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DOCUMENTS 


RELATIVE    TO    THE 


COLONIAL  HISTORY 


OP    THE 


STATE  OF  SEW -YORK; 


PROCURED  IN 


HOLLAND,  ENGLAND  AND  FRANCE, 


BY 


JOUN  ll031EYi\  BllODIIEAD,  ESQ., 

AOENT, 

UNDER  AND  BT  VIP.TCK  OF  AN  ACT  OF  THE  LEOISLATURE  ENTITLED  "AN  ACT  TO  APPOINT  AN  AGENT  TO 
PliOCL-liE  AND  TliANSCUinK  DOCFMENVS  IN  EfKOPE,   liELATH  E  TO  THE  COLONIAL  IIISTOItV 
OF  THE  STATE,"  PASSED  MAT  2,  l53». 


VOL.  II L 


ALHANY: 

WEKI),     I'AKSONrt     AM)     COMI'AW,     JMaNTKKS. 


These  Documents  have  been  published  under  the  direction  of  the  Govebnor.  Secretary  op  State, 
and  COMPTRO..ER  of  the  Slate  of  New-York,  in  virtue  of  an  Act  of  the  Legislature  of  the  said  State, 
entnled  "An  Act  to  Provide  for  the  Publishing  of  certain  Documents,  relating  to  the  Colonial  History 
of  the  State,"  passed  March  30th,  1849. 

The  documents  in  Dutch  and  French  were  translated  by  E.  B.  O'Callaoha.v.  M.  D.,  who  was 
employed  by  the  State  Officers  above  named  for  that  purpose,  and  to  superintend  the  publication 
generally. 


TRAJfSCEIPTS  OF  DOCUMENTS 


IN   THE 


"'--.S'i^s^-oi -L=Lr„j;r^s  s^^^^^^^^ 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:    I -VIII. 


1614-1692. 


I^fTHODUCTION. 


<  I » » »<>- 


THE  OFFICE  OF  SECRETARY  OF  STATE  IN  ENGLAND.- 

Tin:  coniiiicncemcnt  of  this  office  in  Eiiglniul  is  lost  in  remote  anti(iuity ;  anil  as  its  incumbent  was 
originally  appointed  by  the  mere  delivery  of  the  King's  Signet,  there  is  no  existing  record  of  the 
succession  of  the  older  Secretaries  of  State. 

To  the  Secretary  of  State  is  delegated  the  authority  of  the  Crown  throughout  the  Colonics ;  to  him 
IS  entrusted  the  appointment  of  Ambassadors  and  other  diplomatic  functionaries,  and  the  general 
superintendence  and  management  of  the  lehitions  -villi  foreign  countries;  and  it  likewise  belongs  to  him 
to  exercise  the  duties  of  a  minister  of  iioliee,  to  superintend  the  domestic  and  internal  government  of 
the  country,  and  to  regulate  the  adininistraiion  of  justice.  The  Secretary  of  State  is  always  a  Privy 
Councillor,  member  of  the  Cabinet,  and  of  Parliament. 

It  is  evident,  then,  that  the  office  naturally  divides  itself  into  a  triple  arrangement,  viz  :  the  ILime, 
Foreign  and  Ciluiiial  departments.  Each  of  these  is,  now,  entrusted  to  diiferent  individuals,  and  may  bo 
considered  a  distinct  branch  of  the  executive  government ;  yet,  in  theory,  whatever  may  be  the  number 
of  the  Secretaries  of  State,  they  constitute  but  one  oiiicer,  and  are  co-ordinate,  and  ecpial  in  rank  and 
authority.  Each  is  competent  to  execulo  any  part  of  the  duties  of  Secretary  of  State;  tlie  ordinary 
division  of  these  duties  hetweeii  tliem  being  merely  matter  of  arrangement  Ibr  the  more  convenient 
despatch  of  business.  No  exchange  of  dei>artnients  among  the  three  is  considered  as  a  new  accept.mce 
of  office  under  the  Crown  ;  and  consequently,  does  not  unseat  such  Secretaries  of  State  as  are  meiuhers  of 
I'arliament. 

The  Secretaries  are  still  constituted,  as  in  ancient  times,  by  'ho  delivery  to  them  of  the  seals  of  office ; 
but  in  addition  to  this,  they  have  always,  in  modern  times,  received  a  patent  under  the  Great  Seal.  The 
first  patent  enrolled  at  the  Uecovd  Office,  Kolls  House,  London,  is  that  of  Sir  Thomas  SMrrii,  which 
bears  date  l,5tli  Seplend>er,  IftVS. 

Since  the  reign  of  llr.vuv  \'III.  there  have  never  been  fewer  than  two  Secretaries.  Soon  after  the 
union  with  Scotland,  the  number  was  professedly  increased  to  three;  and,  on  the  iid  Februt  ly,  1708, 
Queen  Anne  ordered  the  appoinlment  of  a  third  Secretary,  wiien  .Iamks,  Duke  of  (.iueensbury,  was 
sworn  in.  He  and  liis  successors  wen^  esteemed  Secretaries  of  State  for  Sottish  affairs  ;  hut  this  officer 
was  disconlimied  in  ]7l(i,  wh<n  .loii.v,  Aranpiis  of  Twe.'ddale,  resigne.l  the  seal.  After  this,  there  were 
only  two  Secretaries,  until  the  20lh  of  January,  17G8,  when  Wii.i.iAM.Earl  of  Shelburne,  being  Secretory 
of  State,  and  the  Hon.  H.  S.  Conway  having  resigned,  Thomas,  Viscount  Weymouth,  and  Wii.i.s,  Earl 
of  Hillslxuuugh,  weie  sworn  Secretaries  of  State  :  tin;  latler  becoming  a  third  Secretary,  and  'beim^ 
destined  to  act  for  the  Colonies.  ' 

But,  by  the  statute,  22  Gko.  HI.  c.  83  (1782),  "  tiie  office  commonly  called  .u-  known  by  the  name  of 
third  Secretary  of  Slate,  or  Secretary  of  Slate  for  the  Colonies,"  was  suppresse.l  and  aboli.-he.l  ;  and  there 
remained  but  two  Secr.^taries,  until,  on   the  Uth  July,  171)1,  a  third  Secretary  was  again  appointed; 


vx 


INTRODUCTION. 


V 


from  which  time  there  have  never  been  less  than  three,  viz  :  one  for  the  Home  department,  one  for  Forei™ 
aftmrs,  nnd  one  f()r  tlie  Colonies.  *" 

-      Fmm  an  early  perio.l  till  ,ho  year  17GS,  it  was  the  practice  to  di.tingnish  the  two  departments  as 
the  Northern  and  the  Soullierii. 

The  Secretary  fin- the  Southern  department  attended  to  the  aflairs  of  the  Colonies,  until  the  appointment 
ot  Lord  H.r,..s..ouor.„..  as  Ch.nial  Secretary,  on  20,1,  January.  17(38.  This  office,  as  it  has  been  already 
stated,  was  aboli.she.1  l,y  Act  of  ParlianK'nt  in  the  year  1783;  and  about  that  period,  the  terms 
Northern  and  "  Southern "  were  discontinued,  and  the  departments  were  styled  "Home"  and 
••  l'ore<gn,"  the  former  of  which  attended  to  Colonial  affairs,  until  the  revival  of  the  third  Secretaryship 
in  1794,  when  the  superintendence  of  the  Colonies  was  taken  from  the  Home  Secretary,  and  conducted 
by  the  new  officer. 

Each  doi.artment  now  includes  an  extensive  establLshment  of  Under-Secretaries  and  Clerks  The 
business  of  the  Homo  department  is  conducted  in  Whitehall  ;  while  the  Colonial  and  ForeiRn  offices  are 
in  Downing  street. 

There  are,  allogether,  six  Under-Secretaries  of  State  _  two  for  each  department.     One  of  these  two  is 
generally  a  member  of  Parliament,  and  is  appointed  or  resigns  with  the  political  party  of  which  he  is  a 
member.     The  other  Under-Secretary  in  each  office  is  unadected  by  political  or  ministerial  chamjes  •  a.ul 
in  the  absence  of  the  Principal  Secretary,  he  is  the  Oflicial  representative,  just  as  his  political  colleague  is 
the  1  arliamentary  organ  of  the  departm(>nt  to  which  he  belongs. 

Presuming  that  an  accurate  list  of  the  English  Secretaries  of  State,  from  the  time  of  Queen  Eiizadeth 
to  the  end  of  tho  American  revolution,  is  a  desideratum  to  the  American  historian.  I  have  taken  great 
pams  to  prepare  one,  which,  though  it  may  not  j.erhaps  be  confidentlv  affirmed  to  be  correct  in  every 
instance,  is,  .al  any  rate,  beli.-ved  to  b,;  the  in,.st  complete  and  perfect  now  in  existence.  There  does  not 
appear  to  be  any  accurate  njicial  list  printed  ;  at  all  events.  .  have  not  been  able  to  find  any  ;  and  I  was 
obliged  to  collect  my  information  from  various  sources,  official  and  unofficial.  In  the  f.llowing  list  the 
^  names  of  the  Secretaries,  opposite  to  which  an  asterisk  ( •  )  is  set,  are  taken  IVom  the  Register  of  Inrolments 
at  the  Record  Office,  in  the  Rolls  House.  Chancery  Lane,  which  1  have  carefully  examined ;  and  tho 
dates  are  those  of  the  respective  patents  as  enrolled.  The  authority  upon  which  the  other  names  and 
dates  are  inserted  is  less  satisfactory. 

I  have  also  appended  a  list  of  the  under-secretaries  from  IGSO  to  1782. 


1 


1558. 


•1572  September  15. 
•1573  February  5. 
•1577. 

159G. 


PRINCIPAL  SECRETARIES  OF  STATE  IN  ENGLAND. 

QUEEN  ELIZABETH. 

1558,  17th  IS'ovEMBr.R-24Tii  Mauch,  IGO.'?. 

Sir  William  Cech,,  afterwards  Lord  Burleigh. 

Sir  WiLi.iA.M  Pi-.tuie:  died  in  1571. 

Sir  Nicholas  TnRncKMonTO\. 

Sir  Thomas  Smith. 

Sir  Thomas  Walsi\giiam  :  died  April  G,  1500. 

Dr.  Thomas  Wilson. 

William  Davidso.v. 

Sir  RoiiEKT  CixiL,  afterwards  Earl  of  Salisbury. 


INTRODUCTION. 


vu 


I 
-5. 


KING  JAMES  I. 


1603,  24th  ISrAncH-27TH  March,  1625. 


•1609  August  1. 
•1612  September  29. 
•IGIG  January  8. 
*1G1G  January  9. 

1G17. 
•IGIJ  January  8. 
•iGl«  February  16. 

•1625  January  30. 


died  October  1,  1617. 


Sir  Robert  Cecil. 

Sir  Alexander  Hay. 

Thomas  Hamilton. 

Sir  Ralph  Winwood  ; 

Sir  Thomas  Lake. 

Sir  John  Hekhert,  vice  "Winwood. 

Sir  RonERT  Naunton,  vice  Herbert, 

Sir  George  Calvert,  afterwards  Lord  Baltimore, 

vice  Lake:  resigned  9t]i  February,  162J. 
Sir  Edward  Conway,  vice  Naunton. 


•162,5  May  25. 
•lG2o  April  9. 
•1625  November  9. 


•16.'32  June  21. 

1G41. 
•1G4J  January  5. 


KING  CHARLES  I. 
1625,  27th  iMarch-SOth  January,  1G49. 


•1660 

•1660 
•1G63 

1GG8 
•1672 
•1674 
•1678 
•1680 
•1681 
•1683 


Edward,  Lord  Conway. 

Sir  Aluertus  Morton,  vice  Calvert. 

Sir  John  Coke,  vito  Morton. 

Sir  Dudley  Carleton,  afterwards  Viscount  Dorcbester. 

vice  Conway. 
Francis,  Lord  Cottington,  vice  Dorchester. 
Sir  Henry  Vane,  vice  Coke. 
Sir  Francis  Windedank,  vice  Lord  Cottington. 
Sir  Edward  Nicholas,  vice  Windebank. 
Lucius,  Viscount  Falkland,  vice  Vane. 
George,  Lord  Digby,  vice  Falkland. 


COMMONWEALTH. 
[no  record  of  secretaries.] 

KING  CHARLES  IL 
Ace.  164  J.  January  30 ;  Rest.  1660.  May  20 ;  Dem.  1685.  February  0. 


Juno  1. 

Juno  30. 
December  22. 

December  9. 

July  18. 

May  11  (Patent,  September  24). 

February  9  (Patent,  February  ?0) 

^pril  14  (Patent,  May  21). 

March  9. 

March  6. 


Sir  Edward  Nicholas. 
Sir  William  Morrice. 

Sir  Henry  !5ENNET,created  E.of  Arlington  March  14, 166* 
vice  Nicholas.  *' 

Sir  John  Trevor,  vice  Morrice. 
Henry  Coventry,  vice  Trevor. 
Kir  Joseph  Williamson,  vice  Lord  Arlington 
({"hert,  Earl  of  Sunderland,  vice  Williamson. 
Sir  Leoi.ini:  Jenkins,  vice  Coventry. 
Edward,  L„rd  Conway,  vice  Sunderland. 
Robert.  Eail  of  Sunderland,  vice  Conway. 


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IN'rUOIUK'TloN. 


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Iiiilil:ii  I',  I'!imI  III'  Siiiiili'iliiliil,  riiiiliiMiril. 
KirilMlli,  V'liiriiillil    I  liv'iliin,  vii'o  IMiililli'liill. 


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•|li!»7  Pi'.imhImi    is, 

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•  1  Ji'O  NiiM'iul'oi  VV. 

•  I  ,  l>l    ,I;11HI|\I  V    I 


<'iiAi(i.rM,  I'liiil  111'  Sliiovv^iliiiry. 

l>\Mii,  l')iiili>r  N<illiii,i<liiiiii. 

IlKNin,  \  iHriiiml  Siiliu'v,  virn  Sliri'WMliiii y. 

Sir  .liiiiN  'rii»'.N('ii  vim,  vii'K  SiiitHiy. 

Ciiviti  i:n,  I'liiil  III'  SliiTWHlmiy.  virn  Ndlliiii-lmiii. 

Sir  W'n  IIVM    Till  Mill  11  .  viin  'rii'iirimiil. 

,1  VMI  s    \  IIINliN,    lvii|  ,   xill'  'I'l  llllllillll, 

I'^nw  Mill,  ImiiI  111'  .liM.ii'V,  viri'  .Sliii'Wrtlmry. 
I'^'ii  »'ii  Mil  i:h  IIi:iiui;n,  vit'O  N'rriiuii. 
<'um,i.i:n,  lOinl  111'  iMiiinlii'i*l('r,  viio  .li'isry. 


(^ri:i:N  anniv 

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."^M  t'livtii  IS  llriuMs,  I'lUiliiuu'il. 

liiMuiu'    llMtii;v,    iiOi'i'wiinls    Kiiil    I'l    Oxloni,    viii' 

Notliiiiihiiiii. 
CnMu  i:»,  V.»\\  111'  ."^iiiuli'iliuiii,  vici'  Hriluiv. 
lliMU   Hum  i:,  iillriwiiiili  I. mil  I'mli'tuii,  viio  Il;irli'y. 
J  AMKX.    t'uKi'    nl'   (>iii'iiisl>iil\  :     ii     iii'W    ;i|i|iiiililiiu'lil     liir 

Si-,>lhiti,l. 
WiiiivM,  I. mil  Oailtiiiiiilli.  \iro  ■■'^iiiulcrliiiul, 
IIknuv    Sr.    .loiiN.    iiOiiwuivls     I. mil    l>iiliiiglni)k<\   viri' 

|!i>\lt'. 
Joii\,  I'^iil  ol"  Mill,  viio  Piiko  of  (.iiii'i'tiKlmry. 
\V\uiv\i   ItiioMi  i:\,  Mil'  l,iiiil  n.irHmuilii. 


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V 


s  •i;u  s.-i<u-iisK'i  t ; 

N*17U  vS  (>!<uavi  ".'7. 


KINi;  tUlOlUiK   I 
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I'livKiis.  ^'i  (•,<iiiit  'r,>\viisli;>ml.  viro   l>.iliiicl>iokt>. 
.Kvi>    Srwiiori,    al\i'i  \v,ii>ls    Ivtil    ."^laiilii >(>«•.    vii'i> 

IllOlllIt  s 


i 


INTK(H)IJCT1(JN, 


•I7H  Oi'iolMirS. 
N»  171(1  JiiiHi  'S.l. 

•I717.l,.riiiiir.v  1. 
N»I7I7  April  1(1. 
S»l7t7  April  Ki. 
S»I7IK  Miiirli   11. 
N»I7!S  IMiurli  IN. 
N»I7;.'I  Kcl.nniry  10. 
S«|7^'l   Miin-li  -1  (I'm. .Ill,  Miiieli  |;i). 

N»i7a;i  Miiy  -'!>. 

S»17a.|  April  1  (I'liUini,  April  11). 


.Umi-.n,  Diiki'  of  ArdiiiidMo,  vic:(!  Eiirl  of  Miir. 
I'aiii,  Mirriiin.v,  in  il,„  hIihiuico  „r  Loni  .Stiinliopo. 
.loiiN,  J)iiko  of  UoxImiKh,  viroDuko  of  MoiiI.oho. 
CiiMti.VM,  Kiirl  of  SiiikIi'iIiiikI,  vim  Lonl  Sliinliojio. 
.loNKi'ii  Adiiinon,  vici)  Lord  Towtmlioiid. 
.Umkm  (!iia<iijh,  "icd  Addison. 
.Iamkk,  Kiirl  SlHtiliopo,  vi(M!  Lord  .Siiiidoiliind. 
OlMiii.KH,  Vihcoiiiit  'J'owiiHlioiid,  vicr  Lord  Slniiliopu. 
.loiiv,    Lord    C'imorol,    iiftcrwnrdM    L'lirl    (Jiiinvillo,   vico 

CriiffKH. 
Roiikut  \Vai.i'oi,f.,  vico  Lord  TowiiMlioiid. 
TiioMAH  lloi.i.r.s,  Duko  of  NcwcuHlhs  vice  Lord  Cuitiirct. 


KIN(}  (3EOROE  IL 
17a7,   I  III!  June-SSth  OcTonEK,   I7(i0. 


S*l7a7 
N*1727 
N*l7;i() 
I7.IL 
N*l7a' 
•1712 


July  27. 
.July  27. 
May  M  (I'lilcul,  .liiiio  27). 

Fi'bruury  12  (I'lUoiiI,  l-'ohniiiry  16). 
Pohrimry  20. 


N«17|.|  Nov.-inhrr  21. 
N»17.1(!  I'.l.riiiiry  10. 
S»17a6  Fclinmry  II. 


N»I7.1(>  I^'liniiiry  M. 

N»  171(1  N,.vciiil).'r  1. 

N»171S  l.'rl.ruiiry   i;i. 

N*  1 7,11  Juno  2(>. 

S  •17,')l  April  (J  (Piitenl,  April  ir,). 


S»17.'.(J 


Niivcnilii-r  iT). 
J^t'c'oiulior  11. 


S  •17.17  .IiiiioUO. 


Thomas  Hoi.les,  Duko  of  Newcastle,  conliuuod. 
OiiAui,i;.s,  Vincouiit  Tovvnslifii.I,  vico  Wiilpole. 
Wii.i.iAM,  Lord  Ilurriiijrtoii,  vico  Lo-.]  TowiiMhond. 
<'nAiii.i-;.H,  Eurl  of  Selkirk,  vico  Duko  of  Jto.xl.urgli. 
.Ioii\,  Lord  Ciirliirol,  vico  Lord  lliirriiigton, 
John,    M.ir.iuiH    of  Twood.lnlo,   vico    Earl   of  Selkirk- 
resigned   1740,  and  the  office  of  Scotch   socrotiny 
di.scoiilimied. 
William,  Enrl  of  Iliinington,  vice  Lord  C.ir  aret. 
•louN,  EarKiniiiville,  vice  Lord  ilarringtoii. 
TnoMAH    l[oLLE.s,    Duko    of    Newca.sile,    vico    Lord 
Harrington,    vvlio     took,     tl,o    sumo    day.    Lord 
(Iraiiville'N    department. 
WiLLUM,  I'larl  of  Harrington,  vice  Lord  (iiunville. 
I'Mii..!'.  l';arl  of  ClieslerHeld.  vico  Lor.l  Harrington. 
.loiiN,  Duke  of  Hediord,  vice  Lord  Chesterfield. 
Koni-.KT,  Earl  of  Holderncas,  vice  Duke  of  Ue.lfonl. 
Sir  TnoMAs  ltomN.so.v,  allcrwards  Lord  Grantham,  vice 

Duke  of  Newcastle. 
Hknhv  Fox.  afterwards  Lord  Holland,  vice  Ifohinson 
William    I  itt,  afterwards    Lor.l  Chatliam,  vice    Fox: 

resigned  April,  I7.'")7. 
Wii.iiAM  I'n T,  reappointed. 


KiNCt  (iEOIUJE  HL 

1700,  :>orn  OcTonEK-.'i'Tu  .Ianuahv,  1820. 

N*1761  March  2,'WPateiit    Amil  n^  i  ^^     ,     ^  ^ 

STri  rl  .  .       n  /»  '  ''  •'""^''  I'^"l  "f  nute,  vice   Lord  Holderness 

'>    1'(>1  October  9  (Patent.  October  "'n  r„,„,^„    i?     i    c  i-  ■'muss. 

\-»i-,--.v:    ■       ,      """.  ."line  !.(;.  ">•"■  *JK<>m;K  UiiKNvii.i.K,  vice  Lord  Mute 

N      -    3  >ep,..mb..r  9  (..,..„,,  September  2.).   JonN.  Earl  of  Sandwich,  vi..,  ( ire     i^ 
^^     la^^epember  ,.  O'a.en..  November  1..).    ...ko.,  Ear.  of  HaUfa.x,  vice  Lord  Egremont. 

B 


«r  ^'  .A 


N'lTfi.")  July  12  (ratent,  July  18). 
S&N»  1765  July  12  (Piitcnt,  July  19). 
S*17G6  Moy  23  {Patent,  .lune  :i). 


INTRODUCTION. 


Aucr.sTi's  Henry,  Duke  of  ffrnllnn,  vice  Lord  Snndwicht 
Hon.  Henry  Seymoi-r  Conway,  vire  Lmd  Halifnx. 
Ciiaui.es,   Duko  of  IlicliniDnil,  vice   C'Ui\;iiy,  who  took 

the  Norlhcrn  Dopartmoiit. 
William,  lOuil  of  Sliellmnic,  vice  Duke  of  Richmond. 
Thomas,  Visrount  Weymouth,  vice  Conwiiy  ;   resiyjiied. 
Wills,  Eiirl  of  Hillsliorougli,  npiioiufcd  Colonial  Secretary. 
William  Henry,  Earl  of  Rociifoid,  vice  Lord  S'lelburne. 
JouN,  Earl  of  S.iiidwich,  vice  Lord  Wcynioulh. 
GcoRiii:,  Karl  of  Halifax,  vice  Lord  Siuuluich. 
Henry,  Earl  of  Sulliilk,  vice  Lord  Ilalitax. 
William,  Earl   of  Danniouth,   Culotial   Srcr^fury,  vice 


.S*176G  August  3  (Patent,  Aurrust  IS). 
N*17()S  Jainiary  20  (Patent,  February  5). 
0*170^  January  20  (Patent,  February  27). 
S  •1768  October  21  (Patent,  Noveni')or  11). 
N*l770  December  10  (Patent,  .Tan.  7,  17V2). 
N*!"?!  January  22  (Patenf,  Feb.  1',  1772). 
N*177]  June  12  (Patent,  Julj  27,  1772). 
C*1772  Ai'^ust  14  (Patent,  August  27). 

Lord  IJillhbfiroiigli. 
C*1775  November  10  (Patent,  Jan.  2'),  1T7G).    Lord  (iKorta;  SACiiviLLE  <Jermai\,  afterwards  A'lscount 

Sackvillo,  Colonial  Sirnlartj,  vice  Lord  Dartmouth. 
S  •1775  November  10  (Patent,  Now  21,  177C).    Thomas.  Vis'ount  Weymouth,  vice  Lord  Rochford. 
N*17'^i>  October  27  (Pafenl,  November  30).       Daviii.  Viscount  .Storniont,  vice  Lord  .Snflblk, 
8*1770  November  24  (I'atent,  Jan.  10,  17S0).   Wills,  Earl  of  Hillsborough,  vice  Lord  Weymouth. 
C*1782  Februavy  11  (Patent,  INIarch  8).  Rt.  Hon.  Welroiie  Ellis,   Colonial  Sierefari/,  vice  Lord 

fieorge  Germain. 
[  Tliis  (/ftic.i  wnn  n1ii>1U1iei1  l>y  ni4  of  l':irlimiii'til,  this  your.  | 


F*1782  Mi-rch  27  (I'atent,  April  13). 
H»17S2  March  27  (Patent,  .\pril  1.0). 
F*17S2  July  13  (I'atent,  October  r,). 

Wll'^'i  July  17  (Paiout,  November  1) 
F*17S3  April  2  (Patent,  .\pril  111)- 
n*l783  April  2  (Potent,  April  18). 


Charles  .1  ".mcs  Fox.  vice  Lord  Hill!  borougii  [I'oreignJ. 
William,  Earl  of  .""Jhelburne,  vice  LordSlormont  [Home]. 
Rt.     Hon.    Thomas    Townsiiem),    afterwa-i.s    Viscount 

Sidney,  vire  I'ox  [Foreignj. 
Thomas,   Lord  liraulham,  vice  L(U-d  Slidburne  [Homo]. 
('■lARLES  Jame.o   Fo.\,  vice  Townshend  jF.ireign]. 
Fkederk -i,  Lorii  North,  vice  L(ud  (Jrantham  [Home]. 


UNDER- SKIKETARIKS  OF  STATE:  1080-17113. 


1G80  14  .April. 
1080  20  .\pril. 
1CS2     28  January. 


John  Cooke. 

Franiis  (iwyiin. 

Vt'illium  JlridgeniHii,  vice  tiwynn 


sol  I  iii:i;.N   iii:rAKTMi:NT. 

1G&9     Hichiird  Warr. 

Isliani. 


Ilil'O     H.)bt  rl  V  ird. 
Matlliuw  Prior 
( ( \>Htininil.) 


Ni)iM'iii;i!N   i>i:i'Ai;iMi;Nr. 


Hi02     William  Itridgenian. 

IG07     Thomas  lliipliins,  vi<e  \  ernon. 
.liiliTi  Ellis. 


1700     .loliii  Til.  ker. 
John  Ellis, 


i 


m 


INTRODUCTION. 


XI 


11 


SOI-niKRX   DEPARTMENT. 
1702     llichivrd  Warr. 

William  Aglioiiby. 
1704     John  Ishaiii,  vioo  Aglionby. 

1707     John  Tuckor. 

Joscjili  Addison. 
1710     Thomas  IIo])kin3. 

IfolxTt  Pringle. 
17U     Kobert  I'ringlo. 

Charles  Stunhopo. 

1717  Tomplo  Stranian. 
Thoma.s  Tickoll. 

1718  CorbitTO. 
Charlos  de  la  Faye. 

1724     ("hallos  do  la  Faye. 
Temple  Slraniun. 
(Continued. J 

17.1.';     John  Coiiiaiid,  vion  Strnninn. 
1730     Andiew  .Stone,  vice  do  la  Faye. 

(Cohtiniml.) 

1743     Thomas  Kanindeii,  vice  Conrand. 
(  Cuntinuid.) 

fConliniitdj 

174H     Richard  Xovill  Aldworth 
.roliii  Poller. 

H(m.  R.  L.  (Jower,  vice  Potter. 
(Continued.) 

n.')!     Claudius  .\myand. 

Kiduird  I'oltiiiger. 
1751     Claudius  Atuyand. 

.lames  Kiveis. 
175.5     Claudius  .Amyand. 

Henry  Digby. 

.lames  Rivers. 
\1M      lloberl   W.iod. 

.I.inies  ]{ivers. 


(  CimtinHid.) 


:  )KTHERN  DEPAETMENT. 

(Continued.) 

1704     Richard  \Varr. 
Erasmus  Lewis. 
(Continued.) 

1710     George  Tilson. 

Horatio  Walpole. 
((Continued.) 

1717     George  Tils  n. 

Charles  do  la  Fave. 
(Continued.) 

1724     George  Tilson. 

Thomas  Townshend. 
1730     Georgo  Tilson. 

Edward  Weston. 

(  Continued.) 

1710     Thomas  Stanhope,  vico  Tilson. 
1742     Edward  Weston. 

Ualaguier. 


1745 
174G 
1748 


Edward  Weston. 

Chotwynd. 

Chotwynd. 

John  Potter. 
Andrew  Stone. 
Thomas  Ramsden. 


1750  Claudius  Amyand. 

Hugh  V.  Jones,  vice  Ramsden. 

1751  James  Wallace,  vice  Amyand. 
Andrew  Stone, 

1754     Hidianl  Potiinger. 
Jatiies  Wallis. 


(Continvfd.) 


r.(iO      Michael  Peter  Molin. 

William  I'razer. 
I7(;i      Ki.  lion.  i;.lwar.l  Weston. 

Chiiries  .lenkinsoii. 


Xll 


INTRODUCTION. 


i 


17G2     Edward  Sodgwirk. 
Lcivcl  Stanhope. 

(Contimicd.) 

1765     William  Burke. 

Michael  Peter  Moriii. 
John  Charles  Kohcits. 
(Continued.) 

17GS     Robert  Wood. 
William  Fraser. 

1709     I?.  Sutton. 

Stanier  I'orten. 


(Continued.) 


1773     Francis  Willis,  vice  Sulff)n. 

Sir  .Stanier  I'orten. 
177.5     ."^ir  Atitliimy  Clianier,  vice  Willis. 

.Sir  .Stanier  Port<'n. 
1779     llobei;  Bell,  vice  Clianier,  deceased 


17G2     Rt.  Hon.  Edward  Westoji. 

Edward  Sedgwick,  and 

Lovol  Stanhope,  vice  Weston. 
1703     Richard  Phelps. 

James  Rivers. 
170,')     Richard  ."Stonehaven. 

William  Frazer. 

1700     William  Burke. 

William  Frnzer. 
1708     David  Hume,  vice  Burke. 

Robert  Wood. 

William  Fraser. 


1770  Richard  Phelps. 
William  Fraser. 

1771  Edward  Sedgwick. 
Lovel  Stanhope. 

1771  William  Eden. 
William  Fraser. 

1772  Thomas  Wliatloy. 
William  Fraser. 

1773  William  Eden,  vice  Whntley. 

(Cnntiniird.) 

1770     Beiijaniiu  L'Anglois. 
William  Fruser. 


ITOMK   nKPAUT.MKNT. 

17R2     ThomaM  Or.le. 
Evan  Xi'pean. 

1782  Evan  Nepean. 
Henry  .Stracliey. 

1783  Hon.  (i.  North. 
Evnn  Nepoan. 


rnlM'.KiV    PKI'AUTMKXT. 

17S3     R.  B.  Sheridan. 

William  Fraser. 
1 782     William  Fraser. 

( ieorjte  Madilison. 
178.'l     Andrew  ."^t.  .lohn. 

William  Fraser. 


t or.iiNi  \i,  ')i:i'ai!tmi:n'i 

170S      Kichard  I'hilips. 

John  Pownnll. 
1772     .lohii  Pownnll. 

Williiini  Knox,  vice  Philips. 


1770     Christian  D'Oyly,  vice  Pownall. 
1778     'riioimiH  de  (Jrey,  junior,  vice  P'Oylv. 
17^"      l!enjaiiiiM  'I'liompson,  vice  de  ( irey. 


N'..rr.— Willi. 111!  Krinx  .•..iilitiii.  0  mi.li-hiil.. .1  fi \-,-;\i  !.■  r,>J.  wli.n  lli.'  Hi  pnilini'iif  wn«  iiIm.II.Iii.I. 


INTRODUCTION. 


Xlll 


THE  BOARD  OF  TRADE  AMD  PLANTATIONS. 

As  ,1,0  st,pe™„  «n.l  manngcn.o„t„ftl,o  Britis,.  Colonies  in  America  was  originally  entrusted  to 
T,  o'  ,  d '';;;;  ,'  ,^"^{^""-"^"  ^^J"'  ---  ->..tnuto,l  l.y  noyul  Co„,mis.io„.  -a  committee  for 
T.  .k  and  Ilant  t.ons,  and  subsequently,  and  until  a  latej.ciod,  t„  a  IJ.mrd  of  ..Commissioners  for  Trudo 
and  Plan  at.ons,  ,t  .s  presumed  that  the  following  account  (which  is  helioved  to  he  more  full  and 
accurate  than  any  hitherto  prepared)  may  not  he  without  vuluo  to  the  American  historian. 

KING  CHARLES  II. 
IGCO  .Trt.Y  4.     ]?y  an  orde,'  in  Council  dated  this  day, 


The  Lord  Chamheilain, 
Earl  of  Southampton, 
Earl  of  Leicester, 
Lord  \'iscount  Say  and  Scale, 
Lord  RouERTS, 


Mr.  Denzki.i,  Holles, 
Secretary  Nk.iioi.as, 
Secretary  .Morh.ce, 
AiiTuuii  Anneslky,  and 

Sir  Anthony  Ashley  Cooper, 


and    e,  h      ,  '  """  """"""'  '"  """"'  ""'^  ^"  "'  '^  •="'"-'«-•  '"  --'-,  hear,  examine, 

pit  7"""^''T""'  „,emorials,  or  other  papers  presenle.l  hy  any  persons,  respecting  the 

Plantufons  tn  Amonca.  „„d  to  report  their  proceedings  to  the  Council,  from  ti.L  to  time. 

Council  of  Trmh. 
IfiGO  NovEMnER  7.     l!y  patent,  hearing  date  this  day,  a  Standing  '.Councell  of  Trade  was  established 

vhl:  :::'".,;  r"'  '""T^-  "-'  '^'-''^  ""■•  navigation  of  this\ingdome.  and  wtZ 
wliat  way.s  and  means  the  same  may  he  encouraged,"  &c.  ^ 

Council  fur  Foreign  rianiatiotig. 
ICGO  Decemmer  L     l!y  lt.,yal  Com>nission,  bearing  date  this  day. 

Rd«  ARi..  Lor.l  Hy,l,.,  the  Lord  Chancellor,  Earl  of  Lincoln 

Thomas,  Earl  of  Southampton,  th.'  Treasurer.  Enrl  of  Clare 

Ei.w Mill,  Earl  of  iMaiich.'ster,  |,'.,,.|     ,•  \r     ii'  , 

'  I'""  I  ot  .Marlborougli, 

U.3s     &:  ';   :'   '"''' '•"■'"'  -^'"""'-  '''-•'"- i^-Xocorres I  w„h  ,he  sev.    :^ 

wcmniois.    i\,.;    t„    lake    nieiisures    to     irn'f    the    seveml   f'..l.,i.i,...     «.        •    .  ■       . 

!•   ,  .  .  I  '  ■'"^    im    NCMiai  ( oloniifs.  Sic,    iitii  a  more  rertnin  form..*' 

■;'■"""";' '  '"  •"■ ^"""  ""•  '■"■^l'"'  "'-K  them;  a, ,  gen..ral  ,o  di..pose  of  all  „uu te  ^  r  h  i,i^ 

'"  ""   '-"""'  ■^'•'V-nnen.  I  nnproven ,  „f  „,,,  Foreign  PlantaUons.  .VC  ^ 

lf.7(l  .1.  i.v   .'to.      |!y  Ifnyal  Commission  date,!  this  day. 
i:i>HMir>,  Iviri  of  San.l.vich. 


ItHHAiiii,  |<ord  tiorges. 
William,  L(u-d  Allington, 
Thom»h  (Jiirv, 

lir.MI\      ItolMKKn, 


Sir  Hi  MiiiREV  Wivcii. 
Sir  .ToH\  I'lNcH, 

EllMIMl     U'aI.I.EII. 

Menhv  St.iMisiiy  ami 
Sii,\N   'I'l-n  s. 

« '.  .,i:;:':;;::;::;.;;: :::::  :;::,::i;:;:;;;;:r '"' " " •■ "■ 

s.-,'.','::,''::'r';,;r ' """ "■"  ■■ ■'■ ■■ - -■ «.  <■-..•  .■...,„ „ 


4 


XIV 


INTRODUCTION. 


1671  March  20.     26th  May.  ]?y  Ruyul  Commission  dated  tliis  day, 

TIio  Duke  of  York,  Jamks,  D(ikc  of  Ormonde, 

I'lincc  Uii-KKT,  Joiix,  Earl  of  Laudordaiil,  and 

Geohge,  Duko  of  Buckinghan.,  Thomas,  Lord  Culpepper, 

were  named  additional  members  of  the  ahovc  mentioned  Councih  with  the  same  powers  as  those  granted 
to  tlie  Lord  Keeper  in  tiio  last  commission  ;  also,  Joii.\  Evr.i.vN  an  additional  member,  with  the  same 
powers,  as  the  Earl  of  Sandwich,  &c.,  and  a  salary  of  .£500  per  annum. 

1G72  Septemiikii  27.  By  Royal  Commission  dated  this  day,  the  King  constituted  Anthony,  Earl 
of  Shaftesbury,  and  others,  to  bo  a  Council  for  all  the  all'uirs  which  concern  Trade,  and  Foreign 
Plantations,  &c. 

1674  Di-.cKMiiKR  21.  By  Royal  Commission  dated  this  day,  the  King  revoked  the  above  commission 
of  2Sth  September,  1672,  and  dissolved  the  Council  of  Trade  and  Plantations,  therein  constituted; 
and  also  directed  Bknjamin  Woiisi.f.v,  Es(|.,  the  Secretary  of  the  late  Council,  to  deliver  their  books  and 
papers  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Privy  Council,  &-c. 

1675  Maucii  12.  By  order  in  Council  of  this  date,  whatever  matters  relating  to  Trade  and 
Plantations,  that  had  been  under  the  cognizance  of  the  late  Council  of  Trade  and  Foreign  Plantations, 
were  referred  to  a  committee  of  the  Privy  Council,  consisting  of 

The  Lord  Treasurer,  The  Duke  of  Lauderdaill, 

Lord  I'rivy  Seal,  Duko  of  Ormonde, 

and  17  others  ;  and  directing  them  to  meet  once  a  week,  and  report  to  the  King  in  Council  from  time  to 
time  their  procee.lings.     And  aL>^o  that  Sir  Rouert  Southwei.i,  do  constantly  attend  this  coniinittee.' 

KIXCJ  JAMES  II. 

The  all'airs  of  the  Plantations  continued  to  bo  managed  by  u  similar  committee  in  this  reign,  and  the 
province  of  New  York,  having  devolved  to  the  crown,  6  February  1685,  was  placed  under  tiie  su|)ervision 
of  the  committee  for  Plantation  iiflairs. 


Kl.Nt;    WILMAM    III. 
1680   FebBUARV    16.      i!y  order  in  Cnuiicil  ol'  Ibis  dal.',  llie  Kiii'4  appoinleil 

The  Lord  I'loid.Mil,  'I'ii,.  \-i.,.„„„i  I'AreoMirii.i, 

\"i-r(iunl   .MolMiAM', 

Lord  i>i.>.luip  of  LoMiIoii, 
Sir  Ili'.Miv  ( 'on.i., 
Mr.  l\iH  i.i;  and 


LokI  I'rivy  Seal, 
liord  Steward, 
Enrl  of  Shreuslitiry, 
K:n]  of  Balh. 


Kiirl  ol'  Noltinu'ham,  >!,    Ku,sm;i.i  , 

'"'  "".^'  ''"' •'  ""'"I'  '"  1"'  a  CoMUiiillee  .,1'  il,,.  I'rivy  Colin. il  i\,v  'i'rade  aii.l  Foi.iifi,  I'lanlati.uis,  iVc. 

!'•  iiiiiiiii'it    Esliihliflimn,!  iif  ill,    ll,„i,,/  «./'  'Vniil,. 

The   Mll^iiis   of  llir    I'l.iMlalioiis   ...nlinu.'d  iind,  r  the  iiiaiiag.  in.ril  of  a  .ominillee,  hii.iilar  I.,  ll.e  last 
nK'iitioned.  iiTilil, 

'  (liuli.uT*,  in  1,1,  />u/,/iVu/  .l„„„/,,  ,„v,  tlint  J.ni.N  1.,xkk  w,i»  tlir  lli»t  S,.,.|>.ti.rv  nf  tlii-  r„rm,iilt,.M..^- J,   li.   H. 


INTRODUCTION. 


1696  May   15.     By  Royal  Commi.s.sion  under  tl,c  Privy  Seal,  dated  this  day, 
The  Keeper  of  the  (rreat  Seal,  or 
Chancellor, 
Lord  I'rosident, 


XV 


The  Lord  Privy  Seal, 
Lord  Treasurer, 
Lord  High  Admiral, 

the  principal  Secretaries  o,'  State,  and  the  Chancellor  of  the  E..che.,„er  for  the  ti.e  bein,,  and  also, 
Joi.x.  Earl  of  JJridn^ewater,  •  j„„^  Pom.exp.n. 

For,,,  Iv.rl  of  Tankerville,  Jo„.v  Lockk, 

^.rl„„,,,,pM,,„„,,,  A„u.u..MH.,,,.,and, 

AV  „.,.„,,  15,..vruw.uT.,  Jon.v  Mktulk.v, 

or  any  three  or  more  of  then,,  were  appointed  Commissioner,  durin^r  ,he  Royal  Pleasure    for  ,„•        ,• 
the  t™,e  of  the  Kingdom  and  «.r  inspecting  and  improving  the  Plan^ationf  irlZ^H-id  Z  Z:" "' 
In.    Hoa  d   was   re,u,red   and   en.powered   to  examine   into   the  general  c.  ndition  of  the       ,1  of 

to  the  Ki  ,J  .  ■  '"'■"""  ^'"I"'"'  *'"■  «"v-e,-no,-s  and  Secretaries,  &c.,  in  the  Colonies 

Comm,ssion  of  15th  May  revoked  and  same  Board  reappointed,  e.xcept  Gkoroe 
bTEPNEV,  vice  Melhuen.  * 

Snme  Boa,d,  except  TnoM.s,  Earl  of  Stamfo.d,  vice  Bridgewater,  and  Ro„krt. 
l-oKl  Lexington,  vice  Tankerville. 


H;07  J,,i.v  G. 


lUDO  .Jink  a. 


1700  .K-sv.   11.  San,o  Hoard,  ..xcep,   M  v.r,„:.v  J>„,„„.  ^iee 

1703  .Ian,  A.,v  8.        Same  Jioa,d,  except  Uouuit  Ce,„„  vice 


(lilTEEN  ANNE. 

1702  Mak.„  a  Late  Muanl  ,„nti,n,ed  l,y  1',.,, 

1705.     A  new  Board,  consisting  of 

TiioMvs,  Earl  of  .-Stamford, 
TiioMis,  Viscouni  \Veyn,oulh, 
Wii.i.rAM,  Lord  l)a,l,noulli, 
Sir  I'll, I, II-   iMi:vn(Mv,s, 


Ront:iiT  ('i:iii.. 


imali(„i  on  the  acce.ssi(m  of  Queen  A.nne. 


Wll.l.IAM     |!,,ArilWAVT, 

Jo,i.\  l'ni,i,,:xrK.\, 
(ii:oii(ii:  Sii:i'.m:v, 
Matiikw  I'moii, 


iToi; 


•A  new  Hoard,  consisting  (,f 

Thomas,  (Carl  of  Stamford, 
U'lMiAM,  Lonl  Dailni.inih, 
HiMiv,   l,oid  Jlerhert. 


Koiiiiir  .MoNcMciN 


'  Tl,..  ^,.,..,1  „|llo..r,  .,f  Slat,.,    f,.r   ,1,,.  ,i„„.  |„  i,,. 


ili^solllt 


ion  III  17x 


linvill 


iii'Mliuiio.l  alu 


Sir  J'mi.tr   .Mi;Ano\v.s, 
(iKoiluE  Stkivnkv, 
.loiiv   Pii.tcm:.-, 


,1    ,-,    ..  •      "'""""""""  ^'"■''■^' '""'i^'il  I'lVMitimot,.  lime  of  llic  sum 

.lil-iiluliMtf  n,.,v  „„.,„l,..,.,  i„  ,,1„„.  „f  „|,i.  _  J.  ,(   u  ""•  '•"" 


rMiiHi...l    iM,.„,l,oiM  „r   ||,„    n„„,,i,  „|,    „^    ^^,_^, 
tiiK.r  IIS  till  on.;  u|-  tall  ll«y,  iciitf,  unly 


XVI 


INTRODUCTION. 


i 


1707.     A  now  Bouiil,  consisting  of 

T)ioM.\s,  Earl  of  Sln.nforcl, 
VVn.r.iAM,  Lord  llnrlnKuitli, 
Henkv,  Lord  Herbert,  of  Clierbury, 

John  Locke. 

1710.     A  nc\v  Board,  consistini^  of 

Thomas,  Earl  nf  Stamford, 
WiLLtAM,  Lord  Dartmouth, 
Sir  Philip  Meadows, 

(lEOKGE    UaIM.IE. 


RonEnr  Monuktox, 

JolI.N  PuLTENEY, 

Sir  Charles  Tuhneh, 


John  Pultenev, 

IloiJEnT    MONCKTON, 
Sir  ClIABLES    TuilNEU, 


1710  OcToiiEn  4.       Same  Hoard,  with  tiie  addition  of  Authur  Moohe. 

1711  June  12.  Charles,  Earl  of  Wiuchelsea,  Fbancis  Gwynn,  and  the  rest  of  the  former  board. 

1713  Septemheb  15. 

Francis,  Lord  Guilford,  Sir  John  Hinde  Cotton, 


Sir  Philip  Meadows, 

RoUERT  Mor.CKTON, 

Arthur  Mooue, 


John  Sharpe, 
Samuel  Pitt.s, 
Tho.ma.s  Vernon. 


1714. 


Same  Board,  wiili  the  adilition  of  Asciiidald  Hutchinson. 


1711 


171.'), 
1715. 


KING  GEORGE:  I. 
Sei'te.mmer.     a  new  Board,  consisling  of 

William,  Lord  lierkeley,  of  Stratton, 
Sir  .Tacoii  Asti.f:v, 

RoilERT  MoLESWOIlTlI, 

John  CocKiaiiN, 

Henry,  Earl  of  SulTolk,  vice  Lord  IJorkely,  ami  Iho  rvn  of  the  last  linani. 

Rt.  Hon.  Joseph   .Vddiso.n,  vice  Hutchinson;    John  Molkkwoutii,  vice  Robert 
Mole.-iwortb. 


ARciiin ALi>  Hutch l^80N, 
John  Chetwvnd, 
Charles  Cooke, 
Pail  Domlviiiie. 


1717  July  1;i. 


1718 
IV  :0 

172(1 


Same   Board,   excejit   Thomas   I'ei.iiam,   vice   Astley;    Daniel    Pultenev,  vice 
Cockburn;   Martin  ISi.aoen,  vicr;  Addison. 

.Iam  AUY  ;jl.      Same  Board  exc. jit  J{niii:iiT,  Ear!  of  H<)lclerneHS(s  vice  Lonl  Sulfolk. 

May   U.  Thomas,  Kail  of  W'e.^lniorehind,  vice  Lord  Holdernesse  :   rest  of  the  Boai.l  sunio 

u.s  the  last. 


June  ;M. 

Thomas,  Earl  of  U'eslinorchiin 

.lolIN  ClIETWV.M), 

Sir  ('iiAiiLLs  Cooke, 
Pai  1.  Dominique, 


Thomas  Pei.ham, 

Daniel  Pultinev. 

Martin  Bi. vhen, 

Eliu  VKU  .VsHE,  vice  Moleswiiitli 


17'il    Sei'tlmih.r    1.  Same  IJo.inl.  with  the  adilillon  of  KieiiARD  Pi.i  .mlu. 
17iil   OcToiiER   4.        .Si  .loiiN  liionai.  \i.e  (.',„, ke. 


INTRODUCTION. 


xvu 


'# 


1727  August  8. 

1728  June  1. 
1730  May  13. 


1735. 


KING  GEORGE  II. 

Sumo   Board    e.xcept   Sir   ORtANtr    Briooeman,  vice   Plunder;    and   Walter 
Cauey,  vice  Hobart.  '  alter 

Same  Board,  except  Sir  Thomas  Frankland,  vice  Chetwynd. 

'^:^^'ZZr^''-  ''''"'  '"^'"^~'=-  ''-  ^'-''-'■'  -"^  «^^  Archer 

Benjamin  M.ldmay,  Lord  Fitzvvalter.  Edward  Ashe, 

vice  Lord  Westmoreland,  a:,,  o,,,  .»,„.« 

,p  ,,  '  *'r  ur7,ando  Bridoeman, 

Thomas  Pelham,  tt„„    t  i, 

»r.  ,,  WO"-  JAMEb  Brl'denell, 

Martin  Bladen,  o;^  a  r, 

'  bir  Archer  Croft, 

Richard  Plumer,  vice  Dominique. 

1737  .Tune.  Same  Board,  except  John,  Lord  Mason,  vice  Lord  Fitzwalter. 

174.  Ferruarv.         Same  Board  except  Hon.  Ror.rt  Herrert,  vice  Pelham;  Sir  Charles  G.lmour. 
vice  Bridgeman  ;  and  Benjamin  Keene,  vice  Crott. 

iV44  DECEMRER  2^  Same  Board,  except  Sir  JOHN  Phillips.  Vice  Gilmour;  John  Pitt,  vice  Keene. 
1745  May  7.  Same  Board,  except  Hon.  Baptist  L.  Gowkr,  vice  Phillips. 

Same  Board,  except  Hon.  James  Grenville,  vice  Bladen. 

'"  vice  G';i':r" '""'"'  '^'^'=°"'"  ''"^p""'  "'•^  ^^-'-'^"  ■•  ^—  f-«. 


174G  Ferhlary, 
174C  November 


1748  November  1. 


binson. 


Gboroe  Dunk,  Earl  of  Halifax.  John  P.tt 

vice  Lord  Monson,  u        t        '    ^ 

Richard  Plumer,  """•  ■^'"'''  f"<«Nv,LLE. 

i-r„.    Tj              T,  Viscount  Dupplin, 

Hon.  Robert  Herhkrt,  v 

^.      '  Francis  Fane,  and 

Mr  1  iioMAs  RoniNsoN.  vice  Ashe. 

.V40  N„,„„„.      „„.  c„„„.,  .r„,„„„„,  ,,„  „ ^^ ,  ^^^^^^  ^^^^^  ^.^^  ^^^  ^  __^^^  ^ 

1751  Deckmuer         James  Oswald,  vice  Herbert. 

17^5   Decemmer  23.  Hon.    John    Talbot    vice    Pli, .     s! 

1756  April  24.  W.lliam  G.  Hamilton,  vice  Fano. 

I75<i  Deckmber  U.  William  Sloper,  vice  Talbot. 
1759  December  24.  Edward  Bacon,  vice  Oswald. 
17*iO  .I.,nuary.  Edward  Klliott.  vice  Higby. 

Vol.   III. 


xvm 


INTRODUCTION. 


KING  GEORGE  III. 

1761  March  21, 

Samuel,  Lord  Sandys,  vice  Lord  Halifax, 
Andrew  Stone, 
SoAME  Jenyns, 
Edward  Elliott, 


Edward  Bacon, 

Hon.  JouN  YoRKE,  vice  Pelliam, 
Sir  Edward  Thomas,  vice  Hamilton. 
George  Rice,  vice  Sloper. 


1761  October  23.    John  Roberts,  vice  Stone. 

]  762  December  28.  Francis,  Lord  Orwell,  vice  Roberts. 

1763  March  1.  Hon.  Charles  Townshbnd,  vice  Lord  Sandys. 

1763  April  20.         William,  Earl  of  Shelbume,  vice  Townshendj  Jeremiah  Dyson,  vice  Yorke; 
Bamber  Gascoyne,  vice  Thomas. 

1763  September  9. 

Wills, Earl  of  Hillsborough,  viceLord  Shelbume,  George  Rice, 
SoAME  Jenyns,  Francis,  Lord  Orwell, 

Edward  Elliott,  Jeremiah  Dyson, 

Edward  Bacon,  Bamber  Gascoyne. 


1765  Jun-  20. 


William,  Earl  of  Dartmouth,  vice  Lord  Hillsborough;  Hon.  John  Yorku, 
vice  Lord  Orwell;  John  Roberts,  vice  Gascoyne;  William  Fitzherbert, 
vice  Bacon, 


1765  December.  Henry,  Viscount  Palmerston,  vice  Yorke. 

1766  August  16.  Wills,  Earl  of  Hillsborough,  vice  Lord  Dartmouth. 

1766  October  11.  Hon.  Thomas  Robinson,  vice  Lord  Palmerston. 

1766  December.  Robert  Nugent,  vice  Lord  Hillsborough.' 

1768  January  20. 

Wills,  Earl  of  Hillsborough, 


SoAME  Jenyns, 
Edward  Elliott, 
George  Rice, 


John  Roberts, 
William  Fitzherbert, 
Hon.  Thomas  Robinson, 
Wilmot,  Viscount  Lisburno. 


1770  April  12.  George,  Lord  Grcville,  vice  Robinson. 
April  16.         William  Northey,  vice  Lord  Lisburne. 
May  16.            Bamber  Gascoyne,  vice  Rico. 

1771  .Tanuary  16.     Thomas  Whately,  vice  Northey. 

1772  February  11.  William  Jolipfe,  vice  Fitzherbert. 

1772  August  27.       William,  Earl  of  Dartmouth,  vice  Lord  Hillsborough ;  Lord  Robert  Spencfk, 
vico  Roberts ;  Lord  Charlies,  Earl  of  Galloway,  vice  Whately. 

'  Un 'iOtli  Jniiimry  1708,  l."Ui)  llii.i.sni.n,.c(m  wiw  iippoinl..]  SecrotBry  of  Slat,,  fm- tho  ColimieB,  — ,1.  K.  R 


1, 
lilton. 


Yorke ; 


YORKU, 
lERBERT, 


INTRODUCTION. 


1774  January  25. 

William,  Earl  of  Dartmouth, 
SoAMr,  Jenyns, 

Edward  Elliott,  Lord  Elliott, 
Bamrer  Gascoyne, 


xa 


William  Joilippe, 
Lord  Robert  Spencer, 

Hon.  Charles  Greville,  vice  Lord  Grcville, 
Whitehead  Keene,  vice  Lord  Galloway. 
1775  November  10.  Lord  George  Sackville  Germain,  vice  Lord  Dartmouth. 


1776  March  9. 

1777  June  5. 
1779  July  6. 


William  Eden,  vice  Elliott. 

Thomas  De  Grey,  vice  Keene. 

Andrew  Stuart,  vice  Gascoyne;  Edward  Gibbon,  vice  Jolliffe. 

1779  November  6.     Frederick,  Earl  of  Carlisle,  vice  Lord  George  Germain. 

1780  September  6. 

Frederick,  Earl  of  Carlisle,  Andrew  Stuart. 

Lord  Robert  Spencer.  Edward  Gibbon. 

William  Eden,  h..,    «  •      t 

TT       _  ^  Wans  Sloane,  vice  Jenyns. 

Hon. Thomas  DEGREY.nowLordWalsingham,  Ben.amin  L'Anolois,  vice  Greville. 
1780  December  9.     Thomas,  Lord  Grantham,  vice  Lord  Carlisle. 


1781. 


1781  December  22. 

Thomas,  Lord  Grantham, 
Rt.  Hon.  William  Eden, 
Andrew  Stuart, 
Edward  Gibbon, 


The   same   Board,   except  William   Eden,    Sir    Adam    Ferouson,  vice    Lord 
Walsingham ;  Anthony  Stober,  vice  L'Anglois. 


Hans  Sloane, 

Sir  Adam  Ferguson, 

Anthony  Storer, 

JohnChetwvnd  Talbot, vice  LordR.  Spencer. 


The  office  of  Trade  and  Plantations  was  suppressed  bv  A,.t  «f  t>o,v  .    •     t  , 

business  transferred  to  the  Secretaries  of  State.  ^  Parliament,  in  July,  1782,  and  the 


PENCFK, 


THE  STATE  PAPER  OFFICE. 

accident^  E.J::::::z:r^-;^^'::nTJ:^       '"'''-'  ~'^- 

nil  the  atfaii-H  of  the  Roahn  were  debn  17  ^  '  "  "  "  f '' '   """^^  '"  "''"'^''^  ""'"1  »'■«  time  of  the  Revolution, 

preserved  until  1540,     1   ^  irjl  orde"  ,  Z.    .    "w       "'°"  '  ""  """"'  "'"''  "'  ''"  ^^"'^'^^'-'^^  -as 
of  August  of  that  yea"  "  ''°^"'""'  ^''""''^  '"  ''^1"'  ^^»*=''  commences  on  the  18th 

The  nPcessity  of  a  repository  for  state  papers  was  then  felt  •  and  in  157S  „n    ffl      *•     ,        • 
and  records  concerning  matters  of  state  uLl'council  was  e  s.iisred      j\T'7uT  "'""^  ^"^""^ 

of  great  importance,  were  entirely  lo«t ;    and   others   fd    h        7'     "'^'^'"^r ''"^ '"'"•  ""'"''■'■°"«  l'"l'"rs 
Robert  Cotton,  i„  the  reiirn  of  JamH  T\  T  P"'"''-««'""  of  private  persons.     Sir 

were  most  assiduous   L'l^tLllXLrf;:'^         W.ll.amson.  in  the  reign   „f  c^harlks  II.. 
successtul  colleaors  ot  these  papers.     The  collections  of  the  former  now  form 


XX 


INTRODUCTION. 


II    v 

r, 


Sir  Joseph  Williamson  plnced  his  collections  in  the 


a  portion  of  the  library  of  the  British  Museum. 
State  Paper  Office,  who.-o  they  still  remain. 

wht"r  Ti-l  °[  "^r"' J'  '=°"'''^:'''^"' ''"''"''°"  "PP^"*'-'  '»  l-^ve  been  paid  .o  this  office,  and  the  papers 
wh  ch  had  h  therto  been  kept  .n  chests,  were  reduced  into  the  form  of  a  library ;  and  the  King  asligLd 
certa,n  apartments  ,n  h.s  palace  at  Whitehall  for  their  reception.  The  events  of  the  succeeding  reZ^ 
however  were  adverse  to  the  preservation  of  the  public  archive.  Secretary  W.nokbank's  p„pers,T 
well  as  those  of  S.r  Edwaud  Nicholas,  were  seized  by  .he  "Rebels"  and  dispersed.  Some  of  them 
made  their  way  back  to  the  State  Paper  Office,  but  probably  in  an  imperfect  condition.  Many  of  the 
state  papers  were  designedly  burnt  by  Secretary  Nicholas,  at  the  surrender  at  Oxford,  to  prevent  them 
fallmg  into  the  hands  of  the  Parliamentarians.  Besides  this  destruction,  and  much  more  which  must 
have  occurred  during  the  civil  war,  the  office  is  said  to  have  suffered  spoliation  from  papers  having  been 
taken  from  it,  particularly  by  Brai.siiaw,  Secretary  Tiiuulok,  Milton,  and  others.  Much  pains 
however,  were  taken,  after  the  Restoration,  to  recover  the  missing  documents;  and  a  large  portion  was 
secured,  and  is  now  lodged  in  the  office. 

Since  the  time  of  Queen  Anne,  there  have  been  several  removals  of  the  office  from  place  to  place- 
which  must  undoubtedly,  have  led  to  loss  and  injury  of  the  papers.  In  1830,  however,  a  new  fire-proof 
building,  admirably  adapted  to  its  purposes,  was  erected  in  St.  James'  Park,  and  to  this  the  papers  were 
soon  afterwards  removed. 

The  custody  and  arrangement  of  the  state  papers  are  entrusted  to  a  keeper,  who  has  under  him  a 
deputy  keeper,  and  other  subordinates.  This  office  being  strictly  a  government  one  and  in  fact  forming 
part  of  the  Queen's  Private  Library,  is  not  considered  as  upon  the  same  footing  as  the  manuscript 
department  of  the  British  Muse- ...,  or  other  institutions  of  a  like  character.  No  person  is  allowed  access 
to  the  ^tate  Paper  Office,  unless  he  first  obtains  a  formal  order  from  one  of  the  Secretaries  of  State,  who 
alone  has  the  right  of  granting  the  priviledge.  This  order  usually  specific,  the  particular  books  or  series 
of  papers  to  which  the  visitor  is  to  have  access;  and  the  directions  of  the  order  are  stricliy  ard 
scrupulously  followed  by  the  keeper,  ' 

The  office  is  open  to  persons  having  the  requisite  permission,  every  day  of  the  week,  except  holidays 
from  11  to  3  o'clock.  It  is  a  standing  general  regulation  that  the  volumes  or  papers  consulted,  are  to  bo' 
examined  in  the  presence  of  one  of  the  officers,  who  is  constantly  in  attendance  for  the  purpose 

In  addition  to  the  papers  from  the  offices  of  Secretaries  of  State  (among  which  is  to  be  fbund  a  very 
volummous  correspondence  with  the  governors  and  military  commanders  in  the  American  colonics),  the 
State  Paper  Office  received  a  very  large  accession  in  the  month  of  March,  1843 ;  when  the  whole  of  the 
records  of  the  Loard  of  Trade  down  to  its  dissolution  in  1782,  were  transferred  to  it  by  order  of  the 
British  Government.  Upwards  of  two  thousand  largo  folio  vdumes,  relating  chiefly  to  the  American 
Colonies,  wore  thus  a.lded,  in  one  mass,  to  this  invaluable  repository  of  historical  wealth. 
London,  September,  1843. 

John  Romfyn  Broohrad. 


CONTENTS 


1614. 

Kngland,  Ac,  .                   ^                   '°''  *"-  "•  P"^""'  P"^"'"  I'"™""'.  *«••  trading  to  New- 
1«22. 

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September  '23.  Letter  of  Gnultcr  of  Twillcr,  OoTernor  of  tlio  niitoli  I'lniitatioii,  to  the  Qovcnior  of  tlio  Eiiglisli 
OctolicT        4.        Colony   nt    MnsBacluisetts  Buy,  respecting  tlio  iliirerunccs  about   the    Dutoli   settlement   on   tlio 

Conncctieut  Uivor ,  a 

103.5.  "* 

SInreh         20.  Letter  of  the  Oonneil,  to  the  Earl  of  Portlnnd,  to  ]irevent  Enj,'liah  subjects  goinx  in  n  Dutch  Bliip,  lying 

at  the  Cowes,  to  the  llollaiuler's  I'lantation  on  the  Iludson's  Kiver.  ite  lu 

Itl.lS.  '      '" 

May  8.  Letter  of  Jerome  nawley,  Treasurer  of  Virginia,  to  Mr.  Secretary  Windebnnke— Arrival  of  a  Dutch 

ship  from  Swedoii,  for  llie  luirjiose  of  nnikinff  a  I'lantation  at  the  Dehiwnrc  Bav  Ac                                     on 
ICSil.  J'       • " 

June  12.  Kelenso  of  lands  on  Long  Island,  by  .lames  Farrett,  on  behalf  of  the  Earl  of  Sterling,  to  Edward 

ILtwell,  itc, ._  ^  _  q, 

August       20.  The  llarl  of  Sterling's  confirmation  of  Farret's  release  of  lauds,  itc, 02 

16.50.  A  declaration,  showing  the  illegality  and  unlaw  fnl  proceedings  of  the  Patent  of  Maryland, 23 

1058. 

May  S.  Aiticles  of  agreement  and  union  between  East  Hampton  and  Connecticut, 27 

1000. 

July  4.  Or.kr  in  Council,  ajipointing  a  Committee  for  Plantation  afTairs,  Ac, jjq 

November    7.  Patent  of  King  Charles  II.,  constituting  a  standing  Council  of  Trade,  Ac 3,) 

December     1.  I'ntent  of  King  Charles  11.,  constituting  a  standing   Council   for  the  care   and  conduct  of  Foreign 

Plantations,  itc „„ 

December     1.  Instrueliona  for  the  Council  ajipointcd  for  Foreign  Plantations, .11 

December  10.  Orders  and  proceedings  at  His  Majesty's  Council  for  Foreign  Plantations, gg 

1001. 
February    ^4_.  An  act  of  the  States-General,  permitting  all  oppressed  Christian  people  in  England  or  elsewhere,  to 

erect  a  Colonic  iu  America,  under  the  jurisdiction  of  Peter  Stuyvesant,  upon  conditions  offered  by 

the  West  India  Comjiany „_ 

February    .^t.  Conditions  and  privileges  granted  by  the  West  India  Company  to  all  such  people  as  shall' bo  disposed 

to  take  up  their  abode  in  New-Xetlurland, „- 

February    .^f    Summaiy  advertisi^ments  concerning  the  above  mentioned  Company '  gg 

March         11.  Narrative  and  deposition  of  Caiit.  Thomas  Breedon,  before  the  Council  for  Foreign  Plautation^  of  the 

state  of  the  several  Colonies  of  New-England,  Ac. „„ 

May  7.  Letter  of  Governor  Endicott  of  JIassachusetta  to  Governor  Stuyvesant  of  New-Netherlund",  Ac.[  aa'king 

him  to  deliver  uji  the  regicides,  Whalley  and  Goffe,  Ac. .. 

May  31.  Petition  of  the  Earl  of  Sterling  to  the  King,  respecting  the  Dutch  intmsion  on  Long  Island 42 

10G2.  Kensons  to  j.rove  that  if  the  Dutch  bo  admitted  to  trade   to  Virginia,  it  will  bo  a  great  low  and 

prejudice  to  the  King,  Ao., 

August       26.  Minute  of  the  Council  for  Foreign  Plantations,  respecting  a  secret  trade  between  the  Dutch  "and  English 

I'lantations,  Ac 

'        44 

1003. 

June  24.  Minute  of  a  letter  of  tlie  Council  to  the  several  Plantations  iu  America,  about  executing  the  navigation 

act,  Ac " 

July  0.  :\linute  of  the  Council  for  Foreign  Plantations  respecting  Capt  Scott's  complaint  againVt'tho  Dutch 

inlrudinj;  into  New-England,  and  settling  on  the  .Mnnhatoe.s,  Long  Island,  Ac, 4,1 

December    7.  Minute  of  the  C(nmeil  for  Foreign   Plantations,   upon  complaint  of  the  Farmers  of  the  Customs  of  "an 

illicit  trade  between  the  1  luleh  and  Ke  lish   I'lantations  in  America,  Ac, ^■j 

December  14.  Letter  of  John  Seolt  to  Joseph  Willia..,«„,,  ]•*,.,  Imlcr  Secretary  of  Stote-tlic  KngliJi"on  Long'l'sland 

en,-  l.ivd  by  the  Dutch,  "their  cruel  find  ropiu  JoiiS  neighbors," . . 4- 

December  10.  Minute  of  the   Council   for  Foreign    "!.-.n(..tiojui- farmer,  of  the   Custom's  "to  draw"  up  "model"  "of 

instructions,  Ac,  resjiecting  illicit  trade  with  the  Dutch  in  America,  Ac  m 

1804.  ° 

January      l;.,  Minute  of  the  Council  for  Foreign  Plantations,  upon  the  model  of  instructions,  Ac,   prgposcd  by  the 

Farmers,  Ac 

February    10.  Minute  of  the  Council  for  Foreign  Plantations,  with  the  model  proposed,  Ac, bu 

April  2:'..  Instructions  fro.n  King  Charles  II.,  to  Colonel  Itichnrd  Nieolls,  .Sir  Robert  Carre,"  "ooorge  Cart  Wright", 
VmI.,  and  Sanjuel  Maverick,  I-ii,|,,  commissioners  appointed  to  visit  Massachusetts,  and  to  reduce  the 
Dutch  in  New-Nctherlund  into  subjection  to  the  English,  Ac, itj 


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1«64. 

April  23.  Tnstrnotion,  from  King  Ch.rle.  11..  ,o  Nicoll^  Ac,  commisaionera  to  Connecticut  ''""■ 

Apr.l  23.  Pnvatc  ins!  ructions  from  Kin^  Charles  II.,  to  Nicoll^  and  the  other  '„""""'"" 66 

be  oommunic«te.l  only  between  themselyes  Comm.«,oncrs  sent  to  America,  to 

Anrll  •!«•  p'"""'"'  '"r  '"':;""  "••  '"  "'"  "'""'■""'  ""' '  ^o"""'"' °f  M«--huVeUs; ." ! ! .' " 

Ju  r  0   I   r'r°"  ':'""„'^'"''.«"-'-  "•■  '"  ^-"«.  «nd  the  other  Commissioners, ..;::: " 

13. ^t^r^rrrr "''''•'"""'-^^'""^"'■'''^•'--«^'"^^'" -^-i".-.>oDut;ha„dw;:  ^' 

October      21.  Alphabetical  Cat^o.ue  of  the  names  of  s„;h  i;hab;t;nu";;N;;.y;:k;.v;;;;;-;j„k  VhV 'oa'th' i^b;        '' 
true  subjects  of  His  Majesty,  October  21,  22.  23.  24  and  28,  1864 

'"  '■  ""::L;r:::it;  ^--'trr^^'^"- -----^«i-';i-«uaien;.-;i;hK;-,  " 

w         u     ,,    T  ™' '••""•""  *h«  <">nTie''t  of  New-Netherland   .tc  >■"  J"u|, 

November  14.  Ut.r  Of. nbas..^  77 

December  20.  ^-f  ;.„.„.  .mes.  0.^^;^^^^^^^  SO 

j^^^  Letter  of  Alexander  d'  Hinojossa.  late  DiVeH;;  "Jn"  Ih^DeiJwa;;^" o  Coi;„;i  Ri;b;;a  Ni;;il,' H 

January      '«•  ^»t;-;JO-«oCartwri«h,  I^..toSirHenryBennet,  Secretary  of  State-Dutch  projectsa.ainst^>,^^ 
.anua^      2.  ^-^  -  -twri^ht  to  Co,.  .icJ„^;;:;.-„^:^^^^^^^  S3 

.anua^      2S.  ^^^ --;;.--os  a.  to  Col.  .ic^lu  and^he  ^U^c;;;;,-;-^^  - 

February      1.  Letter  of  the  Governor  and  Council  of  ConneVticuV  to  CoV.  Ni'collV '' 

'      '^rr;;::"^i:!':^:":^:;^'::"^-'^->'p^^--<i'«>™'<ios of thecoi^mis..;;:!,.:.:;-  ^^ 

aIZ  !?■  ?'"■'"''""»"  "f  ""^  '■-^■"•^"l  «--'"-t  of  Massaclmselt,! '.'.'.'. "'^ 

J'"y  24.    [{ejily  of  the  Conm.is.xionors  thereto  05 

-.    u.  K:;?:;;;::;:z~;sr::ir'^'""'-'^''''''^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ :::::::::::;:;:::   Z 

Ncw-Vor..  aud  in  Delaware  Hay-^ecli't;"  ^           i.'T ^'''  '"'^  "^  ""'^^"  '^""■""'-'"^»^-  '» 
November,         Draft  of  a  Utter  from  Col.  Nicolls  to  the  Dnk      fv  T  '03 

Scott-Albany  and  New- Vork  named.  I!:!  7'  "'"-""^•"'">-  '"'^  ^"'"-H's  pa.ent-Captain 

105 


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XXIV  CONTENTS. 

^ovombor.        iTagmeiit  ol  a  letter  from  Cul.  Mcolle  to  the  Duke  of  York-WoBt  India  Company  of  Amsterdam-- 

New-Englmid,  ic j|,„ 

November  20.  Letter  of  Messrs.  Cnrr  and  JIavoriek,  to  the  Seeretary  of  State-affairs  in  New-Engiamll^oings  of 

the  Commis. .oners,  &c ,„„ 

December    5.  Letter  o!  Sir  Robert  Carr  to  the  Seeretary  of  State— grant  of  lands  to  him,  Ac 109 

Report  of  the  Commissioners,  concerninff  llassachuBotts,  Ac 1  in 

ICfiO.                                                                                                                                       "" 

April  9.  Letter  of  Col.  Nicolls  to  Lord  Arlington— conflicting   patenti,  on  the  Delaware— Dutch  inhabitants— 

pr;ie  of  Massachusetts — want  of  supjilies,  itc. jj.j 

April           10.  Letter  of  Col.  Nicolls  to  Lord  Arlington— grants  to  Carr  r.nd  Stock,  &<• .' ."  ns 

April  V^.  Letter  of  Lord  Chancellor  Clarendon  to  Col.  Nicolls— supplies  for  New-York— conduct  of  Massachu- 

setts,  tl'c ^ , ,, 

June            22.  Letter  of  Col.  Nicolls  to  the  Conmiisearies  at  Aliiany— instructions, 117 

February.  A  Relation  of  the  ma.cb  of  tho  Governor  of  Carada,  with  000  men,  into  the  tc,    lories  of  His  Royal 

Iligliiicsa,  Ac, . .  „ 

Joljr              6.  Letter  of  (Jul.  Nicolls  to  the  Council  (,f  Massachusetts — French  movements,  &c ] 20 

•Tuly  1 1.  Letter  of  Sanuui   -.Villls,  in  behalf  of  the  Colony  of  Conneetioul;  to  Col.  Nicolll— intrigues,  Ac.,  of  the 

French — Mohawks,   Ac ,,,„ 

1606. 

Deccnber  I.l  Articles  of  peace,  and  lrca(y,  between  M.  Tracy,  Governor  of  Canada,  and  tin   Irocnu-is,  Ac \n 

ICitiO. 

May            25.   Ratification  i;i  the  same  by  the  Senecas, ,  „r 

July             12.  Ratiticatlon  of  the  same  by  the  (  Mieldas  and  .Mohawks, \->t\ 

July             12.  Lett,  r  of  .M.  de  CourcelbM,  Goveimirof  Canada,  to  .Surgeon  D'llinsc,  Albany 127 

July             12.  Letter  of  M.  Madey  (o  M.  H'lTinse,  surgeon,  in  New-V.irk 128 

July             14.  Letter  of  ,M.  Tracy  t.i  the  lomniissaries  at  Albany j,^,, 

July             14.  Letter  of  G.  Fruioue  to  M.  D'llinsc,  at  Albany, j.,q 

July            22.  Letter  of  M.  Tracy  to  the  Commissaries  at  Albany Ml 

July            2H.  Letter  of  M.  Hertel,  to  .M.  D'llinsc,  at  Albany .^...... l,'i2 

August        20.  Letter  of  Col.  Nicolls  -o  M.  Tr«cy-M.  .le  Coureelles'  invasion  of  Nt-'w-Vork*  in  Febnmry  'loit^  Ac.i! '. '. '.  liijt 

August       20.  Letter  of  the  Commissaries  at  Albany  lo  JI.  d"  Trai'v, j.,. 

October      IT.  French  act  of  possession,  Ac,  of  Fort^  Ac,  ani.uig  the  lro<lUoi^  Ac !!.!!!!!.!!!!!!  13S 

October      24.  Letter  of  Col.  Nicolls  (o  Mr.  Secretary  M.u-rie,— Captain  Seott-^'onduct  o'fMasliU'luisotUOd.my- 

enibargo  pr,)poscd,  its  ell'eels,  Ac . 

October      25.  Utter  of  G..vernor  Winlhrop  to  T.s>rd  Arlington— measures  against  the  French,  A*'.,  ^  !.'.'. I;i7 

October      2.'..   L,  ttc,   from  Mr.  Samuel  Nadl,.,rlh  |,p..  HnthorneJJ  to  Mr.  Secretary  Morriee-M«ssachuselt<.  afi'airll 

conduct  (if  t'le  Conniiissioners,  Ac ,„„ 

November    ti.  Letter  of  Col.  Meolls  l(,  the  Commissaries  at  Albanv-instrnctious,  Ac 1,3 

N<,ven,ber  ,",.   Letter  of  Col.  N  ieolls  to  Mr.  Rensselaer-  advises  him  not  to  grasp  r.t  too  muJhVAc,  ...^..... 143 

I  tillT. 

January        7,   Letter  of  Col.  Nicolls  to  the  Conmiissaries  nl  Albany , ^ . 

January        ,'>.  Letter  of  Col.  Nicolls  lo  Sellout  Swart  at  Albui.y ..'."."..........'...' 

January        7.  L.'tter  of  Col.  Nicolls  to  Mr.  Van  Curler— precautious  against  the  Krenel 14fi 

January       11.   Letter  of  t'ol.  NicolN  to  the  C„mmi»saries  at  Albany— French  allnirs, 14(1 

January      11.  Letter  of  Col.  Nicolls  to  Mr.  Van  Curl,  r— Freneh  allairs 147 

January      II.  I^s^ller  of  Col.  Nicolls  lo  Captain  linker— Fr.neh  alrair^  Ac, !!!!!!!!! ny 

I'rivate  instructions  from  Col.  Nicolls  to  Messrs.  Needhmn.  Delavall.'an.Vvau  Ruyven,'  Commi«ionVr. 

logo  to  l>.,.j,uslo  examine  into  the  cases  of  Kislor  and  llrodluad,  Ac. ]  |tl 

April          :io.  Letter  of  .M.  Tracy  to  the  Counnicsaries  al  ,\lbany !.!.!.!! |;,ii 

April          !io.   Letter  of  M.  Tracy  to  M,  Van  Curler— invites  him  to  come  to  Canadih  Ac .".......*.'..  IM 

April          .'to.  Letter  of  M.  Traey  ,„  t;..l,  Xieolls-,.xplainlng  .M.  ,le  Coureelles'  march,  Ac |,Vi 

May              7.  Letter  of  Governor  Winthrop  to  Lord  Arlington— stale  of  the  Colonie^  Ac, l.-ii 

May             20.   Letter  of  Col.  Nicolls  lo  M.  Traey— in  :>uswer  to  his  of  liolh  April ....".'.*.  1  .^fl 

July             IS.  Letter  of  C.d.  .Nieolj,  to  the  Justices,  Ac,  on  Ix-ng  Maud  -militia  arrun^, nis,. ...................  Ift7 

July            24.   Lett.T  of  Col.  Nic.dls  to  Gournor  Winthrnp-faeiions,  Ac,  in  New  England.  Ae Ifti 

October      I".  LHlerof  Mr  .M«veri,klo.ho.SecreUryofSl«t«-*»nt.oflheC„lonle^Ac ,o„ 


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CONTENTS. 
1667.  '^-^^ 

Ketl,c,.l.,n,l,  cto.,_lil,er(y  of  tm.le   io  ^  "tuyvcsant,  late  Governor  of  Xow- 

^     ;:t::srf.r,;;:':;;;;r;,:;;:";:;rr-' "-^v™;;^^;;.;;.;^;;;  ■» 

,  ■  '        108 

Janimry        S.  Letter  of  C..I    Nie,.lU  In  Af,.   At  ,  1 

•I'".o  12.  Letter  of  Col    N  m      n"^     ''''  ^^"f^'^"""'  "«>  '"""^-^  "'  the  above  vessel 

Aiiij'Uf 

A,'-'ii   >;'l"M™:,o;r;!'""''""r:" '••■"''■'■  •'"'■■ '•■"'"'--"■v.,*. I,,, 

I  -1.    1  •.  1 11  lull  (II    t  lift  hni'inni'u  .,(ti..*<..j.  .        ...  '  •       . 

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CONTENTS. 


1673.  l..,„t, 

August        11.  Proolamnliiju  of  Evortson  mid  Biiikos,  tlio  comniniideis  of  fho  Duti'li  forces, 202 

August         8.  Letter  of  Nalliau  GoM  (o  Govoinor  Winthroii — news  from  New-Yoik,  Ae. 203 

August         2.  Letter  of  Tliunms  I.udwell,  Secretary  of  Viiginiii,  to  Lord  Arlington— Dutch  tieet  at  Virginia 201 

Scjitcmber    1.  Letter  of  Jolin  Leverctt   to   Lord  Arlington — surrender  of  Kcw-York   and  Alliany  to   tlu'   Diiteli — 

Lovelace  arrO!<tcd  for  debt,  lic,   205 

September    3.  Extract  of  a  l.tter  from  Boston  to  Mr.  Ilarwood— cireumBtancea  of  the  cajituro  of  New-York — fort  tired 

four  guns,  d'C, 205 

Septend)cr  20,  Letter  of  \Ym.  Dcrvcll  to  R.  Wooly — loss  of  estate  liy  ea])ture  of  Now- York,  .te 20t> 

October      22.  A  memorial  coneerTiing  N'cw-Yi>rk  and  the  adjacent  English  plantations 207 

October      27.  Sir.  Ihir's  project  for  reuueing  New-Voik,  Ac, "01 

October      29.  Letter  of  Sir  John  Knight  to  the  Ivirl  of  Shaftesbury — propo^^als  for  reeonquest  of  New-York 209 

November  15.  Kejiort  of  the  founeil  of  Trade,  ilc,  to  tlie  King,  upon  the  su' jeet  of  nlaking  New-York, 211 

December     2.  AtFidavit  of  \V.  Hayes,  concerning  the  taking  of  New-York  by  the  Dutch,  ifce., 213 

1B74. 
Juno  0.  Warrant  of  the  Dnke  of  York  to  Sir  Allen  Apsley,  Ida  treasurer  uml  reeeiver-goneral,  to  pay  £1,300  to 

Maji>r  Amlros,  for  the  service  of  New-York,  Ac., '. 21-t 

July               1.  Conunission  from  the  Duko  of  York  to  Major  Edimind  Andros,  for  the  governinent  of  New-York 216 

July               1.   Instructions  from  the  Duke  of  York  to  M.ijor  Andros,  for  the  government  of  NeW-York, 21rt 

July               1.  Conuuission  to  Major  Aiidros,  as  captain  of  a  company  of  fool  in  New-York,  Ac *.....  211) 

Jidy               1.  An  establishment  i>(  pay  for  llie  otlieers  and  soldiers  in  New-York,  Ac 220 

Jidy               2.  Commission  to  .\nthony  liroekholes,  to  bo  first  lieutenant  of  the  company  at   New-York 220 

Jidy               2.  CoiTimission  to  Christ opiier  liillop,  to  be  a  lieutennnt  of  the  company  at  New-York, • 221 

July              2.  Commission  to  Ca'sar  Kna]iton,  to  be  ensign  of  the  company  at  New-York, 221 

July               2.  Conunission  to  William  1  )yre,  to  be  coUeelor  at  New-York, 221 

July              2.  Instructions  for  Wm.  Dyre,  collector  at  Niw-York o22 

July  23.  Warrant  to  the  Attonicy-General,   to   prepare  a  grant  of  lamls  from  th.'  Duke  of  York,  to  Sir  lleorge 

Carteret, 223 

Petition  of  the  proprietors  of  Kenselaerswyck  to  the  Duke  of  York 221 

July            23.  Order  referring  said  Pet  it  ion  to  flovernor  Ainlron, 225 

July            23.  Letti'r  of  tie'  Duke  of  York  to  .Major  .\ndros,  recommending  Niehalaus  Van  llenselaer,  Ac. 225 

July  30.  The  Duke  of  York's  warrant  to  Ilia  Attorncy-dencral,  Ac.,  to  jinpare  a  L'laul  for  the  l^arl  of  Sterling's 

annuity,  Ac, 22.'> 

.\ugust  (i.  A^arrant  to  Major  Andros  to  seize  the  estate  of  I'rnneis  Lovelace,  laic  Governor  I'f  Niw-York,  for  (he 

u^e  of  the  Dnke  of  York  to  whom  he  is  indebted  .l'7,000, 22ii 

August          0.   Warrant  to  Majcir  .\ndros,  to  put  the  Duki''s  laws  in  execution,  Ac 22ll 

November    '.'.   I'l'iMlamalioii  of  (iovernor  Andros,  respecting  riiihts  of  property,  laws  in  forei',  Ac 227 

December  21.   King  Cliarl.s   11, 's  letters  patent,  revoking  the  commission  of   27lli  September,  1072.  for  i^labli.-hinu'  a 

standing  Council  of  Trade,  Ac.,  and  ordering  their  papers,  Ac,,  to  be  delivered  up 22H 

1075. 

Fibruary    13.  Letter  of  sir  John  W.  rdeii,  Secnlary  to  the  Duke  of  V,.rk,   to  Major  .\ndros 22S 

March         12.  Order  In  Council,  referring  all  matters  lately  under  tie'  i  liarge  of  the  I'oiineil  of  Trade,  to  a  eonimiltee 

of  the  Privy  Cmincil,  Ac 220 

April  li.  LettiT   of  Iho  Dnke  of  York,  to  Major  Andros — Oenerill  Assemblies — Coining  money— boundaries — 

customs,  Ac. 230 

August        II.   Letter  of  the  commiltie  of  I'rivy  Council,  to  the  C.doiiii's,  Ac,,  in   .\ rica aai 

September  15.   Letter  of  Sir  JmIoi  W.r.h  u   to  .\liij..r  .\ndios— hi-  proeeclings  cmnnnded— Indian  nll'airs— trade,  Ac  ,  232 

I07«. 
January      2H.  l.<ttcr  of  the  Dnkeof  York  to  Major  Andros — Connecticut  boundary— the  usi  lewiics*  of  AMeniblies — 

revenue,  Ac,, 235 

January      2H.  Letter  of  Sir  John   Werden   to  .Major   Andros— nnvignlion  aet~Conne.lieiit     e..mplaliil»  of  th,- DuM, 

in  New-York-tlie  Duke'-  lm.|  ructions,  Ac., V3il 

January      31,   Letter  of  Sir  John  Werden  to  Miij..r  .\ndros— veMeln  trading  to  .\lbany,  Ac 23S 

Angii-t        :;l.   Letter   of   Sir  .bdm    Wei.leu   i..   Major    ,\ndro«. -Indian   alTairs— linleli— icviiuc-  Debiwnr-' — New- 

•'••'••.  V.  A" ■ •'■M 

<Mobir       12.   I'.MracIs  from  the  r.  port  of  i;di id   llaiebJph,  to  the  Come  i  I  of  Trade,  A.v,  rispicling  the  Ni  w 

England  rolonie«,  Ac , , o  to 


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Noveinl)or  30,  Loiter  (,f  Sir  Jul,..  Wor.lon  („  jr..i.,r  A..(li-o«,  ^'*<■'^■ 

Kc.ven.ber  30.  K.Mraet  of  letter  fio...  Sir  ,Iol,i>  Wei-aoi,  t„  Mr ' llyro ~-^^ 

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l.'J.  Goverrun-  Andma'  instnu'tii.iis  to  Bn.oklioles 


Jiino 
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Knapt.i..,  11.1,1  Xiohdls,  ae.it  to  Pen.a.iiii.l,  A,..,' .' ' .' .' ." " '  _"  _"       » 


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1"  «  jo..rney  Iro.n  Albany  to  tlie  I.idin.ia  we.-t«„ 


•'illy 

^iuve.iilter. 

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M.  OliHorvatio.is  of  W,.n( worth  G.venlml-i, 

M..y  2711.,  1„77,  «,„1  c..<le.l  ,„.Iy  U    U^U^y^l^'""^'  """'  '""""'  '"  ""  """""'  ^^^■'^"•"■■''.  '-g»" 
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r..or  A.. Jros, 

f  Sir  _M.,„.„,1  A,.,l.-o,'  at(o..,l,.„oe  before  the  eommitt.o  of  Privy  Co„„eIl.  .t-c. 


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111.  AiiKwers  of  Sir  K  Ai.Jros  to  the  eiKpiiries  of  the  e<, 
IS.  A  Bhort  npcou..t  of  New-York'a 


21.  A.iswerof  Willin.u  S(o,.trhlo.i  «i„l  IVter  liuikjey,  a. 


niinitteo  reRpecliiiR  .\ew-Ei.Klnn.l,  .te 

Xew-i:i.-hi,„i— preseate.!  by  .Sir  E.  Aiulroa,.'. .'. 


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oi..niw«.,.|iers  of  ||,e  (nite.l  Coloni,,, 
A,.,wer  of  Sir  i;.  A.alro,  ,„  , ,„m.i.,i,„„„_  , . 

^"' "  ""  "•  ""'■'>'  "f  ""-  '•"■"".issione,.,  ,o  Sir  K.  Androa, 

f*epleiiil.er  18.  (iovernor  I.e,  t  t,,  Sir  K.  An.lro,s 

8epl,..„ber  2.'..    Lett,  r  of  Sir  1'..  Aialr,  


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Sept,..„ber  28.  Letter  of  Sir  R  An,lr,«  to  Governor  L..et, '^''^ 

27rt 

|.Ht....  of  Sir  .lohn  W,r,l,.n  toSir  R  A,„lro^C„p,ai,.  IlillopV  ea.e 

•t  .■!  of  Sir  K  Anilro,  to  Mr.  Iila,li«ayt,^l„,lian  troubh.H-ath.  

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lh<'  gnni,,,,,  of  .NeH  York,  .te ,  _\       .j^-'^ 

I'f  Voik,  appointing  J.,i,„  Lewen his  a^ent  lo  pi-oe,.,.l(„ 


t'on.n.iwioii  ,,f  til,,  i(„j.,. 
into  ilM  rc.nililion,  Ap 

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Nov.inber    (t.  Letter  „r  Sir  John  W 


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Miiy            12.  Loiter  of  Sir  J„lin  ■\V,.r,lon  to  Sir  E.  .Aiidros— rovenuo— Xcw-.Tf.rsoy— IVnnsilvftiiln,  Ac 28(i 

July  I.  Loiter  from  tlio  Court  of  A,ssizes  nt  Xew-York,  to  tlie  Secretary  of  Stnte,  ftbout'the  ease  of  Captain 

Win.  Dyre,  colloetor  of  Xow- Vork 287 

July               2.  Minutes  of  tlie  proceodiugs  in  the  case  of  Williiini  liyre, 288 

July             li!.  Letter  of  Sir  John  Wer.lon  to  Mr.  I'onn— lioumlnries  of  IVnnsylv.iniii,  ilc 290 

July            RO.  Wnrrnnt  to  Sir  E.  Andros,  to  release  Col.  Lovelace's  houses  to  Mrs.  Ogle,  itc, 291 

August          8.  Letter  of  Sir  John  M'orden  to  Sir  Allen  Apsh.y— revenue  of  Xew-Vork 2'.ll 

August          8.  Letter  fr,)m  the  Duke  of  York  to  Lienti'mint  Broekholos— eustonis,  io 2il2 

Xovenibcr    2.  I'roceedings  of  the   Governor,  Council,   and  Assembly  in   New-Jersey,  at  Eliznhcthtown,  from  lUlh 

October  to  2d  November, ori-j 

Slaleniont  and  brief  for  di'fendaut,  in  the  case  of  Millmnrno  vs.  Andros, goo 

Report  of  Jlr.  Jolm  Lewin  to  the  Duke  of  York,  on  the  state,  itc.,  of  New- York, ,102 

December   31.  Answer  of  Sir  Ednum.l  Andros  to  Mr.  Lewin's  report,  <tc 3,13 

lli82.  Koport  of  the  Duke's  .Mtorney-Geiioral  (Churchill)  to  the  Cimuuissioncrs,  upon  ilr.  Lewin's  rejiort  on 

New-York  affairs, „ , , 

February    1 1.  Letter  of  Sir  John  AVerden  to  Lieut  Broekholos— the  Duke  may  perlmiw  i;rant  a  charter  to  New- York, 

provided  the  inhabitants  raise  money  to  pay  debts  and  a  f?ftrrison,  Ac, ^n 

March         28.  Letter  of  tlio  Duke  of  Y<.rk  to  Lieutenant  Brockholes— his  intention  to  grant  an  assei.d'Iy,  Ac 817 

Juno           2tf.  Petition  of  William  Dyre,  collector  nt  New- York,  to  the  King, 313 

June            211.  Order  in  Council,  referring  D}-re'«  petition  to  the  committco  for  trndi',  Ac 319 

August          ».  Order  in  Council,  approving  the  report  of  the  committoo  of  lia.lo,  Ac.,  on  DjTo's  case 320 

September  80.   Ueport  of  the  cimmitloe  of  trade  in  favov  of  releasing  Dyr.^'s  bond  for  his  appcarane'e,  Ac 321 

August        13.  rroeeediiigs  at  .Mbany  b.twon  the  In<lians  and  tl...  n^'ents  of  Virginia  and  Miirylai.d  .'....'.... ". .....  32I 

Soptcmbor  30.  Conunission  from  the  Duke  of  York  to  Colonel  Thomas  Dotiu'an  to  b,'  (Jovenior  of  Xew-York,.  .  ",  .  .  .  328 

December  21.  Extract  of  a  letter  from  the  Uegister  of  Scotland  to  Sir  John  Worden,  respecting  East  New  Jersey'    "    "  320 

January        1.   Letter  of  Sir  John  W,  rdcn,  in   reply  to  r  letter  of  the  Hoirister  of  Scotlan.l,   respecting  East  New 

•'^'■^'■^•' *'■ 830 

January        4.  Letter  ot  Sw  John  Wer.len  to  Lieutenant  UrocWudes-Colonel  D.uigan  «  appointment,   330 

.Innunry      27.   Instructions  from  the  Duke  of  York  to  Colonel  Dongan,  Governor  of  New-York 331 

February    17.  Commission  of  Lucas  Santen  as  collector  at  Xew-York 335 

April           28.  Instruetions  for  Lucas  Santen  as  collector  at  \cw-York 335 

N..ve,ober    H.  l'..titi..n   of  the   Mayjr,   Ac,   of  Xew-York   to   C.douel   Dongan,    for   a   charter   for   that  city,  and 

nK'mmandmu  thereupon ..,.- 

Deeendier      7.  Letter  of  Lord  lialtimore  to  Mr.  lilathwayte— bis  right  to  Delaware,  Ac 339 

March  10.  Letter  of  Sir  .bdin  Werden  to  ColomrDongan— Itlnul,.  Island— eustoms   in   New  York-Krench  in 

Canada,  Ac ^ 

1C84. 
May  12.  Uelnlion  of  Mr.  Gerrit  Vau  Swo.ringen,  ..f  the  city  of  ,S|.  Maries,  coueerning  bis  knowledu'o  of  the 

s.nting  of  Delaware  liay  and  Kiver,  to  ih,.  southward  of  the  Imh  d.gre,.  motlnrii  latitude,  by  tho 

Diitih  and  Sweiles,  Ac ,  ,,, 

August          2.  Abat niet  of  the  proposals  of  the  ( )nondaga  aiui  Cayuga  Sachems 3  J7 

August        22.  Letter  of  the  Earl  of  I'erlli  and  other,  to  Colonel  Dongan— East  Jersey  patent,  Ae »48 

August        2«.   L,tter  ..f  the  Duke  of  York  to  Colon.I   Dongan-franehises.  Ae.  for  X.  w- V,.rk-enstoms-ltrade  with 

the  Inllian^  Ac ,  .^ 

August        27.  Letter  of  Sir  John  Werden  to  Cdonel  Dongan— lislories-eiuivrants-proposed  post  omees  along  il.o 

coast  from  Carolina  to  Novo  Seolia—.\iiiii  -Indian  Ira.le  on  the  Suxpuhaiimdi 3ti( 

November     1.   Letter  of  Sir  J.ihn  W.rden  to  Colonel  Doiiuan— .p.il  rents—Indian  trade,  Ac .' Ml 

Deeemb.r      1.    L.tler  of  Sir  John  Werden  to  Colonel]  Mn.'an—rreneh  and  I. elian  allairs,  Ae,.                                 "  M/iM 

l«s«,  

February     13.   Letter  of  C„|„n,  I  D„nu'an  to  the  i:,irl  of  P,  rth-Mnst  Je,>.ev  affairs.  Ac 3,^3 

February     17.   M.  inoraudun.  ot  the  r.  eeipl,  by  the  eommitle,.  of  trade,  Ac",  of  cTlaiu  books  and  paper.  reialing"to"iho 

1""*'' '  New  Vork,  from  Sir  Join  V  ,  rden,  in  eonse.pune,.  of  its  devolving  to  the  Crown   by 

Ihi' niTessionof  Kim;  Jutues  II '  ,,, 

February     H.  b  tt.r   from   Cobunl    1 g„„    to  Sr  John    Werdeu-p,u.s,'ng.r.ldp--posl.'o'llleesllsialwri'sb„,d^ 

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CONTENTS. 

X.xix 

iCiSr). 

March  3.  Veto  l,y  Kin.  Jn.nos  If.,  of  «„  Mt  cnt!ll,.,l.  Tl,.  (•,,„,.<...■  of  „,o  I'mvinoo  of  Xcv-York  •  n,„l  •,„  ,.,■„.,.     '""'' 

tho  proelanifttion  of  His  JIajosty  in  Xcw-Voik,  Ac 

M«rcl,  3.  Obscrvatioim  upon  the  proposed  Clmrter  of  the  pro'vinee  of  ^•ew-Yo,■V  ",;'n  1  ;,'  ','■'  ""■,",' '"'" 

Ma,.eh  .  .le„..a.  .n.  of  f.  .evoh.ion  of  Xew-Vo..  .1  .he  cJ^:;::'^:::-^::::^:::--^       ^^ 

„      ,  l'el.nn.ry,  an.l  letter  of  the  Privy  Conneil  to  Colonel  ])„„«,.«  ' 

Sr    ,«■  I" h"  T  ''r  T'  "• "'  ''^'""'■'  "°"^— I—  -1  in' n:;i;;,:;  ;t,:.; :::::; 'z 

SM..cn..,o,  18.  Letter  .,    ,.,o„el  ,^,„an  to  the  J.onl  IVesident_,oven,n,e„t  of  Xew-Vorklehavuete,:   f    hV  '"^^ 
of  lioston  nncl  ,\,.w-York— a  new  seal  I'eopio 

noeen.Uer   23.  Cp^„    H.:,,,,.   .-.i.ion   to  the   Kin,  ^-^  ;;;"a;p;;i  7^ 'th;  •ivi;y\wn;ii-n;::- ;;■,;:,,:,;.;;■  j,;       "«' 

Deeemhei-   2:).  Onler  in  Couneil  adnilltinir' rapiai',;  itilhn/^ '^np^,^ ' i,: ^OS 

168i;.  "       '        ' 3ti0 

May  23.  His  .Majesty's  onler  that  Colonel  Don-an's  salary  he  «xe,l  at  Wnn  .te 

mZ  oo'  ]'T  1  ■''■•■;'"'"'"''"'  '"  "-  "''-.v  '>^  r-nneetient-r^,.  „.„.„;.,,  l^  '.Z:. '"1 

'       "~:^^.t':e!::: ':":::.!'•  "• '"'-'  """^''" '- "-  «"v;.rnn,ent  :r;h;p;;;.;„::-„f  ■'" 

Juno  8.  Or,ler  of  the  omnn.iMee'of  ivivyVvnneU  io  ;;;i;.;:i  Don^^ni  aJ.!!!,;  ^.j.iu^in.'alsX "f 

Juno  0.  Letter  of  the  eon.nittee  to  the  Seereta.y  of  New-Vork  to  s',.,  aeel::  ! C"^'  " !; 

10.  to„..rssn.„  oonst.t,Uin,  Tl .as  Pon.an,  Ks,„ire,  Captain  Gene, ,    ii'Z^Zuia,:;  Z  yZ 

jnno    20.  instrueth.ns to luizzZv,:,:,,;,' :,; u, ;;.;: ;v;,;^ „■ ;, ;a;i;u;,;;: z: :::::::::::: "" 

i  '  :  •    ""■'■  ".  ^    ^'''""'  '■""■'■""'• "'  '^•"""■•■'-"•.  to  Governor  Don.n, . .         :'' 

July  3-   I'tter  of  novorn,,r  Treat  to  (Jovernor  I)oni,mn  ■*'*'' 

Auitust  6.   Letter  of  (iovernor  Treat  to  (iovenior  Don^an  "'"' 

<Moher      27.  .>r,ler  i,.  Conneil.  .lireetu.,  the  eeelesiastioal  j".is,l.e,io,i  in'u.;' li;.;,;:^;.:;.;';,;  ;.;;V:d';,;  [^^  ''' 
coninnsMouerB,  Ac.,  in  the  .liocese  of  Lomlon                                                                 •■'•rusia  i.y  uie 

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c.neln.le.l  at  London,  hetween  Kranee  an.l  Knirlan.l                                                                    '  "uai,<i, 
1«S".  388 

Ke.,n,a„    22.   '-—-^  <;----..-...  0.  head,  of  in,p,i.,  of  the  e n.iUee  .r  T ,e  and ons. 

I  Mi.  889 

An.nst         .  Proposi.io,,s.  ;^;-.   -^  H-^nonda.as  and    Cayn.as.   at   A.hany,   to   Lord   Lthn^han.   and   Governor 

i6«fl.     p„,i,io„  of  the  c nis:,:,-:.' ;;;,:; ;.;«;; ;,f'Aii,;,ny';.;  ;;:;:n;,;;  i;,;nBan,':: ; ; :: '!! 

hm.  |....,„„n  of  the  Kreneh  Protestants  to  Governor  Don^nn.  '"*' 

K,n,a,y    22.   Letter  of  .Governor  ..on«„n  to  the  Lord  IVeside„,_.o„ne;i'„;  N,;;:^-:,;^  '.t; t" 

'""" '  "■  '■""L;;:;::::™::.!""'^ "  '■"^•'  ■'■-••— -^  si.:*-; •„■;.;::,;;;•,;;•,„,;  "" 

Mareh  2.  L,..,er  of  tJovernor  I.on«an  to  th.: 'kI.;,-m;.  iw:.;;^;:,^,;,;;,; •;;  •.•; «> 

Mareh  ,.   U^Wr  of  Governor  Len^an  to  the  Lord  I'residenf-hisrnn.'ored  reeall.  .to t^,^ 

■^•''•'•''''"''f  ••'••'^'''.vorandtonnm.nt'onnedof  .\..w.Vorkto  theKin.r         

"  .V  '••■     .-..er  of  .Mr,  . f ralnuu  to  .Mr.  Spra^.-lVen,!.  at.ae-:  on  the  S a^ .i'e ''' 

.  uly  19.   Letter  of  the  Connei iovernor  l.on.an.  in  favor  of  the  .•>  neh  Tv    .^tant'.  'l.'. ■*■-'" 

August        1 1.   Warrant  to  .Governor  I.„n.an  to  nse  a  ne.  se f  N,.w.Vork  ."'  '="' 

Au«nst   ,,.  "-'••;;;; ..onnei.  per ,i„. ,s  1 , ,.,  Kast  ..ersey .,: .o'dir;.;,: u:,;;,; ;;;,;,;.;.' ;;.;:.i,v-;  '" 

septen.i,er  s.  LeMer  of  ,^,ver„o;  ■•""««u'".VH::'L;a.d'Vn:;d:,;t-;;;.;:i;  i;.;:;:,;:;-;,^  '^^ 

eneroaehnieni«_niensiires  propo.sed  ,ie  ^ 

August        31.   Kvan.inati ,f  Kakarriel,  an  Indian  pri.o.nr  from'  i  ■mo,' la '-' 

131 


XXX  CONTENTS. 

16ST. 

Soptembor    1.  Examination  of  A.lnnai.lnglita,  nnothei-  I,i,]i„„  pnsonor  ^''"^" 

Soptombo,-    7.  Inl«r,nation,  s^iven  >,po„  on,b,  by  Nannin.  Hannonf.e  ,uul  o.I,o,-s,  „i,;;a  ,uj  \w;;.;,a'in,;^;,;^  i! ! '.  [  ',]»; 

August          5.   1  roposit.ons  ul  Covon.or  Don.iran  to  11,..  Fivo  Nation,  of  In,lians  at  Albany j^g 

August          0.  Answoi'sof  the  I'ivo  Nations  to  CovOTnoriMngan'siiropositions,. to 441 

August    •     fi.  Information  given  to  Covernoi-  Dongan  by  several  In.lians,  about  tin'  Fi'e'noi,',  .to.',  .'.'.'.'.'.".* 444 

1081.               J^-<^'<>-'' of  '"'veniov  Dongan  to  M.  do  la  liaiTo.tiovern.u' of  Canada                 .  ,- 

J'li'o            lo.  Lettei'of  Mr  de  la  1  Sane  to  Colonel  Dongan '  ..'.'.'.'.['.[[][[ 417 

June           21,  Letter  of  C.overnor  Dongan  to  JI.  do  la  liarro .  ,„ 

July               5.  Letter  of  (ioveinor  Dongan  to  M.  de  la  liaiie .., 

July             2S.  Letter  of  :\I.  do  la  Jiarre  to  Governor  Dongan ^ . '! 

July             2.5.  M.  de  la  BarreV  instruetions  to  M.  de  Salvaye,  sent  to  NewVoIk,  Ac.^. .'..'..'.'.'.'.]]]['.'.[][[[ 4  ,',, 

Governor  Dongan's  answer  to  M.  de  la  IJarre's  message  by  .M.  de  Salvaye, 450 

Sc]>tond)er  10.   Letter  of  Father  Laniberville  to  Ooverimr  Dongan 

Letter  of  Father  Dablnn  to  Governcu' Doncan  ' 

usn.                                                                     '"        ■'SI 

August        la  Letter  of  M.  Bruev  to  Jlaior  I'.aNler 

MSfi.                                               '                                        ^^5 

May             00.  i^.,„,>,,  „f  ,;„vo,,,or  Dongan  to  M.  de  Denonville,  Governor  of  Canada  4^^ 

June              fi.  Letter  of  .M.  de  Denonville  to  Governor  Dongan.  ...                                     .', 

June            20.  Letter  of  M.  de  Den.,nville  to  Governor  Dongan .'..'. '' 

July             2li.  Letter  of  Governor  Dongan  to  M.  d..  Denonville ,0, 

Oet.di,  r        1.  Letter  of  M.  de  Denonville  to  (Jovernor  Dongan u^'i 

Doeeniber     1.  Letter  of  Governor  Dongan  to  .M.  de  Denonville                        '', 

lti87.                                                      '                                        ""''^ 

May  20.  Letter  of  CJovernor  D.mgnn  to  I'.itb.r  Lnmb.rvillo,  . 

Juno            20.  Letter  of  (iovernor  DonunntoM.de  Denonville,.  '.      '.'' 

August        21.   Letter  of  M.  de  Denonville  to  Ifovernor  Don.'an'              . 

August        22.  Keumrks  of  M.  de  Denonville  on  <;,.v..n,or  Dongan's  letter,'d«l'.M  ^iiih'.June 4!!; 

September    9.  Letter  of  tiovernor  Dongan  to  M.  de  Denonville 1., 

September    8.  Governor  Dongan's  instruetions  to  Captain  I'ahner,  on  his  ^-oimV,',,' r,,'^,',, ■„',;, 'iT 

Sep,eu.berl2.   Let,..   .,f  G„vernor  Don.an   ,0    the   ,..,.,,    President-about   going   t.,    AU:,u;y-V;:,:.:u  ' ai^ruiAl^u  '" 

f.llairs,  >te 

September    2.   Letter  of  Mv.  I^  Selmyler  to  Go;en,o;/Dong;mllj.:rei^d^„;,;n,;,;^^^^^            "j" 

Septen.b,,.    2.   Letter  of  Mr.  It.  Livingston  ,0  Governor  Dongan-Freneh  and  Indian  n.ws' ,1, 

Sei.lember   fl.  Letter  of  Mr.  LiviuL'ston  to  Governor  Dongan-lndian  allairs                                .^, 

September   7.  Letter  of  Mr.  .-iehnyler  to  (M.verm.r  Dongan-l'reneh  and   Indian  news,! 4.., 

September    11.  l'ropoBill(Uis  made  by  the  Molm^vk^  to  the  Mavor,  ile.,  of  Albanr  '  f 

Sept.  inber  M.  I'roposllions  ma.le  by  the  ()n,m.hu.'as.  &,-.,  to  t'he  .Mavor,  do  ,  of  Allianv 'lo- 

September  ir,.  lixaniination  of  Anthony  l'i;s,,i„ard,  before  M.h.das  llavard,  May.u'  .Ve    ,l'!i 

ICiSli.                                                                                              "             •'    i"' 

November    1.   I...tt..r  of  FmIIht  Lamberville  ,0  r„ih,r  Hmvas     (inbr.vpledl 

Nov.nb,.r    .1.    l.-ll.rnf  Father  LamberNille  to  Antho„vr"l>pinard  

lnf<7.                                                                      ■                 ••»" 

Oetober       l;i.  L,lter  of  the  Kin-  lo  Governor  Doni-nn,  to  be  vigilant  hi  prosoeuting  pirat.s,  .to  ,,,,, 

etober      22.   Letter  of  the  King  ,„  ,i.,vernor  Donumn,  r..speeti„,,  the  Admirnltv's  share  of  wreek^  ;te' ,i,, 

OetolK.r      21.   i- Iter  of  tioven.or  Dongan  to  the  King-about  his  r.eall.. to |".' 

Abslra,.t  of  Mr.  .Santen's  n„.moranda  for  a  charge  against  (iovernor  Dom.'an,"and'ot'  i.',!v,'rn'o'r"|)'o'„'.;„",i'', 
iui>\H'r, -. 

Nov..n,b,.r.         Ab.„a..,  of  arti,.|e.  against  Mr.  Santen,  «  Mh  ih.VpnuilK  and' MiVsmlb^n's  answ.^rs!  i!! ' " !! '!;!!' 

~ '■     '■  '  '""■"•'"  '"  ■^'""'■■'^  I'lownnm,  to  be  eolh.tor.  .Ve.,  at  NewVork,  vi,.e  ,s„nt.„                        „, 

l>.'e,.n,b,.r  IM,   Inslrn.HonstoMr.  I'lowman,  appointed  ,.oll,el„r,  , to,  „|  New-Vork                      it 

Noven.b, ,.  ,„.  Le,,,r,,f  the  King  ,0  Go..r ■  Don. ,, , ,  „„.„„,,  I,,,.;-;; ^r;:^:::^  [:,;,;;;; ;.;  " 

;>'    '"""•'I   tiMM    the    Inv    N„„oM.  are  owned  as   liritish    subje,.,s,  and   !..,■   ihe  protewiou  of 

■ fi03 


i 


Pack. 
■133 
•I3C. 
■138 
441 
444 
447 
447 
448 
41i» 
450 
4S0 
452 

45;) 
484 

455 

455 
4515 
468 

■ir.o 

4(11 
402 

4i'.t 
4 115 
4ti(i 
4(11) 
472 
475 

477 

478 
4S(| 
4S1 
4S2 
4s;i 
485 
187 

4SS 
411(1 

4(10 
4111 
4',I2 

41ta 
4115 
5(1(1 
5(1 1 

5(13 


CONTENTS. 

XXXI 

lfi88. 

.'-(...ry      22.  Onlor  of  tho   King  t„   Governor  D„ng„„   for   a  cos»a.i,.n  of  ho.timio,  n,„,  „.  „„o,„„.„„.   „  ,„o.,  '''"" 
ooiTC3pnr((lenco  with  tho  Fi-OKcli,  Ac.  ^      "  gooa 

1(187.                                                                                     604 

neceober  J,    Instccncnt  Bi^n,o,l  .hi.  .h,y,  l„4woo„  the  English  „„<!  ].',v„.h  co,n,ni.,io„or., 

Nove„.bo.    M,.„.,n„„h„„  „.  ,„.„ioooi  „f  c.uu~r.u,-o. hotwoo,,  ,h..  K„„i.h  „„,,  K,.,.,,,.,.  ...(.(mi^i; ■;;;;.;,;  H,;" ;;,•;;•  ''" 

of  the  Iiuliaiis,  nn,l  tlie  boun.lario...  i„  .North  A,wvk-a   Ac  •■ 

1(188.                                                                                                                  '       606 

Fel,n,,n.y    lo.  T.nttoc  of  Govoc.or  l)o„g,.„  to  the  tocJ  lVo..i,h.„t_F,...„..h  a,>,l  J,„lia,.  nffab-s,. . 

October        2.  I...tl,.r  of  51.  ,1„  I),.„„„vilh.  to  (iovcraur  Don.rao 

0(!tober       'J.l.  l..'ltorof  (iovordorDod-antoM.  cloDo.ioHviMo              ''^'^ 

Octob-^r       31.  l„.ftcr  of  fiovernor  Don-an  to  M.  <b.  1 onviMo ''''^ 

December    28.  Letter  of  M.  de  ])e..„„ville  to  Governor  Don-an ^" 

1(188.                                                                                               "     617 

February     17.  Letter  of  fiov<-r„or  Doxfran  to  the  Covernor  of  Ca.m,!,, 

lM.br„ary      3.  (Joveraor  l)o„t:„„'«  first  .le,„„n,l  presented  to  the  I.Ve„..|V.',/-e„;; "» 

Febrnary    ,^^    Answers  of  the  French  a,i-e„.«  to  (iovernor  I)o„i,an's  ,h-.t  dema,',!! '"^ 

I-elirnary.           (iovernor  Don-an'B  second  paper  to  the  French  a.'ent^                      ''"' 

M.ruary.           Answer  of  the  French  a.-ents  to  f iovernor  Don  J,s  se'condpape.". '"'^ 

I'e  -rnary.     ^     (iovernor  Uonjran's  thinl  paper  to  the  French  n-ents                           ^"^ 

Kdmiary    t,,   An.,wer  of  the  l.>ench  nj-ents  to  (iovernor  I)on..,„'s  third  (n'.M.V °^® 

Febrnary.           <;overnor  Do„,Ws  fourth  paper  to  the  French  agents                   "« 

February     J^  Answer  of  the  French  agents  to  Governor  Don^^.'s  1^;;,;.^;  i^nijr '^'* 

FelMMinry.           Governor  Dongan's  bist  paper  to  the  French  a-enN                          ''^^ 

February      8.  (iovernor  Dongan's  propositions  lo  the  .Six-  .VaHons'of  IndhuH ^^^ 

February     13.  Answer  of  the  Si.v  .\ati.,ns  to  (iovernor  Dongan                          "^^ 

Felnuary     13.  (iovernor  l)onga(('s  reply  to  the  Six  Nations'      ^^^ 

February     ].l.   IVoposltions  of  the  Six  Nations  to  (iovernor 'l)on'.-a'n" ^^'' 

April              7.  Memoranda  of  eonnnissions  passing  to  Sir  R  Andros  and  ( •aptai,,'  \iehi,i-ion' '^'"' 

Apnl             7.  l'o»~n  of  Ki,,g  .,amcs  „.,  appointing  Sir  Fdn.nnd  Andros,  Kt.,  fap.ai,;  ;i;,n;.™;  'and  ' (L:;;;- ■;■,;.  ''' 

CI        of    be  .Iassaehu,se  ts  Hay,  NewFlvn ,h,  Ne»-1. pshire.  ^b,i„e.  ,l,e  .Narraganset  e  .  u    "' 

llhode   Is  and,    CouneCeut,  .New-Vork   and    Ka.s,   and   West  .b-rsev I  of  all  the  eo, ,  of 

A..er.oa.  fron.  4o.  north  laHtnde  to  the  Uiver  St.  Ooix  ( ,.ennsy.;ania  and  IMaJar        ^        , 
I'y  the  name,  as  fortnerlv,  of  New-Ftcland  '        '" 

April           Id.  Instructions  fron,  the  King  t^  Sir  R  Andres,  f,,;  ih,'  gou'nnn:;,;  of'  New-F^'-hnd ?!! 

Apr..            22.  (,(.d..  o    the  King  to  (iovenjor  U.ngan,  re.p.irin. .sign  the  govcr;,::!' .if  ■,::^:y-;,  ,:,■  ,V  '"' 

R  An.lros,  on  his  arrival,  attd  to  return  lo  Kn.daud   .le 

'::n;e:;rr::';::::':'"-''' "■■'-^' ■---"^ --- -  — -. n(:-nn,'of  "■" 

AuL'U^l         II.  I-tter  of  Sir  R  Andros  (o  the  (iovernor  of  Canada          ""^ 

A.(g((st         20.   Letter  of  .M.deUenonville  to  <Iov.r„or  I.o„.Mn         "«» 

Scptend.er  11..  Letter  of  Sir  R  Andros  to  the  (iovi-uor  of  Canaib, ^'"^      ' 

N p  ■■"(  .or  I„.  hxannnnlion  of  „n  Indian  na, I  .Ma.-slpen,  at  Albanv,  before  S  Cortland        " 

^'■1" '-  ■•'■'•   '•:-"i-tio(.  of  .bd.n  Kosie,  at  Albanv,  befoi-e  Mavor'sehnvbr  '                 •'"" 

^"•';'"'  -"■   '^-"""""i-  -f  l>""i-k  Wes^dls,  Recorder  of  All.anv,  be.i,re  Ma;;.r  s;h uH  r ""'' 

Septe.nber  21..   Infor,natlon  f, C.nada,  .iven  by  fo,„.  Mohawk  Indians                "               '    ''' 

oto'cr         1.   Letter  of  Sir  R  .\nd,oss  to  the  (iovernor  of  Canada, ''' 

"   "■'•        ''■  '•'•"'••'  "'  '■"'"-•'  ■•■•"^""  '■•  ><!.•  K.  And. ind  the  C il^hU  ''^^^^.l "'" 

:-'"  »"  ::;;:::;;r^,;::r,;;:::*"t:;:"- "-""■  .---.;.™*.^:::::::::;;::  >; 

1(1«.'                                                                                                          6(H) 

''"'"■ ■       '"    "'■■';'■  '"  ;■■:;:"■"■  "!'l- ^ "•-  '•"■  <-' I  n.(vig„   ,b, ,!„„,  and  dir,.e,i„,.  „„.  p,.oel,o„a 

'""'"f   King  William  and  (^ n  Marv,  .te  'I'uti,.   , innm 

""'■'''■"""' '"" "--i"-^"- -i''.:,w.t,;.d:::v-,:;,.,:s,::.ib,gih::,;.:-,:tth,:pia,;,a,;,:ns..e,,  S 


xxxu 


CONTENTS. 


1689. 
Miiy 

liny 
iiay 
June. 
Juno 

June 
June 
June 
Juno 
July 
July 
July 

July 
July 

Au^utit. 

August 
August 
August 
August 
August 
August. 
August 


-stale 


PAdE. 
«1 

077 


15.  Letter  from  F.  NiehoUon,  Lieutenant  Governor,  nn.l  the  Couneil  ut  Xew-York,  (,,  the  eounuitle 

<>f  ullairs,  tte 

3.  Doelnrntiiui  of  the  freehoUlers,  ic,  of  Suffolk  conn,  v,  1,.  I 

2».  Sir.  E,hvar.l  Kandol|,l,'s  re,,ort  to  the  ooinn.ittee  of  trade,  L.  of'  the  "sti>te,"cte.Vof  New  Kngln'n,!  678 

A,hlres8  of  the  militia,  cte.,  of  Kew-Vork  to  Kin-  AVillian,  and  Queen  .Mary  5... 

10.  Letter  from   the  Couneil  of  NewVork  to  the  Karl  of  Slu'ewabury-ovcrthrow  of  the'g,',v"n'„"„V„V  in 

^^.w.\ork— CaiHain  l.eishr— .\i,-lioIson  going  to  Ijiglan.l,  ,te gy^ 

fi.  Dejuisition  of  John  Dis.liinglon,  ahoul  his  interview  with  i.eisler,  .te 

7.  Deposition  of  I'hilip  IVeneh,  almut  his  cniilure  an.l  int.  rvi.w  with  I.Jislrr  .te. 


11.  Certilieale  of  the  eleri." 


587 


.'y  of  New-Vork  in  favor  of  Messrs.  foithmd  and  liayard  guo 

20.  1  elter  of  adviee,  l.y  X.  (iold  and  ,Ian>es  Fiteh,  ]),.,,u.ie8  of  f, eelieut,  to  faptain  j'eilhV 680 

U.  Letter  of  Mr.  S.  Van  Cortland  to  Sir  K.  Andros-narrative  of  atfairs  in  New- Vork,  A-e.,       

2!i.  Letter  of  Colonel  IJayard  to  Captain  Meholson— alfairs  in  New-York  and  All.auy 

S.  Ahstraet  of  the  jcnu^nal  kej.t  hy  Colonel  IJayard,  sinee  the  Illh  of  June,  l(!8-,l,  in  Ncw-YoVk"" 
211.  Order  in  Coun.il  to  the  Connuander-in-ehief,  Ae.,  at  Kew-York  to  ,,roehun,  the  King  and  (ineVn 
yo.  Letter  of  the  Kuig  to  Lieutenant  Govcruor  Nicholson,  and  in  his  abse 

the  goieriinient,  ite 

Order  in  Couneil,  n|iiiroving  the  rej  ort  of  th^ 

liension  elniui 

B.  Letter  of  Messrs.  Flypse  i,nd  Yau  Corthiiid  to  Mr.  niathwnyle . 

6.  Letter  of  .Stophen  Yan  Cortland  to  Captain  Nieliolson— Lislor's  pr.Hvi.ding 
6.   Letter  of  Colonel  I5ayard  to  Captain  Nieliolsou-lndian  and  Freneh  news,... 
15.  Letter  of  Ca]itain  JKKeii/.i,.  to  Captain  Ni.holson— Lcisl.T,  Andros   Ac 
-0.  Letter  of  Captain  Lei.^hr  to  th,.  King  and  (Meeu-neconnt'of  his  proceedings 

Letter  of  Mr.  John  Tuder  to  Captain  Nieholson-Leislers  proceedings,  Ac. 
•il.  Menioranilinii  of  the  e  


eliei-  to,  Ac.— to  take  upon  liiinself 
le  eoniiiiiltee  of  trade,  Ac.,  upon  the  Karl  of  Sterling's 

-Indians — IJoston,  Ac, 


°  -  --    ;■  -    -     the  e  nunittee  o,   ,,,vy  Council,  ,„  move  Uu   King  that  a  Governor  1 .pointed  h.r 

Se„.   nd,   r    -     O    ,  ,  .  ^  "     "  ""'  '"  "'^'  '""""""•  "'"'  ''*"  «""'l"""e.  of  foot  rai.sed,  ic  , .       . 

St         1      ■        ,"•"  ';    "",";:    "V""'"^'  '^"'  «-■"""- <•"■•  ^--v-Vork,  an,l  for  Indian  pre..eu..s,  Ac,   . ...    

s    ^  ^    ^    •>:;•     ;7"';    /"":  f "'"  '"  "'"  '-"''  "''  ^"■'-••"•■■"■''-■---h  and  Indian  at  airs,.  .    .. . 

Sc,,teinl,cr  >a.    .tract  of  ,  letter  of  Colonel  Bayard,  about  the  Five  Nations  and  the  Freneh  in  C la  .[ 

Reasons  offered  l,y     olonel  Slougl.ter  to  the  coni.nit.ee  of  Frivy  CouMcil,  for  the  settlement   Ac'  of  ih.'. 

governnicntof  New-York ■  ini,  .i>.,  01  in,, 

November  11.  Drna  of  a  commission  to  llcniy  Sloughtcr,' I'sii"  jo  ho  iiovenior  Ac"  '^,(  New' v'U 

November  1...  Kepo,,  of  Joos,  Stol,  on  behalf  of  the  militia,  Ac,  of  New-York,  U,  tlie  lO^rl  of  Shr^^d,;.;; 

November  Iti.  Account  of  the  proceedings  of  ensign  ,loosl  Sloll  Ac  ■!">«. Inn, 

neeember  10.  Letter  of  Col.  liayard  to  Captain  Nieh.dson-condue;  of  Leish",;  A^ 

.ccemher  lu.  Letter  of  ColonelHayard  to  Lord  .shrewsburv-LeishFs  co,  luet   Ac    

December  lo.  Letter  of  Cohmel  liayard  to  .Sr  Kdmund  Andros 

December  l;i.   Narrative    of  tlie    chief  occurrenc 


6110 
6'J8 
6lt!» 
liU5 

(lull 

000 
(i08 
CUO 
UU 
012 

an 
(lltl 


December  l.'l 


"•'"''■^    '^■••^    '■-'"''''i«ed    by   .laeob   Lci.-h.r   ,..,d   several  'of  his 
associates,  at  New-\  ork,  since  the  27th  dav  of  April 

Me^rs.  Flyp^e  and  Yan  Cortland's  certifieat^  of  Captain  Liijier'l' iak:-- '.' .■ ,  "'1",V 

from  lii^'gs ■    1    ■  A  ivc, 

[.ccember  I,.  Letter  of  Mr.  Yan  lorih.;:!  i^s;;!.' Aadni^-^wiJh,:,;:  i:;m,;d;  odh.;.;,;: 'a; '' 

"•■'•'.-I-'   *'.   I.e,.er  of  F.  Ueverdye  to  ,l,e  Bishop  of  Lomlon-FreiH.h  families  in  New-^'ork 

't;':';;:^.:' '""■'■' ^--'^"-"•^--v-^.^'-^.. «.obesent•.,:N:;.^ ..  ..,;,;„:,•; 


]  i'i',10, 
.laiinnrv 


III 


asnns  in  support  ..f  the  piveeding  petition. 


.1 


aiiuary 


ll'.S'.l 

October 
August 
1 1 


l.elter..f  Caj.lnin  Leisbrto  the  King-nee.mnt  of  his  oro, ling- 

'""'New'Ylu'i-'X'.!""' '"'" ''"""'" "' "" ""''"''  "'''"''''""^-"'-"'''■t''.f'tb:;;'p;,;e:;d;ng:' 


'.  C.don.d  li,iyard's  or.bi-s  to  C«|,tain  .\bram  Depevster,  A 
.    Allidavils  <.oueernini.-  agreement  of  Sir  R  A,.dro»  with  eerta 
mber   1:;.    |.ep„,iti„nof  An.lries  t!,everaet  and  ( 
on  oili  February,  his'.t 


in  Indians  to  allaek  New  \'ork,  Ac 

r,'e  l!re«erl,m,  abo„i  ,l„ir  interview  «ilh  Captain  Nicholson 


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CONTENTS. 

XX.Viii 

1090. 

.Ia.-.u,„y      ],.  LoUo,.  of  C,,!.,,,,.]  I:„v„nl  to  M,:  John  W..st,  „,,  I!o„„„  |  i„,,.,,.„,„,.j  ,  ''^"■■^• 

January      1 ,.   l.eUcr  of  W.  Jsk.|.ol»  to  .Me.  (i.orgo  Karowcll  [  i(,to,.,..,,,, .,1  1         '         ' : " '  '  '"'' 

I  (iH!(.                                                                                                                           '          I gCjO 

l.«.n,ber   2.  Lo.t.r  of  K,,.a,.,l  Ha,,,,,,,,,,.  ,„  M,0o.  .i,.o.kl,ol.  at  Now-Vo,.U  ,  ,.,.,,„..,,  J ^^^ 

.l.mu«,.y       2'-   '^^■-"l-t.m.li,,,|,„,,i,.|,,,,,,.,tivo„f3,^.;,,.,,, 

i..hal,ita„,,s  of  .\,.«-Vo,.k  ,i,.  ,,,„1,„  ,„.  „  ,       ,'-"""""^  '""'  (-"■'■"t  op,„-o»s,on8  tl.at  tl,c  |,ono..al,l„ 

■'anu,„y      ...   In-....otio,,»  to  „,.,,,,.  slo,Ut,L,;.':i';::|'"'7V''':^^^           '"""-^ ■-  «''^ 

Mnrch         1,.  5I..„„„.ial   of  I!,,,,..,,   I,,',,,,,,,,,,,,  „,„,  ,^,,  it  T,      ■    7           '     'Tl',"  '"  -'■"■'""''•  *" «»1 

,„„^,.  „..  ^^  -,  „.,  ,„ .,.,.  (.v,.,.,,,,;  „„,;  ,.o,.„H,':f  c::::;;;,^::" ' '"-"• "-"  ■'■' '^  ""■■ ^■- 

Ma,J    "  ■ :   "  '!'"'■"""'■  ''"^"■""■-  ^■'■''''"  "• ""'  '-"*  -!<!■-  ,.....,:„.,;„„; ;,; 'r 

,  ,       .'-^-raS:i;£;:::r,n^^^     .-^...,.,;„,„;;,:,;,;,:,;.:h:,;,:;;,:„i  ^"" 

May               J       ■■o......,l„,,.s  l,o(w,..„  Ui.l>..,.'..,.o„„„issio„,.,.sat  All,a„v  a„.l  „,    ,.•;     '  V,' '" 

May               0.  ]..',„.rfro„,Ka,|,„H„.„,,,..,.vill,.,oK„,ho.-Milo.                                ' -' .Nnt.oas ^,, 

May            111.  U.,1,.,.  of  M,-.   Va„   (Wtia,,,!   to  si,-  K    A,„lL" ',' Vl' ""^  i ', '" 

May            27.  Ue,,o,.t   ,o   tl„.   oo„„„ittoo    of  „.„,1.,    .t,     l,v    i  ,    ,■  ,        f "' "'-■^"'"".^•- •^" T-, 

May     «,.  M-a,.,.a„t ,,,  (;,„■,.,.,„„.  si,,,,,,,;;,:  ;,;•,;,;•  ;;,;,■;„;,; -  v,;„.: v:,;^' ■;; ■ -^ 

.11,1,0 


■•>'-      0.  iv,.o.itio„s  of  «,.v.,.ai  ,„„.„„„  ,.,„„„„  .v,;  ;;t-^;,;;.v:,;;:  ■;^;, 7;;8 

I).T"'|l.».i«  to  p,-ovo  that  HoIkt.  I.ivi„u'.to„  wa,  a  .la !„., '^1 

l>i'|'o»,tio„  to  |„.„v,.  tl,at  ,lai,',  „  l-ri,„if  ,,,,,1   ,1,  .     .„      „     .    17 

^:"- -•  w.i Nieo,,, to  Ki.;i::;;,:;t;':;i,:;ti:lr ^*'  "■  '""^•' ^  '"■^"-  '^ -  ^"■^' ^'^ 

I'C. li„u-,  .t,, ~    ''     "'"    ''""-'■    ''"("I'laiain-    of    l.,.i,h,,.', 

tZw,.  r  I'':;;":"' ;",.'•:■"'"■"""'■  •"'-■;•«;,; i::i;h:; a;,:,',;;,;,:,;;;,;  i,,;;Ki,;,: ^ "* 

'■van, into  thoi,,,  .(■,.  """■'"-   H„.   |„.,v,.,|,„i;   ,,,,„.,,,    „  i,|,  ,,i,,,,,,,,„„^    ,„ 

:--:  ^::  I::;:: :;■  u:::;:;:;: ';;:;::;::r •': ""•'  ;•'";-"' •"••k:.:: ;,;,h,;w;,v ^onn;,..;;;.;.:; : :; ::;• 

^"^ ' ^■'■''::::;i-:':,:i'::::,:!:,:;:;:;zS  '" 

VOX,,    fij.                                                                                                                                                  '-'l 


XXXIV 


CONTENTS. 


■  &■ 
ff-j 

Ir1 


1B91. 
Miireli 

April 

Mny 

.Miiy 

JIfty 

M(iy 
May 

JFny 

Mny 

June 

Juno 

June 

June 

Juno 

July 

July 

July 

July 

July 

August 

Aus^ist 
August 

Soi)ti'nil)oi' 
OetolMT 

Itill'i. 
January 
January 

IC'Jl. 
Peoonihor 
[  Uteonilier 

liini. 

.Manli 

Mnrcli 

Marcli 

April 

-May 

Mnv 

[Jun..,] 

June 
June 


27.  Loiter  of  Covernnr  Slougl.tor  to  tlio  Earl  of  Xoltinglmn—Iu,  arrival  at  Ne«-York-stato  of  affairs  ^'""°" 
there,  Ae 

6.  Loiter  of  Mr.    C.  ISrooke   to  ^ir  Robert  Southwell-'-hiV  arri,l.;raVKVw-york  in\imu,m'y-Le^ 

prooooding-s  ito 

fl.  Letter  of  Governor  Sloughter  to  the  Karl  of  Nottinghamllalfoir^  in'  New-York  "ami  'tho'othoV  eolonVes- 
Leisler  9  oondeniiuil  ion,  ito 

7.  Letter  of  Governor  Slougliter  to  (he  coniniitteo  of  trade,  <te np,. 

Answer  to  the  memorial  |U-esente,l  hy  Captain  B.Mijaniin  I?lafrgo  to  (he  King,' .' . .' .' .' ." .' ' ' ." .' .' .'.'.'.'" 703 

1.  Letter  of  Governor   Sloughter   to   (ho    eoinm:(tee— aeeount  of  his   voyage   and   arrivnl^Xew-York 
adaii's,  lie., 

7.  Le(ter  of  Governor  Sloughter  to  (lie  lluke  of  liolton— military  allair.s  &c., .  ^.  ^^  ..........  ..[^.      ,       703 

8.  Letter  of  (iovornor  ]!rad.stree(,  in  hehalf  of  the  oouneil  of  Massachusetts,  to  Lord  Nottingham— New- 

York  records,  sloop,  itc, •  „  ,„ 

2(1.  Propositions  of  tlie  IVaying  Indians,  or  Cliristian  Mohawks,  to  Governor  Sloughter,  at  AJbaliyi." '. . '.'. '. '. '.  771 

20.  Governor  Sloughter's  answer  to  the  ju-oeeding  (iropositions, 77., 

1.  Governor  Slouglder's  proposi(ion9  (o  (he  Five  Xadons  at  Albany, "  '  t—g 

2.  Answer  of  the  Five  Nations  to  Governor  Sloughter's  propo.sition? '  1774 

4.   Tropositions  of  (he  Mohawks  and  o(her  Indians  (o  Governor  Sloughter  at  Albany,  and  his  rVp'lic'si .' . ! .'  777 

22.  Letter  of  Mr.  Livingston  to  ( iovernor  SJoughter— Freneli  and  Indian  affairs  'tc ..,,,  Isi 

2(1.  Examination  of  two  Mohawk  Indians  arrivod  from  Canada hgo 

2.   Le((er  of  Mr.  Livin;,'s(on  to  Governor  Sloughter— Indiai;  and  Canadian  affiiii-9 783 

II.  Circular  Ie((er  of  Governor  Slougli(er  to  (he  neighboring  colonies,  itc '  >,g\ 

11.  Le((er  of  (he  Governor,  ,te.,  of  C.mneetieut  to  Governor  Sloughter  in  reply 780 

211.  Letter  of  the  commi((ee  ill  Maryland  to  Governor  Sloughter  in  reply 788 

Intended  le((er  of  (!ovei-nor  Sloughter  to  .Mr.  Blathwayt— norrativo  of  nllairs  in  New-York— Leislor's 

execution,  ite.,    

789 

21).  Letter  of  It.  IngoMsby,  Conin.ander-in-Chief,  Ac,  to  the  oommittco  of  trade,  Ac.-<ioath  of  Governor 

Sloughter — affairs  in  New-York,  Ac. „,,. 

0.  Letter  of  the  Connnander-in-Chic.f  and   Council,  Ac,  at   Xew-Yorks  to' M,V  lJlathw"«y(Z-Mrr«tiVo' Vf 

allairs  m  Xow-York,  since  luth  of  Mareh  last ^g^ 

i\  Address  of  (he  Governor,  Ac,  of  Xew-Y,uk  (o  (he  King-account  of  afTaire  in  New-York",  Ac,',  ..".'.'.".' .'       7<)(t 
9.  A  modest  an.l  true  relation  of  (he  sundry  aeeidrnts  happ,.nirig  to  Major  Sehuvl,.r,  and  the  j.arty  of  Chris- 
tians an.l  Indians  under  his  eonunand,  in  (heir  expedidon  (o  Canada,  21  June  to  i)  August,  I(l!)l, ...        800 

■1.  I'ropoMtious  of  the  Senoeas,  Oneidas  and  M,.l,awks,  at  Albany,  and  answers  thereto, '  806 

1.^  .Men.ornd  of  William  Van  lireen,  and  others,  residents  at  the  Hague,  resi-ecting  the  occurrences  in 
New-York,  in  U!l)0  and  l&.il 

8.  Letter  of  the  Commander-in-Chief  and  C.mncil  at  New-York  (o  Lord  No((in^d,am-frontier  affairs  Ac  812   - 

8.  Letter  of  Council  at  New-York  to  Mr.  Rlathwayt— Military  affairs.  A,' .'.       „[;, 

30.  Letter  of  (he  officers  a(  Albany  to  Major  Ingoldsby-lndian  and  Inneh  affairs,  Ae 8,4 

.]      LeUer  (,f  Uin.k  Wessels  aad  L.  Var.  Sehaiek  to  the  Sp.nk.r-Fr.n.h  and  Indian  affairs, .'....'.'..'.       817 

7.   In-lrueiionsf,,r  lionjaniin  Fl.t.'hw,  Es,|.,  appointed  (;ov,.rmir,  Ae.,  of  New-York k18 

I'.lition  of  Jacob  L.i.-,ler,  son  of  Lieutenant  (iovernor  L..i,.Ier,  to  the  King, H->-. 

11.  Order   in    Council    approving    the   r,.port  of  (he  eonnni((ee  for  trade,  Ac,  np,.n  tiuMM.iiii.m  "oV.b'.c.'.b 

Leisler,  Ac., 

:h,  Coiinnission  to  lienjan.in  Flebdier,  li,|.,  to  be  (iovernor,  Ac,  of  New-Voi^k,"! H■,'^ 

2S.  Letter  of  Major  Tngoldsby  t«  the  Duke  of  Ilolton— state"  of  the  I'rovinee,  Ac 8S3 

12.  ()r.ler  in  Council  amending  Governor  Fl..(,.her-s  eonuni.^-ion  fe.Mhe  gov,.rnmen(  of  l'enn>vlvn(>ia 'ao' "  8r. 
iiO.  L..(ter  of  fhc  C.uneil  at  Xew-Ym-k  to  Mr.  lilathwavt-aceou.u  of  New-Vork  affairs,  Ac,                  '  r.),; 

Itei.'-"»<'"t"<ion  of  the  pro,>riefor.s  of  East  Je.-sey  to  (he  .ommiKee  for   trade,  Ac-militia  forces- 

as.-istanoe  to  New- York   Ac. 

'        8'{8 

1.  Utter  of  the  propietors  of  We-t  Jersey  to  fiovertmr  Kleiehcr-n.ssisl«nce  to  New-York,  Ac, ^^,8 

In^lruet.ons  from  the  governor  an,l  proprietors  of  West  Jersey,  t„  their  Deputy  (iovcnu.r,  coneerning 

the  iiiililia.  Ae 

»:i'j 


*7 


Vmif. 

750 

7.17 

7flO 
7fi2 
703 

700 
708 

700 
771 
772 
77:t 
771 
777 
781 
782 
783 
781 
780 
788 


CONTENTS. 


XXXV 


1092. 

Juno  0. 

.Tunc  22. 

So]>tomlicr  10. 

Soptcrnhcr  10. 

f^o]ltolnl)el•  10. 

Se|itoml)<>r  10. 

Soptomlipr  23. 
Siptember  23. 
Ootolior  11. 
Ootober  21. 
October       28. 


Proportions  of  Mnjor  Tn.-.Meby  to  tI.o  F!v«  N«tion-^  nt  Albany,  with  tl.oir  answers  thereto  Z 

Letter  of  Major  InRobUl, ,  ,o  the  Duke  of  I!oIton-„fV«ir,  in  New-Vork  Ao  ' '"^ 

Letter  of  Covornor  Flelel.er  to  Mr.  151athwftjt-h  is  arrival  at  XewYork'on  AnVuVt'oR V  ' " '; " ' 

Letter  of  Oovornor  .leteher  to  the  Karl  of  Xottin,ham-„ffai«Tn  nI^  Yotk'       ''-^'"'"''''''"'^  *^-  «*« 

Letter  of  r.over,.,,r  Fleteher  to  [  Mr.  lilatlnvavt].^t«to  of  tho  provinee-Frenei."  affain^V:::;-'  "■■;■■  l 

Lott;:^::;:::::t;:J  z'^ssr:::."'::?."'""'" ""-''  -"  '-'^-  ^"-'-- ■  «- 

ExaraH.at.on  of  three  prisoners,  an,i  tn-o  French  renegades  from  Canada ^^^ 

Tlie  Queen's  letter  to  Sir  Willia.n  Phipps,  to  tt«,ist  New-York  Ac  *^^~ 

n.nft  o.  eon,mi.,ion  to  Benjan.in  Fleteher,  E,q.,  for  the  govcnun^i'oV P^nsii^nia  'a'o «f " 

Instruefons  to  Benjnn.in  Fletcher,  Esn„  for  the  government  of  Pennsylvania    do  '!? 

'        ■' 801 


789 

791 

794 
79« 

800 
806 

809 

812 
813 

814 
817 

818 

H-.>.-) 

827 
827 
8;i3 
835 
83(i 

838 
838 


839 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS 


I  -  VIII. 


.>t 


i 


M 


» 


Order  in  Council  respecting  certain  complaints  agaimt  Capt.  Argall,  d'C, 

[ Council  Register,  Jbc.  I.,  R.  1618-1614,  I.  116.] 

At  the  Court  at  Whitolmll  tl.o  9  of  January  1613  being  Sunday  before  noone 

VllEfiUST.- 


-Lo.  Aivhbp.  oi'Caiit. 
Lo.  Chancellor 
Lo.  Prlvie  .Seale 
l.u.  Chaniberhiine 
K.  of  Worcester 


E.  of  rembroke 
Lo.  Zouche 
Lo.  Knollis 
Lo.  (Stanhope 
S"'  Jul :  Cfpisar 


Lo.  Chiefe  Jusliee. 

A  Lcikr  to  S'-  Thoims  Smith. 
Wee  have  latelie  received  divers  conii)l'"e\Iiibite(l  I.vtlwi  IT  .-o,,,,!         i  i 

..naine   Krene.nnen  of  Hoehelle,  St.  iol^'de t:C  o      ^  :!  Hf^^ tn^^  "^ 
outrage,  conunltted  upon  then,,  (as  i.  alleged)  on  the  coast  of  Canada  ^  C^ZZZZ;, 

>.•  Nn-,n,,a,    other,  on   their  iishing  voyage   towards  Croenlnnds   bj  one   (^ '"   jZ^ 
Joseph,  who  commanding  a  shin  of  the  Moscovie  fn.nn..,,;.  .1-    i    /      '"    ^ '>!'      ii<n|anu)n 

r.a  Is  presente.!  by  the  French  and.assador,  which  we  sen.l  you  Tri:^Z  '      '  """"■ 

I'orasnHicheas  it  will  be  expected  that  His  Ma'^^"  should  forthwith  give' souu-  satisf„,io„  to 
the  said  Ambassador,  touch inue  both  coiiii.l"  «•..  I,..,- .  .i        i .  .    .  satisiattioii  to 

acquaiutesonieof  the  councelUr'^'iZ     .,:;,!       ';7'''  SoocUirst  to  require  you  to 
so  far  as  it  concerues  eyther  of  then,  rt  n    ,    Hv  m      '     V        '""\       "^'  ^''''''''  ^"'^'"'^""''^ 

answers  unto  eac ,f  tlien.  wi         1    1  bUo     r^/;"  •■'^*"7-- ;''™erall  and  particular 

answer  from  his  Ma-  or  his  Boo  d  '  '  ""'"""''"■  ""'*^'  "^''^  ^'-'""'^•^"  '"« 


NKWYOKK   ("OI.ONIAI.   .MAMSCIJIl'rS. 

Aii.vir,r    /()    till'  pvii\i(huj    <')/■./(•/■. 

[(..un.ll  l;.,;l»l.r.  ,lm'.  1.,   I:.   li,,;l     |r,l  I,   I    ;.'!.] 

At  WliitoIiiiU  ihc  l':i  of  Jaiiuarv  l('.|:!,  liciiiirc  Sondav  iiulmlohii 


F'ui'sKNT. —  I.o.  Anlil).  of  Cant. 
Lo.  l'liaiiC('!ii)r 
ho.  I'r.  Scale 
Lc.  L'iiaUibi'riaiiii» 


I.o.  KlUlIlvH 
I,().  Wdllou 

I<o.  .'^laiiluipc 
S'Jiil:  Ca'sar. 


Tlio  answer  of  the  L.!^.  of  IlLs  Ma'"  Privi."  C.uncill  mil.)  tl.e  .•oniplavnt.s  ,.xliil)itr.l  l)y  tl.e 
I. (I.  Knihassador  of  Franc-  louciiin;:.'  .spoylos  and  otlior  vioi.'nc.'.s  siipposcd  to  \w  coniniitted  1)V 
His   Ma""  sul.j.rls  (.iCival  Hrillain.'  upon  flu-  su'oj.rt.s  of  Knnu'f  on  llie  coa.st  of  (ire.MK'laiul 

and  C'aiUKuia.      [/•,//■/  vrhil'iar;  to   (Iraiiuiiul  omi/tnl.] 

Forthc  niall.TorCannada,  llirir  I.dn-liavin-  nvpiin-d  the  Tre^  and  CmukvII  of  Viryinia, 
whoni  it  conc.'in.-s,  to  make  answer  tlierennto,  they  say,  tliat  since  tii(>  niontli  of  Jnne.  they 
have  not  rcvi^d  anv  sliipp  or  aiiv  ic.>  from  \  irninia,  wiicrehy  Hiey  cainiol  lie  inlornicd  of  any 
such  niis.i.-incanors,  hut  upon  Cap'"  Ari;alis  relnrne  whicli  they  cxiMrt  al.oni  the  ix-uinninir  of 
the  Sprinir.  or  npon  any  oli.er  notice  of  tiie  fact,  (wher.'of  llicy  will  .secl^e  lo  he  iniornied  h\"all 
Ihc  mcancs  tiu'y  may.)  tiicy  will  ccrlilie  their  L(K  wiicreupon  sncii  c.nirse  sliall  he  taken  for 
rcsiimiion  and  pnmshmcnl  of  the  olll'nders  as  shall  he  to  the  good  .sali.sfaclioii  of  the  ,sayd  1,0. 
I'anhassador.  and  the  panics  inli'restcd. 


Pditiou  of  A,Jr,))tin;r.'i  /or  x,ff/ii,,/  Clonir-y  in    Vinjiiiia ;  3   M,ii;'h,   1620. 

[Tru.lc  riipon.  Stall- l'ii|.iTomc'».  V.  M,  1 

To  THE   Ki\(Ti:s  most  E.\ri:i.i,i:.\r   M.\ii:viii:. 

The  most  hmnhle  pdi.nn  of  y,,^  Ma""  connwll  for  the  .second  colonic,  and  ,.ther 
the  advenlnrcr.^  in  the  Western  partes  of  Kngliiiid  for  the  plniitiu-on  in  the 
.North  i'artcs  ol'  \iri;inia  in  America. 

Maui'  it  jtliiise  ijo'  timst   E.irilliiil  Miijuitif, 

Wiirnr.xs  it  p]e;.-.ed  yo'  Ma'"  hy  yo'  most  >;rations  I,^"  patcntes  hearing  date  the  of 

.\prill  in  the  fowrih  ycare  of  yo'  .Mat'"  nio!-!  hh-sseH  raigiie  lo  pive  lyc.-nce  for  the  eHtabiishingH 
of  two  C.loni.'s  in  Xiru'ii.ic  in  Amcri.M.  flu-  one  .'alcd  the  First  Colonic  nmh-rtaken  hy  rerfaine 
tmhle  nuMi  kmu'lites  an.i  merchants  al.o.;!  I.oiiiion  :  the  other  i^ded  the  Second  Colonic  likewise 
I'lidcit.ik.^n  hy  .crlain.'  kniuhts  u'cnlhrnicn  and  merchants  of  ih,-   W  eslcrn    part.'s;    l.y  vcrine 

whereof  sonn'  of  the  Western  partes  hath  at  their  urcate  .hari:  an.l  cMrc hazard  contineucd 

to  cmieavour  to  descov'  a  place  fill  to  enterlaine  .such  a  dcsiirnc.  as  also  to  timl  the  meune.s  lo 
bnnjf  to  panBo  sop  nobln  a  wnrk^     in  thp  onnMant  piirnuite  whorrof  it  hath  plenwd  (iod  to  ayd.- 


i 


LONDON    DOCUMENTS  :     I  ^ 

a 

.lH-.„  u".  l,i.s  I,k.s«ins  so.  far  as,  a.  tlu-  n,Mlicl..„c.e  of  the  coutimnvance  of  His  Grace,  thev  ure 
resolved  to  ,u.;sue  ,l.e  sa„,e  .i,l.  all  the  power  a,ul  .neanes    thoy  are  ahle  to  male,  to  H 

S'"'"'-  yo^  Ma hoiu.ur  au.i  li,e  puhli.,,,,.  -ood  of  Uh-  eouuirve 

And  as  it  i.leased  yo^  Ma-  to  he  j,ratio„s  to  those  of  tl,e  (irst"eolonie  in  enlnr.in.e  of  th.  fh-st 
paten    tu..  seav^dl  tunes  .ith  n.any  privileges  ^  innaunities  acvordin,  ,o  vo^prineelv  heun.v 
wherein-  th..y  have  lun  ,M..,tn-a,,vd  in  lh..ir  pro,redinu-es  :    Yo^  lVtieo„,,-s"  ,1,,'  ;„  ,„  I  rl 

a..sire  ..at  yo^  ...■■  will  vontehsal.  nn.o  uL  the  li.e.  ,l,a,  the;  :J::V"Z:tJZZ 
on    as  they   have  he.nn.  to  the   satislaetioa  o,  yo^  Mu'^"  .nost   religions  exnec,ae„n    w^  th 
"'('■'•aomoaely  of  some  few  thinirs&  the  additions  here  insnein.^  ' 

iMi-st.  thai  the  territories  whe,e  yo'  peticoners  a.akes  their  phinlaeoa  n,av  he  ..ale.l  (as  bv  the 
•nnee  H,s  ii.,hnes  i,  hath  hin  aan.ed)  X„:w  Ks...s.,  ,1,.,  „,.  ,„„,,,,,  thereof  nuyb.  L  ed 
<n.,u  0  ,0  .^  ...rees  of  Northerly  la.iu.de  ^  soe  Iron,  sea  ,o  sea  tia-on.h  the  .  ,.  a7  e 
oMs  lye,,,  ^  „.at  y..  Ma'-  eounsel,  residing  here  in  Kn.lan.,  Ihr  that  plaatae.a  n.a  .,1  :^ 
.  .es.  .nt.  N  .epr..,d..at,  T.vasnrer,  .eeretary  ^  other  their  associates,  to  he  ehosen  on 
1'^:  .ol.K'  ...ea  .S:  ka,.h,s  advea.nrers  honu-  about  J.,adoa,  .v^  others  the  adventurers  loth 
k  n,h  es  ,entlea.ea  and  a.erehan.s  in  the  ueMera  eountryes  ;    Soe  as  the  sai.l  eoua  e      1  J    o 

t'.uvedethe  aun.her  ol  -10,  who  as  one  incorporate  bodve  niave  as  of,ea  .s  , |.  , 

assend.led  whea  and   where  the   |-sident  .n-  \  iep-sident    w     t,     '  '  "^  """''■, "■•I""-- '- 

of  .11  ,i»  .,„.  „.,.„  ,1,.,,,,,.,,  ,„  „,„  ,„ ,'„•„.;  „„,.  ,;i;  ',;;,;;,,^'';.„.;;;;;'"'" ■ »■<"■ 

Ami  »,.  y„.  M,."  „„„,  l,„„„,|,.  ,„.,;,„„„,,  ,|„,„,„  ,,„„.,„, 

;:rL:';:,:'::.;:r'''  -■  ^■""■'  '^- ■'•■■ "  ""■■■ -  '■■ .--  >>-  *-a 

pcic-on,  .■„„ri,l„r  of  ,|„.  ,|„„,„„,,  fj    "',"".  "" ,  '•,■"'■  "'  -^"""''"  ''"•»  '"k"  "«ll.^'  or  tl,e 

'■»"■ .U..1,  lun,,,.,  «„.,.;  ::;t\:;::::;:'2,,:;:',:,';r' '■'■"•■'"■  "-^' »' --  -  -"^ 

(Signed)  C.  Kdmo.ndks. 


Warranf  U>  prqHirc  a  Pah  ii(  for  tin-  Xorthern   Co. 


ir.mww  ll.irM.r,  .t«c  I,  |{.  iciv. 


mjxtni/  of  Virginia. 


At  Whitohall  the  -JM  July  IC-.'k. 

I'uEstxT.  — I.o.  Chaneellor 
I.e.  I'rivy  Seiilo 
K.  of  AriMidell 
K.  of  Soiilliani|)toii 
Lo.  Ill'  of  Wintou 


ii)-'o,  IV,  r.Tii. ) 


Nf  of  th*  War.Jea. 


l-o.  Diuby 
M'  I'oiaptroler 
M'  See'  Nauiitoii 
yV  See'  e'alvert 
M'  of  tlio  Uolea 


4  -VEW-VORK  COLONIAI.  MANITSCRIPTS. 

A  Lef  to  ,S'-  Tliomas  Cov/n/ac,  Kiiig/^r,  /tin  iiwji's  SoUritor  General. 
Whereas  it  is  tlioti-rlil  fitt  that  a  Patent  of  lucurporation  be  granted  lo  the  Adventurers  of 
tlie  iXortheni  collonye  in  Mi'ijfiniii  to  eontaine  t!ie  lii^e  liberties  priviUnkn's,  power,  atitlionties, 
Landes,  and  all  other  tliinges  within  their  lyniitts  viz'  betweene  the  desrrees  of  40  and  4S 
as  were  heretofore  grantt'd  to  the  conipunie  of  Virginia,  Excejjting  only  that  whereas  the 
said  eonipanie  have  a  freedom  of  eustome  and  sul)sidie  for  .r.r'i  yeares.  and  of  iinposiiions  for  ever, 
this  new  conipanie  is  to  be  free  of  euslome  and  subsidie  for  the  like  term  of  yeares,  and  of 
Impositions  for  so  long  lynie  as  his  .Ma'^"  shall  i)e  pleased  to  grant  unto  them.  These  shal  i)e 
therefore  to  will  and  recpiire  you  to  prepare  a  Patent  readie  for  his  r.ia"'  royall  signature,  to 
the  purpose  aforesaid,  leavinge  a  l)!aidve  for  the  tyme  of  freedom  from  Impositions  to  be 
supplied  and  put  in  by  his  Ma''"  and  for  which  this  shall  be  your  Warrant.     Dated,  &e. 


Onhr  ill   Coiniril  on  On-  i/ifi-reiwo  hitinni  (he  Norfhf-ni  ciiul  Sonf/n-nt  P/iiiifo(ioii\. 

[(■■uiicll  !;<'|iiilfr,  ,Im-.  I.,  U.     \.i\] 

Atl  Whitehall  the  l-^lh  of  ,]une  1(;:>1. 

PuESEXT. —  Lo.  Arehbisliopp  of  Canterburie. 

Lo.  Treasurer  I,o.  Vie.  Falkland 

Lo.  Privie  Seale  L„,  Carew 

Lo.  Steward  ^[r  Sec*  Calvert 

Lo.  Admirall  M' Cli"- of  y' Exe(j' 

Lo.  fhandierlaine  M'  of  tb.'  Polles 

Ka.  of  Arundel!  Ap  „f  tj,,.  Wardes 

Lo.  Vic.  Doneaster  M"^  J  )eane  of  Westminster 

WiiEiiEAs  there  was  a  I'clili.in  exhibit. mI  unto  bis  Majiwii,.  jn  H,,.  nam,.  ,,rtli,.  Patentees  and 

Adventurers  in    the    I'lanlation  ol    New    Knizlami    cot ruing   some  ditll.rence    bcluei'ne    the 

soulherne  and  norlberiie  colonies,  the  w''  I'clitii.n  was  by  bis  Ma"  nli^rred  |,,  the  consi(hTatioii 
of  the  Lords,  Their  Lopp>  upon  the  iiearing  and  debalinu  of  the  matter  at  large,  and  by  the 
conseni  o|-  both  Colonies,  did  establish  and  coulirm  two  (i.rmer  orders,  the  om-  bearing  date  the 
lilih  of  March  Killi,  aiireed  up(m  by  th.'  Duke  of  Lenox  atid  the  Karle  of  Anmdell.  (|„  wli(,me 
th.'  business  was  relerred  by  the  hoard)  the  other  of  il,<'  :.M-I  of  .luly  Ki-jO.  ordered  l)v  the 
lloani,  whereby  it  was  thought  litt  that  the  sai<l  Colonies  shoahl  lish  atl  and  within  the 
limitis  and  bomids  of  eacli  other  reciprocully.  with  this  limitation,  (bat  it  bee  ordy  liir  the 
.-ustenlation  oi'  the  people  ol'  the  Colonies  there,  mid  for  the  Iraiisjiortation  of  peopl..  irilo  eitb.T 
colony  (as  by  tlie  said  order  more  ntt  large  iippeareth).  Ami  Inrther  it  w;'-!  ordered  att  this 
present  by  their  Lopps.  that  they  hhotdd  have  freedome  v\'  th-  sIkuv  for  dryim:  of  their  netts, 
and  taking  and  savinir  of  their  li-<li,  and  to  have  woed  (br  tlieir  n>'eeMNary  uxes,  bv  the  asslgmnetil 
'if  lhe(io\eniersalt  reasonabb- rates.  Lastly. that  llie  patlrnt  of  the  nortberne  I'lmifatlnii  NJiall  be 
nnew.'d  a.vordiug  to  the  pivims.'s,  And  those  of  the  sontberiie  Plantation  tr.  have  a  sighl 
thereof  liefme  ||  b,.e  eMLM'o-se.l.  \imI  th-'  former  patent  lo  be  delivered  int..  the  bauds  of  th.' 
tin!  f  viitiM'H. 


LONDON   DOCI'MENTS:     |. 


Ord.r  iu  (Unu-il  nlative  to  eneroacJimcU^  on  th,  ,,rant  to  the  A.,r  E,..jhtu.l  Compaini. 

f\  (■"imoll  I!i'gisi,.r.  Jat'.  I.,  R.    v.  u:).  j 
At  llMiiiptoii  ('i)ui-t  the  t'^th  Sci)ti'iiil)i'r  U\2\. 

TuHsKNT.—  Lo.  Arflibisliop  of'Ciiiitcihiiric, 

Lo.  'rre:isun-i-  j^q,  Crnnfield 

1.0.  .St..ui.nh>  M' S,T.v  CalviTl 

'■'•  •^r'"-«l>all  Mr  ^,c  „„,  ,{„,,,^ 

r.o.  \\c.  Fiilklini.l  Sir  Ifirli.  MVsloii. 
Lo.  ]}!'  Wiiitou 

-^  V.,Y^r  /.//«  Ma^iors<fBn.,oUK.n.,>.  J'hjmou,!,,  I)art,nou,/>,  lian.nU;  ,n„l  m.„„o,,/,,  ,nul  U, 
vach  of  ,l,r,„,  ,n,d  ,„  all  Mnrham,  mrnu.  ,f  Shi,,,,  and  athrr  His  Ma'-'  .„/,/,,,,  /.  ,,/„„„  ;,  ,,,„„ 
or  tiiaij  ajijiir/a/iir, 

Whk,u.=a.  uv..  hay.,  l,...,,   i„fi,n,„.,l  on  .lu-  In-half..  of  tl...   hvsid.MU  an.l  Counc-ill  of  Now 
'  n:;;o  H  :  f  V"""'^"  •■"■>■  '•>■  '"7-  -•«•---«  <-tal.li.h...l  ,.,.  ,„..  au,l.on,i..  or  hi.  >ra.-  In 

M    nts  In.  hvdy  ,,,v..n  way  ,o  .hv.-rs  Ma.rhan.H  or  others  to  h,.....,..  A-lvntur.-rs  with  t    ■  . 

.|  u,    h..,r  trad,  and  JMautatum  i,.  those  part.,  .soe  as  th.y  .suhn.itt  thn„sc.lv..s  to  Hud.  .-o      -ni 

f  onh.rs  as  sha  I    .  s..,t  down.-  ,or  tho  advancement  of  that  plantation,  and  n.oro  r  ^  U  r 

«  ......  nu-rease  o    I'nhlKk  Tra.l..,  notwithstanding.,  ther..  an-  ...ne  what  have  alroadie T  1 

;                   -..   a,v  n.  lurthn-  preparation  to  assun...  a  iih..rtie  to  the.nselves  to  trad,,  to  the  ,  •     ,.  | 

saul  1   anta  ,on,   wnhont  resort  to  the  said  Uovernn.ent  or  orders  established    o,'      ,1 
K..o.i,  XV  l„eh,  .   .t  si,oni. e  ,olh.ra„..l  in  th,.,.,,  wonhl  not  o.dy  hee  a  prejndie..  .,  .  ,    Pla  t'dion 

'     ::'::;:^:;:::;:i;'"^;:;t";j;:V-"''™'>tr'-''-'^'- 

■      ' ■. h  f.«    „'„„'':  ■„';::  ;:,',","'"■'■ ; ''-"  •, ^"■'^"^■" 

.v„„.,.n , :;i,':;:":,;:;:  t.^;:  '■■'«' """-" " ' -k- 


t) 


NEW-YJRIC  COLONIAL  MANUKCRIPTS. 


Order  ayaimt  the  Dutch  trading  to  Xtw  England. 

[Cuvnicil  Kpgislcr,  Jao.  I.,  R.  1620-1623,  V.  2('i9.  ] 

At  Whitehall,  the  IS"-  of  December  1G21 


Pbkse.nt  —  Lo.  Treasurer 
Lo.  President 
Lo.  Privie  iSeale 


M'  Sec>  Calvert. 


Lo.  Steward 
E.  .Marshall 
Lo.  Digbie 


A  Lettei-  to  Sir  Dudley  Carleton,  K<  Hi>s  MiiJ'"  Amlussador  resident  uil/i  the  States  of 

the  L lilted  Pfoviiici'n, 
Whereas,  his  Ma'"  Subjects  have  many  yeares  since  taken  possession  of  ihe  whole  precinct, 
and  inhabited  some  parts  of  the  North  of  \irginia,  (by  us  called  New-England)  of  all  whi.'h 
countries  His  Ma''  hath  in  like  manner,  some  yeares  since  by  Patent  granted  the  quiet  and  full 
possession  unto  particular  persons,  Nevertlielesse  wee  mulcrstaiul  that  the  yeare  past  the 
Hollanders  have  entered  upon  some  parte  thereof,  and  have  left  a  C'ohmie  "and  given  new 
names  to  the  severall  ports  appertaining  to  tliat  part  of  the  Countrie,  and  are  now  in  readinesse 
to  send  ibr  their  supply  six  or  eight  sliipps,  whereof  His  Ma"'  b..ing  advertised,  wee  have 
received  his  royall  connnundment  to  signilie  his  pleasure  that  you  sliould  represent  these  tliinga 
unto  the  States  (Jenerall  in  his  Ma"  name  (who  jure  prima'  occupatiouis  hath  good  and  suflicient 
title -to  those  parts)  and  require  of  them  that  as  well  those  shipps  as  their  further  prosecution  of 
that  plantation,  may  be  presently  stayed.  And  soe,  not  doubling  your  best  endea\''"  herein 
wee,  &c. 


Privy  Coii/icil  to  Air  Dudley  Carhton. 

[i'lnli' I'nl.rri >(«.■.■;    II..|lnn.l,  ll''.'l.  J 

After  o'  verie  heartie  c6mend:.e6ns  to  Vo'  Lopp.  W  ju'reas  His  Ma"  subjectes  have  many 
yeares  since  taken  po.^tsessiou  of  the  whole  pn-cinct  and  inhabited  some  partes  of  the  North  of 
Virginia  (by  us  called  New-England)  of  all  wh'''  countries  His  Ma"'  hath  in  like  maimer 
some  yeares  since  by  patent  granted  the  (piict  and  full  possession  unto  |)articular  jiersous  ; 
Neverthelesse  wee  uu(h'rstand  that  the  yeare  past  the  Hollanders  have  entered  upon  some 
partes  thfi-eof  and  there  left  a  Colonic  and  given  new  niuncs  to  the  severall  porlcs  appertaining 
to  that  jiart  of  the  countrie,  and  are  now  in  readiness  to  send  Ibr  their  supplv  six  or  eight  shipjis. 
Whereof  His  Ma'''  being  advertised,  wee  Iiave  received  his  royall  cnuiandemenl  to  signilie  his 
pleasure  tlnit  vow  siiotdd  represent  fliese  ihinges  unto  lln'  States  (;euerall  in  His  Ma"  name 
(who  jure  prima-  occnpalionis  lialh  a  good  and  sullirieiii  liile  to  ibose  parts)  and  recpiire  of  them 
that  aswell  those  shipps  as  their  further  prosecution  of  thut  plaulutioii  may  be  presently  stayed. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  .     I. 

\nc.  soe   not  doubting  of  yo^  I.opps.  I,.,.,  nulenvo"  heroin  Weo  bid  vow  verie  hnrtely  farewell 
Toni  Uhitehall  the  l-j'"  December  l(i21  '  "artn>  rarewell. 


Ant' 


L.  ('kameu.d 


Lex  ox 


Yo'-  Lopps.  \erie  loving  friendes 


II.  Maxdkvim.i;. 


AllU.VDELt,  u:  iSl-RRKV. 

Geo.  Calvekt 


To  o'  verie  good  Lord  S--  Dudley  Carlton  Kn' 
His  Ma"  Ambassdo^  Resident  w"-  the  States 
of  the  United  I'rvoinces. 


E.  W 


OUrESTER 


.1.    DiGBVE. 


S^  Dudky  Carhton  An^a,.,cuhr  at  The  Hagve,  to  the  Lord,  of  the  CouncO. 

(Tra.io  Pnpcrs,  Stale  Pnppr  offlco.    VI.  xo.] 

"-»  l.i»  li„"  l„  ,1  1„,„„.,1,.  „,,   ',  "    ""■  ^°"''  "'  ^  "■fc""!--'  "■"'»  tl..-  Pm-inct  ol 

p.-».  -'  c :;;;:;::■„:'    ■:,i:;;;:;::;;:  :';::;;■■■'  "■";—: - 1""^™'" 

Mich  shipps  as  ar..  here  i.ren'Mvri  for  tl,../  ,  <-^''"''-«ll.  "ot  only  to  make  stav  of 

""•n,asth..v.smhu-e,l,oundinwi,     v...r,    "","""'"  •'-^"^■"  '»''  0'»  »'"'  ^'ounlry  shipps  being 
1  would  app..;„v  i„  ,h    r  1    i  V  ^    ;",""""■"'"  :"•■  "■'"  "'"'"^'"'^  *"'«'"•  '"-'"-  '-''- 

•.^.v..n,u.iiance:t:,;:z'!;trire.;'>;-:?"j'^-^''''^^ 

-'''l--sofAn.MenianMuerehan,s  ,;t    /T"'        ^-'"^ 

<o  NV"  auer  ,hnr  nmnn-r  ,hev  cave  ,  .    m      n    n        '"  !'  ''"'^'"  f '•"'  '"■--'  •»"  -"'  «  ^i-^rees, 

-a.  a  Tex..l.  a  Xlieland,  ^  ,  u'      e  'Z    7  "   ^'^ '•"■^"•■--  "  -th  &  „  north 

-  ...ui  10  lasts  a,  ,i,e  mi.s,  ,0  K ';; .in :  1 T ';:,:;:;  ;:'"•;:  -r •  •;•  -<^  m>,^  -^ 

a  ■"'inp  at  Amslerdain  boun.l  Ibr  tho.e  „n-ts  •   bnt  t  .  ,  '"  '"'■"'"'  ""''■''  '« 

Plan.ed  ,1,..  by  ,„„..  p.,,,,.,,  .,,  ,,  iJ      .  .l  7'^7^:  ••';"";;  ^;"" -•  '-yM^or  already 

tlHTc  is  none,  because  u-'in  these  few  months  d  '  k  '  ""■""''■  '■'■'■'•^""  '"  '"''i«'^-« 

""•"'-  "'■  '•- nlves  have  ben.  «n,        n  /    ;  '  '"'"'""?'-^  "*'  ^'"«  '""•""^-V  "' ''  -"-I-rable 

'-  ^' -lli-ts  in  those  parts,      r  ;.;.:,;;;-:-  "'-VM.lnce  of  hahitafon  amongst 

»■'■"'-•"".   and   yf  ,h Lun.rev    nnn.       in  V''^^^''""" '''•''*'''''•'''•'""  "<■'''« 

^'.-vnce  „a,.    would    desire    to"  n        ;::i    IZX T' V  '''''''''"   '''"'  '^  -"'" 

•N^'verlheles  because  nior iv  be  knou'.e  t     v     I  .         '•""'''    '"  ""'''■  government. 

<"•  -y  .lu.y  in  denuunuiing  audi   .a  o    , ij^ta        '        '"  '  ''"'  '""""  '""■"'  '  '"'^■•"  ""'  '-"led 

the  o..et  Whereof  ..  .he^.  h^^  t!!: ^Z"^:';^:  1^:^ ;^''' ' ■ ''"'  ^°"""-"^''"  ' 

^  '  '  ^"^^  ^^^^  i«  ^vnnng  necording  to  the 


8  NEW-VOKK  COLONIAL  MAXUSCKir  IS. 

copic  I  si'iul  yo''  Lip"  lieivwilli  ;  W''  those  of  llollaiul  liciiiiiuiKlcd  ol  llu-  iissciiiblic,  vvlicirhy  fo 
tiilvf  iiiHinniitioii  ol'  tlic  l)usiin'ss  (of  wiiicli  tlicy  ])ivli'ii(k'(l  igiionmci')  liu'reiiixjii  to  traiue  an 
iiiisweaii-  to  Kis  .M:i"  w'-''  \vl;;'!i  I  shall  riTcavc  I  will  not  fiiylc  to  atlvcrtisc  yo""  Li)!'.  .So  J  most 
liiiini)ly  take  leave,      rroiii  the  Uagh  tiie  ■'>"'  of  Kehniaiy  H'rJl. 

most  huiiiliiy  lo  he  coinaiiiuh'il 

(Signed)  Duj)n;v  ('Ani,irro\. 


1 


''i 


Sir   Dinlhy  ('((rhtoit^'-:  M<,niiri<0  to  flie  iStaft'S  (rcm/df. 
I  ti;ansi,ati:i>  fi'.om   iiik  ri;i;.N(ii.i 

[SUil,>  r:i|ior  (Iflii'c:    II..11ii;rI,  IC.'i.  ] 

(ieiitlenien, 

1  have  received  express  orders  from  the  King  my  m;ister  to  present  lo  your  L'd'shps 
additional  complaints  in  regard  to  .Maritime  alliiirs  caused  hy  the  suhjeets  of  these  ['nited 
I'rovinces,  especially  l)y  the  Ho'ianders,  and  to  re(piest  you,  in  his  nanit;  to  apply  a  remedy 
to  them  hy  your  authority. 

Sevt'ral  of  his  lOnglish  subjects,  Lords  and  otiier  jiersons  ol'slalion  and  quality  having  a  long 
time  ago  laken  ])ossessi()n  of  all  the  precincts  of  \irgihia,  and  i)lamed  their  settlement  in 
certain  jiarts  of  the  northern  (|uarter  of  said  country,  which  takes  it.s  name  (.Nova  .\uglia) 
thereirom.  Ilis  .Majesty  desiring  the  successful  issue  of  so  sa<'red  and  useful  an  enter|)rize, 
which  tends  to  the  advancement  of  the  Christian  IJeligion  and  the  increase  of  Trade,  granted 
several  years  ago,  as  is  notrn-ious  to  every  one,  hy  his  Letters  patent,  (juiet  and  full  possession  of 
the  whole  of  tlie  said  country  to  several  private  individuals. 

\ot withstanding  which  he  is  inl{)rined  that  some  llollanders  have  la.st  year  lauded  in  some 
parts  of  said  country  and  there  planted  a  Colony,  altering  the  names  of  the  ports  and  harhours 
and  hapti/ing  them  anew  afler  their  liishiou,  intending  to  scud  thither  other  shi|)s  for  the 
contiiHiancc  of  said  i>Ianlalioi  .  and  that  in  fact  they  have  now  six  or  eight  \esselsall  readv  to 
sail  thither. 

.Vow  If.  M.  haviui:  iucmitesi  i>ly  the  right  to  the  said  country  (,/'"''  jiriiiur  <iiriijiiin">iis)  has 
ccnnmaniled  me  to  lepreseiit  to  you  the  state  of  said  ailiiir  and  to  re<piest  you  in  his  name,  not 
only  that  liie  ships  already  ecjuipped  ti)r  said  voyage  may,  hy  your  aullawity,  l)e  stopped,  hut 
also  that  the  ulterior  prosecution  of  said  plantation  may  he  expressly  forhidden. 

Which,  gentlemen,  you  will  take,  if  you  jjlease,  into  prompt  deliheralion.  conununicaling  lo 

me,  at  the  earliest,  the  answer  which  I  am  to  make  His  .Majestv  on  vour  jiarl. 

I';xliihited  in  writing  in  the    \ssend)ly  of  the  Slates  Cenerid  the  It"'  of 

February  Hi-'".',  and  ."^igned 

Dt Di.i.v  CAiii-nruN. 
(Knilor^ied  by  CAHi,r.To.\) 

".Minute  of  my  P'p'i-'ilion  presented 

"  in  writing  tc)  y*  Slates  (i.neral 

•  v'  ;i"'  Feb'-  Ki-JL'.' 


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Feiitim  of  the  WaUoms  and  French  to  Sir  Dudley  Ccnletm.     [o  Feb.^  1622. 

[TRANSLATED    FUOM   THE    FUEN-CII.] 
[  sate  roper  Offlte ;    Holland,  li;22.  ] 

My  Lord  the  Ambassador  of  tlie  iMost  Serene  King 
of  Great  Britain  is  most  humbly  supplicated  to 
advise  and  reply  to  us  on  the  following  articles 

I.  Firstly,  will  his  Majesty  be  pleased  to  permit  fifty  or  sixty  families,  as  well  Walloons  as 
French  all  of  the  reformed  religion,  to  settle  in  Virginia,  a  country  under  his  obedience  and 
wdl  1.  be  pleased  to  protect  and  defend  them  from  and  against  all.'and  maintain  them  iu  tlS 

II.  And  as  said  fan.ilies  may  consist  of  nearly  three  hundred  persons,  they  would  also  wi.h  to 
take  wuh  Ihnn  a  .p.anf.y  of  cattle  as  well  for  purposes  of  husbandry  as  for  their  sunpor  and 
would  therefore  require  n.ore  than  one  ship ;  would  not  his  Majesty  then  accomnmdate  Ihem 
W.U,  one,  supplied  and  equipped  with  cannon  and  other  anus,  on  board  of   Z    th    -  c ^  d 

1\  .  .Miglit  they  not  erect  a  town  for  (heir  sectu-itv  in  s-iid  «..l,.,.t,»l     i 
m,W,- ,l,„v,.  „,„„„,„  „,„      ,        ,'•  '"    '»■"  I'""'"-'',  ,„  l„„,  ,„;,t,  ,„,  „|.  „,,,,„. 

c.lr:t,!;BS'::™j';„;r;vo::^^, "•,'";■■ """"'™  »■«'  "■»■»•  >-i"-  ^-y  »- 


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And  ns  they  iiiulorstood  thai  Iii.s  said  Majesty  luith  established  a  i)iiblic  warehouse  in  London, 
in  which  and  not  elsewliere  are  to  he  unloaded  the  merchandizes  coming  from  said  countries, 
and  considering  tiiat  it  is  only  reasonable  that  those  who  by  tlieir  labour  and  industry  have 
procured  ibr  the  j)ublic  tlie  enjoyment  oi'tiiis  country,  should  receive  the  first  fruits  thereof,  they 
will  siibinit  to  the  constitutions  established  there,  for  that  purpose,  which  Ibr  their  better 
observance  shall  be  couHiuinicated  to  them. 

Under  which  conditions  and  privileges  they  would  pronn'se  fealty  and  obedience  such  as 
faithful  and  ol)eilient  subjects  owe  their  King  and  Sovereign  Lord,  submitting  themselves,  with 
all  tlieir  jjower,  to  the  laws  generally  established  in  said  countries. 

My  lord  Ambassador  will,  if  he  please,  give  information  on  the  preceding ;  likewise  if  it  would 

be  his  pleasure  to  expedite  said  ])rivilege  in  due  form  as  soon  as  possible,  in  consequence  of  the 

shortness  of  tiu'  time  to  collect  whatever  is  necessary  from  now  to  March,  which  is  the  convenient 

season  lor  embarking.     This  doing  he  will  oblige  his  servants  to  pray  God  for  the  realization  of 

his  holy  designs  and  for  health  and  long  life, 

(Signed)  Jose  de  Forest. 

(  Endorsed  by  Sir  Dudley  Carleton) 

"  Supj)licj"ion  of  certaine 

"  Walloons  &  French 

"  wlio  are  desirous  to 

"  goe  into  \'irginia." 


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Secretary  Calvert  to  Sir  Dudhy  Carleton. 

[SUtu  rnpor  onloo  ;  Holland,  10-.-.'.  ] 

In  the  conclusion  of  yo'  last  Ire,  yow  write  unto  nie  that  you  will  treat  with  the  States 
concerning  the  new  I'lantation  of  the  Hollanders  in  \irginea  as  soone  as  von  can  take  informacon 
of  the  state  of  the  businesse,  w"'  W''  you  woulil  have  bene  glad  the  Lordes  of  the  Councell  had 
bene  pleased  to  accompany  their  commauiidm'" ;  I  doe  not  know  what  it  nieanes.  for  from  my 
self  1  doe  not  remend)er  you  had  any  direcon  to  treat  with  the  States  aixiut  such  a  plantation. 
Onelie  I  doe  well  call  to  niinde  that  there  were  certaine  Walloiis  that  olli'red  themselves  and  to 
carry  w""  them  threescore  families,  soe  as  they  might  have  a  jjorcun  allotied  unto  them  in  that 
country  to  build  a  townc  upon,  with  pri\  iledt^'s  \c.  w'"''  ollir  vou  sent  unto  ine,  and  I 
acquainting  His  Ma'"'  with  it.  he  was  pleased  to  rcferre  i|  unto  the  consideracon  ol'ilie  company 
of  Virginea  here,  to  whom  he  had  fiirmerlie  given  ail  power  bv  his  l,res  I'ateiitles  to  admilt  or 
exclude  whom  they  pK'ased  in  that  phmlacnn.  And  thereupon  the  compauv  were  contented  to 
receive  them  iijion  ci'rlaiue  (•ondiciiiis,  w'''  I  sent  unto  vow  to  impart  unto  them.  Svnce  that 
tyine  I  lieanl  uothiiiLr  of  il  nor  niedled  in  ii.  ||'  \i\'  Lopp  have  had  any  further  order  to  treat 
with  the  States  about  it,  I  would  be  verie  glad  to  uiidi'rslaiid  il  lu   \W  iiexl  letter. 

An<l  soe  w"'  my  best  wishes  for  yo'"  health  and  welliiic.  I  rest 

^'o''  liopp'  alli'Ctionate 
S' Martins   Lane      /  friend  to  do  you  service, 

7.  Fely.  Klu'l.        \  For  Vii'  I,(ip|).  (iiu.  (.'Ai.vintr 


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-S"-  Dudley  Carktoii  to  Secretary  Calvert     Extkact. 

[Htiilf  PapiT  Offlco;  Ilollaml,  10i;>.  J 

in  H^Tl!  ''"''"  "°  ""7'"''  '°  "'"  ^on^^\^xn,  I  made  by  order  from  my  LH'  of  the  cou  .cell 
n  H„s  Ma.     nanjo     touclnng  the  new  plantacVm  of  the  Hollanders  in  the  Xorth  of  ^^J^ 

have  the  busme.s  ,„  hand  before  the  States  of  Holland  which  ar^  now  assen.bl^d  "  ' 

i-o  Humbly  take  my  leave.     Hagh  the  0"'  of  :\Iarch  IG-Jl. 

Your  H" 

most  faythfully  to  be 
comaunded, 
ForVMP.  Dldlev  Carleto.v. 


Order  prohibiting  all  person,  to  resort  to  Nero  ^gland  ccUrari.  to  Hi.  Maje.ty^.  Q^-ant. 

I  Prliy  Council  Rogijter,  J«c.  I.,  R.     V.  495.1 

At  Whitehall  the  20  of  October  1622. 


Present.  — Lo.  Archbp.  of  Cant. 
Lo.  'J'reasurer 
Lo.  Pn>sident 
liO.  J'ii\  ic  Scale 
r.o.  Steward 
I.o.  .Mar(|ui,sso  Hamilton 
K.  Marshall 
K.  of  Kellie 


Lo.  Vise.  Grandison 
I.o.  Cirtnve 
yv  'J'reasurer 
.>r  Conij)tr<)ler 
yV  See'-  ("alvcrt 
M'  f 'h^  of  y-  Exch' 
M--  of  the  l{„|,.,s 
Sir  Kdward  Coiuvev 


.\r„«-  .:,„!  ||„v ;,.. ,   „'  '     ,,         '",".'  ■'"   K'"."*""-   "'  "»l»r.m.  t ,„.|v,.,  „„1„  hi, 

:t:z:;::l;;r:r:l::^'•■''■■■'■H''- 

to  his  .M .a- I  H:;;;;,Cu.         ""  '^"''""  '^  "^^"  ""^"  ^'-^  --^'^  "<•  -^-v  Kngland  contrarie 


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Order  for  the  cqypeara  nee  If  ore  IT.  .V.  Coune/l  of  the  Cajn.  of  a  Dutch  Ship. 


[  Privy  Counoil  Ileglalor,  1023-  1625,  010.  ) 


At  WTiitehall  the  88  of  Januarie  1G24. 

Present.  —  Lo.  Archbip. 
Lo.  President 
Lo.  Vic  Grandison, 
Lo.  Carewo 


Lo.  Ciiichester 
M'  Treasurer 
M'  Sec''  Conway 


A  letter  directed  to  Sir  John  Elijot   laiight,  vice  admimll  of  Devon,    The  Mayor  of  Plymouth, 

S''  Ferdinando  Gorges,  Sec, 

Whereas  wee  have  received  information  tliat  there  is  now  a  Dutch  shipp  ryding  in  the  haven 
at  Plymouth  called  the  Orange  Tree  of  Amsterdam,  being  of  the  burthen  of  one  hundred  and 
fifty  tunes,  or  thereabouts,  and  bound  to  a  place  in  America  which  is  comprelu  iided  in  a  grant 
made  by  his  Ma'"=  upon  just  consideration  to  divers  of  his  subjects,  Wee  do  therefore  hereby 
will  and  require  you  to  take  order  that  the  Captaine  or  maister  of  the  said  shipp  be  presently 
sent  up  hither  with  his  commission  and  tiie  plat  which  lie  hath,  that  upon  his  appearance  and 
hearing,  and  examining  the  cause  wee  may  determine  wh:.t  wee  shall  further  thinke  fitt  to  bee 
done.  And  wee  doe  likewise  will  and  require  you  to  make  stay  of  the  shipp  untill  you  shall 
receive  other  directions.     And,  &c.  &c. 


Order  giving  the  Dutch  West  India  C^mjxiny  the  benefit  of  the  Treaty  of  Southau.pton. 


^ 

:% 


(  Pr:vy  Council  Rcgi.ler,    C.  E.  I.     HI.  1ST.  ) 

At  Whitehall  5""  of  September  1C27. 


Present.  —  Lo.  Keeper 

Lo.  Treasurer 
Lo.  President 
E.  of  Dorset 


Ea.  of  Kelly 
M'  Sec  Coke 
M^  CI,' of  y' Ex' 
ArCli'-ofy'Dutchy. 

Whereas  the  conipanie  of  tlie  West  Indies  in  the  united  Provinces  hatii  niaue  humble  suite 
unto  his  Ma'"  that  tht-ir  shipps  employed  thither  eitlier  in  trade  of  merciiandize  or  on  warfare 
forthe  weakening  of  the  cdiunon  enemy,  might  cpiirtly  pass  on  tiieir  intended  voyages,  both 
outward  and  homeward  bound,  without  any  molest iif ion,  stay,  or  hindernnce  by  his  Ma""  own 
shipps  or  those  of  his  subjects  employed  with  I"  of  marque  to  llie  southwards  or  elsewhere.  It 
pleased  his  Ma'"  thereupon  to  d.'ciare  that  his  Ifoyall  will  and  pleasure  is,  the  said  West  India 
Companie,  their  Cap"  Masters,  Mariners,  shipps,  and  prizes,  hy  them  taken  or  to  be  taken 
hereal'ter  uponthe  said  enemy,  and  all  their  goods  and  other  things  whatsoever  to  them  belonging. 


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tp. 


Plymouih,     • 

the  haven 
ndred  and 

hi  a  grant 
»re  hereby 
'  presently 
nance  and 

fht  to  bee 
1  vou  shall 


hauipton. 


iible  suite 
n  warfare 
pes,  both 
la""  own 
here.  It 
est  India 
be  taken 
elonging, 


's?i 


.* 


shall  liave  free  ingresse,  egresse,  and  regresse  into  and  out  of  all  his  Ma""  ports,  havens,  roads 
and  creekes  as  by  tiie  Articles  of  the  Treaty  made  at  Southampton  the  7"-  of  September  1625 
more  at  large  appeareth,  viz' : 

J--!.  That  the  poris  shall  be  open,  and  free  for  the  subjects  of  both  parties,  as  well  m°rchants 
as  men  of  Warrc,  to  pursue  and  take  their  enemies  in  any  place  of  each  others  territories' 
respectively,  and  to  carry  them  away,  paying  the  customs  and  duties  and  observin-  the  Lawes 
of  the  jjlace.  ° 

IC.  If  the  merchants  shipps  belonging  to  the  .subjects  of  cither  side  shall  be  forced  by  tempest 
pursuite  of  Pirates,  or  anie  other  casualtie  to  take  shelter  in  anie  of  the  ports  belonging  to  his 
Ma-  or  the   States,   respectively,   that   they  shall   depart  at  their  pleasure,   without  being 
^  constramed  to  land,  sell,  or  barter  their  conmiodities,  or  pay  anie  customs  for  them. 

17.  The  Cap-  of  shipps  of  warre  of  either  p'-  sent  to  sea  witii  private  connnissions  may 
hk^wise  securely  bring  into  the  Ports  &  Iloades  of  either  p"-,  respectively,  And  carry  away 
such  prizes  as  they  shall  take  from  the  connnon  enemie,  without  giving  anie  notice  or  paying 
anie  customs  to  the  oflicers  of  the  place  (provided  that  they  show  their  commissions  if  they  be 
required.) 

Vi.  That  all  wracks  happening  upon  the  coasts  of  his  ma"'  or  the  States,  respectively,  may 
be  olaymed  within  a  yeare  by  the  owners,  ortheir  assigns,  and  shall  be  restored  without  anie 
suite,  payin  according  to  the  customes  and  duties  of  the  places. 

19.  That  all  suites  arising  betwixt  the  subjects  of  either  parties,  upon  these,  or  the  like 
occasions,  sl.all  have  summarie  proceeding. 

23.  That  there  shall  be  a  freedome  of  Trade  and  Commerre  in  the  Kingdome  or  Territories  of 
y«  Allies,  and  of  Princes  or  friends  newtrall  without  interruption. 

21.  That  y  subjects  of  his  Ma"'  or  the  States,  mav  furnish  themselves,  in  each  others 
countne,  with  all  manner  of  m.mtions  of  amies  cordage,  sayles,  and  victuals  for  the  provision 
of  their  shipps,  not  paying  anie  greater  price  for  the  same  than  the  natives. 

All  which  sayd  articles,  and  every  clause  and  point  therein  contavned,  or  anie  other  mentioned 
m  the  saui  Treatie.      Iti.s  l,is  Ma"-  expr.'ss  will  and  pleasure,  shall  be  punctually  obser%-ed 
kept,   and  fulhlled  by  his  ministers  and  ollicers.      And  he  doth  therefore  herebV   will   and 
command  all  Admiralls,  vice  A.imirall.s,  Cap'",  or  Commanders  of  his  castles  or  forts.  Judges 
Mayors,  Shenfls,  BahHs,  Constables,  &c,  Cap-  and  Masters  of  his  sihpps  at  sea,  and  of  tho«e 
of  Ins  subjects  employed  on  warfare,  or  with  Let"  of  Marque,  and  all  others,  his  Ma"-'  Oflicers 
Ministers,  and  loving  subjects,  whome  in  anie  sorte  it  may  eoncerne,  to  see  this  his  I'rincely 
Declaration  and  pleasure,  carefully,  truly,  and  diligently  put  in  execution,  as  th.>v  tender  his 
Royall  service,  and  will  answer  the  contrary  at  their  p,  rills.     An.l  .urther,  thiit  those  .f  the 
said  compan.e  be  treated  with  that  respect  and  courtesie  as  is  litting  to  be  used  towards  the 
subjects  of  a  state  with    whome  his  Ma"'  is  in  firm  and  ancient  amitie  :    Provided  that  the 
sa.d  couipame,  or  those  whom  ih.  y  d-  or  shall  employ,  carrie  themselves  as  they  ought  to  doe, 
and  not  abuse  this  his  Ma""  Royall  f;ivor. 


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imission  from  O'ovcnir  J'ati  to  W"' Clayhnrnt'. 

I  Virginia.    II.  1.12.  ] 


vomMSi 
ilraitua 


Bv    THE    CoVKIlN'   AND    Ca1'TAI.\K 

Gkxeuai.l  op  \'inniNiA 

ToALi,  to  whome  tlu'st!  pscnts  slmll  conic,  I  Jolm  Vm 
Ksq.  Oovcnio'  nnd  Cjiptaiiic  (.'..ii.miiII  of  Virci„ia  send 
(■•ivclinsr  in  our  Lord  (;„,1  Kv.-rln.sliiiir.  WIhm-.'ji.s  (hero 
roniainf  dyvcrs  places  iiii.J  [larlcs  of  this  king,I„„»,  of 
A'ii-irinia  not  ycit;  (ii.scovcro.l  sine-  the  lu'piniiintr  of  tills 
Tolony,  hy  the  search  and  discovery  whereof  th.-honndcR 
nnd  lyniittes  of  this  plantacon  may  I)e  farr  augmented  and 
such  other  coniodilies  found  out  as  may  ix-e  for  the 
benefitt  and  good  of  the  peoj.le  inhahitiufr  tiie  same 
.  .       /^••'*^-l  J^'ovv  know  yc-e  that  I  the  said  John  I'ott,    out  of  the 

good  opm.ou  I  con,.e,ve  of  the  sulTK-iency  and  experi..,u.e  of  William    (Maybon  e  Fs.r  w  lo 
.ntendeth  tins  somer  to  in.ploy  bimscKi.  vv-  a  sulHcien,   ..ompanv  of  men,  a'sh  .^      oh 

necessary  provisimis  recpiisite  tbr  such  a  voyage  to  discov..-  .Ih,  partes  ^  t.-n  ,    .ie     ,, 
Colony  sc   uate  and  lying  to  the  .outhwani  o,  this  place,  as  alsoe  0/  some  pticuler  pi    .0 
Northward    an.l    m  the    Bay  of  rhesepeiacke:   and  greatly  favouring  the    Pseculiou  o    s 
n   erpnses,  teudmg  soe  much  to  the  inlardgm'  and  welfare  of  this  Colonv,  doe  bv  these  .'s.-.ts 
g.^e  full  power  au.l  authority  unto  hiui   the  said    William  riavborne  to  goe    a",ul    make    his 
voyage  and  sai  e  into  any  the  ryvers  creekes  portes  an.l  havens  within  the  said  Mav  of  ( -hesepeiaeke 
or  into  any  other  part  or  partes  of  this  country  within  the  degrees  of  ;M  a"nd  II    and  there 

to  trade  and  trncke  with  the  Indians  lor  turres  skins  conic  or  auv  ot •  Cnnl.n'i;;;; 

"nt"-v  or  .p.ahty  .soever  they  bee.  Willing  and  re.piiring  him  the  said  William  Clavbome  w-  all 
cbhgence  and  cnvum.speccon  to  be  carelull  in  the  guard  of  hiniselte  and  compnnv  a.^iin^t  the 

.nn    .Mil  ^    .  they  shall  imagine  or  practize,  and  such  of  then,  as  remaine  and   bee  in  termes  of 
amytie  and  Ire.ndsli.pp  receave  iioe  Ju.st  cause  of  .lisiast  or  wrong.    And  tbr  the  better  maimad.^ing 
nd  execution  of  all  -natters  and  occui-rcuces  and  repressing  of  all  .lisoiders  and  mutinies  in.'hi  ^ 
am    bappeni,^    m   Ins  said  vovage :  I    doe    lieiebv   .ive   and  graunt   unto    the  said   ^^•i     m 

shall  m  an>  ^^,se  bee  delimp.ent   or  obs.mate  to  his  authority  ami  command,  accordin '  n.' the 

kwes  and  customes  o   the  seas  and  as  lice  in  his  best  discret shall  think  titt,  lite  onlv  .^      ,e  ^ 

B^  the  e  psentes  willing  an.l  rcp.iriiig  all  and  every  psou  .V  p.soiis  acconipanvinu  him  i,   thi 

'>'«  said   voyage     willingly    and    readily  to    obey .ecute' to  their    belt    power  s 

eomman.L,  and  d.reccons  as  tliey  shall  a,  any  time  receive  or  bee  re.p.ire.l  to  doe  hv  1  '^ 
A\ill.am      laybonie.     And  this  Commi.ssioi,  shall  contim-w  in  foive  for  and  during  the  terme  of 
SIX  mouet  es  next  alter  the  date  hereof,     (.yvc,  at  .fames  Citty  n.-er  mv  hand^id  t  e  S  a 

?„  J  K       r     "      •';'"'""'  '"^'  "'■  """•"  '"  ^''^^  '■""••'''  >-"'■•'  "'■  ''»^  '■->"-•  "'■  "'  '-"vernigno 
Lord  King  Charles  o|  England  &'  Annoque  Domini  l(i:>8. 

(Signed)  J,,,,^  ]>oTr. 


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J    CaI'TAINK 
IINIA 

I  Joliii  Pott 
rciiiia  st-iid 
ii'n'jis  fliern 
ingdoiiK-  of 
ling  of  this 
III'  boniideR 
iiiciitcd  iiiid 
'<■••  for  tlip 
tile    Raiiir. 

flllt    of    fill' 

Kscf  who 

and  other 
ies  of  this 
iifes  to  the 
>ii  ot'  such 
CSC  i 'scuta 

niiikc  hia 
csepciacke 
and  tlii-re 
s  of  whal 
rnc  w'l'  all 
irainst  the 
vented   in 

(ernics  of 
Minadirincr 
s  incident 
William 
m|)aiiy  as 
n.ir  lo  tJie 
c.\cf|)led. 
Ill  in  this 

all    such 

tlic  said 

tcrnie  of 

he  Seale 
iveraigiip 

VoTi: 


ConmUvon  from  Oorernor  TTarvo,,  to    Tf"  Ckiyhonie. 

t  Vlrgiiiiu  I'niiiTS,  75  15.  iso.] 

Tu  all  to  whom  these  jinmits  sho/l  come, 
1.  Sir  John  Harvey,  Knight,  Governor   and    Caiitain   Gener..!  ,.r  v; .  •   • 

j? »'■' '■«',' '■■"■""•"■s-  ^vh..™. „„  „,„„- ai;;;:j  , tr,i ;r™„.::''e °r'"'^ 

»b Il.i-  n.v  <■ ,.i„„  ,„  „,il  ,„„l  inll  °t    ,  „  Ih  .7l'  '""■""  °'  •™"1'-'' '» 

upo,>  .l,i>  „.r  i„„v  „r  S,„,.„,.,  .     -  i,  I        ;  ,  "  "''•"""•'  I'l»"'»t.«.»«f  Ih,.  D,„el,,  .on.ed 

do,    by   these  ],resenls,    with  the  consent  nf  .1,,  i<         .,,.'"' ^''f'''"»  ^^ '"''i'"  Cieybome, 

''"■.'■I .iUN,.,.v,:;::;.;;;':  L  ;r  i;:™:';^:;;™';"'-  "i- «» -«i.i  <'»,..«i„  ^«,z 

in  Lis  ,,,1,1  viniiBo.  ^    ""  '""''  l'"""™  "  "I'all  aiToiiii y  Jiiii, 

Oivon  at  Jnmi'MCity.  ilufb'''or.Marcli    V   I)  -.r. .    ■ 

.-.,  .„d  „.  „.„  r„.., .,..  ,..„,„„  yJroi,; -/.t;,;::;:  :i::r  vSr '^^^^  ""■^"^'""'■' 

John  HAHvtjv. 


Grant  of  Trading  Privilege  to  Cap*  Clayborn,. 

t  Virginia.    II.  151.  ] 
ClIAKLES  K. 

AllexandcrKn-onrlVincipalSe"  L  :^  r  ^T'"''^^^  "'  ""'  "'"  '"'^•'•'""■^  ^"-  ^\'""' 
subjects  .hoc  have  char  J  over  .  ro  ic  ^s  y  "!  ^T'""'  "''  "^'""-^  '"■-"•  '--"? 
course  tin-  interchange  of  ,...  ,        ,   ,!  . "    ^7  '"f'""'  ""•'  ^"^^-  '^™''-»''  <"  i^-Pe  a 

'ii-.very  ,br  increase  oi.rad      n  ',  ,     "''  ^'""   ''""  "'•'•''^'""'  ^  ^'"-  f"  "-ke 

suel.  worthie  intei.cons  and  are  Ts^  C  .  t:^;;':;  ,^""^"  ''"''  ''""  -'•>•  "-"  ^'I'P-e  of  all 
b-n,  .or  the  releeile  and  condort  of  lose  .ur  s  d  '''''T'T'"'  "  ""■""  ''— ""K-  therein, 

to  licence  and  awthonzc  V  said  Wi    hn!  r    v    ''         T''  "''"'^"'"  "*'  ""•  ''""'*---'  ^hese  are 

dlMin  Llajbourne  h,s  associates  and  oon.panv  freely  w%ut 


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intcrrupcon  from  time  to  time,  to  trade  and  traffique  for  come  furres  or  any  other  commodities 

whatsoever  w-  their  ship],s   men   hoates  and    merchandize  in  all  seas  cJasles  rivers  creekes 

Imrhonrs  lands  and  territories  in  neere  or  abont  those  partes  of  America,  for  which  then-  is  not 

allready  a  1  atf-nt  grannted  to  others  for  sole  trade  ;  and  to  that  eflect  Wee  recp.ire  and  conunand 

you  and  every  one  of  yon  pticnlarly  onr  Irnsiy  and  welheloved  f^ir  John  Harvey  Kn'  (Jovernonr 

and  r  iv-st  ol  onr  Conncell  of  and  for  onr  Colonic  of  \irginia  lo  pn.itt  and  snfiiThim  and  them 

w     then-  said  shipps,  hoates,  merchanndizes,  cattell.  mariners,    servannfes  and  such  as  shall 

wdhnghe  accompany  or  bee  imployed  by  them  from  time  to  time  freely  to  repaire  and  trade  to 

and  agen  n,  all  y'  aforesaid  partes  and  places,  as  they  shall  thinke  fitt  and  their  occasions  shall 

rcqun-e,  wnhout  any  stopp  arrest  search  hindrance  or  molestacon  whatsoever,  as  yow  and  every 

of  yow  will  answer  the  contrary  at  yo^  perilles  ;  giveing  and  by  these  presentes  graunting  unto  the 

said  \\  n>  Claybonrne  full  pow.-r  to  direct  and  governe  correct  and  punish  siu'h'of  onr  subjects  as 

sha     bee  under  his  command  in  his  voyages  and  discoveryes,  and  for  soe  doing  these  psentes 

shalbee  a  sufhcient  warrant,     (iiven  at  our  Mannour  of  East  Greenwichc  the  16">  day  of  Mav 

m  y' seventh  yenre  of  our  raigne  1(J:!1.  . 

To  onr  trusty  and  welI)eloved  our  Gov'nor  and  Conncell  of 
Virginia  and  to  all  our  Lieutenants  of  J'rovinccs  and 
countries  in  America,  (.'o\'-nors  and  others  haveing  any 
charge  of  Colonies  of  any  of  onr  subjects,  and  to  all 
Cap"  &  Masters  of  shipps  and  generally  to  all  our  subjects 
whatsoever  wbome  tlu'se  psents  doe  or  may  concerno. 


Cup'  Mawn  to  (  J/-  Scc);t,tnj  Cake  ?  J 

[TrnJi'  rnpvra,  fiolo  Pupir  Offlcf,  X.  1. ) 

Right  Honorable 

In  r  yeare  of  o'  Lord  God  Ifio).  or  thereabouts  certaine  Hollnnd.Ts  were  upon  the  .'oast  of 
^e^v  Knglan.l  tradmg  w"-  y'  Indians  betwixt  Cape  Co.id  nnd  Bay  de  la  Warre  in  -JO.  degrees  of 
>ortherly  iatnu.l,..  being  a  parte  of  that  cmuitry  whi..h  was  granted  to  Sir  Walter  lfawlei.d>  bv 
Qneene   Ll./abeth  m  Anno   !.-,.».  an.l  afterwards  to  diverse  other  s..b,.c:s  muh.r  V  title  oV 

^n•g,n.a;    w  nch  .■onntrey  was  .livi.le.l  by  agree nt  ot  y"  \  ir.inia  con'.panv  and  ti.e  North 

^"''    '''if;'  ' ■'•"'    '•""'"•'ue.l   alterwar.!    by    Ki„g  J,„„..s   i,,    Anno   KKHl  to  v'  President  and 

Counsel.    ,r  y  Plantations  there,  w h  have  b, e  se,,,..,  in  N  irginia  on  r  one  1.:!  I 

Westwards,  now  about  lortie  yeares;  and  n.  New  Kndand  on  the  other  ban.l  to  V  Ka.Mward 
above  ...  yeares  smce  The  sayd  Hollanders  as  Interlopers  lell  into  v^  .ni.ldle  betwix,  the  .ayd 
pinntacns.  and  at   their  r-tur ,f   their    voyage   aloresavd.   published   a    Mapp   in   n'   Low 

Xrx'H  "    -V"-       ^'"  '■ "■  ' ' '"' '"'^'  '''•^'"'"  • '•"!•.■«  ■-..Id.  ulal'  Vtvlle  of 

„,  "  '^"'"f '";•''•  ^''^""•'  y  -'< y  IVnice  -,f  Auranire  to  y  ...ontri-  and  river  .^  Manahata. 

;  '7  >    ^'""•";";"  ""-  I"--'-  (--  H.n.vd  countrey  was  n v  wares  bH,.,-..  discovered  . 

Enghshmen  m  their  voyages  to  N'irginia )  and  giveing  other  Dutch  names  to  other  places   o 


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De.„n.e  in  U,eir  ,...,1..,  ..,„i„  Kin,  Jan..  upon  .■on.plli'rof      'Ct^,.:     r::'; 
fenhnando  C  o,-,es  Kn- and  the  ..id  S^  .ann.l.  A.^all  (fonn.y  G^v^  of  ^  -^    f  l^Cnn 

?--«'>■•  ;! ;"  I '"r'n '";"•''  '","■''  "^•"''■••^  "■  ^'""  ^•^^^  '^■^•^'  ">-  '-^  s^"-  oir  a ' 

^.,,  ..„.       o     e  Led  of  Don  a..t..r  th.ir  And.n.ssado'  at  y'  Ha^,e,  qn.stioned  the  State,  of 
..«„...,.  Lcwtonntnes  fo.-  ,ha,   „.„er.  ^urU   y  Lords  y-  4.e.   hv  anBwe        si 

And  alheit  tliev  were  u-irned  I.v  ,-  r     r  i  Hollancf  of  OOO  tiinnes  or  thereabouts. 

Kin,,  of  K„,dand.  vett  net  he!     '  u"  ""     r"  '"'"^'' ''"'  ""■>■ '''''  ">'"  ^''^^^^ries  of  y- 

tia.le,  vih.fvin-  o^  .Nation  fo  tl>e  Indi-.ns  -.nd  -v.  ir  ""  ".'"'*  """nO  they  dui  persi.st  t..  plant  and 
and  have  n^-ui:  sundry  .o  d  r    u      ;      "  '''' '  "'■  T"  '^""'"'' '""'  ''''"'''y^  "''  """-'^ 

yean,  thev  have  returned  (as  .^  t  rT^I n  •' n     ■"'"  '  """"  '"'  """'""' '  '"^'""-'"v  ''»« 

Apriil  ..    ^  ^        '  '    '"  ''"'^'"'  ^  '•'"""  ^^■"^•^"'-  ^'^.V'-^^.S  be.ide,s  other  connuodi.ies. 

Ki^i-'      i  ^o' no"liunibie  tenant 

(Indorsedhy  Sir. loini  Coke,  Se.>  of  State)  (•''iTned)  Jii-v  .M.v^,,v. 

"  t'ap:  Afason  conceniin^f 
"  tlie  Hoihuiders  in  X'irginia." 


Sir 


■SV.  lu.fo>an,fo  Gor.je.  to  Cap*  .W.>n  aI>ou,  an   Erp.m>n  on  M.  />.,Vi. 

t  Tr«,li.  t'ii[-.i^.,  Nlnl..  i>,,H,r  oniii..    X.  «. ) 


M 


Oil  Thin-.sdny  niwlit   I  receaved  yours  of  il„.  •t(»<i.  ,.r  \i      i     i 

'"'-  V .l.-d  nKain.t  those  of  the  I) .,      ,   '  ,  '          '  ^^''7^'  ^'^  ''''  '  "■"•••"'fan.l  howo  vou 

^  '"'i-  <l.ey  will  no,   I.ee  over        s  v  '       '•         '""  «''"'"."""  '"'"""- '"  »-'•- "-  Ms. 

--1.  i. ernes  l.o.h  fhe  h„n  r  i  f   h  •  K  '  <"          '"^  "'  '""  """""•  '•""^"''•'•'•"^  ""- 

^"•-"-  vo ,„ .„,..,  :, , ;  t:::  i."": '" '^: '"""  ""■  ""'■^-'  ""•>■  • •' 

yon   wi.h  an  unhappy  aee.den,  ,1.       ,  ^.^^^^^ 

be.u.  ..^  ...y  Lor..  , Wle. d  divers  'ZZ  t  ;:Z;!:il:r::;''  r-     '-  ""-'"« 

VuL.   IJl.  '   »       '•-   •'•»■•>■"  .r,!  tt  horse  rn.r,  I  (ooi^e  n 

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ope  to  bee  w-  you  .n  very  shorte  time,  ^vl,at  shiCte  soever  I  .nakc  to  travell.     I  am  sory  to  ble 
ou  are  soe  poorely  seeouded  in  a  n.atter  see  just  aud  hou-     I  conceive  you  n.ay  Ta  ve    on 
M;  Hnrly  a  coppy  of  ,bat  w-  can.e  to  n,y  han.ls  from  those  of  Aew  pfy.noutlj   w"n "e 
Pfculers  than  ean.e  to  n.ee.     Itt  may  plea.se  you  that  ].ee  n,av  bee  spoi.en  w-'ahom  it.     1  do  b 

TtolrTy  Tr'-'  ^'f ''^  f'  *° '''-'  '"^" ''' '''"' ""''  ""■  ^--^'^  -"'--t  '^'-'•■•^'■-^" 

f  on   thence.     And  that  u-  .s  now  to  bee  desired  is,  that  we  may  bee  heard  to  sj-eake  before 

ought  bee  done  for  the  shipps  dispatch.     I  hope  you  will  n.ake  son.e  sh.f.e  ,o  sende  away  tl  e 

horses  I  sent  yon  before  the  receipfe  of  M^  Kyres  to  the  contrary  for  I  knowe  they  wilbee  of 

nmre  service  and  worth  then  any  you  will  serve  your  selves  W'-all  att  the  Islands :  be;ides  heere 

.s  noe  sh.ppmg  that  goes  from  hence  till  towards  the  winter  quarter;    but  what  you  doe 

betweene  you,  shall  please  mee,  thoughe  I  desire  extreamely  they  may  goe  att  this  "present, 

thoughe  It  were  wholly  on  my  owne  accompte  for  th..ir  transportacuu  w>"  the  horses.     Lett  this 

sufhce  I  pray  you  for  this  present,  for  that  my  paine  will  sutler  mee  to  say  noe  more  att  this 

hme,  save  only  I  beseech  you  to  remember  n,y  humble  service  to  my  Lord  Marshall  and  to  lett 

his  bono'  knowe  the  misfortune  that  retaynes  mee  from  attending  His  Lopp:  soe  soone  as  my 

harte  desires,  and  soe  much  yon  may  bee  please.l  to  lett  my  LonI  of  Warwick  knowe  in  like 

manner,  W"  the  remembrance  of  my  service  id  bis  Lopp.  beseeching  him  not  to  be,,  slacke 

wherein   you    knowe    his  beipe    may   further   the   best    wee    shall  gaine  thereby  wilbee    the 

knowledge  ol  what  may  bee  expected  from  him  hereafter ;  and  so  J  comitt  you  to'do.l  and  rest 

^o'  assured  loveinti  friend 


Bristoll  the  C.""    } 
Aprill  U\-]-j.      ) 

To    his  assm-ed    loveing   freind 
Caplaiiie   John    Mason  att    bis 
house  att  Debtford.  psent  tlieise. 


(feigned) 


I'KHI).    "ioRGES. 


Oaulter  of  Twilhr  Gov'  of  Xe,v  .Wtherhnnl..  to  the  Gov'  of  New  Emjhnd. 

Cj-  !  Trmlo  Popt  r«,    Huil»  I'nprr  nffloi-.    X.  sa  J 

That   whi.-b  you  alleadge  c.mc-rning  the  use  of  the  Iliver  w'"  vou  instance  the  Kinge  of 
England   hath  graunted  to  bis  sul.je.ts  and  therelore   lit  seemes  strange  unto  yow  that   wee 

have  taken  possession  .hereof;    I.  seemes  very  straunge  unto  mee,  who  for  niy  owne  paret 
one  wishethat  ins  Ma-  of  Kngland  and  the  Lor.is  of  the  States  «;enerall  concerneing  the 

unms  and  parting  o,  ,heis  .p.arters,  w .gree.     And  as  goo, .ghb..r«  .ee  nn.ht  live 

hese  h  a  hemshe  conn.ryes.      Vnd   therefore  1  desire  yow  soe  louge  ferr  vo'  pten. 

clann  of  the  said  If.ver  , 11  ,he  Ki„,e  „,  Kmdand  .„d  ....,  „„,.,,„  ^,,,,i,„„,.,  ;,^     ,^.,.^,    '^ 

bee(aH  concernem.  „ „.„)  ,„,..,,.     ,  ,,,,,.  •„  „„.,„„„„  ,„.,,,.  ,^,,^,,^  ,,^^,  ,^,_._^^,^  (ienendmd 

he  au.honze.1   Ues,    India  Company  ,„ken   possession  of  ,he   foremen. ioned    l,iver.   and  f , r 

""""""">■  ""• •  •'-'■  -"  "IM-  nu  I s..  on  ,he  Nor.h  side  ..f  , aid  Ifiver.  wi.h  iint    o 


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plant  &c.     Itt's  not  the  intent  of  the  States  tn  tnL-a  tu^  i      i  /■ 

Kinge  of  Spaine  hath  done  hy  the  P  .perDo.nti  n  h  r  tT  T.'''  '""''  '"^''''''  ""'  ^^« 
attsonu.  reasonable  and  convenient  Zew^"'  7       "^'  '"  ^'■'""  *^«  '''''^  ^^'^^ives 

pnrte  of  the  world  are  aZZ^^Zs  th^  'T  T'  '"'^  '""'  '^'^''^•^"-  I"  ^1- 
P^rte  or  portion  thereof  th^ 'i::;;;:  '  ,^"  JIl^ir^Tsldd't^'""'  '''  ^""  °^  ^  '''' 
should  bee  occation  that  the  Kinees  AH'"'  of  Fn  JL  .n^\,     t  I  '"^  '°''''>'*'  '^'''^t  ^^'^« 

fall  into  anye  contention      W her.w^,    «<  England  and  the  Lords  the  States  Generall  should 

protection  o?A.n>igh,7r;od;::i:;^r^;:ttgf  '  ^°'-"  ^'""  "^  >-°'  ''■'"'  '--i'y  unto  the 

Yd'  true  freinde 
Written  in  ihe  Fort  Amsterdam  Gaulter  ok  Twillrr. 

in  New  Xetherland  4  October 

new  Style  1C3;J. 

This  letter  was  s.;nt  from  the  Governo'  of  the 
Diifch  Plantation  to  the  (Joverno'of  the  Knglishe 
("ollonye  alt  the  Massachusetts  Bave,'  and 
there  translated  out  of  Dutch ;  whereof  this  is  the  coppie 


T/ie  Privy  Connril  to  the  Earl  of  Portland. 

I  I'rivj  CouiicH  Kc«.    tliu.  I.     X.  494.  j 

At  Whitehall  the  20"'  of  March  l(j;M 

I'RESENT. -  Lord  Arch  Bp.  o^  Canterbury  Ins  t;race 

ItO.  Keeper  t        ^       • 

I       .     ,   ,,       „  *^0'  CottiuErfon 

Lo.  Arch  .5p.  of  York  l„.  >,,.,,,,^,    ,, 

'*"•  '  '•'^•'«"  '^•'ale  ^y,  ,YYvy, 

1-0.  \is(<  Wiiiil,  .  \rr  C    .    Ti-     ,   ,       , 

M'  Sec.  \\  nidei)aiik. 

c-v:n::;;:;;:t;:;;:;:j;:;;;;:r  ;n;r"^  T^r  -''- '-'-''  --  -  ^^^ 

••>  drawe  as  n.anv  of  His  Males,.'  '"'■^■"' ''  "'^"'■'  "'"  « ^•"••^•'•s  of  which  ship  seeke 

'-eby  ,0  prav  and  re.p  i"     r^^     \    ,  r-'"''^-'^^^      " /"T  —   "-   ""-lore  .hough,  .it 

-"  i"  tin,  ship  Iviuu    here'      ,  hi     ;,  ^  ^  ^'  '^'' '-V""' ;'"•"•'"""  ••■■•'-  "'"t  all  U.e  Kn.lish  as 

-y  o,  ,li;  Ma'  po...es  :.i   .i  I  "r^'  ""T  """  ^'r"  '"■^••'"*''-  '•"•'"•  "'■"-  -  into 

HuHered  ,o  serve  Inv  loreine     -,     ^ !  'tT^T'    ^  '''''"'  ""'  """"  '"'  *''^  ^'""  -'^'"''^ 

-^  — ^'^  -'■"- ;••  ><•'- .-;::,;: -aH;;:::^  t;r::  *';;.^;;:,r "" '''-" '  -^ 

''i>.  Alrlib.  (iII'am.. 
I<o.  J\i'e|iir 

I'".  Arcli  Bpof  VoituK 
''"•High.  Chamb. 


M'  Sfcretario  Windkuanrij. 


F.".  CliaiMb.  of  11  M'  llousrhoid 
Ki).  \  isc  WiMni.EDuv 

I-O.  CiiTTINOTON 

M'  Tnr. 


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M'-  Jerome  Ilawky  to  JP  Sa\  Wli  Uanlv. 

Riirllt  IIou''''  [TrB<icI'ni>ore,  Slate  rniHrOilleo.    XIll.  4.] 

lpi)on  t!ic  20th  of  Mnirh  last  I  took  tl.o  l...ul,Incs,s  to  psnit  yoi.  w-  my  lottors   whordn  I 

gave  only  a  tuch  of  the  business  of  our  AsscMnhly,  n-i.vnn^  yo-  ll.moMo  ilu-  go.u'n.il  letters 

sent  i.y  >r  Keinp  Iron,  the  Govern^  iuul  Councell.   Sin.r  w^"  lyn.e  heare  arrived  a  Dutch  shipp 

%v  '  con.Ls.s>on  front  the  yong  (^.eene  of  f^uva.len  an.l  .\^n.A  I.y  eight  of  the  Clu-ile  Loriles 

ot  bwe.len,  the  eoppe  whereof  I  uoitUl  hav  taken  to  sen.l  lo  vo'  llono^  hut  the  Captayne  would 

not  i.nutt  n.e  to  take  anycoppe  thereof,  except  hee  .night  hav.-  l.ve  t.a.le  ti.r  tohaeeo  to  carry  to 

^weaden,  w^"  being  contrary  to  his  .Ma"  instructions,  Ih."  (iovern^  excised  hin.selll.  therof. 

he  shipp  ren.ayned  heare  about    10  .laves  t^,  .-elresh  w"'  wood  and  wat.'r,  durin.r  vcu  ty„ie 

the   yVoi    the  said  shipp  n.ade  knowne  that  holhe  hin.selle  and  anolh.'r  shipp  of  hPs  company 

w.'re  bo.u.d  lor  Deiawa.v  liaye.  w'^  is  the  confines  of  \i,-gi.,ea  and  New  Kngla.,d,  a,.d  the.; 

hey  ptend  to  ...ake  a  plantation  and    to   plant  tobacco,  w"  the  J)utch  .lo  aliso  ahea.ly  in 

J  u.lsons  |{,v.-.-,  w"  i^  t!,..  v.MT  .M'xt  rivr  .Northard  from  Delawaiv  I5av...      All  w"  b.nng  JJis 

•Ma"  teiTiloiys,  1  hmnbly  .itii-r  the  c..nsideiati.m  ther,-..f  unt..  yo^  H.mo^  and   vf  His  Ma"-  shalhe 

'''''"'";''"'  " ^''  "I'l"'"  "">■  ^•"'"•^''  ••"'"■'■  li"-  'vn.oving  then,  and  pv.M.linu  o'th.Ms  fio,,,  s,-atin« 

'■i-M.  Ills  .Ma-  le.Tel.nys,  1  hun.biy  o.n.vive  it  ...ay  be  .hme  by  his  Ma-  subjects  .,f  th.'se  parts 
...akin:,  use  o,.ly  of  .nn.e   Kuglish  ships  that  ivsort   luMlh..- fbr  fa.ie  vcnlv:  an.l  be  no  .-hai-ge    ' 
ill  all  to  His  Ma'"'.  "         "  ® 

1  iun  xm  yet  able  lo  give  yo^  llono''  so  uoo.l  an  a.voinpt  „f  tin-  estate  of  His  .Ma-  .-evenewe 
hea.-e  as  I  .l..s.r..,  u.  .vga.d  it  was  lale  in  the  y.are  b..lor..  I  airivnl.  and  th..  bushu-ss  of  our 
Assen.hly  hathe  taken  up  all  ...y  tyi.u-  hetherto,  but  by  th.-  m-xt  ivlnnu-  of  shipping  I  shall 
|''>'i.'avor  to  bnug  things  in,.,  b.-ti.T  .„•.!..•  then  li..,-,.,.,|i„-..  li,..y  have  b.-in.  an.l  bv  ihat  tvn.e  ] 
hoi.,,e  to  mak.-  „  a|,p..an.  that  y..'  I,.,,,..'  hatlu- .loiu-  His  Ma'-  s.-ni.v  in  ,nv..i„..  him  nothvOf  the 

.•state  .,1  h.s  n.v..nne  in  th..s..  pa.ts  ;  w"  al,l,ou.T,'l  .•an.,, wsaye  i,  wilb.-  u.val.  v,-t  I  psu..„. 

It  .s  so  la.T.-ons,.h.n,l,le  as  that  His  Ma-  will  m„  ihinkeit  fit!  to  be  lost:  for  I  .loulit  net  bu,   it 
will  s..,-ve  t„,h.|,ay  III,.  p..„tion  w'Mlis   Ma"-  is  pl.-ast-d  to  allowe  the  (:ov...-.M-,'a.lv    w'"  is 
■i-lOO..  pr  a.in  :  yf  His  .Ma-  be  pl,.as..,l  to  :n,pl„y  itt  that  way.-,  a.i.l  !  hoape  to  inipn.v..  it  .layly 
as  n..w  .■.,m,.rs  ,io,.  ,.„nvas,.  th,.  pla..ta,i.n.,  b,.si,l..s  His  Ma"  ..us,„m,.s  li„n,  h..n,v  wilbe  nn...h' 
lietter  nnd.Mstoi.d  tlnn  Ii,.|vt,)li,i-e  tl„.y  hav,.  b,.in. 

Sin.e  n,y  ..omi„^r  „,  ,|„.  ,,i,,,,.  „,•  Treamnv,-,  I  hav..  ,l....,.n„..l  s,,,,,,.  ,n„l,.r  han.l  oppositio.ts 
ma.le  agamst  n.e.  but  litl,.ll  hathe  app..ar...l  in  publick.  ,l„.n.f.Mv  I  ,au  ,u.t  part i.^ulaily  lave  it  to 
any  ...an-s  charge      A...1  b....aus..  I  |,nd..  that  it  chi,.||y  aym..s  at  th..  I,in.h.,.n,  n.,.  in  n.akimi  a..y 

bench  It..  .,1  my  ,,h,,..  (  wh,.,vof  I  assur,.  yo'  Hon,,'  I   hav,.  no,  vet  nu th,-  vah.,.  of  liv..  pound 

tovvans  my  cha.u,.s)   I  .1.,..  ih,.,-|,„v  mak,.  it   my  humble  snte  unto  vo' H,...o' lhat  you  wilbe 
J.  ease.l  to  nn.ve  the  Kini:  in  my  behalle  au.l  p,.,u.r  H.s  Ma"  warrant  li,;  my  lees,  to  th"..  elli..!  „f 
this  I  sen,!  cn..los,..l.  w"  b,.ing  a<i.l...l  to  yo'  fon,...r  favours,  will  inn..],  .......vas..  my  „bli  -at.ons 

to  yo'  il.,.i„'  and  i  shall  still  .•einayiie 

^o' Hollo's  much  dcvol...l  s.-rvant 
.lames    l,,wi.e  in      )  in 

Virginia.  H  May   Kill-,  >  •'*="""   "*«'■'•»■• 

Tu  lb.'  Ifi^h,  H,,u"-  .<'  r.:incis 
Win.ii'banki'  K'  JVinrrpall 
t-^eci-t.tary  to  his  .NIa'- :  —  p's.iit  these. 


M 

4 


,  wlioroin  I 
•rail  letters 
)utc]i  sliLpj) 
•ili'.  Lorilea 
lyiie  would 
to  carry  to 
I'llt!  tlierof. 
I,  w'""  tynie 
s  coinpaiiy 

and  then! 
already  in 

I'eiim-  J  lis 
la"'-  siiaihe 
nil  isealiiif; 
iiese  parts 
110  cliargo 

re\  t'liewo 
I'ss  of  our 
■K  1  sliiill 
at  tyme  1 
tire  oCilio 
t  I  p.'^umt; 
not  l)tii  it 
ily,  \v"  is 

•  it  dayly, 
ill)e  iiiucli 

)posilion8 
laye  it  to 
dvini;  any 
M"  pound 
ou  wilbe 

•  eHect  of 
>l'^;atiun8 


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LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     I. 


Conveyance  of  land,  on  Lon.j  Fdand  by  Janm  Farret  Deputu  of  the 

Earl  of  Stirling.  ^    if    J 

[  N'cw-Vi)rk  piipors  HI.  A.  2(1.  27.  ] 

s-nliu.  aid  deliv      "   ^   i     I         •  "'""ir""'  """""  '"'""'"">•  ">  '""-'   ?"';•  l-ihre    the 

|^■.•Hp,t.u.reo^::J  e  r  :  ;  n^  :;:;'7'V"r  ''""■  '""""••"^  '"'""''^  ---'^  *•- 

"•"i  -vonerate  the  sai.l  Kdu^,  ^       T  .j   n    ^ ''''f ''V''''"  '"•"•^""•■^'  ''-  -''l-i'  'ii-haree 

Proprie.v  as  the  said  KaHe    e  '    v ed  of  r  '  '■"■":/""'''^-'"  -  '"-'"<-  ='  right  title  and 

tl..'  said  Jan.es  rarn't.  having  n.vself  Cdl  „  ,»       ,  '""'  ^'■''''""'    •^"''  "'"<  1 

""-"•'  .''nd  for  his  Lop.      el  V    er  '       '■■■    '  "".'^"  ""■■■  "'"  '  •'"'"^  ''"  '"•  1'-'  '•"  '"^  I^op- 

-■-•>  A,eneie  ,  h       '  ,       •      .      ':ni     'Z^'T"^  ■",^"""'""^"  """■""^  ''^"'-  ''"'  ''>•  V'Ttn.  ^ 

:i'"  -"  '■^''-'•''  i'.-,i  I).::: ; ; ;  1    :,  :r,  ;x  r':rf""  t\  ^"""""  "'""••-*"  -^ 

ll''i'vs  and  sue.vssors  lnve    is  ■dwoln.  .  Asso.^iates  and  liiat  the  .anio  parties 

'•''"'"••'  ^'"-"   •--•   l^nv      M    S  'r      "'  '•>■"':•  ^-l"-'i<-"».vsai,l.  the  saij 

l-l-"«.'th  .0  the  said  Corporation  their  Vl.....       ..    ^  '/  "'    '"  /'  ^^'■ll-.y  wnh  what  Ifoyalties 


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su.ro«Hors  i,.  the  p.-mvabl..  ..njoy .uent  ..f  ,1...  pn-nusen  ngainst  all  pn-nons  what«oover  In  vvitnesse 
Jiereol  J  liavi;  lioroimto  set  my  luuid  and  seale  tlie  II""  or.lmic  l(i;t!). 

JaMHS    FArilCllTT. 

Witnesso     ]Matiii;\v'  Sindhui.anu 
I{oii'  SrMKi.v 

iiiiirkc 
TiidM  :      ■/■     ('(ii)i>i;k 

his 


1  A  fnic  Copii  comiiarcd 
\  Mfiiiy  IVarson,  Ift-g' 
'  .Mav    th.'    (>"•     1()7I 


f 
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/.,)/■(/  Sf('r///i</6'  ( \>iijinn(il!nii  ,,/  thr  .'.;rf,<  of  L»i<j  Mand. 

I  N'  n   Kiiitliui.l,  I.  fti,  ] 

I  William   Karle  ..f  Si.Tlin.'  .]...■  n.ak,.  kn„w....  to  all  ni.M.  to  whom  it  .loll,  or  mav  roiavrn.- 
Hut   xvlieivas  .lam.'s  Kanvt   Cent,  my   laxMull  A,«..„|    apun    l.on-  LslMud  \e  in   Ameriea  Imtli 
dispose.l  l.y  sal.-  ..t  div.'.s  lan.ls  in  my  nam.'  an.l  lor  my  us..  Mp.ai  (I,,-  said  Island  and  Island.s 
a.lja.vnl  Nv.lhm  my  palfnl  a.vordin.u:  to  the  pour.-  yivn  him  l.y  mvsrllo  Aprill    I(j;t7    unto 
M.Kvar.l   ll..w.>ll,  Dani.'l   How,  an.l  ih.Mr  h.aivs  an.l  su.r.-ssoms"  lorVv.T  a,-  than  I'.'a.'omi.-t 
to  y  east.Tnu.sl  pouil.-  of  y"  sai.l  Lonj;  Islan.l  ;  an.l  UMl.>  .l..lm  Th.nnas  an.l   Fahvanl  KarinKlon 
and  sn.r.'ssiv.'ly  i.,  ih,.  l..n,u.'sl  iiv.-r  of  llinn  m.I   to   his   h.-iivs  and  assiun.'s  lor  .'v.-r  •  an.l 
nnto  .Malh.-w    S.nuh'rlan.l  an.l  his  h.-in's   an.l  assipa-s  lor  ev.T :    I  sav  %vhats....v,-r  l.argaino 
.•.mtrad    and  c.ai.-lnsion    ih.'   al...v,-   nam.'.l    purli.'s    (Ihr  Ih.ans.'Iv.'s    h.'ir.'s    an.l   assi,cnes   (b 
rv,.r)  hav  ma.i,-  w'"  ,M^  I'ar.'t.  a.r..r.lin!:  t<.  ih."  (•usl..na-  ..f  .New  Knulan.!,  I  lh."  said  W-  Karl 
ol  SwrUn,-  ratili.'  an.l  h.)l.l  ..f  vala,-  in  law  ;   an.l  .I...'  np.)n  llm  r.'qn.-st  .)l'  my  sai.l  A^.-nt  Jai 
Far.'l    l,y    Ih.'se  pr.'s.ail.'s   i.in.l   my   s.'lf.-  h.-in-s  an.l   a.ssiuiu.s   1.,  .lo,-  anv  inrth.'r  a.t  ..rl'hinLr 
xvh.T.'hy  ..r  wh.'n'wiih  y  lill.'s  of  y- al.ove  nana-.l  parlies  (viz' )  Howell,  Mow,   l'arnngl..nfs. 
San.l.'rlan.l.  ami  ih.ir  h.mvs  an.l  sn.r.vs.s.."  li.r  evr,  may  lu'  .slrenmh.aa'.l.  w"  lh,.y  hav  nn.ler 
Ih.'  him.l  atal  se.ile  of  my  Ibivsai.l  AKent  .lam.-s  Karr.'l,  ..f  w"'  I  am  l.y  him  liillv  sali,.tie.l  ;  and 
that  h.'  haih  in  Inll  .salislm-lion  (or  the  sai.l  lan.ls  for  my  u..e  iv.vIn.mI  aV.anp.M.ail  sum  ..f  na'au-y. 
m  .•.aisi.h.ra.'nn  ..f  w"  m.-n.-y    [  ,l..e  a.-.piitl  all   riuht.  till,.,   inl..r.'st  an.l  .l.-maml  ..f  an.l  t.>  y' s'i 
lamis  mal  pai.'ui   ri-ht   Ibr  vvrv.     Wiin.'.ss  my   han.l  ami  .s.'al,.  this  Iw.aitieth  .lay  of  AnRtLst, 
one  thousan.l  si.\  hmMli'.'.l  ihirl\ -ain.'. 


.)r 
e 

n.'H 


In  ihi'  pr.'sea.'.'  of 
.lam.'s  Kam.sev 
.I.tlm  ,l.)lmson. 
\'era  t '.)pia. 


(  Siun.'.l ) 


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LONDON  DOCUMENTS •     r 

28 

A   DeeUration  .I.e.,,,,  ,U  me,j„m,,  „.„,  ,„,„p,U  ,„„„,„^,        ,,^ 

Manjiaiitl.  •' 

fVlrulnln,  ir,  liCi.  ] 

or^i::^rr.;;';;;::z;;:':^:!3 

•^--^ -'^ i'i.-..i -on'. „,..,;:; .     , :; :^i::';:v''''^';  r:^  -'- -  '-■« 

•l.at  .nann,,«...l  ,1...  business  i„  Kn..!:,:..!    ^  ,.      ,,  '"'"'""'"  ''  " "'""•^  '""''  t"  ""- 

"-■I-an.s  of  ,,n,„..,    ,anL,.   ,,...„„.   inn,       L '  ,  ' '   '         '"       n''       '""  '"''''"'•"   =""' 

i"aU..n,sI,v,lM.nan,....ITI.,.('on,,Mnvor  ,  '"'""""•'  """"■''  '"  "'"   '"■'"■'- 

'aully  in.,...linn.n,s  ^lisi,  ,  "i.     7  """";""'  '""  '''''"">■  ""•""«''  "'"  ""-''"'ali  anj 

-..ii,ion .  .,.i..,.  ..ca.ion,  tin:,:;:  :";:;;:;;  ^.'r*---''"''''"^" '" "  '"""""""^ 

•■•^'■•■'■''i"^"y  - lali..,l  anion,  an.l  ..nv.l      ,         ]    f^  ''"'''  "''  '"  """'  """•''  "-^  ""7 

WW.   nMnagnn.   l,y   ,hat  aliiun. ;  an  U        t         "'T''' '^ '"    "■'■"""'""  "- 

"Kains,   ,1...  ,onn..   of  ,l.o   Con,,.  „..    '  ™        f    /''"T    ""''  "''"^'"'  "'"  "'""  '-"K^- 

•""""-'■••''i''allK..v..n,n,'        1.  v,,,,on^  ,,  o,- i     V  ,      ,'"    ^''''"'''^ 

""••••i"U  tli..i.-  li.nn,.  or  gov..n,„.n(    m,!  .  „..u-  "  '^'^ '•'•'•'"' "'■'-'  ""■'>  ^'all.-nl  an.l 

^^•-  '"'•••'••"•'  '»^  '-"•  -ii.n.  in  or    '  :;"';;;7,""'  -'•""•""«—'  q...  wa,.....,.. 

' .t"''«-"""t  ""'-.V.I.  and  ,o  ,l,i.s  ,i„..,  ,„„    .,         I  n  '  ''""f  '""  ''"•  ^^'■•""■"  .V"^'-"s  aiUT 

';-^;"'"^"'«''"I-l n,  in  Anno  HII.MooL!     .n       v;:''"^ '"''*''''  ''"'  ''"'■>'^' ""■ 

••^.•al..  of  |.;n«|,„„|  ;  „„.r,.|on.  ,|,. ,„  ,„  „  ■       '"'  ""   ^  "f-"'"^'  '•'"""•  ■'^^ain..  .huI.t  ,|,..  I!,,,,d 

"'-  '"■  »-•>'-■  - s.,.,n,  ,,.,^      ?  '  :  :        ;;-  "-  ";  '-• -,ional.ly  in  ,o.v..,  ..,, 

^•i.>.i..ia.  and  .ha,  Ha,-  should  advis.  ' ',      Z  ;'"''":  ""'  "''''""'^  "'"  ""-•"^   '"• 

C '-nsHI  Tahh..  ..>■  ...a,  asshnran.vs  and  .1,       ,      ,  J";'-'-'';:'-  -'  -vn.-i  o,d....  of  ,h.. 

A.Kvnnnv,sand|.lan,.rs«h..nl. ...In.    J     .-u     1         ;  i'"''  '  "^  ^ 

"'"'  -'-•^'■'' "'y  ahn-a.ion  ...ad.  in  H  I™,  t  V'"'    ''"^  ^'"""''  '- ~-.l 

7■--"'K"^,h..(^,,,,,,a,,y...sw,a,■,..,•..v,,i,.d    .   ,n       '         ,'■  '"•"'  """  •■""--"■  ■■-<i  .iM- 

' •'■""  <•'•  Xi-'K  •' u.  , ,,      ;  ;  r'!:;*' ""^'•^--l-lay..d  l,y  .•„  of 

"as,  that  th..y  shonid  .;.„„,|  ,  Ur.u-.r  A-nnr    f  '"■"""''''"  '^''"f '  """  <^-'»i-i..n 

^'  r  furna,  of  Kov..nnn„  ,or  ,h..  I.lan,a,io„,s  advan..Mn,.n,,  an 


J^ 


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24 


NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSrT?irTS. 


therein  was  especially  proinisod  the  consemition  of  every  man's  right :  intentions  worthy  the 
WLsdome  ..t  soe  great  a  Prince.     But  notiiinge  was  done  by  those  Couiissioners  toneliinge  either 
of  those  ends.^ior  hy  tliose  wiiose  prosecution  these  tilings  happined,  who  liaving  attained  theire 
private  ends  of  spleene  and  proffit,  upon  the  changes  and  revohitions  of  enshuing  times,  deserted 
the  interest  of  tlie  Colony  and  left  her  weltring  in  lier  bloud,  unsupplied  w'"  Anuinition  and 
amies,  in  tlie  heate  of  a  dillicult  warr  with  the  Indians,  the  burthen  and  charge  wiiereof  was 
onely  undergon  by  tlie  remayning  planters,  who  thus  forsaken  by   lier  former  friends,  were 
constrained  both  to  light  and  worke  for  their  lives  and  subsistance,  and  thereby  preserved  tho 
Colony  from  desertion,  and  at  last  restored  her  to  peace  and  plentie.     And  then  about  the  yeare 
1633  tho  Lord  Baltimore  pretending,  though  not  trueiie  that  tlie  greatest  part  of  the  countrie  was 
unplanted,  procured  that  the  aforesaid  judgement  soe  longe  delayed  was  entered,  and  obtayned  a 
Pattent  for  that  parte  now  called  .Maryland  w'"  liee  hath  since  held  with  a  few  people  and  small 
adventurers,  debarring  those  to   whome   it  ju,stlie   belonged,   from   planting  it  destroying  and 
ruynating  those  formerlie  seated  under  \'irgiiiia  at  the  He  of  Kent,  and  interdicting  traide  w'" 
the  Indians  for  furrs,  discovered  and  begun  by  them,  w^'-  since  by  that  meanes  is  injoyed  by  the 
Swecdsand  Dutch,  and  doth  bring  them  in  yearely  iiianie  thousand  pounds,  which  trade  mouglit 
have  bin  solie  in  the  fJnglisli  nations  hands,  had  not  the  Lord  of  Baltimore  interdicted  it,  seased 
all  vessells  and  displanted  theire  plantations ;  w'"  8weetlis  and  Dutch  doe  trade  for  great  quantities 
of  gunns,  powder  and  shot  w"'  our  Imlians,  to  the  totall  indangering  this  Colmiv  if  not  timely 
prevented.    S^uch  a  grounde  worke  had  the  Pattent  of  Maryland  upon  the  rightes  and  labors  of 
others  &  as  unreasonable  have  been  the  whole  proceedings  ic  nianagemeut  oi' theire  Colony  and 
interests  :  at  theire  lirsl  arrivall  sur|)rizing  and  confiscating  many  vessells  w'l-  the  goods  of  divers 
that  they  found   trading  w<"  the   natives   under  the  comissioiis  of  Virginia  &-   professing  an 
establishment  of  the  Ifomish  relligimi  onely,  they  suppressed  the  poore  pro'testants  amongst  them, 
and  carried  on  the  whole  frame  of  theire  govermeiit  in  the  Lord   Proprietors  name,  all  their 
proceedings  judicature  tryalls  and  warrants  in  his  name,  power  \-  dignity  and  from  him  onely; 
not  the  least  mention  of  a  King  in  all  theire  goverment,  to  that  purpose  forcedly  imposing  oatlies 
of  fidelity  &  to  mainetaine  his  rcgall  jurisdictions  and  prorogatives  &  dominion,  to  i)rotect  cheilly 
the  Umiiane  Catholiclie  religion  in  the  five  exercise  thereof;  and  all  done  byyeaivlie  instructions 
from  him  out  of  iMigland,  as  if  bee  had  been  absolute  Prince  and  King.      By  all  which  it  is 
easily  evident  that  the  pattent  of  Mmyland  was  grounded  on  noe  good  foundation,  the  King 
beeing  misinformed,  when  in  noe  thiiige  more  <leeply  and  directive  could  the  honour  and  jusli.'o 
of  his  throne  be  concerned   then  in  conferniing  and  conseriiing  the   interest  of  soe  great    a 
conjuncture  of  nobles  knights  and  gentlemen,  and  merchants  of  primest  ranck,  who  soe  piously 
and  worthily  advenliifed  theire  moneys  and  expended  theire  estates  and  paines,  whose  rights  and 
interests  though  theire  I'att.'iit  w.-re  call.'d  in  for  the  time,  yett  had  received  the  most  sohmie 
declarations  of  assliurances  und.'r  the  Broad  Scale  and  Privy  Sigiiette,  orders  of  Counsell,  letters 
to  the  Colony  mid  by  generall  i>roclamatioii  lliere  and  here  in   Kngland,  that  it  were  impious 
to  thincke  that  either  the  then  Kinge  or  Kiiige  James,  being  rightlie  informed,  would  ever  have 
granted  such  a  pattent  as  this  of  Maryland  is,  being  nere  two  third  parts  of  the  better  territory 
of  Virginia,  and  as  noe  way  consistent  w'"  ecpiity  and  tlie  honor  and  pulili(|ue  fiiiili  of  the 
kingdome,  soe  was  no  waie  in  the  absolute  and  regall  powers  asshumed  and  execut.Ml  by  him, 
agreeable  to  the  late  .Moiiarchicall  (iovernment  or  the  present  authoritie  of  tlie  ('(miniune- Wealth 
of  England,  and  most  injurious  to  the  rights  and  interests  of  the  noble  A.lveiilurers  and  th.> 
paiiieful  and  indifaticable  planters  who  iiad  soe  loiigt-  conserved  her  from  totall  ruine. 


'"SS*:, 


worthy  tlio 
liingc  eltluT 
aiiicfl  tluMi-i) 
OS,  (lesfi-tod 
uuitioii  1111(1 
/Iioreof  was 
•it'iuls,  were 
•escrved  tho 
it  tlie  yean; 
oimtrie  was 
obtayiicd  !i 
'  and  ,siiia!I 
troyiiig  and 
traide  w"" 
)yfd  by  the 
ule  nionght 
d  it,  seased 
tquantiiies 
not  timely 
d  labors  of 
Jolony  and 
is  of  divers 
)ressing  an 
)ngst  thein, 
:,  all  their 
lini  onely ; 
iing  oat  lies 
teet  eheidy 
list  ructions 
ivhieh  it  is 
,  the  King 
md  jiislicti 
le  greal   n 
ue  iiioiisly 
rights  and 
Dst  solt'iiie 
ell,  letters 
•e  impious 
ever  have 
•  territory 
111  of  the 
<1  by  him, 
u'-Wenlth 
<  and  the 


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^_  A  shorte  and  successive  narration  of  the  .oste  of  the  afforsaid  publique  assurances  tollowes, 

1.  First  by  an  order  of  the  Counsel  1  8  Octob.  102:3  Hiefnrp  fl,»  T  „      ^^r 

arme  the  mindes  of  the  Adventurers  and  PlnZ.  7       V  !^        Warrants)  brought  to 

as  if  their  estates  should  receive  prejudice  '         ""^  ™"'"'"'  '""''^  ^"'^  apprehension, 

2.  And  whereas  the   Lords  of  tlie  Counsell  were  informed    thit    th.   ;   .      ,    ■     , 

the  goverment  had  begott  a  geuerail  .'iscourag,nent  "n  ouf  L  \h  "^  ''"'"^^   °^ 

sundrie  other  .leclaratious  n,ade  .t  the  BnZ  T^  J  u       ^^'^^'^"'"'•e".    notw-standing 

Lop.  were  pi.   .ed  by  .-.  ^^^^t^:^^;^::''^::^'^''^  ^'^^'^^  ^  "'  ^^°""«^"'  ''^^^ 
intention,  but  onely  and  meerelie  tho  rf  ?      ""  '"^'''''''  that  there  was  no  other 

.nan  should  receili:  ^^7^;^^i:^Z:'i^^:'7^^^  ^— "t  and  that  no 

any  thinge  it  were  found  det'e  i  •      let^  r   o  ,!   s      red     t  T^  ™"''™"''  ""''  ''  ^" 

was  sent  over  and  published   iu    Vi  1  .h  !,.  T,  ,-  n    ""^"'  ''^'  '^"'''  ^opp- comand 

of  the  J>Ianters.  ^""'  ""*  '^''''^  <'*''"'••""  Assembly,  for  eneouragment 

but  w^  preservation  of  the  interests  of  ::^  M.::Z:  l:!'::;:^::  '''  ^™^  "^  ^™-' 

under  the  t::d:^::t;tr"^;^r;;^,^"^:^r"  r '-''-'  - '-  --'-'- 

Ma-  to  govenie  and  direct  the  afflesTud  Joot    "  V"  """''  '''"'  ^PP^'^-^'^'l  ^'y  ^is 

in  all  King  ChaHes  cOmissious  tli!   h     rl';         ^^IX' V  ""'  "'*'  "I^^  '"'^  ''"  '"^^^'^ 
been  since  that    time  to   this   present      Vi  1^  ,  .,  <^«venu,rs  of  Virginia  that  have 

instructions  fbrmerlv  given  l.y   1      C  mp        2  :,;"     ""  "'''  "'"'''""  '^'"^''^  «"'-   -d 
conferniatiou  and  approbation  oft  em  L/-T™"^^  "'   ''"  ^"'•"'>'  '^"^  ••"^'--  a 

were  they  ever  taxed'tbr  n.isg^verm.in't.  '  ^'""'  *"  """  ^"  ^'"'^  ^-'^ '  «-  'hat  in  no  point 

1025.     5     Alsoe  then    King  Charles   Oy  Ms   I'rocla.nation  la-  May    nnno    ,»   .     ,      .    , 
l^^Z^:^:.     '"^  aune  was  onely  to  re.luce  the  govenuent  into  si.ch^  L  "'"^  '*'^' 

agree  w'^  the   forme  held  in  the  rest  of  hi.  „  ?^         ""■'"  ^'  ""^''^  ^^'^ 

.he  interest  of  any  Adventurer  or  I'lanter  '^■'  ""^  "°'  '"^^'^'^^'^  *°  ""P«ach 

Ki::^ie::ur:J;:;';;i;;::;:;;;-;; 'i''- •-  :■-'.'  0.0,.. ... ,...  signity  that  the 

^.■Ptemb.   n>2.  waspl!^.;;:;,  ;,^l:  ~:^^*;-  -'•  ^"-"'--^  ^-y  '-  royal    letters    12^ 

the  (^reat  Seale  of  K^iglaud,  th  ire        ,  t^,  ^^  .r"/"     'T'"""  '"""  ''"  ^«'""^'  ""d" 
Km.  8.  And  wheiuhe  ('e„er.,ll  I'rn'l.'dges  formerly  granted  them. 

••Hhe  whole  cohmy ;:  p . : '  tT  :c:r:r^'^'r'^^^^^^^^^ 

'•y  Ih"  I-ord  iialtimores     ,epu  tet        H  .     "        '""'  "  ""'  ""^"-"J""'"  '"'  """-trade 

July  1««4.  to  siguitie  that  th      '  u  'it         „  V         '"^'u  '""'"'  ''^  '''"'"  '"'"■-  "''  "'^'  ^^'^ 
the  same  freedon,es  .V  privile.l  J     '        ;   ,    "T  1"""''  •■"•'"^'  "'"'■"  "^^"""-^  ''-'  trades  with 
^^v  all  which  i,  appear,      t'      I         •   •'""';''"'-^' ""-^ '•ecalhng  of  their  patteut. 

popular  torme  of  the'co^  u        .  kX:' ,,;  r, '^"^""'•'"^  ^•'""''  "'"  '"■  -'-H  tVom  that 
\ni     iir                              •         ''"H'anu    hut  hv    revneation    n'  •'•"   Pm     .   ■      i- 
*'""  '»'•  "    " I  attiii  uselie,  yett  in 


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respect  of  both  tlie  Kings  declnratioiia  and  tlie  Lords  order,  tlie  Adventurers  &  Planters  of 
Vn-irniia,  as  to  tlieire  rifihts  an.l  privilodscs  according  lo  (he  nde  of  eqnitip,  remaine  in  the  same 
condition  as  if  noe  such  judgment  Iiad  bin  given 

Obj  :  But  they  often  answere  hereunto  to  tills  efiect,  though  net  truoly  neither  :  —  Tiuit  tne 
Lord  Haltini.)res  Patent  takes  in  noe  j.art  tliat  the  \'irginians  had  then  phuited,  and  soo  the 
interest  of  all  men  is  preserved,  and  that  Maryland  is  noe  other  than  as  a  perticul.-r  i)lantation, 
ds  the  Company  used  to  grant  to  divers  Adv..iiturers  and  Planters,  and  that  the  Kinge  might 
doe  as  much  as  the  Company  while  they  stood. 

Alls'  I.  Wee  replie  that  the  Adventurers  and  I'lanters  were  encouraged  to  expend  their 
estates  in  soe  vast  u  proportion  and  to  hazard  theire  lives  in  all  extremilves,  alhvayes 
accon.panying  new  beginnings  in  hope  that  theire  shares  upon  y'  divisimi  of  the  lands  (being 
200  miles  along  the  seashore  and  into  the  Initd  from  sea  to  sea)  would  recompence  them  and 
theire  heires.  This  interest,  by  this  Patent  of  the  Lord  of  IJaltimores,  cmnprehending  two 
degrees  W''  is  sixscoiv  miles,  is  wholly  taken  from  them,  and  scarce  is  their  any  rooine  tor  any 
Adventurers  to  take  up  any  land  due  unto  them. 

2'">-  Ai:  Adventurers  of  tin;  Company  were  Tenants  in  common  to  all  the  land  which  was 
not  actually  devided  and  sett  out,  and  theire  claime  -annot  justly  be  wipt  ont  thus;  and  yett 
theire  interests  sayed  to  be  reserved 

■■io'y  That  the  Lord  of  Baltimore  might  have  as  l-^.rge  a])roportion  of  land  as  <>ver  was  granted 
to  any  by  the  Company  ;  hut  wee  thincke  agreeing  to  reason  that  hee  should  people  it,  and 
either  sliowe   his  right  to  it  by  the  adventure  of  people  sent  over  to  plant  it ;  w^-  was  by  the 

Cmnpany  appovnled  to  bee  50  a<-res  to  evrie  person  transported  thitlu'r,  or  .is  t ive  soe 

manie  shares  oPland  as  hee  can  showe  right  to,  by  the  adventMre  of  inonev  in  the  old  stocke. 
Otherwise  how  unreasonable  is  it  he  should  possess  two  third  pnrles  of  the  Hmv  of  \  ir-inia,  W" 
male  truely  be  .sayd  to  be  as  bigg  as  the  Kingdnme  of  Knuland  cV  S,-o|1;,m.I  and  vt  now  in 
seventene  ycares,  have  not  more  men  'Iumv,  except  sucli  as  have  -m...  from  Virginia,  th.'u  can  or 
doe  plant  three  or  fbwer  hundred  acres,  and  thos-  cheitiv  imph-ved  in  tobacco,  and  the  giv;,l 
name  of  .Manland  is  in  efUvt  ma.le  hut  a  facforie  for  trade,  a  nursery  of  .lesnites,  an.l  a  barre  lo 
keepe  oti  olh.-r  planters  from  the  best  and  t.'mp.'ralest  partes  of  the"c..untrev,  w^''  b.-i.g  furth.r 
remoate  from  the  sea,  mid  more  r-.rthwar.l,  ar..  tli.,mrht  s.miewhat  healthfuller  than  the  Iow.m- 
parts  of '.'irginia. 

4"''>  Wfe  say  that  after  we.-  had  lisrovcrc,-U"v  hnnigiit  the  Indians  of  thos.-  pnrt.s  of  Maryland 
lo  a  trade  „f  ....rne  and  b.'v.'r.  by  vert nc  .,f  the  Kings  inslru.'ii..ns  imd.M- the  15r,K..l  M- ^^'« 
ixpeu.v  „|'  o,ir  bl..Mds  and  estates,  and  .■v..rcis..(l  aimuall  ...ilercours,.  u'"  th.-m  abov  eight  and 
uveuiH-  ye;.,..s.  h.nv  .•an  it  he  said  that  our  int.Mvsis  are  pr..s,.rve<l.  wii..n  w.-e  ar.-  interdi.'l.'d  tl,r 

trad,-,  our  vssells  .V  g„..ds  seized,  om-  prrs.ais  impris..ued  and  n  slaine,  anil  the  wl.ole  tra.l.' 

i.ssunied  only  In  the  Kurd  Ballimores  i.>  ■. 

■V>    We,.  cU.arely  claime  riglit  by  poss,.ssi..n,  having  plant.'d  tlw  Ish-  of  Kent  almo.st  three  vear.-s 

'"*''"■'"  '■''■'■  "'•'  •"" '■  Marylan.l  was  h.^nl  ..f,  .V   |lMr-..ss.-s  H.r  that   pla.e  s,.|iing  in   the 

\s,<end)lyes  of  \  ir-inia  :  v  h.'r-.l.y  ii  is  ,-,.1.^,1  that  ili..  I,„rd  of  Haltimores  sui.avsti..n  t.)  ih.- 
Ivu.g  that  thos..  pans  wre  Ha.-iil;iv,.i,..l  an.l  unplanl...!,  md-'ss..  bv  barbarous  peoph-  n..i  havim; 
knowl...lir..  .,1  (i.,.l.  was  a  misinfi.rmati.m,  aial  by  ii  that  Patent  ai.p.'.uvs  iileirallv  ir..il,'n.  An.l 
It  the  Lord  ot  Baltimore  tak.'S  awaie  those  hnids  (who  have  als.,  purchas..,!  th.'  inter.-st  of  the 
natives,  a  right  not  incnsi.leral.l..)  and  s..iz,.  theire  goods,  an.l  that  in  an  hosiile  niami.M-.  as  l,,v 
hath  dime,     ilovv  can  it  be  said  those  m.'us  n^hts  and  infivsts  aiv  preserv.l.  tliev  b.-inir  the 


f 


Planters  of 
in  the  same 

—  That  tne 

and  soe  the 

jilantation, 

inge  might 

pend  their 
I,  alhvayes 
inds  (l)eing 
tlieni  and 
nding  two 
me  for  any 

which  was 
i ;  and  yett 

■as  granted 
;)le  it,  and 
,vas  by  tiic 
1  liavi'  sot' 
)ld  .'■■tockc. 
rurinia,  w"' 
ret  now  in 
lien  can  or 
1  the  great 
a  l)arre  to 
iig  further 
the  lower 

Maryland 

Scale  \\'i' 

I'lglit  and 

dieted  tlie 

l.olt;  trade 

ree  yea  res 
ig  in  ilie 
III!  to  the 
oi  haviiii:' 
en.  And 
i'st  of  the 
I'r,  as  liee 
heiiit;  the 


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first  discoverers  of  that  Hand  bv  vertue  of  the  Kin<r-  n-- 
Rovennent  of  Nngn.ia,  on  the  '^o^m^JZ^^^^T  Z'  f ''''''"  ''""''  '^"^'^ '^«- 
M.-^re  begann  in  great  parte  the  trade  o|  f,„,,.     w         ,  ,'  '^'  '"""'-''"  «««''"'-«'"-'^-«.  and 

Lord  lialtimon.  no,  lu'.in.    M.  .,  u^lJ^^t^uLJi;^  "'"■^'"'  ''  '"'  '''''''  ^  ^--'^'  ''- 

How  luijust  an  intrusion    .icii  will  the  r  ,„-,I  ,.c  n  i.- 
"'«>  interest  of  soe  n.any  noldenu-a  g         „  :  ,  ^    '"r":  ^T'  ''"^'^""'  '""  --""— 

were  of  a  natnre  .iiversilied  tron,  ,Lr  C        J  ^    W^     tl"/       ^  ''"""^""^  "^  ^  ">^"- 
grounds,  yett  theire  zeale  and  pious  in.lenor  T  "     '""  '"'""  ''"""'*'''  ""  >^ov  ,.ood 

the  Engli«h  Dondnions  and  to  !    ::^  2:^^':':^''    TT  f ''^^■^"  ^'"•'^-'-  ^«  ""'^^^ 
^u^es.  doth  deserve  jnstiee  w^  add.ti^^o?:^;:::;;-^ ;:?i|:r  ^^^^^^^    ^ 


r./.«  lenoeen  Connecticut  an,l  t!,e  tor.n  of  Ea.t  Hav^pton. 

I  Niw  England,  I.  po.  J 

Whereas  formerlv  some  overtures  have  m^.l  t    .    •      ^^'^^'''^  ^'"^  »"  ''"}'  of  May  1658. 
and  son,e  of  the  pl.-o.tation  of  Kas   Ha  ;:,  ^Tt^^  '^*^"''""  ^"""^  °''  ^'-'"-«-" 

and  govennnent,  whereby  the  said  town.'Z  T  n 1 1  ;  !"  ^T"*""'"""^  ""'""  '"^"  "^  ^-'-V 
un.ted  Collonies;   and  whereas  the    said    t'nv  J   o      .^^^^^^^^^^^ 

entertained  and  a..cepted  a,  a  sessi,,nl  •!;:'. ''"\f?P^""^^^^^^  ''>'  ''"'  -''1  ^'"urt 
"Her  .livers  yeares  of  further  considet  „  lai ,  '^'^'''f  ^^y  "*  ^'-end.er  1049.  and  have 
C^ovennnent  of  Co„ne,,icut,.  and  f  .^^  "  ^^^^^^^^^  :'"""'  ^'"•"- '''-i--'^^  to  bee  under  the  said 
^--  said  towne  choseu  aud  a     .  H:  .^    '^''"';^  "r^''  '-"  V  tl-  nnyor  vote  of 

«-:'i.  and  give,,  theu,  lull  poi  n- a        ,       ^     .'    ,  i   '.  T""'  ''''""""^   '^"'•"'  '""'  •'"'- 

'•"■""•'-    "" Mdcr  the  .sad    (.•ovenn         I    '    ""'"'";"'  '""'  "'  t'-i'-  nana-  ,o  settle  and 

;''":'^"-"""  "»•  ^''-n •.!-..  and  u,;.   'pari ,:;:;;"'"'  ?'"  "^'■*-" "— ^ '»-  -i<i 

.fl'""-.^.-.i.i  Deputies  (or  theu.selves  aud  tl, ei     s     '         .  ":'  '°"""  "'' ^-^t  Ha.upton  doe  by 

•Msdiciou  of  Conuecticutt  to  l-ee        .       '  ;      I:   ,7"':;"^  ""'  ■'"^""  '"•■'"^'"-^  ^"  "'« 
^Vurd  of  (;od  an.l  right  reasou,  w"-  sue       „     ;     ,         '--''/'->-  established,  according  to  the 

"'"'  "•; -'-"y-  of  repairing  to  the  s  ,^  ??;  J  7'  ''"'"^  "'"'^^  "--  '''^"-'ties 

"''""""•'""i""l">.d  wherein- thevncv  be  V         ,  '"''  ""' J"'-i^<licfion   of  (^onnecti..utt 

ofMagistran.  and  other  oelJl;:^  •':;:;:::;";;  'V'-j-'-t  "-.th  at  the  tin.cs  of  electa: 
't  .«  -.greed  fbrthe  present  uutill  nun-e  n^uh'  •':;"';'"  '"  """"  '  '"  l^--'--"""-  ->"-of 
-:—v  '-<■  '-ii-lull  each  to  o,h,„.,.  „„  j  "  -"   -— '-v  the  towne  of  Ku.^  „,„,„,„ 

-d  t-vncsaud  the  t;euera,l  Court     .';■:;;::;';'•' >'  '""^-"  "^■•-"'  '--.,'„.. 

there  shall  bee  yearly  cho.  u  two  Madstr  ""nectuutt  >.  h. l,,,,,,,,,.  ,„.,,,.,., 

^a«t  Hatuptou   who  shall  have  th;  ;.':;:' "r"''!"  ;'"■-'''  '"--  or  liberties  o 

Cotmecticutt.  tlua.gh  no  other  Magistrates  i";    T       ''  ''"'"''  "''""  ^''^'  --  "^ 

ot  justice  aud  other  occasion,  w^-  tiay  e:;!.;;:  ^IH'r    f^r*  ■';• !'''  '""  "'•:'"-^-^'"" 

"    .-....!.  toviif  ;    olionces  only 


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•  which  conceme  life  or  limbe  excepted,  vv'^''  always  shall  be  trj-ed  by  a  Court  of  Magistrates  to 
bee  held  at  the  River's  mouth.  W*  said  Magistrates  for  the  towne  aforesaid  shall  be  chosen 
in  manner  following. 

The  townie  of  East  Hampton  by  the  freemen  thereof  shall  yearly  present  to  some  Genorall 
Court  for  the  Jurisdiction  of  Connecticutt  or  to  the  Goveno'  thereof  before  the  Court  of  Election, 
which  is  the  third  Thursday  in  May,  the  names  of  tiiree  of  their  Members  of  the  said  Towne 
and  such  as  are  freemen  thereof,  whom  they  nominate  for  Magistrates  the  ycare  ensuing ;  out 
of  w"^""  the  generall  Court  for  the  jurisdiction  shall  choose  two,  who,  upon  oath  taken  before  one 
or  both  of  the  Magistrates  for  the  precedent  ycare  at  East  Hampton,  for  the  due  execution  of 
their  place,  shall  have  as  full  power  to  pceed  therein,  as  if  they  had  bene  swome  before  the 
Govenio''  att  Connecticutt. 

Itt  is  also  provided  that  the  Freemen  of  the  said  towne  of  East  Hampton  shall  have  liberty 
to  vote  in  the  Courts  of  Election  for  the  Jurisdiction  of  Connecticutt  ( in  regard  of  the  distance 
of  the  place )  by  proxie ;  but  in  case  the  towne  of  East  Hampton  shall  by  any  extraordinary 
hand  of  Providence  be  hindered  from  sending  the  names  of  the  three  persons  to  bee  in  election 
for  Magistrates  unto  the  Generall  Court  in  May,  or  iiaving  sent,  the  same  doe  miscarry ;  it  is  in 
such  case  then  pvided  and  agreed  that  the  two  -Magistrates  for  the  precedent  yeare  shall  supply 
the  place  untill  the  next  Generall  Court  for  election. 

Its  agreed  and  concluded  that  if  up^n  view  of  such  ord"  as  are  already  established  by  the 
Generall  Court  for  the  Jurisdiction  of  Connecticutt,  there  bee  found  any  difference  therein  from 
such  as  are  also  for  the  present  settled  in  the  to%vne  of  East  Hampton  ;  the  said  towne  shall  have 
liberty  to  regulate  themselves  according  as  may  bee  most  suitable  to  theire  owne  comforts  and 
conveniencies,  in  their  owie  judgement;  pvided  those  orders  made  by  them  conceme  themselves 
only  and  intrench  not  upon  the  interests  of  others  or  the  generall  combination  of  the  united 
Collonies  &  are  not  crosse  to  the  rule  of  righteousnesse.  The  like  power  is  also  reserved  unto 
themselves  for  the  future,  for  making  of  such  orders  as  may  concerne  tlieir  Towne  occasions. 

It  is  agreed  and  concluded  that  if  any  party  find  himsell'  agrieved  by  any  sentence  or  judgm* 
passed  by  the  magistrates  residing  at  East  Hampton,  hee  may  appeale  to  some  perticular  or 
Generall  Court  upon  the  River,  pvided  hee  put  in  security  to  the  satisfaction  of  one  or  both  of 
the  Magistrates  at  East  Hampton,  speedily  to  prosecute  his  said  appeale,  and  to  answere  such 
costs  and  dammages  as  shall  bee  thought  meet  i)y  the  Court  to  w''''  he  appeales,  in  case  there  be 
found  noe  just  cause  for  his  appeale. 

It  is  agreed  and  concluded  that  the  said  Towne  of  East  Hampton  shall  only  beare  theire  owne 
charges  in  such  fortifications  as  are  necessary  for  their  owne  defiance,  maintaining  their  owne 
officers  and  all  other  things  that  conceme  themselves,  not  being  lyable  to  bee  taxed  for 
fortifications  or  other  expences  that  only  appertain  to  the  plantations  upon  the  River  or 
elsewhere.  But  in  such  expences  as  are  of  nmtuall  and  conunon  concernm',  both  the  one  and 
the  other  shall  beare  an  equall  share,  in  such  pportion  as  is  agreed  by  the  united  Colonies 
(viz')  according  to  the  number  of  males  in  each  plantation  from  10  to  GO  years  of  age. 

The  Oath  to  he  talicn  at  East  Hampton. 

\.  A.  B.  being  an  Inhabitant  of  East  Hampton,  by  the  pvidenco  of  V,oA  combined  with  the 

Jurisdiction  of  Connecticutt,  doe  acknowledge  my  selfe  to  bee  subject  to  the  goverum'  thereof 

and  doe  sweare  by  the  great  and  dreadful!  Name  of  the  Everliving  God,  to  bee  tme  and  faithfull 

to  the  same  and  to  submit  both  my  person  and  estate  thereunto,  according  to  all  the  wholesome 


igistrates  to 
11  be  chosen 

ne  General! 
of  Election, 
aid  Towne 
isuing ;  out 
I  before  one 
execution  of 
before  the 

ave  liberty 
he  distance 
traordinary 
in  election 
ry ;  it  is  in 
hall  supply 

lied  by  the 
lerein  from 

shall  have 
mforts  and 
themselves 
the  united 
erved  unto 
L'asions. 

or judgm* 
articular  or 

or  both  of 
iwere  such 
le  there  be 

leire  owne 
heir  owne 
taxed  for 
Kiver  or 
e  one  and 
Colonies 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    I. 

lavves  and  orders  that  are  or  hereafter  sliall  bee  made  and  esfnl.li-l,.  i  i      .      r  ,       ,     . 

Connnon-wealt  1,  being  called  therenntn    T  ,v;ii  S     •*        •  concenies  this 

The  forementioned  Agreements  were  concluded  the  d-,v  «nA  ,,„„„      i 
the  Jurisdiction  of  Oonnecticutt  and  the  iC.Tp!^^  ^  ""^"^^  ''■'■'"™  ''«tweene 

of  the  Coinission"  f^r  t  .e  ul  "/  rll,  h^       ""'"P'""  ""  ''^'''"'''  *°  ^''^  "PP^bation 

attended  and  ob  er^ed    ccorr.  to  tl^e  ^  "'77^;'^*^--^  ^»^--^  ag-eem- are  to  bee 

voyde  and  of  noe  effect   And  irTe'Hn        T  '    ;  v.  '""^  ^^'P""  ''"""'''  ''  "^'^^-''^^  '^  ^e 
their  hands  ''''"^°"^'  '^''^'^'^^  P'-^rties  have  interchangably  set  hereunto 

Subscribed  in  the  behalf  of  the  Colony 
of  Connecticut  by  order  of  y  Gen'  Court, 
held  at  Hartford  May  21.  'oS. 

By  me    Damell  Clarke, 

Secref. 

any  court  kept  there  for  help  in  any  controversy.  ^         ^  '''  ^^""'^°'' '° 

Subscribed  by  me 
Damell  Clarke, 

Secref. 


1  with  the 
111'  thereof 
d  faithfull 
holesome 


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Order  ajypomting  a  Committee  for  Plantation  affairs. 

[  Co-incil  Kcgisior.    C.  K.  11.    I.  63.  ] 

Al  the  Couit,  at  Whiteliall  tlic  A"'  July  iCOO. 


rilESUXT 


His  Uoyall  Iliffliiiess 
y"  Dulvf  of  York. 
Lord  Clinnrollor 
Lord  Ccut'iail  Moncke 
Lord  Clianiherlaine 
Earle  of  Southaiiipton 
Karle  of  Ucrk.s 
Lord  \\'eiit worth 
Lord  St'yiiioiir 
y\'  ]>eiizill  Hollea 
I\r  i^i'^y  .Morris 


Tlie  Kings  most  Excellent  IVFa"" 


His  Koyal  Highne.ss 

y'  Duke  of  Oloucestur 
Lord  Steward 
Lord  (Jrt-at  Chamberlin 
Karle  of  Leicester 
Lord  \  isc'  s?aye  &  Seale 
Lord  l{oI)erts 
Jiord  (ieii'i  Aloimuigue 
M'  Secy  i\i(;holas 
M'  Arthur  Auue.sh-y 
fc^'  Anthony  Ashh-y  Cooper 


Comittcc  apimni,',l  for  riiintaUuii  ajhirs. 
sitt    .s  •,  Co,,,;;,.,      '        \  ■  •    ^  ""'"'•■  '"■  "">■  ""■••^'  <"•"""•"  '"'"»■"'  >«>  meet  and 

- . .  h     .  ;•  J:; r  ^  '"""■•^''">- ■■'  • ""••  ^•'•"•^" *" -- "th.rn«one. ;;; 

addresses  w   i^  X '     h       .^       rf  T""  T    '""'''""-  •"•"l"-''-'    ^''—H^    -  other 

piantati::  .:    ..'o: :  ;:j';'r '  ";.•?•  -">•  •'-^""  "•• -- "-^  .1. 

t"-i^-pontothis  noa. t:     '   W    .  i"  "'   ■^•"•••- '  '-^  -'"  •> "•  •>'-"•  •""^•' 


'     '" l'l,|..T.,    •■I,,!,.    r„,„,    ,,fl,,.,.  ,;v       IJ.   I 

-<■  -.  ...red  t..  pe    e    n  '  s;.,.,      :     '?•      '"  ^"r'  '""^  "''"""  '"  '  '"•'  -"  "•"'  '""•  '^".u.lon," 
greatest  .■ e,  u  Int        c        '  M     i'  "       '''T  "^"'""""^  '"'*""">  >'""-"«'  "'"■'-'  "- 

l.iuuMh.n.e.s  have  he.  u  ,,Hnou,s  in  all  ages ,  \\  ee  have  taken  .nio 


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our  princely  consicleracon  tlie  presfnt   stiilp  nf  -liV^^-v^^  ;        i     - 

of  our   own.    ki..,do„K..s  a.sw.  1   as   of        er  a4      '   V  r"  '"'"  '"  '"  '"'^   '^"'^  ^'^'"^^'^^ 

trade,  and  that  (i.ev  are  the  cheife  inn.lnrn,  .  '  '"'"'••"^le  &  domestick 

; -  -"• ;'  ".v " '»:."".".  z';  •:;;«::  irr,::;::  ::.i::;;i;::  ■ ''"'-  "•-  - 

Iwvnig  ,.,.,siiy  friven  us  nuniv  eminent  adv  inf.m..  -.h.J      .1  '-^traoulinary  assLstances 

upon  .no.  nature  deH^eraHon  ..y  I.r;;:^  ^  -^     ^ 

iMierests  of  our  Heverall  .ionnnio.is  and  to  d,- ,  tl,o  utmns    p  "'    "'"'""■  "'"^ 

i".iu«trie  invencr.,  and  adventure  olall  our  lo^"   ^e^^^^  T^^ 

wee  shall  not  oulv  bend  our  en,         in      "'^'?"'''"-^'  '-'^'""^  '°  t''"««^  g"od  ends  and  ,,urposes 

i-in.e  had  n.any  extra:!        ^.l^^  : h 2;::^ T;"' ""^  "^^""  '"'-''  '-'^^-- 
^liall  verv  eHeetuallv  reemnen,!  then.  •;'"""«  """^''i'- ".  u.atler.s  of  this  nature,  but 

;..-nan  treaties  and  i:^::' :::zz';z,^z^^^^^^  — 

rade  ^eon.eree  shall  he  teu.lerly  considered  and  provided  ,  '"  "^  '"■"^'"'■'""  °' 

•I"  -  tye  may  bee  the  n.ore  easily  .liseerne.l  an.l  eneountere      .,nd       •  ,    v        '^T  ""■''*"•'  '" 
r:.hted    wee  ,,ave  thought  ,itt  to  ereet  and  establish  a  cC    ';".'•         "^  7  ""'"  ''" 

p.Tsons  herea„er  nan.e.l,  who  beiuLMliverslv  ..,..,111.1        "'.''"■ 'V'    '"*'"=  ^■""«'«t'"K  of  the 
-nsult  and  propose  sueh  thin.    "  n.  t   .  ^  ^  .i;" '      'l;"'  """■"'"""•  ^^"'  ^^•^"^  ''"'""  ""^ 

oflate  tynu.s  have  introduced'    Jt  .      r        I     .    \ "   '    ""  '   T  "'™"  "''"''  "'"  '■'"•'•"'"'"" 
our  especial)  .race  certyne    know.ed;;rZ/ 1         ''':;;^;;r*- "''''-■'' '^^ '- 
ordayne  our  riaht  frustie  and  ri^ht  welheloved  CouncehrTi       IT    ."''''"'"'   "'""''""""'    '""^ 

.'^outl .pton   honi  Treasurer  0,    I   :1  '"^      '""'  < '"•""•"H"'-  Thomas  Tiarle  of 

'••''"-'•''   '-'-I"  <•<    Manchester   ('hand.erlavne  of      i     n         "    "'"^■'■'' ^  ""-'"""' <'->'nHlor 
wHl.eloved(^,„si„s|.|dlippr,arhM,    I'n   1  .   ""^^"''"'''''    "'"■  "-^'"   "'.sii,.  ,,nd    h.I,, 

"■"•^""  -"'  -ll-loved  Conncellor  .        ,       ..-il  I,               T"'  '■''"■'"  '"  ""'"'^^ '''''  ""^  '•'«'" 

l^ord  Vise  lirounker,  Fran.is  Lord         ,  i^  V;;"'  '■"^'     !'"^;"'  '""'  -"""--'  ^Villian. 

•«.Tkley  of  Stravton.    our  ri.rht     rLt  .     Z  «  ,     ,         ""''  •'"'',"   '""''  ''"'""•'""••  J"'""""-^! 

•-or,e(.u-tere,tourVi..e(-^nd  r.    t  K  w    n        :"""'  '"  ^"•"^'"  '^"'''''    ^^l'   ^- 

Fincipaii  Sectaries  of  s j^^ ;z::;::t^T:i:  T'7  r*""'  '^""'  "'"• 

l-'ronelt.  our  Irustie  an.l  welh..|,.ved  W  Mlno,.  roven  rev  K  '  •'      ""'""''  '^"'   * 

""l|"'  '••••'••■"""•  Ku.  one  of  the  Mas,..,,  o       M  '     '""■  "'"•^""  """'  """'"'"^•••l  ^ir 

U..l«.enhol,ue  Kn.,  I) „  nn..ale  Ks, '   J  r  T  ,     ''    ""^'"^'"■-'^'•'•  <-n.Tall.  ..„.  Joh„ 

^^  ""'•••'  ''-h. ...vey  and  lien      s     t".  '  1^.,      3     "'T  '^"'^•--  "->•  "i''".  •■i.lwani 

''•'''''l^l'T-^:'l--nl|.,.,s.M.Hi,.No,,||    VI,  ':^^^^                                  "•"'   ^^-I'-l— '1   Willian, 

'''"' ll.i'n.hanlCln..,. m..|.    I  Km  ,  i     ;  wh  n'''' ''r''"  ^  ^  •''"'"•« 

•'"I-  l'..rker,  Thonms  Tite.John  loll,,      u  ,  """' ' ''"'"  '"'•'"""•  ^^ '"'""'  "'"iHl-r, 

•^.ke  , ,he.r  nmsi.ier^.        ,1  '  ^  1:;^%  'X''"'"'"' .'l  'T  "  '"'"'"'  *'""""••■"  "''  '•'-'<'.  «o 

-'""  -"VH  "...I  n.eau..s  the      ..       1    u       "^"'' '  '""  '^'"^"'"""•'  ">»'  -'""  '""""-  and  by 


-^   ••••;- •>»t-!i.  ajid  they 


afM 


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hereby  autliori/.ed  to  recenve  aiul  prosecute  all  such  propositions  and  overture  for  the  regulacdn 

and  boiioHtt  of  Trade  and  \avipac6n  as  slialhe  ottered  to  them  by  any  other  person  or  persons, 

and  to  view  all  sueli  books  records  or  other  writings  of  publicpie  use  as  tiiey  siiall  hold  necessary 

for  their  better  inli)nnati()n  and  to  send  for  any  person  or  i>ersons  whom  tliey  ehall  think  to  bee 

of  experience  and  abilitye  or  otherwise  capable  to  bee  advised  witli  in  any  tiling  that  tends  to 

the  prosecution  of  this   our   Coniission.     And  wee    iiereby  re(piire  all  olHcers  and  ministers 

whatsoever  or  any  other  of  our  lovinge  subjectes  who  shalbee  desired  or  shall  rewave  any 

order  or  other  sunnnons  from  the  said  Councell  of  Trade,  soe  constituted  by  us,  to  advise  or 

otherwise  informe  or  assist  the  sayd  (.'ounceJi  for  the  better  uiKh-rstandinge  and  discovery  of  the 

matters  comitted  to  their  care,  (>iupiirie.  and  jjrudence,  that  every  such  person  or  persons  doe 

yield  a  ready  conformitie  thereunto  as  they  tender  our  displeasure  for  their  disobetlience  unto 

us  and  the  authoritie  deriv.«d  from  us.     Am,  when  the  said  Councell  shall  have  drawne  their 

consultacons  and  debates  inio  any  resolution  or  proposition  w'"  they  shall  judge  to  bee  for  the 

regiilacon  iind  advancement  of  trade  manufactures  navigacon  or  any  other  publique  good  relateiug 

Iheremit.),  they  may  and  are  her.>by  directed  and  recpiired  to  p^sent  and  certilie  the  same  their 

.>pinK)n  and  advice  to  us  for  our  (uther  cmisideracoii  and  determiuacon.     And  because  soe  good 

and  laudable  service  may  the  more  eflectually  i)e  carried  on,  W.-.-  do,-  hereby  authorize  our  said 

Coniiii"  to  nominate  an.l  appoint  su.'h  a  Secretary,  (^larks,  Messengers  or  otiier  nsefull  attendants 

and  to  pay  unto  .-very  such  person  as  they  the  sayd  Councell  shall  assigne  thereunto  out  of  our 

hxchequer  by  warrant  from  our  High  Treasurer  tor  the  time  being..,  such  reasonable  sallaries  or 

allowances  as  to  them  shall  seeme  meet  an.l  expe.lient.     Prov.dkd  that  all  such  payments  or 

oth.T  mci.l,.nt  charg..s  relateiug  to  lb.,  say.l  Councell  .)r  (he  service  th.-reof,  shall  )i.>t  in  th.-  wIdIo 

exceed  th,.  summe  of  one  thousan.l  poun.ls  yaivlv.     A  no  w h...  her..hv  further  re.piire  (he 

sayd  (^..nnssioners  to  ni....t  an.l  sitt  at  Mer.'er's  IJall  in  our  Cittie  of  L.,n.im.  on  Thursday  the 
eight  .:;iy  of  this  instant  .\ovemb..r.  and  w.'e  ,loe  give  them  pow..r  t..  a.ljourn..  to  anv  other 
place  that  shall  to  tb..m  appeaiv  to  1...  m..re  convuh-nt.  Am.  wee  .loe  "lastly  appoint  and 
ordaine  that  the  pers.ms  ahov..  name.l  or  any  s..ay..n  ..f  them  shalbe  u  8urtici.-nl'(pionim  to  all 
the  intents  an.l  purposes  of  this  ..ur  .•c.niissi.m  an.l  the  instru.r.uis  therein  .•onleyned,  or  w'"  are 

annex...l  thereunt...  or  any  fnrth.T  inslni.v.ms  w'"  shall  from  tyme  to  tv 1...  given  to  them  by 

us.  In  W.tnkss  wh..r...,f  w,.e  liav.-  caused  these  our  letters  to  be  ma.l..  patents;  Witness 
Our  sell.,  alt   Westminister  the  s.-aventh  .lay  of  Novemb..r  in  the  Tw,.|velh  yeare  ..f  .mr  raigne. 

i"  ipsum  K.'gein. 
'  Kahkrk. 


/// 


■/.v 


.\/,iJ,Mfl/\  0>tnini.s.si„n  /<„•  a   dxiiiril  for   Iu>r,i,/t,    /'/anf,ifion.o. 


(  N.  »  KliKlan.i,  1    IJJ   | 

Cm.u„,,>  the  S..,„n.l   l.vthe.lra.vof  (;„dof  Kutflaml  S.N.thm.l  Fran. n.l   Ireland.  King. 

Delen.l.T  ..I  ih..  ra.th  \e.  To  ,M,r  riaht  tmsty  an.l  right  welbelove.l  Coun.'.-llour  K.lwar.i  Lord 
Ilyde  .„.r  Chan.vllo'  „f  KuuUuul  an.l  to  our  riuht  trusty  an.l  ri«ht  welhelowH  Cozens  and 
(  ounsell.,"  l-homas  Karle  of  S.n.thatnpton  ..nr  High  Treasur..r  .,f  Kngland  and  K.lwnrd  Knrle  of 


it, 

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LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     I. 


Manchester  our  Chanibnrlain  of  our  Howsehold    anrl  t.  •  ,  ^^ 

Cou,si„s  Theophilus  Earlo  of  Lincoln,  Jo  ,  E arl  f  CbrJ  T  't"  ""  "^'^^  ^^'^'^^'"^^ 
Jerom  Earle  of  J'or.lan.l,  a,ul  to  otu-  rl^Ut  trustic  ami  ^  ,,  ,  T  ^^'''''  ^'^^■->^»'orouffl.  and 
Soul..,  Frauds  I.or.l  Da.re,  T,,on,as  Lo,;i  W  ^^  ."^^^  1  W-f""'"  ' '^•^"""^  ^'^y  -^ 
Lord  ,M,ert.s  and  Jo,u.  Lord  B.-rl.,,  ;  an.l  ti;  i!:        u  r LT^'l'f''^'  1  '  •^^"^'"'  •^'^'^ 

George  Carter.-t  Ka-  our  \  itr  ( 'liunl  ...-Lnnn    r         Ir  ^        '  welbeloved  Councello"  S-- 

Nicholas  and  S^  milUun  Z^  ^^^r::fZ^T::'''''  "•'"'"  ''''''  ''^^-  ^'  ^^a^ 
Esquire  and  S^  A„,„o„v  Ashh- -  Coo    I  '  K^ir       '^^^^  Arthur  Aunesley 

Boyle  Es,,.ire.  Williani  Coventry  Esns'  Willi  .  U  T\  ''T  ''""  ^^•^"'^■'"-^  "oben 
-"1  Barouett.  8ir  John  Mennes  Ku-  Sir'x  '  ohs  C  '^  K  '^t  7  ^"'"'"  " '  ''''"'  ^'^^  ^-' 
Drax  Knight,  S^  J„hu  Shaw  Kn'  ]Huie        V    ii  '^"'''■"'"  '^'"■■■"•''  ^^"*  '^'r  James 

Waller  E.s,uire,  K.hvard  X  el       :  '       ^  ,     vf ',  /•'■^^"'-.•^"''»    r>-l.a.n   Es,uire,  Edv^d 

^^y  Ks,  John  Eind,erey  AK-H^/  :.M  :::tr'r  7' l"':'"'^^  '"^  "^^"'^^  ^'-»- 
^aldroud  Ks,,uire,  Mardu  .Noell  Es.mire.   VVilh™  W  I  '     """""  """■'•''■"'^'   '":'^«•■''^d 

John  ,...,.  merchant.  Thon.as  ^.iill  ,  ,  ,  !  !  "^  ""''''  ''"''"-^  '--'-■>"  Merchant 
one  of  the  Masters  of  , ho  Chancerv,  Willi  uW,,'  "  ''?''"  "r''''''"^'  ^i'liam  Cascock 
Greeln.g:_llavi„c  taken  into  our  nrine  Iv  '""'  •^'"•^""''^■'-  Howe  merchant 

eondi..u  Of  the  Tra.ie  Xavi^z  zt::^::::,::^^''  '"'■  ""•  ^'■"-""  ^--  - 

do„.„.onH.  Wee  are  not  whhout  a  ..rtic  !  '  .J "  "  "'"  r""'"'  '""^''"""■•^  ^"d 
I-on-a,gne    ,.,a,Ua,.„u.s    which    have    heeno      cle      an      ea^^f";  I"   '"'■"•^'    ^'"'""'^    -'^ 

en.'ourageu.entsolourlfovall.av.lcc.s.ocs-  \Vn  ""V  "'  ""  '''^'  ^''«  t-^'"»i«ion,s  and 
distant  don,inion.s  an.i  .he'scv  ral       u^^.l  .  ,    '  '"^''^  ""  ''"''''^''"'  "^  drawe  ,h    c  o^^ 

our  goo.   .,„.,„,.  ,,.  ,„..  sap,.li..s  and  as.sis.auce       '  '     '"'  ""  ""'"■^'-  -"'  -I-n-ures  of 

much  enlarged  the  power  grow.h  and  iuM-ro  en  .    ,c  'T,  'T""  ""'"  '•"•  '"•^-  -- 

nnd  "uu.crous  p.opl,.  whose  plentiful!  trade  and      uu  '    '''" 'T'"" ''"" ''^•'•""- "'' ^-'^^ 

the  nav,.a...,n  and  expends  the  n.ann.aCures        o    "      I  '"""''  ""'''"^"^  "'"'  "-"-"> 

con.od.„es  of  necessary  use,  and  brin.  a  .ood     c      s^  t' m         " "  ■'""'  •■-'•'■'"^- then,  for 

-<'  o>l-  du,ies.     ,„  considera.-.-.n  wher.tf  .    '    'T""  "'  ""  "'^'•''•"^'  ''"•  '"-"'- 

^V  oe  have  .p.dge.I  i,  „.ee,e  and  necessary  tha    .  e  n    „  ;'";?-;""-'^  "'^  "--".to  moving  , 

'";'">•  ^->-  '~l.--al,le  , r  <.rowne  ,    .       i^"     "    "  "  ^  '  "'~-'  Governn.ents.  soj 

-pne  and  a.iecion,  shoul.l  now  no  Ion  J"  r     n         ^^     '"       ":''  '''•"'  '—""  ^-1  „„ 
eollecled  aud  hroud,.  under  such  an  uuilormVi  '  '"""'•""'  ^'•'"'"'•'■d  !•"(  should  be 

y>-  •"•"•  ■■'-" lis ...  .heir  zr:z::::zr  *,"■ ••'  •""• ''-  -'^y  -"^  ••- 

"     "•*•  '•'""■'■7 i"  '^••••-iuue  Pian.ac.ns^       y  ":;Zm   I         '""?"''"'•     •^"''  """  ^  -'"7 

-nn.to  and  know  whence  ,0  ..xpe.-t    and     cc  .^    •'  '  '"  "'"'^  ""■'"^-  '"^'"•'ng 

^^'■••^,  ■^"'^">.:,.-..,.,:  on.  of  our  tendernesse  a    I       ,  '''^'"-^'"  ''..uutenance  and    encourauen/ 

ema.ne  knowledge,  csp.-ciall  g..a...,.  an  ';:::;;":'  '^7'"^""  '"'•"•—  -d  .i-o^ 

Forra.une  |.|an.aco„s.  au.Itoconsdt  ml  .         '   """^  ""''  ^••"""•••'"  o'"  our  scv  .nil 

;'-  our  cou,..i„„  „,„,  ,„,,,  oC   ,;^r7'''' '''••-;" --'••iinK.o. he  powers  ..on.ed" 

ur,her  in.ruccu.  ,,,,,„  von       n,,  ^      '       !  T7       """'"  """"■^^"'^- ^  --^''"^        nny 

'^^'^  re.,  ..d  and  m.powered  .0  rece':.'::;  triri:::^^-:  ^^  ^"" "-  -.■reb; 

"""'•-  5  "  ^' Pf"r'"sironH  and  overtures  us 


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Plinlbo  oir.-ivd  iinfo  von  by  miy  oihri-  p.-rsons  :iiul  iis  you  sli;ill  Jiuli;.'  to  lu-  for  tli.-  bpncdU  or 

improvni'  ofiiiiy  of  our  said  Korruiue  IMiintacous.     Au.l  (o  view  ihk'i  to  niako  us.'  of  all  such  hooks 

rocords  or  other  writiuirs  of  puhlinuc  couccrnnK-ul,  willioul  any  iW'  or  r.'war.l,  as  you  shall  hold 

nooossary  lor  yo-'  hotti-r  iufonnacon  h.-iviu.     And  to  s.'iid  lor  any  ].,Ms„n  or  p.-rsons  whouic  you 

shall  thinko  to  hi    of  .•xpfrionco  and  ahililio  or  ollu'rwisi'  (ilt  lo  Ix-  advised  with  any  thing  tlint. 

tends  to  the  proseeiicon  olthis  our  enitnssiou  and  luslruee.-.ns.     And  we.'  doe  herehy  re.piire  all 

and  everie  o'  (iov.'nuj"  or  any  other  p.'rson  .)r  persons  that  by  verlue  ol' any  eV.nnssion  or 

graimt  from  us  or  any  of  onrroyall  prede.'esso'Motli  .lo.-  or  shall  .'xer.'is.-  any  power  jurisdiccOn 

or  authority  up..u  any  of  our  sai.l   Korraiue  I'lanlaeous,  and  :ill  and  ev.-rio  our   ollieers   and 

ministers  \vliats...'ver  and  all  ni.'rehanis  planters  luasl.'rs  of  sliipps  niariu.'rs  and  all  other  our 

loveing  suhjeets  who  shall  re.'.'ive  any  sunnn.uis  onler  or  .uh.'r  .lir.'ee.-'u  or  appointni'  Irom  tiic 

said  Couneill  of  Forraigne  I'lantaeous  so.'  eoustilut.'d  I.y  us  w'i'shalh."  in  proseciieon  of  this  our 

eo.nission  an.l  instru.'e.'ns,  that  th.>y  .!...'  fortluvith  y.'ii.l  a  ready  eouli.rn.ilv  thereu.it..,  as  they 

tend.T  our  .lispl.'asur.'  for  th.'ir  disohodien.'e  to  us  and  t..  the  atilhorilie  d.'riv.-d  trom  Is.     And 

beeanse  so.-  puhli.pu'  and  n.'.'.-ssary  a  s.'rvie,.  may  th.' more  elleeluallv  h,-  rarried  on     Wfe 

doe  herehy  turth.'r  authoriz.-  an.l  impow.'r  you  the  sai.l  l'..un<ill  of  {•orraiune  I'lanla.M.ns  to 

nppou.l  su.'h  i-l.'rU.'s  messengers  or  other  ns.'lull  atfn.lai.ts  an.l  I.,  pay  unt..'evri.'  su.h  p.'rson 

such  reas..nal.l..  salari.-s  or  aliowan.'.'s  as   t.^  y.,u  shall  s.-.-n,.'  m.'el.-  or  .•..nv.'ui.'nl   w'"   said 

Balar...s  au.l  all  olh.'r  .•outmu.'ul  eharges  r.'lal.'ing  to  the  sai.l  fo.meill  or  ih.' servi.e  thetvof 

Wee  ,l..eh.'r,'hy.u.h.r  and  r.'.pnre  shall  h,'.'  pay.l  ,ml..  sueh  p.-r^m  as  tl,..y  the  sai.l  {'.MnKiU 

shall  asss.gne  therenm...  out  of  our   I'A.ln-.pur  l.y   vannut   ir. ur  Umh   Ttvasmer  lor  the 

tin..-  lu-mg.     PuovioKM  that  sueh  paynu'nts  .hall  u.-i  exr.'e.h'  n.  .1,.'  whoU',  the  sunnne  of  three 

luHuhv,     ,,ounds   year.'ly.     Atul  w, o,-    h.-vhy   furlh.'r   app.unt  au.l   r.'.piire  y.,u  (he   .aid 

Loune.U  ol   Forraigne  I'lauta.'ons  t..  nu'.'te  au.l  sitt   a.  the  Star  Chandu'r  at   W  ."stminster  on 

Mon.lay  . lu-  tenth  ..f  this  iustani  1). nd..'r.      An.l  w.'e herehy  g,v.'  y.,u  power  to  a.l,.,„r„e 

to  a,,y  oth.«rpla.-e  that  I..  y.,u  shall  appeare  t.,  lu-e  n.ore  .-onyettient.  '  Iv  Wrrvrss  wh.'teof 
wee  have  .•aus.'.l  these  am  I,.-tters  to  he  made  I'al.'nt.s  and  lo  have  eon.inuan.'e  .hurtn..  our 
pleasure.  W  .tm^ss  our  s.-lie  at  Westminster  the  tirst  day  of  D.'.'.'.nh.'r  .n  the  twelfth  veare  of 
our  liaigne 

I''  ipsuiu   IJ.'^ieni 

Marker. 


hsfrurfion.^ /nr  fh,  CounnJl  „j>p,vntcf/ /or  Formi,pu'   nn,t,rr,'n>,  1    Av.   1660. 

cond>.-on  of  all  F..rra,uM,e  Plauta.'ons.  an.l  hy  what  .'.-.missions  or  at.lhoriti.'s  ih.'y  ar.'  a.,,1  have 
l..->.e  ..nen,.'.l  an.!  .lisp-w,.,!  of:  and  are  lo  proeuie  .'.th.'r  trom  su.l.  p.Ts.a'is  as  have  anv 
graums  titere.-t  Ih-u,  ,i,.' « 'rou  u.  .-r  fro.n  th..  r.'.-or.ls  liu-ms.'lv.'s.  th.'  e..pi.'s  .,f  all  su.'h  .-..nnssionH 
or  graunts   to  I..'  ,rans..rih...l  and  r.'.i..ter...l  „.  a  h..ok,.  p,o^i,l..d  for  that  purpose,  that  v.u.  mnv 

•he  l.'t,..r  ah,e  to  uu.h'rstan.i  jn.I.e 1  a.hnini.t.r  ...h  aifur...  as  hv\..  .'onnssum  and 

itulnu'coiiN  are  mtruste.l  to  yo'  rare  aud  h..matem'. 


('  bcncfilf  or 

I  sMcli  Ixioks 

II  .sliiill  hold 
\\  lioinc  you 
y  (liing  tlint. 
r  nM|iiin(  all 
(iiiiis.sioii  or 
•  jiiri.s(li('(!6n 
)iii('('rs  niid 
1  oilier  otir 
111'  Ironi  the 

of  (his  our 
ito,  iis  they 

I  Is.     And 
on     ^\'EE 

autiiciina  to 
^ll<•ll  pcr.son 

II  W''  said 
iro  thoicof 

id  ('(iiiiicill 
ii'iT  lor  tli(> 
U"  of  Ihrco 
11  lilt'  siiid 
niinslcr  on 
o  iuijoiirnc 
■*N  whereof 
iireing  our 
Hi  yeare  of 

[em 

liARKER. 


Hiiile  nii(' 

and   have 

liave  any 

•I'nii.s.sionH 

I  you  niny 

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35 

2  You  shall  forthwith  write  letters  to  .-vrl,.  „»■ 

En,li,sh  I>Iamae,-,„s  and  to  evrie  su        e  " ,         n      "^  ^^r"  "'■  '''"""''  ''"^'"^  "^  •''"  «- 
any  o,o,.r  „rede..e.so"  doe  clnin.e       j^  :  :  !  ^^;'Z  ''''"  '^  ^^  ''''''"''  ^'""^^^^  -'»  -  or 

'^'•<v,in.  a  (.-e,...!!  c,,,,,,,,],  „f  Tnule  wherein      ".,:  .  '''•-'""  '"  ""■''■  '^'■'"''""  '^"th  in 

".speee.-,n  ..are  and  eondnet  o,  Fonai.ne^.la',,!!!-,^  '   '^"'""""  ^^      '^  "I'l''^'-^'  ""'v  to  the 

-:!i  !:;;o'';::in''w:;;e!;'';;i: ;;;;:;;;'::;/;;;  ;i:'';^°-'-T":"'  ■—  ^^^-en.ee.ned,  to 

respectively,  per.ieuler  -m/exaet       e        ^  .fl       ,^7'; '  "'  ™  '^'' ^"«  «-'  i"-tacon« 
^•on..i,.u.6n   of  ,l,.,i,.  i^.-es  and  governc    •  .    ,      '  .  ,    , '""  """'■^'^'    °'' "'•-'    "-^"'"e  and 

^li^Posed,  wlK.tn.nnhersoln.en-  w  '     ;  ,.;         "  """^"'°:'''"  '""'  ''•-»-'  they  move  and  are 
tl-  place,  and  how  .in-nished  Imd' p;;;:;^;;;';;;^     ""^  ^""'  °'"^^  ^^-"=''-  -'i  ''e'-c-  are  u^J 

4o:::;Te;;;.;:::r;;:::;:,:;;;::::;— ^^^^ 

or  their  eo.nph,i,„s,  ,heir  wants,  Ihei    a      '       ,      j    "I"'"  "'  "^  ^-— '  <-''  -^h  C„,ouie  ; 
-ery  shipp  ..-adein,  .here  and  i.    ladei  ■;,,      "'""  ---"  ^--"-  and  comodities  of 

Piac'e  l.ne  beene  in  the  late  veares  ;  th  t\      .  •   T'T    '7'  "'"-'^  "'^'  i"— '"^  o'"  tlmt 

eaeh  par.  .V  of  ,he  whole    mav  he       Id'  T'^'  '"''"'  """'  "'^'  •™^'  -^'"'i-'"  of 

ami  iinprovem"  of  .ho  J'lantacons  •  ,i,.,r  ""''  '  V  ''''"'"^'''"S  "'"■"1^"  &  of  ihe  proceeds 
colle..,ed  in.o  on.-  viewe  JZ^^^lZ  Z'  ^^  T'\  '  7^^'  """  ^'"  '"■  ^"-"  -^-^ 
eqaall  poun.l  .v  prineip!,s.  "  '  '"''•   ^'  '"'S"'^"'-'^  ''"^'  "''J'''-^''!  upon  common  and 

-iiu;:;;::;:!';;;;;/-— :;;;;;;;•  ^      ■>.„.. .. .,.  rendem,  .1.0.  do.ninio„s 

"-'  i''-,ae,m.,  ,vithin  thenisel  e  /m  r       ""  """  ''""'''''  '''^'  ^-^'r-''"  ^-oionies 

--'--  -■' -'.- non-m::^:;:,,;:;;; ::::;; v/^"-'""  -''  ^■'' -  -  --es 

^l.at  conduct  and  poiiicies  .la.-  uoverm  o    U.     i^^^^ ''"T  "  '^""^"' '""'  ""^'"^   ''v 
t^.at  .f  such  eonncell.  he  ,o,.d  wholson  !  a       ^       l^ il  ^  "l  '"■'■  '"  """^""  ''"*'  "--''• 

Wantacns  ;  or  if  ti.ev  unnl  or  were  .iesie  ,    1  •   "'"•'  '"  "'''^"^■''  "^  "'^'  "=^^^  "''  our 

of  our  suhje..s  or  of  .nule  or  J^m  .        f  '"'' l"-':i"<l'"e  or  di.advan.ap.  .hereo.'or  of  anv 

tl":'".  •  ^^"-•'-'  ^-v  '-"  tia-y  may  be  ballauced  or  turned  back  upon 

siKd!  X.-\;;;;:;!,;:^;;;™^     ;:;;"•"'  -i-  - ..«.-..  a.  „..  „.,...  m  eonsuieracoo 

^-   Vou  are  to  ,ake  ceciail      n  r  ''''''t'''''^' '''"'''■"^  ^ 

t'aWiamen.en.i.nled.An     ct  ,o     1  ' ',  '""■"  """  ''"'  "'''''  "^'■""■"»  "'^  "'"  'ate  Ac,  of 

Haid  Ac.  wa.  i.a.nde.l  and  .lesi.ned!  '""'^""■^  ""•^-  '"  ^''-IToimed  .'or  .-  .].« 

wi;i;  pz.  i;::';;;;;;;::  •::  ;;;ii;;r  ^:;,!::j;''^  r"^'"''""  ''"'"^"""^  ■"-■  "^' "-  ^-pi-'-^ 

'"•'v  '-  unprovided  in  so  e.sen.iuil  a ^^  I.        '  '"  "^  *"""'""'^-  "'"'"'•  —'"i-  o„s. 

'""-1  away  by  any  uulawmil  <>     u^  ^T- 'JTT  ';"'  '''  7  ^""''  ^^" •'' '  ^    '"'>•  '^"  '-'-'  o 

'--  -  --  ^.-^T  ,o:.,um..ha„ ..:;  L;:i;;:t;::::":;::  r,.r';;:'^  ';be  u.asportca 

•"  •  ■  '  •     -Jfiigcd  tiieieuiuo  j 


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and  how  such  a  course  may  be  legally  settled  for  the  future  that  vagrantes  and  others  who 
remame  here  noxious  and  unprofitable,  may  be  soe  transplanted  to  the  general  advantage 
of  the  pubhque  aswell  as  the  particuler  commoditie  of  o-ir  Forraine  Pantacons 

10.  lou  are  most  especially  to  take  an  etlectuall  care  oJthe  propogacon  of  the  Gospell  in  the 
several!  Forrame  Flantacons,  by  provideing  that  there  be  good  encouragem'  settled  for  the  invitacon 
and  mamtenance  o  lemed  and  orthodox  ministers,  and  by  sending  strict  orders  and  injunccons  for 
the  reg,datn.g  and  reforming  the  debaucheries  of  planters  and  servants,  whose  ill  example  doth 
bnng  scandall  upon  Christianitie,  and  deterr  such  as  yet  are  not  admitted  thereunto,  from  affectiuK 
or  esteemmg  .t.  And  you  are  to  consider  how  such  of  the  Natives  or  such  as  are  purchased  by 
you  from  other  parts  to  be  servants  or  slaves  may  be  best  invited  to  the  Christian  Faith,  and  be 
made  capable  of  being  baptized  thereunto ;  it  being  to  the  bono'  of  our  Crowne  and  of  the 
Protestant  Religion  that  all  persons  in  any  of  our  Dominions  should  be  taught  the  knowledge  of 
Ooci,  andhe  made  acquainted  with  the  misteries  of  Salvation. 

11.  You  are  lastly  required  and  impowered  to  advise  order  settle  and  dispose  of  all  matters 
relatmg  to  the  good  governm-  improvement  and  management  of  our  Forraine  Plantacons  or  any 
of  them,  with  your  utmost  skill  direccim  and  prudence.  And  in  all  cases  wherein  you  shall  judge 
that  further  powers  and  assistants  shall  be  necessary,  you  are  to  addresse  yourselves  to  us  [orl 
our  Pnvy  Councdl  for  our  further  pleasure  resolucon  and  direccons  therein. 


Orders  and  Proceedings  at  His  Jfa"  Counsell  for  Forraigne  Plantactms. 

[Ksw  Kngland,  I.  124.] 

The  Star  Chamber,  ^^'estminster 
Die  Luna;  X-"--  die  Decembris  Aimo  Pegni  Dni 
Regis  nunc  Carol!  Secmidi,  duodecimo. 
Many   of  the  said  Counsell  viz>  Jerom  Earle  of  Por.lan.l    Lord  President  (pro  tempore) 
Theophi  us  Lad  ot  Lmcolne,  James  Karle  of  Marleborouuh.  William  Viscount  Sav  and  Scale 
Francs  Lord  Dn^Te    Francis  Lord  ^Villoughby  of  l-arh,.n..  John  Lord  IJoberts,"  John  Lord 
Berke  ly,  Den.dl  IIo  hs  Lsq.  Rober.  Iknle  Iv.q.  William  Uilloughbv*  E.sq.  Sir  John  >[ei.nes  K- 
fe    Nidiolas  Cnspe  Kn.  Sir  James  Drax  K-  Daniel  (rNHle  Lsq.  John  Denham   Ksq.  Kdward 
Waller  I- sq    Robert  \  enables  ivsq.  Charles  I'yinm  Ksq.  Thomas  Povev  K.sq.    Kdward  Diugs 
merchant,  John  Coll.ton  merchant.  Martin  Noel  Ksq.  Thomas  Kendall  merclinn,.  John  Lewis 
merchant,  \Vill,;„n  (Jlascock  one  of  the  .Ma,.ters  of  the  Chancerv  and  William  W.tts  merchant- 
bein^  met  in  the  Star  Chamber  at  Westminster  on  the  day  above  said,  hv  vertue  of  His  Ma'^ 
c6m.ss.on  w-  Instruccuns  thereunto  anne.v.-d  under  the  tl.-eate  Scale  of  Knda.ul  bearing  date 
the  firs    chiy  of  tins  instant  December  to  them  ami  Kdward  Lor.l  IJ^  de  Lord  Chancno'  of 
Lngland   Thomas  Karle  of  Southaniptoii  Lord  High  Treasurer  of  Kndand,  Kdward  Farh.  o 
Manch-Mer  Chamberhn  of  His  Ma"  HowHeh..:,K  .lolin  Karle  of  Clare.  S.r  (ieorge  Carteret,  K  , 
V.ce  thamberhn  of  His  Ma"  Howsehol.l,  ...^  Kdward  .Nicholas  and  S^  Wilhan.  >    rr     k"- 


I 


>  It  is  roi„.i,!i„l,le  thit  „aniQ  -3,   a  r.  ,t  oo-<ur  ii,  t!,o  conii 


iniyM.iii.  —  n.   L 


others  who 
advantage 

spell  in  the 
It'  in^'itac6n 
unccons  for 
ample  doth 
mi  affecting 
rchased  by 
ith,  and  be 
and  of  the 
ovvledge  of 

all  matters 
6ns  or  any 
shall  judge 
to  us  [or] 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS •    I 

Principall  Secretaries  of  State,  Arthur  Annesley  Esq'  S'  Anthonv  AM      n 
Leere  Kn'  and  Baronett,  Sir  Andrew  Riccircl  Kn.\,.  T  i     o7  ^  ^""P"'  ^"'  ^^  ^^^er 

John  Limbrey  merchant,  Edward  Wa7d  o  d  iCwiltnfw;,,  '"'  ''"'  ^'^^"^'^  ''--"  ^«<1- 
merchant,  John  Jeft.^es  merchant,  and  Alexlml^t^  1^^!^^  ^'"'"^^  '''''T 
or  any  five  or  more  of  them  power  to  enonir^  nf  .n  J  •  .  '";"-""'"'  dnected  ;  giveing  to  them 
in  Ibrroig,,.  p„„  .ccoriing  ,'„  .l"  "Zmf::!:^         '°  '"""•"  ""  «"  "''  ""■"--' 

The  said  Commission  and  Instruccons  were  then  -md  th.r^  .a       j    , 
then  present  imediately  adjourned  into  the  IilLr  Starchamrer!         '  ''^  "''  Comissioners 

J^odem  die 
The  Inner  Star  Chamber. 

referred  , ill  Monday  nmai  ,1,T     of  Zr,'  "^f"' "»""  "'"'  »™i-l.r.-.c6„  of  charge,  i 

»■>  .i.»e  .„d  place  fti/c::„:r,:;;s  ll  :;;::" '"  f  ""t  •""  ^^"'■"'"-  •» 

adjourned.  ^         '^'^''^'^''  ^"  ^^^^'"^  members  to  have  notice  thereof. 


5n*. 


tempore ) 
nd  Seale, 
)lin  Lord 
I'liiies  K" 
■  Kdward 
rd  Diggs 
in  Lewis 
lercliant ; 
His  Ma" 
ring  date 
icello'  of 
Karlf  of 
■rett  Kn' 
rris  Kn" 


to  Settlers  in  K^w  Netherlands.  ^ 

[State  PuporOfflce;   IMinnd.    1061.] 

The  States  Generall  of  the  United  Provixces, 

To  all  to  whom  these  p'sentes  shall  see  or  hoard  read    doe  ...i-     i 
condiscended  and  permitted  as  wee  doe  by  thereon,  i7;    A.  "°"'"'  '    *''''^'  ''''"^  ''''•^^ 

tender  conscience  in  England  or  ^^..Z^  ^Z^^^^Z^  f"  ''r'^  P^^'^  «f 
Indies  between  New  England  and  Mr.Wnei  i .   A.n    I  •     .        '^  "  ^°'°"-^  '"  ^'^^  ^^'^^t 

Stiva.ent  the  S.a.e.s  Cenerali's  Gove™         ,      lu         :    't"';"  p"""'  ^''^^  J""-l"'<ion  of  Peter 

Fivilcdgesgrauntedby,|,eCon.n,it,e™^t/^Jt     1       ?*''"''"•■'  "'  ""  '■"'""'--  ^ 
of  the  XIX.  doe  therefore  order  clnrJen,  ^        \     [  '•'""''^'■•■^ '•^'■•'-'^''"ting  the  Assembly 

concerne.  ,hnt  they  .ha,l  no,       a„y    ^  l"   er    h'""'    ""  T'  ''''^''  °""   ^^■""^   «'-'^  "-' 
they  shall  or  migh,  «en,i  with  knotl  . '      .7'  ^^      Z  ""'''  "''  '"""  "'•  "">•  ^^"°™ 

any  rnd  all  of  them  all  favorahle  heW  . „,      Ji  ""''•;''"-^' '^"^  contrarywise  aflbrd  unto 

have  found  it  to  hee  .ood  for  the  ComLn      ;  "?"'  ,"'"7  ''  ^'""  '"  "-'""""'  '-  --e 

and  signed  by  our  (..iniorthe  1,.^  day  cII' FH-n.^n-l.C  l^iSo"!' "  ""  '^'^''^  '"■"'"'""• 

side  and  as  farr  i„  depth  in  to  Co,  .men  "    ?'""^  "'  '""'  '"  •^^^•"''"'  "'""'^  ''-'  -'» 

P  Comment  as  nny  plantation  hath  or  may  bee  setled  in  the 


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New  Netherlands,  with  iurisdictinn  i.C -.ii  i,.>,. ..        i    ■  ■       ,    . 

abovcm..n.i<„,,.,l.  J"""""""  "'  ">'  b.ij™  «n.l  mm  c„„,prd»„de,l  witl.iii  tl,c  bound, 

Tl„.  liv,.  |.r„|,ri,.|y  for  ever  „ril,„  s,M  Cal„,,v  will,  tl»  a,,|,„rl,.„,„„,,  „,„!  ,l,.,»,„l„„cvo,  of 

;i;ii.-ysi„ui  I,,,  ih,.  ih„„  |,„yi„„,  i,,;„i  „ ,., ,|,^,  ,|„,,.  ,„■,„,,„,  ^,^,„^,^ 

o.l'«''m'','nlk  ;;,',';';'■  '"•T"'-'>;,"''  "">■  ■■ ■•  ■"■  ^-"M  a.«l  .iivc^r  ,if  „„y  found)  and  nil 

:;;;;';;;::;:;;:;;r:.::':n:;;;f;'::: '- "" "-"  ■"'-"  -™ """  -^ 

trade,  .i.id  i rausp,,,-!  the  same  luto  Spaine  the  Strei-^iits  or  elceuh..r..    f,- . ,  r  '^ 

during  the  tenue  oftwentv  yeere.  ^l^tuheie,  hee  Iron,  any  recoi^nit.on, 

ciifi'!C;.::'thh1;'""'^  ^"''';  ir^"  ""  ""'"■•^'  "'^^  ^"^'>-""^'^  pl-tedtheirCoionvineas..of 

issue  ou.  all  writts    of  vVh-     ,    ^  ^>tll't  .lands,  to  ehuse  a  D..-eetor  or  Cheile ;  only  thev  shall 
Netherhldl.  '-ture  soeve.-,  .n  the  na.ne  ofti.e  >-.a,es  Generall  of  the  United 

-"^"'"""'n'  "'lm;ha„a.,s  a,„rcnun<r  ,h,  aim;  mn,n„,nt   (Wo,,,/ 

very  oood-  a..d  u.-ow  hee.v  n  tu   i  1       vi  I  '  ^         "'         ''"  "'■ '""  ■^"'•''^  "''^'^'P''  ^^"  ">•.,. 

&0.  the  la.id  v..rv  le.-tile    m-o.h.ee.h.   ,.,.'''''"■    .""  "  =  "^^  ^'Pl'l^'MH-in-s.  peaehes,  n,,lons, 

kinds  oliood.  ex.vli,.,,    v..     '    ",r-    "•■''^'•"^''''^■=  f'"'-"  ->'•  -ItlHMn-;  .narvdous  pl..n,v  in  all 
"n.  na,u..al,v  in  Ku  ^'^/'''^  ""';"'-^"'  ""  '^""'  "''  '-*'  '""'  -='  ''"'>'■  that 

great  p.-o,i„o  W:  .1,.,-i    '  „  "'   "':    T'''^  ''"'-'■''  "'"'  — "  -'^  .-''  ...i....,.alls  ; 

capable  (and  bv  the  (       '  ^      j        jr  "'"'  "'^'  "'•'^"^  <" '""  -'■  -"-">  "  '"il'i  l-opie,  ve.. 
by  Je.us  Chnsl.     II.:,;:    .^         .^   'i^;'™  -'• -' '''-  ^""<'  i^—ee  to  the  saving  li.ht 

i  nivcvM^c.  bu,  t^u',a  p.-olut  nn.de  by  l.shu.g,  when.by  abundanee  ol 


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on 

people  may  bee  imploverl  with  jn-oat  and  nnf^lWo  .  i       . 

all  duty  for  the  ten^e  of  twenty  ^"li't  "'"^"^'''f  f'  f-  ^'-  -me  sha,,  bee  free  of 
may  bee  certofied  of  the  advant  ,e.s  to  .„  nk  J  of  7  1  ''"^^'''''''  ^"'^  ^''^"«'*-'«  (-'- 
.-re  .southerly)  and  shalbee  ratiota,!,!  d  p  t  t^T  '"■"""  '"'^"'"■^  "•°'"  «''-- 
the  conduct  of  the  United  States,  shall  have  fZ.;  1'  ^^  ''-''r^^'  ''  ^'-"  •^-'1  P'-e  under 
the  a/bresaid  good  conditions  shalbee  likewise  cnrt^l^irud       "         ''  "'  '"  '^'"''^  '^"^  "P"" 

rherfbre  all  those  that  shall  desire  to  joyne  their  <tnru'fr.  ^         r    , 
they  please)  on  the  back  of  this   paper  c^  r    se  t  ,e  si,  I  °'  *'''  ■'>'^^°^-i-'»tio».  may  (if 

obligatory  before  such  tyn.e  as  .hL^shal^^Co  .r^  I'l"".  "^""*""  "°^  '°"l'- 

>^ta.es.     But  if  any  people  that  desire  to  trILport  t  le  ,  '     7"""  '"■'"  ""^  ^'^^  ^^"^ 

-y  S...1  have  their  .11  tVee  and  absolute  U:^:  ^t::^:'-^:^^;:^^-^-- 

In  fidem  hujus  signavi  requisitus 

G"'  Le  Coeut     i\ot"'  Pub". 


,ch   , 


Ui; 


Mrrative  and  Deposition  of  Capt.  Breclon. 

t  New  Knglnnrt,  II.  IC5. ) 

INfy  Lords  and  Gentlemen. 

condition  and  governm- of  y^'  sever  ,0^:;;:;.",;^;;:  T^T?  '"' ^"^  '^'•^'■^-'  «'-'^ 
'''•^'■^'•"^^•''-rv'i^""kofLawsf..rMas.sacluitsCoW  ' '",'  '  ^'"  ''"''  '"  ^'^  '"  P'-« 
r  Govennn.  thereof  better  than  nv  sell  S   Co      '    ^T     '    •'"  """"  ""^^-  "-'"'•'ta.Kl 

;.ng,  ^v^^  p.t.,nt  I  never  saw,  th."  eio     V  '  ^n     ^  ,';  ■    ^r^"''  ^V"'  '^"  ""^^'"^  '-"'  >• 

^i.a.  laws  are  not  mentioned  in  this  Book  are  in  '  I;  '  ''  ,  '"  "'"""  '"'"'^  ^''^'>-  -^• 
;'«"■"•"""  of  freemen  and  non  freemen,  men,b -rs  &  non  n "  '^  '" '^"  ""'^--^t^o'l-  >l>c 
Houn.lheads  wa.s  in  Kngland,  a.ul  will  ho  I  :  1"  "  '  ''  '"  ''  '"'""■^  •''•"  f'-''^'-«  & 
g.v,vances  of  y  „„„  ,„,,„„,,  ,,,„  ,„.^.  real  v  b  HKi  ^  > ''.  ""V  ''"^^  *'^'""''""'"'-  '^''- 
-rv  many,  which  I  reli.  you  to  o.hers  n.,;.  ^  t  'm  .i  T  "7"""  "''^^  ^'-'"— 
•Ma-  hath  gran.e,!  a  generall  pardon    it  will  , ,     ,,  '  '"  ''"'""'  >""•     •'^•"'  «""'e  His 

-nking  breath,  altho'  they  ap  rehe  ;     ,    1^' ;;: ''""  "  "■   "^■^'  ''"'  ^"  "-•''  ^  ^' 

be  y  Kmg)  resolving  to  sen./ him  ,br  Kn^  ,  " /"^"^r"'^  r*"'  ^^"'''"'^'"^  '"'"  '° 

known  His  M,,.,     j^  is  not  unknown  ,o  v ou       ,     "         ,  '"'■'  ''"•'^'  ^^'  "''"■"  '-"^^^ 

^-v  they  sate  in  Councill  h.  D..,,,,..,...  h.  V  Ik  ,  ;  h"  '""'"^"^  "'^  "  «■""  ^"'f'''  -"' 
^';."'  .I,ere  being  so  many  against  owning  i^  W '  H.'  "•■""'"  ""'•*"  '"  "'■'^"'»  '"  "'^ 
' '' -'r  PH"  I  have  not  .seen  hut  by  inlbrm.,   »!       f '  """^'  "">"  'l''I»'ntlance  on  Kn-W" 

His  Ma..   Upon  w-  F  <p.ere  (i'.  )    W      r  f       '  acknowledge  their  alie.ianc;  o 

""■'•-<  '"'■^•.-  an  Oath  of  Fideiit;  ,u  .ben,  el     si  ,  -^H".^'a-"-.' to  His  Ma->-  but  instead 

•^^•'>^-<>^^.and8-t.     At  the  arnvall  -Vcl     T"'"'  "^  "' >' ^'-'-H.nvs  page 

--  "'   ^—   .  Stephenson.   .  -ow i^g^::'^:::^^^ 


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acquainted  him  they  were  two  of  y-  Kings  Judges,  declared  traitor,  and  murderers.  &  therefore 

Tr    ^:n:Zu^:[      "  T''".  ""''T  '  ^™™^^^"  '-'  ^"^  --  ^^-"''^ - 
Marshall  rZ7  f  ""■«  l^«-''>n  I  was  abused  by   many,  by  calling  mo   malig,iant,    and   r 
Marshall  Gon   of  y'  Country  commg  to  me  before  severall  in  Court  time,  used  these  ex^ressionf 
gnr.u,o   u.  ,..y  fa.e,  -sSpeake  ag«  Whally  &  Goife  if  you  dare,  if  you  dare,  if  you       re  " 
Afl.  rwnrus  onn.e  to  my  hands  y^  Act  of  Parliam'  and  r  King's  Proclamation,  .'^  some  v  ifyed 
and  sa,d  they  are  more  malignant  pamphlets  I  had  pickt  up.     Hereupon  I  .;ote  a  Te  te   tfy' 
Dep.  Governor    a  copy  whereof  I  humbly  present  yo^  Honors,  sent  it  by  mv  n.an,  who  iVabL 
to  testify  It,  &  to  that  purpose  brought  him  over  w-  me:   The  Dep^  asked  him  wLeXr     wa! 
my  wntmg :  he  answered  it  was,  &  y  I  ordered  him  to  bring  hiJanswer     wh  t^     „  b 
gone,  told  lum  he  had  noth.n,  f.therto  say  to  him.    By  the  Book  of  Laws  vou  mav  und  e  Ld 
^    t  none  but  fre^.n,  uho  wHl  take  y^  Oath  of  Fidelity,  are  capable  of  bearing  offi      in 
Military  or  C.vill  affaires,   and  tho'  the  officers  are  freemen,  yet  2  thirds  of  ye  sfidj  r    a  e 
non  freemen,  who  tho'  at  present  they  obey  the  command  of  their  ( >,licers,  would,  I  am  ciifident 
be  glad  to  have  officers  by  the  Kmg's  Commission,  and  do  desire  and  expect  a  Governor  to  be 
sent  from  the  King:  others  fear  it,  and  say  they  will  dye  before  thev  loose  their  libert  es  & 
priviledges ;  by  which  it  maj;  appeare  how  difficult  it  is  to  reconcile  monarchy  and  independ  ncy 

En j.\';;:  in T^r:^^  •'"' ""^'  '?™^-'*^'"''^  ''"'^'  ^^'  '^  '^  ^---'^  •-•  ''"3 

i-.ngi  ,  out  m  v    riook.  of  Laws  narrp  v«  Q">  i«  .in.w.fo^i  ♦!,„.      i  .    ,,  " 

i-T       ,  i  ,       ^"""  P'io«  >    -f    IS  enacted  that  whosoever  shal  treacierouslr  nr 

per  diously  endeavor  the  alterations  and  subvertion  of  their  frame  of  policy  .rgo  "muen 
fundamentally,  shall  be  put  to  death;  and  if    any  speake  for  the  King's  interest'         y   Ire 
este.„ed  as  ag'   the.r  frame  of  policy  or  gov,.nmi.  and  as  mutiners  :  ituler  which  p  e  sur 
many  groaned  at  my  coining  away,  being  as  I  may  say  debarre.l  of  their  alle  Ja^  T    Iw 
wle  em  their  laws  are  contrary  to  the  laws  of  England.     I  leave  to  Vo^  Hon"  o  ju.lge  of  low 
great  concernment  ,t  ,s  that  there  should  be  a  speedy  course  taken  for  setling  J  estab  is  Z 
th,      ountry  in  due  obed.ence  &  subjection  to  His  Ma-  may  appeare,    bv'the  two    if 
Wlally  and  Goffe.  dayly  bussing  in  their  ears  a  change  of  ^oVenu- in  Fnd"  nnd  also  bv  Z 
rnult^ides  o     .c.itented  persons  of  their  gang,  going^and  sLing  ,Z  ^  1   h  h  ^   W^ 
t  e  effects  will  he  is  easy  to  be  feared,  unless  a  speedy  eourse  be  taken  ;  they  being  tie  key  to 
the  Indies,  w.thou   wh.-h  .Jamaica,  Barba.loes  ,..  :1  y^  Charibby  Islan.ls  are  not  able  to  subLt 
there  beuig  many    honsand  tunns  of  provisions,  as  beefe,  po^ke,  pease,  biskett    butter    fib 
arriedto  Spame  i'orfugall  and  the   Indies  every  year,  besicL  sufFu-ient   or  t  ^  o     t'    ;  ^^^^^^^ 
I  doe  farther  assert  that  the  French  and  Dutch  tnuling  into  the  English  Plantation,  i      V  m  ricT 

England  siddmniy  up.^i  acco^:;;*  h::.:::;:  :::•■  e:;:.r  :rvr'^r  iS; 

thos.  o    ,Npv   England,  sliould  not  g,ve  se,.urity  for  their  freinds  allegiances  in  .\ew  fendand  • 
IS  t  c^^lLr '""'  "'  ^""""^  -'--'  ''^  '-'^"''^'^  ■-'  -'""-  •-  '--O-  i"  ...ne  peace 

as  to  my  personall  ^^^r..X:f^i:i:;X::::^ ^^^2^''-  '''''''  ''^  ^^^^ 
J  his  was  .civen  in  'j 

by  Capt  Tho  Breedon  f 


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Thomas  Brecdoii  of  thp  Cit,r  „r  n  1 1-     i< 

::::'" -^ ' " » '™  -'•'-  - '- '--- -^  -"r  ;«.s:;:;;:;:;::;  -  ;;t::f 

(  Signed )  Tho  :  Bkeedox.  •^'"■"'  '•■"'■""  'i"^'  17  die  O.'tob 

(Signed)       Jo.  ToPiiAM. 


Oov^  Junlecotf  to  Uo^f  Stuioes-sant  of  M,,  Mt/.rl.nJ., 

[Trad,.  PniHT,,  Stau-  I',,,,,.,  oai™.    XV.  ■Ju.  i 

^-  L  -:;i.:;i:"^^^rch!^  -,^:;;-,  ^■;^;.";l  having  receaved  a  le.ter 

F  -aunee  and  l,vla„,l  .Vc  heann,  date  the  fifth  o       -.    h    I'ro    r     '"/''""  °'  ''"■'^'''■"'  ^"-^'•'^nd 
Ma,.«tra.e  or  .Manistrates  of  his  plantation  of  \ev  T '  -  "'''^  '"  ^'"'  ^'"^■''■•"'  or  Clu-ife 

^Pl-rehending  of  Colonell  Edua.  1  V^C"^[^Z    "■"';;';;'. ■•'■^•""•'"^ 'he  diligent  .earehin. ,br  & 

;^^,  ^^'f  ^"' ^  -lioyniag  ^  ,a-oceede         ;,;'!:  ::';i!  ^  ""-';-"•■  ^—Haveing  ^n     it 

-^l.'".l  (^  John  CJi,apin  a.  thei.  g„,,..  .J'    '  ,d         l^f;  :;""  '';''"""'='^  '^"•'-  ^  ^^^  Thon,a« 
""• ''"I'H.s  of  His  Ma'-  ,.,„.,.  „.  ,lH,  (Joven  'o,^^  '^^ 

;  -  'o  the  <;ov.-  of  the  Afanhatoes  o.  ^J^l:L^:^T"'l     7'  /''^""^  "''  ^^^  '^--  ^ 

t'-  '-t,  .nos,  speedie  and  faithful]  ex. ti^ont       .'".''■  '"""■'^  '"  '■■■"•''  ^'''f'-''-  <or 

«^v.....  1...  n.tn.e.ion.  and  direction.  I!:!!::  ^^ r^^  IL:';:-'  — 

Sir 


T-  f  a...  ,■  c„„,„„  „,^„  ,„,..  ,,,„.  „„,_^_  ^^.  ^_^^^  ^  ^,^_.  _^^^^^^ 


''"//<//w  mktamlis. 


Ilavnig  receaved  a  letter  from  the  Xin.r.  M,.v  „„,  „,    .        ^, 
1  f>-v  hoere  enclosed,  iindin.  by  the  snpsc     ,ti       f      T.   ""''■"'^""'  ^  »■•- '-opio  whereof 
yo^self  ^  ..,,.  of  the  Magistnuei        ar^S     i!' toT  '•  '  '^  "' ^''"^"  ^^^^^-^^t 

err  '""^';',"--'-  "-  ''-'"^-rendered  i^-i;  J  '^ '^  — -ny  heere,  and  at 
hah  son,e  whdes  .inee  .leparte.l  this  jurisdietio      u       ,  ^T^'^'  "'  '''"  "■^'■^■'•"'''^'  '^  'mtrther 

endeavonring  the  apprehending^  of  the  n    I  t        r  '"''  ""'  '"'""  ^^"■'"""^  f<'  ourselves    n 

Boston  7  .Afay  Kioi.  ^o'  assured  lovinge  friend 

^"'  J'^H\  E\ni:rnTr. 

"»;';-;p;::i :,;:::::;: ::;  ^;;-  ^z^'T"  "r"-- » "- -^""-  - 

^t'l,.  IJI.  J  "'^'-  ''  »"  h>sse  tlien  niv  <  utv  hv  il„.v  .  i, 

-        '•>  ">  'iit'se  lieaivr.s.  gcnf"  of 


!::• 


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Colon  11  (,„tre  he  rome  „no  your  parts,  a.  wo.  un.lorslnn.l  .hoy  ..uv.  fie.!  fVo.n  h..„ce  esnocially 

fj  the  jus.u-e  o.  ,he  English  Nation,  , kin,  ,o  sh.onde  then.sehvs  in  these  ren.ot    p    t  ' 

that  you  woul.1  be  please.l  to  deliver  then,  to  these  hearers  ."•  nuu^te  helpe  to  eonvey  then  out' 
of  yo^  hnntts  n.o  the  English  jurisdiction,  to  he  eonveyed  to  Boston  to  ie  sent  as  by  llisAIa  J^ 
IZTlL  '  ^J-''--^—  -i"  "o'  only  .loe  an  aet  worthy  the  annty  and  corrJsponden  y 

to  serve    and  be'  ""■  '"'"'  '"'  ""'"'  '"  •'"'  ^'"''"  ''"'"  ""  ''"'y  ""  ^"^  H^e  occasion 


Boston  7  May  1661. 


Sir 


Vou'-  thankfull  &'  nuieh 
obliged  Servant 

John  E.ndecott  Gov'n'. 


To  the  much  lionnored  Peter  Stuivessant  Esq. 
Go^n'  of  the  New  IVetherlands,  these. 

That  this  is  a  true  copy  compared  with  the  Original,  attests 

Edwaro  Rawson,  Secret*. 


w 


Petition  of  the  Earl  of  .Sterling  againM  the  Dutch  intruding  on  Long  Mand. 

[  Ntw  LngUiml,  I,  ISI.  ] 

To  THE  KixGs  Most  ExfELLEXT  >Lv"» 

Tlie  hund.le  peticAn  of  Henry  Earle  of  Sterlvne  Sliew.-th 
That  yo'  Ma.,  roj-all  Grandfather  King  James  of  happy  men.ory  by  his  Letters  Pattents  under 
^e  Greate  .^eale  of  England  .la.ed  .»  .x„,„„„  „  „,,  ^,^^^^^    >^^;     ,       ^aigne  o^  ^itd 

their  IX:;;;::'      r  ^^r^^'r''^^---^  -"  HueRingham.-other  perLsof  hot:? 

a«.ires;;ri-:g;;X^^^^^^^^^^  --"  -  - 

Earle  of  .eriyn:  your  ^et.tioners  ;:^;;:;d:.:he:^;;d 'i ;-  r";::^  ;•'^^:'^.;;;:.";:M: 

pninvl'l  ;r  ^'"'"-'""^f  C^randfather,  and  father,  and   !,imselfe  their   heire,  have  respeetivelv 

M "  1^1  :  ct  :vr '  '"'"r ""'""' ""  -'-""''-'^-^  ''---ives  witmn  v:^ 

auegian. . ,  to  \  our  Ma"  disherison  and  your  Petie6ners  prejudi.v. 

May  W  Majestie  he  pleased  to  eonfinne  unto  your  Peticoner  his  said  inheritance 
to  be  held  .nnnediately  of  your  (^nnvne  of  England,  and  that  in  any  future 


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treaty  betweene  your  royall  selfe  and  fh«  n„f  i 

that  the  Dutch  there  nn  y  luhnitt    ho^  ^        '  '""'  P''"""°"  "^^^  ^'-  ^' 

depart  tho«e  parts.  ^  themselves  to  your  Ma"  governem.  or 

And  yo'  Peticoner  sluill  ever  pray  &c. 


At  the  Court  at  WJ.itehall  the  last  of  May  IGGl. 


Edw.  -Nicholas. 


[Trado  Papers,  LVII.  9o.] 

as  JhX  ::i;:::dr  ""°  '"  ''''  ^"  ^^^-^^  ^^'-  ^«  --  — .  paid  f^r  there  Commoditie 

that  ifthe  Dud.  furuish  there  oue  IrJLou    A  n  '^"'''  '"  ''''"*''''°"  "'"'•^''•t'^'  «°e 

suffer  there  ,.oa„„odi,ie  to  he  t?;;";'j ^^^'^ '""^^  "^ 

custonu-  and  iu.post  as  is  due  to  His  M.f^  "^'  ^'"'^'"^  ^-^'  ''''''  '''^'  ^o  pay  such 

nofhi:;;^  ^:;:^::^t::::tr' '"  ''^^'"^'  ^^  '-''^  -  --•-  '^-  ^^-^  ^^-.e  shan  receave 

5-  It   is  ,0  be  doubted  i„  short  time  , Inv  T,  ^ 

continue  ,ra,le  there,  for  ,b.v  Innv       .    i    „  "  *''™^"'  '"^  •^^^'■■■"  ^'-tacon,    if  thay 

Prejudi.v  of  trade,  .c..  ,be  Xa.ive    of        ,  T-''  ""'''"  "'"''  ^'''"^^>^-"»'  ^^  °"'- fT'-eate 

or  .!.;■  Neu-  Xe.b<.r.ands  denvu i;:;::  t- ,;r  Tuu"'!  ''^^  ""  """■"  ^'"'"^'"'  ^'^  ^'^^ '^^- 

io^;  -  i"rM.;n;;r';s;^:::t;-^^^      n.ad;vr.':Mf  .u,.  b,.  .dn^tted  it  wi,he 

This  out  of  dutie  to  His  Ma"'  I  nre.  n       ^"''^"'"''''^  "■^^l"'"^'  ">='.v  1'^  prevented. 

H.    Ma     I  pn.en,  un,o  your  Lor.lshipps  wisdou.es  and  considerac6n. 


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44 


NKW-VOIJR  ('OI.ONIAL  MAMSCKII'TS. 

.^fi>n>f,  of  Vnnnril  on   ,.,vr,t  fnuh    with   llu     /)ut,/>. 
1  Ni'»'  i:u;:iiiii,i,  I.  ii;,  ] 
M   His  M;i""C,Mm,'ill  (ill-  l',Mr;ii-ii  Vh 


"it:il',.i,.s      r,mia>  .\\\",|i..  Aiio-iisii  Ki.i;. 


S''  .lohii  Sliawc 
i^'-  Will:  luM-klrv 
M'-  I'vm 
y\'  I'mrv 


M'-  \(.ril 
M'-  Knidall 
M'  J)ig,t',s 


(■^.nsi.in-ao,„l...inuha,l<,ras,...,v(.r, I^^^M   l.v  ;n,.l  u  ill, 

,iri'«'\vtii  III    (i:,.    Ilimlisli    I'l; 


llif   I'lirch.  (nr  'I'oliacco  of  ||i)< 


""'  '"<''"l  "llii..    \,(   „r  \.,vi„„.,m     „.  1     1       7,'"     •'■'     '"   I"'' <  iisl«"Ms  and  c.iitrarv  I.) 


'    '"'iM.i;-    inadc    a,'«|iiaiiilc(l    (licivw  ill,    |,v 


sa.u...   au.iumunt..  (o  Ins    Mrnnlvin    Mnvin  '   '""'    '"  l'-''vrnt    H,,- 

;t:;;i,:;;;';;:;:;;;:;:;;;-i;tT-'''- 


On^v  to  arfn,,r  tin    Ih'iti.h    \ari,„t;on   Art  in  th,    rhn.fatio,,.. 

I  I  ••iMinl  l:,.ci.l..r.  II,    II,  i;.     Ill    <;.,,  I 

At  111..  Court  Ml  \Miit,.|iall,  i|„.  -Jl'"  nl  .Imir  UMVa. 


l.i'iil  I'liani'cllnr 
I'liki'  i>r  Allii'inarli' 
M.ni|ucs  111  Diiri'lifsiiT 
I.''  tJlvat  t'liainlH'iiani 
Karlc  (ilSatKJw  it'll 
Karl.'  .>r  Carl  is!.. 
K.'irl,'  nt'.Mii|,||,.i,iii 
M'  Sv  I!,  iin.K 


l.t'l-.l     I'll'    111     I.OIIllllll 

I. Hill  Scyiiioiil' 
J. mil  lialliin 
land  IlirM.  V 

lailil   l|,.|i,.s' 

M'  'I'r.'a.sui'.'r 

M'  N  i.'.'  Cliainli.Tiaiii 

M'  S,.|'  .Morri.v. 


%. 


-t   <nillll!r  nflrtlrin  l(, 


Lf>ND()N  T)(JCUMENT.«"  :     I. 

tl<r  snrmll  (;„v-'  ,,f/>i,  M,"-.  Vla„ul}o„s  I,  Amnirn  rl 


45 


f^'"  Williiiin  Ui'ilx'Icy 

I'liilip  Cilv.Ml,  i:.s(]^ 

'.or.l  \\il|„„i;lil)y  (.ri>arli;im 

<'<'!•  M'illi:iMi  Walls 
<'"!.  .(.mil's  l.'iisscll 
<'iil.  lio'ri'i-  OslmiiM' 
•Jolili  liuiicklcy,  i:s(|f 
<'"1-  M'iiliain  Dyaiii 
''~'''  Cliaiics  l,il||,.|,,„ 


\  irujiniji 

iMiiryl.iiid 

liaihaducs 

'■^'   ('ll|-!S|(l[)||,.fs 

.NVvis 

.MmiiitsciTat 

-\iitt'u;oa 

'■'iii'iliain 

J.iiiiaica 

Amv  Kiiylaiifl. 


;  r-  '"• '-  ^'^' -ir..s  „,a,  sav!,.      ,':;';:;■"  •"  ""^-  .•"■  ;"^  ^'"•'-  '''-"•<'- ;  a, 

:;:    "7'-  ia^lin,   i;„-    ,.:„„a.„,,   In,:..,     V'^^^^  n,n,.. 

'  '""^'""-  "•  -  r  san...  ,H.ri;,n |        „   ,;,  """"""'  '"""    "'"  <'-—  -r  ^.^    ',.1 

'■" ^''  '"•  ".-^Kr,   ,,.,„i„,    .'.,,i,,  ,  ,         '     V'         f'"'   '"■""'""^  "'•""  ^'"■l'<;— nu,,.., 

^-•'  A..  lu.  ,.,Mu.n,allv  .,l.s..n...l      V  '  •   ;""'  """  '"■"  '"^"'""'  "'''  "'  '"'-  '-1'  <     -    ' 

!" \n"'- ^•^"•M-.i. ; .2  l:: ?.:;:;:' 7 ^--••^ «;'•  ^-w-^ - .-.-..■.. ,,:;,:. 

;"  '^'"l-l.n,,  an,l  ,  •■  ,...,.la,.  ,.,.1..  of  l.in  M,  -  |'    '   h      ■^'  V"    .'    '  "  '''"'''^'  '•'" '"^  ^'^  '"-"'- 

:;'"■'•  ■;'   ••-  ^'^ I-Ian.a.ions.   ..,.  i,,,..   ,,,,,,,  '  ;■'•"•;"'-    '--m,.  shall  I.  ..an-i...!  i,„..s,.„„. 

.';'""•;  "•'-'••■'  " 1^  -V  ..  IH.  ,v,„n,...iiw         ;.,:"'•   ''"''"   •"•  ■'■"^^""  ""•  "'■'•"  "'^   -,.,.„ 

''^7"" ';■ "-' ''i-<.<i (all ships ,         ;  r '"": • '""• '' •"■••'•■'•' -" l.T. 

77>  v.an.  „„„.  v..  „„i,„,  .„.  ,.',.„,,„'"'  ''""f  -;'-"  I-  i.l-M  l.y  yuM  ,1,..,.,.  ,„i,.„  i„ 
^-  u-,Hl..  .,„..  ,i.,.,ai„  pans,  his  Ma...  wil     „    1 !     ,    '"''^  "■"^''""'  ""'-  ^'"'H  •""".,.•  ,„ 

^'•""?- 7-'' "-  -.an,  i, , ,! !  :  :„.  ^,  :;:;;x  ^;;-;-.-.  r,,a,  „... .,.,  ,.„..  „..  4 

"'""""  '^ '•■  '"  '••"   V..U  Know...  ,ha,  , ,.,  '-^'^""«"'-"H'.     All  wlnVI,  .....  hav. 


r.!. 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 

..nlor.  a«  arolinvu..!  I.y  y-  said^u't.  wla.r..„fyou  n,av  .a.t  (hvl.  as  you  wil 
at  yoar  [H-nll.  an.l  so.  \o.     Dal..,],  -l"  .h.nij  IC..;;).     [  Sij;.....!] 


answer  y  contrary 


l-<.n!  ClmiuvlU.  Karl.- o(  .M.ni.i.KTo.v  I.au.  If„i,,.,s 

.Mar.1,.1  IK.HciiK.sTKit  Karl.,  ol  ('aiu.khuv  .M'' Ta'asiinM- 

I-<n<l  (;n'at..  ('I.an>l.,.rlaiii  L"  IW  „IL.,nmo.v  jsr  \'i,v  ClianilMM-Iain 

L..r.l  Chanih.'rlain  |,„n|  Si;v;,i,.ru  ,M'  S".>  .M,,i,„icm 

Ka.  ofSAM.WKii  J,or.l  Hattov  INr  s...-v  |  i ,.;  .v  m- ,.,. 


Complaint  of  f/>,-  intnu.ion  of  th,'  DuUh   into  Manho.Un,.,. 

I  N'cw  KiiiiliinJ,  I.  nil,  I 


Sir  Jo.  Coll. •!. Ill 
iM"'  K.'nilall 


I.iinl  li.M-k.'l.'y  VnsuJrnl 


S'  .Martin  Now.'ll 
IM'  l)iiri,vs. 


1  1-  -ni  a,a,  laMy  ,„a,l,..  „.  „,is  Co„„..,ll  !,y  Ca,,ain..  S...,,,   ,|,a.  ,1...  Du...!.  I.av.-  of  Into 

yean.  „,,us,ly  n,,n,.l..,l  n, a,„i  ,,......,1  „a.n.s..lv..s  of  .vrtain..  pla.vs  on  ,lu.  n,a     •      ,  , ^I" 

^::;;'"'^"':'^'"    ^'; ^'-"'-'■^I n,.asin,...r.i..ul..ron Manal,!.,..  an.l  ...,n.  ,         .!^ 

'  "  ."  ^  '  '""'""'"•■''  ;"'-''-HV  of  Hi..  Ma-)  an.l  ,i,a,  ,1,..  .lo.-  s„ll  1...,..,  „,,  .  .  ,.  .'^ 
tli.Mv,.!  uiil:.H,mn,.nii,M.l....li..M.vt.)ni.sMa""an.iili..  luv.wnr.i',;  :  .  |"'xm  .ss.oii 
of  Mv   ia.ni  S,..rl,n.s  IV,u.,,n  to  His  M- -     (,  '^    ''  ^""' " '"""''"'< 


?^™rJ:l;r■l;,^:::z^;;-;<r:i- :;,:::-•■:; -r'-M:::::;::;;: 

«ml  Mr „„.,. , .  .      rr  ;  ,    ,     : '     ,  ""  T      ' '''"" "'  "'"•■'■■'■' 

I ■,!„.  ,,,1 ■ ,,;,  ,1  ,,„.  ;  ■■■in.'li>    ..I  .m, „.1„„,  ,i„,,. ,i,.„|„,,  i;,||„„ j,,^, , , ,,,, 

ivof „.,„., „,  '"  ""-^  •^''•'"  ""^•''  ^""'  '"  ""•  ""-nn.  ,1,..  n...M.I..T. 


snu't' 

nnd 

or 

or  pajif 


in 

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47 


Ccnpluint  of   Tnul.  ^n-ricl  o,  n~m  Ike  Dutch. 

tN'''w  I.iit-lan.l,  I.  111).) 

At  His  Ma-i"  Couneill  for  Forraim,  I>lantac6ns      Lun,.  ^     .•        ,•    , 

'"•     ^""'''  '^'T'lnio  die  Decenib.  1063. 

Lord  Asliley  Frcsidnu 


L''  licrkcly 

M'O.Ncil,, 

ts'  Nicholas  Oispo 

tS'  .IdIiii  Colliioii 

M''  I'i.u-y.'.s. 


.M'-  Jicyln 
M'  Waller 
iS'  .loliii  Sliawo 
•S"'  Marl  ill  Aocll 
-M--  Ji'lliwirs. 


'I'oii  .■<)iii),lain(  ii.nv  nia.i,.  („  d.is  ('o,,„,.iii  i.,,  „     .- 

an.l  ,n..l..,-s.  ,.,   Virginia,   .N.w    KiHaid  /'''"''''''" ''>'''''- •'^'-'-^^  '"aWnors. 

-rry  aiHl  .....nvy  .n.a,..  ,1 .i.i.s  .Ho     '  ..  ^^  ";";"""r-  ''""  '■""'  '•>'  '-"'  -"'  -'t.r 

""■^•".s.o,.u.u|,..n..,lu..u „ ,  „    ,     '      ,  *""•''•  ^^'"-  I'l- •■•..«  an.   ..,„i,i.„o„,. 

;;:;:";-,""■  '-■  -  <"■  ^^•v. ;::;.;;,:::;;:'/;"''';.;;;:';- ,  "i--""^.  "^-.•'>; 

«!»•  Mh  Hv  an.l  assislanc '  this  C.inwill       v  "  •••<l<«'s>:-  u  h,.|v„(  ihry  „rav<'d 

F-"t  ^  ..I   ,his  (•..,„i..ili,  (,akin,.  „,„..  ,           M      J       •''■''V  -"•"-  -"-  vvhnvof  uv.v  now 
— -N  'H..U  is,,  .ho  know  ,lios.',a,-,s  ,-     „    'f';"  •'""■'''■^  ''' '"'"-  '"■  "- 

'■'V'"'V'  .I..UM..  .saWi  nil.-s  and  i„s,n.  v„m.s  hv  ,i„,  '  ,      '"f  l''^""™^  "'-v.said.  (hnvin 

J^'''^ >■  ""-'  avaih.  ,0  „,„  r..,on„a.-,  ho      '■;""■"     ""'  '""  '"  '"•"'•'"••■'-  '"  "'"- 

r"- ■"-'  -  'lis  Ma.''  ,ha,  „,i,  „  ,  :,','"  ""•••'";•■•—.  'o  1..-  l.y  .hen  p.-ru.-d  and 


Sir. 


•'■""'•'■'I  I"  N«'«  Kngland  n.T'  M.  uwn. 


'  II''  ni.Miv  ohhgnlions  ( |  i,,,^,.  i     . 

■■;'i';-;"- ....  p..hh..K  ...linr...  i..ui;:,,;;:;;;;;:i:'';;;r7,''' ;';:'"'" '  ^'--"--your 

!"""'""••'  ''""^'■'•''  "iti.  (.Vn..rail  transartio,  s  i            ,              «•  r...nd.h.p,M.,  dis.a.i.  fro.,.  „,v  too 
by  Proxi..)  and  ,o  h-,  vou  K ."''"'     '"""  '"  '^'"^  -"' ''  ('"  •'-  <i.^a    e 

*•'■'• • - --' '---^^^^^ 


48 


NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


nnbolden.  me  at  tins  time  to  desire  a  s„..ll  division  fron.  your  LnpoHa,,.  .fl;.i.vs,  ,o  view  ,ins 
«i.or,  re  a Uon  of  the  present  state  of  ti,..  L^nglish  on  the  west  end  of  Lon.  Island   ...  .Ik'     a 

J  4<-..    for  many  yean-s  (  as  I  have  fbrnu.rly  given  yon  an  aeeoun.p, )  hann,  luva  inslav.'     W 
he  Dutch    he.r  eruell  and  rapations  neighbours,  have  at  last  assert...!  ,!,..  Riu.s  ffovall  I.,,..,-,.  .^ 
to    h.s  just  r,ghts   .n  theu.seives  etie,  though  to  their  utter  ruin,  ha.l  not   the  (Jentlel  ,  of 
C<.nnecr.cu.,  by  their  the  sai.l  peopl,.s  ..arnes,  soliei.a.ion,  st.,,t  in  and  d..n.on.stra,e.i ,   .'„.    Is 
peoph,,ealouse  of  His  Maj-  eon.v,-nes  then  lyeing  a,  the  stake,  a  p.^.v  .,f  a.^vptal';:"::;'!:;  I 
donb    not,  to  our  u.ost  d..are  Sovan.igne,  whose  honour  if  ....Ipahle  of  sufll.rinu.  bv  sueh  phebian 

..nd  d,.ossu.  spnus  was  fh.-n  ..oncen.e.l.  but  lu.oweing  this  servie..  n.av  he  blasi...l,  by  v  .      " 
nieasunj  fnan  th..  Du.eh  agent  or  bis  .nnissaries,  without  s.nne  ...v,  and  knowein.  ;«  r  p  uC 
nn,   w,llu.gn..s.  to  tmprove  it,  .loe,  in  behaife  of  th.  (;..,„"   pH-ivin.  an.l   persons  i^.  disIZ- 
on..iy  as  a  spectator,  or  at  most  a  .no.ierafor  ir.  the  pn.mis,.,!  allimv,  1  bes..ach  vou  to  ....ve.t  '.uJ 

addresse  bemg  fully  heard   tuttil  son.e  person  connnissione.l   fron,  this  (-.nmt,  •     •- '    I'^i     o 
^.   ron,     e  say.i  Dutc    or  their  eo.npMcs.     Sir  if  ......asio.,  sc.-vc  to  n...u,i.,u  my  d.^irest.;i 

Aoble  (.en  »  m  conjunction  w.th  you,  f.'mn  whonu-  I .  annot  d..spaire  of  a  (hvourabl,.  aspe,.,,  bei.,tt 
represented  by  sou  happy  a  „,..,li.n„  as  your  selle.  bu,  I  .honl.I  be  ,00  inju.-ious  ,0  the  publik! 
go.K  ,  to  d..te.u  you  longer  .nun  y.nn-  n.ore  ..oble  iu,pluy..nu.n.s  ;  1  .i,all"  .herefo.v  .mely  begg 
the  happynesse  of  a  roon...  ,u  your  men.o.ie,  in  .p.aliti..  of  Si,.,  your  nu.st  hn„,bl..  s.-rvan.". 

.,     ^  ,  .It'.   SroPT. 

lost  scr,pt,  ,ny  Innnble  servic..  ,0  th..  hon,„.,....l  Sir  (;...n-g  CaH^vngh,  ...  wh..n...   ,  ...feat 

jou  ,0  c.n,nnun,cau.  ,iu.  busn...ss  w„l,  the  in,.l,.s...i  1..,,..,  win.!,  is  f,.,,,  a  (•on.u.i......  o    ,   e 

sa,d,  now  rcic.v...    bm  ,on„..,-lv  .ns„-ess..d  subj...-,.  .,f  l,i,  Maj-  (  .uslav...l  hv  ,h..  i.,n..i,)-     „ 

s.'rvic..  to  nohlc  :\p  fhiilinih  ,.(ir.  ■  '"""^      <'<¥ 

To  the  Hon-  .lo.oph  Willian,s.n,  K.f  a,  his  ..ili.v  a,  Whilchail  -  Ues.„,i„st...-.  this  .1.11. 

oi-  al  S'  Ibiiiy  l!..n„iis 
111  Wliili'liall  this  (hi. 


On/,  r  Jar  th,    Farnur,  0/  th,   Cu.lnm:  to  draw  hj,  a  farm. 

I  Nrw  l.'nelnn.l,  I.  I'J".  J 

At  HiH  Ma"  Coun..ill  tor  Fon-aig,...  I'lantacns.     M,.n.unj  W  I-  ,ii,  D...vn,hris  hi.Wi. 

Lord  Ashley 

.M'  ll..yl.. 

Sir  \irh  t'nspe 


1/  n..rkh.y 
.M'  ('.ivenliy 
MM'o\.\ 
<'oil:  .Middl..|.ui 


Sir  Martin  \ovv..|| 
.V'  Ib.vv... 


F.mh..r  .:o„^.le,a,.,.n   b..iug  ,„.u    ha.i  „f  ,|,.,  .,has..s  ...Mnplain,..!  .,f  hv  ra,,,,,,.   .„   „„ 

Ma"(  nsto.us.  ( .i.u.e   by  the  I'hmters  on  an.l   Trad.Ts  ,,.  V„..,„i„     v..,;    |,v„  ,  ;,  ' 

...ug  Nan..  ...  by  selling  and i,hn,g  tob, o  ...  ,1...  U^:i^Z  .     ^  t  hI?  t ' 


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o^^;  .:ir:;;:.s,  ;;;;::::i:;::!i  r'.;:;r  .i"';:;-  ^r-  ^  ^^'- — -  -- 

-i«ta,„...  of  ,;,..  ..pe.Hve  Go^er.u.-  o  ;,:        ;;':/^"-'-";"7  -"'"  -•.  .he  ai.,e  and 

on  oi  H,o  sni.l  work.  ;  a„.l  weld     rin.  i„    lu       „"  'r  I  '""  "''''"'"^  '"  ^'^  '■'''•■"■''1"/? 

<"-  ^^"  n.ta„,  at  .h.-ee  of  the  clock  in  ^  all         ^    '1""     '°  """•••"^^-  ^'-"'^"^  '""4 
presented  to  His  Afa'i«  to  be  f..s(al,li.l,ed  l,v  ,  I  ''  ""'"'  "l'I"-"ved  of  ami   then 

thoy  shall  thinke  fi,,.  '«'"""'^''-'  ''3  'i>e  authont.e  of  His  .aid  .m,..  „„,  ,  .^  (-v,„,H.ill,  if 


"ij>P>-0'-al  of  ,1,,..  M,„y  ,,,^,,,,,  ,^  ^,^^  ^,^^,^^^^^^^  ^^  ^^^^ 


Customs. 


[  N'f»  l'ri|{liui,|,  t.  I'.ii).  ] 

AtHi«Ma-"(;on„dinorFon-ai^n..|.|.„„,„n.. 


Lord  Ashlev 
Sir  \i<'lu)ia.s  C'ri,sj)e 
'^ii-  Joim  Cdliiuin 
('i)lL  \Ci-,ioii 
M''  Krild,,!!, 


Manis.MX'.  dieJaniiarij  KJC-S. 
'■'i"-le  of  Anglesey,  ]J  Vn.„l,M. 

"SV  n-.yle 

•M'  W  aller 

•MM'ovey 

'"^ii"  Martin  Xinvell 

-M'     :>)-!reS. 


«f ; :  "r:::::,:;::;^:',::::;;' :;:7:;;:v'^'' -"  ■■"•■ "-  >' - 

•"• ■>-    »       Ihev   a.    ihei-  oune  elrirl      ,.  "     ?'""   "'"    '"  '"'  ''"'  "'  l'™''"'''"  I'V   t 

'-..::  I^lnnd  and  o,,.,-  Mi.  ZAZJ^Z.  ';'  ^"■"     '?  ^ ''•^'"'-  ^- J-U-.d   Marv' 


'■■i'"   I'l.uiiacuns,  \m'|,,. 


II  or 
heir 
and 
f 
s 
t 

y 

e 


th 


'•'"">•  ^Wial  shali.e  li„.  "^  .■'(lernoon.',  tia„   ,i,i,s  Coun.'ill  uu.x  ,loe 


-    ^\ 


\^ 


^"|.  III. 


50 


M;\\-V()|<K  COI.O.N'IAJ,  MAM'SCini'TS. 


Mo,lll  ju-opasnl  hj  thr   Farhu  r-^  of  ih.    Cu.^tnm.s. 

I  N''»  l^iilt .1.  I.  I'Jii.  1 

At  His  Mm'«  Counnll  li„-  rornnp,..  l>la„li,o.ns.      lanur  I'n,,,,,  ,li,.  K..|.mi.rij  l(iti:i. 

Karlc  (if  l,iiic()lii,  Vniuhnt. 

S'  .Idliii  Cdlliioii 
M'  KnidMll. 


^V  P.oylc 
^V  I'vm 


I  lu'  M...i..|l  or  ,1...  |.  ■n-MM-rs  of  His  .M;.-Cus(o,„s  pn,,,os„||s  (  bnuu  .•o„tr;„.(...l  I„vviM,..,l 

mr.u-.!n,,  to  on  ..,■  ol   this  CoMnnli  of  ,!„■  nyn,., of  .l,.,„uary   las,  )  a,„l  „ow  hroM.I,.  ,n   l.v 

M    K.n.bll  .V    hnv  ,va.l  a„.i  an,.,,.!,.,,,''  n,a,l,.  .hnvi,,,   is  oninv.l   ,..   ,„..,v.l  and  ,l,o  saiil 

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I'lHisKlcn-ii  and  ili.lialcil  ol. 

'/'/»  .1/,  /,//  of  the  rrni<„s,ins. 


M.VV    ,  Y    I'l.l:  \SK     \,,|  li     \I.\ 

Vo,„-  Ma'M-onnnll    ot    IMan.a.ons    havo   ,ak,.„    inio   ,|„.„-  .•ons„|..ra,.on    ,|,o    ,„,,    arlos   ol 
,:;•''"';  "'••.'••!"  •;"'" '  -  ^^  '-■  ""•  "• "--n.  : in..,...as,„.  or  Shipping  ^  N      i       . 


;      1.    sanu- :  an.l  no..  ^.o,,s  ,o  1...  ..a,-,....!  ,..  ,i,..  saal  na,„a,.„ns  l.n,  wi,a,  a,-..  lo..,..„  i„  |,,,„,„  j 


an.l   iivlan.l  \,.  as  hy  tin-  a.'fs  .loll,  ap|.,.a,v 

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Hli;mi('iit  ill  siiinc  ji;irts 


•"*    7. ;>   '"",'"  -r'' "•  -•'   "•'•^'-""•1,  as  yo'  Ma"  Fa,- ,s  ot   ^ .,.  rns, s  l,a^,.    n  ulo 

o>.:vl:nnt   ,h..v.„  an.l   I.av..  p,- s...l  ,0  , his  Conn..;,,.  .,  "h-.i,- ..u  n..  ..s.s  an.l  ..ha,-...s    .  , 

till'  S.'\(.r  (  lOM.T-lliloi-s:   t    1..1-..M    1  I.      .....I    ...    II  .,  .  (■•.111. 


till'  s.'vi.ralj  (.'.ivi.iii.uiis  th..|-..\viiii.  aii.i 


'"  ''•'"  ""  ''"■'"   '"  'i'"'  tli<'i'tlnti..s  ill  pnitiiii:  ih.'  sai.l 


s.'v.'ral!  A.'ts  in  ..x....„ii.,n  in  ail  p.,i„,s  as  lh..v  aiv  r...p,i,v.i  l.y  •;..■  sai.l    \.|s 

■'7  '""""'  '   "    ''"'"'' ^    ""'■'■  ""-^  •■ ■-'"•■•  -'-'    ^'■■  M.V  h- .,■a,•,ousl^  ph.as...|| ,1... 

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pm  m  i.M...uo..n  Ih.'  .sai.l  s..v..,-all  a.-|s  i..  ;,11  p..,-,,,.,:!..,-,,.  • 


__  With  siu„ili..;.,ion  ,ha,  ,1,..  p..,.s..„s  s.... ,y...l  shall   1...  a,  , s,   a.i.l  ..harp.s  ..C  ,|...  ...., 

rra.ii...l   hv  .\it  .!.■   \..is 
rr.t..n....  ,h..,v..f  pa,  np,,,,  ,„.    ,,i,,„,..r  .........hani  .m-  ..,„„.,„.!..,■  ..(  shipp... 


..  ,         ,    ,    r>  "-■'■.-.■<'".  ..i.ipi.iy.., I  Shall    I...  al  Ih,.  ..o.s,    an.l  .ha Cl-^.. 

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lvvn<rrr„..v.s  ,„  „„,  „-„.st.v  .mhI  wHI  1„.1„v..,1  Colo,,..!  Ifirl,.,,- I   V     n         • 

Con.mission.  J  hk.cU  Uk'u-  a.ronlmg  t„  ,„„•  ,sai,l 

^'llAlil.Ks    If. 

„.av   ,„,..l,.a.  yVomn"  ,.,  .l,..,.,;  a„   w-  "-vH  tog.-lluT  to  ,1,..  ,,„,  ,„»,,,. 

'  ■'^" ;;-'-"'  "'•  -  '-1 ,y  .,,1,;.,.  ai,..,...,- .    :.  :  \ ;  '"  "'"■;"•"  ^■'"^-  ■•-'>•  ^"  -'^rg., 

"'^"  ';'"-'•■  ^.-unnvv  ,l„.v  ,in,i..  .u..vssa,.v  (omI..  Zl  t      ^■^'"■^"••"■" -"  "'-v  veares  of 
^';-'  -  "s  o,y-  l..yal,y  and  alllvnon  or,.,.,-,,,,   ".j  ;;:";■;/'''''  — '-ta...lin.s  w-  n.i.ht 

-'■  is  =....!  will ,,  .„..,„„.  .„„,,^.: .;  r^  r:i::;;"tt  "•"■  '"'"""■"""  ^'^•""-  ""•■"  =  ^■'"" 

liios,.  wl.os..  I.nsi.u.ss,.  i,  is  f.  tonu.n.  i...,l  '     '"■^""""'"'"^  ^'".1  n.i„vsn.ta.n„s  ol' 

"-  "-■ i.>'s  ..■,. ,.. ,  ;„;;  ,;;;::•:;•;;;;::;;;; :;  ;'""••"-  'f-d.....an.iin.s  in  .„. ,.,  ..ai..n 

'•""t"si„n  Iron,  ^^'^'  Uy  his  won.l,.r(i,ll  m-ovi,!,.,,,-,.  i,  '        "''"  I"      '"  '  ■'  ^'"•""  "-"'""  '"""  ^' 

'•>■  y-  -""■^'-■.M  vow  shall  .iv..  ,1  ,  V"  """'  '•'■'•"^■'■'•'■''-     ''■'-•  ^■<-  -■'■  -ii-l-. 

''>•  >■•■  '^"""'"'  ■•-T.vs..n,a,.„n  vou  sh  ^rV^"-"  ^"'    ='"=-"""  ""-"■-'^  ">-  • 

''l'^' -Pl'..in,  all  V  .l..si^n.s  of  s,..!,  wid  .      v        V  '"'"■'■     "•'  "^  '"''-^'^""■'•'  v..n  shall 

'•'"*'''"">    -"r  .Ma.sa..h„s..„s  as  wi.l.i        ,     ...       '"'•.♦'""."""  ^'-H  I'-ls.  Iu.,va.t..r  npon 

«>'"•  P— ..  *■  ..>v..nnn..n.  as  i,   ,.  .v  v   ,      ,  ,    ,    T',  '"'""•^  l"  "♦''"•'""  '''"^- '  "'-li--  to 

-.".■  ..o,:,i.h.„.v  or  our  ..an.  .n.l  n,.o,    .,  "   ,    ,       V"'"'!  '""  '  "'''''''"■  '""'  "'-  "^--o  .•.■  ,!„ 

•'-"  '•"  --  -ason  ,0  a..,. !      !        "s    ,  ,1"    i:''    .""■  =  .^""  """  > '-'"   -  '"-  s 

^•"'"•""^'-  .!,... l,.,li...,sw.>.u~.M,  |.     M  .       "  '"  '""•  ^'""■""-'  ""••"   ''V  tills 

" ^'•'  '"■  --•'!...  -h..  na„,..s :.  i.;  ; .  r:;;;f ;■'  '"■'^" "'""  "•  '•'•-'  ^^..o  ha.i  o„....  a 

'"' '  ^-  ^""'  "'■•  ^"  --.lin.  or  i..aios, ::;:;"  "'^■;"  •""•^•"^i-'^  i.Mi-s..,.a,.,sk„ow,... 
;v.v  .i  hs,  n.s„,v...i ,.,  ..„,,,.,\..,„. ..  ,,„ ,,.  :^ ,:;:';,  ''■  "^"'"^  - ^ '-  i--  .•-  0,1....  = 

'"•'--^  s-ran-S  .n.l  u-N,,,,  anv  i„,..,vs,  .„•  .    n      1         ^^'"  '-"'^vm..  ,.,  „s.  ^   ,1,.,  ,.,„„,,.  ,;,,  „,^,, 

^  'vpu,a...„  of  hnvin..lis..|,ar...,lvo',  .i,^  '  T'  "'  "'""  '"''""''"  >""  >"  •— H- 

'^•norani  v,.,,  ....  .,.•  ., ,.  >"   ""^'  "I-'   '"">'■'*»  "-.■„.     An.l  tha,   |,y  how  „„,..h  ,.'  „,or,. 


"^"-an,  yon  ar.  of  ,„a,  ..|in,a,...  .,r  v  ,..„,,„  "'     '  '"'  ""'   ''^'  '"'"  """■''  v'  "-"r 

"'— -n.  an.l  ,1...  nun.  s, „„'        '.!.':  J"   *^'"'"^  "'•'"'''  "'  '-""•  «■-"  '"  v..  own 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


w  you  hope  &  des.,e  they  will  be  ready  to  give  you  w-"  great  freedo.ne,  and  the  rather 
because  you  resove  to  eonelude  nothing  of  nionient  or  importance  between  yo^selves,  w-out 
hrst  „.  onnenig  then,  of  all  yo^  n.ocons,  and  receiving  ,heir  opinions  and  advic^  thereupon,  w- 
they  shall  finde  upon  all  yo''  pceediiig.s. 

1'.  You  shall  after  all  ceremonies  are  performed  \-  in  the  lirst  place  of  all  businesse  .V  before 
you  enterupon  any  other  particular,  discourse  att  large  &-  w"-  conli.lence  to  them,  all  that  Wvo 
our  selfe  have  .hscoursed  to  you,  of  r.-duceing  the  Dutch  in  <,r  neare  Long  Isian.l  or  anv  where 
vvitinn  y"'  innitfs  of  our  owne  dominions  to  an  entire  obedience  to  our  government.  Th.'v  will 
be  easdy  uifonned  of  y^'  consequence  of  such  neighbourhood,  if  they  be  longer  suflered  t.i  raise 
a  govennnent  ol'  their  owne.  That  besides  there  b.-ing  a  constant  receptacle  and  sanctuary 
foi  a  1  discontented  mutmous  or  seditious  persons,  who  flying  from  our  justice  as  mak-factors, 
or  who  run  Iron,  their  masters  to  avoid  paying  their  debts,  or  who  have  anv  otlu'r  wicked 

designe  assoon  as  they  shall  grow  to  any  strength  or  power.     Their  businesse  is  to  „ -esse  their 

ne.ghoours  A:  to  engrosse  the  whole  trade  to  themsehes,  by  how  in.lirect.   mdawfuU  or  foule 
meanes  soever,  witnesse  their  inlnm.an  proceedings  at  And.ovna.  in  a  time  of  full  peace  &-  all 
profess-  01  particular  love  an.i  freindshipp  ;  an.l  therefore  'tis  high  time  to  put  then,  out  of  a 
capac.tte  of  doe.ng  the  san.e  n.ischeile  hen-  .V  .edu.eh.g  the.u  to  V  san.e  r.des  &  obedience  W" 
our  owne  sui,, eels  there  ;  w-  you  a.'e  to  let  then,  lu.ow  is  all  We'e  ahne  at,  w-out  a,.y  purpose 
of  usen.g  other  volc.ce  upon  or  lowa.des  thee.,,  the.,  a.v  ..ece.ssa.y  to  those  e..ds,  a,.d  that  no 
man  sha  1  be  d.sf.rbed  or  re.noved  f.o...  what  he  possesseth,  who  will  vield  obed.cce  to  Us,  & 
ine  m  y   same  subject.o..  &  upon  .mjoying  y"  san.e  privileges  w"'  our  other  subjects.     And  in 
order  to  th.s  good  end  of  so  g.-eat  &  ....e.liau-  conce,-n,nents  to  y-  vou  shall  desi'.v  their  advice 
and  co„cu.re..ce,  and  that  they  will  assist  you  w'"  such  a  nun.ber  ^f  n.en  &  all  other  thi.,..s  as 
are  necessary  therem.to,  a,.d  you  shall  the.eupo..  proceed  in  such  n.a....er  as  you  shall  tl.inke 
fitt   e.therby  ou.!d...glo.-ts  above  the...  or  by  ush.g  such  fb.-ce  as  ca.„„    be  avoide.l  tor  their 
reduct.on;      they    having  no    kinde   of  .-ight    to    hold    what   tl.ev  a,-e   i,.   pos.sess"   oi',    i,.   our 
unquestiom.ble  >e,Ti.o.-ies  theu  that  they  a.v  poss..ssed  of  it  bv  an'invasio.i  of  C. 

«.  \ou  shall  desh-e  tl.e.n  that  they  will  as.so..e  as  by  ,b,  ,,■  ..u.s.on.e  .V  con  titu,..,,  thev  ca,.  do 
It,  &i  m  the  s;une  lonne  they  a.v  accusto.ned  to,  call  \:  sm..o..  a  ( .'encall  Couucell  .V  A^sciblv 
o  appean^  ^  ,ueet  togethe.-,  to  r  ende  that  you  n.ay  to  the.n,  as  you  have  to  V  ( Joven.o^  a,.ci 
(ouuced  declare  our  k,..d..esse  ,^-  allectio..  to  then,  and  the  n.otives  Wee  had  to  .e.,d  vou 
imhe.-.  you  shall  deliver  to  tl.e.n  y  coppy  of  y  add.vsse  wee  had  fo.n.erlv  .nan  then  1  :: 
answer  hereunto  a,.d  th.  n,,ly  wee  sh.ce  .vceiv.d,  a..d  like.vise  copies  of  whatso.  ...  vou  have 
de  ve,-ed  s„,ce  your  a,.nval!  to  y-  .love.-no.r  ^  (•o,n„.ell,  ^  ...ade  the  like  p,;..ons  a..  Ides  ■ 
to  li.e.n  for  their  as,s,sla..ce  .V  couu.rli  in  all  thi.i-s. 

t  J',^';";lr'"  ""'";;"•■  "'''^'"^"^  '"■  l"-!-'""-  "-  the  (:oven.our  ^  s.a..,li,..  Councell  .r  to 

he  (.eue.all  C_,on.,c..|l,   as  you  shall  he  ad^is.  d  or  in  y,'  ,ud.e,m.m  ...o,.  the  pla.-e  vou  shall 

....   e  ...OS,   co,.ve,.,..nt^,hat   ,.,ay  ad...n.is,er  leas,   cause  o,.ieahn.s.;    „r  disln.-ha.u.e    a        ! 

-...    U.n   .o,.   abou,  :    a„d   son  .h.|l  desi.v  then-  as  soone  as  co..ve..ie.„lv   u,u  can  ,ha,  ,    ev 

-■'  '<'  vou  a  dn.n.n,  o,-  ,napp  of  their  iu.itts  ^  ,i„nsdic,io,.  thev  lav  ch,.u,e-,o.  a..d  that  they 

-o. m  you  what   p-vtccs  or  titles  any  o,  their  uei. ,.  lav  ,he,.,:,u.,o  ;   ,o  V  end        ,      ,u 

..     n,e    better   u.,de,sta.,d   ,  ,1  y  ,-„.,.ces  hHo.e   you  vi.te  the  other  Colonies,  ^  lo.-ese      W 

you  shall  use  all  pe|-suM.S(.iis  to  a-ie,.  all  inr.i,.<  s.   ,,,..1      .  i         .      ■  n' m  o,  .   ...  u 

the  bounds  and  limitts  of  s v"   /  J       *        ''       ""        ' '"■"^""'  "  ''"""•  "'""' 

\    sMuaii  t  oiom,..s,  ,..\(vpi  by  c.ise.it  ol  paities,  ,„•  that  the  right 


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appeares  by  y  bounds  &  liniitts  p'.cviln'd  i„  Ui,.  Ch.., 

Great  Seale,  &  son..  poss..s"  ac "  nH  ^7  c^  W        "''"' ^'^'^  '™'"   '«  like-iso  under  our 
i..to,.ssed  un,.  thdr  1, '„ds  and  h:?;o  r  eul        '""^f  '^"'^""'"^  ^"'^"-'  ^  person. 

•->"  -^f<"ns  of  ye  bounds  .V  linn,,        '    h,"  \k       7'^""'      "'"  '"  """^'-''•^  "''  >'  -'" '-     Tn 
••"•on-said  :  you  shall  .vs.rvo  r       iL  .,,  '  '",'•'  '"  /''"'"  "^  '^'^  ""^  '■''"  '-nd,.,.  ..•  ,,d. 

>-  .nade  knowne  unto  th.n ;  L-.r-is  th.  ,      d    .       :       ;    ^nf"  ";""'  "^  ^'''^-»»--  shall 
clear  as  may  bee.  ^    '  "     •' ""'  ^^ '''  «''"•'  V"  case  &-  difliTence  as 

5.  You  .sliull  infonne  y,,^  selles  of  all    v=  w.ve.   -i-  „, 
cou..e..n  of  y=   nei.dd.our  Kin^s  &  P,- nces  .       •      M       v    •'  ^'"^   "'"  "^^■'  "^'  •>'  '''*'««    ""^ 
;^-  nvaties  or  eontraets  bave  been  .I.r     ,      „  .  .1   ^s^:::  "'^'">"^-!^  "■'"   ^"^'■'  -.- 
J  nve  been  observed  &  perii.nned  on  ,be  part  and  Ik  i     '        T  ""'■'"''^'  "^^  ^'"''  ^  ^^"'« 

•'-'  tbere  bave  been  anv   ihile,-  ,lu.      n'     li    to^  .ri  T' "''-''''''^  ^  -'^lif  you  linde 

Punc,u,dly  p..,,i,n„ed  or  full  ,vn,„,,.iou  V  sat       i  Y        T       '  '"'"''''  ^'"'^   ^'"^  «»>"^-  bee 

Jndians  know  of  v'  el,a, uve      n     f  '    ''"^''"  ^■""  ^■'^"  ♦"  '^'^  *'•"'«••  ^'n^'-s  and  otbe 

»"i"^ ^"-  i-b .,; ,..^ : ; :  r'^;;:' xiTrt'''  ^."''^•" ^'■"">"--  -  -'--  - 

;^.l;'  Hu-re   be  opp..,.n,ni,y  ..r  oee^  :  v..  ^la   1  vo     Ji:  '^  "'  ^'"''^^  "'"'  ^-'  .H.igbbo,n.boo. 
lunke  btt,  visi,,  or  reeeive  any  of  those V.-in,.,.;::,,"":""  "'•  '"T"  "''  >-  -  >•-'  ^Lall 
"--.   .V  ..„,er  iu.o  sneb  further  treaties  u-.-  then    ,:      ,  ,'      T^'"  ""'"  '"■"'^  ■""''''  '"  "">• 

<'•    'l  '"<  shall  ,nakr  dur  ruonirr  ul,   .  ,       "^  '  J'"''"^  ''onvenienl. 

'•'■-yco,,e.eo.se,u.is  T  1  ,!;x::;;" 

^^   what  su,-ees.e  ha,b  a.fenid  '  '  ""'  '"  "'"'''-''■  '"  ^'^  '■""ver.siun  of  v^  i,.,;,,,,,,, 

^v-''"ub,  no,  .,,|,„.au-  H  bh.ssin,/upon  ,      ,     '  f"' "■'7^-   <."  <i-ir  desi^nes  ],..rein.   uc 

'••^-'^  ^'" -"""^ -.M.nMeee.a.;  a;!;:.;;:!.  ;•::;:  ;"""■  ""^'-^^"-'^-  ^  -iu...ein  ,hev  ..an 

"'•  -use  .hose  .ho  u..e  i.,  .U^C; ,'  T'b ;;;!;"'  '"•  :"""^^-  "t"  '-'"  '"•  ""■ ••' "-  -'"'  • 

yon  .bail  ,„.,  ,.i,,,  ,„.,  ,„,^.  „„         :  '  '"  "  ■'   '  '""''-n.  us  ,hev  ,l,ink...  ,i,,,„  .hnuselve.  • 

'"  p'- '"  .ov..n. ,.,. ..;..,;:  „ :, :  :  ^  ^-rrr '""  "'"^"  ^^"^  ^"■"  ■"•  '-■'■  '"■■■' 

"•"1  then  you  shuil  p,...eeed  i     e..,  !  ".       r""'"''''  ^  'I--'  ''>   "-  <"•  ••..uail  eonu.e,.,., 

-"■ou,  .ny  ,,.p..,,  ,.,  ,,..,,,,,,^  ,„.  ,,^,.;;;;;- "  ^  ■'•  "~-..  ->,  .,.  aeeordl...  ,o  y  .-uU.  of  Justi... 

;.::■:"'.";;: :::;;::  n:;:r;;-'  •;::;:>:  :':7  -'; ;^^  .»•  a..  Ma.s ,e.  .,.,„ , 

'■"••'•'•"i'^    y    pro,...edin::>    u.    iusnee     bv    ,  "' '"  "'-'' ^"-'i- =  norshallv„u 

'-•"-'^■■-  -I..  1-Hw..en  pa.;'an      Ju     .  b     '    l^, ';'::'  " ':  >'■  ' -■-   -"  •'-'• i-   auv 

'"■ ""^^ '"  y  .^---aii ,udi,.a.o,.;  t  :" TT' "'■ """  """'■" '" >•  "-^'" 

''"""■'"■^'   '"  ViMles   pr.se,-il,.d    bv    ,he   ( 'h    ,,  :    '   ',       '      """"    •"•'"•"'"'i"-^   > Xl-resslv 

-'■ MMV^sions  e,.  dauses     .   ,,i       ,     /  ;     "••   '"■   "■"  ;'"'  "--  '"  ■'"'---  doe  a,.'    „...,;, 


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no     es.en  ,l...,r  ..lK,r,,y  ,o  ....|,  .„|,..,..  .„..  ..l.n.y  i.  .  fun,l,nM..„,;,l  i.,  .11  .vl,.!,.,..     ' 

of    I,gl,       ea.o..,   have  tnn.s,„,„ed  r  .m.s.Iv..  tlnth.T.  &  .1,,..  „.,,.  i,„,„  .,..  ,,  recyde  o    "e 

o^e  put  o„  .h,p  .,anh„.d  sent  hither;  to  y'  .■..-!  that  they  „..,  ,,,  ,„,,„,,  ,,    ,1  ^^'^^ 

^^.     And  you  shall  hkews..  exanune  .h..,h..r  any   su..h  pe.s.n.  hav..   n  ..,...,,        .1    V 

-  e  V,,  ,,,,..„,,..      .,^^.  .,,,,  Kn„an.l,  ^  what  i.  ....'.nne  .„„.„.,  ^  ,   ^  Z  i^ 
e  e  ,ec...ve,l  V  entertan.e.l  ,h..,v  ;  to  y  ..„.l  ..-  thr  no  ...h..  ( lor  wee  will    .ot  «u  le    y   \T^ 
^.  eu.p.„ ty  to  he  „>  any  .le.,-....  vi..la,..d  )  ,l,a,  those  p.-rsons  ,nav  he  taken  v«  n.o     Lt"i      o 
cV   m.v  hold  themselv..s  to  tak..  y  n.or..  ..uv  for  their  future  hehaviour.  ' 

IJ.   \ou  shall  take  care  that  such  (ml- he  .'stahlished  th.'re  thit  th..    \,.(  ,.r  V     •     .•       , 

I.  u     >    hu    l.n.>    Ma.st.M-s  nan.,.s,  \- y- true  .V  exa.'l  hills  ofla.h.ina. 

!'^    "'":    ^  ™' ' r^"vernnu.nnh..re.l,n,lM.iv,il  and  ei...l..si:,s,i..ail.  .„•  v- ve  r  v 

ta.vs  and   nnposieons   upon   (,ur  i pi..  ,.,nd    how   v-  .;•,„,.    ;•  ■         i  •  '     •         ■ 

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co«.:;r;iri,:: ::;  r;:,c  ix::-  r--  -  -  ^ .■■• .. ..,. . 

f;ovn-n,n..Mt.  «oe  that  you   v.  ill  ,1,,.,  „,„ir  n..i..Z  s  frl  ,   ''•  T'    ''^''^   J'-«l,iterian 

■■'"/^    ^^•''"•"  3-ou   will  ,„ak..   „o..o......  uso  o    t,^  r^^^^^^^^^  """""''  ''   ""■"•  ~'--  of  th..,n  : 

yo  -Ives  ;  .nakeing  ,1...  sanu,  .I,.,.,a,ati„n  to    1  e        u   to  ^n""  """"  """■'""^'"»  ''«-  '"  ,'^«'ver„ 
;ofi-Hl  a„,,   „.ain,ai„  tlu.ir  Chart.-,  withou    ^  "   t   -^^ /•  '!'''' f  ^^^^  <inne  resolution  to 

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-o-  .1....UP0U  l,.,ore  our   Cluuuvllor    ,        ,H,       ' V  hT  "  ""''''"•—"''"<-...  u„i.h 
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^•mory  ;  ^  o„  sl,n  1  find  .on.e  way  to  lett  thos.  Sachin.s  or  ti.eir  lu-ir.s  know,  tl.at  woe  hnv.  riven 
30U  s pecal!  cln-ectum  to  examine  any  in.iurie.s  done  to  then,  bv  our  suhje-.ts,  and  that  you  are 

::;:,::;;::  7  "irr"'" ''''  -'-' ''--  ^■°"  ^  "^^^  ^-^^-^  -.1  the.;npon  to  drz 

that  n  tiuth  these  temtoryes  are  transferred  to  us,  yon  shall  sei.e  upon  the  san.e  in  our  Name 
.•n.d  the  s,Hne  tract  of  laud  shall  bee  hevealVer  ealied  the  Kind's  Pro'vinee,  and  all  ners  uh  who 
n-  possessed  of  any  habitations  therein  shall  eon.inue  in  the  sau,e  without  anv  dimZ" 
T  ^^-Z       s'T'^'V    ''1'  "'^"'  ="''^""-'*'"™<  -  -y  ™ti,Ie  then,  to  hol.l  of  ns  a 

Mnal  ...servacous  and  acknowledgements  and  in  .ueh  Connes  as  they  desire ;  wee  not  haveinR 
the  le^^^t^purpose  to  question  or  take  advantage  oi'  their  tiue,  whatsoever  Jur  right  ^Z 

5.  Vou  shall  infor.ne  yourselves  in  this,  as  well  as  in  all  the  other  Colonies  (for  as  wee  told 
ou  before  whatsoever  n.strnction  is  gi.en  you  with  reference  to  one  Colonv  ami  is  applic  b  e 
I)    san.e  reason  ,o  the  rest,  you  shall  persue  the  san.e)  what  eneroachu.ents  are  n.ad    b,  anv 
.Miners   T  reuch  Dn.ch    or  of  any  other  nation,  of  any  tracts  of  land,   within  the  cite  is 
po.sesse.l  by  ns  or  our  subjects  by  any  grant  from  ns,  to  the  end  ,hat  wee  nun-  .ive  sneedv 
orders  lor  reducen.g  them  to  our  obedience  as  our  subjects,  or  ren.oving  then,  out  of  1  ole     a"^ 
^yn,nnously  possesses  and  you  shall  present  to  us  (upon  conference  and  advicc^^wi     o 
Oo^e^  our  and  Council  there)  what  are  the  best  and  nu.st  elK^ctuall  waves  to  bring  th     ou 
resolutmn  to  passe,  .f  you  are  not  able  to  effect  y^'  san.e  before  you  retnrne.\vhich  J^U^ Z 
VMll  doe  and  that  our  good  subjects  of  that  and  our  other  Colonies  will  give  vou  their  .tn  o« 
assistance  to  that  good  end  and  purpose.  *'       '  ^"'"^* 

6.  You  shall  n.ake  .liligent  enquiry  what    Letters  I'atenls  have  at  anv  tvme  been  .^ranted  hv 
our    .randtather  Kn.g  Jan.e.s,  onr  Father  of  blessed  nuMnorv  or  our  nelfe,  of  auv  1  ml  l  If 

r  C  olmnes  there  to  perticular  persons  an.l  to  there  owne  perticniar  ben  fit,  and       w    le      .,1s 
soe  granted  to  then,  are  possessed  and  cultivated;  to  the  end  that  if  thev     ave  not    ,      u  d  v 
ntentumof  the  sa.d  grants,  wee  ,uay  avoyde  the  same:  it   heiug  our  puVpose  not  o    v  f  r    ,1 
future    0  grant  noe  such  .rants  of  nmre  lands  then  the  person  to  wh  u.   the  sa  ne      «    n     , 
can  n,  due  tune  ..ultna.e  and  plant,  bu,  legally  to  avoid  ami  repeale  su.-b  .rants  will    onu 

^^7'f' "",  -:''r- "•  "•  -  -r-  there  and  to  our  s.lvice  in  hut:;: 

'.  \on  shall  n.fonne  yourselves  in  that  and  the  other  Colonies,  what  iron  worke    •  re      e    Iv 
erected  there  and  what  conveniences  there  are  to  erect  others  in  .•onvenien,       uvs    w| 

oare.s.and  wetherthe  iron  and  Steele  there  1 f  ,.,,,  ,..„,.,  ,„,  .bipp  's     |     . 

wb.   her  r  nn.ber  of  those  parts  be  good  fi.r  that  purpose  &  gro.'es  neare  t.    ' i:     h  ^      ^  ^ 
locks  may  be  made  that  soe  „p„n  a  true  representation  ,o  ns  thereof  wee  shall  take  scb  f 

re^hmon  as  may  bee  lit,  fi.r  our  service  an  1  for  t dvancen.ent  of  those  our    'h  ." 

S    ^ou  shall  mn.nne  yourselves  in  that  : ^  ...h.r  iVovinces,  whet -there J^Z  any 

niven  nt  our  Court  nt  Whitehall  the 
y;!-' day  of  .A prill  li'.UJ.  in  the  sixteeulh 
yeare  of  (inr  Ifei.ue. 

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Private  Instructiom  to  Coll.  R.  Nicolh  dr. 

I  New  England,  I.  1S6.  ] 

iN-STRucTioN-s  tc  our  trusty  and  vvelbeloved  Coll.  Richard  Xicolls  S'  Robert  Carre 
Kn'  George  Cartvvright  Esq'  and  Sa.nuell  Mavericke  Esq.  Commissioners 
employed  by  us  to  our  Plantations  in  America  in  and  about  New  England  to 
be  considered  and  communicated  only  betweene  themselves. 
Charles  R, 

1  Though  the  maine  end  and  drift  of  yo'  employm'  is  to  informe  yourselves  and  us  of  the 
true  and  whole  state  of  those  severall  Colonies  and  by  insinuateing  yourselves  by  all  kind  and 
dextrous  carriage  into  the  good  opinion  of  ye  principall  persons  there,  that  soe  you  may  (after 
a  full  observation  of  the  humour  and  interest  bo.h  of  those  in  govemm.  and  those  of   he  bes 
quality  out  of  govemm.  and,  generally,  of  the  people  themselves)  lead  and  dispose  them  to 
desire  to  review  their  Charters  and  to  make  sud.  alterations  as  will  appeare  necessary  for    hdr 
owne  benefit :  - 1  et  you  may  informe  all  men  that  a  great  end  of  your  designe  is  the  possesdl 
Long  Island,  and  reducemg  that  people  to  an  e:-.tyre  submission  and  obedience  to  us  & Tur 
goveniement,  now  vested  by  our  grant  and  Commission  in  our  Brother  the  Duke  of  Yorke  and 
by  raising  forts  or  any  other  way  you  shall  judge  most  convenient  or  necessarj-  soe  to  s^nire 
ha    whole  trade    o  our  sulyects,  that  ,he  Dutch  may  noe  longer  ingrosse  and  exercise  Z 
trade  which  they  have  wrongfully  possessed  themselves  of;  that  whole  territory  being  in  our 
possession  before  they,  as  private  persons  and  without  any  authoritv  from  their  superiors  and 
agamst  y-  law-e  of  Nations  and  the  good  intelligence  and  allyance  between  us  and  their  superiors 
invaded  an,    have  smce  wrongfully  obleyned  the  same,  to  the  prejudice  of  oar  Croune  and 
Dignity,  aii.l  therefore  ought  in  justice  to  be  resumed  by  us,  except  they  will  entvrelv  submitt 
to  our  goverment  and  live  there  as  our  good  subjects  under  it ;  and  in  that  case  Vou  shall  le 
hem  kuowe  both  by  private  significations  and  treatyes  or  by  any  publicke  declaration  sett  ou 
by  you  m  our  name,  -That  wee  >vill  take  them  i,:to  our  protection,  and  that  the ,-  shall  continue 
to  enjoy  all  then-  possessions  (  Forts  only  excepted )  and  the  same  freedome  in  "trade  with  our 
other  good  subjects  m  those  parts.     And  as  you  will  need  the  assistance  of  our  other  colonie 
towards  this  reduction,  soe  wee  conceave  they  will  all  for  their  owne  interest  bee  ready  to 
engage  with  you  herein.  •>  ^° 

2.  This  being  the  case   and  the  prosecution  of  that  designe  being  not  absolutely  in  your  o^vne 

power  m  respect  of  wmd  and  weather,  wee  leave  it  entirely  to  your  discretion  whether  1 

loose  to  goe  hrst  upon  Long  Islan.l,  which  seems  most  reasonable,  to  .lesigne  in  respe     of  the 

r  ops  you  carry  or  ...  New  England,  resolveing  to  approve  of  what  you  doe  in  that  n  rt  c^u 

ett  the  successe  bee  what  it  will,  and  if  it  please  (;od  you  have  the  successe  wee  hope  fo    u t ' 

Long   sland.  you  wdl  improve  the  c.msidera.ion  of  the  benefit  thereof  to  all  the  cionies  anS 

o^ r  .mTi:;;C:  "^^  "^  -'  -  - '-  —^ «-'  '•■  -^^^-^^  ^-m  ti::;  r 

«e.'on  1  ri'T  '"  "'"  '"■?■'!  ''"''''"""*  *"'^'"""  '"  "'•-  •''■"••^''"'  ^"^'  ^■'^"^t  perusall  of  the  first  and 
second  Charter  granteii  by  our  Ifoyall  Father  n.r  the  undertaking  and  s  ttlin«  those  plan     io,^ 
and  any  other  Charters  which  have  been  granted  to  any  perricuL  C.>lonies'.v  oi  r  „;' 

ourselle,  or  the  late  usurp.ng  powers;  to  the  end  that  upon  the  full  considerutLi  ihcZf&i 

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any  d.fl.c.ltys  arise  upon  doi.blfull  or  contradictory  expressions,  vou  n.nv  eytlter  l.v  rrsor.inff  to 
ourConncill  at  Lnwe  in  some  points,  mi.l  I.,  „nr  Secretary  of  State  in"ot]u.r,  rea'ave  ihll  and 
oleare  n.tonnafon  &-  directions,  and  yon  nn.st  l,ee  tl.e  nion-  conversant  an.l  iully  inlhnned  of  ail 
contanied  ,n  tl.e  said  Cl,nrters  (of  wind,  you  ougl.t  to  carry  autl.entick  Coppves  with  vou) 
because  y-  ground  and  foundation  of  your  en.ployment  is  the  exact  observation  of  the  Charters 
and  reduce.ng  to  that  rule  whatsoever  hath  swerved  fron.  it.     Besides  you  will  thereby  obser^•e 
all   those  cla.uses  i.i  the  severall  Charters  which  ar,.  either  too   short  and  restrained  &  the 
enlargen.g  thereof  would  b.v  for  th,.  pubiick  ben,.|if  of  the  plantncon  ;  or  su.^h  other  incnvenient 
ones,  as  tor  our  .lignity  and  authority  should  be.,  altere.l   bv  a  generall  consent  and  desire' 
Amongst  ^^hu■h  if  w.mv  to  bee  wished  that  y-  severall  (Jovernours  should  hold  their  ..laces  three 
or  hve  yeares  and  that  betb.e  the  .nidie  of  the  last  yeare  Jn-ee  nnn.es  should  be  se,.t  over  and 
prese,.ted  to  us,  that  one  ol  the..,.  ...ighf  be  chose.i  by  us  tor  the  next  Coven.our  which  we 
el.ould  as  well  approve  and  would  be  ,.,o,-e  easily  consented  to,  then  th,.  ren.itting  the  entvre 

4.  You  are  will,  the  like  diilig..nce  and  ca.-e  to  pe,-us,.  the  collection  of  the  lawes  published  in 
hose  Colon.es  d„ri.,g  the  late  usurph.g  fiovernn.ent,  or  at  a..v  tv.oe  b..(brc  or  since  ;  to  the  end 
that  upon  exan.ination  the.vof  y„„  n.ay  disce.-ne  both  the  indec...,t  exp.-essions  and  n.ateriall 
and  nnportant  po.nts  a.,d  det...-n.inatio„s  i..  then,  which  a.-e  con„a.-y  to  o..r  dig..ity  and  to  tl.e 
awes  and  n.sto.nes  of  this  real...e,  a.,d  to  the  Justice  the.vof ;  all"  which  th-'y  h'ave  obliued 
Ue,nselves  to  cancell  and  repeaie;  and  if  the  sa...e  bee  ,.o,  abvady  done,  you  a,-e  in  the  L, 
place  to  cause  .t  to  be  done,  especially  an.l  perticula.ly  that  tl.e  oaths  enjoyu'ed  by  tl.e  seve.all 
Charters  be  taken,  an.l  tl.e  administration  of  justice  be  p,.rtbnn..d  in  .,ur  lu.n.e         " 

5  S.ncethe  gr,.at  an.l  pri.„.ipall  ends  of  all  those  who  fi.-st  ,.ngag,..l  th.-niseh-.-s  in  thos,. 
Planta..ons  ...  whu-h  th..y  hav..  sp..nt  nn.ch  ty,.,,.  and  n,o....y,  was  liberty  of  co..,.i,.nc..,  a„d  lb.- 
same  .s  expn.ss,.|y  pn.vi.le.l  for  i..  the  ll.-st  a.„!  subs,..pu.,.t  Chart..rs  as  tl...v  ....uld  .lesi,-..  ,„  be 

dm.e,  and  t...  obs,.rvatio..  an.l  p.vs..,-vation  tl.,..-...,f  is  o.,r  v...y  heart  v  pu.pos.."; Iclen„in,„i„n  • 

""  "'■''  '"  ' "'■'■>•  •■'"■"■'""  •""'"'.'^■'^t  yours,.|v..s  ai..l  with  all  pe,-soMs  who  Imv,.  apv  iviadon  to' 

or  dep,.n.  a.,ce  upo,.  any  of  you,  that  nothing  b..  sai.i  or  .lo,.e,  In,,.,  or  bv  wl,i,-l,  lh..peoMi,.  ,!„.,; 

may  th.nk..  or  nnagin,.  that  tl,..>-e  is  a,.y  pu,-pose  in  us  ,o  .„;,ke  a.,v  ail..,-a,io.,  i, CI,,,,,,, 

(.ov..n„,.„t  or  to  int,-oduce  any  other  fbnne  of  w.u-shipp  an.ong  then,  H,,.,,  wl,at  thev  i.av,- 
ohos.M,:  all  our  .^x<.epti.,n  in  that  parti.M.lar  being  ll,;„  ,hev  .Ine  iu  In,.!,  deuv  that  lili,.,-,v  of 
.....sc,...,,.,.  to  ..,uh  oil,..,-,  which  is  ...pialiy  pr.,vi.ie,l  li.r  a„d  g.auled  to  ..v..,v  .',.,e  of  tl,..m  by 
the.r  .•ha.-t..r:  all  whi.'h  you  will  find  we  have  more  at  larg..  taken  m,ti.-e  .,f  i„  „ar  ielier  .if 
the  US.-  .Ju,...  l.if.o,  :,  ,oppy  wl,...vof  is  .h.Iiv..,v,l  to  you,  an.l  .,f  which  you  shall  in  .lu..  seas,,,. 

and  when  you  are  w..||  a,.,p,aint,.,l  with  th..,„,  .I..M..,-ouslv  lak,.  ,„„ ,  an.l  pivss..  th..  v^..uUuu 

and  obs..rva,..-,n  ..ftl...  ..an...,  a....onii..g  to  th..  Chart..,-.    A..d  that  v.m  ,uav  .,ot  gis,.  auv  u,.,!,,-,.,. 
or  jealousy  f.,  tl...m  i,.  n.attcs  of  .vli,!,,,,,  ,,  jf  ,„„  ,,„,,,  „j  ,,.„;,  ,,,,i,,,^.,,^  ,^,  ,.^^.^_^^ ;  ^^^^^^^^ 

amongst  then,   y-.u  shall  .!„  w,.|l  „,  f,- „,„  ,|„.i,  ,,„„,.l,..s  an.l  „,  h,.  p,;.s..ni  at  .l,..ir  .h.v.„io„ 

tho.igh   w..,.  .1.,..  suppos..  a„,|  ,l,i„k..  it  v.-ry  lilt  (hat   y..u  .^a  tv   will,   vou  son,..  |..a,„...l  au.l 

'''7";  '^"I'! ;  '""""'"^  i"  iiis  jt.dg..-,...nt  a.,.i  ;,n,..,i,...,  who  in  vour  own..  li.,„ilv..s  will 

reade  the  Hooke  of  Cm.m.m  IVay..r  &-  p..rti,n,ieyo„r  ,l..voti„n  a.ronM,,;  t.,  V  li,,-.....  ..stabli.he.l 

mt  ...  Ch,.r..l.  of  K„glan,l,,.x....p,i„g„„|y  i„  w..a,iug  ,1,..  s,„pl,.ss,.  which  havei.,^  nvyvv  hi, , 

m  those  ,.ount,-y..s,  may  .•.mv..ni,.ntly  be  lo,-bon,e  all  .his  iy,u...  wh..;,  (I,.,  priu-'ipall  b„sv,.,.ss,. 
IS,  by  all  goo,  expe,lien,s,  to  unite  and  r.....,n..il..  p,.,-so„s  of  vrv  diffcvnt  j,„ig..n,..,„s  ami 
pract.....  ,u  all  th.ngs.  a,  least  whi.^l,  .„,„.,.,•„,.  ,|„.  ,,.,,,„  ,v  ,,,,„,,..,ity  .,f  those  p..ople  ami  ,|„.ir 
jo.nt  submission  and  .,b..,li,„c,.  i,,  „s  i,,,,!  ,,iir  go\..rin..iil. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:     1. 

0.  Since  it  is  vc'iy  notorious  that  tluTf  m-.-  not  only  vc-ry  girat  factions  and 


Colony  against  tin-  otiiiT,  but  in  one  and  y"  same  ( 

in  religion,  so  that  it  is  very  prolialde  all  discont'.'nted 


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miniosityei  in  one 


according  to  (he 


ir  several!  humours  mid  interest;  it  will 


ony  het\\  .'lie  persons  of  dilli-rent  opinions 
'  persons  will  make  ai)plication  to  you 


concerne  you  to  be  ver 


conversatmn,  ha,  ben.,  sent  as  persons  e,ua!l  to  deternnne  controversyes  anu.ist  ,h..n,,  you 
may  ,mt  bee  thought  to  endyne  to  .  party,  or  to  bee  yourselves  engaged  in  their  passion  ^d 
appefe.  and  you  nn.st  pnncipally  guard  yourselves  against  two  sorts  of  people  (ill  upon  the 
coverall  ud.n;u.at,ons  you  shall  receive,  and  by  your  own  observation  and  ex.eri  nee  vo  can 
-uk.-  sonu.  jmlgenu.nt  of  their  sincerity)  that  is  not  to  seeuu.  too  fi.rward  in^-oncurrin"  vU 
tlu.n.  n.  whatsoever  they  propose.  The  first  is,  they  , ha,  pretend  to  have  a  great  prSudice 
.gamst  ,he  tonne  of  Ue.^ion  there  professed,  and  as  great  a  .eale  fbr  the  establishing  t        W^ 

c,m:;::n.;si """ ''  -'"^ """  •"-  '^'-^-^  '-'•^- ■  ^■"-  --•''  ^-^^^  -^  ^^^^ 

Tlu.  secon,!  is   they  who  will  api.eare  soliciteous  to  advance,  our  prodit  and  to  settle  a  present 
K.enue  upon    the    Crowne;    which    the,   will    suppose    n.ay  bee    looked    upon  as   sc 

aavdut.igos  ni  all  tiieir  pretences. 

Tothofirstof  the.e,  afl..r  you  have  used  them  with  kindnesse  and  encouragen.ent  to  bee 
pese  t  when  they  please  at  your  private  devotions,  you  shall  let  then.  k,.ow  Ihat  vou  ha  e 
>.<.■  -de.  „-u,.  us.  (,o,.,ua..y  of  . hose  overtures  uu.y  be  ...ade  o,.lv  ,or  discove.-y  ..f  your 
ne..„.ms  to  ...ake  the  h.st  at,. :,,.,,  or  to  encourage  alteration  in  tl.  way  they  ,1,11.^ 
ehg.o.. ;  lor  though  nobo.ly  can  doubt  but  that  wee  could  looke  upon  it  as  the  great  st  blessing 
Ood  Alnnghty  can  conlenv  upon  us  in  this  world  that  llee  would  -educe  all  our  subjects  i.! 
»  1  our  do.uu.un.s  to  one  faith  and  o,.e  way  of  wo.-ship  with  us;  yet  wee  could  .,o,  huagi,..  it 
laobable  that  a  conle.len.te  nu.uber  of  perso,.s,  who  sena.ated  ,he...selv..s  !rom  their  owue 
.ounti-ey  and  the  rehg.on  established,  ,..-mcipally  ( if  no,  only )  that  they  n.igh,  e,.joy  a,.otI.er 
way  of  wo,-sh,p   prescted  or  decla.vd  u.„o  ,he...  by  thei.v  ow,.e  consciences,  t-ould  in  soe  short 

«...  had  been  soe  la.-.v  f.-o...  g.vei..g  yon  a.,y  di.vctio..  ,o  p,-omo,e  or  cou..tenance  any  al,e.-a,io.. 
m  the  rehg.on  prac Used  ,he,v,  ,hat  you  have  exp.esse  order  to  fl.e  co.,„.ary.     lU.t  i    they  ....Iv 

lusts^e..  upon  the  h  e..y  .r :.n,e.l  ,he.n  by  ,1,.,,.  C,,,,,.,,  .„,  „.at  thev  wo  Jd  provide    e     e  Z 

o.  the  e.ve,v,se  of  the.r  .vhgio,.  in  ,h..  ,i.n,.e  they  best  liked,  without  fn.ublin.  or  .e  ...oachh.g 

ose  w   o     ,sseu.  ho...  then,    and  o.dy  desi.v  ,ha,  this  libeHie  of  conscience  u.igh.  produce  noe 

1-  .jud    e    o    he,..  ,n  ti.e.r  cv.ll  ......vsts  or  .vlafion  to  the  ( iovennuen.  :-Vo,.  .nav  lett  them 

know    bat  ,t  .s  no  ,..o,v  tha,.  what  wee  have  abvady  re.o.n.uc.ded  to  the  Co^ernour  and 
Council  by  our  oru.er  leUe.s,  and  wherein  you  will  doe  then,  all  the  olli.-es  wi.hh.  your  power, 
"wtt  e^  e..  ,n  ,|ns  po.nt  wee  co,...eive  you  shoul.l  p.oceed  very  warily  and  no,  ente^  upon  it,  till 
you  have  ,.,ade  so.ue  prog,-esse  in  your  lesse  dilli,.ult  busy,.esse  ;  a..d"  h.dcrd  you  sho,  Id   .-ather 
adv.se  ,hose  who  seen.o  to  bee  se.-ious  and  bea,-,y   i„  ll.at  desi.-e  tha,  ,hey  c'anse  i,  to   be  fir.t 

"1-sed  and  set,  o,.  foo,  in  ,],..  (i,„.,rall  Asse...bly  ,hat  sl.al e  caih.!,  .hen  any  way  touched 

7  '    H-    l.;-F..sen,  (:oven:our  .V  Co,.n..iI,,  and  p.-o...ise  the...  your  utn.osc  assistance  ,l,e  J 
m, he  p,o.,,..,e.nga..yth...g  for  their  ease  which  will  ..ot  evi.iently  distu.be  the  peace  of  the 

To   the   second   so,-|    of  people  whi-'h  will  be  a.'tive  in  ...a..y  p.oje.-fs  for  our  profKt  and 
'-"<'t..  .vou  .nust  no,   bee  lo.ua.ds  too  much,  since  .no.s,  ove,•,u;es^.f^ Ik.,  ki.Kl  are\,,.tVrey 


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imagmations,  &  cannot  bee  put  in  practis.  by  our  owne  imediate  power  and  authority,  without 

attempt  of  t,tth^r">.  r:;  "  '""  ^'""  '''^''^"  ^^^^  ^-^^  ^^--^^^  -  ^''---  ^o  n,ake  any 
attemp  of  that  kmd,  without  there  appeare  a  good  &  voh.ntary  inclination  to  that  purpose  in  tlie 
General!  Assembly,  which  probably  may  find  it  convenient  Jo  make  some  newe  e  re  and 
proposicons  to  us  for  their  benefitt,  and  in  lieu  thereof  may  n.ake  son>e  grants  ami  con  e  s  ons  to 

matters  of  Religion,  or  to  n.ake  any  attempt  to  bring  any  change  to  that  people  eXbltl! 
anse  an,ongst  themselves  in  the  Gen"  Assembly,  and  then ^ou  shfll  give  sue.  counte^aZ    to 
as  you  ohall  judge  necessary  for  our  service.  utnance  to  it 

7.  You  shall  as  soon  as  you  are  arrived  and  have  delivered  our  letters  to  tlie  Governour  and 

And  because  much  of  the  good  wee  expected  from  your  journev  depends  unnn  th.  ,,••  a 
and  fidelity  of  that  Assembly,  you  shall  use  your  uLost  endZourf    L     y,      d  lytZl 
means  which  are  most  proper  and  without  offence,  to  gett  men  of  the  bes     enut.tinn  .H 
most  peaceably  inclined,  to  be  chosen  into  that  Assembly,  and  then  ^clrX   o'         "nte  est 
and  credit  you  have,  give  them  all  advice  and  encouragem.  to  promote  our  service,  a  d  tietyou 
shall  informe  them  of  the  great  affection  wee  have  for  them,  and  that  wee  looke  u^  n  tl    m  wi  h 
the  same  fiUherly  ere  as  if  they  lived  in  the  centre  of  eyther  of  our  kingdomes. 
Co^^nciU    i  ''''"V"'™  '^''  '^"PP>-  «*■  t''e  letter  and  addres.e  made  to  us  by  the  Governour  and 
Councill  af^er  our  happy  retunie  into  England,  and  of  our  answer  to  that  Addresse  as  Zu.se 
what  wee  have  now  writ  tor  Governour  and  Councill  there;  all  which  TeTe^ted  tu  to 
communicate,  to  the  end  that  wee  may  receive  their  advice  and  information  liow  w  e Ti^^^^^^^^^^^^ 
the  happyness  o    that  our  people.     And  in  order  hereunto  vou  are  ready  to  eonfln-    witif t  "em 
upon  all  perticulars  relaieing  to  your  negotiation  or  to  the  end  thereof,  an        e    "u  a^  t^ 

are  two  points  wee  could  heartily  wish  should  be  gained  upon  them.  "        '"  '  '"'" 

ap^L!;;:;/       ''''  ■"  -  """  ^ '"-  ''-'"^  ^^^^^'^^^^'^  ^'^'-^ )  ^-^  ---tion  of  tl.  Govemour,  or 

bee  soe  wrougiu  upon  a    v-         ,  ;      u                  T      "'"'"  "  "'  "  ''""''  •""""'  "'^''^>'  ""^''^ 
more  nucLr,-  dcCT  Jpl   L"         """'-  ';"'"": ' "'  '■'">■  I"""''-'  "'»'""■'  "'= 


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to  have  other  franknesse  then  wee  can  reasonably  expect)  then  to  settle  some  annual!  tribute 
of  y  growth  of  that  country,  as  masts,  come,  and  fish,  lo  bee  presented  to  us,  as  was  intimated 
by  the  two  messengers  employed  hither,  to  bee  their  purpose  to  doe. 

9.  In  the  last  place.  Wee  doe  enjoyne  &  command  you,  as  you  will  answer  to  the  contrary 
to  live  with  entyre  confidence  and  kindnesse  in  and  towards  each  other,  which  can  only  support 
the  credit  and  reputation  of  your  trust  &  employment.  That  you  constantly  communicate 
together  what  eyther  of  you  hath  collected  upon  private  intercourses  or  information  from 
pert.culer  persons,  and  that  thereupon  in  all  your  Councills  you  acquiesse  with  the  iudsement 
of  the^major  part  (except  it  bee  e.xpressely  contrary  to  our  Instructions,  and  in  which  wee  have 
not  left  you  a  latitude  to  doe  according  to  your  discretion)  and  pursue  it  accordingly,  and  that 
you  are  not  transported  by  any  private  consideration  of  proffit  or  friendship  to  swer^'e  from  the 
right  rule  of  advanceing  our  service.  And  wee  shall  be  more  sensible  of  any  error  of  this  kind, 
then  of  any  other  misfortune  that  may  bring  inconvenience  to  our  ser^'ice  in  your  employment 

Our  o^ler  Instructions  for  your  procedings  in  the  severall  Colonies  you  shall  comm.micate  as 

you  see  cause,  and  as  you  enter  upon  the  severall  perticulars,  as  at  your  first  audience  you 

shall  doe  well  to  tell  them,  that  instead  of  entertaining  them  of  any  discourse  of  your  o^4e, 

you  will  deliver  them  the  copy  of  your  first  Instructions,  and  shall  deliver  it  them  accordingly. 

Civen  at  our  Court  at  Whitehall  this 

2;j''day  of  Aprill  1G64  in  the  IG'hyeare  of 
our  Reigne. 

By  His  Ma""  command 

Henry  Bennett. 


CharUs  11(1  to  the  Governor  &  Council  of  tie  Masmchmtt^s. 

[  Trade  I'nptrs,  Stalo  Paper  Offico,  XVI.  7 :    Now  England  Paper.,  I,  190.  ] 

To  the  Governo--  and  Councel  of  the  Massacheusets  in  New  England 

Trusty  &^  We  greet  you  well.  Having  taken  very  much  to  he^irt  the  welfare  and  advancement 
of  those  o„r  plantations  in  America  and  particularly  that  of  New  Emrland  wi  ..h  in  truth  hath 
gjvenagood  exampe  of  industry  and  sobriety  to  nil  the  rest,  whereby  God  hath  bleld  1 
above  the  res  ;    and  having  in  our  royail  breast  a  tender  impatience  "to  make  use  of  Cod's 

H  rjid'Th    'r?"'""  " '^"'l-'^-^'J-^-^  >"  »■--  1-^^^.  •>>•  H."  improving  the  knowledg  o 
Hi  n  and  of  1,  s  holy  name,  .,.  tlie  conv..rs,on  of  inlidels  and  pagans  (which  ought  to  be  the 
c  i.ef  end  of  all  christian  plantations)  wee  have  thought  fitt.  since  we  cannot  in  person  visit  tlio  e 
our  so  farr  dis  ant  dominions,  the  good  government  whereof  and  the  .lue  admiiii  .ration  of  1     d^ 
^herein    we  d<,  notwithstanding  know  ,o  be  as  im.eh  our  duty  as  th.t  which  co^l    o 
neaiest  kingdom,  to  send  sueh  Commissioners  thither  as  may  in  our  name  visit  the  sa,        .nd 

^^^ ;r'^.; I  ";■■''" f?''' ^-"^ '^"^"'•"""■"' ""■••'■  -"•  ■•--•'■'' '^'" i-"--..:;::^  f 

tru.     tate  .m,l  eon.lmon  of  that  our  plantation  ami  of  their  nei,i,hors  on  all  sides   and  a  due 
eo..,deration  o,  what  .artlier  addition  of  happinesse  may  he  made'  hv  our  rovall  g  '      W 

to  those  our  people,  may  represent  the  same  at  their  returne  to  us,  in  suVh  a  mani  3 

niay  m  a  manner  even  behold  and  take  a  view  our  selfe  of  those  our  doniini  d  ou  V    d 

subjects  there,  and  thereby  make  the  better  judgment  what  we  are  to  do,  either  for  the  be  ter 


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repanng  of  any  tlang  that  .s  a,uisse,  or  the  better  i.uproving  and  encouragement  of  what  is  good 
And  as  wee  have  had  th>s  resoh.tiuu  and  purpose  ever  since  our  first  arri'all  in  Kngh.nd  to  send 
Comnuss.oners  th.ther,   as  is  well   known  to  the  C^'onnnis.iouers  that  can.e  fron.'thence  to "l 

til  .'v  "r  H  '"T  *■'''""'  "''"'"■'"*  '''""'  '"  ^•"""""'^  "«  '"  t''"t  resolution  and  to  hasten 
this  execution  thereof,  soine  of  which  we  think  fitt  to  mention  to  yow 

nl'!^^-T""  'T''  '7-  ■""'  "  "  "'  '^'"^'  '"  "''''"■^''^■^'^'  ""'•  "«"■'>'  -''tingnish  those 
u  ueasonable  jea  ousys  and  malicious  calumnies,  which  wicked  and  unquiet  spirits  p.-rpetually 
abour  to  infuse  into  the  minds  of  men.  thac  our  subjects  in  those  parts  do  nit  suliitt  to  ouJ 
government  but  look  x.pon  themselves  as  independent  upon  us  and  our  laws,  and  that  wH.ave 
no  confidence  in  their  afiections  and  obedience  to  us :  all  which  lewd  aspersions  must  vanish 
upon     lis  our  extraordinary  and   fatherly  care  towards  those  our  subjects  manifested  in  the 

ru'tlrwhlTT,'"'"  r  "'/'''r"'"''''""'''^'  ^^'''"^'' •^''■•^"  '>y  them  be  communicated  m.to 
you.  d  .Inch  will  exceedingly  advance  .he  reputation  and  security  of  our  plantations  there, 
and  our  good  subjects  thereof  with  all  fbrreigne  I'rinces  and  States,  when  they  d.all  lierel,; 
plainly  discerne  that  we  do  look  upon  any  injury  done  to  then,  as  done  to  our  selfe.  and  upo;' 
any  invasion  of  our  dominion  in  those  parts,  or  of  the  priviledges  of  our  subjects  thereof,  Ind 
that  we  will  resent  &  vindicate  the  same  accordingly. 

2.  That  all  our  good  subjects  there  may  know,  as  we  have  formerly  assured  them  by  our 
gracious  letters,  how  farr  we  are  from  the  least  intentions  or  thoughts  of  violating  or  in  the  1." 
degree  mfrmguig  ye  charter  heretofore  granted  by  our  Koyal  Father,  or  restraining  ,he  lib  1 
of  conscience  thereby  allowed  ;  which  as  we  do  acknowledg  to  he  granted  by  our  said  Royai 
father  of  blessed  memory,  with  great  wisdome  and  upon  full  deliberation/so  we  havf^ 
reason  to  believe  and  to  bee  assured  that  the  support  an.l  maintenance  thereof  is  at  present  as 
necessary  as  ever.  And  therefbre  that  (as  we  have  formerly  expressed  to  you)  w  are  ve  y 
u  Img  to  couhrme  or  renew  the  said  Charter,  and  to  enlarge  the  s!m.e  with  such  other  &  fu  1  r 
concessions  as  (upon  experience  you  have  had  and  observation  you  have  made)  you  1. 
necessary  or  convenient  for  the  good  and  benefit  of  that  our  Plantation  ^ 

y.  T'"';  ='"  ^l;«^;;-e"ces  may  be  composed  which  are  risen  betwixt  our  severall  Collonies  upon 
the  bounds  and  hm.ts  of  3  severall  rrovinces;  and  upon  the  exercise  of  their  :J  sev -ra 
junsd.ctions.  wh..rof  we  have  received  much  information  and  severall  complaints,  ith.-inua 
much  m  our  desire  to  p.vserve  and  improve  a  good  intelligence  and  correspon  lence  betwe  n  h 
our  goo.l  subjects  o  those  severall  Colonies  and  Provinces  between  and  towards  each  . , " 
a.  to  unite  then,  all  ui  a  joynt  ,h.p.-udance  and  lirn.e  loyalty  to  our  selfe  ;  which  will  b.  "  s 
cone    y  a  full  and  dear  de.ennina.ion  of  the  extent  and   bounds  of  each   Province  and  , 

i.sdu  t  on   m  winch  some  confusion  hath  fiillen  out  as  we  are  intonne.i,  bv  some  contradictions 
or  .lou  tfull  expressions  m  sevendl  letters  patents,  upon  the  wrong  inlonnatiou  or  unskilfuH 

nois    ould  not  be  discovered  here  :  all  which  will  asily  .vconcih.d  by  our  Connnissionns 

e'n.  uei    ;>•  ;■;      ■    '  "■"'  ""'  '■"'  ""'"■"'  "'■  ""  '""-'^-^  •"■  ^^y  '^  J"^^  >i.-t-.nination  upon 
the  matte,  of  right  or  representatiou  to  us  in  cases  of  dilhculty. 

neitbil'IrV-''  '"?'  "■'"'"■  '""   '""'  '""■'''"''""  '"•'"•'"^"i""   "'•  tlM-  state  and  ..on.lition  of  ,1,.. 

g  do.   Princes  to  our  severall  Colonies,  from  some  of  whom  we  have  r ived  ad.lresses  of 

g  e      respect  and  civility  not  without  s e  complaint,   or  a.   h.st   insinuation  of  some  injustice 

or    ha  d   measure  exerc.se.1   towards   ,lu.n.   from    our  Colonies:   To   wlu..h   Princes  we   have 
appomted  some  of  our  Commissioners,  if  upon  information   or  advice   there  thev  shall   find  it 


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necessary  for  the  advanee.nent  of  our  service  and  the  benefit  of  our  said  plantation,  to  rennire  in 
person  n.  our  name  and  to  assure  then,  of  all  friendship  frou.  us,  and  that  we  will  protect  them 
troin  ui justice  and  oppression.  ' 

.5.  That  we  may  protect  our  subjects  of  our  severall  plantations  fio.n  the  invasions  of  their 
neighbours  and  provule  that  no  subjects  of  our  neighbour  nations,  how  allied  soever  v    tl    u 
may  possess  theu.sc  ves  of  any  lands  or  rivers  within  our  territorves  &  dominions,  as  we  an' 
njformed  the  Dutch  have   hitely  done,  to  the  prejudice  of  our  good  subjects  of  tho ^  o  r 
plantations  an.!  to  the  obstructions  of  the  trade,  which  in  time  may  prove  verv  misd  ievo 
o   our  good   subjects   tlu-re.     And   therefore  we   cannot   but   be   confident   tluit   when    Z 
Connmssioners  have   imparted  unto  you  our  pleasure  in   this  particular   and   the    benefit   I 
advantage  wli.cli  with  (Jod's  blessing  must  accrew  to  your  selv.-s  from  the  same  besides  the 
prevenung  many  growing  inconveniencies  to  your  peaCe  and  prosperity,  you  will    ioyn   and 
assist  them  ^.gorously  in  recovering  our  right  in  those  places  now  possessed  by  the  Du  ch  ad 
reducing    hem  to  an  entire  obedience  &  submission  to  our  Government.     In  which  case  our 
desire  and  pleasure  ,s  that  they  should  be  treated  as  neighbours  &  fellow  subject.,  and  enjoy 
quietly  what  they  are  possest  of  by  their  honest  industry.  J        '  1"°  enjoy 

G.  Lastly  we  thought  it  better  that  Commissioners  shoidd  confer  with  you  noon  the  matter 
of  our  former  letter  of  June  oo  1002.  and  your  answer  thereunto  of  the  20".  of  November 
olWng,  then  o  enlarge  our  selle  upon  our  exceptions  thereunto,  of  w-  we  shall  only  sa^ 
liat  the  same  did  not  answer  our  expectations,  nor  the  professions  made  by  your  said  Messengers  • 
but  we  make  no  doubt  but  that,  when  our  C.nnn."  shall  confer  at  lai^  with  you  npltl^se 
J..rtu.ulars,  you  will  ^ve  us  satisfaction  in  all  we  look  fl,r  at  yonr  liamS  ^^^ZZ^Z 
what  your  Charter  obliges  you  ,0  do,  and  which  is  most  necessary  lor  the  support  oi  ou 
go  ernment  there  and  cousecpiently  for  the  welfare  ami  happinesse  of  those  Colonies. 

Having  now  imparted  to  you  the  most  important  reasons  which  prevailed  with  us  to  be  at 
Hs  eMi-aonhnai,  c  arge  in  sending  (^.ininissioners  to  visite  those  clionies  and  havin.  ell 
sons  of  Rno.vn  ailcction  to  our  service  and  of  long  ..perieu.v,  to  be  our  Commissi  ,ners, 

n  M       n,p,,        „  ,        ,  ,..„,,„.^  ^.,  ,„^,,,,^.,^,  ,,^  ^_^^  ^^_^^,  ^,^^^^         ^^.^^  communicate 

al     In  g.   o  then  w  idi  shall  be  necessary  for  the  better  carrying  on  our  servic.:  and  that  you 

.11  give  thn.  your  best  counsail  and  assistance  for  the  better  bringing  those  things  to  p^sse 

ncl.  we  have  recommended  to  thein.      And  to  that  purpose   an.l  tliat  the  .-lear  end  and 

z;;:  •;:;;;;'  ""t  ""  ^ ':""'^^'°"''^^  -^^  ^i"""'i'>-  "pp-  and  i.  ...ade  manifes,  .o  an 

ubj.cts  1,1  ,ho.M.  parts,  <.ur  pleasure  is  that  this  our  letter  be  forthwith  upon  the  receipt 
h    eo    con.inuincated  to  our  Couucell  there,  and  that  within  20  .lays  or  sooner  if  it  may  be,'a  ' 
(.eneiall  Assemb  y  he  called  and  this  our  letter  read  to  them,  and  ,0  the  end  our  CommiJsion  rs 

.alllhas.   o.,     1..,  leswhereni  the  happiness  of  that   our  Colonic  is  so  much  cmcerned,  Wee 
bid  you  fairuvll     (iive.i  \- the  2:{"  April  Kw;!. 

To  the  Covernour  of  the  Colonic 
of  the  ^rattacheusetts  to  I)e  coiu- 
muni<'aled  to  the  Couucell  there. 


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Oommi^smi  to  Coll  Nicolh  <&  others  to  visit  the  Colonies  arid  determine  Complaints. 

I  New  England,  I.  191.  J 

Charles  the  Second  by  the  Grace  of  God  King  of  England  Sco-land  France  and  Ireland, 
Defender  of  the  Faith  &c.  To  all  to  whonio  these  presents  shall  come  Greetivg.     Whereas  wee 
have  received  severall  Addresses  from  our  subjects  of  severall  Collonies  in  New  England  all  full 
of  duty  and  aliection,  and  expressions  of  loyalty  and  allegiance  to  us,  with  their  humble  desires 
that  wee  would  renewe  their  severall  Charters  and  receive  them  into  our  favourable  opinion 
and  protection,  &  severall  of  our  Colonies  there  and  other  our  loveing  subjects  have  likewise 
complayned  of  differences  and  disputes  arisen  upon  the  lymmitts  and  bounds  of  their  severall 
Charters  and  Jurisdictions,  whereby  unneighbourly  and  unbrotherly  contentions  have  and  may 
arise,  to  the  dammage  and  discredit  of  the  English  interests,  and  that  all  our  good  subjects 
res.deing  there  and  being  planters  within  the  severall  Colonies  doe  not  enjoy  the  libertyes  and 
priviledges  granted  to  them  by  our  severall  Charters  upon  confidence  and  assurance  of  which 
they  transported  themselves  and  their   Estates  into  those  parts.      And  wee  having  received 
some  addresses  from  the  Create  Men  &  Natives  of  those  Countryes,  in  which  they  complaine  of 
breach  or  faith  and  of  acts  of  violence  and  injustice  which  they  have  been  forced  to  undergoe 
from  our  subjects ;  whereby  not  only  our  governement  is  traduced,  but  the  reputation  and  credit 
of  Christian  Religion  brought  into  prejudice  and  reproach  with  the  Gentiles  &  inhabitants  of 
those  countries  who  know  not  God,  the  reduction  of  whome  to  the  true  knowledge  and  feare  of 
God,  IS  the  most  worthy  and  glorious  end  of  all  those  Plantations.     Upov  all  which  motiv  u 
and  as  an  evidence  and  manifestation  of  our  fatherly  affection  towards  all  our  subjects   in 
tliose  severall  Colonie.  of  New  England  (that  is  to  say)  of  the  Massachusets,  Conecticot,  New 
Plymouth,  Road  Island  and  the  Providei-e  plantation,  and  all  other  plantacons  within  that  tract 
of  land  knowne  under  the  appellation  of  New  England.     And  to  the  end  that  wee  mav  bee 
truly  informed  of  the  state  and  condition  of  our  good  subjects  there,  that  soe  wee  may  the 
better  know  how  to  contribute  to  the  furtlier  improvement  of  their  happvnesse  and  prosp/rity  • 
Knowe    yee    therefore    that  wee  reposeing  especiall  trust   and   confidence    in    the  fidelity 
wisdome  and  circumspection  of  our  trusty  and  wellbeloved  Coll.  Richard  Nicolls    S'  Robert 
Carre  Kn'  George  Cartwriglit  Esq^  and  8amuell  Maverick  Esq^  of  our  especiall  grace,  certaine 
knowledge  and  meer  motion  have   made  ordained  constituted  and  appointed,  and   by  these 
presents  doe  make  ordayne,  constitute  and  appoint  the  said  Coll.  Richard  Nicolls,  Sir  Robert 
Carre,  George  Cartwriglit  and  Samuell  Maverick  our  Commission .rs.     And  doe  hereby  give 
■  and  grant  unto  them  or  any  three  or  two  of  them,  or  of  y'  survivors  of  them  (of  whoni  wee 
will  the  said  Coll.  Richard   Nicolls  during  his  life  shall  bee  alwaves  one.  and   upon  equall 
division  of  opmions  to  have  y"  casting  and  decisive  yoyce)  in  our  name  to  visite  all  and  every 
the  severall  Colonies  aforesaid  and  also  full  power  and  authority  to  heare  &  receive  and  to 
examine  and  determine  all  complaints  and  appeals  in  all  cases  and  matters  as  well  military  as 
cnminall  and  civill,  and  proceed  in  all  things  for  the  provideing  for  and  settling  the  peace 
and  security  of  the   said  country,  according  to  their  good  and  sound  discretion,  and  to  such 
instructions  as  they  or  the  survivors  of  them  have  or  shall  from  tyme  to  tyme  receive  from  us  in 
that  belialfe    and  from  tyme  to  tyme  as  they  shall  find  expedient  to  certify  us  or  our  I'rivy 
Council!  of  their  actings  and  proceedings  touching  the  premises.     And  for  the  doing  thereof  or 
any  other  matter  or  thing  relateing  thereui.to.  these  presents  or  the  inrollement  thereof  shall  be 


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mto  them  and  every  of  them  a  sufhcient  warrant  and  discharge  in  that  behalfe.  In  Witness,. 
v^>creof  wee  have  caused  these  our  letters  to  be  made  Patents.  Witnesse  Our  elfc  at 
Westmmster  the  85'-  day  of  Aprill  in  the  sixteenth  yeare  of  our  Ueigne 

Barker. 


Mr.  MaverkTce  to   Cwptuin  Breedon. 

r,      ,„  Ti         1  [  Now  York  Papcre,  Board  of  Trodo.     1.3.1 

Capt"  Rreedoii,  ' 

«,.„,  b,  C„p..  H3,d.  wee  ■„,.  .„„  *,,  ..,„„„,  „,„  cf^.^Hn,  .£Z  ^^,1^:^:^ 


S'  your  very  lo\inei'  friend 

iSA.MLIiL    MaVERICKE. 


Pa.scataway 
.luly  20,  IGOt. 
To  Capt.  Tliomas  Breedon 
at  Boston. 

Another  to  Major  (Jen"  Denison  to  the  same  ellect, 
1  have  not  tJie  copy  of  these. 


Sir, 


Mr.  Mavericl-e  to  the  Hon.   William  Covcnty,  Es 

I  New  York  rnpcra,  Hoard  of  Trade.    I.  a  1 


•yy. 


had  as  good   v^      ""  ■        ;^;  l^rn"'","""';"'  !?^  *""  '"'^^  ''"-""'  -  -•--  <''^y-.  wee 
Vol  III  '         "'■'  '"""  '''""■"''  =  '''^■•"'  •^'"-  ^^•'''^••'  tim.'.  wee  have  not  only 


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I  shall  not  presume  to  give  you  further  trouble  at  this  tin.e  but  to  subscribe 

S'  Your  most  humble  Sen'ant 
Pascataway  ,  Samuel  Mavericke. 

July  21.  1664. 

These  to  the  Hon""  William  Coventy  Esq" 

present. 


Mr.  Carr  aiul  Mr.  Mavericke  to  3fr.  John  Rkkhell. 

Mr   Rickbell.  [''"'•YorkPapcrs,  Board  of  Trade.    I.  4.] 

Wee  shall  desire  you  to  make  all  convenient  haste  to  your  habitacon  in  Long  Island  &  bv 

much  taken  notice  of,  and  your  care  and  Incouragement  bee  acknowle.lged  by 

Your  very  lovinge  friends 
Pascataway  Robert  CAna 

July  23''  1664,  Samuel  JIaverick. 

to  M'  John  Rickbell,  these. 


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CoJ.  Kicolls  to  the  Governor  and  Council  of  Boston. 


[  New  Knglnnil,  I.  204.  ] 

To  tlie  Goveni'  and  Councill  of  Boston. 
Gei'tlemcn. 

I  have  Jierewith  sent  yovv  a  copy  of  a  Connssion  from  the  L-  Commissioners  of  Pri/e, 

^  hill  iZ  :rr  t  T  r"^ :' '''^ '"'■^'™^'°''^^^  ^^ 

be  HI  1  ost  1  t>  u  til  the  Dutch.     In  prosecution  of  the  trust  reposed  in  mee  as  Sub-Comissioner 
Z  :    f  ?  '"  T  '""  "^^'^^f^-'-^  "--^-  -»'  ^"'^t  yow  will  please  to  give  strict  orTria 
your  ports  from  time  to  tune  that  seizure  be  n.ade  of  all  and  every  Dutch  ship  vessell  or  eood 

^vltlnn  any  of  their  dominions,  as  also  if  any  prizes   shall  be  brought  into  any  of  your  uorts  bv 
any  persons  connssionated  thereunto  by  his  ii.  H'  the  Duke  of  Yorke,  that  yo  w    W  Ipl      e  to 

th    UyT      e'L-/r      "  ''","  !'^"-^^-'^'"  ^^-  --'^  -  -  SiLed  by  His  Ma- 

pSp  C.    e    t  t  }^Z"'''':'''  "'^•l  S^"  "' ''''''  '"  ""'••  ''"  '-'-^^'--^  to  mee  and  Capt. 
s    etisi  Hi   '^    ':? """^.^'"""^«  '"  ^^ ^"^'--' '  vvhe,-ei„  your  assistance  and  concurrence 

me  Yo'  pioldinl^Z:  "T  ^  "'T  ""'""""  ^'''''''''    ""'  P^-^'^  "'-  »»  -mitt  unto 

TibrtTuly^^^^^^^^^^^    "^'^'^"^  ^^'^^'^^'^^^''  '^  >"^^-'-  ^- ->^  ^^-"^  »-  - 

-•  ■  io'iifl""  humble  Servant 

if.    AlCOLLS. 


Articles  hetrceen  Col.  Carta-right  and  the  N^w   York  Indians. 

[  Xcw  IJnglau.l,  I.  '.>II7.  ] 

AuTiciEs  made  and  agreed  upon  the  04.^  day  of  September  10G4  in  Fort  Albany 
between  Ohgehando,  Shauarage,  Soaclioenighta,  Sachamackas  of  y-  Maques; 
Auau-eed  Coukeehe,-at  T.nvassenu.y,  Aschanoondah.  Sachamalas  oJ  the 
Symcks  on  the  one  part;  and  Coloneil  Geo.-ge  Cartwright,  in  the  behalf  of 
Coh  neil  N.colls  (.overnour  under  his  Uoyall  Highnesse  the  Duke  of  Yorke 
ot  all  his  ternloryes  m  America,  on  the  other  part,  as  fblloweth,  vix.'_ 
i   Imprimis   It  is  agreed  that  the  Indian  Princes  i.bove  named  and  their  subjects,  shall  h.ve  all 

01,  guui,  and  the  like  siiiill  be  done  for  ail  other  English  Plantations. 


Isr," 


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...au,::.':  r:;rj' ,:z;-  :;:if r;:::^r»?'kf;rrsrr  °'.r'™  -"  '^°- 

of  Agreement  and  Peace  •  F  "  oi  rtis  lua     are  included  m  tliese  Articles 

George  Cartwright 


Tn  tlie  presence  of 


'^^~^ 


CawijuL 


T.  Willett 
John  Manning 
Tho.  Brccdon 
Dan.  liioadliead 

(  e^initli  John 
<      liis  nvarke 


w»      (  Stephen  an  Indian 
•A     X      his  niarke 


iHEM.  AuTicns  following  wer  likewise  proposed  I,y  the  same  Indi.,.  P  • 
cV  cons..nt.,l  to  l.v  Colonell  Cartwright  irbel-dfe  of      >n  x  "''' 

i   That    the    Kinrlisli    d,,    ii„i    j,..^;^,    ,|„.   ,,  ,.        v  .■  ■     , 

Pacann.koo;...wl,„  ,„„,,,,,,,,,;,,,;,:;,.:     ;■;;;--   -'    ""■  ;'""-kes    J.,„„„K„..K,  ,,„, 

pn>s.Mns  ,„  ,h,.n,  upon  a  tre;:ry  of  p.......  '''"''  '''"'"  '"'  ^™"^''"  '•""^""'^■^  ^ 

3;  t!;;:;  ;;:;:;;:::r: ;;;:;:;-;;:;:::-  ^"•■"'••■^.  --  -...  ...„.  dow 

4.  That  they  .:■  .y  he  lod,vd  in  hons.^.,  as  (orm.Wv. 
'J.    liiat    il     Ihey    be    he;,ten  hy   (he    tlive    v.,,;' ,         1 
ncon.,«odaccn  iron,  y  English.  '''''"'"   "'•■"••""'••1.   they    may    nreive 


Col  Xi,x>lh  to  the  .Si'cref(f,'!/  0/  'State, 

[  Sim..  Puper  om.v,  Trn.l,.  p„|„„,     ■vv|.  i... , 


i?iglit  ilon'''« 


Korl  James  in  \cw  Vorke 
Il'i«        da;,  ofO,  toh.T  l(i(l|. 


^- 1--- Hii...,  which  Td  ;.  ':,::■"';  :•■  :""■•  ^'>'  "'^""•••-"^  •••  ^''- "' •■• 

«'M..(.   I„,   h\   ;,  ,hs(H„(  (rc.fy  and   agreement  will,  the 


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less  than  50  .e„.  and  tho..,,  i.  wa/pT!  :;C  1  ;t  T^.^^^^^^  '''' 

granted  l.ere,  yet  Ins  deleuce  was  not  thesame;  ibr  the  foot  Imm^v  '?'" ''''"' 

couKind  of  Lieu'  Can-  and  Ensigne  Stocko  wUIm nt  ^      ^       ''^  '""^"'^  '''''^'''  ^'^^ 

(brt  andgain-d  it  without  theltl^^^I^         ,  Z^^^^^  the 

of  the  Dutch  only  thirteen  were  wounded  and  thre 'since  de  d      Witl  ;;  ?::  """"Z''"^; ' 

cargo  is  found  and  .son.e  part  plunder'd,  l.nt  1  feare  the  rest  is  i      ZL        r  f      '"'''' 

S'Kohert  Carr  stayed  aboard  ke  Cuinney  whilst  hi^^^^;"  ^1^^  ^L  ff'  '""f 
enough  to  the  pillage  and  ..yes  tis  his  owne,  being  wonn  by  he  ^wo  d  b  U  '  1' " '"?•'  '. 
know  Huch  accon^pts  n.n.s.  not  bee  given  to  Hi.  MajV«tie,  and  I   halTth    L.^     ^    "'  ^ 

lather,  to  dispose  then-of  to  his  Ma."  service  and  not  o  p  t  te  ,f  s  Ul  r  "'  '  i  •''"'""'^ 
uponitasagreat  presun.ption  in  S^  Kobert  Carr  :  .^        j  ^  ^'ort  .  .^T^  m' 'r"'^ 

Collonel  Cartwrigb,  S,  Maverick  and  all  ,he  reason  whicM^  ^i:^        Z  %Tr\ 
Low  lew  hands  wee  1    '        ,   i  1  .'  ""      "'■'  '■''■'"'""*"''  *"  J"""'-  ">"«i'l-'-ation 

r,  ,,,,l;;:;,.:,';::,,,;;;,,'',;:t,;,'''- ""'-  -'  "■-'""■  ■ i--" - "'-" •  *'-^. 

Marvlan    .        V  ,w         ,  •  ,  "'"   """'    "'""^""'■^  '"   ""*  "^'^ -'''i-'t-s  in  Virginia 

'I-  so,„    col        ,,'',""'  '■;"'';"'•     "  '"  "  '•"^'""-'  ■">-•""•  '•""<—  ...  Jlis  Ma.. 
-■Hve  1,..,...  ;■'':;  ^  f "   •'  •'">•■"•  ""-  ^""•^^ '-I->''l'  ^''il-  .ha.  .bev  n.ay 

.    -  juwi!...),  ,1  ui!-hbuur  as  inc  t.nwie  ui  Anisj.Tdain  woui.i  have 


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proved  m  a  short  time;  wh.ch  was  the  great  motive  of  the  resokUion  to  reduce  Delaware, 
the  . -by  to  asoure  th.s  phu-e  for  His  Koyall  Higlu.esse.  I  take  it  for  granted  that  my  Lord 
Baltnnore  W.1I  ,n„ch  n.ore  sollicite  His  Ma'>to  give  up  Delaware  into  his  Lord.- hands  then  he 
was  sohcitous  to  take  it  from  the  Dutch,  and  that  his  I.opp  will  raake  a  faire  pretence  o  it  by 
h.s  pattent:  But  hope  that  His  Ma'^  will  either  looke  upon  his  pattent  for  Go4rnon  .! 
forfeited  by  ac  o  Parluunent  for  trading  with  the  Dutch,  or  at  least  ,so  nn.ch  of  his  patte"  as 
H  \  :r  "'T  '  -''  Hi-^'niesty's  charge.  All  which  considerations  are  lunnbly  suC  o 
H,s  Ma."  w,sedon,e,  as  also  that  in  case  (whether  by  invason  or  insunection)  the  Dutcl  mw 
hereafter  atten^pt  to  recover  either  New  Yorke  or  Delaware  fron.  His  Ma-  obedi  ncv  that  S 
Ma.wd  enjoyne  all  his  Colonyes  none  excepted,  under  severe  penaltves,  to  relis  and "x  e 
all  such  fore,gners  out  of  these  His  Majesty's  territorj-es.     The  verv  repute  of  such  a  con  and 

lllfrall  "'"'  '''  ""'''''  '■^°"'  ''''^''  °^  ''-'  -^"-'  -  -  —  ren^:  Im 

With  the  advice  of  Colonel!  Cartwright  and  M'  Maverick  I  shall  depute  Capt.  Robert  Xeedham 
^  on.and  at  Delaware  Bay,  till  His  Ma-  pleasure  is  further  knowne,  h.^^ing  that  hTs  Ma" 
wdl  approve  of  what  is  done  here,  as  so  many  effects  of  the  loyalty  and  obedienc..  of 

Honour'd  !?ir 

Yo''  most  humble  Servant 

Richard  Nicglls. 


P 
1-'. 


Cowm;.mo»  to  Si,'  Iid,evt  Can-  io  r.duce  the  Dutch. 

[Tri!c|c  l'n|HTi,  Slali'  I'hjmt  c  nitre.     XVI.  a.'.] 

MaM.f  (.eat  Mnttamcs  lerrHoryes.  without  his  k,u,wledge  and  ..onscnt.  a.ul  that  thev  Inve 
forttiyed    iunnseives  thne  and  drawne  a  great  trade  thith.r ;  aud  l.eine  assured  t        i    ...     I 
;;:";;••    ;•  ^^^ ""•.^-"";^  -•  «-  I"-  -H  ■..■  ..f  ...n  advantag..  to  His  l,v?w 

5i.z,ir;::,:::r::;::t- 

s m     ._  U    hug  and  ..o.nn.u.uiing  all  ..lli.vs  a,  sea  a,„l  lan.l  and  ail  sohlvers  to  oh..v  the  .1 

V  J*:  t.£7^2z:T:;::7j;:::::^:^ ■ -  -  - 

Krrii :  .\ir()i,i,.s 

(•KOIlflR    CaHTWRIiUIT 
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AgreemeM  between  Sir  RoheH  Can-  caul  the  Dutch  and  Swedes  on  Delaware  River. 

t  New- York  ropors,  1. 109.  ] 

Akticks  ok  Aoke^mkxt  between  tl,e  hono^i'  Sir  Kobert  Carr  Kn'  on  the  behalfe 
of  Ins   Maj..e  of  Great  Britaiue.   and  the  Burgomasters  on  the  behalfe     f 

D:i™",r"  ''"'^'  '"'  "^"^'^^  '"•^'^"•*^'"«"  -  ^^1—  Bay  and 

j-/tiiti\Vdie  itivcT.  "^ 

1.  That  all  the  Burgers  and  Planters  will  subniitt  them.selv«s  to  his  Mai«"  inflmritv  „  -h      . 
making  any  resistance.  -^      "''"'onty  without 

2.  That  whoever  of  what  nation  soever  doth  suhn.itt  to  his  Mai""  intlmrifv  «l.nn  k 

4.  'J'hat  if  any  Dutchman  or  other  person  shall  desi-e  (■!  demrf  rrm,,  fi,;    ir         .,       ■      , 

be  lawtui.  ^r  .nu.soe  to  doe  with  hisU-.  ..bin  si.  n:;e;i!:r :;.:'d:.;!:;;r^:,:!;;:^' 

th.';)  ;  M""     ■'        "?    f  ^'"^  '"'"''"'"^■''  "'"  ^^''-^  ''"^'-^"^  ■■"  tl.ese  a.-ticles  shall      kj 

theOathes  o    Alleg,ance  to  ins  Maj-  and  of  (ideli.y  to  the  present  (iovennnent. 

to  L.  1 V  '"'   '  ""^"^  '"  '""  •'  "'■  ^"^'"-  ^'""^^■--■'^'   '"  Church  Discipline   as 


1 


7    That  whoever  shall  take  the  Oathes  is  from  that  time  a  free  Denizen  and  shall  enioy  .11  the 
'nvdeges  ol      ra.hng  n.,o  any  of  his  .MaJ.-  Don.inions  as  freelv  as  anv  Kn-dis     .'?  md  1    v 
require  a  (.'ertilicate  (or  soe  (loing.  "  *   '^"■-"■^'""■"i'  '"'d  may 

S.  That   the  S,.ome,  the  iiurgomaslers,  Sheritte.    and    other  ii.leriour  Magistrates  shdl  „■ 


His  iMaj""  Territoryes 

<iiven    under   our    liunds 
&  Scales  ill  the  behalfe  of 
ourselves  ami  the  rest  ol 
till'    Jnhabitants    the    lirst 
day  of  <  )cto|>er  in  t  he  yeare 
of  our  L''  (ioil  Kiiil. 
FKoB  oiT  iiorr. 
(ii:itni;r  Saindkhs  van  tiki.. 
IIans  Bi.otK. 


Ciiven  under  my  hand  and 
Scale  this  tirst  dayof  ( tctober 
in  iheycareof  our  J.ord  Cod 


1  till  I 


llllMiV  .Idll.N.so.V. 

lii  (AS   l'i;ri;i(so\ 
Hksuv  (.'(USTumKu. 


IfoUKKT   Cauu. 


^^  NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 

Sir  Rolen  Carv\s  grant  to  Capt.  Hyde  and  Copt.  Morhy. 

[  Plnlo  rnpor  Offlw.  Trn.lo  Papers.    XVI.  12.  ] 

This  Indenture  made  the  10">  day  of  Octoh'  in  tlw  i  w. ,-  r  .1 

Lord  King  Charles  the  second  by   he  G       ■    f  f[?T"f^  ^''^  '''^'^"^  "'^  «">•  '^overaij^^e 

Defender  of  the  Fdth    ^^e       W  c      ,  ,  ^'"^''''"'^  ''^™^1""''  f'"'""-''  ■•""'  ''-Hand, 

England,  as  also  lor  the  reduein-  <he  Isle  of  M.  ,1,  /  T  """•^■'■'''  '"  ^^''^^ 

c6mand  of  the  Du.eh  in  An.edca    n.tt    I  !  U^       T"  r  ""     """!:  "^'^"'^  '"""'^  "'"^^^  ^I- 
Mc'olls,  (;oorge  Cartvyright  and  S.Z    1  \  "•'-l'«»'e  ;  and  ^yhen■as  ,l,e  said  ifiehard 

with  all  the  lands  thereunto  luknl.!      X.  ',u    '""''■''  ''"•^' "'"^  ^'^''''^^^^  ^^^ver 

-  piac. .  ,a..es  h,  toree,  ^::^- ^z::::^^:^^^:^^  -'x  '"^ 

grant  a.^l  eon.inne  unU  rat'  d  H  I  luT     'Tlr'"''^  ^  "^'  ^"^■^''  '"•'■^'^"'^  '^^  «'- 

<br   ever  all  that  tra-t  of  h^  .        'tf      '   1     "     '  ""'7 ''"^''^' ^'''■"- "">~'> '-'^-- 
appertaining  Kno.ne  orealir.^t  ti;::;;:--,  ^  r^d  ^:T^r'  ^ 

tJ;:— :c;;;n^^  .:;i;::;;;,t'h.'^;i:r 

hayefull  power  lor  to  ereet    n     L      r    "-^^^ '"'  '■^'■'•'  '""•  also  lor  the  said  Hugh  Hyde  to 

Thon,as  Morlevli.r,  In     1      ',,  ■    ^      •""   '""""  ""'■'"'"')  ''^'^'  -'''  ^^"k''   "vde    and 

covenant  to  and  .i;,;';;::^^:^;:^^^^^^^^  ssi^..  do,h-pron.ise 

th.nr  hevres  or  assia.es  shall  not  -u-^ doe  s  .  '"•\^"'''';-"'  «>•  «"«'.'.-o"  tha,   they  for  then, 

to  the  eus,on.ary  law.s  o        i       !       r""  TT'T  '"  """  '''''''''  '''  ''"""  "">•  """^  -"-y 

Kn    ,ha,  they  or  eith      oV      „   t      "h  ""'"'"  '"  '""'  "'"'  "'"  ^"'•'  '"  "'"'-'  ^'-' 

presents.     And  the  said  S'   in.  ■    ,  k      ,'      ^    ;'"  ""  >'"""*«  '"""-■"^'  ""'  '•"*-  "Hhese 

^'3''"  -"•  Tho.nas  Morlev.  uJI.  ^:,  s^t nu;::?-":"' nV'''*'  ^^"'  "'"  ^^""  "'"^" 

all  times  within  ,1„.  ,„„„.,.  ,f  siv  v..„-.  f  n  ■  '''"  '■■"'"  """'  '"  """'  ""'I  at 

assuranee  and  assurnn  e        ,,,"'""  ""  '■'""■^"  ''"""^"^  "'"^"  ''-''  '""'  ^-"<- 

thought  litt  by  eounJ  I,,:  :       ;n7'"?-  ';;"'-  ^  l-'"""^  -ha.soever  si,all  hee 

proper  eosts  .^'eharu-.    uj  •  l  u1       """"•"•^  ""Uvi.lis.anding  at  their  owne 

respeetsand  servie.tu;,  .;,:;:  .'f  ^'^''v"' ,'''""■'-  ^•'-■■"y  shall  pay  .lue  and  true 

t..  the  law  and  ens.on , ,    !  .  1  ,  ,„       '  ^    TTl'    "'•.""  "'■""'^  ''''''  '"•"  ^  «'>»"  '"'  —'ing 

and  ..ovenan,  ,.  and  wi,  ,":'•,  ^'"' ';;-"'  ^'  " '••  •'an-  Kn-doth  lur.herpronuso 

-"'  '-h-aed  that  if  the    ,  he  ^ ;;::'; 'Tr\  ""■  '"'■""■■• " *■ "■'• 

"•  "ot  sto,  ked  and  nd,ah..,..i  ,n  whole  ov  in  part  within  the 


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J,  .  78 

space  of  SIX  yeares,  that  then  it  shall  he  lavvluU  for  the  said  S'  k^,,,,,  ^,       ,,.  .  . 
successor  to  reenter  into  the  .said  h.ud  or  premises  thus  ^rrltll  .  f    ,  '""'"''^  "^ 

Mu-royall  assent  hee  procured  by  r  said  Hu^i  "eand  T         ""J    ,"'  "^l-^>- ^hat  His 
presents.     In  witness  whereof  tlie  uart ve.  nhnv  r        ,  ""'  '^'°'''''>'  *"  ^•°»«™'«  these 

and  seales  the  day  and  X 1 1 2::  tr"""'^'  '"'^  i"terchangeahly  sett  their  hands 

Sealed    and    delivered    hy    the  I{obeut  Carr. 

within  named  S'  Robert  Carr 
in  the  presence  of  us 

•  JoHx  Carr 

Giio.  Colt 
AuTiiuu  Stock. 


Sir  lioh-ii  Carr  to  Colonel  Xkvlls. 
Hon''''=  Sir.  '  "^''"  '■"«'"'"'■  '■  '-''i- 1 

After  a  long  and  troublesom  passa-v   i)'lon.r,.,i  i„.  „c  ■ 
water,  we  arrived  the  last  ^J:  ./X^ii^^^Z^^'       3^  pyhUes  and  sholeness  of 
notice  each  of  the  others,  the  heiter  to    a     slie    1  e  svi     1  """'^    'J'  '""  ""'""  ''^''''^ 

P^wasious  to  y=  eoutran,  were  soou:  ^  j       m:      ;:!  "  "otw.thstanding  the  Dutches 

iiu.,.urs  an.l  (..veruo^  the  liu,-,u,s  &  .owuesu.u  aiW^;    nh,  "^  ,'  '7  "     ''  ^'"^' 
•"v  cle„.ands  ;  but  V  (M.venu.  and  soldierv  'dto^e  1  ,  ,  "  •''  '"    '•'  '"""'"'■''  '" 

lauded  n.y  ..Idiers  ;,n  Sondav  n...ruiu./  Zv   .^t  T    " ?'•  '''"""'""•     ^^"'"■'•-'I'l-"  1 

^'"-■' i"  ."-^^tt  shot,,  w.^  dire.::^    :  !.:■  ;:xs  •  :';:'"^  "•  '^'"  "-y-  '"■"•-  >•• 

sohliers  to  lidl  on.     Whi.h  d.me   the  snldi,..-.  ,  '  "'''"'"  >     '  "'''  ""■"  '"y 

cons. .„y  ,„  ,.lu,Hh.-i   .  .  r;  1  "  ^"''7  '""'"  "'^■^'  ^""■"""'  r  ion,  and  soe 

go.t..u.o..dstor    oflo    ^  Th      i'T  "'""^ 

.-  -ayi..g,\ve,.M  ; : ; :  ;  ';r^;:  ,;7--  'vr:" ""  "^"" "•  '"■'•*■  ""^- 

"ut  upon  y'  strengtinnn.    .f  .he  ^Wt       X^L  ,  |"         r  '"' ''"'  ""'  ^'""'•""  '"^•'■'' 

-uld  not  sen,l  hin.  to  vou  to  per.       erise  ..     ,      :     J  '"l  '■*'"^""  'T'  "'"  ''''  '"'^  """  ' 

•"-l-'i-  V  place  in  lesse   the,  .  .  """"  ''' ^  ""  ''"'•  ^^"  ''="'  '»■'■■'  — ita.ed 

--  .bis'  place    .,;         ;,        ;    '  •  '""■''  ;;'" ^""'  ^^'"-  ^  '-"• -  "■-  -an  conveniences. 

•ravell   l.vjan.l,  sine,  ,        .niv.ll  I,.,-.    ,!  "'"""^  ^ '^  "bH.  Hu'V  abusen.g  messengers  that 

H Outch  anil  there  ov  ^  ,"       :;;  7^'"'  '""T"'  '  ^    "•   '""  ••^"^''''•'""^'  ^^ 

M.i.unns.  tii.il  ^0  ol   them  came  frm.i  >- other  si.h..  uhere  they 


i„i,-i-,,  ,  "  >"   Hieni  came  iroiii   x'otu 

."bnlmt,  ad  soe  strong  they  are  t e  that  noe  ..hristian  ^ett  .la.v  venter  to 


Vui,.  Ill 


lu 


p!:t!!!  n:i  jj 


tlilit  riUlv  ; 


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w  belonges  to  y-  Duke  of  Yorke.  They  stayed  here  3  nights;  wee  used  them  civilly,  thev 
pt  ndmg  they  here  came  to  settle,  but  since  are  returned  w-out  doein.  any  hurte  W^e  bel 
yo' endeavou"  to  assist  uss  in  ye  reconciliac6„  of  y^  Indians  called  Svnekee.s    t  y'  ^    t  Ferial' 

,n„r^        .         ,  "  '"''"""''  ■"    '*^  '•  '"  •""^^  •»"'^''  t'lat  WMn  lesse  than  G  weekes  several 

murthers  have  h„>  con.i.ted  and  done  by  those  people  upon  ye  p,,,,  ,,,,  Sweed  s  t,v      Le 

shall  luve  u  lurther  accompt  by  ye  next,  uutili  w'-  tyme  and  ever  after  I  ren.ayue 

Vo"'  I'aithfull  and  obliged  Serv' 
Deliawarr  Foit     )  Kobkrt  Carr, 

Octob'  y*  IS"-  lGG-1  3 

Coll.  IVicolls. 


\%r 


^^afnes  of  the  Dutch  who  swore  Allegiaiy^e  after  tU  mirender  of  Neiv  York. 

[New-York  Papers,  I.  6.] 

A  CATALoofE  ALPirABETicALL  of  y-  Names  of  such  Inhabitants  of  New  Yorke  &c- 

71.  ol^"  ' '°    ""  *'"'  "^^'"''^  '"  «*«  ^^^^i'''^''  0««>^er  the  21",  22-. 
21'%  and  26"'  dayes  16G4. 

I  sweare  by  the  name  of  Almighty  God,  that  I  will  bee  a  true  .,d,;..,.f  t.  .i      i- 
H,ghne,,e  Ja„„,  Duke  of  Vorke,  .„J  sud,  Cover,,.,,  ami  OBk-er,  ,.,  fr„,rim.'  ^  H      ' 


AxTiioNv  Alhiid 

Arianzen  Jim 

Andrizen  Andries 

Adanizen  Abraham 

Assuerus  Hendrick 

Abrahamzen  Izaac 

Abrahamzen  Willem  van  der  Borden 

Arenzen  Trederic 

Andriezen  Lucas 

Andriezen  Paulus 

Adamzen  Jan 

Andriezen  Ariaan 

Appell  Arien 

Albertzen  Egbert  (  van  Amsterdam.) 
Aldricks  IVter 
Ascen  Jan 

'  F"i'l  Auraiiiii.  AU.aiiv  — L'li 


B —  HiuKLi,  Tous.H':ii 

Barentzen  van  der  Kuyl  Cornelius 

Bos  Hendrick 

Bartelzen  Jonas 

Beeckman  Joghini 

Blanek  Juricn 

Backer  Claes  Janssen 

Backer  Heinier  Willemzen 

Rarrenzen  .Meindert 

Benaat  Garrit 

Barentzen  Simon 

Bogardus  Willem 

Beaknian  William  ( of  Egopies  ) 

Bedlow  Lsaac 

Boon  Francis 

Bayard  i\iclu)l:m 

•  Siiwiuehumioi's  (— Kii. 


thev 
beg 
nia,* 
tian, 
erall 
Lett 

,fy. 

ono' 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:     I. 


)at 
all 
re 
s; 


Backer  Jacob 
C.     Cregier  Martin 
Cousseau  Jacques 
Cossar  Jacob 
Course  Barren 
Claerhoudt  Walraven 
Coninck  Thomas 
Cray  Teunis 
Claesen  Sibout 
Clock  Abraham 
Coninck  Aldert 
Carelzen  Joost 
Claesen  Andries 
Coster  Jan 
Chambers  Thomas 
Costurier  Jacques 
D,    Drisius  Samuel 
De  Meyer  Aicolaus 
Dopzen  Joris 
Danielzen  Jacob 
Dupuis  Niciiolaus 
De  Milt  Anthony 
Dc  iJoudc  Coutrie  Daniel 
David  Janies 
Donzen  llerninn 
Diiyckinirs  Kvert 
Doeckics  William 
Dirckzen  .^Feyer  Jan 
Dcsilie  Loin-ens 
De  Wiit  J(>iiann<!s 
Dircksen  Luras 
De  Haven  Isaac 
De  Weeriiein  Ainliro.sius 
Dydeh)lzen  Claes 
Dt^la  ^rontagne  Joliaiui'     ) 
Dela  .Miiiitairne  William   > 
2.     Kbdi.nck  Jeroninnis 
Evertzen  Dirck 
Kyck  ten  Coenrant 
Elsland  van,  Clae.s,  d'  oudo 
Etsal  Sauniel 
Kbeil  Peter 
.      i'ORiiii.sr  de  Isaao 
Fnlwevez  Gerrit. 
Filipzen  Frederick 


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oi' A]ban\ 


Fries  Jan 
Fell  Simon 
Fedder  Harnian 
G.    Gabry  Timotheus 
Goderus  Joost 
Guindan  Estienne 
Gerritzen  Jan  van  Buytenhuysen 
Gysbertzen  Frederick' van  den  Bergh 
Goukes  Reinier 
Grevenraat  Isaac 
Gerritson 
H.     HuvBERTZEx  Mol  Lambert 
Hardenbroeck  Abell 
Hendrickzen  Jan  van  Bommel 
Hermzen  Pieter 
Haart  de  Balthazar 
Huges  Jacob 
Honneur,  de  Guillaume 
Hoist  Barent 

Hendrickzen  Lambert  van  Campen 
Hendrickzen  varetanger  Jacob 
Plendrickzen  Uendrick  van  Iriand 
Hermel  Abraham 
Hagener  Jercmias  Jan.ssen 
Hardcrbroeck  Johannes 
Hall  'J'honia?; 

Hendrickzen  Gerrit  van  Amsterdam 
Hendrickzen  Hubert  van  Ceuleu 
Hendrickzen  ]''rederic 
Hooglieland  Christoffle 
Heinse  Jacob 
^      JooKiMZE.v  Andries 
Janzen  Pieler 
Jelezeii  Kock  Jan 
Janzen  Jan  van  Brestec 
Janzen  Cors 

Janzei.  Jan  van  Lancedii;k 
Lsaackzen  Arcnt 
Israel  Jacob 

Janzen  Galma  Sibrant 

Janzen  Abraham 

Janzen  (.'iaes 

Jacobs  ('rains 

Janzen  Sick 

Janzen  ("onielis  van  Hoorn 


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■■*.■* 


Janzcn  Heiirlrick  vnn  dvr  Vin 
Joofiteii  Jan 

Janzen  Claes  van  Langendick 
Janzen  Jiirien 

Janzon  Iloeloff  van  Meppelen 
Janzen  Koos  Gerrit 
Jacobzen  Kool  Barrent 
Isaaekzen  Denj-s 
Jacobzen  Still  Conielys 
Janzen  Pieter  van  do  Langestraet 
Janzen  Frans  van  Hoogliten 
Janzen  Romein  Simon 
Janzen  Backer,  Hendrick 
Janzell  StoU  Pieter 
Jurianzen  Lantsman  Arent 
Joosten  Jacob 
K.     Kipp  Hendrick  d'oiide 
Knoesvelt  Bay 
Keuninck  Albert    ' 
Keeren  Jacob 
Kipp  Isaac 
Kierstcde  Hans 
Kipp  Jacob 
L.     Lee.xdertze.v  Paulu.s  van  der  Grist 
Loockemians  Govert 
La  Plaine,  de  Nicolas 
Levi  Asser 
Laurens  Thomas 
Lawrenzcn  Arien 
Lnnrpiis  Jan 
Luyck  Egidius 
Leisler  Jacob 
Leunizen  Jacob 
M.     Meg  vpoLExsis  SamiU'l  d. 
Megapolcnsis  Johannes  d. 
-Moesniiuis  Arent  Janssen 
Mens  Jacob 
Merrit  William 
Meyer  Thomas 
Afoesman  Jacob  Janssen 
Meindcrlzen  Jan 
Mens  Johannes 
Molengraaff'Thomas 
Maaii  Barthokiiis 
Meet  Pieter 


AFigkielzen  Stoflell 
Mindcrtse  Plgbert 
Jfeindertzen  Jan 
N.     Nevius  Johannes 

iVys  Pieter 
O.     OxcKBAucK  Adam 

Obe  Hendrick 
P.     Peisteh  de  Johannes 

Pieters  Reintse  van  Bolsart 
Pos  Lodowick 
Pieterzen  Natlianael 
Pieterzen  Albert  Trompetter 
Pieter  Abraham 
Pauluzen  Claes 
Provost  Johannes  of  Alba..y 
Pluvier  Cornelius 
Peterson  Philip  van  Schuiller 
Peterson  Jacob 
R.     Rei.\oitze\  Reinont 
Roelofzen  Jan 
Reddell 

Roelolzen  Boele 
Rees  Andries 
Reinier  Pieter 
Rcycken  Reinier 
Richard  Paulus 
Renzlaer  Jeremias 
Rcnzlacr  Richard 
S.      Stivvesant  Pieter  G. 
Steenwick  Cornelius  R. 
Stcvcnzen  Oloflc  van  C^irtlaud 
Sanderzen  Thomas 
Scliaaf'baiick  Pieter 
Stoutcnburg  I'ieter 
Simkam  Pielcr 
Schivelbergh  Johannes 
Sticken  Dirck 
Spygeliiar  Jan 
Scriiyvcr  Jan 
Staets  Abraham 
Slicti'iihorsl  Gerrit 
T.     To.\.\i:.\i,\\  /'iefer 
'J'eunizcii  Jau 
Tades  .MighicI 
'J'homazcn  Uuick  'JViinis 


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Tyler  William 
Tyler  Andries 
V.     Van  Ruvvex  Cornelius 
Van  Brugh  Johannes 
Verplank  Al)rnhain 
Videt  Jan 
Van  Eriigh  Carel 
Van  Cieider  Jan 
Van  Tricht  Gerrit 
Vincent  Adrian 
Van  Dyck  Hendriek 
Vermoon  Jacob 
Van  Elsland  Claes  de  Jonge 
Vis  Jacob 
Verveel  Daniel 
Van  Laar  Arien 
Ving  Jan 

Van  der  Cleffe,  Dirck 
Van  de  Water,  Hendriek 
Van  Couwenhoven  Johannes 


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Van  Haerleni  Jan 

Van  Brussuni  Egbert 
Van  der  Scliiiyren  Willem 
Van  Bommel  Hendriek 
Van  Laar  Stodell 
W.    Wes.skli,  Warnar 
Winster  I'ieter 
W^outerzen  Jan 
W'esselzen  David 
W^ittliart  Johannes 
W'illenizen  Ratger 
Waldron  Resolveert 
W'essels  Herman 
W'onterzen  Willem 
Wouterzen  Egbert 
W^ansliaer  Jnii  Ynn  S'  Aubin 
V.     Yaxze\  .Arartin 

Yanzen  Clopper  Cornells 
Yanzen  Gerrit  Stavast. 


AmU.,,rfor    Van  Go.jh  to  thr  Sen-efary  of  tie  Stat..  General 

I?lalcrnp<.rOffl,.e;    II„l|;,iiJ.    ICM.] 

Afv  Lo"* 

Ji;;,'iri^:;:;t.r;i:?'r„;:;:t'  "t-  -*  "-•>■.. .,.„ , 

&'  wrong  interprelaeons  u-"  His  Ma'r  hn.r  n-, ,r  .1  "'"■''  "•^•""^•^'■"'•"'•os 

^'•— i"".<  i"  writing , ;  l^H     ;  '""rr  ;t.""""*'  ""  ""•  ™"^ '""'  "■•^'""™^^ 

and  .ha,  h.  had  alreadv  i       '•!  ."r  >r  '           ,     '    '""  "  ''''"  ''>  '""  •'"•'"'•"•'  ^''^-''P"". 

tl.e  su  reasons  ^  .r.        .U  •"  "  i! r"  "  """  ^'''"^^"^  '•'  ""■'"  ""'  '"'*  ""'t  by  re'on 

be  go.t  readv  and  peHeJ    d-  ■  t  Z  Z^:'f:1r'""'V'''  "'  ""^"•""  '•""'''  ""^  '"^•"••■'« 

then  they  should  b    sent     e  '  '""  ""'•^'  """'''  ''^'  --^ -^^  -"^  -''''-"'y  ^^-  .bat 


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M^btu  cTbT'r''"  '"  ',  T"  v'T'  *°  ''''  '''''  ^'"^  '  '-^  P-»^«  — "ded  by  their  H 

should  ,;,.  r    h u       with  u    S  '  t;  ""^''^r'"  ""''  r-'-^-  ^  J-^-  to  be  done  therein,  as 

..lI'<:T[.nni  ,    vMtii  whicli  provi.sionall  answere  their  IL  3P  ouffht   nl^o  m  i,n„„  *  . 
pn™,„,,.  ,  .„i  ,;,,«„„, ., ,.  ,„  .„„„  „„,  ,„„  „,,„„, ^^_  ,,_,^  ^__^^,^,     »  g^        » ,  °    -.„^» 

And  His  Mai'  added   hi  word  ,  '  ?"■' '°''  '°^"  '"■  ^'"^  ^^  ^^^^''^^''''l  "^her  reasons. 

re  el^  ^:    ;:^^  tftr'T'T^^r"  "f '  '''"""""'■ ''^  «^//'e/V../.....„<^„.  aui„,'^: 

His  Ma^v\,"    ;  ;::^r fit-,   t .   T  r  T''''^  ■""""  """'-''"^^  ^^  *'"'  J"«'ili..atoir  afbres''  &«. 
otherwise  tJ'en     ft       ./  °  I  'f" '  "'"'  '"^  "'"'^'  "°^  understand  the  s"  words  to  be  any 

tl.at  the  ground  vSst,,^.'Vi:;r  T"?  V'"T"T  "'"  ^"■"'"■'■'^-  ''^""""'^  ^«  ^''*'  ^^S''^"'  '-^ 
"'terwari.  tal^H^  '     , !  V,,  I"'  l"' v '^^  '"'"^  "'"'"  ^'" '^^"""'  '""'  ^hat  the  san.e  was 

Bonu.thin,,no    ;    Z,      t  e'lf     H  *  ';, '"^"^f '"^^  ^^'^^  India  Con,p»  and  by  ,h..n.  only 
yeares,  &  tha    the  Fn'^   wi         '.t  ''?' '""'  ""*  '""'  '"'^"'^^'""  tl^'-oHnuch  above  lour 

^^  to  w^^-  His   M  S '^    .:    "'    '■'';r^"' '""'  "'"^  "'-  ^t  is  directly  contrary  to  ,he  treaty  n,ade 
Mai'>  declared    n      ,  V,  '       "''"""  ''-^''""  too  long  to  set  down  lure.     And  .o  His 

-oii; ;  ; ;'  .  :.;;™'-'t.::;"'-'':''  ^-r^"'^  •"'  >•«  ^'  --  '^-  <---  .masons)  t... ": 

-V-v  .Xetherland    1      si     X  „       ,;''"      ^     f  :""""'"'"  ''"  ^^'"»"— '-  "^  <'"'  >>".siness  of 

occupied  bv  ,^;   .i         t  X  n  "V   r  '"'''^'  ""'  "  '"""  "'^^"  ''•""' ^'"'  '-^i-'-K  hin 

ti.emselves  tl  ere    Sh  i.t  tl         '"  r'"''""''^  "^"'"■'  --•-  ""'v  ="''-'1-1  "•  .•'.-  live  an.i  settle 
Aetherland'      Wst^    n   "  Con  ^^       "  T  "'^'  """"■"^-  "'■  '"'"^^  ^'^^"  "^  ^^-te.!  to  the 

quiet  poss..s::^  ^,':    ,'^  .^:'r:""'^^  """""  ''^'^"-^  "--  <-•  '>'  y--  <"^<^ther  had  had 
-  t....t  tl.M.hne  If,s  3I;,j'>  would  please  to  exan.ine  this  n.alter  rightly  and  justly, 


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&  accordingly  make  due  redresse  Ibr  the  same ;  as  their  H    At.  n        a- 

renowned  justice  _cc..d_  expect  noe  iesse.     ..  :^'TZ:^  1:^:^!  'l  'I'^T^  ^' 


cause  an  ansrnre  of  all  u>  Ic  ,un,l,:  i.  .rrin.,  ..v-  .,„/,,  sJlaZ;^':^,     wT  "^  ^  ^'"'^ 

occasion  to  say  (seeing  that  His  Maj'.  was  desirous  with  this    ol^U     ^^^'''''''P""  ^  ^°°'^«  «» 
that  these  acuons  wouhl  turne  to  n  oo  other  en.ll!,  !        ""  ^™'"  ''"'  discourse) 

Nations.  &  that  it  was  to  be  feared  Itla'nisctii^^w„:;f  ""'''".,     '""  ""'""^  ^*^'~  "^^'^ 
to   fall  into  the  reasons  formerly  hyu^Zr'r"^^^^^  His  Maj'Mvas  pleased 

equippages  under  <  )lHlan,  a3  L  l^d"    3tr  3"'.      '  "'^  i^"^""^^  (""^™"'^  ^'- 

by  the  Netherlanders  (saying  "  Holland    s"tn,t  Iv  1     l^-  ""f  '"'  ^•■''  '''''^""  '^^  ^"'"'  ^^^ 

desired  a  warre  ;  yet  Lvertheles  tl!  1 1    o  dt  o        i  H  X    '°^T' "''''''"  T''''' ''  >'^^ 

tlioir  rights :  saying  moreover  tliat  he  could  no  tilt  .                ""    '""""""'  '"^  ^"'^J'^^^^  »' 

wholely  to  the  answere  promised  1 1  e  1  "  f1  ^  h  ^Va  "^^  ^°  T^'^-^^"  '^'"^^^'^« 

him.  that  he  would  be  ready  at  all  tin.es  to  tike  ■  u  t  ""^'  *'""^  '°  '^'''''  ^""'"''-  °*' 

After  w^-  w'"  my  due  conuilin,..,    T  "^  '''"^'  ^'"t""'^  '''^'>-  ^'''-^l'  ''^«'  to  oiler. 

his  hands,  and  pra^^.^  L^^ "f"'^  ^  r"  '"  ''  '"^^'«^=""'^  ^°  '^^  ^^^'^-^  *« 

Maj..v.  '^    ''    ^  ''  ""^^'^^  "^^  •'>'  '"'»  >-'«''%  apprehended.  1  tooke  my  leave  of  His 

I  was  once  thinking  to  have  then  and  there  delivered  the  ."  Tncfr    .  • 
regard  that  the  French  translation  w-.s  nnf  v,  7         ,,      7^  "    J''«tificatoir,  as  it  was,  but  in 
&  for  that  [  am  pronused      rsTe  Then  e      "H  T    r  '"'  '''"  '""'^'^  ^^"  ""'^  ^^'^ ''  ^''^  ^' '--, 
provisionall  promise  ;  assuri  gX  /h       /u nt    'ihau'  V;""'""  ''''  "  "^"'^'  "^  °^  '^^  ^' 
execu.  their  J.rther  commanl  both  ^^,^1^  'itli;"  ^Ir^e^"""^  ''  "'^  ^"'~^  ^° 

al  "bJ^ar::^r,rii::;;li^S^^^^^^  ;:;-;:  -  «t-  ".  ^..e  ordinary  Post,  but 
soone  as  I  shall  have  receaved  ,he  s^me  "      ^^"  '^^"J""  ""^^^^■^'•^'  *"  ^^"'"'g'  «" 

ly^w^dtris:;^:;^;:,:^:::': " 'r  "•'';•  :'^- '-'  ""•  "^^-^^  ""'^-  ^^^-  «"^- 

wind  shall  serve,  in  prosec  Z       11^   ,  7   "  '■/"'•'  '"'°'"''' '"  ''''  '^y^'  '^'""-^  -  the 

an.ongstthepeoplea;,o,::^      :',;:?: j""^^^'^''f-"         ^'^^  ^"-  -  --  ''i-ntent 
they  are  not  well  pleased  with        t^i'ZTuT  ""''  "  """'^  "'""  """^  ^'^'^^  «'«« 

altere,l  some  of  the  provisio  d     ,  n    l'  T        y^'"'"  "'     ''''  ^'""'"^ ^°'  ^»'">' '  '"'t  lining 

order  againe.)     iJn^nZ^^r^^^'Z^'^^^^  "^"'"'■^■'  '^"  ^^  ^'■''"^^^'  '"  ^^^ 
H.  M'.  Ire,  wherein  according  to  or.  1     •    if     '  f  ""'  """'  '"^'^"""^  "•^•«'^^^^°  ^'^'^ 

and  all  that  depends  .hereon'    Herewith  ^^  "'  ™"^''"'''"  "^  ^''^^  ^"'^1'"'^^  '---' 

Chelsey  theT'i.  ,)f  Xovcmb'-  KIOl.  -^1.  V.\x  (;,,gi,. 

oi;t,J!::r;::'i:;::/;;;::\':;:;''''-;''ip»'7'o-^  ,„  .„,, .  ,„„„„ ,  „„.,„ , 


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Avtb(mmhr   Van  Goyh  to  Skrcfan/  of  the  Stat. 


'es  General. 


My  Lo" 


[Sialic  l',i|„.r()nia';    llolhui.l.    l(',(i.l.J 


,1.0  .»ti»g  ia  »ucl  making  ,l,..,„„l,™  ma^u-ra  of^Now  .V.,la, ,  I        ^^^t"  '  !,^'f '"'' ^ 
<»r  ,„,•  ...fonnacon.     Tl„.,v  „■...,  „l,„  u„„tl,„  .l„|,lica(c  of  ,l,a  1       &;»,»,  ,vi,  °,  ' 

u-,.  ....    •  .    ,  '  iiKstiuit,    Iiavmg  desired  Audience  witii  His  A]ii'>  ^wch 

v\.i.s  iippointed  yesterdHy  i„  the  eveniim  al.out  1  of  ti.e  rl,,,.!  ,.  w  r  i        ■  ■'    ^ 

the  amicable  &  reasouabk.  oilers  made  on  the  part  of  tl    i    H   A  7^^^^  ^ 

bejond  al  expectation  did  see.ne  to  ren-ayne  1,    his  forn.er  opinion';    i         I    ^^^    ^i^'^ 
ii.,1,,  a,„l  ,  .1  ,!■;•)•  '1«  .ia,t«  c„„„ary,  a.  I,y  „ivm.  „„\.-„  „• v  „,,„,„„„„  ,„  j,,..  ;,„ '" 

.;,«.„, ... „,   . , .,„r .:.„:;;::;;:;t-::,;;i;:  3  ;:;••:; Jr^: 


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lai<l  before  His  Mnj.  the  sa        I    h  oft  V     ■'"'-  "'"'""  '^'''^'"^  "'  '"^'  '""'"'^  ""^^  ^''^ving 

consequences  the,-  „1'  ^'^  o  l  w  |  H  ^^  :  7"  '^■"^•"""^-•« -^"  ^  to  be  ieared  and  the  bad 
fUrtber  breaches  betweene  bl^b':;!;  H^M^lriS:  "  ^  "^^^■^""''  "  ^^^"'^'  "" 
he  was  not  the  occasion  thereof;  as  not  inn.in^  ,1^1  ™U^  "^ ''^^7 ,"''''"' ''"^ 
perceive  that  all  fonner  reasons  of  disconU-nt  vvm-  rene.  ed  .  forasnuuh  as  I 

the  ar,unu.nts  I  alleadged  then.„ainst,  Cr^L^^^  t  ,:  7  S  .I"  ''"'"  ^  ^""^  "" 
Maj'>  of  t heir  11.   M'    soeeiill    <i-   ;■,.;,      •     i-     .•        „  '''"^''  ^  "'d  once  more  assure  His 

»-." '■'''^:'":^^z::'::z^i.^:;:!::^::rit'''''' "■''-' 

any  interruption,  betweene  both  i\-,tion.  bi„  n, .  """'  ''''"■•  ""^  ^^''thout 

both  sides  ^.ve  abundan.lv  litl'-t  b  .  ^^ '  5^:  ;,:;\:,  7'''f  "f  ^'T  ^""^  '™'^«  °» 
praise  of  the  English  Nation)  and  tlr,t  therefi  n     ..  1   •  '    '"''  *"  "'"  "'"'^^  '''s'^'^t 

ought  to  used,  u5.erebv  the  li    t     !,  ttw  "'"  "'""^'  ""'"  """'"'  ""  ''"««"^'^'  «'-"«-'« 

breaches  prevented  ;   w^^Z^   "^i^i^ I^"    ""'  "f  "^  ""^''t  be  ren.oved  and  all  ti.rther 

parte  that  so  their  I  .  M,  a  ^^  b  HH;"  '  li  1 T  T,  "T"-'^'"'  '"  ''"''"'''''  ■^"  «»  >"•« 
the  same.     To  w-  His  Mai"  as ^^^i^^^^^  '"  '^"l'''  '^''''  «""^  "-hnations  towards 

Knew  not  what  .  sa,  more  LriZZ^r^—    '™  t  ^Zt^'  ^"f /-^ 

Whereupon  I  perc  iving  tl  at  Z  mI  ,        '        „  "  '™'f'  ^''  ''''''''''  '''^^y  '^  ^^^-^^  tl'em. 

Ihere  were  many  other  discourses  repeated  there  w-^i-  «H1I  f,...,] .  i  .    *. 
wrote  formerly  w^-  thereh.re  I  shall  iitt^tu  I.  t.^  H'   T^l  lif  "'  '  'T 

ren.ayne  .i.ssatis.yed  in  so  nuu-h  that  I  could  not  perceave  tha    Hi  \l  i /'!T  T^'V" 

any  content  in  all  what  was  s'li.l    l.„f  i„  „ ..       u      ,-  ,  J    "'^'^  pleased  to  take 

•ne  in  writing.     HerewiMl  & '"''  '      ""  "'""'  ^"  '"  ^'"  '''"-■-•^'  -'^  '«  ^o  be  given 

Chelsey  the  14"'  of  }  ^f-  ^'A.v  Gogh. 

Novemb'  A"  1G(J4    i 

their  ships  of  warre  ru1v^:it,      r^'S:";" V'"'i  ''^  '"  Z"""  '''"  ^°  ^^^  "-"  ^«  -- 
Streights  with  fish,  are  only  to  be  e   '  p    d  ^"'^"  ""'  '""  "^"  •''^*''  ^°'""^  ^^  ^he 


Vol.  hi. 


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Mr.    miliam  Jones  to  Colond  NicolU. 

[New  Knylimd  P«iier»,  I.  2U.  1 

Right  HonW' 

Att  a  gen"  meeting  of  Deputies  from  y  severall  Plantaeons  of  thi^  Colony  it  wis  -im  -p^  v  n 
letter  should  be  p^pared  and  s.nt  to  informe  Yo'  Hono'  of  y'  great  wrong"  J  iniury  t hfs  Co/ 
haye  sutTered  fron,  r  Dutch  at  DeL.vare  Bay,  about  U  yearns     g^'eh;  S   CuZ 

w'    wn,       •  .  °^      '■'''''  '^'f^'"^'"-''^  "  »«"•  ^mempt  was  made  and  a  ve.sell  sent 

^.e  we  purchased^e  ,„,  .t.^ ,,,  iJrt::;y;:;;:;;;:;;ir;:'.: :?  z;;!';^^ 

20  Dec  16G4  ^  "'  "°"°"  ''""'^'^  '^''•■^■' 

( Indorsed  by  Col.  Nicolls  )  ^^''  *^"•"^'^^• 

"  W™  Joancs 
"  from  .\ew  Haven." 


^  "  »  ■■ » 


^^«ra««fcv  c/'  ^.V^...,,  laf.  Governor  at  tie  Delmcare,  to  Governor  Kieolh. 


Hight  Hon'"'  Sir 


[TU.\N-M.ATI-n    FIKiM    Till;    IMTc'lI. 
[NVw-Yurk  I'i,|,..r«,  I.  M.v] 


Sir 


.i.».°v:„:";;;::  ■:  ;r;"„,::::' '° "- -"•'■ '- ■  *  > — ^^  ^ 

y- ' :;lL;M,:';';::,'::r ;; :; '^;:,:;;;;:,::':,';:;:;::r;rT"7- 

""■'^""  '■' ' " ' '■'  '--">  '"p-n,,,,  r,., o-™:ili  ™. .  ;,tv::;;;;:;t::; 


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Hon"  hand  to  liis  Highness  the  Duke  of  York  in  mvl,.,-  ti,n»  t 

"J  our  obedient  Servant 
Sint  .Merry's  at  Capt  Thomas  Alexander  d'  Hixoi-ossa 

Houwel's  house 
(  Superscribed  )     Hooch  Edie  gebooren  hear 
Myn  Heer  Kichart  Nickles 
Gouverneur  van  Nieu  Jork 
en  i\.  Engelant  present 
dt'livar. 


Sir. 


Cohml  George  CaHwrujht  to  the  .Seeretavy  of  State. 

[Slatf  l>,i,„.r  om,'<.,  Trn.lc  l'ni„.r,.    XVI.  40.  ] 


but  to  obs..n.e  His  Maiesties  connnand.  in.Uu^;,;^, ■?:,:'":  ''"f  ""''  ""''""^  '^  ^^e 
I.ow,.r  to  doe  anvthin^  ;  (or  together  he  and  J       L  ''  '  ''"'  "*'  ''"^■^'  »°t  bad 

«i..«i.S  n.ay  act  uhh  Colonel  i^co  ::,';:  :;^^""  V''^'  "'T  "'°"^"  "^^"  ''''-• 
government,  and  SMfobert(;a,reca:,ot  I  'p™         ,    ..^V-l  '""  '^'^'^-^ '^>« 

sbould  no,  be  .pared  .-on.  their  govennnen.l  tiu^e  si';  vJi  :;:;,;:•  "^  '"''  ''  '"^'^^ 
be  .n  a  great  straight.  We  shall  s,.,,,,  have  spent  th-.t  lit  I  t^  .  u  '  ""^-  ™"""')  ^^'^^  ■^l'"ll 
"nd  as  to  n.y  own  particular  I  have  nei,  .  '  V  ^^ 'if '''^ '''^'■^•'^^''^'' """-^ -• 

Knglan.l  to  repav  il  with.     If  ,l,,  ],,„,!■  wil  ''  """"'''   ""''"»  '''*'»'*'  »' 

taken  iron,  the.n.   iMs  nna.l    „     .    :  '     T  ^       'f;'''  '■""'""  "'- P'"- --^  we  have 

-"'-.     The  probabih.v  ,ha,  n       1      .     '  ,   r  "'"  """"''"  "   "'  '""  '"^1'""^'  H,eu  this 

Heem  reasonable  u-  1  (..r.     O     1^^^!^''  '""  ""•"'■"'""•■"  ■^"•""^" "ab  to  n,aV  that 

Vw  York,  and  Delaware  aho      n        ^  ■'■■'  ""b'Mur.sdiction  which  is  .3,.,.  nnh^T^tron, 

'«'  •••• »'  '■•"■"  'b-ir  .•ba;;;. ;:!;;:.:  ;;;i';;;;r"^-  '-"^•^"^  '"^•'  --^  *«  •-  ^^-^ « «'i«tance  .or  ,n.; 

^^^;;.;.    i.   is  .ny  duu    ...  ac,uain,  you  wi.h  thi.  and  to  ac,uicsse  in  wl,a,  shall  he  re.urnecN. 

Your  most  Innnble  Servant 
KiouiCipi  Til, anas   Dreedon's  <ii;"U(iK  C'ahtwriuht. 

Iious    ill     I'xisuiii    in    Now 
Kngland.  January  lii.  Itidj 


To 


These 
If  Ifight  Honorable  Sir   Henry 


"'•"""'    ''^'    IViucipall    Se.MVtarv    ol 
-ta).'.     Ai  \Vliii,.lmri 


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hi 


Sir. 


Coh»el  George  CartwrujU  to  Colonel  Kicolh. 

[  New  Knglaiiil,  I.  21C.  ] 


by  M^  U-inder  a  d  S„t^  ''^.^.S*  ^ '^  "  "^"^^  I^-<;o"  had  sent  you  son.e  letters  lught 
-fused  to  send.     Of  „ ,        ^  f     '  T        '^  ""'"•  '^''"'""^ "'''  '''^'  '^^■''J-  ^■-" 

hence  Dec  13-^     The  Pi  ott    whoten    wi,  .      .     l?  ""'  ■"''  ''''''''  '''°"«''  ''«  -->t  <-••' 

then,  have  received"  ^et^r.rc,"  7  T      "'"'""  "'""  ""'"  °''  ""^"'  l'^'^''  =  ^  "'■ 

I-ving  lately  lost  his  vessell  I.y  storn^  I     a  V       .:      no'  '       "  """'  ^ '"  '"^  ''"''  "'"^^«''>-' 
I  hear  thai  Major  (!enM.evenih.thri.ei<-         '   "'  "I"'"   "'"  ••"•'•"'""   "ILein,.  ,,ilo,f. 

.t3..0  ..ha,^e  air^ulv,  L  n";  "^         ,    '  J  T   P,':^  T       '"  '"'"""  """  ""  ''^'^•'  I""  ""-  "' 

"-;"- ••-'•'Hi-h:::;^r :; ,  r;  -i  r:^;;- ;;^     -:'  ^^'""'' "  > ■ 

such  ;  w"  .M'  .Maverick  heard  of-nnon  ■ -f  1,1     '.",'«''  '""  ">  "'  fheir  cons,.enc...s,  and  nuniv 
jurisdiction.     Thev  have  ad    i  li  Wh  h"     '  "';""-' '''"'"  "'""■"  '"'  '""■'  '-"  "'  this 

Church,  .hat  hy  it^hey  r^^^^^^z^  z  z^:;:  ^'^r  '"V'T""";-^  "'■  ^'- 

get  petitions  made  to  themselves  for  ncvni-ih.in..  ,1,  '    '  '  •""''•'•'''""'  '1-aiing.o 

and  their  private  solliei.in.  lor  v.      e      i    ;        ^        r;77''""'  !"  "  '^  .'"  ""■-■••  -"""i^i-l. 
of  their  loyahv.     lin,  ,ill   ^  .„.  or  '^^  1^  C     ('..     .  '  '''"  '""  •'"'^^  •''"'•^  '"  '"■  .''•"'""•^ 

Cai..  Hudson  and  o.hcrs     er  h!^  m    ,h    ^ m'T'r'       '"  ''""  '"'  """""«  ''""'■•     '^''^  ''- 

Island;  w- we  have  done  ;  and  1  v  "  "  '"  "'""  '"  "'"  ^''-mor  ofHoad 

by  Conectico,e  n.ay  .ind  a   .1?     T    ■      :X:r""''"'  '"V"'"  ':'"'"""""'"  ''""'  """"•'•  - 

nnd  have  sc.  np  a  s.     '['hose  I.elonL  ,:  ,o  P  T',""  '"  """  ^^'^^'^^'^^'-^^  -un.rv. 

belore.  and  one  o.'  these  n.en  t   1  "^     '  'r'     r'""     'T  '""'"  '  ''""""'  "^  ""•^-  '"''  -- 

thought  it  .vonid  cost  nn,ch  hiood  i^o;;:';;.:  :;„::;;!.. :i^:r;""" '  ■""  ^'""'^' -^^ 

much  bnsinesse.  as  ,o  he  here  in      ,     '  •  "''■  year  xvdl  pern  IH.  when,  we  shall  have 

•"-  "e  n.ay.  wi,h  the ,  m:,.,:  ':,:;;,  7"^  "■■•  '^--"  -^^^ 'y.  and  alter 

"'-•  '^"'•">-     M'  Maverick  and  nnselle  an'    .  r'^""'"  'T  "l  "'■■""■"""'■  "'"  '"""^  '"• 

'^.';/^:;:;h'";:;;;:M;:;;:-;;;;;:i-.!:'r^^^^^   -";<--> Ma... ..., 

well  he  expeccl  sooner  ,hen  Mav  •  .,    H  ,|  ,  T"  '"'  ""  '^'""'^  """   '''■"■"•  "'"V  <' ". 

y"    ITU.Ien..e   s ,d    provide   ,Mh      wo       •,?';"    '   ''", '  ^'"■''  '''■^""•-  '  -Hly  Leleeve. 


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^  our  afl't'ctionate  servant 
Cap'  Bieedoiis     (  Ceoiige  Cahtwright 

Janu  :  SS""  IGC-t    j 

Coll  Nicolis. 


King  Charle,  Ii:,  Order  to  seke  all  Dutoh  .hip.. 


I  N.M  Ilriglnri.l,    I.  tii. 


ClIAHI.E.S    If. 

Tnisly  iiiid  welilielovt'd,  \\ 


«•<•  gri'ct  you  well.     Although  Wi 


.vour  .■o„,n.,u„l  ,„•  ,■,■„•,.,  as  to  put  thnn  h>to  ■        •""  /'''^'    '  '''"  ""••  '■"•Hull  of  thos..  un,!.,- 

lu'lgh,  as  l..av..  rs  (ali..  ioi-  u.u.v  .1..:  e  ^  r^'TT''  '"'•"^  '"  -^•"  " 

(Jenerall  for  salisfaHlon)  without  1  on..  ofoth.T  r...i   ■       1  ,     "    '   '"  '"""  ^''"  ■"'•^"- 

l.y  tla.  law  of  .ruu.s;  whid.  .h.     I    v  .  /         T       "■"'"■"■''""""  """  '''''''  ^"■^"  ^-'  "-l'"'''- 

l.arts,  and  (as  Wre  hav,.  .-aus,.  to  susp.n^  in  hi    .•  .  '  '"""  "'"''■''"'   '"  "'"•'^'' 

wi.h  and  .Laul,  our  Islan,^    n      P  .   ^  v  H;  "V"?''"  i"' ^"^  ^"'•'■-^  '"■•'  -  "'-. 

-•'"■"'-  -" '--'"-  -'-..^.T ;:;:: :;:.';: Jhrn:::;;:;:::';;:v''^;''^^^  -" 

now  i.r..,.anng  in  llollan.l  to  I,,,,  snit  towards  ours"  I'ln.f,,.        V       •'  "'   ^^ '"'•■''  •'"'' 

""•>•  -•  "-•'•  =  ^v v..  hav..  though,  ,i,.  o    ::  V  X' : ;:  ;;;7" ":'  •'': ""  '"•■  --•" 

7";"-i<>-  •.)•  .•^.'.;.... .;-.  to  1.... ,.::,;:  •::,;:: ::;.  pi:.:  t.:  '  :i;""  •""-"-  '^'^  •"•■"• 

'*'"'"  •">•'  '"-<  "^l.. •-.,;  au.l   h..,.aus..  souu.  .kill,   |  .  '"luT  nu.ans  whi..h  you 

■H-v.'.sity  ol  „a.,vhan,  shij.ps  to  I,....  h.,.„,  ,  ''"'";  '"■'■"  '"'^■"  '••T-vs..nt..d  to  us  ,h.. 
-'—  <or.s  aud  sn,all  si  n.ay  .s  ,  ,  : ^f  '""^  '■'"•'•''"'  "'  "'"  ^'"•"••"  '-"' 
shall  .■on...  th..n,...  h... joyn.       o  .  t     l    "  "i /'"  """"  "'"'  ""  ^"■■''  ^ -^''i..h 

.vou  to  I St  li.r  Ih,.  sali.lv  ..four  lsl„„i.    ,  •     "'"■"'""'''■"■"'•"•■^  ^^rM  a,.,...Mr  to 

"Hi-r  n,a.t..rs  r..la.in.  to  t.    u    s       •  ""T"; -"•"--I-"'-     Im-h..,'  that  iu 

A.huirall  .V.  v..u  oW  ,.  ;    '"""  """'  ''•"""  '"•""""•  "'"  ""I •  V.uk..  our  Ui-h 

shipiH  goo.ls  nn.l  sul.i,...,s  of  t      S      -     J:       ^"77  /'■"•■I" "'  —II  If-,..-all  against  ,h.. 

'  1" •••  i^ y I..  !.:,::■ ::,;;: :;:;;  ;::i';:;;;::;':;:. -r^;- ••"■  -  ^ -. ..-  ..n 

•  '       '  ■ '••'  """"-  '"•a.ns.-iiiR  to  (ii,.  s"  Stat.-s  or 


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p^ 

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:'m' 

11' 

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letters  that  vou  cHnnnunm';      o    ,,  Z-  P  n,"      ''  "'"'  ''""'■" "'  ^^''^''''"^-     ^^'"'  ^'"^^  -"• 

copies  to  the  n.sn.ove(.n^H        7"^";  ^ ''"'^^'— '"^  -'i-'-'^  <o  you.  by  sending 

o.'  pleasure  b  ^ \^       1"  "  "     ^^  '    r  "'"'"  ""';  1'""  ''""  ^^■'•'"""  ^"  ^'^  ^^  *"•- ' 

aansers  whid.  thre      n  ',  ^PP''''™""  Po««'ble,  they  arme  themselves  against  the 

the^  :;»;    ^  c^       r    I\:;     ;^  f'"  -^"  ;•■>  --'>-,  an.l  pn^eed  adding  to 

-"1  a„  onr  loving  s^i:!!  ii:  ll!;         ^ir^:  I^Z^;,;:^':-*  ';-'-•    A-.ring,hen> 

By  liis  .Ma'i-  Conunand 
'I'o  our   trusty  an.l    \vell!)elov-(l  ^  (•'^igned)         1I,,.vhv  I5i;x.v,,r. 

Coil.  Hicliiird  Mfolls  \'  the  rest 
oCtI  '  Conmiissioners  lor  visiting 
our  t'oiony  ol'.Xew  Knuland 


Mr.  Alhjn,  Serntari/  of  ihniuHicut,  to  (hhml  Xivolh. 

[  N'cw  Kiigluml.    I.  217.  ] 


Ifiglit  Honorable 

Wee  are  informed  that  AP  Join,  t^cott  ueconiing  t 
disturbance  ainontrst  the  peopl,.  ofSctawiielt.  liv  h 


Hartford  Fd),  I"  |(|(J4 
<•  his  wonl.'d  conr.se  is  agayne  niakeing 


laynied  (as  Seiawlveti   nu'ii  inlornied  M--  Ailyn    and 


li'iUM    Indiaiis  slaadd  be  toN'rale. 
obstrnet  til 


.,          ,  ,  ,  ,  (I"  juivate  n.se.«) 

"  """' '■"""'  •''••^'melive  to  ubolelown,s|,ips  and  nnal 


■w 
in- 
or 

III' 


<'oII.   Vii'dlls 


^"ur  lloiioiii.N   humble  Servants,    tiie 

(iovernoiiraiiil  ('oiincilj  of  the  folonv 

of  Coneeticiiti.    signed  pr.  (|„.ir  oid,"r 

pr  iiie  J(.ii.v  .Ai.i.^.N     Secret'. 


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87 


Sir 


Colonel  Georye  CartwvujTit  to 

[  Now  Knglnnil,  I,  222.  ] 


Colond  Xicolls. 


This  day  Sir  Robert  Carre  delivered  me  your  letter  for  w^  T  ti,     ■ 
uttermost  of  my  power  in  order  toad  my  Lli  J  io„  '  i    s     of  di         •'""'  "'  ^'""  ^'^  '''' 
loyalty )  endeavour  to  observe  all  His  Majesties  iS  n.c  io"      H        ■"'"".  '""  "''^  '^  ^'"^^  ""' 
of  obstruction  (of  u-c.  J  .ave  you  iuforn.lti       b C^^^^^^^^^^^  "  ^".-^*  ^^^^^^ 

tell  you  them  asaia)     Jt  is  reported  here  thit  J  I, .!  ■  ^         ^  ^    '"'^  m-scarryed,  shall 

(^eu"  Leven.tt(  I  an.  told  )  l:a  h  reeei  !'    ,•     h  "    '  "''''  '"^  ™""^''-^'  ^■^^"^"-     '^'"J"'- 

it  i«  .-eported  also  that  L  are  ,^  nd    •  'T'""  extraordinary  in  outertainin,  yi.. 

year  besides  ;  that  we  are  to  inliC  !  .  ^  7':  H^  ir""'  ""T"'  "'"'  "^"""  '^ 
baptized,  and  that  we  interrupt  their  fbru,  nf  ■  "'  •■ompelhng  children  to  be 

are  also  severall  whispering:^  t^Z^.^Z:"^  17  """"^^""^  '"'  ^"•-"--  "«- 
and  i,  is  certain  that  lhes.^,eop,;  h:.:*  ^^  t  1^:;^^  Z:\f^''  T  ^'""""-'--s. 
last.     Lpon  these   consi.lerauons  I  doe    think  it  wil  ^t"^   ^^^  Chancelor,  suk-o  August 

and  to  dispatch  the  other  :{  Cok.>d,.s  heli.re  tl  f  ';«'■'/"  ''e.unn.e  at  Conecticote, 
will    be  a  strong   inducen.ent   to  .     "t  „i    "     '"     '  r  \  '""   ^""'   ^'"'"^"^  ^'^^  '^ 

these   should    anv  wav  oppose  us    i     wo  |  -n     '  "'V'''-'^^^'"'' ^""'»""-'<"' '"  --'nd  if 

differen,.e  betwixt  M^-(;oge's  i^u..  t     n        is    d  ""  ''T'""'    '"    ^'"'    °'''---     '^''-    ^'h- 

to  himselfe,  but  those  that  are    '^  n  ;    ^  T":*'  ''V'"'  ^'"^^ '""-'"  ^'e  reserved 

to  relerre  it  to  „s.  a.ul  it  is  probab,;  "t  ^  \  :  .'tr  ^''"' T  T  ''^""'•^  """  -•''- 
in'^tructions,  a.ul  this  Colonv.  being  b  oth  t  li  ^  /  ""'"  '"'''  '^"""''■^ '"••  "'"•  ^''-'-^her 

to  a  Cotntnonwealth,  we  o  ght  I  a  .  .  '  !  '  f'""''  ""^'  P"P-"'>-.  and  inclinable 
conceive  how  it  is  possible  ibr  us  to  l  "Lo    elZ         TTT"'"    ''"'"'   ''■     '   -»-t 

seeing  none  ..n  elect   nor  be  elected  b,'     1  T      ,     '' ""'  «enerall  Assembly, 

never  a  barrel   better  herrin.     1     lik\         ,,;:'?";;     "'"'"'"■"'  ""'  '''  ""■'"  "'-- ^^ 

*"  ••"-'  i"  =•'  the  next  Court  of  Kl  c  .w^  ^  ^rr?;  ■'''''''^'" '''■^"•^'  ""  "'^'  --rv 
connnunicate  „,  them  what  the  Kin.  hath  given        n  '""",'"""  '"  ^^''-  "'^"  -"  "'■'  " 

-el  as  we  n.ay.  J  hope  .  sImII  pre^.  !  wm  ^  I  ,  T""""''  ^V''"'  '"  ''-'  -'"'  "-.  n. 
be  at  Uoad  Islan.l  hCore  the  J,  .„■  Marc  |J^    r;";?'"''  ""  """■'•'^•'^  "-   --  '""v 

J'ave  sent,  but  have  not  perused  then.  vC    ...  "  ""'"  ""  •'»'  P'^l"''-'^  ""  v<.u 

Judges  ^Solicitors  in  ,Le  njlzx  ^^  rci'  i!.:!  "rr;?"'"'  "r  "•^'  ••"" "" '-" 

eons.d.Tcd  r  that  dillie,.!, v  ...av  be  resolve.l      ir  '""  ""'"'"  '  ''''^"  >ea.l  & 

Wi".Ier  hath  ha.i  a  g-eat  tnall  gone    .  ,i„       :  I T  "     T  ^""'"^  '"  ""^•""  "-'  ^'^ 

l""^  «•■-  -• n..e  for  bin.  upo.'their  ^atl .  s      L-  "';"'y  ".''f """""  ""•"  •""'  ■"erehants 

^•"'-'<e  '.ein«  a  Chu.-ch  ...e.l.ber  car,-  ,:;::,  T'''  ''f  '""  """  ^^■'""-  — •  -'t 

ente...Is  to  goe  i.nn.ediallv  to  vou   ,  i.v  wh.  I  ""■"•     '  ""  '''>'  ^'''"'  "'^"   -^'^  ^Viilet 

Heli-ve  bin,  both  a  verv  ho..es   a  .  Z-  ,  T  "'"  r?7  "•'"  ••'""'■  -"'  '"  >—  Lands  ) 

"-"»  "  <^ou, lor.     I  will  oneiv  sav      n    t  .  1  '  "'    Z        '""  "'"••  >""  '"'"'  ''"•  -  >'avor 

by  Laving  the  walls  .-ays. iC  ^       v  ^   ';;;;';;;  ";:  ^'■•"  r  '"'-  '""'^-  -  ^  "-ers 

•■  <"■  K'ea.-r  advantage   and  .nor..  co.L  '  ^'T  i'  '""r^^"  "'•■'"  ""•  P-'-t  would 

'orm,..l:  'l"l.e  same  matciaiis  will  serve  in  ,.;       t  .'•"•;,  "-I'e.  if  ever  the   town   be 

a  wor.  under  the  Kort  Mill,  a..d  re.noves  great' st^^::;.  t^^r  3^  !::™  ,^^  T^'"-"t 


i'-v 

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■  i 

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hence.     Ag»fL  C  I  „r  ,  '  '  °  :,/       '7"°";"  """  S""  '"  ':'W'"'"1  "l'»'*  »  <l»ye» 

vv^"  r  send  you  enclosed      /  like  if    I      .1  '      ^ '  '      ''''''  '''''^■"'''^  *''''  ''^'^  ^°'-  ^'•^^^''"en, 

Your  most  afFectionate  Servant 
Cap'Breedons    )  (signed)         (jeorge  Cahtwright. 

Feb  4.  16()4.      j' 

Sir 

We  have  perused  tl.e  lynes  above;   xve  know  all  to  be  (ruth      We  e..rn,.«H     ^    • 
presence  heare  if  possible  by  the  SO'"  of  \nrill    the  du-  n^'  .  ?     ^     ''"■'  ^'"'''    ■ 

the  meane  tvnie  we  shall  doe  what  we  «„     v  t        ^  •  '       "  ^""^'  "^'^  ''  °''  ''^^"J'"     I" 

you  by  all  Conveyances  we  "mly^e  '       '  "'  ^^"■"'°"  '  ^"'^  ''''''^^  '°  '-^  '"ron. 

s-- 

Yo'  most  assured  freinds 
/  .        ,.         „  'TkI  humble  servants 


ise 
le 


&»iMe^  .l/<«v/'/c'/t  Esq.  to  Colotiel  Xicolls. 
\Ven,U'n,l,(i„,lwilliiig,^  low  i,u^,ml  l,taa„|,„,,,,|,,,|i„,  ,,,.,.      I     , . 


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89 

pleased  to  be  referred  to  the  Coll'  letters  •  nn,l  '^r  u„  j  t    .    „ 

faithfully  to  serve  His  Ma-  and  shall  ev'^'renJayne  '  ^'""  ""  "^  "^"^°^^  -'^^-°- 


Boston  Feb  4,  6-i. 
CoU.  Nicolls. 


S' 


Yo'  assured  freinde  and  Serv» 

Samuell  IMaverick 


Sir 


Colonel  George  Cartwright  to  the  Secretary  of  State. 

[  folate  Pajwr  Offloo,  Tra.le  Popcrs.    XVI.  M,  ] 


Generall  AL.blv.i.ht  be  ':  ^  e'  V  J^: ^T  ;:^^^^^^  TV"  '"'T''  ''"''''  ''''  ^ 
not  had  conveniences  yet  to  deliver  His  A    i.^l       .  .    ™'^  ^''''"'^'^^ '°  ^oe.     We  have 

we  chuse  to  visit  them  first,  and  tl  e  r    he    b  T     /'""  '''"^  ''"'"^  ^^'''^"•^'  -h-^fore 

then  fron.  these  of  Boston  \X  ^t  set n  1  "  T  ^''  '"  '"^  '""^^  ^"'"P'^-™*^^  ^^^  t'-- 
hands  of  all  sorts  to  n.aint  in  To  "n  nil  '"  """''"'■^^'  ^''^  -^^"''"'f?  "-^  Petition  about  to  begge 
to  demand  ,.-  for  every  acre  ^ ^^ZT^LZ^  IZ^^^f '''''''  ''.  7"^^'"^  ^""^^  ^  - 
that  we  ar.  to  straighten  then,  in  t  e  ex'- nSe"  ih  r  .!  r  "  ^"7  ^'"'''^''  ^''  ^'"  ^"'S'  ""^ 
some  publick  nu.timn.s  sp..e..|,es,        ich  1  u"    L  "■'?,"".  ""^  """''  PHviledges,  and  by 

«ome  ground  to  fear  that  the  nl    nev  of  ''^•'•"  P-'"'«hed,  and  such  like  ;  have  given  ^s 

we  hope  the  lovaltv  of  ^Z' vZ^iTT^    '''  ''  "'  '"  •^'"""  "*'  ^"'"^  '^"•"-     «"' 

example  to  these  and  an  1';::   ot^, ::::^,;^'7"'"Pf "-.  ^^^'^  -  -7  be  both  an 

th^shal.  have  no  hopes  lelLfmakin^'^I^hei;:.:^;^!;"^^  "'^  ''^^^^^^'  -'^- 

anai;xri;rj:::^^^^^^^^^^ 

Your  humble  Servant 

GliOKGE    CAnrWUIGHT. 


From  r,i|.i  Breedmi's  hous 
in  Jioston 


Breedon's  hous  ) 
Feb.  /'h  J(i(;4   ) 


To    the    Right   Honorable    Sir 
Henry    Bennet    Ku'   l'riu(i|)all 
Secretary  of  State,  at  Whitehall 
London. 


m 
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ill 


^'Mr..:- 


^''  NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRirxS. 

3/r.  Secretary  Morri.e\,  Am>rcr  to  the  Petition  of  Xew  England. 

I  N\'W  KTi^'liinil,  I.  'jji!.  ] 

th^Ltrth^ti"":'  't  '•"'':^' ;"'' '; '""' ""'  ""^''  "■'^"  "•-'^'-'^  «'^  ^'-  -p-ssions 

30«  know  that  he  is  not  j-leasc.,!  w.th  th.s  IVlition  and  look.s  „,,on  it  as  the  contrivance  of  a  few 
persons  who  have  had  ,00  Ion,  authonty  there,  and  who  use  all  ti,e  ar.iliees  thev  ea  t o  i  1" 
jealons,es  n.to  h.s  good  snl-jects  there,  and  apprehensions  as  if  , heir  C'har.er  was  h>  d  '" 
when  ,t  us  not  poss.hle  Ibr  His  Ma-  ,0  do  n.ore  ibr  the  secnrein,  it,  o,-  ,0  .ive  his  suhjeets  ,  .l 
nore^surance  that  .t  .hall  no,  in  any  .le.ree  he  in.nn.e.l,  tlu.  he  hath  al.eady  don  '  W 

Ir^   .   eConn.nss.onand  Ins  Connnissioners  sent  hither,  who  are  so  far  <rom  havinj  the  leasl 
.mthority  to  ndrnige  any  clause  in  the  said  Charter,  that  it  is  the  priucioMll  end  of  fht 
«o  cha^ahle  to  Ilis  Ma-^  to  .ee  .hat  the  Charter  he  tniiv  ^  pi:  -       ^^  ^"Z 

chd  expect  thanks  ...1  acknowled.u.-  tron.  tha,  his  Colony,  Jf  his  n.tlu-rly  c,  ^    „    1"    .      , 

^    e    unv  he  coul     proceed  nu.re  graciously  or  iu.leed  any  other  way  ..po./ so  n.„;  nn  2^ 
P      anted  to  Inn.,  hy  part.cuh  r  persons,  of  injustice  done  ,heu,  coutiary  to  the  Cousti    'io     !f 

tTe     oull     ,  ;  V      ^r           "^l  ^y  '''•^'™""ff  ^'-'r  '"-"'«  -"l  theirjurisdiction  further"  than 
tlu}    ought  to  do  as  they  pretend;   from  tlu-    .Natives  for  the   breach  of  faith   t    int„ll .. 
pressun^s  h^d  upon  then,  as  they  alleage.    contrary  to  all    kin.;  :  i         .^ , "      ^     ^ 

.Lshonour  o,  t  e  Knglish  Aacon  and  Christian  Fai.h,  i,  .1,  „,„,.  ,„.„  J,,.. ,,,,;'",  .^^  ',"'', 
-"■»";""l-.vlu-Kl  how  he  could  apply  proper  ren.edies  to  ,h..e  evilU  if  , he  an  1  -1 
1»- '•oMl.i  satislie  himselli.  wiu'ther  ihev  are  re; r  no    hvuiv  o,l.  .. 

-..li...  connnissiouers  thither  .0  e^un 1:,  '^i  r:  , ;  ;i:„;;:::;;r '^  I'y 

r  P'vsen,  .0  ..nnpose  all  .lifli.reuces  .h..  hes,  they  can  uu.ill  upon  a  fal  in       I  " 

•"77';'" '-  ^-  ""'•  ---  -- xpec,  the  s,Le  .rJ:!     '  ^  i  ::;;:r;:;:;';:'''''; 

and  d,„ernnna„on  n,ay  he  had;  an.l  i,  hath  .sed  (iod  so  tin.  air v  .  s  ,       ?     " 

l.n    .t  ,s  no  small  heueh,,  ,Iis  Ma.  ^  hi.  Kuglish  Colonies  in  ,l,ose  pa.s    a  .,:;:"; 

;;■;::;';'  ^•'•"■---•s  m   .hen.n,ovan  of  so  inc enien,   neiJdJur  ! '      . ,  I! 


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to  I,in,  a„,l  tl,nt  i.  nmy  not  be  in  tl..-  power  ol'  any  nmlitions  person  to  nmke  you  n.iserable  bv 

::  "irsirwrsr'  ""7-"-'''"-.i^'""-''-'^'tf,ereisa  ...,0.  i  ::;;r;!:i^: 

;  <  .nc  Hi.  M..  bath  too  nn.eh  n^ison  to  «u.spe..t  that  M^  Kn.licott,  who  hath  cb.rin.  all  the 
Mte  revoh.t.on.s  eontn.uc.,1  the  .ovennnent  there,  is  not  a  person  well  aiK.cted  to  i:  A  ■  '- 
person  and  Governn.ent,  Ills  Ma-^'  will  take  it  very  well,  ilat  the  next  election,  any  otlepe  son 
of  good  reputat.0,1  be  chosen  in  the  place,  and  that  he  may  no  longer  exercise  tl  at  .  Inr.e  tZ 
IS  all  I  have  to  signitie  unto  you  from  His  Ma'S  and  reraaine  ^  ^  " 

Vour  very  bumble  Serv' 
V;hiteball  Feb.  2j,  1664.  William  Morris 


Dedaration  of  the  Dquitit-^  of  Lni„j  l^awl. 

(  Ni'w-Y.irk,  I.  1211.] 

lOGi  in  tile   I6'i'  veare  of  l,w  Af-.to  p   •  ,        ■  oeaung  jJate  the  I-' day  o(  March 

:^iz/::;:;;;;;::;ld^ 

' "' ..  i.y , ::!:,,;;  r:;;;'',;''';;r  i-* ■"■  r"'""*"  "•  "• 

gni.r  1„  „.<  ,„ r„l,rli,„   „l"  „  .   „  i""'' i.aniniliir  r,,,,,,!,.,,,,,,,,.  „r 

"7';:: '-  r,^:- ■: ■ -  ^^^'^'  ■-: :: '- :;ir;:: :  ^-  "■  "■ '" '-'- 

I  i^t.  .»larch,  l()()0.  ]  ' 


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T^nl  CImnceMor  Clarendon,  to  Mr.  Maverieh. 
Good  M'  Maverick  ^ """  ''"'""""• ''  '''•  ^ 

.».  by  c„„„j;,  „  ;i: :!;.,'::;:  t'";;  :■':,::;:  "T..:r '  ■  "■" '  ™''"^  ""■"•- 

you  will  shortly  receive  a  sunnlv  •     tl».   ic       "/•^•""'^O-     Conceniiug  your  owne  particular, 
to  the  King's  expectacon  Id    la   tl  111        i    '^"I'^'rt  Carr's  carriage  hath  not  been  answerable 

.  is  fbr  .ost^f ,:.  s:;r a.r h!;:^ t;  ;^ ;::::  ^^;r irr "  't  ^'^^^^  ^^^  ^-- 

other  Provinces.     I  do  believe  AP  \icoll.  ...n      ^i    ,  /        ''"'"''"''  ^''''"  "'  ^"^  «<'  t^e 

-St  e.pect  all  the  n.iscl  J;?;; 'bu::'':!'^ ^  ^  ^^    f "?  '^^  ^r™^'  ^''^'^  '' 

six  vveekes  since,  which  I  hope  can.e  safe  to  hi    1,' 1,  ''      '^^  '"'"  ^'^  ^'''''  "^°"* 

have  h.s  presence,  you  shall  do  very   veul  '  T'     ""'"  ^'°"  ''""'^  ""''  ^  '^°"^^^'  ''l^^  ^o 

his  advice  in  all  things  of  in  1  ta    7    A  d  T  vT"''";    "'•'  '';""'*"'''"^  "'^''  '"'"  ^"'^  --'- 

witli  you  ;  but  if  8^  Robert  c"r;bsf,  "     ""'  '"  ""'  '*^"'"'^^  ^  '"••-«""'«  '^^  i«  «ot 

i'uucii  i^air  oe  at)sent  he  is  very  unexnunTiIu      ti,;„  i  ..      •    i-i 

to  your  hands  by  a  poore  n,an,  who  (if  all  he  says  K"  ""^^^1    ."  f    [  "'  '''''  '°  """^ 

that  Colony,  and  Imth  a  particular  reference  Z»  '^  ''•'^''  l^;'*'"  very  barbarously  used  in 

Commissioners  there,  who  I  ore     nV  1  '    ^'"^  ""'^  *'"^  ^°""^'^"  ^^  «*«  Majesties 

Justice  you  can.     I  tiJb;  Z^^C":^"  "'  '^^'"'^  "'""^'^  ^^"'  ''^  ^'""  ^^^^ 

&Councell  there  are  not  at  all,  le^ed  ^^  tl-  ^  ^      ^  received  from  Boston  that  the  Governor 
their  priveledges  are  to  bde    roved     ,  ^   ^-'"'--'O".  and  that  they  will  needs  believe  all 

answer  they  iLe  re/redt  m   h^Kit  /  ^'^"^ ^  "^"  ''""  '"""""^  '''''''  ^"^  ^'-^^  *''« 
and  that  th'e  discretion  &  wiln      f^   f  r       "•'" ''"'  "'"  ''^P™''  *''^'"'  '°  ^  l^*^"-  ^-"P-. 

are  mistaken  in  their    ptrL        ;^^^^^^^^^^  """''  ^"""  ^^'^  ^'°^^  '"-"  ^'^T 

that  you.  whom  they  looke  u  on  Ts"  th  .>  T     '7  '""""  ""^^  °«""^'^^"^  ""^  troubled 

a.n  very  confident  tlu,  ^^Z^  ZuZ^Z^:       r  ""'  T''""'^  ''^^^  ^"^"^ '   ^"^  ^ 
the  more  careA.ll  and  watchnj^  j;  Ji;;!  '     ^  ^l"  i:;;^;^^- ^-i'' -^^ 
agamst  anything  you  doe,  &  that  thnV  nv,v  .  i  •  ,    '   ^'''  ^"''    ^'''^^^  '"'^y  ''^ve  no  just  exception 

a  publick  trust  tl, en  whaute  tl  -o  1 1 "^  r^n "^  '"'  ^T7"  '^"'^^  '''"  "'"^  "-"  '" 
your  men.ory  all  in.pressions  wh"d     Ir  V  "'^'S''''""'-,  and  that  you  have  wiped  out  of 

you  should  L-en.  L^Il^:nJl'TZV^'''^T'  ""^''  '^'''^  """'"  '"  ^'^"-  ^^  '^ 
do  anything  upon  the  Len.o.y  ^  ^  jj  .'  'k^::^''";';  H  '"'  '"^  ^'"'"'--•"-  «"""'•' 
justice  accordingly.     Hut  I  L  co  ,lid, .  "'"'  "  '"'>■  '"'  ""*'  ''"  ''i"'*-'-"' 

however,  the  adver.isen.en.  I  am  sur       l    ;  ,  ^  ''   •  ,"'''^' '"  ■■'">■'"  ""'■^'- 'eproaches  : 

Ren.ember  me  very  kindly  t      '    1  '    .  Uv  •       "    iT""'  '""'  '"'"""''^  ''•"'"  "'"•■''  '^'"^»-- 

.ood  in  the  ot  ..r  l>rovinces^        h     e      ^'^Z  ""'  "'"'  li''"'  ^•'"""  ''''''''  '"'"'  '->'  ^ 

1  wish  you  all  happyness,  and  a.n  '  -^f-achuset.s  w,ll  no.  deserve  a  worse  report. 

Worcester  House     )  '  Good  1\P  Maverick 

o  March  m',i        \  ^'""'  ""^'^'tionat  8erv' 

T  ,        ,  Clare.vdox. 

murno.  •  "  "'■"  '""  '"""'»  "'=)•  '■""•  "'"»«  1"  ll'^".k.'  yo„  „,,„„  j„„r 


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2Ir.  Maverick  to  Colo 

t  New  Kngland,  I.  220.  ] 


Riclianl  Nicolh 


Honorable  Sir. 

Ariviiis^c  liearo  on  Roado  Isliind  last  nijrhf    r  h,;^  ^       •         ,        , 
could  not  lett  it  pass.     W.  l,av    1,     !■     o    ,'  T""'^;  '^'^'"''^  °^  "^'^  c-onvayance  and 

govermentof  rivLouthavisi        -  0    no  Iah"    w"      "*""'  ""'  '"  «' -3' gave  the 

yesterday  be.an'to  n.alu-  an  agreen  ' betw  e,    Pit    X  ^T^ ^  """  '"^"  ^^"  "^^     ^e 
possibly  to-„.orrow  an  .nde  ly  b    nlT    W  .  f  ,  '"''"'  ''  *"  ''"'''  ''"""^es; 

next  convovanco.  ^  ^^ ''"' ''  ^°"'  "'^""^ ''  y°"  «hall  be  informed  by  the 

-.etieott,  or  Uoad.  Mand^  :;,  Ihll;^™':^;^;    ^^^  ^^''^  ^"  ^' '  ^'^'^  ^'^^ 

tlie  happmes  to  enjoy  your  presence.  ^  P**  ^^''^  ^''''^"  ^'"ve 

By  all  coiivayances  1  shall  give  account  of  what  nasseth      Mr  ivi.,  i       •  .      , 
w-  yo",  w.^  .sacke,  brandy,  and  other  lumber.     S^'Z    'enLe   t'u '"'""  '^  !^"  '""^  ^«  '''^ 
goinge  away.  "°^  enlarge,  tne  bearer  benige  just  now 

We  have  had  no  ne^es  from  Boston  since  we  came  from  tlien,...  •  nf  f     .        , 
enough.     S'  I  must  ende.  ever  remayninge  '    *  ^'"'''  "'"^  ''""''•  '''  '"^ ^ 

Yo'  assured  freinde  & 
March.  0.(14.  humble  SerV 

.SAiMlELL    MaVEUICKE. 

J:z::^r ' "■"  -  - "■"-  ■•»■  "■ '""  ''■"■■' '■-  "«■«■»-  «■  Ni.o.o,™,  „„a  ,„.  ,„, 

Col.  .Nicolls. 


.<ir 


Cohnel  Geonje  Cartwriyld  to  Colond  XicoJh. 

[Now  KngliuKi,  I,  '>32.  ] 


w.',:rzi;:;:;;::::::,i:r;;;..;;:::;:;,:"^; -\-  ■'»  -  >..■ .or,,,,,.. , 


I 


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from  \e\v  York  (7  dnvcs  lu-n.  v-  i  i  ♦  i 

'""'i-  -  over  j.  „.o.  dmLui  ::irr :;;;:  '"v;::;"'"  r-r  '""■v""^"'- '-  <-.• 

regaiuaplacxMVcUnevervidd  %,  f  "^  "  ^^^'[^omUry,  as  to  «pare  4  or  5  ships  hitler,  to 
were,  if  Ly  arrive  ^.mthZ^;^'  "  "n  '""^  '""'  '''''''  ^^"''  ^^"«"""''  -  '''  '^-y 
is  not  danjous.  I  aL  ot  ^n  h  1  ''"-"'V'^'"^'""'-  ^■"'""""^'  ''•"■»  ''-'-',  the  hazzard 
to  be  2  distinct  thi  ^  tl  ?<  ^     "foJ  ;!  ?'''"  """  ^"'^'"^  ''"^  ^^"^"^"  ^"l"""- 

Colonies  our  greatest  l^sinesle  J  ^.l.^j^r't  r';"""""^'; '  T  "  ^'^'^'"^  ^"^^^ 
richer,  more  proud  aud  factious  then  hit  In  '""V^V'"''  """'^  "'''"  ''"''''^  '•"•''  "'"''^ 
and  the  nmre  stand  iu  need  of  vo      L  ;    '  ^  '"""  '"'""'"^^"^  ^^"'^  «'''^"  fi"'' 

should  adde  little  to  the  weigL:  e^  th  n Z.  rc:"'-  ""^'^''^".  ^^•'"'"  ^"^'  ^"^  ^»" 
"othin,  to  it.  An,l  though  ttey  shouC^  ^^^  t^^^T''  "  ^°  ''""  '  "'^^'^  ^''^ 
tl.ey  respe..t  and  honor,  nu^ht  he  nrev,  2  wi  /       ^     ^"■'•'"'^"'  '''^""'''  "•^'  J'""'  ^^''O"' 

Quaker  (n>v  eountrv  v.onnm    to  .1     e  V        ^        '"''"'  -"'''P'^^^'  ^o  then..     This  day  a 

was  a  papist  and  y'^  Z  kr   Le  .  "  ■  V'"  '^""'""'  ^'  ""''"'  '""'  ••^''•^^''  «--"!'  -••>'  )'  I 

one  to^  Ir  if  «i.elneJt  ^^^  :;;;f 'y"-;;  ^^  J-'^^^^^  ''-  "'  I  "ad  no^ktpt 
e„en,y.     Many  li.otious  speeches  Hy  u„  &  Wn       n  .  ,    '^'  '''''''''  *"  ^'^  ^''^''^  l^™''"«t 

&  y^nll  the  ministers  within  2  ;„i,l>;';ti'-,  f  ,' "^  ^''"■^'  "'-^'^  ''-'-^  a  secret  councel 
tel-  the  King  so,  as  V  they  .  e     is  J  "  ""■■'^'  '""'  ""'  '•"'"^^"  ^  ''^'^  ««  -^i'y 

.son.e  in  thatf  the  .  in  ins  \1  rfv  Tn  •"  •"  ""'  'T^'"''"'''  ^''""  ^"°""- »'«  ''^''--l  ''7 
deny  me  your  assistance,  ye  lenLvevt  r\';'  "  Tl''"''  '  ""  '" '  ^'""S"'  ^-^  --"  '« 
sayes  he  iill  take  care  y-  no  ]  i    "  .■  I    ^       .       '''  ""l^  ^  ^^"'  ''""  '"'^  "^"'"^'-     ^^'^  ^^ '"^hrop 

"-  heard  of  that  repor:;;::t::t;; "  I  ;n:^  i:::':;^;^-'-^:;'-  '-^  ^'  -^ 

with  repeatfng  w'  I  writ  to  vou  hefi  '  "'       '  "  7"  °'  "  *''"""     ^  ^^"'  ""^  '-"We  you 

shall  ex  .ect  tltm  .>CMiaZ:Z  -.U'er.nng  n,y  brother  Berestbrd  and  AP  Bowles,  but 

good  w],at  J  promised.  '      ''"'  "'^"''  *"  -"'"  ^''^^''^  ^^"''  '^  =    '^  ""^  ^  -ill  make 

the  hoi,  tiLug,: ;  ;.e ,:  r r:::;;r 'i:r  ' "" ""  ■'" '"" "" '"'- "'""■•■« -'^-  '-'•  ^^ 

M'  Willet  is  Concerned  ;    vo^  m  ;  l^^       ^by  T  :::  '  tVuT  "'  ^  ''''''''''  '"  ^'^ 
tomorrow,  therefor,.  I   close  up  my  Jtte       >  .  ''''•'"'  '"'  '^■*"  -'^'""  ''^'""' 

betwix,  the  «„hli„,  &  to"vL     n  o f  1  T,  ''""  ""''"'   '"  ''"'"  '"'  "">•  '"«--"•« 

is  heartily  wisl,'  you  t,;°;""""'  ''  ^^"^'^"^  ""''  -^"-y-     All  prosperity  &  successe  in.aginable 

Your  most  aflectioiiate  8erv' 
From  Cai)t  Breedon's  }  V<EoiictE  Caktwhioht. 

ApriJl  1!>,  iGGo        i 


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JJeclaration  of  the  General  Cmri  of  Ifa^mchmeifs. 


95 


[  Tnule  Pnpprs,  State  Paper  Offlco.    XVI.  72.  ] 

A  Declaracun  of  the  Geu"  Cm.rf  of  His  Ma-  Colony  in  the  Mas.sachusets 
in  Aew  England,  held  in  li...ston  the  L'3-'  of  May  lOOo.  "'''"''*' 

Whereas  in  the  dehate  and  conferrences  had  hetwene  the  Court  n.ul  r,.l       i  tv  ■      .  , 

the  0,M  Seal.  ..f  K,.gl:„„l,  ,!,„  f„ll  ,„„|  ,,.,„„, „  „,j„  ,,„  „,  J..^      u"'{'^"    '.'""'■'  »"'" 

r:::;:;™:::i:;;i;;!:;T:;;'-:',,r; "»--  •™';.™-  -  •'»■  ^:!;^^::::'z 
Ge,,.,.™  „„.  „ceivc.i„g  ,„,.ihc.i  wi,,.'',;::; ': .;  'I.'  ;;*:  r  ':,r'"  :"°r"" 

pt'aoe  of  hi.s  ir,„„i  snhu'vu  li...v  •    x,l>,>  i>..     i  ■  •  ,  "'"""^'1}  and  lawes,  and  tiie 

.■-•.-.■:v  And. h.\j:.;:-;  ;;;;;,;:- 

'"'"I"  agan.st   then,,  their  sentenn.,  or  ,,n.,.e..din,.s  ai.unst   the  s  id     .  ,-  ,      ^   *'"'"'" 

"(Hcvrs  aswell  n,ili,ary  as  ..ivill  to  he  oh  ervant  .:.!    m        e  i  '  j'"^ /"'""■"'"^  '^'^ 

withdrawn  their  proteetion  of  the  «ni,I  !..,»     "  i    .  .  ^'".^''ni  li.utt  i,  \et  tliey  liave  not 

<^overnor  and  C'...  ,,an  TU^^  .-^  ^ l"   ;'   '"'^  l-e  proeeeded   to  sunnnons  as  .ell  the 

answer  to  the  eom plaint  of  Tho    -  ■   .        '  "  f"      "'  "^  '''"■'""^' '"  "'''"■'"•  '"■'"'•'>  "'-"  t" 

maintenaneeof  thelaws  OHln.thori.vl,  .  apprehend  .neon.si.stent  with  the 

»n;::™:.;-;-;::::i:— 

us  by  His  Ma<'"Kood  snhieets  in  tl,i.  r  i  '""'  ''"'  ^''"'^  ''""nnittod  to 

-ii,.....4.,nj:;;::';"?-t:;;:::rr^^^^^^^ 


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llus  Declaration  was  published  the  "4""  of  AP.u  irrr   ,     a,  .C^^. 

of  the  Deputies  of  the  cl    n    ■       ,     T  '    ^'  ^^  ^''^"  ^'"'"'^'^"^  ""^ 

i^ock  head,  and  at  the  cross-way  by  Capt  Breedons. 


•■»■■» 


Oentiemen. 

commission  and  commands:   and  we  thoudit  the   Kin  r,   "",;^'''    '''^'^  t"  g've  us  such 

...™™„.„  e„„vi„..  ,,„  .„„,  ,„,  :!:::^i:;i^z^::;:^'-:::;^''^''^ > 

will  needs  misconstrue  all  those  Ires  &  endonvn.,.e       a  ..  "^         ^-'inrter.     But  since  you 

enough  to  make  hinis».lf  fo  be  obe.lv'd  in  nil  !,;<,  i  \MMlom,  who  is  of  power 

"o.  represent  your  denyin,  oH^  :1;^Z:^^:':Z::^  '  Th  '"^  ""^'^  ^■""  ^""'  "'^  ^""" 
it  in  your  severall  papers  under  your  Secre  r "'  .  i  B  nf  '  ^"/'^"^^'''-^  "»-  -P-ssed 
trnnsn,.tions  between  us,  &  for  thV  sntisf.ction  7..  ,  •"■     '    '""  ■"■"'"'^■^t'-'^i""  "r  'I'o 

-.use  His  M<yesties  COii.ission  to  r  ^  M  -  ^  r^T  "V"""  '"''''  ""  •''■^'^"  >""  -'" 
Secretary  Morrice,  of  Aprill  ..;3_«.    "  d    ,,  ,1  "'?    ~  "''  "'^  ^^"''^  ^'^-«4-  ''^ 

yours  also,  may  be  print^  and  pJl!:^::'  tLl^lIZT  "      '^'^  ''""  '"  ^°  ^''^  ^°""'  ""^ 

I{l    XlCOLLS 

To  the  fienerall  Court  of   )  '^*'  ^'*""- 

His  Maj'"  Colony  of  the     V  Geoko  Cahtwrioht 

Massachusetts.  I  Samuel  Mavkhick. 


*  ■■  »  11  » 


Alemf 


-..  c„n:  o„.„.,,y„,  ,  .,/■„,,„,,,  ,„  ,,,.  /^„„.^  ^,,„^^,^  ^^.^^^^^^  ^^_^^ 


Sir  '  ^'"''"  ''"I""-  '"I*"  Taper  office.     XVI,  74,  ) 

an  Jo? ;:  z:::::'::zz::zr''r  r  "^*"'  ^^^'^ '-  ''^^  "-^  -»-  ^  ■-'-'- 

a  hreife  account  of  ourM.C.esse  ^^''"  ""'  '''""'  ^''""  ""«  =  "''  »'">"  "«-  ^ive  you 

Wee  h..Kun  at  I'iyinouth  (m  wo  resolv'd  Feb    •>(.  .  „„  i  ,i 

nmlHo  to  Conecticoi,  in  aif  vU  we  (;  u         L         ?    '  !'""'  ""  '"'""^    '"  ''"■'•'  '•^'''"'> 

-pressionsofloyahy  and  ,0V  y.      is  ?  '  ^■•■;'""''  ''"'  ^^•'"••"  ^•"''■""»"'  "i"'  K-at 

}      y  Jo>  >    H.H  .Majesty  would  vouclisafe  them  that  honor,  &  testify  that 


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care  of  the.n  as  to  snul  C6nii.s8ion.-r.s  to  tlie.n,  a.s  wHl  to  r.-.n,!,. .     i    . 
tlH-m  of  His  Majostie's  favor  &  uroMuJ  ll  T  '^^^ 

n.or..  eo.np,.i.Us.  ,et  they  .J^  LII  1  •  il^   I Z  ^i  :' 't,  'c'""^"  ''  .""'•'-'^'"""  ^^  "^^ 

by  ..s.     Some  we  e„,J,.cl,  some  we  p„t  to  .rbit       1  r""""'"  ''""'^■"■'')  ^"  '^'«  ^ned 

^"  tl.e  ,e„erall  satisfaction  of  tl.en     '      l^l^o^^^Z^:       "  "  ""■  '^^""'"  ^-"• 

.leter„.i„e.l.     At  New  Lo..do,.  we  had  hen       !^^^'C.^Z^'%  TT'  '"'''"  ^°  "«  ^°  ^« 

M^  WiMthro,,  (who  is  here)  hath  promised  to  l-or  '         '  '""'  "'*'''"  "^  home,  but 

satisfactory  to  His  Mn  jest  is  exoee ,  "  '      ,        '"''V'"  "7"*"  °'  '^'  "^  ^'"''l'  ''^  "^-^ 

administration  of  justici  shall  he   ,        '     i,.,!^  u^'\^:^7r  "T  n'' ^   ^""""^•^''  ^^^^  «" 

oC  Allegiance;  that  Church-memhershin      nl  ,'.  ''"'-"''"''l-s  shall  take  the  oath 

persons    of  eivill   lives   shall  ha         ib      v  "  """     "    '"  '"'"'"^^  '''■''^■"'^"  '  ^''"^  «" 

ofmayntenancetotla.p„bliek      mi    '        ,,vcl        'T'^V'',-'    '"^   '""^'   ""^   '''-■•   «'-- 

expressions  in  lawes  digatorv  e  K  ^(kZ      "^  "^        "!'  "'  "'^""  ^  ^'""  ""  '"^^^  ^^ 

altered  :  as  it  will  ,.nn..,,r  bv  t  .e    ev  l  I  ^  "'  ^'"'  "'"''"^  ^''""'^'  '''P^'^^^d  «nd 

t  rom  Conecticot  we  caine  tlimmrli  fi.  .  v      i 

aeknowle.iging  ti.e  san.e,  &  givin  J        |,  ,t  n.t  d  •    1        71  """"""■'  ""'  •^■'''  '»"^"'''  ■^"•'  ''*'  ""w 
with  some  ceremony,  givin/;.,.  ht::      ^  V;:: ! H  rK- ^I'  ^"'r  ''"''  ""'^  ^^^-"^"^' 

and  his  into  ,l,e  Kind's  p.-otectio.t  and  nan,M  .i:!:  ,  ■'      l^;:;!;:;:"'  ^•"  'T'"'  "- 

Majest.e-s  comn.and,  llu.uul,  it  be  the  onlv  ..rom,,!  ,  ,1  ■  '  "•■•■<"■•'"'«  to  His 

Koa.i  Island.     To  prevent  all  di,li.renc:j  ,m,  '        ,  ;;.'3;;'''     '•;:'?;"^'"^  ^"  "^  Colony  of 

'"^"le  those  who  w.-re  Ara-istnt-.s  in   .1,  .  i  .     "       •  "  '""  "*''■"""*  "'  '»'  "'■  ''ave 

T'.e  eoates  w^^  we  pr. t^d  !^.  i  , ,  Tl;:  Mtr "'  "r.  ';r'"  i" '""  '^"'^'^  •''— 

sent  His  M.^  son.e  presents  as  tokens  :.f  1        "    ,'         '^^H^t:     c"  ''"  ^       f'^V'""  ""^^ 
ere  Ion,  deliver,  with  a  nn.re  ,ar,e  .nd  satisli.to       .:i:io^"' j^^.   td'  ^'  ^" 
Colonies  to  the  full  of  onr  evpect  ,ii„ns    -„wl   I.       •  ""     ^''"'"•'^  '''"'  su.Tesse  m  these 

against  lheMassa,.hnsets,  and  t^         in"  77-  '"  '"'"'  """  '"'  ""■"'  -"-  '•""'I'iaints 

to  use  all  n.eans  and  h  Ips  t  ,  '  ,       "  '"■"""  '""'  '''''''''"'  "^  '-'"^  -  billing 

Maiesty  a  good  account  of  .ur     b     1    ZliTyT  T.  T  r""'"'"^  '"  ''"^"  ^'^^  "'' 

Ffiglif  FI()n(u-ahlc 

Vdur  most  hundtli 


Jtoslon   .May  > 
a?"'  IOC,-,.'    i 


'I'o  the  Kiifht  Honorable 
''^'  Henry  Hennet  Kn'. 
I'rincipall  Secretary  of  State. 

'I'hese  humbly  present. 


Servants 
l{oiii:ar  Cahh 
<ii;(>H(a:  ('AUTwiiKiiir 

f^AMI  Kl.    Mavkhickk. 


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Governor  and  Council  of  M<..ar/n.seff.  to  the  Constalle  of  Portsmouth. 

I  Trade  Pnpor?.  sinto  I'aiwr  Office    XVI.  SI,  1 

to  depart  home  to  tl.I  *  ''"'""■''  ''^°"  '"  '^''"•"'^  ='"  P^''-«""«  «"  nssembling 

of  Portsmouth,  j 


Governor  a,ul  Council  rf  Ma..aeh,^eUs  to  the  King^,  Commissioners. 

tTrnilf  rnixTs  Slat,.  ra|.pr  Offl,-|.     XVI    si  I 

Gentlemen. 

Ma'"of  vour  .u-uotiution  with  tlu-     ,'.' i" '''''''•'"'' ^^■''•'''' '■'•'''''■■•'''' '"■••"'"        <"  "i-s 
Pleased  noton.lv,  "'''  '"'^  '""""■"">    "'^■'•''""l"  vou  have  sinre  t n 

His  >.  -       Ci  ^     ^':;;;;.;'';;' r'  ■"  "l^  ^''r  >-  ">-  "-"  tl.  ..ople  have  ..eproaehe.. 

ac..sa..^^^^^^^ 

ivLi;;;;;  <o;':;:::,C\;:;:;;::r ',:r.; ";;■"  '-r-'  "--•'  •-  ^'  -•-""  -^ 

lntelyconu.fromIlisMa-''lr  .      ,         •      n'         '  ,      -""r  ""  »"■""'  '"  '""""  "'"  '•■"-^ 
bv  His  Ma'"  in  ,.  m,.r  ,  ,  '  '""'  >"""'''^'-«>  vou  will  (in.!  vou  are  .lire.ted 

niayt  ju;.:        "'"'    "^''"'^-  """""'  •"""  "^  '"'"  >""  '•l--e,  if  that  U^s  Ma-  wisdon. 

..:;:e::::.;'::  ;::;■;; ::  :;:;:i''7„rM.;:r^';'''^  "^•" '-^  -■ «"""  -'--^ 

^o'  hiinihlc  Servant 
To  the  Hon'"  Sir  Iioh' ( 'arr  Kn'.  I'.i>\vi>  IUwson  Secret. 

(.'eorff.      f'artwrJKhf,     &  '"  ''"'  """"'  "'"'  '•>'  "filer  of 

Samuel  Mavericke    i;s(|"     (  II"'  <ioV  iV  Coiineell. 

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The  Kin^.  0.n,nu.ioncr.  to  the  Governor  and  CouncU  of  Massachneetts. 

[  Trailo  rnpors,  S(att  Paper  Office.    XVI.  SI.] 

Geiitlc'iiieu. 

We  have  received  a  letter  by  your  Marshall  subserihe.l  hy  vour  8ecre(-,rv    .n  full     r      .      , 
i.  ...  .so.„e  places  wanting  grannner  construetion,  that  we  are  u  n  •  i  1  i   .        l'       •  ""''■"''' 

..r;^t:;:rz;:~:i::t;;;::;-r 

we  were  to  act  ;  yet  neither  that  .ienvi-.M'  ..or  anvthi  .r  l.ev    L    1  '"''  ""'^  ^'"^  "■'"^•'' 

c.n.i.ion.  or  hin.ier ..  ivon.  oheyin.  the  Ln,. : '  :;;;;i:;  i^  :;:':•::::::'"■'"'  ^-^  ^'-'^ 

«    n,...es.,ri,y  iletennin' the  11..^      o  li  f  ^^     ^^^^    '"/''y-.Uh  J.  hy  the  Kin,) 

rrau.lelent  ex,,o.si, ions  of  their  Charter      \      .  ,"''"""""•  '""'  ""■"<^^"'-  ""  <1h-  /i.ise  ami 

see  how  „u.ch  those  that  , .  .  1    I         .  j.,,^        ""  '    "  ""  '""T  ""  •*"*'*^'"""^  """  ^■""  "'"y 

.•"•"i«'>  it  as  onr  decree,  'ti.: 'i;';'Ih::  2z:::^z":::^::' r  't^-  ""  ^""  "^ 

warrant  we  sent  to   l-ortsann.,!,  and  of  those    ""„  ^'Pr'';'  '''"''"' "'•''''' 

-n.ands  are  and  shall  he  onr  direcions  ;  when  we  ar      o     i  '  '""""•     "'^  '''""" 

to  acknowled,  .c  n.end  i,  ;    ,,..,  sl.ll  no    conce,     o  r  s    v         i  n     ""  "'■'■""'■  "^'  f"''  ''^  ^^^y 

.li-i  not  .ran.  awav  his  Sovn^^  ;':;',    ■,     '"  T  "''  ""'"■' ''''''•     ''"'"'  ^-"« 

Mn-  ,..v..   von  power  to  n.ake  .lis.   I  '"'        '  ""  "  ^'"'•|""-"ti.,n.      WUn,  His 

"'"   -"'   i.'^  .-i   h,   o,'   in                      ,::';:  ;;::^;'' ^'''-;'''r''-               ''>'la.n..   he  parted 

-i-n.is,red    aecordn.l!    .;      o.      ^uj  ,",:""  ^^ '■^"'"'    '"•  -l-.her  ,ns„ce  was 

yon  their  snprean.  authority.     That  p^.n,,.  ive    v       nl     „        I      """  '""  ''''''  ^'"•"■^•'^  "- 
this  eertai.dv  vou  .night  have  seen    if  .nnl  ''"'''■'''''  ''"■  ''"'"''■If  n»d 

^,_^^.|^^_^^^^^^_^-^^.^^_^^^^it  h...    s..n,  d  ..n,lntn,nandeoveton.s„e.ssorson,ethingasill.  had  not 

"-^-  .vo. d  hut  a  lit.le.     'Tis  pos.i,  ,  i"  ,  '     TY"'  '"  "''"''  '""  """''•  "'">• 

"••"•i"-l.  and  i,  n.av  pro v  he  s  p„o      1        ,  ,  "'  "'"'■''  ■^""  '"  """''  '''""-  '"".v  h- 

I'aveelean..! selv's  o,  .lio  J  n       v  s  ''" '"r"'^"  """'""'=  "'"'"   V"" 

V..naree.unplaineda..ains,     owl         .     '  ''      ••I'F"-'""^.  v.olence.s.  „n oud  tor  which 

;'i«  Ma-  i.i-.io... .;;:;:.;;:;:;;:::  ;:;i  :;;:/■;:  ::■;;;:":;;•  •;•  •7;-' ■;  - ..„,„.  have 

King's  snprennicu  '  '"••'•laall  to  ihose  wli,.  deny  tl„. 

..il!:;;:;::;;:r';n:^;,;::'' ;!:::"':;;;:;■':  t'- ^ ' »■'■■  ■«•  ■" k,„.> 

n  -Mu     luAur,  nn.l  nn.sed  arm-,  nnd  fought  against  Ili,^  M..,.i.  „,,j  ,.,. 


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Ge„tte,„e„.     Remember  ,rprl™,r'  ""r""'"''  "'■  '""'  "■""•  ""  '"•"'  »-?• 
pretend  ,o  l,e  of  ,„.  w„  'J'  f,™^.  ,»'•»'  ■™"  P™''-  ."«'»elvea  .0   I,.   Chri«in„,  ,„d 

Kings  ..,„.,,,  ,,v,„,,rp,:j:::t:  „■'::,  :";,^n::^::;;:;•"'■'*^^^ 

yourselves  ;  wl-i.-h  are  Christian  virfnp«  •  .1    f  "eigliDours,  and  hy  your  justice  amongst 

The  other  Colonies  hav    s       o^s'     1         T  ""'',  "'  '""  ^"'"^  ""^''^'^'  ^-'  ^''^  ^- 
you  have  so  long  despi    d  atd  d  si     d"  Z    ""T^f'  T  ''"'  "'  ""•'•'1-I--^«1.  one  whom 
^^a..^     The  dangorousnes      f    1    ^  Zt'^V::  t"  ^""''''"  '°;  '"^  -^"--o"  to  His 
present,  for  caution  :  but  the  particular    of  th^  In  '''"'"'''''  *''"'''  '"'"''^  ^'•"'"  "«  '''t 

place.     In  m,e,  we  desire  and  in  Hi    mI.  ""  """"'  '"  ''^  ^'■^•'^'"'""l  -  ""  other 

which  we  n.ake  l.v  vert  e  o    Hi    U  -  cLis  "'"  'TV'  "°^  '"  '°'''''''^''  ^''-''  -ders 
whon,  we  have  taken  under  H^a'L  .o    "  /  '"■  I      ''"  '^"■^•'''  ""''  '1"'^'^  "^  ^hose 

His  Ma-  authority,  have  ^  ^^\J^^"''  T, '"  '""'^"'^^  ^""^^•'  -'>"'  '"  <'^"Ji-H-e  to 

approveyourselvesHisMrr;    a;  L  t     ;n^^^^^^  ""' "^^  ''^™^«  --"  »'"''*  -^  >-' 

to  ser^•e  you.  ^  "'  ^''  "'  '''""  "PP™^«  ^''--^'''ves  your  reall  friends,  ready 

From  Piscataquav  River    )  ^-  C. 

■  f  G.  C. 


Julij  IC,"  l(5G5. 


S.  M. 


Upon  receipt  of  this  reply  their  Councell  sent  out  warrants  to 
s.  erall  townes  m  the  Eastward  parts,  of  the  tenor  of  tin* 
foUowmg  Copy. 


To  the  Constahle  of 

together  and  rcp.i'^       X      r  7  'T\  '*""""''"  ''"  ''■"•'""'"  "''  ^"^  '-- 

and  .end  their  iiepu.y  o;;;:;;*::  iz;:': ^L^r^v^^ ""  '""""•  -  ""•-" 

the  clock  i„  the  n.on.i„g,  to  consult  in  (ienerall  C.       ":  ,';,;;,,  l!^'"  '":'/"  '^^'  "»' 
occasions  of  the  Cnlnnv      u...„„r  .._.   ._   .  .,  ""iinin.   .^I.igistr.ites,  ahoui  the  waid.tv 


occasions  of  the  Colonv      Hereof  not    o  "7."""  '""  ^'^'P^tra.es.  ahou,  the  w 

Julij  low.  •  '  '"  '■"''    "'"'^""'^'  >■""••   >•••""•"'••     l>"ted  iu  nostou 

I»y  the  Councell 
As  niso  to  speed  away  the  warrant  l^i>\v.  Kawso.v  Sec' 

annexed,  to  the  Constable  of 

Hast  post  hast 

Edw.  JUwso.n-  afecrtt'' 


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ife«».  Carr.  0,Hu,H,M,  ana  ik.ericl.  ,„  Sir  Henry  Bennet,  ,W.^  „f  ,^„„, 

[  Trade  rnpcrs,  Stale  roi)er  Offleo.    XVI.  81,  ] 

After  the  Court  at  Boston  was  ended  Cnf  wliw.i,  „. 
the  Eastern  parts  ;  and  first  we  pi  tat  al^^^^^^^^^^^^  ""  TT  '"""^  ^'^  ''''^'  *«  ^^^ 

His  Ma-"  about  it.     His  Ma--  reL-r'.li   to  ^"  I         Ym  ,  °  ^'^'  ^^'^  ^"^^'^*'""'  ^^''^  P^'ition^cl 

the  King ;  all  which  Mr.  Masc^^  \  Co  llTxl':,:"  ",  "T"'  "T  ""'^'^^  ^"'^' ^  ^'-^  ^° 
Provi.  ee  reaches  fVo.n  .  „.les  north  ^^^^;:::^Z^r^^  ^"°7^-  ^"'^ 
mto  the  country.  We  find  .nany  sn.all  patents  in  it  I  th  ^  '  'f  *"^  '"J'."'^''^'-'  ^"^^  60  ndles 
the  usurpation  of  the  Massachus  ts  who  o  ce  s      1  a    .    "if  "T  ^°  '*^  ""^^^  ""''- 

Merrimacke  and  owned  it  for  above  lo  "  '  \  '  ^  """J-house  a  larg  miles  north  of 
the  North  to  be  wi.hin  their  p.rnt  Co  xL-  T'"  t""7  '''  '"'  ""  ""  '"''^^  "'-^'  »° 
again.  X..v  Vorke  and  not  bei  ^  e,  ^'^^Zl^:'^\  h"  """"',  ^^'  ^^'"^"^^  '^"""P* 
govenunent.  though  they  were  L,  e:rn:s;t  t  .  .ri^'  ,  '  m;;:"*^'"  '"^  '''^^^""^"^ 
aPPeare    by  their  petitions   which  we   have    sent  herew  I  p''      ^"^■'"■"""■"^'  "-^^^"1 

Sagadahock  and  J-0  miles  into  the  counfrv  I        \  •  "  ^'«^^''''"i"ay  eastward  to 

^rassachusets  under  whos ,  g^-r  .n  n  '  ITl  ".  ■"':"■  '•'''""'  ^'''''''^''  ""-'  ''3'  the 
the  King's  Charter  by  whichT  wlsg  "  t^.  .1  S "  ,  '  "'■'",'■''  ^■'■"'"'  "'"  ^''•"^•"'^■^'  "'"  ^^'"^  - 
Province  were  nj.  .ro.ble'  W  Z^^^^^  o  t  ^'r^f !  ^"r^'  ,  'f^  "'""''^^'"^  •"■^'- 
Mr.  Gorges,  and  being  weary  of  the  uni  •  ,  1  •  „^'''^^'^'" ''"^^'^^  ""'^  ^he  Comniissioners  of 
of  the  ju-oceedings  of'th     o  ,.        ge      alv     et  'i  """"'"  "f  '"'  "^^^^'^^  ^  f-refull 

i-"ediate  governn.ent :  wh       we  ''.nd     :"•'/"   ''  '''^  ^''^""   '"^"  »'«  ^^"""  '-re 

and  to  hold  Sessions,  wee  dis  I    n       In  1  '"^  "^ 

Mu-  pleasure  be  lurt  er  knowne     T  ,       ,      7    "'"  '""'"'"^  "">■  """""•''>'  -i"  "i« 

they  have  petitioned   Ills  m"^;,",    ;   ]  '         ^'"^  «'-"  -^•"  ^f  ^'action  to  ,he  people  that 

appeare  by  .heir  petition,  which       o        |    i      '  ''  """^  T^'r^  "^'  '"''  '•"""'"""'^'  ^  -'" 

•'"'t  it  was  the  best  expedient  we    o   I      .       ,  ..  '■'""'"'• ,   '""'  """  ^^•*'  ''"''  ^'-%'  "-"-.l 

-"'  -  -"'  'he  ditlere,  'es  betw    t  th      wo  .i  '  ^  "  '"'"■""  '  ^  '"""'"  ^  '''"'"  "'"""  '''"-"-. 

<'"-"i"ation  to  His  Ma-  wi"  .         ^        ^  ' '' '"       '  ^'^  ""■  I"-'-"  "-ving  ,hc  finall 

Scarborough  an.i  Fal th.     Th  e     bu         lb  ,'       "  "'■.",  -  ''':r'  '^'"•■■•>-  ^-k'  Wells. 

long  at  the ,st,  ,h.,u,h  thev  Inv     b,                      '  ''"  "'t      "'""'  '"^^""'^  "''■  ^'  »••  "  '"i'-s 

'•'■"..thettergovenu.t;':4  I  ,  ~;;:t:'"''''^  "••""- 

"ill  ""vr  be  eith.-r  well  peopled  .  r        I,      ^^  "•••e  eare  taken  of  ,he„„  that   i'rovince 
Kiven  to  His  ,^,yall  Highn':  1  :^^  il',  :  ::!;;;\  ^    !'  ^^  •"■>;-"l  ^^^'^^dahock  were 

go  hiu.s..|r,  we  have  appointe.l  "so,  ,e  t    Lver  .    .1         Y      "  ''''•  "'"•  "'"'''  '""  ""'•"•'  '<> 

>"P""  ■'  'fivers,  the  eal    of  K  ..         •.      ^     "    .      ""    'p  """  '"T''"'  "^  ""•^*-  "^  *^-"  "-•• 
greater  hath  not  over  ...  houses    &    Iv"  .;''.'",,';'"'""''  ""■'"  "'"  '  P'"""-"-'  "'<• 


.0  in 


W. 


J,,,,,,;,;.":;; '';:;;,'';:, '''"•'''''''',{  '":",■'"'■ '"■"  »■■ '"™'' "» >i r.,,,- 


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me,„l„«,  „,„1  IK,  ,„,„       1        ,     K  ;, ".'"'  '°  J"'"'"  ""'"  '"""  ""? ''•  '«  »<l'»h>l„g  Church 

the  King  „.„,,  „  ,,,„„-  „f  ,,„„,„„„„, ; :  •/  s :  '^^  "zrr-  -f "  r"™  ■»  "='-" 

will )  ,i,e.v  „,„ ke.,, ,i„.  i„„i„L:, i„ „,„„„„, „ ,  '»^, ,:      ,";';"•"'■<•■"  "■;■>•  ™n»- " 

'' ■'<■'■  ""■'■  i.«i...  n,»; ;,;:;,', ■;;,:  •,  : "i:f; ,t;;rr rr"" -"'' ""r "■  "■' '• 

...ey  .„„„„,,., K...wod  ,i.i,j„.„.,„ ,  „,„„;,  „„„  ;  ,  ^  I,  ':^,  '■;:;■;"/■  ™""- 

liave  petitioned   or  any  redress  •  •md  fir.t  ,>  ;.  fi  ,•    ■     ,  "'"°"*  '    ''^  '^'^o  ■'iH  tliose  who 

it  was  in  England,  tlun.,;^.;'.  1  /  ^t:.^;;::;  '^  "^- ""  ''"T;"^^''-  "^  -^  '""^  '^^° 
tl^.nse.ves  ;  that  hot,,  the  readiest  n„d llr^ ;Ci^  r  i  U;"  •  '""  ''"^;  ':'"""'  "^•" 
which  they  have  severall  wav.  forfeited    «-l,;  i     ■■       1,     !  ''"'"^'"  ^''^'"'  Clmrter, 

the  Scotish  war  in  U,,  or  .  t  d  '  I^  t- '"f  "  /"  ""^  '"'""  ^"  ""  "  '''^'^  "'■'"- 
religious  oeren.„ny,s,  the  gener     i,  v  o    1    n,  wi  """"  "'"  '""^''''"  '•"'>' "''"'"  »"»  ''^-  ^ved  to 

will  not  be  em-cA     'i^Z^^"  ^^^^^^^ 
We  have  heard  severall  ..^    :  g^         !      ^     :;;;,^';:'"'  '"'"  "'■^  ^'-^  ^^  »-  "wne  opinion. 

had  rather  su«^r  as  they'doe  tl^n  lo  L^l^  ^  :\  .ri;:'"  ^i:;  "'rT'^^'"  ''"' 
fonrs,.  ii  will  be  impossible  for  the  KinL^  ev.r   ,.  J        n  '"'"'''  ""'"'""'  "''« 

instructions.     Jf  Hi    Ma-' sho  b   n,n^^  e,        .  ^  "T;'  '""  '""'^  '"""""'""1  '"  "-•  I'--.. 

against  his  authority  ov.-r  theut  2    ^  ci":;,;:: ' : -i;'"^ ''  T'  f ''''-'  """"^^"^•- 

themselves;    besides  all  the  other  ill  ,  ,  ''''''''  '''"''"  '"■'■''"'"■'■  '"  '''■^■'"'•'^ 

'-e  declared  then.  .  ,  l::^:::']  T  "'"7  """"^'"•"^'  '''''""•  '^'''"^  -''» 
earuestlvprestustosolliei.ni;  J  ,''"■'' /''rr'''*'-''  '""'  "'  ^'•-"  ''"-.  -h1  have 
ailiicted'ol  ruined  .i.r  slu.  ,  I  he  lo  „v  ^v::  ^  i  "  '""'  T'"' •'  "''"  •""^-  '"''^  ""*  '- 
Ma-  wi.h   .lu.ir  desires  iu  :^^  V^";^   \^     '^''''''r ''^^^^^^^^^  His 

n.bni,ted  to  the  Lord's  S„    '           ,f    ,,;'      .      b  ''1""'  '  '''''"'"    ''"^^'^'"^  '^"^   """"-'-« 

^^'"-  ^■a.-.wriglHs  n.lation  ;  In-d  si:  •he':;;::;.::: ^'""■'^'  -^  "■   "■  "  --y  •"■  -I'l-yea  by 

Sir 

^  our  most  humble  Servants 
Boston  .lulij  Oil"  lOCi")  ''•  ^'• 

(Indorsed)  <•■  <■'• 

;;Ac.o,,.ofa.enerseu,bv,heC n"  ,0  >r  SeerHary  Henet,  '^  "• 

\\    ^"b  tarlwnghi  weut  for  Kuirhmd.  " 


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103 


Colonel  Mcolls  to  the  Secretary  of  State. 

[  Trade  I'npers,  Slate  Paper  Office.    XVI.  81,  ] 

Right  lion''''  ^^'^^v  'i'orke  July  the  31«— 65 

Colonies   should  hold    tluMuselves  the  ZZ  treaty  was  because  those  two 

earnest,  the  uucertmne  conveyances  of  letters    lirst  frmn  1,,..,.    .    v     ••        V    ■'  '   " 

by  strange  han.Is  into  England,  gives  rn^  Z       "  «      ^,  ''■"""'  •"/'"'""  ""^'  '''"^^'^ 

i,>  ^^1)11.  v..iri\\ right,  wlio   I  suppo.se  niav  be  now  ni  s.-i       r  i,.,,.  i- 

Ma""  c-.n.and  sent  a  eopv  of  his  M,"^-  llLr  to  oluoT    T  ,  ''  '"■^•'"■^•'"S  ^o  His 

My  Lord 

*'■  f/'i"  niosl  oJH'di.'iit 
and  ever  all'"'  servant 


onil  li 


'  -'I.  .lur,..  \,w.:,  i,  th-  .l„l,.  ,if  .i„v.  \i...ll,- !,..(,.,.,  ,„  ,1 
I.,  12!t,  in  S,.,.r..t,ir>'»  dttli'.',  All.aiiy.  — Iji. 
•  Sir  Hvmy  IJwuut  »„,  cr..,>t.,l' H,„.„„  A.li,,^,.,,,,  ,,  m„,.,|,_  ,^^,  ._  ^^.,^.^., 


v.rrinr^  u(  \.  j-iitfliiii,!,  fnr  n  lii.-li  ■x'o  n.nrrnt  Enlrim. 
lir„l.a).|y  iIr.  1,„ii„i-  „il,„K.,l  lo—li.    I.k 


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Colond  Nkolh  to  tJie  Duke  of  York 
May  it  please yrR.  Hi.  I "-^-^ Paper,, „„„„ „r Tn..,„.  r.M 

to  my  hands  I  have  not  beene  sp  J.^itL  o  Z  e'"7'"  """'  "'  '"  '''"  *''''^-->^  -"- 
oniefonce  against  the  Dutch  L^^^^  I^  Z^TT  ""'''' "^r '''''''''''' "^  ^^^^ 
In.lya,is  al.s,,  att  Kort  Albany,  iusonmch  th      r  r       ,  " ''"^  '^  '"  """"'^''^•^  ^^'i"'  the 

have  strugled  even  to'the^^n^  of  ^  :^,:  ZP  I  "''T'  '"^  ^"'""'^^'  ^^''^'^  ""  «''-"  ^ 
oa  the  pro,nised  .,,,He.  till  n  :    2t  r.r  iT     ^"'^'^  T'^' Country  still  depending 

whereof  isagenerallCalamitv.bu   it  ■  Is  Lrh^v^       '"  ""  ""'"  ''^^P'^^^^'  ^''"^  ^-^ 

to  support  so  heavy  a  burden  a.y  ,1  "dc      .1' iTT.  '"•'?  ''f  """'"^  "''"  '""  ""'  "'''^ 

of  fortune,  but  n,y  reputation  IvJs  at  ^  I  e  to  the  cl  ,  ^' "^  "  °'  '"^  ""'"  """'^  '»  P-»^ 

supply )  assured  the  Inhabitants  of  th  to  whid.  w  7k  '7'  T  ''''"  ^'"  '''''''"'''  "^  « 
thereupon  are  now  lea  naked  to  the  gouToT  1  v^ter  Th:  Ti  "'"/''•."'"  ''^'^'^"^'"^ 
outwards  is  lost  for  want  of  shi,,pin.,  but  tlK°.h.rlJo'  /,''^^''°''^  "•"'I'"'  l^"^''  "'^ards  & 
and  supplies  falls  upon  n.ee.  'n.o  t  I  n  |  v  ,3°  """  i"  v  ""''  "''  ""  *'"'^  ^-ti.ications 
-pply  hither  before  we  fall  into  extre^!;  1^  ^  t^  a  H^  ^c  f  '".''-^"^^'^  ^'  ^"^^^^ 
1"  his  returne  (or  England,  bv  whom  Yonr  I?    h'«     m  ,  Cartwnght  is  taken  at  sea 

presentstate&..onditi,nMf,   es?Zs        klv  f       ""  '■''"^"'  '""  ""'-"ation  of  the 

therefore  I  beseech  Your  1{.  IV  to  .'n sidi.r  of  '';  "'  """  ''*'•  '"^''"'"^  ''^  ^'"^  ""^"-taine, 

knowing  that  n.en  are  n>o  al  ,  u-  tl  T  t  """  '"""  "  "'"""'  '""" '"  ""'^  ^'"v-nn.ent 
carry  on  the  publick  atfaire  I,  u::;7  '7?".;'^"""''  '^  «-"  "'^  -»Ploy  heere  to 
it  should  be  Harry  Norwood,'       .  „  1  J:  j;  'l  '  '  '  T?,  7^*"^^  *°  P™^"-  '^  P--"- 

Country.  M,  endeavours  have  not  b  e  "It^!  '„  -epta  le  both,  to  the  Souldiers  and 
and  policy,  and  now  (he  n.ost  reti-actorv  Z^l  '  7      "  'Government  into  one  frame 

-tistied  with  the  method  and  ^^Z  ^'"^ Z!:!^  '"^  ''^^""-"''^^^  ^'-'-'-  fV^Hy 
this  winter  a  Copy  of  the  I  awes  «  "^  '   "'"'"'"'"■^  •""•'■  to  «end  over  to  Your  W  H- 

at  London,  the  whole  Country   '.";!! .Im  ^^^^  W^H^^T.!'^^ 
Joy  and  thankesglving  in  these  parts  not  nn.-k-V..  .i  ,  ~     '  '""''^' '""'  '^  <'fnerall 

preservation  of  ...ur  .{■  IP  hi    perim,      >  w  '  V"''"""  ''"'"''  """"  ""  ''"^^•••'  '»"  '-  f'- 

the  very  newes  \vhereof  I       r  ;  -    '  I  til  "'T      "  "",  """^"  ^''"  ^•''•'"^>-  '«  •''»^"'"^"'  = 
untill  snch  time  as  your  !{■     •     nl  thi     e  ,"    V'"  '""'  "^"'"^  ''""«"'•  «'"J  '^"'<J. 

----.ourpooreser;j;:'::tth::r^:;;';:;;-^ 

Vour  If  il- 
November      Gfl.  '"^  '"ost  dutifull  ser\'ant 

'  Tliis  e.'ntloiimn  sorvcl  uinlfi-  \l....ll.  ,.  .i  i      • 


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Colonel  Xivolh  to  the  Dale  of  York. 

[  New  Vcrk  I'np.Ti.,  lloaril  c,f  Trndo.    I.  r.  ] 

mee  as  to  have  nu-e  cx'u.s'd  L  n,t     sul  l"""       '  """'  ^'  '"""  ■'''^°)  ^^"'  ^«  - J-'^t  to 

a  grant  from  Vour  W  H'  to  ti.ern  for  .  I  /  "V\,  u  "-'  "'"^  "^^  ^'^  ^''''''''''  ""'I  therewith 
may  app.are  i„  the  said  gra  T  v  ,.'  „  o  '^  ,'  .  '"u  "'  '"'  ''"^^"'"  ^^'-'^  ^  -°-  '""7 
H'his  Pattent  and  c.,.S^Trl^  1^,^^  "^  ""r  ""!>— •>'«  P-t  of  Your  ij 

ren,ai„i„g  Tracts  i„  Your  W  11-  U  .t  n  \  \'"""'  ''7'"'  '""'  '^"""  ^«'"'"'  -"^  '"'  ^l-e 
to  the  sea  Coast  and  Delawa  ^^ZCS'^  T.  """  >'  I?  ^'^  ^T^''^'  «^'  ^'^  Land  but 
River,  and  h.stly  the  ii.ire  hopes  of    {  eh   n  .    H  ^'^  'H-«''l'oarhood  to  Hudsons 

desire  to  live  under  Your  W  IPU^\^Z  .nT^  T.  ^™"-«'"»-^  «<'  ""-V  tlmt  shall 
H-  this  aeeount  upon  ..ertaine  kno  v    2  ^^1;..         T'  ''  '''''"''  "^'''^''^  ''  ^''^'^^  ^'^^^  R' 

Vour  W  H«  his  reputation  Id  1!^^^  i  Z 'Tl'  7"""^"  "'"'  '"■'""™"  ^'"'  "''-"^ ^^ 
whatsoever,  and  for  n.v  bol.lne       i   ^  /   t  '  "7  ""  ™»^^^-«''°-  -  '"'ligations 

My  Lord  Berl..leyor8ir(^Ca  terett  k  „w  l^tw^^^^^-T  """'''''''  ''''  '  '^"i'P--  »'-' 

if  H",  but  I  nn.st  charge  it  up      S  S  ^  17/"".  ""'  '"  ^'"""'  "•^"•''  ''-"^  '^  ^'""r 

credited  or  ins  parts  s^ve  hi  L.     l^s  i      H  '\      "  -  !"  ""'''^  """'^^""^  "''^  ''"•-  ^  '-'^  i« 

H'  hath,  and  hath  since  give  wor^lo.;  tint  ieel"?.  •""",  ''  *'"'  ^"""'  P"^*^"'  ^'-•'^  ^--^  I^' 
he  contri v'd  and  betraved  n.v  l"^."  ,  ,  s   ";    "■'.'''"^  '"'"  '""'  ''^  ^'^^  ''■  ""'  -'--"Po» 

knowledge)  of  ruininu'di  th    I    n        ^  ^  '  ^'"'t^'-*^"  "'t»  "  designe  (contrary  to  tl  ,.ir 

new  purchases  are  n.ade  1  ,  jt  ' '"  "  "  '""'•  ''""  '"'-^  '''^"^  "''  '"'"'  «--^' 
gave  it  the  nan.e  of  A.baa^  i  ^t^::::  Zri'  ^"'"  'T  T"^^"""^  '^^'""'"^ '  ^ 
of  Yorkesh'  as  to  this  place,  the   n.  ^c  f  N    V        "  ,"""'  '""'  '"  '"'"^  ^^^'•'""'  ^^""  "«»^'' 

Farre  be  it  fron,  nuv  n,  a  J^r  . v't  I  •  "'■'^*'' !°  ^■°"'P-'-"'l  ^>"  the  titles  of  Your  IV  Hv 
it  m.,v         .  ■^^'^■"•'''  "">^'""gKvondtheboundsof  afaithfullserv.nf    f,,     . 

^'^^^^::t::z;i::::;:;:::r7''' rr-"- ''^^'^^ 

'f: "■'•: •■>■  > >v,,„,;:;;:;,;::;;;;;;jj  :■;:;:' 7 -;™r^^^^^       ™ 

winch  IS  that  part  of  Delau-.m  Ffiv.r  ..  I  ■  I   ■        i        ■  ^*^'^'^* 'ej   and  .Sir  G.  Carterett. 

ifsoethanth^mvL^lrs^ ';:';:;:  ::t;;dT:;''''^T''''''^ 

wbich  is  a  n.os,  nobh-  Tract  of  1  nd    b  .     t  Vi  I  .'  '""'  ""'"'  ""  ■'''"■""  ^''^"  '^'^  '^"ast, 

aud  their  childrens  childre    :.       1        ':;':'  ^7"  T""'  "^"'"■"  "  ^^"'  >-'^'''  "  '-"y 
whereof  I  an.  ..ow  fullv  ...islied   •        y     1  i  '       i       "     '■  ■""  """  "''"^"^  "*■  '""'-  --'Vorts. 

by  word  of  n.ou,h,  when  i,        .  i    -1  ;«   Uu  "  ''"'lT'  '"""""^  ^"  ^"^  '^-  «* 

"-e  are  up....  such  a  loundation      "  ^  ',.:,,;;  ^  """;  ^^  ^"^'-'-  "'"  '""  ^""^  ''«'"- 
that  every  sho,-,  rcunall  o,  ...ine  pro.l  .  v    HI     «    •  '•      "i      '"'""'  '"'  ""  ^'"^""^  ^  ''  *« 

cry  out  they  will  leave  their  dwe      ^       ^ ''   i"     :;:    '"  '"'";!"  ^^'"'''^  •"^'  ''-•-  &  Cou..try 
their  apprehensions  of  a  Dutch  L.vas.on  ^    "'"     ""'  *'"""^' '"  ^"^'''"''  «"^'J'  "'« 


Vol.  hi. 


14 


I'l  '•■,; 


1^ 

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It 


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NEW-TORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Coloiiel  Nieolh  to  the  Duhe  of  York. 

t  New-York  PopiTs,  Board  of  Trndo.     I.  «.  ] 

[Frog,n,-nt.-\    Not«-ithstandi„g  the  high  and  mighty  threats  sent  hither  from  the  W.  L  Comu-mv 

e  rJle  f      f  H  7'"^  *'"^''"''  ''"'''  *"  '''"^  ^"l'>^'>'  "^  '^^'-''^^  1°  ^''^  Country  and  to 

the  rele  fe  of    l.e  necessities  both  of  Officers  and  «ouldiers,  for  whose  accomn>odatio,fs  in  aH 
p    ces  where  they  reman.e  in  Garrison,     I  have  beene  more  industrious  than  in  al  othe 

ac  ons  of  my  hfe  to  tins  day  ;  and  what  I  l,ave  done  towards  the  settlement  of  Law      in      e 
Government  Mr.  Coventry  will  shew  your  11.  H'. 

I  have  forn.erly  rendred  account  of  the  decision  and  settlement  of  bounds  betweene  Vour 
R.  H.  and  the  Patent  of  Conecticot  made  by  His  MaJ-  Commissioners,  and  the  g"  lur  & 
Councell  o    Conect.cott,  wherein  five  Townes  were  relinquisht   to  Conecticott  by  vX  of 
he.r  precedent  graunt  fro  .  His  Ma-^  although  th.  same  tracL  of  land  were  g   "    „  Vo.     IH 
to  the  utter  rume  of  that  Colony  and  a  manifest  breach  of  their  late  patent  which  Uo?. 
was  a  leading  case  of  .,uall  Justice  and  of  great  good  conse,,;:^^^         t^^Z 
therefore  wee   were  assured  would  be  an  acceptable   service  to  Vour  Tj     U  ,,        , 
diminution  of  your  bourds;    so  that  to  the  E.st  of  N    v    l  »    ,  '^'''   *"   '^'^ 

considerable  remaines  to -foJr  11.  H'lentLottshK  ;"  'T  ''"'"  ""^'""^^ 

of  Hudsons  River;  I  looke  therefore  upo,    d   tl  e  r^  .      '  ''^' '""''  ''"'"  '''">'  ^''' 

of  encouragement  meet  v.ith  a  good  answer    I  n-u-  .vH      / ,        '•  ^  proposalls 

within  five  yeares  the  staple  of'  Ame H  '  vvi  i  i  e  '".       "''""^  '''''''  ^'°"''  ^'  «'  *'"«' 

are  very  sensible  but  ^et  ^1    •    h  """'"'  '"^'"■'"  ^'  ''■'''^''  "»'  l''-^'^'"-*^"  <><'  Hoston 

them  out  of  E;'.h„;Zi    a  :■!:'    '"'  ""•-  ^'^""'''^^  "'''"  ^"  ^'^  ""•   --  ^  '"-^i't 

which  I  hun.bly  be..ech  y       '      i;  w     ^  ::T°';  "'^  ^7^"'  ""'  ""  ^''""'"  """  ^'^"^^•' 
manner  as  Dunkerque  was  or  Tander  is  "'''^'^'^^  ""'  '^  ^'"'  ^'"^'''^  ''"'^"^  "'  '"^'^ 


J/e.5*;-*.  ar;v.  ami  Maveric-l^  to  the  Secretary  of  State. 

^.  f"'   it  Paper.,  si«i..Po|H.r( Idle,..    XVf.  ina.j 

i..  .1.-- 1-.. "  »■..  .,„a ::,;,,..  •7.1.:;"  ."iltt"",,"'  "" ■"'" : '"•™"" 


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Here  inclosed,  amontrst  otluTs,  vou  will  (in<I  •.  ,.nnv  ^e  '"f  w  j  ork  to  Col.  Nicolls. 

ti..'or,fi„;,li,,.„„  „,„,.  |,|..„„  .,,,|„,,.„,  j,-.^  ,|.^„.  ^»"  •"«•"»  »'"-p'»»ll  you  have  not 

w'^  .hen.   .......     .r.:       :  :^I^:^^L?'^''^''•^'•''"'^^  *^^^^"-  -""  -  ^«  ^reat 

::i^::::.r;ir^:^^^^^^^^^ 

Mav  .4     1,..,.  .  In  o,d.f  of  ll...  ..lock  in  tlu-  n,ornin.r,  an  Lower  before  we  intended  to  h.,v  ■  s.fte 
d  proehnned  .t  i.y  sound  of  n.nnpet  nnder  Col.  Cartwri.ht.  ehan.ber  window,  he  1       1 '  I,] 

I-"-  "    the  gon,  at  Captain   Hredons,  where  we  intended  to  have  sit.     A  cop  •  of  .n.    'nswe 

or  eonelns,on  w,,h  ,hen.  you  will  see  annexed  ,o  the  sanu-  coppy  of  their  deelJn.tu!n 

A    (Ins  (.en     C  onrt  .Jun.  -■  they  connnissionated  M'  Sin.n.onds  and  M^  Danfor.h  to  £ro  into 

";;  '-■^';-  l--.s  and  ,..  oppose  us  in  our  proeeedin.s  in  what  we  were  injovned  t  a  •'  s  on 
u.  see  .y  ,he  n,e  osed  .-opy  of.lu.ir  eonnssion,  a  eopy  ofwhi.-h  was  give^  i.v  then,  d  ^"d" 
^  fo  •  (  arr  wee  en„  n.  those  parts,  when  they  .-an.  to  put  i,  1..  exeeutio,;.  Wh  e"  !  ' 
I<-'f'-  Iron.  ll,s  Ma'-  ean.e  to  our  lunids,  signilViu!,  the  war  with  the  Dnteh     S.  ini  ^' 

looke  aller  the  lortilieation  of'hese  parts  again'st  then.       u'l  '"jovnn.g  ns  ,o 

J'...-.sn.ou,h  and  other  phues  in  thos l  LZ^^    I  ,'""■''""  "■^' -"' ""^  «'"•  v--Tan,s  to 

::;;:r;;:::;:-^;;;:j!:;::— ^ 


I' ',  'IL    S  I 

M  IV' 

mm<i 
'1 


I!  ' 


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vontod  opposit.on)   cominissionat,.,!    M'  Tl.oinns  D-.nforth     Mr  vv       r     ■ 
Lov.-r,.t  to  go  tl,itlu.r  and  n-,Iu.r  tl.,-,,,  fnT      ^  ■'"'•"''''    '^'    ''^'"'^   I^''^'""'"'   ""'1  M'  John 
no.i..e  thereof,  sent  to  us  a  le  t      /th  ^^---mnu.n,.     The  inhal.itnnts  there  hnvin^ 

d-siri„K  our  .liree.iou  what  ,o  do   ,   ,"     ••         ''/"'•"•"""'    !'';"'>""«   ""-   <-'>•  "''  then.  n„d 
till  they  Hhouhl  eon.e  to  exe    i       '  '       I  •""■"'"'"       ""''^''■'  ''""'■  ^^""^  t'"""'--  ••^'"ti^ff 

Knstward  parts  n..de      ;:.,:,     i:;:''''''^^'!'"-     '"  !'-  '-"  <"""  "-  '--tle.nen  in  th' 

and  S'  Kobert  Carr.      i  ^  1  :  .^K    l^:    i!      •  "'T' '  'r^^" ^^  '•'" ^  '^  ^  ''"'••-"""th. 

i3i".-Wd;   vetnowithsin      "    ,r-th'!-    ''      "T  '  ^""^  """"  " '^"'-.  a  copy  whereof 

Abrahan,  (^,  bett  to .e"       t  H,       ^  l'«''-''">I'>nry  sunnnons  dated  Oetoh^  lO-  ,o  one 

Octob'  last,  to  an  w  „    ,;1  ^  T     """''  "'"'■''  '""  "'"  "'"  •"■•^'  ''"^  being  1 1-  of 

«*aled  &^     r,..,„.  hen"    ,  X^vi    ,    o'  ;'V'""""^—  ■•'^■•-i-.s.   His  >h.-  ,,u,hori,v  there 

tl.ey  vvouhl  eon.e  in     nt!<,         ,:,::;""'■';. ^  "''''•     '''"- ^'-t-"  I-ph.  were  in^.nned 
tl.ey  n„ne  over  the  Wiver  ;  wiehr:,,;      ''''■''''''■  """  ■ '!   '''''^''  '"  ''"^"  "I'l'"-''  •"""'  "' 

ti..'y  going  that  night  to  ^.nJzt:::::!::^!^:::^^:  •"""^"'■*"  -  ^'■""•"  •""'■"'^  '^"-■"• 
t..a;c:::;:ir;t;-;xi:::::^^  7;--..  (if  it  ha.,  pu^ed .. 

1""'  this  a..eount.  and  the  inclosed      „rs  .  ."'"'^  •'"'"■  """"■•  "  '"  1''""-  •"•'-v 

you  farther  infonnaeon  thereof  '        '  "  "  "'""""^^'  '"'  '•""'"»?  '^  '"  "'"»•.  "'"y  give 

Before  this  couhl  be  dispatehed    the  Ar..r.i    n      <•  t^ 
hither  a  prisoner,  having  l.pprH  .^     U^^''  "    ^"r""  "'"'  '•"^^^"-""'  '-""^h^  >''  Corbett 
tH..-   Court    si„i„,  ,.i  ,V,ober    ',',   "         "    ;"■''""'."  '''""'''  '"  ""•"'  ''"•-•""I  '-m  the 
eomniitted  hin,  to  prison,  (here  (I,  ..ontinnT  ,.  ""  ""''  ,""'    '■'"^■*'''"""'-'   ^^h"  i"'..U'diatlv 

&'  as  by  the  eopies  Ineh.sed  von  .nlv^l'V!;.'";, ""'•'"'     '' '''  ""'"-  '""  I"™1  l-avi; 

""<!  hy  .hen.  refused.     The  perso.;  still"  ,•,.;.  airWn'T"  ?'"""'"""  ''"'"  '"■"'"•^'■•'  '""•""' 
answer,  for  present,  whv.     We.  eon.n.itt       ,     v  "'"  ''""  '"''"''"  ""  -"■^'"'■to.y 

&  hope  you  will  signitie  it  to  His  iZ''Zu!ilr  "'  "'"'  ''  "'""'^  "'  ^'"  '""»*"^ 

Sir 

^  our  hundde  .Servants 
Boston  Xoveinhcr  i  (signed)         [{onEKT  Cakr 

20.  1GG5.         )  Samiei.l  Maveuicke 

To  yo'  Honorable  Self. 


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Sir 


Sir  Bohert  Carr  to  the  Secretary  of  State. 

[Trade  Pn,,cri,  Stale  Pnppr  Offlrf.    XVI.  lOS.  ] 


Upon  the  report  of  Colonel  Cartwrights  being  taken  hv  -,  l^„f  i       •     *        t 
ngaine  to  trouble  you  with  a  short  account  own    •     1'  '"■""'""'  ^  ''^'  ^'^  ^°'''"-^« 

you  .ore  largely  hy  hin.,  least  that  s.uJh,  J  l^  ^'^^  ^J^  "^^T'-^V  "^"^  '"^ 
generall  account  which  with  the  other  COn.issioner.  1  h^l^",  "  i  1^  ""^'  'T''^-  ^'^ 
to  this  purpose.     There  is  a  fn.-t  nC  in.„.  i   •       r       V.        *=         '      '     ^"^'^^  .^""  o"e  ofmvselle, 

de.ira  ,„  „.,„  „„„„.  vt„  ^^It  K^/„  i  :  „::  '  '/"""S"""  """■O',  which  I 
ari«.-.i„t  y„„  with  „,).  D.,h,.,  andyourtokeir  U,„r       M  "" ""'  "'"'  '  '''»"''' 

Tt ,*° ■""■  '•"' "»■■'■■  '■ -..'..i :«:.;:;,:: ,,!::' t,,::;: 'St: ","■  '^"" 

at  Delaware,  &  |br  which  1  had  hazarded  n.v  li(i.    I  .,„.  til'  ^  ''*■"'  gotten 

come  to  take  possession  of  it.     Whe  elil   ^  h     d  "  ^"""  ""•■'•"'  ""''  ""-  *«  "°^- 

■  have  this  land  Love  n.entiou.'l.  J^  itni  t  n^.r'' .Hr  V^'^^  7  ™"""  ^""^  ^  '"''>' 
Delaware  and  if  he  please  to  keep  it  in  nril'l  1;  JV^'\^'"''J*''^^>-  '-^  -^  disposed  of 
tradeing  for  the  use  of  the  King'  Province  -L  I  "'  '  '"  T'  """""'^'"^  '''^^'^  °^ 
owne  governm'  will  h..  very  heneticinll  i    .s  L't  t  '"',  ^"''''  ''''"^'  ""•'''■•  "'«  '^'""' 

n,asts  and  ship  tin.her;  wi^ci;:":!:;:;  1 1  :;::;v:^ ^^^i:;^ .;^;;;^'  ^'"-\t'"'  ^"^  ^^^^ 

pretenders  to  the  severall  sn.all  patents  therein,  sonie  ,^  e   '.v      i    ,  '      ^  "f  """'^    '''^''^  ^^e 
leople  to  he  IWed  fron,  then,  and  to  he  nn.ler  His  Ma-  i n  ^ d i  ^  "    •'  ''*''""  "*^'"'' 

their  peticon  sent  hy  Colonel  Cartwri.ht.     A  sft  ,. M  eo  I  . ''7?''  '"'  ''''  ""'""^^  '^^ 

.lesirous  that  1  should  be  their  (Jovernour    .nd  «•       .         '      >  '""'  ^'""'  '''''^  ''^'y 

""t  Co..  Cartwright  could  not  s  ^    .r  Inrfi.:;;^'  ^Z^  ''"''  '""^""  '°  "'^  ^^"'^ 

IC  the  King    will  take  these    I'ro  in.-      ,Z  ^  ''"  '"''"""'  ""'"  ^  ^•■''»  ''^  ^^"ting- 

taithiully  as  anv  he  shalf:;     C        .l    '  '    ni:^'""  ^"^-7""  ^  ^'-'  ^^  "'«  Ma"-  ^ 
stand  n,y  friend  at  this  distant!  '"  -""'  "'"  *'^"'"''""  ^^'«  ^^'"•" -'th  it,  &: 

yir,  after  we  from  hence  had  dispatched  a  letter  tn  ,•„„  1.,  r.     .    m,  • 
.0-^  last  conteining  n.any  copys  of  ^ransact^    tr^^^'  ^T[J^T  '^'1  f  ^""  ^' 

of  Wells  Court,   to   n.v   hands,   the  originall   wlu-reol'  n.  "*'"  "'  ""  P''^'"'" 

Cartwright.     Also  I  going  to  visit  M^  CcJbet  in  t       " to^o     h  ^  ^i"'  "T  "T  '^  ''"'""^^ 
was  presented  with  a  peticon  fron,  one  Hon-.,   tl  t  "''  "''""^  '''■"  l>"i"^"»H-nt, 

.nay  in  part  see  the  g.' ivanc:':;^^    r':        J  ^  ;  '^  ^^^  -'"-;'•     ^"  'hat  by  this  you 
Cartwright  di.l  arrive  safe,  he  can  let  vou  he  r    ,      """  '''''"'"'  ^'"'^  "''■'^  <^'"'o»'-l 

Ma-  would  take  so.ne  sp..  .t  ,;'  ""7. "    ""     '*'"  """'"•     '  '^'^^^  ^'^^  "- 

the  suppression  of  the  inlo.e .u ^Hf  tl::;  i;.,;:!;:!:'  '"^^  ""'  ''^  '"^^  "'"-»"-.  and  ,or 

c^lSr^iSb  n::ei.:r:;i         i;!:r'"*^ "  ^'-'--  -  -«- 

mil  ii.h.ri I )  ,i,„„|,.  „.,,,' „.,,,. ,        '  ','"  '""""  "  »»n«liin,t-  halh  h,.,,„  (a,  i 

™.o  hi„  .h„«  i. :  ,he  i„e,o„a  i.  .  cop,  „,  i^  'V';.\l  pCj ol/.S CoJ:;,^.:.!: HSlt^ 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


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-.V »- «-» .0  H.  >l:;  :;;'4"r  ;xr:  rr;:^  :;trr"" "  -'■"' "  --^ 

Sir 

Boston  Dccenib.    [  ^  "'"■  ''""O'lrs  faithfull  Servant 

5.  1(10.5.  )  IfouEFtT  Cakk. 

Sir.  Altl.ough  in  the  letter  al.oven.entioned  sent  to  von  bv  Thirston    I    witl,   Mr  xr        •  , 
gave  yon  a  partienlar  amnnit  ofwi.at  was  let..,!  l.v  „/  ■        .i        "''""'  ^'  '''"'  '^'   Mavencke 
Courts  proclamation  bv  .sound  o    T     n  ,         '        "'"".  ""'  ^'"'""'^^''^  Massachuset,s  Gen-" 

tl.e.everalU.opiesofn.aZll,c^^r     .1  ;;    ^T  Tr  '•    ""'"'«  ^"^  ^''---lo-d 
l-e  inclosed  !he  ori.inall  ^,  ^^ ^   ;;  7    'r  r  "^  "'"  '  ""^  '""'^^  '^^  ^^'"•'  >- 

with  one  that  ean.e  to  n.v  hand.  ,sin       ve  s  nt      e  "  "  T  '"  '•'"■^'"■"  '•"••■^'  '•"--^''-• 

part  what  we  nn.re  lully^her     .  I  "   .  ".'"'•"  ,""■"""■"■''  '•■""'•'  'l-at  you  n.av  see  in 

or  .he  Bay  of  the  Mai::::;;;:  ^  ^rT'^zs :'  t'"'"'""'  '"'""^  -'■''-  ^'^""•'-" 

present  then  I  have  said  above,  b 't  thai  J  I,,!'  "  "'  "''  ""  "'"'•*^  '"  ^'"'"'  f^'-ipt  at 

Your  Honours 

Faithful!  Servant 

Robert  Carr. 


[  N'vw    Kni;liui,l,  I.  -j:.-;  j 

J;'in;;::r:ri,;:::;;r;,;;:::'™',:;,';:;:'"''" ^■"™- > 

.^■.■»li,m,.,l  i;,r  ir.  l„-  ;„„.  ,„  „„,„,  m,i,„,„„.,  '"  '""  '  "'  ""'»'  »''"■  «' 'ii  m 

.•o:i:;;r:: ;:;;;::..  ;'!;;:;:;::\;;;;;:;;^    ---.^  -; ^>.  r  .......ion . 

'I-  <- V,  w h  ,hev  nnH,  .eared  ■       d     „„  ^^      ^    "  '"7''""-'  "'-  ''••rae.oriness  of 

""•'•'•  •"  •'••   V  (V.niJ-  h..,,P  ,„„,    ,.,.,„  """'"^   ■^""'1''- nor  reaso M  prevaile  wi.l. 

'-I   V  Indian  Saehin.s  )  ul.ch    '  K  •  "  "T    T  " "'"'"'•  --^  <  »'  IX-u-h 

i".   ^  .l.ouKh   V-  (Vanish   ( « l/n..u      I  7    l''^  ^^'^  "'"'  "•  •'"  J'-'i- 

"Hendan.s  eitia-r  hv  .hen,  .;,*"'     ""  ''"'  '''""^  ^  •'"'-l-"^  •".-  as 

unjUH,lveon,,.lavned„,  ,,:',;  7:  •'"""'"^V  "r?"'  "'"""  """   ""'-  I  I"--. 

J-'  -I- .Lake  kno«ne.,.  Mi    Ma^^  .,  nr""  t         'T'"''  •"""^" '  "'- 

•nnnpe..   v-    v   (ien-rall    C.         ;  .1    7 '' ^' """'••"'"'• ;  .-»  -hey  proelavn.ed  by  sound  of 

'""t    «as    ,!„.  .s„,,,,.an,esl   Ju.liea.ory    .n    .ha.    Province.    ,).,.  y 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     II. 


lU 


Comiss"  pretending  to  hear  appealer  was  a  bread,  of  tbeir  priviledires  m-u.f.H  fV,       u      u 
Kings  royall  father  &  eonf.nn'd  to  then,  by  His  Ma-  owne  letter  and  fi!.  I  H  m  ^  '^' 

it.     By  wha.h  they  have  for  the  present  silenc't  abort     ty;:.i^; ';:i:nr 
against  tbeui,  and  were  all  lost  at  sea.  ^  Petitions  which  desired  justice 

To  ehide  His  Ma-  desire  of  their  admitting  men  civill  and  of  eonipetent  estates  to  be  fr 
they  have  made  an  Act  whereby  he  that  is  24  veares  old  -i  h„,w.L  f.  free-men, 

"'•  '-  ''ivil'  li.K  another  of  his'being  or.l.^h.^ ^^^^  ^7^'^;  ^U  •  "I'Tr '^  ""'"^'"'^ 
shillings  (besuics  head-money)  at  a  single  rate,  may  then  1  v ^  b:. "t.;  .  ';;  t  7  'T'  '"' 
to  y'  Court,  and  it  shall  be  put  to  y^  vote.  •  '"'  ''"*"'''  l^"""" 

The  Comiss-  examin'd  many  townsliipps  &  found  that  scarce  tlnv,.  i,,  ..  i        ,     , 
single  ra,e  ;  yet  if  this  ra.e  was  gencrall  it  would  be    .^  b.      b     T,^'''t:    '7.^  '"'  '' 
though  be  be  a  servant  and  pay  no.  -  may  be  a  Free.nan  '  "  ^iuircb-Member, 

They  will  not   admit  any  who  is  not  a  member  of  their  Cliiin.l,    ,  .     e  r- 
children    to    baptisuie    ye.    they   will    marry    -heir   cl!;;;;:."      ^  h.^/    .^"r'  'V'' 
admut  to  baptisme,  if  they  be  rich.     They  dui  imprison  and  barbar  u^  1  '     T 

baptuing  children;  as  himself  complain'd  in  his  pitition  to  y^  C.w!      Th    e  Z  r^: 
«.ll  no    admit   to  y  Comunion  they  compell  to  come  to  their  sermons  bv  (or  il       I  '       " 
five  shdbngs  lor  every  neglect :  yet  these  men  thought  their  own  pavi.,.  o.'om   s  mi  "" 

coming  to  prayers  in  Kngland  was  an  insupportabletyrannv.  ''    "''  ""' 

Ibey  hav..  put  many  (^lakers  to  death,  of  other  Provinces   (lor  wbi..l>  ..I      .1 
aguinst.)     First  they  banislf,  them  as  (Quakers  upon  pan"  'c       ,  ^        ^ ""  I"?""'"' 

returning.     They  have  beaten  some  to.jellv,  and  been  (otb  r         V  """'"n  '"  '" 

and  tliey  say  the  King  allowes  it  in  bis  lett'ers  to  them.     ^1^1^'^^'  '"  ""'""' 

Sn.r '-  ^"  ^"'■' -  —  --  -  -  -^^^^ 

.:;;;:ab;:::;:;;;:-:^-::;:;i:v 

Amongs,  others,  who  ever  keeps  Christmas  J,av  is  to  pav  Five  IV.m.ds  '  '"'"^^  '"  "• 

1  hey  caused  at  length  a  Mapp  of  their  Territories  to  be  ina.le,   hut  it  w  k  „,    I     ■ 

'->  •'"•"'•'-'  -"1  ^■--      In  it  .hey  da For,  Alhauv vo  .  i  '"  ":'""""""■ 

Sea.      iiy  their  South  line  ,hey  intrench  upon  Coh .„•  ,   .  i:  ^  '?  !""  ;-"'; 

C-onecticot;   ami  on  the   Fast  ,hey  have  usurped  Vn.Uun  MasonV    m    ^'l    l  '^'n'"  """' 

patents  .V  said  , ha,  y  Comiss"  luul  nothing  ,o  doe  belwix,   ,he,,/,u         P  ( ■ '  ,       "       '•"?■' 

^"'•"  ;•;•; ''"'  ""■"•  •■""-  ^-   ■'••"ve.-  possesion  to  M^  (;orge  or  ,.         .      ,    T^  n"""^"  ''' 

tiiey  did  not.  '^  '"        "is  .Ma     reasons  why 

The  Comiss"  bein;,  a,   Fisca.o.p.ay  when  they  reeenved  His   M;,.^-  |,„„,  ,,,.,  , 
them    ,o    see  ,he   Harbours  lortilied  \-  sen,    their  wnrrmt.  ..  .  'oman.h.d 

-1-""^  ' ' '  at   .ncbatinieandp       :,::',       i:::::;7-  "••""  '""   nver. 

;:-■-";- "•   l"-<   «'•   •">^.o".  iron,  whn.ce  .wo  Ma^l,  C  .  ?;"' ! ."""  "'' ' 

V"""""  "'"'  -"• '■  -"■-"  '"  h.lbul  the  townes  either  ,,,         ,  '     "'",  ^""'■'"'"-  '""' 

""■n.  by  the  (■ ,.,  ,|..,„.  „„„„,,    ,.,i|,,  ,„,,,  '  ""    •  •"  ""I"  anyrhiug  comanded 

both  w.'.  Ie..er  and  warnm,  were  h.'s,  a,  s.r  ""'-ennng  letter  ,o  y'(Vu„i«.™. 

.:;:dr:v::^;:i;;Lri;::h:;:e::::;' ;::  ^i^^^^^r'-^'  -"  -• •>•  '•"- 

They  .„.  ....  ..bode  at  ^'^^^r.,:::^!^-^^^ 


I'f'.'l 


III 


lis 


NEVV-YOHIv  COLONIAL  MANIISCR 


rPTs. 


Sfiit  (.way  to  Xi'wliiivon  lor  (i 


brotufht 


<'V(<r,  &•  t 


i>  niiiiiiiffc  liicii-  ...still 


loir  nion-  .s.Tunly.     (';,,,|,,i„   l),„i,,,l  (;„oki 


'•iilllc  ill  liist'iiriiic  ill  y  Kim 
lln'iii  to  !)(.  sfi/cd  lor  ]|is  Mii'i' 
I'liviltMiu..  of  ihcir  Chiirt, 
•lone  in  it.     c,,,,!.  |.j,.,.,.,,    ^^ 


t'«  ;  iiiiti  liic  ("oiiii,><s'"  I) 


n.u;  is  roportod  to  have 


■  roviiicc,  whicl 
iisi',  till  liirt 


'iiiK  iiil'ormcd  tlint  lie  had 


1  wn-..  siis|),rl..d  to  l.r  \Vlii,li,.v.s  or  (;«H;s 


nia 


iiiid  rd'iisiim  t 


K'l-  oidns.      IJiit  Cii,,!.  (;„„|^ 


my 
I'ausi'd 


o  answer  hel'orc   v''  ( 


Kiiv  soini'tliiiiir  to  tin 

'I'luy   ol'  Ihi.s  ( 
•'Xt'fiilc  Ihrni,  \- 


ir  CNliih 


"•  <''i'i.s|.ori..,i  \\lij,li,.v  and  (;„|1 


iillll.ss'' 


iii^'  stanih'ns  upon  tlie 


so,  I  licit'  w 


into  .Nfw-I'lngliinii, 


lis  no  nioro 


may  prolm 


l.ly 


oloiiy   siiv   thiit    kiiiu  (' 
Xiiinli'd  th.Mii  a  Cliiiri 


liiilcs  y"  Kirsl  triivc  tl 


f'oloiiiriistli.'y  |.iiy  th,.  liilh  |, 
■i«'ir  pri\  il.Mlucs  uiaiit.Ml  || 


<'r  its  ii  waiiiint 


"•'•'  powt'i-  to  iiiiik,.  litwoH  and 


ii.sc  tl 


"I  "•'  iiil  p>l(|  iind  silv 


:'"nst  liinisHlW  his  .su,.,vN.sDrs,  and  that 
ill!  jri't,  llii'v  ar..  Ir..,'  U 


IT  our  which  llicv  si 


'Pi 


lev  hope  ,    I 


"''"•'■'^"  """  llK'.Vinv  not  ol,lii,v,lt ;  Kiim,  | 


an  (' 


ycarcs  ihcv  , 


sonic  hiivc  diired  to  s 


>.v   "lilni-.  totiiv  the  Kinu.  the  |,„rd   ( 


III  I 


iisil\ 


■"!''"  '""   I'.v  vvnlinu.   and  heiore  tl 


liiiii'ellor  iiiid  v 


>v  eivilitv, 


'I'l 


lin  I'olonv  liirii 


ty.  who  kiiowes  wli.ii  v' 


I'll   liiii 


le  a  eh 


if'lied  Croniw 


■■••111  ol'lhis  Dutch  wiirr  uiav  I.e  ' 


sccrelarics  loo;   seven 
iiipe  niiiy  come.     \iiv. 


Colh'.lcc:  ;iM.I  those  y-|iav..relrealedt 


''"   ^^""  ""'".V  iiistrniiients  ,miI  of  their  ( 


11'kI    many   iidviinced   to   he    .M 


IT  since  Jfis  .Mii'i"  h 


'orpoiiiiion  and  their 


•leciared    ii    |.' 
ri>M.iN-\v  i: M.rii,  \ 


•uistriilcs. 


Th 


■>laii 


lid  sol 


ipp.V  rctiiriic,  are  iniicj 


I  res 


ipccted 


;m<l    many   times    in    tl 


'<•'(  ('roinweli   I'.v  one  .M-  Wensioe  to  I; 


now  heleivc  t 


licv  ( 


iciii.sclves  to  h 


It'll-    lawes    stile    tin 


icm.sclves    this    Sr 


he 
vTi:.    this 


l''">"ml  whiil   tiixes  tliev   plea.sc.   I 


few  .soldiers  iliey   keep  at   their  ( 


.M 


asili 


:i,uisirate  t;!().  \' 


ml   Iheir  iu 
The  < 


••iiinpls  <'onld   I 


•"v.'inor  haih  a  iiiindn.d 


K'ver  vcl  he 


pound 


seen, 
vciirlv, 


every 


Tl 


icy  convert    Indians  hv  I 


(ilicy  their  iiejitl 
filHes  ^^     T 
<lisiiiii:iiislied  from  t 
iian-c  ucncioiis  iiiii 


'k'II   Sachiiiis 


i"i"ir  tlicni  to  conii.  \   ||,.i„ 


1(1  I 


''.V  iippoiniinir  ruler.' 


iiiiti 


mcrs.   iV    haliits,  of  t 
lose  who  iire  not,  ,,^,.,,pt  i,  |„.  | 


c  scnnons.   h\  tt 
imiomrst   them. 


iii«  1 1 


iciii  not  to 


T 


lis  Ciloiiv    w  I 


i\  cs  scornc 

ii<'li   halli   ciii;ni,s.sed  tl 


lose    whom    they   say   iii 
l>ciie,r  hired  to  ht 


over  tenns.  twenties, 

••'  ••onvcrled  cannot   he 

'are  sermons    uhicli  llu' 


nch.'si,  hiiili  111. my  towns.  Imt  not 


"■  "liole  iiiide  of  .New  Ki.urlimd,  a„d 


to  he  Secoimet   Itrook 


one  rejiiliirlv  huilt  with 


on  y- South  West  iiinl  M 


in  its  jiisi  limits  ;  w'-i'  v"  ( 


is   therefore  fh 


"miss"  Iind 


-  .i-vn  ir. iu'l.  or.hos         .;      ,        ,  :  '".'f  '^^'^  ""  "-  ^"-"  •■-••  -d  two  ri.ht 

'--  <l-  -  air Iv  planted  i.nd  cue     t       „  ,   Z  T"'  ^  '•''  "'"'^""^  "'-•' 

wa«  tortilled  this  yciuv  I....  w„h  two  |,lo,l        .:"!,:  Tt  T'"""-  -''   " ^  'i^'"-     I- 

*"  "'••  '-oa.ie.  where  shipps  nms,  pi.ss  ,   i  1  \'""'  '"•''"■"  ''  '••■'^' I'""  ""  '^I-hI 

*-•"-"•>•   wo. n  the.;  'streets  .'rook  j     '       ,  '  ,    "'"'^  ":'"  "-  ":--     '''''-  ' -  -. 

.laves.  „,onll,.s.  .H..,.s.ms  .„  th..  vcir.'   cin     •.  '  "    ""  """'"""'y  ""'I  re  neiil,..r 

rainhri.!,  thev  hi.ve  i.  woo!    ,     II T  ^  T  '""  ^':">.""""  '•>■  '"-  ^-di^L  n-nnes.      u 


Ik'.v  hiive  a  wood.'ii  .•..lied;;.  j,„d  in  ..'  v.r.l  ■>  I.,.,   1        .       /  .'" "'"•      "' 

«  her.'  V  Co.m.ss..  saw  hat  .......     Th.'v  s  .i  i     ,ev  .  ' '  ''^"  '"'•^'•'''  '"^  ""'  ' "^^ 

<--.i  .V  .Ins  ...1 ,,.  mav  ,„,,      V  ,  "'"     ''■'■'  "'[ '  ' "  -re  at  h.'1,..|...     „   „.,.,   ,„. 

-y  -Lcllsto  y^  Kinu.  as-.onn     vl         .:     r'";'^  '"  >V'"'"'' "'  >'  ^•"nn-ration  a. 

'"  '•"'<  *''<to..v  too.  th,.  Kin.  hit,      r  ,'    "'"  '"""•■  l"-"^''"""'- 

^- •  -  Mis  >,; tirst ...,:;;;; ;;;  ;^.  ;:;:„':;;'  -t""  ''\ '""•"■" " •  '"•"-"" 

-'"  M-  >•' ^--"i-"  •'...  hav..  ha.i  ne„h.::2. :     u        '    n  "T    ' "  '"'"'•     "^  '""''">"'« 

""  '"^^  ^"  • ^'  -  —  - '^'-  -  ••.^•":-;:-:m;:;:.c:^:o:::z^ 


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Action,  yet  they  are  «o  overawed  that  they  can  do  nothing  to  remedv  if      Tl  , 

'1  iH  now  with  tliem  as  it  was  with  the  Ki„rr's  mrtv  in  A  ,    '  "'^'  ""'^^  '">''  *''"^ 

derided  for  hein^  so  civiil  as  to  aceon.rmv  n.e  of  ^  '"  ^'^^"'""'•^"  «  t-ne.  One  of  tliese  was 
l^oston,  and  others  of  Boston  deri^Zll^fl,  :  "iZ^l^^Z  '■  "^^^  TT  '^  '"''  ^° 
Com.ss-  In  IJoston  lyes  ten  iron  gnns  brought  from  v  ■  .  .  ^"^  ^"'^''^  ''  "^"'^'^  *°  ^ 
which  wonhl  do  w,.ll  at  Piscatornnv  to  de  t  H  ^  '"'^ '"'"' '"'^^"  *"  Cronnvells  time, 
'-'••".  H-they  be  the  Kings.  '    '  """  ''""  """^"  °'  *''■''*  "'-^  where  tl,e  nunsts  are 

fron.  n.aking  any  colnplliinU'to  Il!e'S','„t!»  "'''"'  "^  ^°""'  ""  ^"^'^  '"  ^'^''"  ^"^^  "ff"ghten  all 

■.:,;",:::  t;::,xs,,^i:r™r,,:n  ^'  '"":■:  ^™-  ^-'"  -^  r  «.!..„., 

'"  -^n,,.,,.,,.  ,,,„,. ;.  ,„„„  „„„.  „,.  „;,; ;     :  f;  :;f;;;''"™;;  »"«■"  "--y  o."-)  «■„„ 

Connnon-wealth-like  ;  (heir  wav  of  worcl.in  •       ^         ^  '"■  "'">'  °'  P"verment  is 

i"  it.  for  they  persecute  all  othi.r  form"      '  ^^  "''^  ""'  "'""'  Congregationall ;  they  are  zealous 


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a>/c>«./  A-icolb  to  lord  Arlington. 


Afy    Lonl.  1  ■'>'■<•'>■  l^nglarMl,  I.  2^7.  ] 

Afi.T  a  lonu  expectation  of  His  M-i""  riirH,„,  j-      .• 
nivr  ,br  whi..h  I  heare  not  of  "  ;  pa  en,         In  J T^'VT"'^  ""  ""'''"•"'»  "^  ^^'•■™ 
"•"'-  "•>•  -••■  •••"H  to  n,v  great  ehag  ,'  *  ''  '""'  "'  """^  """  ''"^'^  -"'-""'' 

— •  "•■  — aryes  to  .iddjers  &  t  u"       :  .Z""''"''"'''":'^  ^^■'"••''  --">•  ""-«!  on  the 

nlKcers  and  sonl.Iy"  in  this  .'xp  di,io„     ,>.       ,  '         '"-■"'!  "'^'  '""'•^"^'•^  '"  ""  """  P-- 

in«pl"yed,  nnlesse  FHs  ,M,,i^  Jj,,  ,„„  ,    "", ''  "  l'''-'^^'™'""'  of  the  worke  to  which  thev  were 

-iwuever  is  possible  tor  his  :  '     ^^^Z:^'  ""  ^""  ^  "^  "^  ""-  ''-•"""^  ''>  ^  ^  «""- 

will  eome  to  vo„r  F.o-"  hands  |,v  A'  <,o       '  "'  ''"'"•  '""  '""  >"'"'^-^-     Thisexpresse 

n  -lours,  ^  „.„,  „,  „,  own  •„    riu  ve  :  rT"^  r'"""''"'  '''•^'  ">•  >'-  -'<-  '^-"e 

».-  Im.l.  served  Mis  AFa-"  faithfnllv  I^  ,  n  I,  •  l',"'  '  """•^"T'  '"  '"'"'  "•"-"  -P-'ves 
;l...r,e„  n,y  .liscorse  of  the  sci.ua.iouT  Ij  7^7^^'  n?  ''"""  ^""^  ''"^ -'" 
I»Ml.nnorecannevern,akegoo.lhispre,en       wi     i   '  T'  T"  '^"""'"'''  •'''■"  '"-V  I-ml 

li"-  ...on.ioned  in  his  paten,  ;  an.l  ,  ,,  V  '""'".v";''-  '>f  any  part  of  the  Rive;  bv  the 

-ni...  I  take  the  boldnesse  ::,:';::•;;''  7  "f  "'  """'  ^^^"'  '"->•  -'"'^•i- 
poin,  of  latitude  is  no,  evpres',,  n  real    "n.         '  "       "     'I'  ""'""""  '"'  ""'  -•"'l--e  in 

'"  »l-  variation  „f  ,.  ,,..,,,.  ,,.       ,        „       .  ""7""-  '"">•  '-  J"«tly  argued  an.!  proovM 

ann.ngs,  oiImt  fraCs  of  i.i..vif,l.  .         •    i-  •  '»<'rkeley  and  S^  (Jeorire  rar,,.r,.t 

Finns,  and  |.u,ch,  ,s  so  crush-d  bcwel^  .  ni  ''"•'"'   """'"  "'"^'  "•'"'••''  ^irh  Sw'eed, 

V    -     III                                        '•  '"•"  "''<'  present  inlm b  (".ko  ....,j„.,f  ,.      .,,  "' 

^"^'-  "i-  J-  i---^!-" nnot  possibly  Nubsist  in 


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:^  :r  ::rr :. ;:,:::;:  r  ;;;;tt '"" " ''-  ''"^ '  --'  •'-  ^-'-^  ^-  ^-  ^o- 

J..rd  Berkeley',  inter         ."or^.r  'T  ""'''"^'  '^"-- ^'-•'^^''  «"laware  and  the 

^lonnnions  from  the  land    o  tltn,  in     f       ??'  "'"7  ""'•''  ""''  •■"■"^•^"•'^''  ^°  «-  ^^^^v"" 
frou.  each  si.le  o    t.Uhe^  :,-.!;    >?//H"^'^'n''^       ""'^•''  ""'''^  ^^^'•'"^•^  ""'^  '"'^^--« 

i>ot..  planter,  and  u2:zi:';n:::  ;!t:  ^^T ''  ""^^^'^  ^'"  ^^^  '''y ''--''  -^ 

.ea.  three  part,  ol"  n.nre)  l.ein,  ^!Xl^::SlX:1Z^^/:^:^tZ"^^^^^^^  <- 
beene  seated  here  diver,  yeares  a.  a  laetorv,  an.l  their  es    tes  v    I  .^^  "''^  ''"'' 

with  their   c„rn..ponde„ts  and  Iriend.  in  Hollan  1  Hi  \    f  :.,:^ '""^  '"^77- 

some  extraordinary  intram'his..n,ent  tl„.  .„  1 1  •.  '"^"'^  "'^  '^''^  I'l^'aseth  to  graunt  them 
absolutely  destrovlll  tl^  v  ^  ^  ^  ti:;;::;:''''''"","';''"^  '"^''"^  -'"  """-^  will 
in  thi.  tin.e  of  warre  after  ..      .dde  .    ''    (•^'•"■"t'  a.nle  the  n„>ate  love  to  their  conntry 

support  thi.  ,overnn.nt  he,  tl  n  c  U  /  "  ■'',  l'  ''"'"'"'""  *"^''  *°^  '""'^  "'»'  *-''•"•  -» 
nation,  who  a,  ti.s,   (as  ue     t  „d  1  v  e  T"      -i  r''""""""  '^^■"'"  ""^^-  ''"'"-^  '"'  «'  "«ne 

knowing  the  knae  e  f  .  n,:^  Z:Tm^  7  '•'"""""•;-'"  -«-i-ig-,  bnt  not 
dis..onragen.ent.and.taynott:t'::.::  '','■';•:,;;:,;;:''-  "^^  ^"''^  T  ''"' 
of  onr  transactions  at  Boston,  the  origin  di.  u     ./    '  '  ,    '""'''''  ''•''"''■'"  ''"'  ••°Py^^« 

Cartwri.d.t,  His  M,.-  will  r    ,  1  ,I  '"■''■  ''''"  '""'  '"'^''"  ^^i"'  ^'"1 '"•■H  <-''orge 

ProdanKUion.     The     ^.1.,     ,,''''';'''"''  "">'  '""-'^  «''  "^  -'"'''■'  --Pt  their  furious 
will  send  over    for  w     1  ,  '''  •'"■"  "'  "  '^"""'  '"  «'•''  "''^'t  --"proofe  His   Nfa'" 

' c:;;:;,,: ;: :™;,!';^,™r:;  ^:S'' ,:;;:,;■"  -7; -  ,^i»"- ^  -  > 

make  an  exact  relation,  Sir  |{ol,er,C.>rri        '"''""'"     "''""  "^'"""''  ''"•  ''^''^  '«  well  ahle  to 
transactions,  to  V..  m'    M     ' '^         'n   '"■"  i;'"  '""^"""^  '''^"'•^  ""'^'^  '"'•"-•  """""• 

bath  :^.on  be,;er  2:^.^,::z7uXx\:7r'''r  ^'^''""''"" ''"" "'""  >•'■•  '- 
-i-i;  -.  and  .cuities ;  whereof  ;.o.:::,^;;..t:.s::- ;:;:;:—.;:-  ^'"^" '-  ""■  '-• 

tb '  mi:; ':;;::::  ,;:t:  Hi:  m"""  'r  ""^^""  "^  "^"'"  •"■  '"'•  ^'"--""---  '~ 

blesse  n^y  end.".," 'r  ""*""*''^  ''  "'""""•'""  '"''>    '"'"•'-'•  ''it  shall  please  (iod  to 

My  Lord  i  uiust  b.'artilv  Ui'uir  v.>M.i...r  >i, .,  , 

bo.bof,hes..,d.l"a,..i..,l,.'?'^V.      ..J       -^  l.v  .■.m.sul..ra„o,.  I taken  ol  ,he  .....vssi.ye., 

^.  which  is  worse,  with  :  J.       "1     ■    ,'","  T''  "'"■*'  "'  '"•^' """""  •"""""  "'"'  '•-<""■ 

defence  of  ills  Ma-  Z^^lZa:^''       f  T"  T'  ""''"  '"  '"'""'  "'  "'"'"  ""  ""-^ 

St.  should  VNee  In-e  alia.k't  hy  a  foraii.  lorce.     Jn  which  ,ase  1  look., 


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so  much  tryall  the  last  yeare,  of  our  neiirhho"  of  Conccticott    thnt  T  ,.,       *  i 
better  hands  than  tl,o,se  few  which  I  hrou^.t  wiM,  mee  uWe' .    n  V  "         f"'^  "f^""  ""'^ 

the  nearest  is  a  hnndrod  miles  .iistant  frmn  th.  ,  i         ''""'' '"'"  ^"""■'^  garrisons, 

furthest  two  huu.lred  .V    i   y  M     ^  ""'"'  "";  "'"'"''  ''  '"'"^''•-'  "'"'  '''''y  >"i>e.s,  the 

charge,    which  will  hecon  'V    l!!;  wi"     T.  r^dTf  V"'^  '"'";  ^"  """""^^'^  ^  ^^'-^^  ^ 
discourse  I  shall  onelyaddeth-it  the  rlZi  ,"""■"   ''''"'''^""   '■"•■^""''-     '^«  this 

the  trust  reposed  in  tl  n     fro        hc.>    o  n  3'^     ""  ""'""  """^•^'  ""^  ^'"'"^^  ''^''^  *"  ^°"- 
necessities  ^  hlowne  over'h^TlVS.  1^::^,;::^;-  "'^^  "^  -"-  *'»  *'■«  -nne  of  their 

left  a  piece  of  service  of  the  Tate^    cnnV  T  ^"""^  ''''''  "^^'""'y'  ^""^  ^^ey  have 

Ma"=  should  not  cause  th     nl^e  t    L^t  n  "f  "';"''^'  ""'^'^  '^  ^"'•"^'^^'-  ""^  '^  "- 

Leward  Islands,  whi.-l         v    by  Hi!  M V  '        r  T'  ""'  '""  ^""  '"^'^  ■"  ^''^  '""^  "^ '•^"  ^hose 

Governo-  of  .Ta  ,ai,.a,  h       n'u!  v'd  .      'TT',"  T  7  r"'^'"'  *°  "'>'  '^"'•'^  Willoughhy  or  the 

and  sold  to  the  (ion:.  ^        r,^-  ..j,  J^ ,  ;  ^  ""  X  "T"  ^""^  ^"'""^-  ^''''  '"•-^"^• 
from  thence,   ,heir  ,rade  in    0,,i   u     v  ,'"'";,'  ^f^''-'''"""-     ^^'"^'^  }"  Dutch  driven 

S.nyards..,ddsooneco;;;t;;:KoyIclX;:^^^  ^  ^'  ^^'  ^  ^ 

of  ^:^X  b^  c^d:;'|;r::';::;:?:r'''^''-  ^"  -^  - -•  --'-'-^  '^-^  the  mfbnnations 

p.H.rn.anc.^fn,y  i.ty  will  e^^  .^Xr ^"  1;:^ ^'f  ^"  T--  "'^  y'   """^*'^"  *'- 

April!  the  0-[,G(iG.])  My  Lord 

New  Vorke.  )  ^  °'  ^°'"  ™»«t  humble 

„,     .,      ,      ,  and  most  faitlifull  servant, 

lo  the  Lord  Arlinefon.  ,,    v 

It.    AlCOLLS. 


C'(V««J  Mro//.,  to  Lord  A,-} hi,, ion. 


Hiulit  Hon''!' 

'"  ' siiieracon  of  the  ifood 


[Ni'W  iJiKinii.l,  1.  ill;,.  ] 


■■'  ..M..>u..'.acon  01  the  irood  service  .loue  hv  Sir  If..!.'  (•„•.•   <•  ..    t  i      ^ 
Arthur  Slock  in  re.iucinu  Dcleware  from  tic      „  ■     ;    .',  ^  'f  V    '"'  ^""■'  '""'   '•'"•'''^"'•' 

'li'l  ' I-  it   reasonable  (as  tar  '  '  !^  ''"•"' '-''""••'••  "'-  ^'-n.uis.on" 

tl."t  you  would  please  ,'  proc   ,. l,  ,   r^  'r*::':""" "■'  '":"•  --  "y  ^^  stock. 


pHMIirc   iiMto  (hcill  ; 


■|";'  -"•;;,""  and  .•oulirma.'on  ofih.-  severali  plauia. s 

riuiur  inuiosa's 

"Itch   Knsigiies 

taking  of  the 

line 


Fort  James  in  \,.u'  York     l 
the  Id'"  d;iy  of  April  l.liKl     (" 


Wight  Hon'' 


'I',,  fi...  I  .,„,)    « ,.i-     . 


\oiir  most  humble  Servant 

l{|'  ii.\iii>  NuoLr.s. 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 
J^ord  Chancellor  Clamidou  to  Colonel  Kicolh. 

[New  Englnnil,  I.  841.  ] 


•niscarried.     I  l.ope  Colone  Ca.tret  I  ath  d  en  vo   '       '°  ""'''''  "'^"'  ^''»*  '"'-^''^  "^  '"'"e  have 
arnvall.  &  how  long  it  .-,.  bef  ' 'Xf  r^:rr' °^-'"  ^ 

fi"    that  your  friends  here  have  not  heen  u         1  u'  rr'"'"""'  ^"'  ^''^  >'-  -*" 

wdl  come  to  yo^  hands  by  a  shipp  to  which  the  Duke  In  .  "^  ""'  '^''"^'''^''-  ^'"«  '^"er 

go  to  New  Yorke,  or  whether  it  will  cl  a^otl.e       '  "7"  ".  'T  "''  "'"^'^  '^  ^""'"^  *« 

a  good  cargo,  upon  the  Dukes  desire     ^ 'iicl         J    ',?  ^''''*'^' '^  ^''"^ '--''-^^ -th 
Dukes  accon^pt  for  the  benefitt  of  the  sol    e         L^^^^^^^^^  "/'"  ''"'"°'^'^'-  --^  "PO"  the 

Colonell  Cartret  of  what  will  be  n.ost  w     t  d'    T^  .     \         "'  ''"'  ^''''''  '''^'^^'^^  ^^^"^ 

tl.e.MassachusettsColo„v.onlytlwaI.  tt.l  dt  Ml  T'"'  '°  '''  ''  ^'"^  den.eanour  of 
dutifully  ;  for  which  they  will  receive  t  „  .  '  ^''''  ''"  .  '  °'^'''  ^"'""'^'^  '"-''"''^•^  tlien.selves  so 
tl-  behaviour  of  those  ^f  Bolt::^  '^^X  hi  ^T' '  T' V'"'  ""^''  ''''  ''■'''  '-^^  <^ 
Morrice  hath  sent  you  the  originali  to  be  e  1  u-  r  T"  '  """""'  '  ^"P^"^*^  ^''^  '^^'-'"tary 
timher  by  other  conveyances'that  they  m    -  L^.     !!    1  "  ""^  "^  *"°  ">«^''  '''^'"g  -"^ 

obedience  to  it,  woe  shall  give  then.  S.se  to  re,  !  >  ^  ""^''•'-  ^"'^  '*"  "'^>-  ''«  "«'  give 
tl>e  affronts  which  he  hath'received  T  ..  ZV,  r'^'  ''""  ""  ""'  '^^"^  ''"--  "^ 
m  truth  done  all  they  ought  to  doe,  at  1         .    n    d  ,'  ''  '''''''''  ''"  ^'"""  -'-  ''-'^ 

his  purpose  to  recall  any  body  whose  h  si  ,e    e  or       .  ''  "T  ■""'■'"'  '"  ''"'  -^^^  '^  ■"^  ""^ 

-  ydethere;  and  I  heare  M^Maver  c  ^    .;      '^^  '^  ^•""^"'-^  '-  them  to 

that  some  of  you  be  here,  when  ,  .:,;.."■:  '"  """'  r'^'  '^  -'"  >•<•  —rv 
Colonell  Cartret  will  be  here,  and  the  His  ll  ti  1 7  T,  "'"  ''"'""  ""'"'^  ""•'^•"-  ^  ''"l- 
suppose  the  same  ship  which  brin.s  .h  s  ,';!::';    -wi  '"'  /'"  *""  ''^  ""  •"^^'""--     ^ 

the  use  of  the  Comn.i.ssioners  i„  such  cr.n.o^l  ,i  '"'''■•'■  '"''"*  *^  «^'"'  l-^'  "'«  '^'a-r  for 

n'ost  proper.     I  «„d  your  frien  .  wl     ^  ^  7^"  '''T  """  ''"'"'""  ^  ■'^"■'"  ^^  ^'-^''t 

and    that   you    intend    .shor.lv    ,o  renI!:^  :;':;■ ''''^r'" ''''^ '^-''-^  long  eno '^h 
encouragen.ent  by  yo'  e..an>ple  to  looke  a  lit.l      b.;  '7'         '"'";  '"""'  """^'^   ""'  ^«'-vo 

the.  Count:^.     I  wish  you  all  happynes  J         t:tXX'  ''  '"  '"'"'  '^°'  "^ 


'orcester  House  ) 
13.  Apr.  IGGO.     I 

Coll.  Nicolls. 


^  our  aflectioaute  8erv« 
(signed)  CLAnE.NDov.  C. 


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Colonel  Nicolh  to  the  Commissaries  at  Albany. 

Messieurs  t-^-^ork  Paper.,  1.35.] 

Trade  with  the  Indp.ns,  hntTol ZZZ^^^^^^^ 

present  and  you  cannot  but  know    h  tfe  tZt       ^"\       "  ^^  ""  ^'''  ''''''  ^^  ^  --« 

away  before  that  two  or  three  dmnken  s  ■  ,1  o  k'tw^  :."  ""  ""  "'"''  '^'^''P^^  "--''* 
were  in.uediately  restored.  You  neeVnot  o  d  ubt  of  7'  nl  ^""'  '""  ''^'^  ^"^>'^"«  ^^^-h 
ibr  the  freedome  of  the  Trade  &^  and  I  vXh  v  ,1  ?'^     ^"^'''  '''''  *°  "^^^^^^^  '"y  orders 

second.  "'"^  ^  '^'^'^^"^  ^^•""^'l  ^°«  ^'^'^  lil^e  amongst  the  Burgers  to  the 

Je::t::fariw^;rrr;.r?;'''t'""7"^''^  ^  ^--^-  "'^  -^«  -^t^°- 

the  Inhabitants,  it  depends'  poryrrelrih*^  "^  "tp  T  ^■""'"^■•^  *°  '"^  '--«"  °<- 
as  are  already  priviledgt,  ami  ynVV^Z^^"^'  inkers  without  excluding  such 
priviledgtby  you  shou^:!  be  coLL;!  BaL!:'!  t,::!  17,:  f^"  '•"  f  "^^^^^ - 
well  as  for  the  Tra.le  i„  the  sunnuer,  so  that  I  re^^rftirE  aue'st  !f  r  "Ti '"  ""  ''''''''  '' 
Jansen  Vauderkell  back  to  your  discretions  ^  ^''''''''^  Lansinck  and  Jan 

To  the  3" 

Ihat  you  doe  not  over  nn.ch  re  ye  upon  vour  „  ''^  ^  ^omplyance  with  my  directions  and 

cases  wholly  led  to  vourseules    '      '       ^         °""'  ""^'^  ""^  Ju^igements  hereafter,  except  m 
To  the  4"' 

Ju;:;;rr:v:s  ■;;;::  ■;::;;;;;':;:.:";: :-"' " ,  ^•^^"■-  "■•  ^  --- ''--  -  ^«  ^^^-red 

>'-ip.-  .heir  necessities  and  .^        ^  h    ^H^^^^ 

•"•>al.i.an,s  howeuer  vour  hUelii.  >„"     "       f  y    ''"■'""  '"'  ';'    ^""•"'""  '"^  ^'"--nce  of  the 
quartered  and  acconu.da.ed  in  .h.-H  v  .',,^;  V^.r"'^    '"  '"'  ''""^  ""^  ""  ^''"'^""^ 

to  the  easing  of  those  upon  uhon.  soul.lie  s     r        nr t  e  "T  '"""'  '""  ''"''"'  "  "^"■'^'' 

Abrahan.  in  n.att.rs  relating  ,0  ,1„.  f,.,,,|,  '  '''^"■'"  ^■""  '"  '">'  ''"*'  ^'^  ^"^'I"- 

To  tile  .V 

and  ir;,;;;:;^::!;:;: :;.:;:;;;;:;:;;-;;-  ^'""7"^"  ^"'"  ^'"-  ""■  "-•'-  •"-  ^^  -'^ 

Indians.  '  '"  """""'  '"  ''""^xl'atiou  with  others  the  l{ivers  &  .Northern 

n.l:: undlr:;;;:;:  •;:.;;;;;:,:;;;;;•  ,;::"-'-^ ; '-•  •  ^~ y..^.  -■ was  a,  a,„ are 

/^O  Schepills  of  wheat  to  o      i  '  ^     ""'  '"'"  '"""■  "  "  '""•^'■''  ''  ^'^  '' ''-ne  who  .11.1  p^oHi.- 

Albany.     Thi.s  is  all  at  pr;!s.!i;,  r™;; '^   '"""  '""•'  '"  '^"■'"  '"  ■^--"'  -''  »-d  this  s.nlr  at 

t'li'Mune   ^  V-^  afP*  freind 

fort  James  ( 

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delation  of  the  March  of  the  Gave^-nor  of  Canada  into  Ke^o-YorTc. 

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territorj  es  of  h.s  Koyall  Highnes  tlie  Duke  of  Yorke  in  America 

Indians  in  their  owne  coun  rv  ^d  ort  T  T  '7^'''''''  ^""""^"^  ^•■'^"«'  ^'^  ^^^•''"-'- 
murthersandSpovl     vv    c      fei^^^^^^^^  '"''  "'""^'^  "P°"  ^'-»  *-  the  seuerall 

French,  and  th'e  "indians  Jl^tr^^'^Zl^':;'^''^^'^''-^^^^ 
discouragement  of  all  those  Inhahitta't.s,  vvl  "  i  g  ken  i  "  -  T  '  ^r/°  ^''^  "-«-ahle 
or  burnt  by  the  niauhaukes  •  If  not  t  .L-.l  '  .  ''  "  '''''''  ^^^'i^''  "sually  tortured  and  uaten, 
howses  burnt,  their  Ca     1 U  .'d  ^  tZZ  "^^/'f  !-'7^"-^"  "'-"-  ^^  -  th.ir  dwelling 

irench  with  heate  enougluo  n..°rover     fHt^ef  1  .^^^^fc'::^^  ''"""■^"''  >" 

northerne  latitude,  and  taking  their  tv.ne  tint  the    ,  /  ''  ['"^  '"  *''"  *'*'"'  *^*'^"-«'-'  "^ 

in  most  places  4  foote  aeepe)  ir^^izvi:::;:^:::^:::::^'  'T  fr^r" 

tyed  to  each  foot.-,  wherbv  V-'  ho.lv  -.n,!  f«  .f         i         7  the  \ery  forme  of  a  Kackett 

it  was  not  possibl  for  h  ..  ,  ,t  1  !  T  '  ""'  "'""'''^  "'^''  ^'''^  «"«^'  -"^  '^-•-- 
necessary  provisions  on  l^  XC  Mr,"!  !"^'  ^"7;.  "^  '"^  '"^  ^"'^''-«  ^^  -rO'  their 
vast  wilderness,  the  (iouenn/  c.  1       i^,  I    •'^l'^" ';""'"  ^•"•"-f^  ^v■..  any  releife  in  the 

provisions  upon  tluun,  drew      em  or 't  "'"V"     '"■'"*"'''  '"  '''""^'   """•'-•'    '''vi"« 

together  in,'ded  his  ma.  ^  ^C^  ^l^J^'  ''?"  ''"^T'  ""  ''^"^"  '""^^•"'^^'-  '"^ 
of  the  n,auhaukes,  and  to  take  up  lis  nu      •  '■"'  ''""'''  '"  '''"  '^'"""^  "''  t'"'  ^"^^"- 

2  n.yles  of  a  sn.all  Village      1  Jsonl^^     "-ather  nu-amp  upon  the  ."■  of  February  uithin 

territorves  of  his  Ifovall  iC  e  «    Z  '    •"'"  T    ■"  ""  """'^  '"^'^''^  '"'-^  '■^"--'  ">  V 

The  -French  suposi.!  ^^^t^T  T    .  "'"  '"'  ""^  '•'"*'"  "''  "'*-  ^'''"""^-- " 
evening  they  did  'rancount.;  :^.  ^^TZ^Z^'^I  ''''":  ""*'  ""  "'"^'^  '''"^""^^  ^' 
from  the  French,  whereupon  a  nutvo.'.  "/    •^'"''■;"'^*'V^^''«  """'^-  appearance  of  retreating 
party  drew  the  French  in  on  i'    Ik   1  '"'■^^   "•^"--  '"'-•  «'-".  ''"t  that  s„,all 

taking  their  advantage  as tf      ^ "  !  TT  '""  TT'"'  '"""'"'  ^'^"'""^  "•-■^'  (-"" 

•-"^.  -■■  -^  -.rching  a„e,.  h:;:;  H  ^^  ^ :,  ::';.!r:,;:'M'*,  '"V"""'""'"  ^-^'^  -  ^'-'^ 

•"  ""'ivh  olfu'"  the  loss  of  onlv  ■{  s|..in..  „  '                '^'"I'aukes  tym..  &  opportunifv 

soone  brought  to  S..hone  k     le  Iv           TV'  '  "'"'  ^  '  """'"^^"''  '''''^  '•^'•-«  -I-'"."' -a's 

.omissarv  of  the  v  1^ '^  i      n     ,i    T         T]  T  '""  "'■"*'"  "''  '  '"'  "'-  "-'"•"  '"  '"'' 

"-t  .lav',  of  the  pnnc^  ,e      h..  r^'    7      '"  '■'■'  '  '"  """"^  '"  *•'•"•'  ^^"-'>-  '•"'"  -'"-"  tL- 

of  (ireat  Brittaine   u-out   ace,     i^H        ,,  """'  ",'"*  """  "'^'  ''""'""""•^  "<'  '-  ^a- 

iMtentionofU„;n.,h    r  .   L       o,  :       "■'  ''"  '•''""">"^  "-  ^'••'-'^"■^.  without 

-....    hee  supplied   w„h    pL'^^JT.'     ,ei   t  Z:'':. ^I'',   :'r'  '""'   TV ^' ^''^^ 


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a  sinnll  but   acceptable    present   of  wine    •ind   nrnvU;r,r,«   .„    i  •        r     , 

Lpon  the  l:2"|.  of  February,  vvbether  a  Taniek  feare,  some  n.utiny,  or  y^  probabillitv  of  the 

ll.o»ord,  a„d  ,„„„l..i,„,„-,  „r  M„L,      (vUr  I'™'1»  »"-„j.,  tl.osc  „1,„  observed 

..■I.  .he  Dulel,  11,,  M„.ler,  ere  long  •  I,       ,      re,   ?  I  '   ,  "''         '"'"' ''""  ""'  ''•''■'™  '» 

•.»-  .old  i,i„.  „  .■,„,„„„  ^,7K,:^ '    :  j;;;  7™'" »; "'« '■»«  »■„,.,  Aiba„y, 

or  the  Kh,g,  „.  ,he  S„,„,  „  ho    r!  ' , oi    „  r  W  ^      W,     h"""  '"""  """'"?  ^"™°" 

;;r.h;r;s;;^,'':;^;^r';:r''::T''7 -----.-r:;;;;rr;::;f:^ 

Hoih,„d  ,v„e  ,n,i,:, ;,,,,,. ;':.:'  "';'■"  *""■" "'-  >•  '■■' ■'■  !<"■«  *  «»•■■»  o. 

i.,  ;;;:r:::::;::';::,;;';;:re:;'„:-;;;:;:vi;; ;;::  '■■-r  "•"  -—'-•- 

Kntiorsed 

"  A  ifehition  of  the  Governor 
of  Cannada  his  March,  with 
(JOO  voiuntiers,  into  tiie  'I'er- 
ritorys  of  his  llifrhnesse  th<^ 
Duke  of  Vorke,  in  America  " 


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Colonel  Mcolh  to  the  CauneU  of  Mae.achmette. 
Gpiitlemen.  ^  *'''''"  Engiami,  i.  m  j 

of  an  opportunity  whid.  presents  it  ert^l'.i/ZTrr'"^''^  ^"^'""^''^^^ 
worke  at  oz.ee ;   for  I  received  letters  VsZt  ,!  f;"!  ''   "°^  "■'"">'  ^^^-'^'^^  »'- 
according  to  the  Indians con.putation  abo  t  70       en )     ^  :^  '''''%  "^^^^'""«  ^ '"  "-^^er 

openly  profess  tben,selves  enennes  to  ns  till  therimve  Htl  '"■';        P'"'""'"  ^''^'^  ^•"'  ""^ 

peace  with  them.     However  I  have  .(ve  '     'n'd  n,t  '""' ^""'''  ""^  ''^°''^"'^'^  "'^  "'''•'le 

attempts.     Hereof  I  have   also  sent  CoZ        ^Z^TT  '"  '"^  ';"'  ^°  ^""""^  ^'^^ 
reason  to  the  contrary  why  so  faire  in  ndvnnf  ^^"'°''  ""  'i"-0"'it  &  cannot  imagine  any 

His  Ma««  directions  Lrefr^lfso  po^   ^^^  f  ''''''"'  ''"'"'^  ''  '''  ''^'  «'- 

horse  and  dragoons  not  excee-ling  150  vvonld  nil,   i)  "  ^T  ^°'°"^  ^  '^'^^y  ^'"''^  "^ 

Conecticott  Colony ;  in  all  prc'.ability  ^-w  of  I !  K  "'""n""''  '"^  l^-^P^^'-'-^W^  "u-^ber  of 

strength  is  now  so  farr  ingaged  fron      on,e   nnd   ,v      "^  "'"™^'  ""  '''"'''''  ^-'-^  ^'^o'e 

be  ahle  to  make  any  cc^.Jderabi;  rZi::'  ^r  rXs::^  f^  ''''  ''  ''\  '''^''  ''''  "- 
herem  ,s  so  evident,  that  I  shall  not  make  use  of  ot  .r  f  ^  ^""'"  'P'"'^^  determination 
utmost  endeavonrs  to  serve  His  Ma- upon  l/o"  ^"'"f '  '   ""'''^^  "'^^^'-'^fe'  3-ow  of  my 

doubting  but  that  the  common  saL  is' pret  ,s  oT"  ".!'''  'f'"""  °^"  '"^  ^°'"''-- '  -' 
innnediately  threatens  this  Colonv.     I     n^t     k  T'  "^''  ''"  ^'■'"«^'-  '^^  P'"-"^*  more 

thoughts,  and  remaine  '  ""  ^°"^^"'^'™fon  of  the  pra>mises  to  your  serious 

July  the  G'"    6G  ^  ^°"''  ^^^  a^"  freind  &  servant 

Fort  James  in  .\.  Yorke   j  Richard  Nicolls. 

Massachusetts 


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Samnel   Willis  to  Colonel  Nicolh. 

[.Vew  ^..glan.l,  I.  MS.] 

night  Honov.rnbii  Hartford  July  11th  \cm. 

Vours  to  our  fiovern'  dated  Julv  -O"-  hath  b ,  l„.  1  •     •              ■■ 

&  "Pon  nnu-h  debate  and  seriou.;  cons                  ,  "  ""^'"^'''^  '^^  ^'-"•"^'>  "^  this  instant, 

^olloweth.     IV  Hono"  consideration  .fMlU,  :;;*"'  "'.''"'"^"^  '''''  '"  -^""-  - 

-'■'-"e,  our  want  of  servants  and  l.Hp  to  in  !™"'''  '"'   "'"   ^""^"»   '•"   ^'•^O' 

■-proved;  so  that  we  shall   be  attend  d   wit      „  ^T,  ''  ^'•""^' "'"^  a',  hands  are  fully 

''..sinesse;  vet  wee  shall  study  the  puo^  ^.^v  /^^"^^^   "  ''"'"  '"'>'   """'   '-'"   ""^ 


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us  allso,  if  wee  should  v\an-  w"'  the  French.     And  vonr  fTr.nnnr  „.„ii  i  .     , 

iutesUne  enon.ie  Your  Honour  ..o  (  .  y^>^X^^Zi:^.i;::V!^:^^::^ 
as  U,  oncourng..  then,  in  the  vvarr  against  the  French,  and  notwithstanding  ho  treair  tl^^ 
have  hui  witli  the  Mowhawkes  for  peace  with  tlie  Indians  'ihoMf  „«  t),  "^^^^/'^'^'^t.es  that 
manage  their  warr  with  the  savd  Indians,  and  tl  y  ^  .;  tlh  kill"?  Tl  i  '""'  '"" 
tenn  of  the  sayd  Indians,  and  yesterday    i.ere  was  a      .  y  o    th       I  n  l'"        J"  ""'  "' 

ph.ce  between  tins  towne  and  Win.lsor')  whoe  w  .t       ; ov^red  I  ";•'"  "'  f"'""^''^  ^^ 

discovered  they  fled.     These  thing,  e.n.iderecr  w'  Z "n  1  X  ll^i'"'  T"^  "  "'"  " 

Homo-  towne  or  ours  ;    tlu'v  hvi,..  n,vt  F,„,  Vn  |  ^^    '       *^    "  "'  ^''■'"*  *'•''''''"'  >>«  .V""'' 

presentation  and  tend  r  o    ou        ti      to       ur  H     '^         '  t"'^  "'  '"''"  ^°  ''''  '"'  ^^'^  "^« 
Your  Honours  assured  freind:n:dH:„;:,/s^^^^^^^^^^^     "'^  ''"^  '^'^^'^^  ^°  ^"^^"''"^  «-  -^-' 

Samuel  Willis 

Coll.  Nicolls.  ^"  ^''^'  "''''"•'  •''"  the  Govern' 

and  Assistants. 


^'/•^a/y  0/  Peace  between  the  Ivoquoi,  ami  Governor  de  Tracy. 

[TEASSLATED    FKOM    THE    FEENCH.) 
[  Nfw-York  Papon  III.  A.  2S.  ] 

Articles  of  Peace  deniau<j,.d  by  Six  fro 


iOL.   I  If. 


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paten.  ,.„...  to  ^i.n  b/, -^  ^n     j    TZ:^       '  ""'""'■""'  '""  ••""•"^^•"^^''  •»'  ^^"»"« 
Messire  Daniel  il.,  CourcHles  Cou nnlL  of      o  ■'.•■..■    '"  '"'''""'''  "''  '""'  "«^'«t''''  ''^ 

Excellent  and  Most  pniinnt  X^I^-^^l^L^"]  "h   T'"  "'  ""  ''''''  "'«'"  ^^'"^^ 

King  of  France  and  Navarre  iheir    I    e  tv'!  ^^' '  "'  ^  ™'"  "'  ^■"'''  ^'^r""*  ^'"-i"^"'" 

in  t£  great  river  St  lI;  2e?      t^EU  t'^TT  ^"';::'  ""'^  ''  ""'  '^'""'^  "^  ^'-'-^'• 

Fourteenth,  sustaining  by  lu;„, !  cy  J  i     M-',    ,  '"  1^'"'  "^"'  '^""'  ^'''-  '^'"^'  J-""«  the 

undertaking,  and  hieing  his  A  •    rds^t^.^';       '"  """         T'  ^^^""^^'"'""'^  '-  ^--ou« 

road  to  the  tbur  upper  ^uois  ^ii::,  d  h  .t^  3  il't:;    r  ^■";  ^'--"- •'-"%-,  the 

Ontario  the  said  French,  as  well  t„  esf.Mi  •         ^  """t'-'t-«  bordering  on  Lake 

dominion  Of  the  French  th;';:!:!;  ;^h  ^t^I'i     L^;;;:.  'i^T  '''''  1  "  ^"^'^^^  *"  ^'^ 

not  come  to  demand  a  new  peace    not  nret...  ,11        i       ^  I  "  "''"'-"'^  Ambassadors  ar 

French  is  broken  or  interru Z    1  Jt  ^k    f  f  '    "'  ""ion  of  the  Iroquois  with  th 

granting  then,  .he  co.,nj::;^'Z''^lJl2^^^^  "''  ^'^   '-'-   ''X 

Majesty's   Arms  and  from  his  subjects  u  1,,  • ,  T         "'      '""""■'^  ''""''^^'^  ^™'"  »''« 

Whereupon  it  has  been  conciude;:^:;:^:::?,:;::,::;;:!;:^^"--^''^  ''^  ^^^-"^  ^-- 

FlUSTLY, 

That  in  as  much  as  the  four  nations  of  OnnoiXio-,,/.  n 
supplicate  the  said  Lord  the  King  to  bun    ^^Zu^ '''"'')  t""".'  ""  ^'"''''^ "'"«'  """'l-'y 
wrongs,  excesses,  injuries,  and  violences  which  tlu.v  ..erne.r.r  I      '""       "'•"  ""'"""■^'  "''  ""  *''« 
that  they  .lid  not  want  to  en,piov  the.r  anns  ■  .,     un    1 '  ■    ' "'""  '■"""■^'  """"'  '  ^'"'^''''-^ 

even  sorry  lor,  and  sensibly  IJ.t  h       ™i  ""'V'"        '"''""^'  "'"""   ""^^  "'"v  '"' 

Algon,uinsandiIurons,i.i..,^  .  .    ;    ;;j'";;;.,^;-  "••'-l'"'  <'"ly  to  destroy  the 

King  leaning  nu.ch  nu,re  ,o  ,he  si.lc  o    cire^c  •,         ': '■"'"'''  '"■""  '  ""^  -■''  ^-'-'1  the 

resentments,    torge.s    and   panlo       ,  f  ",  I  ^  '"'f  ""  '"'"^^"""•"^  ''^  ^"  '-.'-t 

violences;  And  those  Iroq.iis  also  tbr.iv;!     J      ,  trr'  "-^'"'f  ;,/'^'''--'   "^i"-«  -'1 
whether  .om  the  Hurons  or  Algon.uits.  subj '^^         J  t/u'  i  -r*'^  they  experienced, 

protection,    through    infraction   of  the   Trea  ies   „.,.,    •,'''',   '"'V''*"  ^^''^'' "'• ''^•'"^' ''"'i''r  his 

massacre  of  their  Ambassadors  or  by  the  ret  o"o  '  '"'""'"  """"'  *"« 

a  like  sort.  ^  """  "'^  """■  I^'"'''''^"'''  ^^'tl-out  returning  others  of 


are 
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.I.e  north  of  Lake  .l,„„i„,  ,|,„|,  /„,    °      ll  ,  '     ',■"■;"  '■•*'  """"  "  ■"•'  ■'"""  »nd  ,„ 


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or  iiny  wlipre  else,  citlicr  by  land  in  fl,e  woods,    or  bv  wnt,.r  i„  ti    • 

whatsoever,  the  «aid  I.onUhe  King  .M.r^^Zu^^lZZ.nZ^rT'^rr'T''' 
only  under  his  protection  but  also  as  his  proper  sub    1  i    "in     .  "  them  all  not 

Majesty  by  ri,b,  ofsubjeetion  and  vassalag.  o  n  U^^c^t  n  I  Se^";  T  ""f  '^  ''^ 
ho  obliged  to  assist  tlu.n  in  all   their  wants,  wlu4  Hriu   ]    '  t  n^  '"'^'"'^  '^"''""^  ^''"" 

the  di«ere„ces  and  enn.ities  which  have  e  isl^  t,^  ,  '  :*  ^1  IC"  "  "  T"'  ""^  ''''' 
between  the  Iro,uoi«  ceasing  by  the  present  treat^t  rfs  1  t^rnirariw  7:"  '''1 
assistance  between  all  the  said  tribes  who  shall  live  fraterna  y  or  h  r  nl  1  H  f  "'  T'' 
the  con.mon  protection  of  the  said  Lord  the  King.  ^'^'"''  ""'^"" 


W„„,a„,  n  cpliv,.  of  ,l,e  Als„„q„i,„,  wl,o  reside,  at  Three  Hive,,  t.eow.W,  S" 
wo,,,.,.  W,o„,.i„g  .„  a  rer„,.ee  ,a„.i„  at  Seneca  aetu.lly  a  Cn^:;  Z  uZ  UnlcSl: 

4. 

That  agreeably  to  their  desires  and  earnest  prayers,  two  Black  eowns  ^tl,nt  i«  i 


^.ich  the  late  father  LeMoyne  too.  of  their  i„str;;;;;;:r;.r;:::a;d  z,:::;:";:;  •.:^z 

entertau,    owards  the  sa.d  two  Black    Gowns  the  like  sentin.ents  of  grat  tude  they  tes   fie^ 
owar.ls  the  nu-mory  of  said  decease.l    Father,    whose   death    they  dedared   to  hai    earned 
pa.ssn.g    1  hree    If.vers,    witb   great    grief    having   even  n.ade   a    present   to    rc-s,  rit.te   iTn 
L.kew,se  that  an  Annorer  be  sen,  then,  next  spring  to  repair  theii  anns  b  ok  "^ ^^  ^^ 
enemies,  an,!  a  Surgeon  to  atten.l  to  their  sick  &  wounded  which  they  particu     i  1 

Which  the  .id   Lord  the  King  willingly  grants  to  testily  to  then:  nof:  y '  ^^^      ^    h 
ma  .,„..,„    ,,M;hns,.aiuty^th.U.:stabi  of  the  tiuth,  amongst  theL  as  we      :  ,^ 

^aKatun  oy  having  them  instructed  in  the  principles  ami  mysteries  of  our  Religion,  but  loZ 
bnevolence  and  chanty  that  induce  his  Majesty  to  furnish  them  temporal  ssista  le  so 
necesssary  and  useful  to  then,  against  diseases,  their  domestic  enemies  and  iireign  attack 


h.  I  inasmuch  as  the  four  Iroquois  Nations  acknowledge  the  advantages  they  have  derived 

he  muon  w.tb  the   French  and  fron,  the  communication  they  had  u'tli  tliem,  when  they 

h^  hem  m  their    a   itat.ons,  and  in  expectation  of  the  like  tliey  ask  the  said  Lord  the  Ki.^  o 

au.se  some   !•  rench  iamihes  to  remove  to  Onontague,    Cayuga  and  Seneca  to  settle  in  tbe  r 

";';7;,"''''''7,'''  ':'  "■""  "■  "•-'•  establishment    and  to  sustain  them  with  their   power 

a^      s     hose    Inbes  that  would  wish  to  oppose  or  retard  it.  his  Majesty  engages  to  send  some 

pe  tv'brt,    7"  '"  Ambassadors  who  are  to  bruig  back  the  n.tification  of  the 

u,  hi  ,•     '    ""''""':  """o"^'  o"con.lition  that  in  ea,.h  of  these,  fields  shall  be  granted 

fuiuishe.!  for  seed,  in  exchange  for  such  their  provisions  as  shall  be  transporte.l  for  that  p  irpos 


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pniicpal  Iroquois  families  to  whom  fields,  jjraiu  and  Uu{\.n  eon  ■  IM.  *^!'  '"  /^'.^^  '^'^ 
privilege  oi'  Im.Uin,  a,.<.  li.l.ing  i„  e„.n..^„,  .,,el/:;:;  T^  m  ' t^^ md  ^'^  T 
purpose  of  eemeuting  and  more  stronciy  eoalirmin.r  On.  „.■,..„    n  "/        '  ^'''- 

aud  the  better  to  engage  tiie  said  Lorcl  the  Ki  '  '"  '""''  ""'  "'  ''"^'"  '^™'^"'' 

the  waist.  ^  '""^'  °*  ''"-'  «'"■""-'»''  ''"^ '"  *-••''«?  them  eordially  around 

there  are   huntiug  and    .    ^  ^     t;        t    /  I'T"'" 'r^fV'  '"'"^  "^'"  "'"''''•^^^        """  ^ 
accident  or  design  attack    lelv  ,         ••"-'-  and   Mohawks  abroa.l,  should   these   hy 

lives  without  havin.  theil  Ztm    "e     es  ^  '";"    "  "™'  '""■  "'"  1'—"^-'  "'•  their 

conseciuenceofthecLuhorS  r    ^.;     ;:;/'^^'''''''''  *"  ""  ""-^''""   '"    "'■•    -'>•    *" 


"l 


That  as  the  ignorance  of  the  Mohawks  r..s.,eetinLr  the  ■.rriv.l  ,."  ,1      r        .    •     • 
the  forts  eonstrueted  and  set  out  on  the  Hi,.he  ieu    te     n,  I       .'  '"    '  "  ""■■''"'*'"''h-. 

-.tle:nent,  i.en.g  sullie.ent  ,o  appri.  ,h  :!";:;::/'''"  '-T'  "'  '""  '"''  ''"'"'"'^^ 

sent  An.l,assa.iors  to  sue  lor  pea  e   like  ,he     h  ^   v  "     """  """""  '"^  '""  '"''^•h'S 

shall  he  ex..lu<led  for  the  pres  m    .  o       ,,       .  -  '''"'■  ^.""""  '*        '  ""■'•■""■"•  ""'^  "''"•  "'"- 

...elude  then,  should  he  thi.;;:  I      ,':;;;  ^':    ' ""■  '^-^  — ■.  -o  imnsen-  ,o 

protection.  '     '  •    '""  '""'  ""  ""'"•  1'^'"  '"  '^'.e  for  j.eaee  i,  his 

AlexanlrdeProuville.    .  ;,':    t^r'n*''  '"f  ^''- ""'"•'  ""■'■'""•  '—   ^'-i'- 

n<i.resaid.  it  shall,  a,!.,  ha   iuu  1  ■       ,  l'!   '  ■   "^  ''''""•  T''  ""'  "'^  ''• '^  "^ "'"- 

-ie  -.1  the  other  ,o  reUMU.     u,l       i "  ^ U^r  T''"'     "  "^' "^*">  ^'«"' "  "'"  - 

""  the  part  of  the  four  .  , r  Na  a       .|  "V"  '' '  '=   "'"'  ""  ^'"'"'■'"i"" 

•he  san.e  An.i.as.ulor,  who  in.Zur^:^t^Z7  "'"""  '""''  " ^ ''>  "'-'"""'  '"• 

'h,    It.u,    ih..  \\„|,  ,,.,1  „u.  Tortoise,  in  presence  of 


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in,..Uant  or  Mo„.ea,,  .,  I.e.,...  oH,.  .o,.oi.  .  H^  ^^  .^ilHl^eX^^^: 
Done  at  (Quebec  the  thirteenth  Dece.nber,  One  thousand  8ix  hundred  and  Sixty  five. 


Ratijieation  hy  the  Senecm  of  the  preceding  Treaty. 

[TltANSLATED    KUu.M    T II  K    FRE.Ncir    ] 

unaninioiKslv   denmnded    th.f    l.ui.ur   i  ^^'"-"y  Nfre.sM.d  l,y  as  many  presents,  have 

^::r';:Lt;:.;:rr::.;;;;^r;::r r  -  ■■■" - ■■■».;;,.';  c;:,.,i^:r,:x 

'  111.'  An.lu.t.B,  ..(,ll,.,l  ul,„t,„v„,„)„,                        , 
.n.l  o,t....,l...|  ,u  ,1,0  ui.i..      T|.„i;  ..,.       ;  *'  '  ■'  *"',  *■•''"••"  ^' •■""»''"•  ■^>"-  /"■'■  •/'-•   -U  ""  th..  All,.«l.«„v  riv..r 


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Islands  and  Mainland  of  North  ami  SniiH,  A,>„...;.,       i    .i 

power   granted  him  wla-rer^    to     i  '  h"  T'"' ""^  °" '''"''  "' ^"•'"'^  "^  ^»- 

assisted  by  Messire  Da,  el  de        m     s  I      "  '"'"'^^'^'"^  ^^'"'"'^'^  '"  ^''^'^'''^  «f  «"•! 

land  and  of  Cana.la;  an.  of  A^-  J.!^  rlonl  ^■?;':^'';"^°'  ^-^ie.the  Island  of  Newfound- 
Justice,  Police  &  Finance  of  New  Fr'n  ^i  .  ?"  ':'"''''  '^'"""'""°'- ''"''  ^"^"->°"'  "'• 
as  witnesses  Francois  1    Me  cfer  Vri's    M       "    ^i'  "'  T''  ^'"'  ^^■^''  ^^'"-'^  ^'^  '^'•-'J-'  -"^ 

o.heiro,uoisanjH.ro:t;;:g:ri>r;;;'s^^^^ 


i?«^iAV«//^.  of  the  preceding  Treaty  by  the  Oneida,  and  Mohawk.. 

tTKAXSI.ATEI.    l-KOM    THE    FHKXCH.] 

On  the  7">  of  the  month  of  Ji  Iv  of  the  vpni-  i/w.r.   .1,1  ■      r   . 

learned  from  the  Mohawks,  their  nn^  I    urs     .,  Z'    ^^T  n  ^'T  '""""  ^'''"''°"'  '"'^'"^ 
troops  of  Louis  the  fourteenth  ^^^:t;^t:^:;:^T'''^^^^^^^^ 
Navarre,  had  in  the  n.onth  of  Fehnnrv  n.    1. .      •,        ^^'"''V^  "•'«"""    '^'"K  of  France  and 
snow  and  u.  near  unto  F  nL;^^.:    Z^JZ  T1  "^  '''^";^'  """^'  "^''^  '*»' 

de  Courcelle.  Lieutenant  General  of  Z!^ZJ^      ^t;/  ';:>"' '"?"';""  "'' ''''^"'""  ^"»"" 
Messire  Alexander  de  I'rouville  kniuh,   J  0       le  T rl  /      T.  '         '  '''"•'  '■"•*"'^'"'  ''™'» 

Lieutenant  (ieneral  of  his  annie  '  'i  "      ttT     7      7  1    "'^  ""J"'^"^  *'""'"•"«  "'"' 

as  well  by  sea  as  by  land,  to  light  ^    ^  t:     rtli;  h   ^7";;""' ^-^"  A-'-. 

accomplished,  ha.i  not  the  n.istuke  of  .heir      I         '""'''  "'^^'  ^^ '"'■''  1"-"''"''".V  they  would  have 

came  down  to  (^ua..c,osti^^w^  them  to  take  one  road  lor  , he  other. 

of  their  An.l».sadors.  bv  na       Zlr^    T  1     '       "  """  T' '"'  l"  "'"  "'''"'  '''"""^"^"  ^>'  '^^ 

oHicers  of  New   Nethe  land     i,;.'     '•   ''''T"'''' '''''' ''='^ "''-''''''''''■''••' "'^ 'I- iHlers  Ihun  the 

Maiestv-s  arn.s  and        ir:k,su          """IV  "•'';■?''''   -^""-'"■'^'"^  "^  '—    "•■  1- 
moreo;er  aware  tha,  ,1  e      r       ,,  '„;        '  v"""  '"  ,"""  '"'''•^  "'"'"^•*"'  •"--''^  " '•  -'<» 

wonl.l  be  pleased  ,0  extend  to'then,  tl      .^     .  "      ''T'  "'"  ^'"'^''  """  ''''^  ''^'"•'-•>- 

receiv,ng  /he...  an.ong  the  n  .,:;:'  I  ^^^  '^"1     '1  ""  ™"'"  '""""•''""•  '""' 

ma.le  as  well  by  the  ^aid  Na, s  .    b      I        .  !  tr'r       I     'm  '''""""  '"" '>' 

Mohawks,  who  have  required  them  f/soiici    .  .  r                             '"      '"'"''''  '"'"  ""''^  "''  "'" 

''''-Mhe„..seives  .lone  b     n.e  ,           ,              '  ,  "'^  -"' f -•"   "npo.-.uni.y.  as  tlu,v  should 

member  of  the  Societv  ..(    I..«n- .  .11  ^    Jos.p,.   .Mi„„.  (  huu.iiuim..|.  prirst, 

they  oxeeute  in  go      .1      t       V:  v  ^^'  '";'r'"'^'.'"  "'!  "'"  ^"'•'  "^"••'-'  -''-''  "'^-^  P-'-^' 
fe        l.n.h.  ^  hat  lhe\  oll,.re,l  by  ,h,,r  said  pre.s..„,s.  ..sp,.,,allv  to  r.^ton.  all  ,1... 

'  "'""'  "•' '■•'  ""'••  • ''" ""•■  '•"■■-••■  '>'■"'  "ft.... .«,..  s„„„,,  ■._,,„„  ,„,  ,  , ,, 


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Frenchmen,  Algonqnins,  and  Huron.s  whom  tiiey  Iiold  prisoners  nmnn.,  .1  r     , 

"""If  "-y  'r "« <' »» « » -7 ».« .>«.u.e/  ™  :vr„,Cnin,:rM  f ''°r'' 

send  famihes  from  among  themselves  to  serve  hke  thn«n  nf  h  '  Mohawks,  to 

^rtheirperso„sanddi^„..tionstothe;Xo  ::rX;;n::rc'^r?^'"''°"^^^ 

rom  the  said  Lord  the  King  whon.  they  acknowledl.     f  o  i       nt""  r-'":'""'""^^ 

demandu,g  reciprocally  among  all  other  things  the  restontior.  ,  ,  ^^overe.gn  ; 

of  their  Nation  who  are  prisoners  at  Quehec  M  nt  ,  j  h  T  T  "'  ^°"'  '"'*'''  °'' •■^"  *'^"«« 
and  some  Black  gowns,   hat  is  Jesuits  lusnt  the        '  ,    ?'  "''''  "'"'  ^•'^™^'''  f^""!'^^" 

known  to  them  L  God  of  the  Fre  h  mm  tl  ^  '  "'■","'  '""^^•^^  ^^  ''''^^'"  "-^^^  "-^e 
and  commerce  he  open  to  them  .^  N^  ^  '  l^Z l1  7 V '''  f  "^  "'^"  ^'"^^  ^^"'^^ 
with  the  assurance  on  their  part  tha,  they  w  H  n. 'i  i.  u.et  "  T"  '"'  ^''-  ''''''^'^ 
the«aid  families  as  to  the  trad.ng  nu.rch.m        o        h   ,  ~T'  "  '''"'■"  ''''''''^  "«"  ^« 

also  hy  assisting  to  erect  forts  to  shelter  ttm  1  h.ir  '""'""'  "''""  '"  '°''-"  "'^'"^  '^^  ''"^ 
and  others.  And  tha,  the  present  Tre  t  ,^  le  on  '  "'.'"•"  ""'"""  ''^'  ^'"^-l«— ons 
maybestahle  and  ^^n.J...U^:^lZ^:.Z^Z^T  "'"™'""  of  the  preceding, 
"»•  tlu-ir  Tribes,  after  which  what  t  ,ey  sol i    t  ,  f h    '     .  .   r'  "1"?""  '""^  '^'^'^'  "^"^^^^ 

tiKMn  in  his  nanu.  hy  Messire   Vlexnld  '  ■'        ""^  ''''^  ^"'"fe'  ^^'"^  g'-'"'^"!  to 

King's  Councils,  J.i;.„,.„,,m  (tl  ,  Hi,  M  ;  !  '"'  "^^  '^"'^  ''^  '"^''^  "'"-^'"  "'•  the 
of  8outh  &  Nonh  An.eric  ,  ;  -^     "^"f    'l''  "™'"^  '""'  '"  ""  '^'^'"^^  ''"'^  Continent 

whereofisn^^deinthepreceding   rTti       intr  '  T'-V'  ""  Power  given  him  mention 

de  Hen,y  Seigneur  de  clurcell::c^  :  ::.  r;:::;';;;^^;'^  the  assistance  of  Mess.re  Daniel 
Majesty's  annies  Governo'  of  l'Acca<li  h  s  „1  „  v  T  n"""!  "^  '"^'"'"'""'  ''""^^"l «''  "*« 
J^-an  Tahm  also  His  M.es.y's  Cou.'il^^  t:^d^:t';S  ^ r'"'t  ""'  "'"  '^"^^'^^ 
iM-an.r  who  have  sign.Ml  with  the  sml   f  „nl  ,1    ,,"'""  "    ■^"■'"^'''  ^  "'"'•■.  i" 'nances  of  New 

I'riest,  Mend,er  &  J;.p..nor  o  /s  i  ;:  '  J  '  "'"^'.r"  "^  """™  '"^^""^"'^  '"  ^^--- 
'"-  '•-■•^<  ■■■n.l  M..nl  .r  of  sail  Son'  m  rnr  ^  '^  ^TT  ""''  '''"''''  ''■^"'-  ^^'-"..onnot 
at  Quebec  the  J.-  Juiv,  10  3^  ^'  •"^^"•P>-»''^''-s  of  the  Iro.juois  &  Huron  Tongues.     Done 


Sir, 
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Mr.  Co,nr.ne.s  to  Mr.   iniin^^  Svr.j^n  at  AlUtny. 

Itha.v.si.atki)  I  i:,,m  tiiu  ki;kncii.j 

I  SiwVi.rk  l',i|„.r.,  I.  lii.  j 


.>:  ';::;r:;r;;::':::;;  ^ir  ■;  7r:::::::T ':  n " """ '  -■•"  -  - 

';"T't  ^^'"'r - '•" ''vince  a  .avorahie  .iispo  Mhm'  ;:';;:te      Ti;''"  """""  T'  '""'  ' 

M.  . ie   I  racy  hy  Mess-  your  dire..,ors.  in  their  leMers  d  V'       r    '";  •"'"'^'""•"  "'•'r-of  giv, 

'-"'"Pt  >!-•  resolution  ,0  i.sun  ...  .heu/l  i,o     .  J,  '':"""      '""■"•^'  '"""  ''""-'  "" 

Krant  .hen.  ,he  IN..  ,.v„l,.,,  „..s,.,u.li.r       .        .  ""  •"^"'"'''>-  "«  l"-'''l.'—ven  ,„ 

that  the)  lun,.  Ihtu  nu.s,  l„.„iKuly  listened  r...  and 

'  The  I'diiin 


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0  assure  he  Mohawks  that  th.y  .nay  come  i„  all  snfefy.  Y„„  ^viil  no,  have  nn.eh  dirteultv  in 
beheving  that  the  letters  they  hrou.ht  were  oC  eonsiderable  service,  M.  Tra,.v  bei  7  iw-. vs 
chspose,!   o  respect  whatever  your  directors  interest  themselves  in.     This  trut     is     dli        , l 

onhrmed  seem,  our  present  posture  here  with  a  very  considerahle  i.o.lv  of  troops,  wi^^^^ 

r rj;: j;;r  ;rr r- '-'-"-'  ""^  -^-  --"--  '<>  -  -  -  --- 

1  «...  v,.,y  pl,„l.  Sir,  ll.at  ym,r  Bov,.rn„r  Bnioml  l,»,  «.1,.m,,1  m„„.  Coilart  to  come  liiUier 
Mo  „„  k,  „  ,11  ,„  I  ,„,  „,.  ,,„M  ,,„„d,  rr,.,m  more  willioglv  to  il,  l,„i„s  ,„„r,.,l  of  l,ta  probii,.. 

«viU  ,:  »:,!"'.'''"  •■  """"'""•"  '■"'•'■  """  • • ' ■■  '  "■■ i'  -  -  "-,.  u2  a. 

haJir"",'  .""i''°w  *■;"■'"';•'  "i^'""""''',""'  ■"•»■•  '■"■■"  '-™l»  /««  -t  (■„,  o„r  vwl.  „„. 

ex„.p.  oa  ,1,0  ,.,.,„„.  of  M,  Corlar,,  »1,„,„,,  |„.  „„,„,  I,!,™  """'"  '"""'  •'"'  "™" 

1  request  you  to  .send  back  the  sev(>u  soldi,.rx  if  tlw...  .„■  i 

oaer.  ,  .,..„  .e..  „  ,o  ,e  ..„,»»*  .„  .hem  an.';:  ^o';;.  I'o::'.'',.'::;  ;:,'„ '  """""""' 

Very  airectionately 
Castle  of  Quhecq  (his  twelfth    July,  )  CoirRCELLE. 

One  thousand  .Six  hundred  &  tfixty  six  j 

Vou  will  assure  Mr  Corlart  and  Mr.  Hinselart  that  I  thank  them  for  their  remembrance. 


mr 


Mr.  Mml.,  to  Mr.  /////;...,,  .Sur.j.on  at  Alf.,ny. 

ITK.VNSI.ATKI)    M:,,m     tIIK    FUKN(|I,j 
1  Now-Vi,rk  Pui.tr..  I.  14.  ] 

Qnebec,  l-.Muiy  I  (JOG. 


This  is  to  thank  you  for  the  kindiu'ss  niv  brother  in  l.w  ■,.,.)  r  -.,..      •  i  , 

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Soldiors,  for  [last]  year  seven  sliips  cnine  r.-.n<l  we  a.vl  f.-n  -.nrl  «•  i .   r         . 

from  France.  *-  "-I  ''"  ''"''  "^'S'l*   [montliH]  without  people 

I  believe  Monseigneur  de  'J'racv  will  leave  f.    ■  •. 

A  Monsieur.  ^'r  Your  Servant, 

Monsieur  dains  Madey. 

Chirurgien  en  la  Xoille  holande. 


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Governor  Tracy  to  the  Commmaries  at  Albany, 

(TKA.VSL.VTED    FliO.M    THE    FREXCII.] 

Gentlemen  tx-Tork  p.per.,  r  ,„. 

In  answer  to  your's  of  the  ac"'  Mnr,.|.  ,..i.;  i  /      ,    , 

i»».»».,  1 .ay  ,l„u  i,    .„  °  I,.  ,  :T;'"""'"?  "";  ">■  •"•  ""•i'l"'  »"'y  «n  .>.e  «'« 

-'■»"  "i Sly  »-.l.-  ...  a  .,a«^^     .^         :^^^^  panic„la„,„„,. „„„„  , 

•■ >iii»..»  ..»  w,.  ,l,an  ,„„.io,.,  ,„„  ..".'"       "'     '"■  "l"'l«  "1   ll..-lr  ..alio,,,  b„t  on   „„.|, 

"... ■ l,o,lv  ,„  ,„„.."','    I,    '';""""">:  "'  ''""°> ■"«  "■""  "Len  ■.,  have  a 

r ':-">™"-^" '^"'^^■izf^:z:'^:"^r'"r''-"- 

'«'  <'.ver,.,se  n.anv  a.-|s  of  |,„stili,v  to\  •■.r.is  .1,  .  ,  '  "''''g''"'""s  H'fy  owe  us, 

you  should  und..rs,and  with  how  n:,:  ■.::::.;;:;  '^''^■"T";"""-  ^^-^  -  -'-  "- 

''•■'-■'""•■"t^.  .■.■-!.  of  two  huudr.... „  ,    ""/"^^""'^  >■""  '  ''='^"  >^-*-"  orders  to  two 

'l""'-.er«  till  further  orders.  ,ho    .  i.       .        '  T'  "?  "■'""  "'-  '■-'•^-  ^°  ■•^■^-n  totheir 

you  -n.  ,o  desire  will  ..„.,  „.       ,,'     ^f  "'"  "'"  "'""P'"i->'n.  I  fe.-l  for  ul.at 

T '!"•  """""'^ "- ''''i'' •-''-•.  ti:;:::r;''';r''' "'"^" r '""" "^ ^'- •-•''- 

l.nzard  of  reeeiving  this  rehulllor  .he  ..ke     f     ,  '    ,    ^^''''''''^  ^  »'"''"■•.  this  time,   the 

-• 'viug  preve„,..d  i,  ....  aee.H  .;.   1   .T"''''''';''"'!'- •'■''"'  '"  '"  ^-''^-'-d 

'"'vi..«  in.elhg... „.,.,  .„„.,.  ,„,.!  e  <  i'  ■     '  •'"^""";'' '""' ^vhich  1  presently  exp,.,,. 

""-".V  i"  •>-  ".•>«! rhoo.l  of  ,:i J  ,;.;,!:;/:.;;';. .;;:«  ""^  "^'«"-'  ♦-  ^'-^  -ntry.  .ou;  arc 

i'-'"'.-l'  Na.i I  re.,ues„.d  .he  H        p., '"7    ''"''' -"'^  ^""'  ^'""-^^'y-  -1  tho.  of  the 


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ed  .safe  (a.   hoy  certainly  are)  when  they  will  perceive  that  the  .sai.l  Fathe    will  .serve    hen,  as 
a    escort  on  the.r  return.     You  can  pla.-e  entire  ,.onli,leuce  in  whatever  he  will  tell  yZ      nd 
u  ™ay  you..e  ve«  have  reason  to  censure  n,y  actions  .should  1  lose  tinu,  in  useles       nfe're  1" 
mve  granted  the  Iroquois  only  forty  days  fh.n.  the  date  of  this  letter  to  repair  to  tl   s  C  tv 
J  snould  be  very  glad  were  this  tern,  abridged  still  further  by  your  interfi-renci.     I  an!  ^" 

^.     ,        ,  .  (5i'iitleuien, 

Quebec  this  U'l' Jnlv  16G6.  v  «■     • 

lour  afrectionate  friend 

Tracy. 


<■*■'■ 


G.  Fruione  to  Mr.  D'Hime. 

[TRANSLATED    FROM    THE    FRENCH.] 

[Xew-Tork  Pupor«,  I.  10.] 


Quebec,  1 1"- July  1006. 


8ir. 

I  did  m,t  like  to  n,iss  thU  opportunity  to  write  you  these  lines  ro  testifV  to  you  the  affection  I 
feel,  to  offer  you  n.v  very  hun.ble  services  in  these  parts  and  to  say  to  von  thai  when  the  French 
returned  Inther  and  1  spoke  ,o  .<.eur  Bnnchaud,  he  told  nu-  that  he  .saw  and  .spoke  to  vou  withou 
n,ent.on.ns  "-.  f  am  very  sorry  for  it,  as  1  shoul.l  have  been  greatly  .ielighted  had  be  presented 
n.y  respects  to  you  and  even  subn.itted  one  thing  to  you,  which  T  ,lo  that  is -whether  we 
cou  d  have  p.rnnssu.n  to  sail  to  your  colony.  Fil  a..,uaint  you  that  I  ..an.e  here  las,  Year  when 
I  had  the  honour  to  see  .Mdlle.  Cous.seau  at  Rochelle,  and  being  here  \  n.arrie.l  her.  Therefore 
e.xpect  to  re„.„n.  Th.s  ks  the  reason  I  nn.ch  desire  to  arrange  .so  with  vou  as  to  be  able  t  1.! 
.  perm.t  to  go  m  a  bark  to  v.s.t  you  in  your  parts.     Thcretore  I  re,uesi  vou  to  look  to  it  and  ,  . 

send  nu.  one  by  tins  .same  opportunity,  that   then-   n,ay   b ery  assurance  for  nu.  an.    f^, 

whatever     carry-  also  the  n,os,  suitabl..  arti..l..s  tor  vour  countrv  an.l  their  prices  -  al.s..  w  a 
ve  can  obtmn  from  you   such  as  Wan.puu,.  wheth,.-  bla..k  or  whit.,  et...  &•  the  pri..-.  an.!  if 
hk..,  when  I  shall  be  w,th  y.u..  w  shall  tra.le  togeth...     J  hope  we  n.ay  be  able  to  make  .s.  n  .! 
bailer.     I  expect  that  frmn  your  friendship. 

As  for  news,h..n.  is  no  .,iher..x.vp,  that  we  exp....t  a  vess.-l  everv  ,lav  an.l  have  b..en  advised 
tha     en  or  tw..lv..  aiv  .-onnng,  and  even  that  there  are  four  t..war.ls  Isl"..  p..r...-.e.     Hv  th.-se  w 
sha  1  l.u.  en.ry  mtellig.-n.;...     If  we  hav.-  L.tfrs  F  shall  ..omnuinicat..  tl„!  n..ws  t.,  vou  an.   Z 
will  do  the  .same  on  y.)ur  si.le.  •  •  .>>>u 

I  request  you  to  inform  me  of  every  thing  that   will   ...rur  hetw.-..,,  th..  Iroquois  an.l   our 
Ircnch.     Awaiting  the  hou.Mir  of  V.uns  [  am.  Sir, 

Your  very  hiimbl..  &  very  nflecfi.mat.. 
.•^.■rvanl, 

'!.  I'ri  loii;. 
With  your  permission.  Sir,  Mademoiselle  your  Wif..  an.l  famiU  will  rcviv.  „„  nios,  humble 
'^'''""■•^  "'"'  ' "•  '">•  ^"^--  -•'  -"  l-..cula,ly.     I  pra,  you  ,,.  n..v,.  of  this  \.Z\Z 


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to  fail  to  soml  tliat  of  M'  Cousseau  in  order  to  have  an  answer  l,v  th  > 
Rev.  Fatl.er  hand  you  the  letter  T  request  you  v.  rv  1   ml    to    Z  T  °fP°'-*""'*3'-     If  the 

have  co,„.rred  as  ,reat  au  oh.igatio^as  if^irirt.^         '    l^  ^Z^Z  """nr"  ^'"'l  '''' 
oxen,  rows,  horses  and  others  with  their  price  "  '""'"  •''""  ''^'■^' 

A  Monsieur 

Monsieur  Dainse 
at  Orange. 


Govmw?'  Tract/  *o  the  Commissaries  of  Albany. 

[TRANSLATED  FROM  THE  FRENCH.] 

uentlenien,  j     ,.■■>.  j 

-^y  e.yoy  it.      I  even  l^ouu.ennand  d    t     1^  un  "  ^  1  "  ■  ''7"'"'"^  T  ^'"^  '^°""'^>'' 

see  by  n.y  pre.-edinu  despat.  1.  an.l  as  „..,    ,    ,  '   ^  "   T           '"'"'^  '""^•'''  '''■^  '^■""  '''^^ 

Vet,  aaer  ,he  assurauees  you  ,ave     .             ,     „  f;L:":'      r"  ""'  ""'  ""^  ^^  '''"  ^""• 

they   have  assassinated   seveu   of   n.v   v  '     ^       ^^^   ''"'"""^   ""   '"'^   "»'  ''"«»'""}■ 

t.u.'.:;::;:?n::;;;:;;:;  l^d  ti: 'k:;:;:i:  rr  r"v"'  ""^  '"'^"-  "'-•'  ^^  -"•>-^^  - 

s..nt.     1  have  also  given  orde  s    In       e    ,  i  T      l'"'    '. '"'"''''  " '^''  ^''^'  """■'•  '^'"•^""■^  ^  1'-' 

brought  to  nu.  at    his  ,.h  .  I        ,       i       r?'"'  ''T^^  t""  '^  """"'  "'  '''''^^  ^''-^  "-' 
••'—l'   -n   who  will      a    l\:      ..V    i  :*:^':."    '::   ^^"".^"-  -  >■-  -eon,.a„ied  hya 

-.-.ler  ,he  enonnhv  ofan  a  .     .  "    -e        .'  7     ""'  ''T  '"  "'■'''■''  "'^"  ^■""  '"'>•  ^""'-•-■^ 

as  (;o,l  is  iudue  of  mv  n-ani    es     ,;     '    '"'V'""'  7!""^  '•'"'"l"-'  *■'"---•  -ul  ,o  tell  vou, 
llin.    should       evereie  ";;'''■'•■"'/''"  "■'•^'^''•''-   "^    '   ''-'  -->l-tod  hj.ore 

'iisapproviuu^  so  l.laek  a  truis,,.,!.,,,    i,  ,  IC  '"    '"    '"'''"'""    '"    '•""■^'•it-n.e 

determined  ,o  ahandou  ,o  ,he  u,er      of  V  Z  "  '"  "  '"  '"'""'•     '-"""^  "''^-   '  "'" 

'nanner  thev  an.  usuallv  .rea.e       u d  •"-'""'"'"•^  "'"  -"'  <>"-'-^  -ho  are  aware  in  wha, 

p. -  ;  reserviu.  ,o  u...        h    uh;      ^       ^  'IT  "'"••;  ^'^  ''T'"  "^  ^''^^  "^  <•-•'"-'■'  of  .he 

«urpri.ed  ,l„o-  ,he  asiura,  vs      .   ',  '        i  t  ,h  i  "'    "  "'""  "'"^  "'^"  ^""''  ''""'  ''^  '-'" 

- go,ia,ing  wi.h  ,he  alore- ud  CZ  ""      '^"'"  '"■'  ^"'""''  ""  '•"""'■■•"••'  -""^'  - 

.>Hng  n!e;;i:r;.::r  i;:.;;;:;!'''::; ;!::  ':ry  '71^'  -  '""^  -  ^"^"'  "••  ■"-'--•  «> 

Endorsed,  Mons.  de  'IVaey  his  letter  to 
the  Commissaries  of  Alhanv, 
fhe'J-J'i'ofJulv  Kidii. 


Vour  alli-etionnte  friend 

Tracv 


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Ill 

fits  f 


Sir, 


Mr.  ffertd  to  Jfr.  DVIinse. 

tTRANSLATED    FROM    THE    FP.ENCII.  ] 
[  Ncw-Tork  Papers,  I.  21.  ] 


by\X  '""'  "'"''"  "■  "■""  *°  '•'""  """'"  ■  "°'""  '»  «"  >■»"  v"b%  more  ta  I  c.„ 

;-"-  '■"  •"'  ^»"" " .v.... ;;;:;;..  :r;r,,  ;::r;"  r„:;  r-rf  r  -.r- 

Sir, 

Your  very  luiiiiblp, 
Three  Rivers  -'^"'^  ^^'O'  obliged  Servant, 

the  as"-  July  1GG6,  Heutel. 

L::^"r=t;:;;L;;\";i:::;;:::--™:;--r 

^"1'  *"  •-«-  ^' i.^»  "■■ .',.:::  l^:::  ,!::;;:  ^  ,:';;;,.?::"„;,;;;-'^'" 


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lOO 

be  her  reward.     My  good  father  and  mother  salute  vou  and  ^r^^e  n;n  nr        . 

you  and  Mde  Dinsse  also,  a«<l  thanks  vou  for  tl,         ^  ''*^-     ^'^  ^'^'^  embraces 

I  /brgot  my  best  friendl  Ganat:  li  I  it ^^^^      *"'"'^'"*^"^  ^°"  ^^^  '-•     Adieu. 
A  ISfonsieur 

Monsieur  Dinsse  residing 

at  fort  Orange  in  New  lioland 
at  fort  Orange. 


*  ■  >  ■  » 


" 


Colonel  Kicolls  to  Governor   Traey. 

n  r         .  t  New- York  I'nners,  I,  j.  1 

Monsieur 

Dominions  without  n.y  knowledge  a      C  ,n    a^  o  >  ■"■•'  "^"'"'  '"^"  '^''''  «'«  ^^^-*"• 

of  Hi.  Ma.^^>  Colonie/then  in  amU;  wi^  '^:  ,  ^N^;:;:;:';^;^'-"  "'^'^  ^^^  to  any 
were  not  conforn.able  to  the  practise  in  Euro  ,  y  t 'll  mv  oi  "f '  Tr'^'^'S'^  ''""'''^ 
«oone  resoh.'d  to  suecour  and  Jeleiue  vour  (     n  ;  wi  li     u  1  ""      "'  ''"'^"'^  "''^  ^'^^'''1 

afPords,  from  a  small  village  could  hee  ev  ,  """""  P'-"^''^'""«  "«  the  country 

v.-.y  allecionate  with  ChrSi,m  r  nHt  •  7T  T     "'  '""'  '"  '"'   '"'•■""^  ^""^  >>-» 

'•■--•' prisoners  out  ^^  J^Z^tTZ^t:ZJ:^  ^  "^ '"^''' T"^^  ^"  •■""^'''^  '^'-- 
<— -''^  you  is  .nanilest  in  .heir  ,eU  ^l^1^7^::::u,  "' f''' ^7  ''''''"  '"^-^-- 
Kn e you  a  spee.iy  notice  that  the  Manuaes  were  „    L,  '      """"  ''"'"■  •'"'"'"'^'^  ^^'''^  to 

your  parts  were  so  .lisposM  hut  it  se  ,         ,  ,  '  •^'  ^  ™;"^'''  "!'""  to  ..vat  of  peace  if  you  on 

a  greater  burden  upon,  bcu.  than  ,h,w  I   ^v^  ^i^;    "  "  T'''^  '"''  ""  '''^'"^''^  ^"  '"^ 

both  y'  Letters  directed  to  the  i'ul  "''''\' ''^^''.t'"'"  ^.ncere  allec.ons  to  your  peace.     To 

answ.i  but  hearing  th:l  ^  l^tZ^fuZTT  ""  ';"""^  '""^"'^^^  ^''"  — 
I'-solution  to  have  discourse  with  h  t  w^  p  ^1.  ^  "  :"  '  ']  '"""""■^  '  '""^  '^  ^''^l--' 
without  the  knowle,l.e  of  the  Ca,       ,    Con.n    ^^  an.e     u|,..,  but  liud  that  he  is  return'd 

'-•  .....e  or  that   1  could  wait  hi        mi  '     ^  "■        T    ''  ''""  "'^'"   "">^  '"""  '""'    ^'aid 

'■'— t  annds,  the  heath...  i,  ,  Ho   ^     JT'''''   '  ^  !  '  ^■""^'"""^  '""""'  '■-  '--)--. 

'""'  'i-itts  of  these  ilis  MajesH      o    K   . '"  T' '""'  "^   '"'""'  •--'!-' "'^'t  the  bounds 

safety    of  his   subjects    inter  up     1       n    all      ,,'  ''"""""•-•'"""''"""•"•  "'^  "'-  ^•--  «"<! 

'•onvspo.ulencewihnnuu  11  i,     'v  l"'    ' "-'    '    ^^''""  ''''   ''"'""'   >"   -'"-'aine    y^ 

'-1.  U.i   itself  in  ,,V,n,:i^^^^ 

<-'— o,ne  Testi.uouv,  w         ]      ,    ,h  ■•'•\^^""  ^ ''  ^ '— '  i"   l-rope,  whereof  I 


''i;'<ij| 


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gooa  occasion  concuiring)  to  give  you  certain  proofe  with  how  much  tnitli  I  am,  Sir, 

Your  most  afi'"  Servant 
20"-  of  Aug :  St :  Vet :  )  Uichard  NicoLLs. 

In  fort  Albany,  IGGG.   j 

A  Monsieur,  Monsieur  Le  Chevalier") 
et  Seigneur  de  Tracy  L'  Generall  I 
Du  Roy  tres  Chrestien  dans  toute  [ 
L'  Aiiu'rique.        A  Quebec.  J 


Coinmmaries  of  Alhamj  to  Governor  Tracy. 

[Xew-Vork  Popcre,  I.  25.] 

My  Lord. 

Yo'  welcome  Letters  one  of  the  14-  of  July  last,  &  the  other  without  date,  were  safely  delivered 
to  us  by  ^  o  Ln voy  (  Mo..^  Const,.  - ).     By  the  first  of  them  we  with  joye  read  That    opine 
Peace  on  all  hands  yon  have  countermanded  two  parties  (each  of  .00  men  )  who  ha.l  o    e  f 
fall  upon  the  Iroc.p.o.s  Indums  .V  to  destroy  them,  the  which  you  did  in  consideration  (   s  vou 
are  pleased   to   Ml  ns )   of  a  h-tter,   which   at  the  Hequct  of  those  Indian      C to  ^ 

boldnesse  to  write  unto  you  ( hearinp  date  the  i>(i">  of  March  last ) 

Wee  are  exceedingly  obli,r,ed  to  you  for  the  Complacency  yon  e'.vpresse  to  have  had  for  us  in 
yo^  former  letter.  But  are  also  very  much  troubled  that  in  yo^  latter  vou  .seen,e  to  ta.xe  us  as  i   w  e 
were  guilty  of  holding  fnteliigeuce  w-^  tho.se  Barbarians,  Complaining  that  the.se  I        ^^e 
wee  gave  you  in  our  sa.d  letter,  tliat  the  Irocquois  Indians  should  no.  comit  anv  A.    of  ho      hv  so 
long  as  you  should  bee  m  treaty  with  them  had  abused  yo^  credulitv,  &  was  the  cause  t  a     Xe„ 
young  men  were  massacred  ;  To  whi..h  (  My  Lord, )  wc  shall  returne  vou  this  answer,  T  at  if" 
on  1  take  r  pames  to  review  our  letter  ( of  which  here  is  a  Copie  enclosed  )  vou'l  not    nd    M 
a   we  dul  Ob  ge  ourselves  to  answer  for  the  Aci.ms  of  those  Indians  ;  Bii  vou'l  wd  ^n'i^e 
that  wee  dul  adnunush,  nay  enjoined  them  (as  farre  as  wee  had  power  over"  them )  tlu.t  they 
hould  live  quietly  with  the  French,  And  wee  were  only  iu.b.ced  t..  it  bv  a  Christi  „        arTv 
being    ouched  to  the  heart  wbh  Compassion,   for  the  euill  usage  v..  nation  hath      cH^^n; 
Ine  s  o    asums  from  the.r  cruelty  ;  Several!  Ifrench  H)en  that  wee  I.Mve  redenne,!,  can  conlirme 

i.'l     '  ^     •     ^"^^^  "•■'^''"'"  '""■  ^ '""■-!''"•■-  '""•  "■»-   -an  anv  wav  bee  foun.I  .staim-d 

Mtlisuchevill  Intents.  Having  rendre.l  too  many  prootes  how  farn.  we.',  are  .^- ha  e 
sensible  of  the  misfortune  which  beh.|l  tho.se  young  g.n.Iemen  ( as  .M..."  Cousture  & "  L  e 
can  anpuun    you      our  Intentions  being  to  con.inne  it  to  vou   upon  all  o..cJ    „!,     ,^      , 

present,  And  wee  beg  of  you  that  you'l  1 assu.vd  of  it,  bv  so  nn.el  the  rather  for  tha    i    „  Mv 

Lord  our  ( .en.ralls  order  that  wee  write  tins  to  you,  1  U.~  having  also  comanded  us  t.  t      y  u  thll 


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[August  20,  1 0GG.]  ^  """■  ^^"■"''•'^  ^'"'"l^'"  "^  "'ri™  affectionate  Sen-aut 

The  Cap'  &  Comissaries  at  Albany. 


Act,  of  Possession  by  Sienr  duBols  in,  the  ,u,m,  of  the  King  of  France  of  the 

Forts  taken  from  the  Iroquois:  "^ 

[TKANSLATKD    FKOM    TIIK    FRENCH.] 
[  New-Tork  Tapers,  III.  A.  211  ] 

and  Continent  of  South  and  Noi  America      w  1    .y,      ^^,      '  "^  ""^  "  'n  '^'""''^ 

nemy,  Knight,  Seigneur  de  Courcelles,  Governor  and"^  ^    G^^    for  i^^^,        T     T' ''" 

being  .Irawn  up  in  battle  array  before  the  Fort  of  \nrZ  t        n  ^  '"  ^"'"^  *'■'""'"• 

de  Cocreau.ci.t  and  de   St^roH;:;^::l,;l,.^t        "^X '"liri;; '?"' '^^' ''^'T 

l.unself  at  the  Iiead  of  the  Army  by  order  of  Mons  I  ord   I  T  ^     ^      ,  7'  ^''"'""'"'^ 

Talon,  King'.s  Councilor  in  his  Stafe  and  P  i^T    '1  "is   InteM    Tr"       ?"''''  '^'  ''•  '''''' 

and  Finance  in  New  France,  f.r  the  inspeeli^U  ^  ^'ic^'^t  ^;;;::ln,^'?^^'  ^'"'T' 

declared  and  .said  that  at  the  request  of  Mons'  de  Tnh.n  I,    T  i  '^'  '""P''  '^''^ 

the  lands  in  the  neighborhood  as  1  s  .r Lu  a  .Ut v  TtT"""  "'  ""  ^,"'  ""'  "'' "" 

other  four  A^rts  which  have  bee.  conquered  ^^om  ull    .^  ^l^  l^r^rKir'  '^V'^ 

token  thereof  hath  planted  a  Cross  before  the  doors  of  said  for ts    ",d        r    b     l  r^'         ^ 

post  and  to  these  hath  alh....!  ,he  King's  arn.s,   and  cused  t  ^       "/;"?',' 

repeated  three  times,  of  which  and  of  all  the  above  the  .said  Sieu    d  ■  Bois  h  .  7. 

.   e  undersigned  Itoyal  Notary  connnanded  in  the  said  ann     ,      H  ;',    ^^'r^ri'^'n^'^'^  "'' 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 
Colonel  KicolU  to  Mr.  Secretary  Morrke. 

[  Now-Vork  rnrers,  I.  us.  ] 


Being  obliged  to  remaine  in  the  service  of  Hi«  I?m-,i  tr-  i         ■      . 
pnrticular  addresse  acknowledge   T^tll^lt^t^'  '"  "^"^^    '  '"^^  '^^  ''- 
Comissioner  in  approving  the  rnd..vl"     ,'\7'-''  '"  ^^"^       ST-'^'ous  favour  to   ,ne   as  a 
wherein  though  the' sue  1  t  the  mC^^^^^^^^^  ''  Tf  '"''^"^'  "^^^'^  ■"  '"«  ■^''^""  --ice. 

l.i«  Ma..^  is  gratiously  plea  J  lo  c^^     S"^:':^':     Z:T't  ''^"'^""'°"^'  ^" 
spared  ;  the  which  1  have  received  .V  ,„„«.  I       ,  i  '"  '^^""^'^^  '='''»  t"^«  •''"«» 

HutifullacknowledgenJtsto  1^.^:^:^^^^^^^  i.onour  of  ,ou  to  present  .y 

last  period  of  n,y  life.     I  attend  onelv  H  s  I  o  'l   Hill ,  T""  '"^''  *"■  ^™^  "''''y  *°  ^''« 

Kngiand.  finding  that  his  Ma-^-  is  p-i^^o  ^^i^i^:;!^ ::;tiiS«:t:i:r  i:? '  ''T.  r 

Colony  wass^rrep  itiou    y  cl,;'i  ^"r  o  H      '')  -Srnfi.'aHou  to  the  Massachu.sett 

ca„,e  [o  Boston,  'and  Ibr'neT;    h     ver;   o';;;? ^T';;'"^ ""^^T- '""''  '''''''  '''  ^^'^"-" 
Councell  (concerning  the  Massachussett  Colo  fv  /      ^^''''''^'  P-'f'^'""  ^o  the  King  & 

in  Whitehall  bv  one  Captain     Jo       tot^T\  r"    f "  °"'  °'  *'"  '^"--^  '^^''"^^''^'^  O^™ 

This  I  affir„.e  positively^ ii^  SI: :;::  1  w :  H  ^ii^^^i^T:^"'  ?r'''  "■^-'"" ' 

a  Clarke  of  M'  Williamsons  «nue  it  l,!m      T  ^^™  ''  '^•=°"  "P""  t^o  '"after,  hee  said 

a  writing  in  which  w.s      e  Ki^r,,!  ,         1  "?"  '""""  '^'  '"^  I"""'""'"'  -'->'"  '"«-<'  to 

and   fledd  out  of  th;Cou":  ^t'Z^do        t:'    ord  W      "  h'"""  """"^  '"  ^'^^^^  '-''' 
^vould  send  the  said  .Seott  nriso'ner  infl  r    T-^      '       ■  '"""gl'l'V  «cnt  nu-  word  that  hee 

.ogive  you  tins  infor::  ^  '^         "l  i.n  t:f  sT.  7,^  7'  ''''''''''  '  ^'^'^'^^  «^' 

rut  upon  then,.  ^  "'''  '^"''"'^^  '""^J'  ''^™  «°n'e  marke  of  Infamy 

'Che  Massachusett  Colony  nersist  or-ntl,or  n,    i  •  i 
The  Cenerall  Court  have  ^-sol^  :  e"  L!  n  l!^  '::i' :;  c  T"'^  "' ''r '^^^^^^ 
srunons,  but  their  fidse  Sophistrv  in  cons.r    n"      i      I^J    .„  .  ?'  T    '"'  '"  "'"^  '''"" 
-ill  <-asily  appear  to  the  world.     Seuerall  co,  ide  •  I  e  men  If    1   "  '      "'""  "'">'  ^'''^'^ 
i"  the  Generall  Court  haue  en.red  their  Pr  tc    t    '        !  I        '  r        .  """"■"  ""■  ^^""^'^"^ 
considerable  Merchants  &-  men  ofe.fUes  i  Kesolut.on  then  taken.     .Must  of  the 

with  His  Ma.."  connnands    b  1 1 lev    r  T"    '"-■  ''''"'"'"■''  ""■  ^""''^•■'"  ^'"-^  'o  con.ply 

Persons.  I  n.k;  Z^  ^  .•  ^^ ::,^;"  ^"^  ''"  '''^^t"''  '^"""  """'"'^  ^""^'  "«  -'^'^''- 
Adl  Particulars  in  anotlic  ^  ^^ZrZ^^lZ  ^Tm '•  ^^"'  ""''"'  ^°"  ^""  "'"- 
«ay.     The  eyes  and  observat^ii  o   aU      e    Z  (  i!^     Tl  '^  ""T"'"'^'  '  ^""""^  J"^"^' 

of  the  Massachusetts.     His  M-i-i'  is  wi  1 '.  ■  "''""  ""■" '""'""«''  I^^'Portment 

fb^e.  Which  nught  iwgh;:;:the  •,:::.:  w..n ::  :t^  t':^*?  "-'"'^'^'^-r'  ■-  "^ 

their  Trade,  till  such  and  such  nerson.  nrn  l  i  "  "  "^' ,''"  '*>  ''  I''"'P"rary  Kmbargo  upon 
well  aflecte.1  people  in  tha    !nd  oth      "    V  "    ",  ."  '"'  '"'"'^  "''  •'"•''"'•'' =    ''''""  "'""-•""« 

Ma-  disposal .  A-eie"il,i  ","""'"'  """  '  ^"T"  '""'  "'^  ''"'  '^'■"«'-"'"'-  "^  "- 
Strict  care -were  taken  "S,:,,    r  T^' ",'";.  ^'"'^'""-  '>>"  "'at  Knd.argo,  for  if 

all  the  Trade   of  Boston  wo;id  b      b      IZ  7^  ^^ r''  '""''^  T''''  "  '''  '^'^ 

ee  urougnt  nitlier,  &  from  hence  carryed  into   England :  In 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     II. 

:^;:;»iSr;:,:r!;::^  ^:rr;;:  M^.';r  ^;:::if  r^'-'  -r-  -" "-  ■»--"" 

«r.,  every  .,„„ll  ,,«,„,„„  ,„■„,.  K,,.,    ,.,  ,  Ja     «'  TT '  ""'""''  '"  ""•'  f'""'  "» 

of  Virginia  ,„  l.i,ca,„v„y.  °'  ""  ""'  ""'''»"  *  Ri-™  from  the  Cape, 

' ' "'  "•"" '"•"  '■"  "■«  ""P-'-"™,  of  .„e»  „..,„,  ,i„„,  ,„„  .„,„„i,^  ,„^.^,^^ 

i^|gllt  hoii'''"  Sir 

Yo'  most  huniblo  Servant 
ftbrt  James.  Octob.  y  ^4'"  IGOG  «•  i\icoi,Ls. 

Endorsed  „  From  Coll.  Md.olk  to 

M'  Sfc'y  Morice. 


Governor    ll/nf/u-^^  to  Secretary  Arluujtm. 

t  Trade  p^wn,  suite  p,p<„  (jfflee.    xvil   8S  1 

Right  Honorable 

and  my  se.fe,  to  whom  it  was  cli.ite.     ^^^^^  l^^ff^  "'°'^°'  ^°"^^^'^°" 
tlu.  French,  w^-  aceordini.  to  his  Al-.iestvl     .  1  ^^'".I^^ves  declaration  of  warre  against 

London,  and  other  places'otlcS'       "I  [  7»\  "^f  ^  ^""''i«''"<'  "^   Hartford, 'x.-w 
together,  who  alternu,.),  &- se  ion^c     Jidet  .  h"  'r'"^"-""  ^^™''ly  of  that  Colony 

'.•tier  about  ,he  redacting  t .  Ids    ,    e    "  "      ,'1  '"      "'""'  "'"'""^'^  '"  '"^  ^'^'^^-^'y'^ 

I'Wh,  tl.v  though,  it  nee.      r^^^^^^^^ 

^t  Conneeli  of  his  Alajes,.-      Collo  v  If  'T"      "'"  '°  ^"*''""  '"'^""^"'^  ^^■"'  ^'-'  ''"v-n^ 

-uldnotbe  wanting!;.  ^U.^'J^^Z^:'':,:::^'''^^  ""^--  ^^"-  "^''P" 
••"untry,  &  likelyes,  oporfunitv  of  shinning  ',  TV      ^'""'''''  ''''''^'^'  "''""« 

on.is  Majes.vcs  Colonv  of  Nov /^         f"  "    '  *-'"'""''  '"     ^^^  '^''""""•^  '''<'n'pl^'  ('oven.' 

ai«o  by  tli  imin.atio;;  •;  His^^^.^:  le  ^  J'^t "'  '"^^  "  ?:^'-)  "«*"^  '^'-^ed  therl 
""'-in.  1  attended  their  direct-onrtlr  in"  /  1 ''"'"-  '"  '"""°  "'--I-hI  and  assist 
-'"l.-<n,nUhatJouna.vhyama,ro  tc  !"-•"-  -vp-iition,    though  detained  a 

'"•  '".lians  fron.-  j.nneing'w.-T le  r  .  ,  r'TT'^:^  "'"  '"  '^'^'^^'"^  '  ^^'^^  '-'v 
Maker.  c6n.aunder-of  Fort  V  nv  ,'  ,'•''''  "^^r  ^  '-> '"'^'"iKonce  both  Iron,  Capt 
endeavoured  by  the  French  to  t^,;,l  ,    •"'"  '"'""'  ''""""•^'  ^'"''^  ''  "-  ''--^ned  L 

the  said  French  declared  o  ,hem  ,  1.  'i';  i  i  '";"  "  "'"'"'""■-^'  '""  ""■'"'  "P""  I'^'--  -'^ 
-•'  other  nation  of  the  bea.l  X";  ^l  l";';'"^.  ""  '"  '"f "  ^^"'•"-  ".-'-^  ^^-  -^fo-.a,ues 
seemed  very  jovfull  of  the  ope    ,  ,1^0    ^  •■,'''  ":"'''"  "^''"■''"  """''•  ^'""""-^  ^  and  these 

tl-y  were  up^n  their  nu.rc.^Z.r  .?"',"  'T  "'^  '"""'"  =  ^^""  ■^''"'  "'^■"'  ^'^^^ 
apointed,  upon  w-  there  were  rnv  <     ,'"■''  ^^'  '"'''"'•"''  *"  "'"^'^  *'""'"  "»  a  place 

march  towards  V".     Th    el     J    ,"  ,       "'''"'  f  ^''^  ^'"''""^  ^«""-  '-">  al-ady  upon    heir 

designe,  w^^  was  accord    gy'      V        tniTtVH   :""''■  ''  ''''  "^  '"^"''"-  '•^"^-^  "''  "- 
Vol.  III.  ^  ^  '""'*  *'"'"  ^'  '^'•'^t^d-  havcmg  spoken  w-  some  of  their  cheife 


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from  ,l,e  Mas.K.lu.s.u.  Co  .    v       '      ,     .  '  """  '"'  '""■"'•  '''"•""'l'"".--  -'"  "«  -ny 

iH..'lii...„n.  (i-on.  Colled    ,rx,T'''  '■  ''■""•''  -"■'"^■-     '"'  "'"""  '-"'  '-y 

A:i.a,.v,  as  also   iL  ,  I'!  ^    r"''"*'  ^"   '^""  '•""'"'  ^  '''"•"  """  '-—''■••  «'^' 

toward    tlu.  ,.    ,         ;.   \        "        'T        '"'"'":'  "  ^^'"^  '•"'"'■"■''  "->■  -'■"  "I'on  .lu.irn.ard. 

:?::r;A;:;;;;;  HE? 

'.ein,  la...  i„  „...  sun,,,....-  1.  i  ,      '  ^     '"      f  ;:'-'l"-"7'  -'"'  "'"  '■•-■■, ;  as  also  it 

.".  tin...  ,J , '  n : ,;      :  ;'r; ^  ^''''''•""'■"7'"^  <"■  - "" "-  ^t  i.^-...  ,1...,; '......id  1. 

^^ "'•  -- ;-'::^ ;-;:;.-: -'l:c;;;r;;:;:^        --"-'""- 

J5oston  h.  X,.w  K..glainl  )  ^  "' '"""  '"""'''''  '""' 


Foi-llif  Ifjirlil  Ilono'al.l,.  tl.fl.oril 

Ai-linglon     St'crctaiy     oi     Stiili' 

to   Ills   Majesty. 


iibcdii'i.t  servant 


< 


'"^"Wtl  Xa,lho,t/,  tn  Mr.  S,rr,t„nj  M„rn.;. 

I  N>i»  Kiigluiiil,  I.  ,|fl6,  J 


I'l-oiii  y  .Mas,siel..iseis  (•..liniy  .n 
New  KnKla.iil     (t,|.  :<,j.  |,i,|,i. 


or'lil;:n;;l:™Xf™,::i,''r'''' r-;'"'"- ' -■> ■■ 

» ':  y< '-- "  "'"r^  ;::rr;,  :::ir:;::!r:;:;r:";; ••-  t  --'y 


I    *'liiiii.|iliii:. -. Ci, 


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LONDON  DOCUMENTS:     H. 
observing  y  fr„is,.  &  t.-iniH-r  of  all  sorts  of  neonl,.    I  sh.,11  l>,-;.(t       • 
And  whereas  by  .  .-opv  ol  the  si.„i,i,.a, ion  .'n  e  '   f "  •'""  ''"''  ^""°^'-  "'« •'^'=^"""*- 

^"-"  ( - '  -'  -'"-'-)  n..^^.in,  to  n:  ';;;;•:;':  i;;^'  ^i  ^  ^7-  ;•""  ^•"."  <•'■  ti.i^ 

y'h.st  .venr,  they  .re  ehar<..,l  ui,h  .h-nv IIi:\    ,      '  /^"■"f  "vt  to  then,  by  I] is  Ma"- 

^'--  -tin.s  with  y^  sai.l  (..niss  b.-n..  ^.    ^  u^^  ...rt '^7    '  """'  ""■'"  '  "'"  '•'•""""^  «^ 

1—  sai.l)  hVs  on  file  w-  n.v  Lor.l  fMr  „„  .ell,,  I  ■^'.'  ■'"'"  "^•'■'"  ■"  '■"'^'  -"'  0'«  '^  is 

y.  -his  1  assnre.llv  know  y.  v' r  ,   "  i'  !    ^ff         T  ""'^'  ""  ^'^  '''""''"'-•^  »■""-"•  = 

1  -.       ....       '  ■>    >    ^  ""'    "'Ki  more  Kini  ness  and  restii'et  «lii.-.- „i  .i         i 

-Hi  (;ov"-  of  this  piae..  then  Iron,  anv  other :   \av,  I  nnv  tr  Iv"  v    1        '  T    '   ^"  '•""'^'" 

Mm""  Colonves  in  ,\ew  Kn.^H     ThisCol,.„v  I    '        •      i         •       •         "  '''"'"  '''"  ''  ''''^  "''  Ui« 

Cartwright  speak  his  ..n.-i    ^      ,        ^        T        "  "7  '"'f '''''"  '•'-«'^-  -''  -nid  Col. 
y-  and   y  a  sistanee  of  ,hei     n  e    i    .    •  "'"  '""•"■^  "  ^^"^^''"  '■-ntenanee  this  Colony  gave 

a.-.,a v"I^.,::^^  ;.;;;•.:!  • '  'r'"  "'^  r"*''"'""  "^■'■'-  ""■•"•  ■  ^•-"  '-"'h- 

or  of  ..o,,arehiea,,pow;,..J;l;.:,      ;'::;:- ::''>-^ 

J""-'r  and  es.een.  ;   hn,  i,  was  v'  Ihev  ..  i     ,     w  ,        ,7  '     '''"'"  '"  >'  '"'"'  ""■'■  '"'^'''y 

"•  '"^  -'  -i--.  no.  b.  ..,;';::'''"';'''•':'•' ''"^•'--'"I'r^-niae..^ 

li.iniliesandM.bsta I  fb,-  ,       r  e     ..n  '  h"'       ""   '''""'^    '"  "•^'"^''•^""  "— '-- 

- *■- "" '"••'.■  -" " .:ni,e,.s ,;: : :   ';:'.,;;;,  r,: :; "';;''"-'^"-- -- •'-' '^'"  .--"■ 

lavves,  no.  .■epn,„an.   .o  V  laws  of  l.'u.d.nd     o       V     .  ""■'""'•  '"  '"'''"■  "'"''•  -^'• 

1"-"" "'i ' •  ^  ^.1,  this  u-ilh'::;:;;;:;  1; : ;  ;;:':';:^  -'"'^^  r'^"-'""^ "'  ^' 

•■""'"•""•'I   ""lin.i    \    their  heiie.   lor  ev-r'    ,„    1                                  I'ludedires  to  then,  g.-anled,  is 
Whereof  ,l,ev  In.her  ea.ne  t.  ..;,:'     "  ^         '' '  ^"^''"   '"'  '■■""'^""'-      '"   " "<• 

""" ^  ^  ^"'- '^  ..-■  all .:;.:  i:  1 :  ^h^:'  wi,  r;;;;;  ;"'^"'^ '"^"•"  ^^■'•" 

^-  SoM.h  ol'  their  patent    l,„ni,ds    \  ui.h  » I.        .         ,  "'""""  l"'^'^''^"...!  N,,;-,!, 

"-th.splaee,   a,,,lv--  wild         it^V  '''''■  i  '   ■^""'"   ■^'•"'"'■'^'  ■"    "-"••-'   '--•anee 

.-i-i^^ "" i.-  si.hi ::; !,;:;;:;:;  ;:..: ;:  •:;,;:;:'7 r-  """^ '"-  ^ ' 

7'--  ^ •>  "'■•i'-  l'."sin.  .heir  dear  rH;' ..;:,;"::'"  ]  ^^'^ ''  "'••"•  '^^^  -'' 

llial   sH.idrv  of  Ihen.  sniire.l    b.-in,.  ..,„   ll  """-^"\d..\  y    salvaue  tortures  \  ,.n„.ties 

'"' -.-..i.-'v-. M^Jr;-.;;:;::: d!: :;: ;:::;;;;;:t:;- ■'">:"'— - 

.•a..sin.,hen,to..epen,    ,he,rdesip.e  i  .h.e.,    y'         7     n         ,  '''''"'^"'r '''"'' 

""^"'  <-''  ""  .I.Hrnn.lela.iK,d.h.  lahon...  ae.  ,..,,;,  ■     '"'"":"'  '"""^  ''^^  ""• 

throt.uh  y'.iimenhies  of. heir  hrs,  „|  o.tin.r,     .     """I""""'  >^i"'   "any  uan.s.S  s.rei.s.  w,v,s,h,d 

.l..-y  a,e  gro.n   np  ,o  a  e u'rX'Zl      7  ""1'  "  "  '""'  '"'  '  ^  ^'^  ^"  "^  "<- 

^-- ••  N-v  -I hey  nJo..':' '  :,  :  ;:/:,:;;>j;:;;''^ "" IT ::  '"^  ^'^ 

W-  eo,np,vhend>   y  ,■ i,„„s  on   w-  ,1,  u  bil.s  ,hey  own  ll.s  ,Ma  •  ( 'hart.r 

Ha.r.ed.i.hden;,nn            M      i^,    , ''•'      ''■^'"^l  -";"'    '  "•— '-s.    ,h.,    eanno.   .i,..ly    |.,. 
•"•  Hi.  Ma,  h.i.e   snb     .1    .i    r^  :   :  ,  '"■:'"■    ""■  ""■"■'"  ""•>   '"•'— l-.i.-  -he hVs  ,o 

"P|...m,n.e„t,  tlH.irw'i,,  '      ,  >  '""■'""  •'"^'"■"  '""^"""•■''  ''^  '^  •'-" ""v  .V 

' '    """   -"""•  .l-.lv  I-   -Larued    udhdenvin,    his   au.h.n.v    a„d 


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N'i:\V  VoifK   COI.ONIAI,   MAN'lISCiJiris. 


;:;;:.::  ;r  7'"^'"'  ^"n  "\ •:'"■ ' >  '"''""• •  '""^  - '-  -  •••■--• 

,     '  "    '^'■"•"   """'"'^"";   ' "'  -"•!'  I- •!-'  1.I..-IV  u I,  In, -.o.lu.vlun..  i,..|. 

H.  oM  .l.shox  ,N     l.or.ls  v,M...vn..l.  \  ,1,,,,  „  ,,s  „„|.n,s,s.l.l..  lor  V"  ,.,  k....,,  y-  vv;„n,s  .,(v'  S,M,..(.r.rv 

?    "'"'■'"■  "'    "■■' '^'"•""•'■'*'   •■" "•«  '1-  '-"^  t'-n.l  or  ,lHs  (• ,v  ,o  ...swn-  ,„  ,|,..ir 

al.ns..o,,,,.    M,,...,,ou..,,,an,...l.„„ ■-,  so  also  :,,.,,,,,,,. Mo'lns  sul.,...,s,  Hu..vl,v  \  ' 

"':"■  ■";""••""'  "■- '••■'":^-"  "■  ^-  — '-.ns „..„ „,.. V  ii,s Ma'.  ,o ,.• .,,...  ,.2 

'      '   -""""■:•'"•  •"- -.  .1...    I I..s„.ou..l  ,h..„.s..|v V  -h,.,..  ^olun.a,v  a.,,,,!  ,      " 

I-  M..      l-.,ns  a.ul  m.lnnn„>...l  „o,n  s'  ,,ou..,  ol   ,1,..  sanl  ( ■o„uss,onns  I.v    ll,s   Ma,"  s,....,,  | 

'"^"" •'•  ^'^••"  ''^  ■■' ^"        ^'1  -"  ^ "1'^  ^-n-..,  .H..,v„.v  ,o  ,1.  sa.i  .onus      n  r.    n 

1.  .U  a,  so.. .a,  a  ,a,..    ^  ,...„„  ,„ ,.,„  „  „,,   ,.„„ „ J^    ' 

"■'■■^    •"-'   '1'""    '•'^l'-'-^   ^^-•..'   1...M,,   all   ,l,a,    ,l,..^    ..av..  ..,    ||,s    Ma,-    ,s     ,1,,,    ,,,..    ...  ,v 

'■  ■      "  "  '"  '"-^  ''•"•  I'"-"-  "•-'>  •'•  ••'••.>1.  .1.-...   1,  .1...  ^.■,■^    hn.a.l,  ol   1 ,,, Is  ■ 

•M  ..-:,.o,.s  a.v  p.n..,.  an.l  ,.,.....  ,1,.,  a,v  a„.n.l  ,o  .„„.,,.h  „..„,.  .,,,,,,.,„ :,    '     ^  '      '' 

irTi::;,.';;;:,^;;!::;:;,;';:::-"; « -'■■  •■-■-'  -:':i::;":„'3 

; -'■•■'•■■  •■""■;--i;i.-. ■ .«.i,.„„,„,..'„„„™., :,,:':.:;: /,:;,•:,;: 

r-lr:;rr;''''''^:';:;:';::::;:::r''ri":v'': ; '■"'■--- 

■•■'•■:"  to  Inn,   iu    ,11   I,,    i  ,  "•-""•   1.  ..-.,h,|.,,l.  llisMaj.  I,...l,  ,u.sul.j.v;,s,n..r.. 

i.  .  M..   ,  ,    /   ■,      ^       ^    \  '  •''""V  "  "  "'">  ''••  •"•••""""•'1  ""^  Muaii  a.l,n...n  ,.. 

.,    ,„  ■  '  "I*""''.'.'  ••ll.l.M\..llls.  «ilMi,.,|.„i\    ,.|u„.,s..,l     VII,. 

jjnm  tt.uaii..' ,.(  M.s  M  ij  :  ,i,!.|.uiii'ii  whuh  |ii(\i- 


*lriM.i_v  In  tiiaj  i\<!,miv  !>.>,-h  .-..usu!, 


ugm.M.t...:,  ,!„.  „ho!..  pr...|,'„-(  01  tlu.r  ma..ula.-lur,. 


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141 


liy  liiiiil  iuiil  trading  i.y  s(!;i  Immiht  „„   ii,„„.,,v,.(l    ns  v<  It   w    .       .     ,> 

n.m.l.,  so  ,l...y  would  not  iu,  long  inlnd.iu.d  I.y  ,h,...,y.  ,.,,,„,.,  J.,,  '  ,:!' J;^      <or  luxurous 

MT..|,t  |.,t.y  ,s,t(hat>.  I. full  pluutar-.u  so  .sud.l,.„lv  rais.d  wi.h    ..  And  what 

.I..U1.I  nou  ....  u,:,.,..  u  ...vy  ,o  .l.nvigu  ....0.1..,  ^^'t^      :".;;:  r"""'  ^"  "'^  '"^i  = 

'■'•|""-l«'d  I.V  so.u..  |{,.,-Ii..ll,.rs)  ,|..siifui;,!/  lo  s...-,.,,.  tl,...  .         ,       r  I         ■  '^  ^"' ''  '"''"« 

'■"";-■  "• '- '..'  ™..^....:  i:.": ::.  »':,;>;  :;::;;:^       -.;;■'  ";;■■ 

"iiml....-,  llu.t  h..  u.i.v  (h..r..|.v  slivn-rtl,,,,,  |,|«  ; ,  ,     '        ,  «"""lu'r.s  to  a  conmderable 

'■■ »■ nn ::; ;;!«': '■„,,:';;: ;';;'r ::,:;;/' "ir '"" 

"Iroiulv  l.uill  -J  i;„(s,  iut..u,!,„.Ml...i..  .;.     .ul  •    .  "■  "^""■"•""•S   &  have 

'-.■."... y^ i.i.'.::;;l;:::!   V  ';-:;;:i!t:ni;:;T?''*''^''^ 

.vu......  Inuu    |!o,s,..u  l,u^..  uiivu.lv  1„ ■  "'■'  '"  ""■"■  """''"'■  '"^^"■^  """--' 

"-1  "'"V  w..r..  lor,....l     ,  s  1  '",""    ''';  ^    '■'■'""•'■^  •"■  ""i^l'I'-ing  lu.iians  so  as 

'>  - ..;:;:;;;:;■;;::;:;;:;':;::;:;:::;:-     '"-';';•" '--  -- 

P....1  ^  iMd.     Hu,  ul.a.  ..xnv.ui.v  n.av  I.,,,...  .I,.,,..  ,.,   ,„.    (        Iwl  "';'"";"''"'>-  '"  ""• 

i""l-v.l  .o,.  i,,s  Ma,  :  ........     r.     M  -^  ''■  "T     '"'""'  '"'■'  ""'   ""•>•   ^'   ''- 

•'•ad.....  a.. ,  ,1,....,  ,,:,;.  J..,,    ,.  ,  *""""'  /"";  ;'"' '^''   '^"'"■'   "-   "'•-••-'»•«  a..d 

.1..  u...u..aluv  ..t  V  ,.|,.  ,  Iw-  ........  ..ral. s,a,..s)  y...  ,  .-an  assu...  you   l..r 

-■•"•  -'■ -  - ' .  ..o;.:;;::'  i'; : .":.;";,::.;  ;;;,:;"■  t'  ;!"• ' •■ ""-"  '^'""""  ^ 

•-"l.|.ly  .V  ...l,..t  in  v.-  „„„,,  ,,„„,•      .,,,.,  .    .'"  "         '-"    '•"■"'   ^'^    ''""llMng  ,.„•  ,'  ,„,,,, 

i--n,M..|li/M;/H:       :.,'::'' '^'■' -""-mo.,  ana,,....,,,..  ..an 

l-''-l.H-,...rs...,.s,a...,,!        ;,;';''•, >    '"    """^-''   ^    •'•••>'   !•••>•"..•..,    tl...n.o( 

•■"-•" '•>;•' '.:::::-r;r:;:::.:.^r  —' ;:: 

I  IMTl'    .•.I.1||.    ,11    \«    liiiiiiU    111'    I'    I'..,       «     «.        ■       11       , 

" "'™' ^'--■-■*-™-."rt,:-;;::;;:::r'r::;;:r 


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".  s,..ne..,.oii..Ks,  -.i..,::":  , t ;"  ::'::r""f r "' '"  ■ '  ':'"""^  ^''""•"  "'•  >- '•"■'"^^-^ 

-i.n..  ,o  Ilu.ir  lands   w-      .     l'^^^^^  ^^^^^^^  ^^  ^''^^^  '"  '"'  '""'"•""•''  "'^'^  -V  wri.in,.  wl,i..l. 

or  r  (.'..nerall  C„„rt        tl       .  ■''"""'•'•'>;'■'"  ""■''''"'  '"  >"  '""'"">••     -•^'•^<'  tl»>  answer 

c-oun an.i P..OP,.. J. .ui ^i .^^ «,.'  H J' li •:::;:: ::;'"": "" "t"-' ^-^ ""- 

Honou,v<i  Si,..    l,.,u-  ..„  vo.,r  unli-i  ed  loval  v  to      N  \    •  ''  '        ''T'     T'"  '""""• 

«^oa  l.i.ns..ir  will  own   i  J^C  n-^       '  ''u  •""'  ''"  '*""  ^^  '"'"'''''  '"■<'"•''«  l-P'". 

i"  all  nis„.„,  wi.i,  .::s^';::^r,;:^  ::;:;:;  r;i;;:;;,r-  ;;:.^^'" •'/'•;•'■  -"'-  '■• 

I-'-'viv..  it  will  d.)  no  goo.l  to  this  „..o„l..   von,    I  ^  " '"""  ""''*'"'"  •^""  ^''"" 

C'hri.st'H  sak...  W,  that  Lo.n  o  ,       :  ;     ■'""  "     ''"""""■^  '""•"'"'  '  ''"   ''""'»''v.  '"r 

.-  <-.  pn.t..,  do„;;;;:;'ow:;i::d:\  •;::,;;  ^:::-r:z:i:;7  ti - 

'"''>'.  ".aknnu  y"  .Mnu-  of  a  C issi. ,•  ...lions  ,„  ,|,,,„       \„  •  "     '"""i'''" 

-.onn.d,,.M,,:,,.a,,,,...d.s,nn.,ion.ij:;;,i  ;\..: .  :;;::;^^ 

•'i-n  tlln,' l..s„..J  n  :r..      :''"'  "•••;"  ;7'-  '"';•-  "-y   •-..  advan.a,..  n.on.h  t. 

V  r>.  and  o,!,,.,-,.  ,.x,v,.,..d)  hav.  uttnly  ,,ro,..,s„.d  a.unst  thnr  .•onrossion. 

Jlon.airvd  S-  I  takr  Iravr,  and  am 
^  "III-  hiindilc  SiTvanI 
To  M' Sf,i'  MiiruT.  S.\Mi  i;i.  Wxiaioit  m. 


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Colond  NicolLs'  to  I  lie  Con 


'i»mmonei'*i  of'  All> 


<a,uj. 


M 


t  N"cw  York 


It'ssioiirs 


■npcrs,  1.31.] 


^-^tiTL  K*:;;  v:r;;:;::tr:::: '""" "' ' ""-  -«"'■' "» "— » 


Ciipl.  .M)r;ili;nti  Stjicts 
I'liilip  I'ict.M-  Scliuvk.,- 


Aroii  \'im  Ciirlor 
Kiehard  Kcnzlaer 

..i:r""™;::t,';;:;r::;;;t;,:;tt',::::  t"; :■■  '■■ '™ '"«™  ■■"  -- ■ 

Et::::r,:::,:::;:;:-.::;r;:r:r^^^ 

ny  ou.  a^ains,  v'.u.     I  doul.t  ,lu/l     "r  C  I        " '"''l"''"^"''' ^''^ '^^ 

-.1  .1-si.v  vo,Mo  1...  .arHull  ^      ^     U    '""''^T'T"'"'' •'''■^•■'-' ''"-""-tl^ 

Mn:nn.ll.s  o.-  .li.s,,.,..  „,,v  ans  ,;  '"'t"'';' •'"''' '''''^  ""'"^^^^^ 

K.v,.  a ...;.,  ,..i.i  ..p....  ,L.:: ::    :;;.;::  .t^.,:«"^" """  f^-"  '"^'^  "^^'  -^  "-""- 
""•• '-  '■ •  n... ; -i.;;: ;  ":;::;;r::;rr;i:;e ""  ^'^  ""•'  -■■  ^"'"' '- 

V'  art-"  freiml 

If.  IVi'icoi.;,.s. 


I 


[  NiK.Vnrli   I'aiHT.,  !,    .1  J 

Monsieur  Iffiizrlarr 

■  -„:;:■.  ;::■,■:::  ::r;:::  ,;;'i:;::;::7r  "■ ; "v^; ' -'  ■ '— - - 

;;?;;:;r'Trr^:;:H'^^'— 

Ho...„..  :..  i-!.Ma.ora         ...:,;■  ;'";;'''"''''■•   ""•   '   '"""■   '""•"'   "-'y  •--'•••     Vou 


Moiiio  sort  you  niuy  aiiply 


» iliit.  «■  u  ,ii,.i„  !'utri..»  (n.iuiii"  in  «„„,., 


■*?&-. 


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Brother  and  Mons^Cu  le  "'^^  ^^.'U.enbergh  con.in.u.l.     ,ly  ...-vice  to  y^  wife,  y 


■i\-  n  ber    l(Jt;,;_ 


I  uni.     V  afl""  freind 

R.   NlCOLLS. 


Cb/o«e^  .\7(r>//.y  to  the  Cotnmi^mrie^  at  Albany. 

[.Now  Knglauil,  I.  8O11.  ] 

^Messieurs 

thanke.  ..  y  ear;  i„  tl.e  ::^.::C  ^        Tli^;  ^^l^:    ;:f  ^^^  -"^  ^  -"-  ^ow 
times  of  airti..ultv  with  the  .nibitio,^  Kr..,.,!       v     ■       ,  ■''■"''  '""'  '''^''''''^  *"  "'»'«« 

Kn.li.sh    in  th.. -north  t^v^        ,  "        ,  .,     ""■    ""'  ^ '""■"  "•""-'"•<"  ><>  pra,,are  ,ho 

Hchout  and  Sd.epeL  there,  tl  h™d    Z  J  ;''''  """,""'  ^  ''"■'"""  '  '"'^■"  "■''""  '"^  "- 

«pare,  of  the  BwrUs,  for  I  W  we    how  i^'"'-  ;'" '•' • "    '  '"  """■^' '"""  "'^  '''"••^'  '-'  I'<-"'>v 
1  ">ny  well  hope  tha    th     F r  ,"    . T         ,      7"  "  '•'  '"  ''""'  "''  ''''"'  '"""•"  '"  ""•  -inU-n 

-ost  of  their  inddier.      o  :  r     :V:;  h  r'r       ""■'  ^T  '"""^^''  ^"- "^-'  ""^  "-' 

tlH"  warr  between  Spaine  and  K    „  '  "'"'"•■  """  """  ^^'""'  f'"""'^'  -■'"<!  '"nv  that 

lure„fter,tho„ghr..inan„spe..tu:^         ,:;,;';::   '*^^       ^"'"  >-^-  ->•  'i-  in  peaee 
iH.w  nuieh  BatiHfaetion  to  ,nee  all  the  le„  .     i        \  """■   '""  ''"■''"■"  '"  "■"  ^•"-'  ^vith 


rlj 


vm-  agreeable  ,o  n>v  disposition.     The  efire       i      nT ''""'"  ""*'  ''■''■'"'^''MT  " 

rather  to  expect  a  tinu,    vherei     1    n  v  '■'''""•'.  ■■';"";■><- a  eon>, ne,.,.  b,.,  i  ,,n,se 

■"o-st  heartily  InelinM  being  ^^  ^'■"l'l.a..cally  doe  yow  a  .erviee,  „n.o  w-   I  ;„u 

V^iir- freind 
7  of  Jan  I  COO.  i  jj    ^ 

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]45 


Yo"  of  tlic -,",/'■  of  iV'"  and  of  tho -i^'h  101'"  »v!tl,  (i,„  .    o   , 

-11  doing,  ,v,,„l,yy„,H,ave™a,vm:«;Uuj:  "  '     ''  '"■""  '""  '»-"•""-" 

T"-  Jiiniinrv  KJOd  )  ^ '  ^'•'''7  ■'>'^"'°  freind 


s-- 


a-/o..,/  .\7c.o//.v  /r.  Mr.   a,rar,J  SVarf,  S  her  if  of  AJha, 
VoMvs  of  ,1,,.  -.Mr- is  n..viv..d  ;  ,1...  ,ness..„i:er  ,nnd. 


l-v"   no  ,.xtrMor,li„.rv  o..,.„.i„„  ,„  ,.,„,        :,    "       """   ""  '^"''''  '^"^f"'  ""'^  f  hoP"  vo«  will 

-ln.h   is  w..ll..on,..udil.              ;           1    ';"'•;        '--""- "-^  ^otone  .-o.nplain,  is  „.,d. ; 
,   „  \  -'III    .111(1  ,ill  thf  otliccrs   iiai-t  CI]  .ii- tl.Mnl..,..   c...  .i 


"••"•'"•"  i'^r^HMst   any  nation  that  , nay  disuul...  vow  assnnni:  v 


•'•'•s   |Mrti,.,da.-tl.ankrs   for  the  can-   (ak.Mi  in   v' 


l-  wanting  to  ,.ra.s..rvo  you  all  n,  p,.a,v  or  pron.o...  v  xvllfi,,.... 


(  Mndorsid  ) 


•Ian  :  thr-  V    ^ 
I'oil  .lanii's    j 

\..i..  in. 


vow  Uiat  on  my  part  nothing  .shall 
I  aiii 


V'  atl'"  rr,.in.l 


M'   l.'yvan.      i;..  ,,l.,,s,.d  lotranslal..  tlu's..  :i  loltn-s  into  I) 
you  iMiii,  ronvi'iiicnilv. 
"I'll"  I"  to  III.'  Ciiniissarirs  al   Alhanv. 
The  •,"!  In  M^Ciirlrr 
Thf  :t'i  to  Srininl  Swart 

V'-  alf"  Irrin. 


if.    \. 


Htch,  ,is  sooni'  as 


''•    ^iicii.r.. 


Il» 


im 


^^^  NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 

Colo7>d  Kicolh  to  tie  Captain  awl  Commissaries  at  Albany. 

[  New-York  riipors,  I.  49,  ] 

Messieurs 

.Afy  answer  to  y"  of  the  if  lOber  was  ffone  lience  before  y"  of  the  20".  of  ]  0-  .rrinerl      Tn 

"^'  "■  tiHsi.  so  tli.it  I  doe  very  mucli  want  his  iiifori7,ation  w'  termes  the  freiuO,  ,l,u.  •>..  r> 
points  n.  V   letter  relatnig  to  my  advice  and  direetiou  I  shall  briefly  say    ]»'  Th-,t  vo„  will  I 

nr,     ,  '""ting  may  not  bee  interrupted  or  any  numbers  of  arm'd  men  under  -mv 

puHence  couu^  u.to  the  Plantations  of  either  side  without  Xotice  lirst  .iven      To   I'o  \ 

imaj^.  that  the  Ma.naes  wil,  ensi.t  upon  the  proposall  o,'  .et.in;  l!::' Alb  ;   ^  H.is  T^:;: 
tZL^l  ^■•-ards    tor  their  own  eounfy   is  much  more  tomodious  fb 't  em    nd 

r^:i;;  S  7^^^^^^ 

P^«     t       r  ,    "    """":;  t  ''"7"f  >-'  ^"^  "^^  "••-'>■  "l^l--  *«  ^-^  -nceni  ,i,r  th 

of  t  e  V         '"''""'    ''  ""'""''^  ''■"  ^''"  ^■''•^'■"•''  "'"V  ^vill  soone  discover  the  truth 

c        ,  ua.  s  udl  lade  whenever  the  Ma,,uaes  can  haue  an  houres  warning  of  their  co  ninj  so 

as  r       .  s      ,     A                  """"  "  •■''"'  "'""■'  '''"■^"  '"■  """""  '-^  ""■  ••''i«'t  of  their  A.nbition 
ve        n  ;;    ,,    ":;r:^  "^T  '"/'"■"•  ''"^"""-     '^""^■^•"''^-  ^"-i"  ^'^  Treaty  shonl. 
eer  ■  n         1.  '  •       "  '""'"""■  "•  '^"'''  '^  ""  ^'""" •'  '"  "'•li'^"-   -"^""ts  Jnu   to  glue  von 

::i::;t  !!„;;■  '::;■';  .;;:■  r: '" '-'- ' '^""  ^-"^ '-  ---'■'•  -^  ■ -■•' 

'Wlude  with  th  n       .  ,     ■  "   ""  '"■''"'"'  •■"'"""  '"  •■'■'■^'''  '">•  •"••""■'■  'lireclions,  but 

io  sol  n  I  7  u"'"'  ""■"  ""'  '■'••••"'-•""•''""  '"  ""■  -l-l",  -ui  parta.ularlv 

^ou  shall  ueuher  wan,  anv  possible  assistance  n,,,-  ,ny  pn,yers  ti.r  v^  ,>..ace  ^  prosperity.    T!nn 

V'  very  alf"  frein.l. 

If.   \. 
^^.Wl.n   you  haue   any   truth  of  the   frenches  -narch  towards  you  sen  1  speedy  notice  to  ( 'apt. 


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Colmiel  Nkoll,  to  Mr.  Anmlt    Van  Curler. 

[New-Vork  Tajiors,  I.  49.  ] 

Moiis.  Curler 

.n..  Jan  ^^  ^^^  ^^  ^^^^.,  ...^z:!::^:::^:::^^        ^-  - 

an    .en.   .t  nu-o  by  the  next  opportunity.     By  circun.tnnee  t  ^,  ..n^,  ^^  '^''^  ^T^' 
J  u  .ans  I  „u,ke  nay  guessing  that  the  trench  will  not  trouble  y-  T-       tl  h  u  ?T        '^'' 

iit  large  to  the  C(-.inissaries  th      "Cnrp  «l,.,ll  .,«f  ^  \\inter.     I  ],nue  wrot 

your  eare  an.,  paines  i,;  ..b  ^  t^Z  '^VTI'  ^'"^  ""'  '""''"^  °''  ^'''^  '-'^'—  <^'- 

foru.er  letters  to  the  Vice  \L  at  €■  n    1       Vi;!  ,      ",'"     "''''■  ""'"  ""''  *''^'  Connssaries 

again,  (or  „.v  part  I  un.ler.  ^l,^      "    ,,  ,      "''  "•'^''""''^  "'"*  >'""  "'^  ^'"^  ■'•""^''  '^'"ers  ba.-k 

will Mon..; ^..a., hath ;:r oilh;:  ^H^'r  .t^i^r' '^"'T ?"^^ ^'"'^ ^-" 

to  colour  his  mnbition  of  Ingrossing  the  IJeuer  ,    .1.      v         ^'"."'^'^*-'"«':"f  those  pra-tences 
Albany.     I„  returne  of  th.  J  n.,vell..    v-  ^  d''«troyn,g  and  infrrupting  ours  at 

relates  to  th..  tight  in  June  the  .      .      el-l  ■  ,      ,  .'""  '""  """'  '""  '''"''  '''"  ^'"1"-  «"« 

given  the  Dutct  Fleet  up.' \hf     :     '  ^  ^ 'i': '::  1  T:m ''  '^''^ '^r'"'^^^  ^' ''"^^ 
i"U.llig..n....  ,han  hin.s..l.e,  an.l  prohablv  i,     :;  o  ;   ^   ,     t     ^  W  l"     "":  "'"  ''""  '^^^^ 

Fran..e  ^  Spain...     I  hope  the  puhlike  an.l  v^         aU      t    i  -n      '''  "      '"  ■'  '"'^"""  ^'''''''''' 

vi... ......  p  r,s  .hi  h ...  ,L  n.>,  .hnn.  1^^:;^:  :;;!^:r:  ^"" '-  ^'^^-^'""^  ^^ 

.nr:.;::,r:rrr:;..;:;:'::;:;i;;-^^^^^ 

'""  '-'"•"  ^"""''^■-  --i".  on.,  iha;:;;:.:  z  z: ;;;;:  ;;r;'^"  ^"'^  ^-^^  ^  '^-  ^^^ 

an.  Kon..  ...  Hos,..n  ,o  se..ke  a  passage  th..n..e,  by  „;.:  h    p  !     V!  :;":::'"""  f'"-'  ^^•^""' 
at  pres.-nl  but  to  assine  you  that  I  am  -^nmoi.guni.s.     I  |.au.-  n.)  more 

V^  very  alV"-  tiviiid  lo  seme  you 

I J  "'of  Jan  l(i(,.l  I  K.  N. 

(ort  James       | 


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I!      W. 

l!..    -i 


Colonel  Mcolh  to  Captain  John.  Baler. 

1  Xfw-V.irk  Pnpor!,  I.  M.  ] 

C'apt  Bilker. 
Y"  or  the  ^-^'\f  :^^;-^^\^^^\^  should  hau.  ..on.e  1,y  Snm.s  Ja„  i.  l,r„„,ht  by  another  Indian 
ho  ca  ,s  huw  fe  W  Tho.na,s.     So  that  I  u.uU  all  th..   inio.natiou  whic-h   hee  could  .iu.  ,n    " 
Ju  another  ot  tins  date  to  the  Cap.  &  Comissaries  al  All.any  I  have  sent  the  i,e«,  advice  and 
<  .rect.on  w-  „jy  knowledge  of  the  present  affaires  could  coliec-t  out  of  the  .euerall  letted;  •  i 
1  nuust  reterr  the  n.anagen.ent  thereof  for  the  hcst  to  the  discrerion  of  y^  selfe  &  Comissarie. 
whose  former  letter  with  mine  to  the  ^•iceroy  of  Canada  r,u,.st  be  «ent  bv  Sn.it.s  Jan.     The  relation 
you  nuule  n,ee  is  .sent  to  AK  Win.hrop  au.l  Capt.  l',Mche„.     1  collect'from  the  letters  and  from 
the  ^  iceroy  us  passepor.  to  the  Indians,  that  uv  are  not  nnu.h  to  feare  their  atten.pis  this  winter 
yet  such  collectu,ns  ,nay  faile  and  not  nu.ch  to  he  relyed  upon,  fo:  the  freneh  forts  are  loo  neure 
.ieighhours  an.l  can  poure  ibrth  ,nen  helbre  we  are  aware,   if  w,      .  not   :.,uaies  walchfull       I 
doe  not  see  cause  to  change  my  (i.rmer  directions  but  becaus..  the  Ma.juae.s  desire  n.v  advice 
It  .s  that  they  n.akea  good  peace  or  none  with  the  trench,  such  as  n.av  hrin^  in  b'eaver  to 
Allmny,  and  leave  then,  without  feare  or  Jealousy  of  the  French,  one  point  will  he  ncccssarv 
that  the  .Ma.iuaes  should  declare  to  the  French  that  tiu-  King  of  Ku.lan.l  is  the  (ireat  Ivimr  of 
idl  their  Country  and  parts  adjacent,  and  unto  him  they  are  sulu.rdiuate,  living  in  peace  ^nd 
tradn.g  with  all  his  subjects,  and  now  tlu.y  are  willing  to  mak..  peace  uith  the  trench  and  will 
resolue  to  keej,  ,t  il'the  French  will  demolish  their  torts  and  l.riug  no  nmre  troopes  of  Souldiers 
mto  the  King  ol  England's  country  or  their  riantalion. 

To  this  purpose  you  may  take  seuerall  opporluuilies  of  iuslruclin,^  not  om^lv  Suulls  !■„,  1,,., 
the  Maquacs  Sagamores,  shewing  then,  that  it  is  ,l.eir  L.terest  to  ...ake  a..  ho,.ound:le  ...cn.io.. 
ol  the  K.ng  ol  Kngla.id,  what  nuu.hers  of  English  there  a.-e  round  about  a.ul  all  the  Countrv  over 
how  considerable  a  force  liom  all  the  adiacent  colonies  are  come  to  Albanv  in  ;i  or  4  diies  md 
with  what  freindship  tl„.  Knglish,  Dutch  and  Ma.p.aes  Hue  together  in  ail  points  euept  wa.-r 
will,  Chnslians.  Such  language  or  the  like  you  ...ay  make  use  of  to  the  .Ma.p.aes,  Sachems  and 
Sm.ts  Jan,  some  Dutch  here  a.-e  persua.h.d  that  S.nils  Jan  hath  iveiued  so  ..luch  kindu,.ss  1,„.,. 
the  French  that  hee  is  tu.-.u.d  French  man,  hut  hee  hath  d.-auue  so  much  l.loo.l  Irom  tlieF.-e.icb 
that  he  cannot  be  so  foolish  as  t,.  thinke  that  they  hau.^  good  intentions  lor  lm„  „„ely  t.,  .s..,-ue 
their  present  Ends. 

Wee  have  no  late  newes  Iron,  any  I'aris  beiu- siml  up  will,  a  hard  wiuler.  [  had  •ihiiosi 
forgot  a  .ho.-t  passage  in  a  F.-e..ch  letter  to  Moi,s^  J,a  lountaine  fnun  a  frein.l  ..f  Ins  al  (^uehe.- 
Whe.v  speakmg  how  ki.ul  the  \ice  jfoy  is  to  him,  sales  (hat  the  \-i,.e,-„v  i,„c,Mh..l  lo  have 
n'leiue.l  him  al   any  ha/ard,  upon  which  suhje.!    !,.■  w,mld  have  uiiie  m,„v' if],..  ,l„Miuht   ,1,.. 

letu.r  should  passe  dmrtly  to   Mons'  lou..tai..e-s  hand,  tu.-ther  that  thry  I ound  an  easv  ■m<l 

Adm.i-abl..  m..a.ies  to  iransport  tli..ir  m,...  upon  all  occasions,  the.vlore  it  is  necessary  t„  uinuir,. 
ol  Smits  Jan  what  lu'w  j.assage  or  Invctions  they  bane  fbumi.     This  is  all  at  pr.'seni,  l.om 

V'-   air-  fnind 


|C.l|.l.    Ilxhi.l:  wn,-  ;i|.)...uil.-.l   •■(  l,l,.|    MllllMi-v  Ulli,.,-,    al    Alli;,l 
lt,.»k  „f  I'.iUnh,  S....r,.tniv'«  Olli.-,-.  All.iun,  l'l;;l,  !;;,■;,_  Ij,  | 


^'|S>.|,|.  li-,r,5,      lli^  r,,iiiiiii.-.i Hi.j   Iiisti  lull. Ills  ,11'- 


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r,'ivatc.  Imtrvctiom  to  the  Commmioners  to  ISmpm. 

Criaiilji'i„n  rti-iKTal  I'npi-rs,  III,  •J.^,l.] 

PurvATE  iNsrHccr.oxs  to  M'  Xeedham,  M'  De  la  Vail  &  M'  Van  Ruyven. 

].  Vou  ^vill  do..  VV..11  i„  tlu.  (inst  plnce  before  you  nrriue  at  the  Soju.  to  looke  upon  the  papers 

2    When  you  c-o,„e  to  the  Sopes  cause  the  Connuission  to  be  read  in  the  hearing  of  all  the 
i-ple    u  he  of  souhhers  attending  upon  you,   and   I   think  you  will  doe  best  at  Li 
o  dy    0  pubhsh  what  eo,nph.i„,  ,..„  .  ;„  ,),.,  ,„,.,  ,„a  i,  ,..,  opinion  W-  Ifi.her  is  to  te^ 

-td.vi     :.;;■"'"  ■"■"'"'■"■'  l--'-"'--'y  -hether   .here  was   n.ahee  or  fornu.,- 

tr  "'^'""  "";;^  "■",""■  '1—'   '■••^-.  i''-  other  notorious  eireuu.(anee. 

•M'l    -"^  "'    ui,.,„       :,ee  a,,an.st  Ihsher  than   is  ahvady  alieadged,   eonsideriug  the   Tes.iu.onies 

.   >u  u.     doe  uei    ,0  u.ake  people  know  that  the  laws  of  Kn,.  and  direets  vow  so,  an.l  the  like 

MNou    I  ,  „^.s,ndl  lh.>her  I  eonee.ue  it  u.ay  have  hapned  in  his  owne    'elenee. 

..   \\  la.,,  yow  exaudne  the  rising  in  Aru.es  begin  with  the  lirst  oeeasion  and  ^  ow  will  hud  that 
B..,adl,ead  da    o.a  y  oiler  to  Ilin,  a  dish  at  the  brewer  but  did  not,  that  he  oirer'd  to  dra  ve 
sword     ut  ..euher  a.    nor  eould,  yow  will  lind  al.o  that  tia.  ]>.rewer  presentiv  ran  in  upon  hi 
na  e  the   hrs    assault,  gave  .he  lirst  blow,  ai.er  w^^  n,any  abuses  fbllowM,  ^pon  w^'.  1  .^  n       g 
•      '  "•  <l-n;;ll  y-v  are  to  deehuv  that  the   Kind's  ollicer  is  not    of  so  u.eane   a  .padi.j    .o     e 
struek  by  a  lU.rger,  a.al  fur.her  e.darge  y^  dis,.ourse  as  vow  shall  fln.l  litt 

Havn.g  proceeded  thus  farre  yow  are  .„  call  the  cheife  and  others  ,he  n.o.sl  violent  \e.ors  •»»! 
,n-o>no.ers  o,  .he  Kyott  be.bre  yow,  in  the  lirst  pha.  open  the  ease  of  risiu.  in  anl  ^    ^     ' 
Kstabhsh.  (.arnson  ol  Ins  Ma-  ^-hieh   uulawfull  Assembly  of  artned  .Men  is  bv  the  Lves  of 
Lngland   no  lesse  than   Treason,  you  are  ,o  adun.t  of  no  reasouinixs  or  pra.fen.vs  for  their  soe 
dmug.  but  .  a.u  yow  are  to  tell  then.  .ha.  I  .li.l  ,u..v  lor^iu..  soua.  of  the   Inhabitants  the  sa.ne 
'■'■I""'.  a>>'l  tia.r  na.nes  atv  upon  l(,...or.l,  .1,..  ( )riginal  is  in  .1...  .own,-  booke.     A  ...pv,  .houKh 
torne  yow  carry  wuh  yow,  by  whi,-h  yow  will  do..  w..ll  to  gov..rn..  \'  s..lu,.s  &-  ..all  .lu'-s..  .louble 
ol-M.l..rs  to  an  a.coun,    lor  all   ,h..   n-M,  and    accor.ling   .,,   ,h..   Kuid..M,...    br.n.ght  in  aaainst 
ll..Mn  who  app..ar...l  .1,..  „u,s.  .Notorious  n.du..iu..  .1,..  uuud,..r  .o  a  f..w  no.  e.x..,...dh.u  sixe;  vow 
.MM.v  .■oM,.|ad,.  ,h..,„   by  „,,,.„..,.  i„  .vri.inu-  I.,  be  .uil.y  .,f  a  Mvasonable  and  .uali.ious  Ih".,.., 

ha    yow   ,van,t    the  hnall    senteu. '  hunshna.u.   .o  n...e,  wl,..r..npon  yow  are  .o  send  .hen. 

-  la  guatd  o    Mus,pu..u.rs  ...  ,h..  ,(,.,|..,„  ,.,,so„.,,,  „„,  ,„,„,,  „,.„„  „  „,..  ^,,„       ^^.„, 

■I  ^..u  wdl  hud  IJroadhea.l  bath  brok..n  n,y  lus.ruc.i.n.s  sev..rall  .inas.  bu.  ..'..„..  v^;.|v..s 
"'  '.""'•';  .'•'''"""•"••■'  '";;'  '•"'"l'l-n,s  „.•  ,b..  sana.  uatur..  to  rc-eiue  .hen.  bu,  ...  pr....e;d  o,u.|v 
agams.  h„n    y..w  w    1  .h,..  ...11  ,.,  .osp,.,,.!  hin.   ,r..u.   his   i.:u,pl..vnu.n.  ,br  ,ha.  .,ulv  .a,d.  .".l 

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S."  When  you  have  taken  a  view  of  the  Instructions  which  I  formerly  gaue  to  Broadhead  as 
also  to  the  Schout  and  Comissaries  yow  will  easily  discen,  what  bounds  an'd  lin,  tts  e^,  of  itn 
had  allow'd.     And  ,f  yow  find  just  cause  to  adde  or  alter  any  part  of  them  I  k^ue  i    to  v 

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n^urdrod  by  the  Maques.  This  Declaral  U^^rti^l^^^ZlT''^''^  ""^ 
Gen"  „pou  that  subject  ought  absoh.tely  to  eas^  ymr  M  nde  of  tL  t^^  1  "  ^'"^^^r""""'• 
Regard;  I  nn.st  likewine  confesse  that  tl.e  frePch  ^^I  ^  Id    J'"'        ^'T  'f  "^  ^'""^ 

obliged  to  th.  Dutch  for  having  .vithdnnvne  n.anv  o!  tl  o  of  L -Z  Cs  7  tf^" 
were   aken,  But  tl,ey  owe  u.s  alsoe  that  ju.t  ackn^wled.enn.nt  (whi  ve        v  11  T 

Tlunt  by  our  Authority  wee  haue  hindred  y^  Algonquins  frou,  nu.   ing       r^  «pl ;  L"^ 

b  noe  ^our  floverno'  Gen"doti,  order  you  not  to  interpose  in  Our  Wavres  wUh  the  Mn 
you  1  doe  prudently  to  obey  hin.  with  Respect;  I  coulcldso  haue  dlt  Hi       '  ^l  nd  tr; 

.o..eejhr:!;u::;;:-:r:nd:^'^; -^^^^^  --  -  -^—  .rt.. 

Your  thricr  Affectionate  Sen-ant 
Quebec  the  SO"-  Aprill  )  Tracy, 

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Governor  Tracy  to  Mr.  Areidt   Van  Ckirler. 

[TRANSLATED    FROM    THE    FRENCH.] 
[  New-Vork  Papers,  I.  4S.  ] 

Sir,  Quebec,  30""  April  1GG7. 

■"'>  '■'  ■■!- '.« »i.«: :. ;.;:;,,,.':;..''  ^zc:^t::rTt 

assure  vou  of  this  truth  iJnstarit  will  be  able  to 

-'-.ah.  iriends  Ip  ^    Z    1  Z  l^^^  '  ^rT    '  """  ''''"'  "'^'^''^  ^'^^  '""^  ' 

'"■'-.1  of  l..k<.  rham,  hiu      lb.  „  '"■••'""Pan.ed  by  yreuduuen  of  co„si,i..ra,io„  „,  the 

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lam  obliged  to  Your  Governo'  General  and  to  you  for  the  kindness  you  had  for  M'  des 
Fontaines. 

If  you  feel  inclined  to  come  hither  this  sumn,er,  as  you  gave  me  to  expect,  you  shall  be  most 
welcome  and  entertamed  with  all  my  power,  h.aving  great  esteem  for  you,  though  I  am  not 
acquamted  with  your  person.  Believe  this  truth  and  that  I  am  Sir,  Your"  affectionate  &  assured 
bervant 

Tracy. 
The  Dutch  bastard  told  me  he  made  ^ome   presents  which  were  not  responded  to      As  I 
cannot  tell  if  it  be  true  or  not,  as  I  did  not  enquire  of  Father  Chamonot  who  is  at  Quebec  'vou 
can  tell  the  Mohawks  th.at  they  will  be  responded  to  on  their  return,  and  that  they  shall  receive 
all  sorts  of  satisfaction  on  this  head. 

Montreal  12  May  1CG7.  Tracy. 


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Governor  Tracy  to  Colonel  Xicolh. 

[  X.'n-Vcirk  l'n|.iT«,  I.  M.  ] 


In  answer  to  lo^  letter  of  the  31-  of  August  i  shall  tell  you  that  Mons^de  Courcelle,  f-'overno' 
C.enerall   of  tins  Countrey  signifying  ,o  mee  that   hee  had   a  deshv  ,o  make  inroad  upon  ,he 
Maqup  to  ,n.,  a  s.opp  to  ,l,Hr  barbarous  Insolence 
That  bee  nugh,  t.ke  w:,I,  ium  so  many  (.dicers  and  Souldie.s  as  hee  ,|,ougb,   liu.  eiiher  of  hi,: 

M.      Coinpanyes   or  .hose  of  y  Countrey.      Whereupon  hee  advan.v.i  within  fliff...., •  ,u,.ntv 

^agues  oi    the   N  ,1  .gcs  of  y  Annies.-     Jiut  fortunately  for  them  bis  Guides  ..ouductin.  hh      i 

o  I  et ter,  Ne  th.-r  bad  bee  known  there  was  any  of  them  there,  untill  h..  ha.l  surpri/,1  all 
fhe^  Indyans  that  were  in  two  .small  Hutts  at  some  di.tan.e  fron,  that  place.  This  truth  s 
sniTicienly  convincing,  to  justify  Mons^  de  Cour.vlle,  ,!,a.  bee  had  no  intemiou  to  infringe  the 
Icaee  that  was  then  be.weene  „s,  tor  that  be  thought  bim^dfe  in  the  Maques  land.  Tb. 
^o^.n^^n^^U.n..A.n^^u>..n^  UuU.  (al.hon.h  t!,e  Pc.-sons  ualer  his  n.mn.and  were 
rirun  to  the  uttermost  extremity,  lor  want  of  J'rovisions)  hath  snlli..i..ntlv  manifeste.l  the 
cons,  eracon  wee  have  alwayes  had  for  our  allyes  (for  untill  then  wee  had  no-Jntdligcnce  ,  t 
N   V    Holland  was  under  anv  other  Dominion  then  that  of  the  State,  of  the   Fnited  lb  gi  k 

i"  'r  ;""  "."""T'"'  ;■«  "'="  '"■''■  ^^-''^  "'"'"  ''"'  '^-"'«  '-'""^-'K  »"  '1-'  Dutch,  bee  t-H.ke 
M...f  ...re  to  binder  Ins  C.ompanyes  from  falling  i„,o  the  \  ilhiir.,  by  ,u.i..h  meane.s  alone  (he 
Maquaeslliat  wer..th,.|esavdth..uiseKv,..  ousaion.   tm 

an.l  taking  awny  Provisions  that  were  in  the  said  hutts.  to  satisfy  their  hunger,     'nms  fan 
might  to  vnidicate  the  truth  upon  this  subjecl.  ^  ' 

The  trreneh  .Nation  is  too  much  in..|in..d  ,„  ..cknonle.lge  Courle.ies,  not  to  ConfvBse  thai  the 

'  Th,.  Fr,.,a.h  i,nt„...  fur  ,!„>  M.,lmHk.;  o.ll.xl  l.v  il.o  t>ul,l,,  Ma,,»««,,  -  i:,.. 


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to  bee  assur'd  of  our  gratitude  towards  them   Z\  ,  '""°"'' '  ^^''^  °"g'^*  ^'«° 

Deedes,  as  they  have  dole  '         '"  '"^^  °'"'''  ^'"  ^'^^"  ^^-^'^^^  -'^l^  Christian 

I  a.n  also  persuaded  that  they  had  a  sincere  intention  for  the  Condusinn  nf  .  fi 
between  us  and  the  Maques,     Tliey  ought  in  like  nnnnor  t„      l     °"'  "''°"  °^ '^  '^""^  P^''^'--« 
expressly  forbid  y.  Algongins  to  n.ak^  waf ;  u^on  or  ZZrT  ''"  '"'  "^^  '"'^  ^^^^'">'^'^ 

frnice  the  Dutch  Gent,  did  send  you  v'  Lres  whifh  T  wiff  „..*    n 

July  lOOG  as  also  oy  the  Request  I  made  to  the  Reverend  ffhth.-r  R«,.l,  J    7  .      • 

W.S  n.   ns  lns,ru..,.ou.  which  hath  or  u.igh,  have  l.eene  seene  sin^  I  gave  hin.  1     v  ■  t    I- w  ^ 

I  had  never  the  thoug  t  of  aeeusing  those  Dutd.  Cenfmen  ei, •  directlv  or  indi  ec  In  ; 

ny  o    er  p.-son.  ..holding  in.eUigenee  with  ,he  Maques  in  so  loule  an  action  as  wa^   mitH 
'•>  then.        iu     wn.t  onely   to  oblige  the.n,  and   those  other  (len.'n.en  who  serve  und  r  yo 
onnnand  at  Albany,   ((or  we  were  then  in  pea..,)  to  Couneell  the  Maqu.-s,  as  i^^gl  s'to 

.  .V.T  up  ,nto  o,n- power,  the  Aetors  o,'  that  nn.nler,  w^-  was  a  satisa.cUon    hat  w  U     Zn 
iHight  j.n.mise  niyselle  in  that  oirasion. 
My  Lre  of  the  t'-  j,,    „  „,„^^.  (.,,,„,,,,,,,_  ,,^  ^^^^^^^  , 

Coustun^was;  ftor.tha.l  not  beene  pru-h.,,  after  the  death  of  those  Genfn.-en.  to  ha.    d  ., 
person  o     .,ua  Uy.     And  I  an,  ^..ry   sorry  that  you  tooke  the  paines  to  leave  th  ■         -e  J 
yo'  usuall  restdenee   to  n.ake  a  N'oyage  to  Albany.  U.  Inn .-  diseourie  with  an  ordinary  uZ^^ 
who  had  notlung  of  Trust  eoniniilted  to  him.  ^ 

The  .ntention  you  signify  ,o  have  of  iMubraeing  aUwayes  the  Interest  of  Europe,  a,  nnst  the 
barous    n  ,ans  ot  Amertea.  .s  very  eo.n.uen.lable  an.l  be.itting  a  person  of  vurt^ua  it- 
and  «  good  Chnsttan  :     That  Passion  whi..h  you  likewise  exprc-sse'  for  the  interest  of  III       •  : 
o      ..ea    nr,ttan.e.  ,s  t..  b..e  este...ue.l,  an.l  .here  is  .u.  ,nan  of  reason,  who  doth  no  ^  pr  oV  V 
Judg.n-  therem.  and  that  hath  not  the  like  for  his  I'rince.  '  ^ 

I  returne  you  thankes  in  parti.ular  (or  timse  obliging  tennes  you  are  pleas'd  to  use  on  my 
behu  (V  as  also  (or  the  assurances  you  give  n.ee  of  a  desire  to  hold  a  n.ut'uall  Corre  po,    e" 
of  c.uh,y  and  respect  w.th  nu-e  to  y  end  before  proposed  :     If  I  was  particularly  knowne  to 


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yoi.,  I  might  feare  you  would  alter  yo-.r  opiniou  of  mee,  for  that  Reputacon  doth  very  often 
give  us  advantages,  wluch  wee  do  not  deserve.  ^ 

>Vnnv'V,t  t°'"'  ?  '"■''  *'"'  ^'"'"  i"  ««-'™a„y,  h,  the  most  considerable  commands  of  hi« 
Ay  at  the  nne  when  my  son  (that  was  hee  and  not  mee)  was  knowne  unto  von,  in  those 
V  Inch  served  na  IHanders,  where  hee  connnanded  His  Ma""  Cavalry  of  Strangers  :  Hee  I  a  da 
ve  y  partu-ular  respect  for  the  person,  and  for  the  great  meritt  of  his  Roy'u  Highnel  he 
Duke  01  lorke,  who  seemed  to  be  well  pleased  with  his  respectfull  carriage  towards  him  -You 
have  no  reason  to  expect  lesse  services  from  mee,  that  you  nnght  have  ret-eived  fr  m  n  ;  son 
upon  all  occasions  where  those  of  the  King  will  permitt  mee  to  render  them  ^ 

It  ca-mot  bee  but  you  must  have  heard  from  divers  of  your  nation  that  have  beene  in  the 
lands  of  America,  how  I  have  done  them  courtesyes  with  passion,  and  with  as  mn      c hil  tv 
as  may  bee  ;  I  have  cause  enough  to  coinplaine  that  the  same  hath  not  been  practis  d  tow  rds 
mee  j  ff,r  that  a  vessell  whicli  went  out  of  Boston,  tooke  in  the  Cnlfe  of  St.  L  wn'  ce,   ow.  d 
the  latter  end  of   June  or  the  beginning  of  July  lOGo,  (neare  upon  five  moneths     eAu^     u 
d  caraconof  the  warre)  a  barque  of  betweene  2-5  and  30  tunne,  U  helonge.l   ,o  nw^e    le     . 

B:::sT:;.:ri:;;:;;:Lf:z 

iiuu  1  ,un  w     a  gieat  deale  of  esteeme, 

S^  Your  thrice  aflectionate 

f^     ,  ,  and  humble  Serv' 

yuebec        j 

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[  TruJ^.  Papers,  Stale  Paper  Omco.    XVII.  5S.  ] 

Right  Honorable 

May  it  please  your  I  ord..hip.     Acconling  ,o  his  Ma'-v"  commaunds  in  his  ICer  of  the  •'•.  ,f 

M    saclusets  &  &    1  hoinas    lemple  of  w-  I  gave  an  account  bv  Capt.  ChnMouher  C'l^nk.. 
«  hose  sh.pp  sayled  hence  before  winter  &  I  heare  as  safelv  arrived  hi  Fudu..!   fl,    Ci  .' 

mAvh-  •  .    V  ''''''    '-'•^l"'''''"'"-     Thcrupon   I    ,li,i  repavre  lo  IJo.sto„    with 


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countryman  of  those  Careebee  Islands  if  %vco  Inrl  ihii;*,.       i 

sencible  (to  our  greate  sorrow)  of  there  IZjl^CL  Tot  T^^^^  ""  '"  ''  '''^'"^  ^'^^^ 
these  his  Ma-  Colonyes  if  those  our  comnKn.Tnetye^s  oul/fu  17""";"^'°"  °'  '""''  '' 
see  a  greate  necessity  of  all  our  endeavours,  &  tirb^str  "^1^1  "  ^  "^"  !'"''"  ^"^  ""^ 
for  the  security  of  these  his  Ma-  Colonyes.  Fo  itXSir  ""V  '""  '°  '^  ""^^■ 
intend  agaynst  us,  wee  are  surrounded  by  great  ionVoLr"  ^^"'°*- P^^^ -"^ 

we  >nust  alwayes  be  unpon  o^  euird    thonllf  ft        ''^''°";  °*^  ^^'^  '"'"*''«»'  "»  respect  of  whome 

French  wee  hLre  are  ^JIIl^.  t  '.^^J  J"  ^l  "°""^  ^^f"  "^'  ^  ^"^ 
Collonell  Richard  Nicholls  Gov'  o    New  l^ke  tl.     le  7      ,7  ""^  ''^'  ^''''''  ''-^"^ 

veterane  souldiers  at  Canada,  tl.at  til  y    :  t  ,  ^   tts  7: 1  Tl^  TT'';"'''' ""^ 
n>nsa.eens  to  facilitate  there  attempts,  that  thlnvln"     7"  "'  garrisons  and 

credible  Indians  report  that  they  l.nd^Jen  o  ^  ll  d  ir  „  q:!::^'!'"^  ''""  """'  ""' 
vviiies  allso  that  there  were  in  the  winter  o  Fr.-nH  i  >  n  ^^""^"''^.'^  °^''"-  S^^'^o'^^-  He 
-o..ld  be  in,ploved  in  the  Spring  "a  t  i  /m,  .  c  !  T.  "'!'"''"'  "^"  '"^  '''"•^''"■^^'J 
."-tions  these  as  matters  worth;  l:;Cio  '     H^C  T      "      "'"f  '""'^'^^'°"^'    ^ 

themselves  secm-e.     ^Vee  know  tlu-  „r..n  1  """'''  "'"'  ''"'^^'  "•''>'""»  ''°1'1 

...in..  „  ,„«„„  „,..„..  ^J::zzi::zi£:z:::^:rs:::t:;^:T"  -;■  - 

™„en,l..ra,c  will,  ,!,«  Fr™  ,  ,,„,'  ^  ,1  "'"'"  ','  "™""'  """  ""■'>•  ''""I"  "'"•  »»v 
»N»,  u-  ,vo,.  I„l,,,  „,;.,,„  .if  "  '""  ""'""-""■"■  I""  "e")™.  ,1,.  i„gfo, 
k„»«„c.,„,„,  &,l,,,«.li;  ,„,;■', '"''''■  "'"'""™'"     "'"  ""■'■•■  "'■•■■  'm,l>l„,d,.^,„, 

A:  defend  ourselves  agaynst  there  atfemnf,    ;r  fi.        i      •  >  "^•■^'  ^^""''"  "''^'  '''''ve,  to  resist 

Knglish,  as  .bnner.y  toLe  of  ZT^'a  'i^^^^l  f  ^''^^  '»  "-'"^>-  ='Pynst  the 
our  necessarv  defence,  yet  we.-  know  J7\  "•'  ^'''''''  ^°  ''I'''^''*'  fr""!  «"^''' 

There  hath  b. e  all  c;^  b r       en  U. "^  '  J^^^'^^  ? "T'  '""  '""  ^'"'  transportation. 

"ppon  the  come  besvdes  create    lesrt'b.     '^'         '  '"'  •  ""^''  ^"••'  "  ^'^"^'-"  •''•■'•^' 

it  hath  cause,]  verv'greate     nrc  itv    i^     '  , '"  "'"""  '•'"""''  ""'"'"^  '^  ^^'^^^  -«>-^'^'>h>.  }« 

bad  annnuni.ion  t,  spare, 'o  „;:/l"^^^^^^^  ^ --"f- that  wee  could  say  that  w. 3 
•-nlships  favour  ,0  re  .resent    o  his  A  7,,  ''."  '  Z  T''"'^  """  '"""■     '  '''^'^'^'^'^    -' 

what  shall  appeare  uppon  tl     r  "  s     ,  h    •  "'        T  "^  ''"^^'  '"^  I'''""'^''""«  i»  reference"  to 

-"'  .^.rces  1:  those'!;r;::z;:.r'  ;;:r::"t^^^^^       -•'"^  r^" '- '° 

remote  world  in  giving  them  such  .in„.Iv  .    .  •  ,    '  ^  '"'  ''"'"■'"  '"'y''"-'t8  in  this 

""  ^'"-lin.    prosper!,.^  •  l^t     t  ^.r  ^    t^tT'"''^^"  ''^'  'T  ^  ""'^  "'^'^ 

.supplication  to  Heaven.     1  have  only  OnT,  iV..     ■         r"   ''""''""""  ^^^   unanimous 

onl)  (nn  Loid)  to  add  the  humble  acknowledgem' of  the  favour 


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Right  Honorable 

Your  Lordships  most  humble 
Boston  in  New  England)  ,-       ^,       &  clutyful  servant 

May  7.  1667.  |  ^"^"^^  *^°"-^  Winthrop. 


For  the  Right  Honorable  the  Lord  Arlington 
Principal]  Secretary  of  State  to  his  Ma"» 
and  one  of  his  Ma""  most  honourable  Privy 
Councell,  these  humbly  present 

At  White-Hall. 


'^ 


Colonel  Xicolh  to  Govermr  Tracy. 

t  New  Englanil,  I.  871.  ] 

g,  May  the  Sf"  1667.  N.  Yorke. 

Because  Mons^  Curler  hath  been  long  importuned  by  divers  of  his  freinds  at  Quebec  to  give 
hem  a  v.s.tt,  and  be.ng  .nbitious  to  kisse  your  hands,  he  hath  intreated  my  passe  and  libe   y 
to    onduct  and  accompany  a  young  gentlen.an  Mons'  Fountaine,  who  unfortunately  fell  in  o  t  ' 
ba    arous  hands  of  Ins  enemies,  and  by  the  n.eanes  of  Mons'  Curler  obtaind  his  liberty 

Mons  de  t  ounta.na  hath  of  late  had  a  youthfull  zeale  and  in,patience  of  returning  to  Can-u].. 
and  probably  was  ,1  sat.s.led  that  I  would  not  lott  him  depart  untiU  I  n.ight  ass."r  Ws  re  un  e  ' 
to  which  purpose  I  have  attended  this  occasion.  ' 

This  present  letter  in  answer  to  v"  of  tliP  iuih  A.,,.iii  .™ii  i     ^i      , 
^n„  1  .     ""•'•^"J    o'  ""^  a "    Apnll  will  be  the  shorter  for  that  Mons' Curler 

is  ^^11 7"'  ^'°"  ""  '''"'"'^  '°  ""'^  '""^^  "'■  ^'^^^  ^-''"'^  «»t-P"^«  of  Mons'  de  Courzelle 

on  1  "  """"T-  "'•   ■■^'"'  ^'"'^  ''"•  ^«^''^^^"''  ^'''^''-  ««-•-<•'''  was  designd  to  h  vo 

concluded  a  peace;    but  m  truth  1  am  stille  of  the  opinion  that  the  words  of  tlfe  C  nf  md 
Com,ssanes  letter  will  not  beare  such  a  large  expositi^.  in  Europe,  however  tllse  un^ln^e 

^^'!^l::L^:l^':^t:^       --V"  "tr"-'-^ '-  '"^  -  "-■  ■"""»«-  - "'---  -^ '"« 

riv-r,  in  Westchester  co„„ty.     Mr    V.     C        1  wl  ■  ^■."''7;  "^ -^^  "— •  -''"  ''«»  ''«  ''i^  —  to  one  „f  the 

The  "pass"  referred  ,„  „,,„ve,  „s  .,:„  „,       „  1     Z   '^.''"^ ''''^^  ""'"l' "V  ''''''■■"*'     '"  "'«  «"Vernor,  of  New- York. 

Z.«,r,,  ii.  159.)     He  set  out  i„  the  eourle    f  ,„  """"""'   /""^'^^  "  '"  ">«  Seeretnry'.  Office,  (OrJ.r,,   liar™,,*.,  .nd 

by  a  squall  on  Lake  Chn.nplain  CZZ^J^^T  ""   T  "'"  "'  """  '"""""■■  "'  ''•"'"^''  =  »""  ""-"« '""■"  --'"I'- 
la  a„^„I.i  ,nap  of  the  North  ^oZr^^^^^  ""f^"""-  "/  "«■-«•  P-  '«•>  ""'  ""-"K  «  K^-t  bay.  - 

Perou,  E«e,  county,  u  called  Corla  r".  BaJ        ^  ""  Surveyor-Oceral's  Office,   what  is  now  the  Bay  of 


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gentlemen  might  be  transported   by  tlieir  contempt  of  danger  to  hazard  th„,v  r         r      ,u 

pleasure  of  hunting ;  w'-  hath  many  times  happed.  ^  '''  ''^''  '^"^  ''^^ 

The  voyage  I  made  to  meet  with  le  Sieur  de  Cousture  was  of  i,n  ^»nf  „ 

■n.e„.i.L  .„„,;<,,  „,w,.„e™Zi:To„,C;:     "*"'"*■'«"«"'•   ""l-^l-   "»"  evil, 

n   r„i       ."7"°      J"'°''"^'r  '"""  P'OP-'I™*  '»r".eritt  „„d  my  .C   i tte 
L.«o    :^^^^^^^^^  .»  r  -ce  J 

prx^judice.  '^°>'C«™ts  m  N.  England,  of  w^^  one  pomt  is,  that  his  allies  suffer  no 

I  shall  esteeme  myselfe  very  happy  if  yow  please  to  ranke  mee  in  the  quality  of  being 

Y'  most  aff"  &  most  humble  Ser^-ant 
A   Mons'  de  Tracy  )  ^-  ^icolj.s. 

A  Quebec.        j 


CoM  Ni.olh  to  th,  MagUtrat^,,  .£...,  of  tU  Eastern  Part,  of  Long  Island. 

t  Now. York  P»p«j»,  I.  8T.  ] 

Gentlemen 

'^  „;;:  :r  i^x^.  r:i:^:T:T : ""  r "  """--" 


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part  of  the  Jlilili,,  „r,  ,„  be  ,S  >l  ™  ?  "  ,'"■'"*  "'  ""'  '"""■  "'"'I'  """I 

Lastly  The  Justices  of  the  Peace,  tlie  Constables,  the  Overseers  and  Milif^rv  Offl 


m  ••  *  ti  m 


Cbfowe^  A^icoUs  to  Governor   Winthrop,  dv. 

[NcwEnglanil,  I.  37,'.] 

Honoured  Sir 

Y"  of  the  sixt  of  May  1GC7.  in  answer  to  a  letter  fron.  Sir  K  C.rr  M'  ^  Af.      •  l         , 
myselfe  bearing  date  tiie  20"'  of  ')•"■'  irrc  i.  .1  '""'  -^ir  "■  <-arr,  .M   S.  Mavericke  and 

However  anoU.e,  oecio^     „  ,::„,;*    ',';;;  '7   n"     "  """"•'•  '""  '""  >■-'  '""''"•'■ 

renioovall  of  severail  inlmbicnts  out  nf  ,h      -  .  "*   ^V  arwu-k,   requiring  the 

Ma....  ,le,e™.i„a,.„  ...J:::Z  Xal!  ,  2',  eZTf  f^  ^.t  ^  .'7'-r  T  "'" 
whereof   I  no%v  send,  unto  w'"  I  ,1i,l  .>l«n  '™"^  *"'*'^''"'  ^^e  copy 

yo^  hands.  A.er  .hicij;  I.  t^.e'^.;;;:^;!;;;:  j;;;;:;;;  r  i;"^'  "'^'""'  ^^-"''""^ '- 

yow  the  reasons  of  our  actings,  in  ours  of  the  20^%f  0-  I'h  t  .  '''«"':^^7"^^- '"»'  g-'e 
first  order  n.ade  att  Warwick?  was  „,ade  void  by  th  i  ild  i  ll- "J.t""^,  '''  '""'l  ^'"^ 
explained  in  our  last  of  the  20'"  of  9""  66  so  tlint  tn  Z  \     T-  '"""'  particularly 

of  the  1«  order  made  at  Warwick.  "     ""« ''  ""^'^  '^'""'■''  ^''""  ^^e  nullity 


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I  will  not  excuse  Sir  R.  Carr's  hastiness  unseasonably  puttinir  riiist..,,!  in.n 
hcare  that  he  received  son.e  extraordinary  provocations  2^1^'  t.   P°f  e««'on.  J'^'t  I 

regular  and  „,ethodicaIl  that  the  Justices  iLLent    b        thei    or  Cs'   hut  f   .  '"'"'  '"°" 

inlinnitie..     Thus  farr  in  answer  to  yours  received  '  ^"'''"S'  '"''  ""'"^"^'^ 

kiioiviic  lo  joiv  ,l,„i  Hi,  „„„..  C(„„i„i„„c.r,  WhiB  ;,t  1(1,0,1.  M,,  ,rr™     ,  "  "''" 

to  la,„l,  InawMi,  W-  Harri.  and  J ,  H,r  v     1      ,    ?  ,    ,       '       "''  "  ™""">w«y  of  title 

much  h,ate  bcce  .o  farre     1    li        f^:  """    "'"■''  ""'  '°  '""«  '''I"'"*''  »""  «'»  '•» 

pa«ic..  „,i  a.i„o„„.,  .0  r:.r':  i;;;L:z/T::-r:ji:",::™"  .^--^  "• 

c-ase  w-  hy  your  Generall  Cour    n    rrr  ;'    ".  ^'"'''  '"  '^'^''"■''  '''"'^  '''''''^™""«  the 

M^  Harris-  which  h    hi  ?  accordnigly  determined  and  execution  graunted  to 

Court  in  ..)G  and  wloly  Wanted  thett  ""'  •'  ""'•^''  "''""  *''«  '™  r--'"ti"...s  of  the  Gen" 
law,  fro„>  verdict  to    1    ,;     1  "  wl  "T  ^""""'"'  "'""  '^'^  ^''^^  '"'-""^'i''-  "''  ti- 

n-  you  thinke  n    e  vC  ^rt    P    Pos  "n  :::  ''  V     T    '"'  '"^  "^''^""'^  ^'-^^"^"^  "^«°'-  i'--t'''"tv. 

of  r  neigid,ours  of  Piy^:^^  s  ;:^:r  ;:;p^^^^^^ 

i'npartially  both  sides  and  decide  the  IZ  7  '  "'  "  •'"'■^' "'  "'  "''l^'t'-^to'-s,  to  hear 

an.  total./  ingaged  on  th.  ;!:  sid^  or ^ll  rtLr""^^^^' '  '''  '  '''''  ''''  '^^  '"->•  °^  >'  Colony 

e.^Hr:;^;;:t  z'r::;^^.'::rd-'T'^        ^^^^-^-^  -  ^  -•- 

King's  behalfe  agai.st     ^  F^e       The T     T  "^  "''""^°"  '•"^""''^  '-^  '^°'"P'-"t  in  the 

..eace  and  prosperi.v         '1   U  ,       If  '^  "'f.   --^y  "cghhouriy  and  freindly  advice  to  your 

interests  in'y'  iouris  and  co     tr     t  n         IT        'T'  '""  '^T^^'"'  ""''^  *'"  '^"^•^  "^  ^-•^"-- 
on  in  the  sight  of  God    nd       g  ^        ;''  '"'"^'^'  '°^'*''  '^"'^  ""'^-^•'  ^'  "«---ay  he  carried 


2 1'"  of  July  1067.         i 
Fort  James  in  Aew  Yorke  j 


I  am 

Honoured  S^  and  Gentlemen 

Y'  very  aff"  servant 

It.    iS'lCOLLS. 


'•I 


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Mr.  Maverick  to  the  Secretary  of  State. 

[  New- York  Miscellany  Bundle,  Slate  Poper  Offlce.  ] 

Right  Honourable. 

May  it  please  your  Lordship.     lu  August  last  was  twelve  month  by  CoUonel  Cartwright  I 
presumed  to  send  you  a  letter  and  coppies  of  several  other  letters  formedy  sent  and  other  pap  r 
which  were  all  lost.  I  therefore  by  all  conveyances  since  have  presunL  to  trouble  you  w,^^ 
more  copies  some  wee  knowe  are  lost,  some  wee  hope  are  come  to  hand,  hearing  the  Bearers 
are  arnved  n,  England.     In  October  last  being  at  New  Yorke,  S^  Robert  CarL  being    hen 
sicke  and  not  ma  capaci-   to  goe  for  England,  and  I  resolved  to  goe,  to  have  given  as  ample  an 
account  as  I  could,  but  before  the  Ship  sailed  being  frozen  in,  a  long  time,  I  tas  taken  s  eke 
but  sent  two  packetts,  which  I  brought  from  CoUonell  Nicolls  under  a  covert  to  the  Hon  J'  S  ; 
^Villiam  Coventry  one  by  Captain  Cilhams  Ship,  the  other  by  Cap-  Avis,  who  wee  feare  is 
ost    he  other  wee  heare  is  arrived  ;  I  sent  allsoe  in  the  same  fleete  by  one  Capt.  Proute  as  by 
tlie  other  two,  letters  to  your  LordP,  Sir  William  Morris,  Sir  William  Coventry  and  Collonell 
Cartwright,  informing  as  well  as  I  could,  how  things  stood  here  at  that  tyme,  resolving,  if  I 
recovered  in  any  measure  to  goe  myselfe  in  a  single  ship  left  behind  the  Fleete ;  but  in  the 
ntenm  s.r  Robert  bemg  well  recovered,  it  was  resolved  that  bee  should  goe  and  I  remayn  I  . 

i<  -Z       1  ?"V"  "  ""'"'*'"  ^''^P*^"  '  '"*^  "i- actings  in  his  absence  and  tymes  of 

knes  and  by    „m  wrote  to  your  LordP  Sir  W".  Morrice  and  Sir  W-  Coventry.     1  hope 

the  20".  of  March  m  one  Capt"  Martin,  bound  for  Pristoll.     1  shall  not  trouble  you  with  the 
relation  of  the  contest  that  fell  out  between  him  and  the  reputed  Gov'  &  Councill  and  the  issue, 

conve'-ance     ""^  "'"'        ^'"^^""  ^''''^"'  "'''"'^'  ^"^  ^'''  ^°'''  ^°''^"  ''"  '^'*^"""'  °^  '^  ^^  *)"« 
Since  Sir  Roberts  departure,  there  hath  been  but  little  action,  only  on  the  15'- of  this  instant 
rufHl'.fr'T'n"', '''''•■' '''"'""'"  '-'PP'^''^'-""'-'''  tl'ey  chose  M'  Bellingham  Governo.' 

^Km      The  firs   act  they  did  was  the  expelling  Capt"  Appleton  of  Jpswich  who  was  -lios.... 

Deputy  for  that  J  ou-ne  ;  the  crime  laid  to  his  charge  was  the  subscription  that  Loyall  Peticon 

presented  o  the   ast  Court  of  which  coppies  have  been  sent  to  your  Lord-     It  is  nowe  commonly 

reported  abou   the  Country,  that  the  signification  of  his  Maj'^-  pleasure,  which  in  September 

ast  I  gave  in  Court  to  the  (ioV  and  Councell  was  never  signed  by  His  Maj'^  but  that  it  was 

forged  by  mee  to  them,  and  that  when  their  letter  directed  from  them  to  the  Hon-"  Sir  Williui. 

Morrice   was  by  one  Harwood  living  at  Bednall   (Jieeiie  deliver.-d,  and   bee  brought  to  the 

Kings  presence    his  Maj--  tould  him  hec  never  ordered  any  such  thing  to  bee  sent:   and 

commended  the  Gov'  &  Councell  for  not  submitting  unto  it  or  the  contents  of  it ;  these  things 

and  rumours  spread  abroad  exceedingly  dishearten  and  discourage  the  loyall  party  as  by  frequent 

letters  and  niessnges  from  all  parts  I  am  informed  ;  I  do  what  I  can  to  hearten  then:  by  lette 

and  now  and  then  by  visits.  ^  'cucrs 

Good  my  Lord  I  most  humbly  beseech  you  bee  pleased  to  procure,  some  speedy  order  may 

be  taken   or  a  full  settlement  of  His  MaO-  Colonies  in  New  England  entirely  under  his  obediencf 

th  t -I'    ",r-  T'"  ^■■^^•«f«'-''i°»  to  all  well  affected  people,  &  prevent  all  inconveniences  which 

otherwise  will  m  tyme  appeare  ;  I  have  presmned  formerly  humbly  to  present  unto  your  LordP. 


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Tiiy  approhensions  Iiow  tliis  workt^  may  boe  cIoup  with   l«nc.  „i  .     tt-     . 

satisfaction  t<,  tl,e  innocn.t.  ''  '''"''S"  ^°  "'«  ^^'''J"'  ^"^  '"o^t 

I  this  weeke  receved  a  lettre  from  Coll :  Mcollo  nil  ;«  „-»n  n,  ,      , 

«o..l,s,  for  certaine  l.eo  is  engaged  on  his  owneJdfo,'    /''"';  ""'''  ''"^  """'  '"°""J'  °^ 
eanv  on  the  worke  above  ont  U,ousan      o  ;i         3    ^iTrr"^  '1"  "^  '^"^■■•'  ^^ 

p  Siv  ilobert  Carre  I  gave  unto  the  Hon-  Sir  N V-"  Co     ntry  ^.^     I'T"  ''^"  f''^  "  ''"^•'' 

there  ;  .  .,,,,.««  bee  shewed  it  to  your  Lordn.     Goo^i     ^L    ,lZ^^  ^  f  ""''  ^^°°' 

much  trouble,  from  tyn.e  to  tynie  th  re  have  been  ..„.     1  ,  ^°'  ^'"'"'S  3°"  «° 

Your  most  obliged  bumble  servant. 

'.««i,..,,  ,„.„,.o  ,,w,  „,„„  ,„„,.k,.  „,„„,  ,■„„,„:';!::;■;:,„;    ;;,;  ''4  :;■,,:;■  .^v;-'-  »<■ 

Sonne  Gov^  of  \  reinia  died  •  Cnn,]  M„  r       i         i  '.     ,       •    'tporr,  tne  i.oid  Ualtaniores 

.».»,•„.  H.  „„„./si.  v'::;  i„o:.iitn;;;i:i:™'"  '""^'  - "°"'""""'-  ■ '"»"  -^ 

[Boston,  October  1(5,  ICtw.l  Saimukll  Mavericke 


Mt:  Maverick  to  Colonel  CartwHght. 

[  Kcw-Tork  MlKcllony  Bundle,  Slalo  Paper  Ofllco.  J 

Ever  honored  Sir, 

not.  Mn-k»,.,.,l  l,„„,  bar  „I„||,,T  lie  «ill  liarkeu  to  ft,  wee  know 

Sargant  Kxt„„  who  Col ,  .SicoU  ,e,t  „o, ,.  „„  w,„,  ,,  ,„„,j  ,,„  .g„i„,,  ,,,  j,„„^^^  ,^.^ 


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.l.yos^„....amve,l  u.a,v,,„ull,atlHakouUvo  Forts,  hun.t  .hnn  a.ui  brought  nwMV  as  n,a„v 
«unns  ^:  otlu-,-  .hnulor.  as  his  vcssd  .an  carry  no  n.o.v.  In  IJa.n.o.las  ,1...,;  ha.h  Ln.  s  h 
an  .x„va-u.  .In.u.nt  as  I.a.h  dos.royc.a  all  Ih..  (h.,..  of  tl.c  ..ar.h,  an.l  in  Virginia  in  Augu..  was 
.  c  .,  l„..u.ana  as  hU.v  all  .lowno  beiore  it,  th.-  Hko  wa«  n.v.-.-  knounc,  and  they  re,t,.-t  that 
at  (Iiiit  tynie  young  Haltiniori"  dyed. 

Fmm  Ncwiimndland  we  h.ar;,  that  the  IH.cU  landed  on  tne  ,sle  of  Tenetf  l.un.t  several  of 

CWX   ^-^'^  ""'^•'"■•V"  ^r'"'"'-     ^"   •-■'^-'''  >'-^  '"■  '-•  -"""itt.-I  to  the  Tower  the 
,;,„'"'  ""''  '""''''"■  ^^"^''°1'^''  '''"  ''^  l''*'"«"'fe'  ""^v^'^  t<^  «">"e  h.are  who  believe  it  to  bo 

bmoah)  wd   eon.e  sale  to  your  hand  whieh  was  n.ore  !arg  then  this  is.     I  an.  just  now  ILo 

...m  ^den,  an.l  <ur.,er  east  and  linding  ,he  ship,,  setting  sayle,  I  eanno.  enlarge,  n^r  is  there  .  nne 

u  get  th.s  trans,  nb...   :   very  n,anv  of  you    Irien.ls  ,,res..nt  thei-e  best  res,,eets,  to  yon,  and  ninel. 

uesue  your  eon.pany     ere  again,  ,ray  if  there  be  any  thinge  to  he  gotten  tor  n.e  'ie.t  na.  heare 

"•""V""  ''  ';r7'  '  ''''' ^'"'  '"  ^'■"  ^'  '■'■''  '^"'"^  '""'"■>"-  '-"I-     '-<•"  ^i'--  ™;  tl'i' 

-nbhnge.d   the  sh,,,,.  stay  till  tona.rrow  y,n  shall   ha^e  it  in  a   better  n,ann.r.      1  shall   ever 
r;'ina:He 

r„    ,       ,,      ,  '■""■'  ^"i"' most  alh'elionale  freinde  &  servant 

Llioston,  Oetober  l(i,  Itiii?.  1 

J  ^\.\u•liI,  .M.vvr.iiK  Ki:. 


Sir 


(binmi   MrolLs  U>  (In     ll,r,r,ml   Father  L'i,  ,;,:„. 

[  \.«.V..rk  I'niKTB.  I,  «•.  ) 

/hrt  Albany  fS"' oetobor  \i\i\- 


Uavn.g  seen  vx.r  very  agie, letter  to  Ma.ia.n.'  de  Cerlarl  of  t|,..  i.-i-.-  7..,^  ,„,    ,  ., 

XX'  "-p  nee,  very  glad  to  be  here  to  eonnnani-ate  briedv  n-y'lelL^.ts:.  ;,;:::: 
M.tse.  „gby,|.eeo„:„,eneenn.ntof  vours  to  ^,adanM.  ,ie  Corla,.  that  von  have  th,  0,  J 
learned  the  J...gbsh  language.   I   dar.  no  longer  ha.ard  n,v  bad  !•  r..neh  sU  hs  tearinu  :     • 

very  ignorant  behnv  you.  as  I  an.   in  li.e,   of  your  tongue.      rh..,.e,o,.e  it   WX  .,  "'   1 

beg        „    see  yo..  and   ...  s..r..e   vou   iu   what  yon  s. .e  ,0  de.ire  towards, our  W.n.e,- 


W.-e  have  lately  ,eee..,M  .u  ws  |n,„.  liilboe  (yall  and  other  plaees  that  the  peaee  i.  e.n,  ludee 
,,,.„  ,,,„  ,„.„  ,,.,.„_        -^  '"'-'  '"  -•'"    ''-""^  '"    M-.de,-s  .hieh    news    r    .....veiue   vou 


Ml-  i.r  TliBiii  I,  i;iigl«ii,|.  -  En. 


'  '''"■  I"" ■'■'">'  (■"H  .f  Ih-  MS  i.  i„  |.r..n..|,.  -.  K, 


»  *i    r.     '^ 


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163 

Howo.u-r  tn  a  person  of  y--  pi-ofV.ssioii  and   mcritt  I  slu.ul.l  at  -mv  Ti„,        'ir     , 
Knfervion-  without  eutring  inlo  .liscours.  of  I'oli.i,,,...   V        '        'n  •      "® ''  "'""'"  "" 

expreH.ly  «e,.t  in  Plac,  of  u  J.a.ss.po.t  to   -H  . '  ■^'-"^"'•- tins  present  letter  is 

to8,.|u,nei.uuleand,ore,„n..a,  V-  1.U-:  iiC.  r  ?"  '^  '""'"""  ^"  "'"'" 
".-  tI.e..nK.  tenne.  ,  shall  en.ieavo..,-^  ^I'^^^^T^Z^'^T  TT  '^  '''"'"^"'^' 
all  Kxpe,li,ion  a.s  I  l.ane  hut  a  li.tie  tin...  to  spen.l  i n     u  .         '      o     '"  '■"'""  "'"' 

^.un.lay  an.l, 1,1  Tuesday  attnoono  in  Sd.on^^  «„,  ,.  j^^-"'.:  '  """  ""T  ""I 
with  .he  n.ost  Kxi-,e,lition  n.ake  the  voya...  in  a  Cmoe  ,loJ    fl  ',  '  •'  """'-''  "'"' 

>ouare.o,disp.,sedi,;,.eso!;::L!;;:v;;;:;;/''''^^'^       "^  •'-  •-- '-  ™- 

1  aui,  Your  very  hunihle  Servant, 

A  M,nisi,.,n-,  Monsieur  !,■  Ifevep.n.l  i'ere  .J,.,mi  I'i.MTon  ^'"  ^"''"■'■''■ 

ail  Ciiasleau  TionnonlDgon,' 

soil  (lonne. 


Om^nior  S(,n,v,.sai,f  f„  tl„.   Duh   „/    York. 

fNcw-Y'..rk  Tup, TH,  I.  Ii'.-,.  ] 

S.:v,.,A,,,.  rKo,.ns.r.r.s  Innnhiy  ,o  he  ten.lre.l  to  his  Ifoyall   Hiahnes  fron,   V.Wr 

nh:'n;;;;  '■,  ;v"T"''"'"^^-^'" •'-'-" ""•'•'•''^.i-;' of : 

c^  iiie  l>u(i-ii  lnhal)itants  then' 

.■™;'u.:i ;;;;;":';:;:;:::' ,,::;;!: ;::;;::-  ■;■  r ':  ■'-■ - ^  .-■■ 

M  In,..  IM,..„v  „.  Tr.„l.   „  i    ,„    '  ;         "     T'  '"""     """"' '  "' '.i"-) 

Ifeasons.  ■         ■  '         "" '"'"""  •"    ^^'''••''  ' '"""l-'.v  <-"■.•-  .Ii.-se  ensni-.g 

-::'t:;Tr:::^';:''!,;:;;ir.::'':;;:;r':";r :  ;;;'7>-';-v";;""  ■•"•• •'--  - , ..; ,.. ,..,,.,. 

"- •>•• -.M....... !unn.v.uJ2;.,:;:;:    ';rr\'''r  .«.....r«,,.„„, 

Vvrk  /W,,«„„/„ry  //,„„rj,.  Nv„,  ii.  «7   _  ,,„  '•'".'  1  -  •     Im  l.lx,..   ,l  «...  rcnnvo.l  „,  V.„>i\\,U  mil,.  (.IkIut  .||..  (  \,u 


t 

J* 

t 

i 

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I 

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164 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


1«  That  since  the  most  considerable  Inhabitants  of  those  parts  (being  composed  of  the  Dutcli 
nnt,on)  alKvnyes  kept  a  Correspondence  with  their  ffiviud.  in  their  ow.f  native  Com.t    ef  a^d 

rhull  n  t  onely  he  depnved  of  sne  great  advantage.,  hat  even  C.anerce  if.elfe  since  a 
r.esen,  ,hey  i.ave  not  had  an  opportnni.y  to  llx  their  Corresp„n,len<-e  elsewhere. 
^  •   bmcethe.r  manner  of  agricultnre   is  whoily  diilerent  from   that  way  practiced   bv  t',e 

ownrcoun;;;:'    "■*'""'  °'"  "^'^  '^""'  '"*  °'  ""^•^^^"-^-  ""-^^  ^-^-^-^  ^''-'  '•™-  "-' 

3-".'  Since  the  Trade  of  Beaver,  (the  most  desirable  comoditv  for  E nrope)  hath  alhvaves  been 
pure  ased  from  the  Indyans,  by  the  Con.odities  brouglu  from  Holland  is  Ca  n  •  Z  Dufflr 
Hatc.e  ts,  and  other  Iron  worke  n.uie  at  Itrick  &^  „„.ch  es.een.ed  of  by  the  Natives,  tTs  to  be 
K.a.  d  that  ,1  .hose  (^,„„.di,ies  shoai.l  li.il  then.,  the  very  Trade  itself  wonld  .i.ii,  ah  i  .^ 
of  Can.da,  wl,o  are  n„w  nua-oaehM  to  he  too  neare  Xeigid,ours  „n,o  „s  (..  I  ,t  halle 
journey  ,nnn  the  ..ohawkes)  n.aking  use  of  their  Necessities  and  supplvini  then  ,  •  i  , 
in.e  totaiy  d.ver,  the  ii.,ver  Trade,  and  then  the  n.iserable  eoasecpLce'tha.  w  L      "    " 

.s!iall  not  June  one  sinpp  from  Europe  to  'J'rade  with  us  ' 

■l^-'^  That  i,  being  most  eertainely  evident  noe  shipps  ,Von.  Englan.l  are  resoiv'd  ,o  visi,  ,|„„e 

'"'  '  "'"■""''  "  ^^'"  '"■  '"•'  ' ly  in-pessil.h.  f„r  them  to  suhsist,  hut  they  mast  he  ..mw.,-..l,     1 

to  torsake  their  Tilla,,-  .„,|  ,..,.,.0  „,,  a  Mvelvhood  ..Is-where.  '  ^""■^"•"•"^'1 

«ut  >f    Ins  Ifoyall   Ilighnes  out  ofins  tender  care  and  e.anpassion  to  his  distressed  subjects 
H.re,    v.ll  procure  hherty  for  one  ortuo  sn.all  J„.teh  vessells  (hy  uan.e  tiu-  Crosse  let 
tH'    Indian)   the   one  of  Two  hundred  tonn.   ti,,.  ether  of  .nu-  huudred  .V  twenty    ,,1      ,•, 
.   e,K.e  to  New  Vorke    Hee  wii,  undertake  ,0  satislie  the  n ssities  b-lt       .H        M. H        '!;  Il 

.henfull^  to  low  their  \  ocattons,  and  biesse  (5od  for  the  opportunity  o    Injovn.ent  0    •  |    ,       . 
^:  plenty  under  the  Auspicious  wings  of  Vour  Hoyall  HighUe  pnternali  c  u  '^     o      ,L 


Petition  of  Peter  Stnyvcmnt  to  the  King  and  Privy  Councii. 

[  Nt«-Y.jrk  I'npi  rt,  I.  C4.  J 

auJc;:.m:::uof';^wN.''^;:;.:?7 

Slu  ircth 

That  yo'  Pel'  aOer  a  solenm  Treaty  upon  .ertaine  Artickles  benrinK  .h.fe  y  yn.-  of  Amrn^r  • 
04:  d.d  surrender  the  Towne  and  «:.„   call..   A terdam   into  y-  Lnds-.f  Coll:  iSd 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     II. 
Nicolls,  and  did  tliereiipon  acknowled"-e  all  diip  nl.prH^nn..  „  j 

a  free  Trade,  was  e.steen.ed  to  l„.e  of   nost  co.,si,    r'    I.  .    ^-^^'-^^y' ^imt  of  number  ^  G-  for 

1-tK  tl....so   words  following;   vi.'    1^^^  Cst^^^^^^^ 

Netlu.rlandsa„di>lantinthirCountr3  a    iZ  C^  '"'  T'f'  ""^'  ^"'"'^  ''•'""    ^' 

^r  .....  n.a,  ..,  reun-ne  l.n^  .  .ndl^ -^  Z^^^l^L  T^^tZ 

May  it  tliereforo  jjlease  yo'  Ma'"-  a-ul  v"  ]{'  lio^'e  n„.,rH  f„  f  i 

ui  .Millions  m  hucU  Cases,  That  so  vo''  Mi''"  T)iit..i,  c,,i,;     .    •    .i  o  '■"  y 

r  benefitt  of  a  free  trule   ms  1  ..fl.  I.  .    ,  ''      '  '"  ^'""'^  '""■'''  '"">'  "^^  '''•'"^^•ed 

be  furnisbe,!  u'h  '       ''■"'  '•'■^''' ununited  ti.en.  by  y- O.^.Vrticle  wberebv  V  I'lanters  may 

'^n!:^  z^;:^:::::::;  ""^  r\""'' "'"'  r-*  ""^^  ""^^  ^-^  •"-■"•  ^^^••'  - ^' ■'- 

subjects  of  bltHa:::  '"'  '"■'"   '■'"'""^""^  '"^  >"'  ''^'^  -"--   ^^y  J"^  ^la'- 

ni!^.ir:^ei;;!;u^::;;;::u;;t'r  '?t  '"^';  '"•'-■"'"^ '- ''-  ----'  >--  -<•  '^•■'"- 

1.0  shall  mnk.ConZ:7      ''"'^'^'"  ^'^  ^^^ '--t,  or  of  any  other  fi-on.  any  IWte  of  Holland 
And  yo'-  IVf  shall  ever  jiray  &■• 

"  The  l>etie,-.n  of  I'eter  8tnyvosant  &-  New  Vork. 
Ifead  and  ordered  -J:}"'  October.  07." 


lieport  of  the  Om.uffee  of  the  Council  on  thr  preceding  Petition. 

1  .Ntw.Y.Tk  I'liporj,  I.  fis.  ] 

Whitehall  I-"- October  KiO?. 

1'nns.xT  -  KaHe  of  Hrid^ewater  Karle  of  Laytherdaill. 

^■''"■''' "'  ^  >•""-•"  Lord  Merkely 

M'  N'ice  chamberlain. 

.:.f  :';;;::i™:;:,::;iai::rv:;;;;:j: -  -'"  - • 

wu;;;;;ii;i:i:;;:;;ri:;;;:,r::3:::;:^ 


IIS 


Mi 


166 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


The  sayd  Dutch  Inhabitnnts,  beinge  nowe  become  your  Ma-  subjects,  hauing  taken  the  Oath 
iteuntr""'  '""■  ''''''  '"^  ''''  "^''--^^"-vvesant  bei„g\rese„t  hafl.  fully  c^Il 

yJ^twZoZ^!r'''  't  '  "  ""^  °P'"'""-  '^''-^  (--^'''"g  ^°  t'-  P'  titioner's  desire) 
jour  Ma ^  doe  graunt  bun  your  Passe,  pursuant  to  the  Passeport  hee  hath  from  Coll :  \icholls 
lor  his  safe  returne  from  Holaiul  into  those  parts.  ->.c.liolls, 

Endorsed 

Report  From  the  Committee  for  forraigne  Plantations,     l?'"  Octob^  1667. 


Ifead  in  Councell  23"'  Octob'  1667.     Concerning  New  Yorke. 


O/'dcr  of  tie  Kiihj  in   Cnnivil  on  tie  P, 


'etition  of  Petet'  Stinivemnf. 


[  .N.'»-Y,irk 


npcrs,  I.  71.  ] 


Ord 
] 


ler  on  y'  Peticon  of  JVtcr  Sfuyvesant  8:i'i'  of  October  16fi- 


hk.suxt  — IIi.s  Ma"' 

Duke  of  Yorke. 

-Vrchhi'i'of  Cant. 
I/'  K 


E.  oT  Anglesey. 
K.  of  Carl 


isle. 


L-'  Pr 


I'cpcr. 
ivv  Scale 


D.  liiK'kingliani. 
L''  great  clianil/lain. 
I/'  Chanilu'rlaiii. 
Karle  Hridgewafcr. 
K.  JScrksliirc. 


K.  of  Crauen. 
K.  of  LanderdaiJl. 
K.  of  Middlcton. 
K.  of  Carbery. 
^'is(•'  Fit/.linrding. 
\:'  I 
I/'  1I( 


i('rk(  icy. 


M'^Ch:of  y'Diitchy, 


W 


>r 


ornce, 


The  Pel"  of   Pet. 


Ceneridl  of  the  NfU   \etlicri 


1-  Stiiyv.'saiit  late  Covenioiir  of  the  Cittv  and   V 


imds,  for  &■ 


I'rt  called  Amsterd 


ini,  vV 


.Ma"  siiiijecls  in  .New  Vorke)  being  this  dav  Ifead 


"  ""•  MxM\-  of  liini.s,.|f  &  the  Dutch  .Nation  (now  1 


solenuie  Treaty,  upon  Articles  dated  tl 


ill  llie  I'.oard,  shewing.  That  the  I'ct' 


fi)rf  called  Amsterd 
all  d 


ic  --'ii"'  of  August    16(11,  did  Hurrend 


us 
alter  a 


iin  into  the  bands  of  (',,1|.  Kiclinnl  M,.), 


cr  the    Towiii 


III  due  ohediriicc.  \  swca.v  faitli  ,iM,l  ini,.  AlJ.-giance  to  his  M;,'-     'n,,,t  | 


lis,  iV  did  thereupon  acknowled 


was  cpiiHciited  to  that  any  people  ni;iy  ccmie  fn.iu  the   N 


>y  the  si\t  Article  :   It 


that   Dutch  VI 


scud  any  Nfeicliandize  h 


Is  may  freely  come  thither,  iV  anv  of  the  Dm 


etherlaiids,  \-  pl.uit  in  that  count 


r\,  anil 


line  ill  'N'es.sells  of  tl 


li  llia\   I'reelv   retiiri 


le   home,  or 


iiiav  accordiiilv   be   allowi 


I 


leirowne  Coimtrw,  and  praying  that  a  fic  Trade 


poll  fcrioiis  coiiHiihTacnn  of  the  present 


cnm.ire  to  be  supiiorle.l  .V  encourag.'d  in  those  parts  for  tl 


necessity  of  Trade  & 


tiiiii 
Ml 


ipjiiyed  from  hence,  and  tlic  Dutch  I 


ic  cciiiion  benelitt,  w''' 


cannot  at  (liist 


iiibjecfs   (as  aforesaid)     It 


iihaliitants  in  Ww  Vorke  bcinsrc  now  I 


this  day  ordered  (his  .Ma"*  prest 


hccome  iiis 


nf  in  Coiincill)  that  a 


temporary  permission  for  seyen  yeares,  with  three  shippn  onely.  be  giyen  an.l  hereby  is  granted 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    H. 


167 


unto  tlie  Dutch  freely  to  trade  with  the  Inhal)it-int«  nf  ti,    r      ,    ,      , 
into  the  ohedieuce  o^his  M..^ ;  Aud  ^^tZ::io;^:t^':'r'""^  T  ^""'^ 
tune  g,vo»  to  any  greater  nunU.er  of  shipps  to  trade  as  .fbrl.h]  I      ^''™'''''  ^'  "'  '"^ 

(iovorno"  iu  those  parts  as  all  other  Officers  aud  .^^^so,  '.  "''"'  "'  '''^^  ^'^'  -^'''" 

and  yeild  due  obedience  accordingly.  ^  °"''™'^'^  "'"^  '''^''"'^  ^o  take  aotice 

Sa"-  Oct.  l(iG7  " 

It  was  this  (lav  ordered  hv  his  Ma'^"  i-i  rniin,.«ll  'ri    ^  i  •    7, 


I  Trade  ;'„,„.r.,  smi,.  Pnper  iilli.v.     ,\\  n.  ,,-,.  , 


J  oil.  „J-   ,,|,p,.  |. 


My  Lord. 

Since  my  ias(  hy  S''  \V"'  1) 
of  any 
nnd 


ill  .v.  Vorix 


Fort  J 


llile« 


."'liip  honnd  to  this  port 
!er  a  discouragenienl  of  send 


ivison's  ship  (li,.  Oninire  T 


iige    Iree,  wee   have  n^itl 


■  '"'.v  I'liiee  of  \,nv   EnirJand, 


the  aliiiires  stand,  fi 


ing  into  Euirland 


the  whole  nat 


'•reditl  were  to  I 


until  tliev  rt 


scarcity  o 
apprelu 


;ill 


ion  is  iiion-  than  dislresst 


»e  given  to  several!  II 


>l  all  neci 


with  forreine  and 


ssanes  and  Ihc  want  of  ships  this  wh„|, 


cei\ ..  Ill,))-,,  cfi-tain  int 

yiiig  reports,  weinnsi 

••ivill  warrs.      W,.  | 


lier  scciK"  or  heard 
iile  are 


'ii-^oiuiuh  that  all  peo| 


elliirence  how 
eoiichtil 


nsioiis  of  sonic  cxiniord 


inar\-  disaster 


alien  his 


.Mi 


'  ■•^I'l'iiiier  gives  great  la'l'ud 
jestv.     Ji 


le  that 
ive  ill  a  ureal 


e  t(i  our 


'"  '"■l""v  iH.r  what  to  write,  l„i,  |  ,;„,„.,  i,  „.,. ,,     '     "  ,;""-'''7-     J"  '"^'niesl  I  knew  „.„   ,vliat 
''"■  '--•  "-<  '-  '^-iv.l  Maieslv     .^        w  Iitl''  ""'"    ••-'^'^"l^i-<-i.y  through  vo^ 

1—  '"  '■-  .lay.  however  tlningi.  n^Z  ii       rV'T'^  "'  ^""  '''"^'"•"'  '-"  -U-'Ve.! 

weiy  taken  and  destroy.-.!  shanuidly  h!  Jlin!   la"!  "  ^''""  ^""'  '"'  "'^'  ^ ''¥'>-'  'ie... 

'I'o    pre\.'iit    the  iii.'iirsioiis  of  the    iMvnrli  fV.,,..  1  -         r     • 

'li-  g.-.'iud..es  .,f  ...iston  an.  ,00  pn.ii.l  ,„  ,...  ,'  ""  '''^'  "  ''"'"■ '"  ^  ""-'i-t  ('"l..nv.  hut 

"'"'  ""•'-•  '-.Vl'v.  .V,  hath  re..a  l..d  ho  1.  li  '  '^ "'".  ■^^'^"''^  "-"  '''^  ^'".i-.^I.V  i«  Well  sa  isli...| 

Ma.'-  is  truly  ni.orn.-.l  how  advan,.,ioi,slv          •                 n"  '"^ '""'!""•  ^""'  -'--     ^VIl.■n  His 
— .  all  his  go.,.;  ..,j  ,.,,„  ,  ,„.„:;„,     •  ,^  ^;      I  -  ;  '    -y  scttuation  to  hridle  hi.  en. ...„ 

I'"'  If.  M-.     1   l„..s....ch    ..       ,.  ,0  o  .nh.i,  '"     '""•  '■"■""""•■'  ""•  ^vhole  tra.l  t., 

conse.p.ence.  b«.  heit.g  upon  t;^-  i- 1:;;;:;;;:""-   ^  ""7-  ••-'"-ati.,ns  of  si. 

1     u  1  niaj  p„  lend  to  boiii,-  knowledge  whir!,  I  leave  to  better 


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judsements      I  wish  y'  L"  all  health  and  happpinoss  and  shall  ever  depend  upon  y  old  freindship 
whereby  I  shall  stand  obliged  most  laithiully  to  continue  and  assert  that  I  am 

My  Lord 

Y^  Lp» 

most  art'"  humble  Servant 

a,    „      „.  ,     „  (signed)  R.  Nicholls. 

To  the  Right  Hon"!'  the  Lord 

Arlington  Principall   Secretary 

of  State  to  his  .Majesty. 

at  Whitehall, 
p'sent  these. 


Statement  respecting  the  Sehio-e  of  a    Vessel  hj  the  Indians. 


[  Xi'W-York  I'lipiTs,  I.  73.  ] 

A  true  declaration  of  the  Carriadge  of  the  Ind 


iaiis  about  tlie  \es.sell  lost. 


One  Mondi 


live  night  the  IS 


\(\{\ 


violenc 


•e  of  the  wind,  mv  anclio"  r 


7  about  ■*  or  :]  a  clock  in  the  i 


tiie   west  end  of  tliat   Iliuul 


■eniaining  home,  mv  vessell  droue  a  si 


noniing,  liv  reason  ol  tlu 


ne.M   to 


sehies  at  an  Jiuliaii  liowi 


r|uickslu>le,i    my  selie  &  company  t 


noe,  thev  had  i 


,  the  Indians  saied  the  vessell  and  the  uood 


lioare  in  the  harbo"-  iit 
U'U  w»'iit  to  warnie  o' 


loe  rur 


iit  to  it.  they  sent  to  tiie  Sackvm  &  to  tl 


s  Were  theirs,  w 


ee  answered 


together,  and  wliile  they  w( 

other  Jiowse;  wee  answered  noe,  they  need  not  turne  us  out  of  "the  1 


u-  otiier   Indians  wl 


re  considting  about  the  vessell  &  goods  they  bid 


1(1  a 


11 


canii 


IS  to    HOC    to    tl 


tl 


lem:  then   the   Indians  went  out  of  the   liowse  to  t! 
t  an  bower  &  lialfe  after  wee  being  returned  (o  tl 


liowse  wee  did  not  hinder 


a  bow 

iind  toll'd  us  they  had  determined  all  t()g( 

woidd  take  tiiem. 

I  desired  my  chest  of  them,  some  of  thei 


le  next   bowse  &■  w 


ee  went  aboard,  & 


bowse  the  Indians  came  thitl 


ther  wee  should  neither  1 


ler  also, 


woiilld  bane  it,  1  desired 


wh 


wee  were  there  \\'^  thev  ci 


11  answered  noe  there  w 
my  vveareing  cloatbes  wi-  they  graiinted  and  son 


graunted,   thev  tookt 


laue  o'  vessell  o''  goods  tliej 

IS  such  cloth  in  it   &-  they 
le  prouisions  to  eate 


away   a   suite  of  cloatbes  (roni   ii 


pre  of  shooes,  all  my  tooles,  the  sac;,!,,,  Iia.l  my  saw  in  his  hand  w-  I  woul.l  haue  bad,  but  he 
woulld  not  gyuc  „  me,  nor  my  axe.  ']  W,  ...oke  away  a  new  batt  and  a  new  paiiv  of  shooes 
rom  my  Sonne;  the  parlycilcrs  lost  are  my  vessdl  of  1-^  tuniis  w-  all  ,lue  furniture  belon-in.^ 
toit,aiidaloresailetespa,e,niy('ablesanda,.cbo"  I  desi,-ed  of  them  but  thev  woull.l'not 
gyiie  .  ,cn,  un,„  „,.,,  ,„v  ,,,,,,,1  ,vas  not  scene  to  be  stand  when  w.  veiwed  bir 'at  low  water 
";."■'>     '"•/;■"••;  '"  I'"-  '-".ider  bn.kcn  of;  My  Ireigbt  aboar.l  was  |."  Indian  coruc.  lower  barrells 

i;;;'V  •: "' ' '"'"" '"' '"'"■'' ' """'"  '■'"'^"  "•'  ^"'■"  =' ■•  '"^ '""•  '--n ..r tobacco. 

">".t   .ii  or  .U    cotton   wool;    •.,;   laishclls  meal..  >  biishclls  of  i,  wbea.e  nieale,  the  ivst   Kve 
Inions,  Red  doth  (,  yards,  3  or  1  yards  pemistone,  My  Icade  .V  lyne  with  .liu'rse  other  things  out 

'  A  ,„.-,  1„.,«„.,.  ,«,.  of  ih.  I.;ii...l„.„.  M„n,i*.  «,uth  of  .N.«-  )l,.d,„r,l.  Ma..,,..!,,,,,.!,..  -  K... 


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of  my  Chest  and  vessel! ;  shooes,  one  payre  womens  shnnpo  fn,„  t 

shooes,  2  paire  new  llussett  shooes  :  /o.'alloTs  Lnns    ^  I        ,7?''  '  P"'"''  ^'""•^'■^"^ 

from  goody  doggett,  this  is  the  truthe  of  the  T  Tt  frp;s:nT    '"  h  r;'*^"'  '  T™'"'^  '='°"''' 

This  declaration  aboue  written  was  attested  upon  oare  by  Willia .    w""  H  ""• 
aaied  vessell,  and  by  his  son  William  and  by  thomas  the    ndian  Z  "''  ™'''"°''''  '^' 

goody  doggett  testyfyes  that  the  Indyans  k  tk  \wJe  L     I  n  wl"  '"'"'""  "^  "^^  ^""'^"• 
the  master  and  shee  did  intreate  them  to  left    i,n  1  ?  .      '^  "'"  '''''*^"  ^  S°«''«  f-'om 

but  they  allso  denied  the  mealfamC^^^^^^^  ^"*  f  3^  -uld  not. 

22  nouember  1067  upon  the  Vynyard.  ^  ^'         '"'"  '^''■"  ^^^'^^  "PP^"^  °^the 

This  is  the  Coppy  of  what  is  under  oaUie 


Endorsed 


Thomas  Mayhew. 


"  22  IVovemb"'  1GC7 
a  Declaracon  of  the 
Carriage  of  y  Indians 
about  a  Vessell  taken 
by  them. " 


Endorsed  further  down 


"A  declaration  about  a  vessell 
of  Will  Weexes  taken  by  Indians 
at  one  of  the  Elyzabethes  Isles :  No""  ig67. 


Cohnel  Mcolh  to  Mr.  Mayhew. 

[  Now  England,  I.  887.  ] 

"SV  Mayhew.  .Tan.  the  .T'  1007.  Fort  James. 

al'l.-  to  give  me  an  exact  con.irn.a  L       e  ,  ^    T^^''  "  '"'"  '•'^'  J"''»  ^'^^y  ^-''o  -as 

upon  c-iu-isHans  1.C  n,y ;;;,;:;,  r;;-;::::;:'ti''';^^^^^^^^ 

nppeares  to  n.ee  of  as  ill  example  and  conseou. -ce  .s    1  ^T^     '""'""*   '''°"'''''"''l) 

time  for  meet,,  put  forth  mvn.fhnri.-V''  '"""''■■'    f'-'-vfore   I  see  it   is  high 

tl.0Be  Indians  and  how'linr  .     pn  ,    "     .n-c,u,ns  and  advice  lu.u   ,o  I.eginn  with 

r-.oga,ive   nu.ch  lesse  to  exe^  i/;:.;     L^r'^^ljlil  Y'"'''  "'  -'"•  '^ 

r~,,y  ......  ,,.  upo:.;r-    —  -the  ..he. 

28  "    " 


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nppeare  upon  the  summons,  be  not  sparing  to  threaten  and  terrify  them  for  what  is  past  or  may 
happen  hereafter.     If  yow  find  then^  willing  to  comply  to  satisfaction,  then  allow  them  time  for 
payment  of  the  pnncpall  and  the  charges.    If  neither  of  them  appeare  at  the  first  summons 
send  yet  a  second,  peremptorily  to  comand  them  and  satisfaction  also ;  giving  them  a  short  time  to 
make  answer.     I  Impe  you  may  find  hands  and  hearts  enough  either  upon  Martin's  Vineyard  or 
the  neighbours  of  Phmouth  in  such  like  cases,  to  reduce  these  Indians  to  better  obedience ;  and 
further  let  those  Indians  know  that  if  they  force  me  to  send  souldiers  amongst  them  from  these 
parts  and  garrisons,  it  will  bring  so  great  a  charge  upon  their  heads  that  perpetually  slavery  will 
be  the.r  end.     You  will  doe  very  well   to   desire  Govemour  Prince  and  the  Assistants  of 
llymouth  to  put  forth  some  order  to  their  Indians,  manifesting  their  displeasure  against  the 
authors  of  th,s  late  action,  or  any  that  shall  assist  them ;  by  which  means  I  presume  yow  will 
bring  those  Indians  to  an  easier  complyance  ;  whereof,  or  in  case  of  greater  difficultv,  I  desire 
yow  will  give  me  notice,  for  I  assure  yow  this  matter  shall  not  fall  to  the  ground.     I  have  not  been 
forward  in  triv.all  cases  to  contest  for  my  master's  bounds,  knowing  however  that  all  the  Islands 
except  Block  Island  from  Cape  Codd  to  Cape  May,  are  included  in  my  master's  patent.     The 
first  scrup.es  will  be  soone  remooved ;   however  in  cases  of  this  consequence  I  must  declare  my 
selfe  both  in  point  of  power  and  readiness  to  protect  and  defend  my  master's  honour  and  interest. 
John  D.xey  tells  me  that  those  Indians  are  not  necessitous,  for  that  thev  have  great  store  of 
hogs  which  may  yield  satisfaction;  though  I  am  apt  to  beleeve  much  of'  the  goods,  (liquors 
excepted)  will  be  found  amongst  them. 

It  is  not  possible  for  me  to  give  full  advice  at  this  distance,  therefore  I  must  leave  very  much 
to  y  prudence  and  the  dictates  of  a  good  conscience  ;  which  two  ingredients  are  proper  in  all 
matters  of  great  consequence. 

What  1  wrote  concerning  Tallman  yow  may  peruse  as  well  as  himselfe  if  yow  have  my  letter 
by  yow.     ISo  more  at  present  but  that  I  am 

S'  Yd'  very  aff "  friend 

R.   NiCOLLS. 

I  have  in  the  Comission,  left  you  the  latitude  to  make  choice  of  two  able  men  to  assist  yow ; 
for  I  pra^sume  it  will  be  acceptable  to  you  that  such  a  weighty  affaire  remaine  not  upon  your 
shoulders  onely.     Your  inserting  their  names  will  be  sufficient. 

To  W  Mayhew. 


^  ■«  >  11  fc 


Cohnd  Meolb  to  (he  Council  of  Massai-hmetU. 

i  Now  Enjland,  I.  8W.  ] 

Worthy  Gentlemen. 

I  was  for  some  time  past  very  unwilling  to  beleeve  that  yow  would  reassume  a  power  of 
government  m  the  Province  of  Maine  or  Yorke.hire,  the  absolute  decision  whereof  is  lodg'd 
with  His  Mu-;  and  surely  it  will  appear,-  an  open  brcarhe  of  duty  that  any  of  His  Ma"" 
mieriour  Courts  should  usurpe  a  power  over  townes  and  persons  after  that  it  hath  pleased  His 
Ma'  to  signihe  his  pleasure  to  y„'  selves  in  these  following  words:-"  And  for  the  better 


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pr».,e„c«  III,  Ma«  .h.ll  mnke  hi,  „„„.  n„.ll  deteLTillo      .T    "  "^    7""«»"«""  of  all 
will  m.<I  in  r  own.  le„e,  fr„„,  Hi,  Ma-  „„cl„d  nJTrr.'.  .tl  Hi^h'  ™''  71'  ^°" 

obedioiice  be  given  to  this  si£riiifi<",tinn  nf  i,;.  .1  •      „  expects  that  full 

Whitehall  thf  10-  day  of  Tf  n  Tor?  /"  h'        'n  '"  f  P"^''*^"'--     «--e„  at  the  Court  at 
*    *i         .•  ■         J^""rrite.        uut  1  have  now  seene  the  order  of  V  last  Ceii"  rn„J  ■ 
to  t  e  pet:t.on  of  so.ne  restless  and  unquiett  spiritts  wherein  yo^  re    ittion  is  ^Zd    t  T'^T 
send  Commissioners  to  keepe  a  Courte  and  to  exercise  justice  &'  T  under  l       ^ 

««u,ation,  yow  may  att^t  a:;xx:h:;r  ^/r^L^  t:^^^::^  :£''[  r 

never  knowne  to  or  own'd  by  Hi'  AH  'T '  'T,'  T"  "  "'"^'  ''"^  *'^^'  ^^  ^'^"«-^-»  -- 
induced  to  issue  forti?^^  forL^orde;  v        '  '         ''''\  """"  ''"'  '''"''"''  ^ourt  was 

and  S^  W-  Morrice  wm  f'' . '''''"''.  -7*  >'°^^  '''''  ^o  expect  that  His  Ma««  will  owne  his  hand, 

Princtan  .4^  ry  Tf  St^'l^rl'^'""  ^"^f "?"--'''"-«  ^^P-sions  upon  him  bein^ 
Ma-,';,,,i,,,,„,J.  °^^«^^;; /-^^^^  W>11  h„d  that  Province  already  settled  by  His 

Ma-e  hath  n,ade  a  ten.po  "  l^f  n".  o7t  "'"r  '",  '"'Y''^'''  ^'"""^-  ''°"  '"'-^^  --^  His 
a  thing  of  this  nature  orTowtT^^  ^':u  !  T  ^v  1  ^^  7  T  ^'^  """^  ^'^  '^"^'^^  "^"'^ 
discourage  or  weaken  your  title  to  the  s"lv     n.     nt  '      ?   ""^  ""'^'^  *''"'  '"'S^t 

and  large  tern.s,  becau'se  the  si  ortn  '^s  ofT  \.     '""  ""'*'«^"'^'"^  *°  "•"!«  in  these  plaine 

a  visitt;    but   I  will   tell    w  r  I^  ""^l"  ^''^'^  l'^*- 

governnK.Uintlu.Po  i  ee^  ,Z,  T  ,  .  T"  ''"'''"''  '"  ^""'P^"  ^  ■■''^-"'-»  "^ 
circu-nstanced,  in     1  yl^:      m "  "     "tV  T  "?""'  -'"^"«'>-"t  as  it  now  stands 

-.11  .r  men  .0  de  Jt;!    ^    -Sts" ^^  !:  ii^^^^  - 

and  priyers  sh  11  he   o    L  i    ,1        Z;"   '"""''^^  V"'/'"'  ^^'""^  '^^■'■^"•^-     '^>'  ^-"^«>'  "-'-- 
charitv,  n>eekeness.  an     bfo  1    f l/lo         I    ,T '""'r'"^  "■'^''  ^'"^  '^'"^"^  °'"  "^-'-'-e, 

-i'>'3-  •-  -  -^  points  ofti;;- ;r;-r::  r  ::'wS.^t=f  ''^ 

"i  our  aff"  humble  servant 
June  the  ]i">  OS.         |  K.  Nicolls. 

Port  James  in  N,  Yorke  j 

To  the  Governour  and  Assistants 
of  His  Ma"-  Colony  of  the 
Massachusetts  in  Boston. 


m 

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■^~^  NEW. YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 

Colonel  Mcolh  to  the  Gencnd  Court  at  BoMon. 

t  N'uw  Knglaiirt,  I.  SIIS.  ] 

July  the  SO"-  GS. 
Wortliy  Gpiitlemen.  ^"''^  J^"'*'^  i»  N.  Yorke. 

Juif  ""  '"  ;*'"  '^"'•Y';'''  "''  "'''''°"  '°  •■•'l''^'  ^"  «"'"''  particulars,  and  I  a.n  sorry  yow 
«      not  .see  or  understand  that  His  Majesty  hath  already  signified  his  pleasure  to  yow  that  wh  I 
set   e.nent  of  bounds   us  C^nussiouers  had  n.-ule.  should  ren.aine  til/nis  Maje,sUe  had  lei  "e 
to   ake  them  n.to  further  consideration.     At  the  .same  tin.e  His  Ma"^  eonunande.l  the  Gov  r  our 
w.t    others  to  app..re  before  hin.  and  Councell,  to  the  end  that  all  yo^  bounds  a  ^pr    i  e  . 
nngh    have  a  fmall  deternn-nation.     Yow  have  lately  invaded  his  pleasure  an,plv  siiif    d    (so 
you  thjnke  htt  to  tenne  Hi.s  Ma-,  ,,i,sp,.,.,„,e)  ,„d  how  ^  ow  have  con.plved  w-       is    V - 
eon,ands,  every  n,an  sees.     I  confess  that  I  was  not  concernd  in  that  allinrl;  b„t    ow     nst    ot 
h,nke  .t  strange  that  (now  at  n.y  departure  as  yow  are  please.l  to  say)  I  should  mi  na   " 
sha,ply  upon  yow  n.  that  matter.     Truly  (ieutlenu-n  I  hold  n.y.selfe  ccmcern'd  during  lif     i 
af.a.res  of  .N.  England   and  'tis  no  such  wonder  that  I  shoul.l  adu.onish  vow  fron.  im.  r  ^"  I 
M,yest.es  displeasure  by  nn-adrng  the  ten.porary  bounds  ordained  bv  His'jL.-  t,.  .-hon,  ap L 
ni  those  cases  are  most  proi)cr.  '  -'iipt  an  s 

I  know  the  regulation  of  arti.ires  towards  Indians  or  rather  between  then,  hath  great  dimcul.v  • 
whercn  I  lu.ve  lately  expre.st  n,y  selfe  un.o  yow,  and  therefore  shall  trouble  vow  not     it,  a' 
ea^ e  yow  to  yo  owne  better judgnumts.     Yow  know  that  n,v  station  hath  been  a  f^o       "p,     e 
t  wards  the  Indun.s,  who  had  too  much  in.luence  upon  the  spiri.ts  of  the  Dutch  in  •  ti      s 

but  are  now  n,  a  con.pe.en,  nu-asun-  reduc'd  to  a  better  con.pl vance  in  their  behavio.n-  to  "^ 
us,  and  have  g.ven  n.e  son.e  testi.nouies  of  thcir  desires  ,o  li;e  i..  peace  with  ourN^,^  '^ 
they  have  n.ade  me  a  preset  of , wo  you.hs,  which  have  been  .heir  jiisoners  a  few  v^.  !  .^ 
we  e  ake,.  n.  Ma. y  and  Also  they  have  p.-on,ist  to  bring  n.e  another  vou,.g  JuZni^^Z 
w..h  t  en.:  so  that  thoug  they  have  a  warr  with  the  English  i,.  Ma.-vla..d  bemuse  |^  Fn"  2 
the.-e  doe  ake  pa,1  w.,h  their  Indians,  yett  yow  n.ay  gu..sse  these  heathens  a.v  vet  s  ' 
peace  w.th  the  Lnghs      of  wiu..h   I   l,ave  long  sh.ee  advertised  the  (iovernour  f,  , 

u  about  a,.y  success.     To  conclude,   i  doe  say  again  that  in  ail  poh.ts  of  vo^  true      te        t"  v 
n.ay  certainly  find  n.e,     Worthy  .Sii-s  "U(    ink  rest  jow 

Your  very  faithiull  Servant 

To  the  Genera'  Court  i  ^^'  ^• 

At  Boston.  j 


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Mr.  Maverkh  to  Secretary  Arlington. 

[  Tradp  PapfM,  Slnio  Paper  Offlce.    XVIII.  20.  ] 

New  Yorke  in  America 
Ri.ulit  IlonW"  August  25"'  1GG8. 

May  it  please  yo''  Lordsliip  to  give  inee  leave  lirinflTr  tn.  ^ 
pn„e..  i„  ,„e  N„„„e„.  „„„. I,  yL  E„;:„d !•  L "ut.  I«  ""  ""  -'"°"""  "'  """  "»'" 

weiv  inclosed  lett.Ts  from  liis  .Ala'"  to  the  Coveninnr,  nf  ti,     q  n  ,i  ^"S'^"^-     In  it 

......ni.,,,, ,.  „i,  s..,„„„„„.  ..„„  „„„  ,,l:  cl  z: .:'  „  .''tT:,:  ■'' """,  '"i^ 

.si-niliration  of  his  Ma'- pleasure  eoMeernin.  tU.  \i  i  .  also  was  mciosed  a 

-'■"i";   ...m„..ndi„,  thl    iZ::Tu^J^^^:m:^:',^:;''  ^hleh  had  rented  to 
allegiance  ,0  repair  to  England  l.y  r  first  oppo  "  n^t^     «^  W  ,1  ^  ;7"  "'^  ^'"^ 

hee  should  call  his  (^o     s'!|l  Zeti        u  r"'";''',''      '"  ''  ""'^  '"^  ''"'''"  "'"  "'"'  P'^-^'^"-  ''-t 

to  then,  iron,  his  Ma-  ^  ^C^^^'h^"'""  """^  ^•'';?  ^"^  "  ~S<^  *„  he  delivered 

Hi,.niiica,i„n.  and  shortlv  a  I  "r" W  ,    r      Tr"  """f "''  """  "''"'"  '  ''^■"^-•^"1  ^l- 
not  goe  :  ^.hich  when  know  nv  '  ,      ,T"  "'"'  '''''*  ^''^'  f'^"«°"«  «-'*  ^^  ^'-u'^l 

of  .hen.  Deputves  of  th^C  i.     '  ml    '^  ^iTl^  '"""'"  """"  ^'"'  ^"^'"-""'-^  (-'- 

Ma..«  co,..,..!.nd  ,ni.ht  h  ^^        ,         ^  ^  '"    "    ^"'"l-"^-^)  I'^'titione.l  to  the  Court  that  ids 

termed  h;  and  when  He  d.v  of       .,  ,  ''''"";''  ■";''":""''  ""•  ''''''  P— ...ion  as  they 

(!overnour.,ndIla.hon,el      a    I  7'  '"f       ""'•   "'' '""  ""'■'■^"'''  ^""-S'-" '^ 

.„  ,1 ,.  .        ,    '.  •'  ^  """^'^■'lo'.  and  soe  they  remaine  to  this  day. 

in  the  aloi-e  mentioned  sigiiil  cation  his   Mi""  .I..,.l-,r.„l  .1    ^  i  , 

n.'tings  of  his  (•un..nissio,iers   and  ex,  v    K  '"'  "'"'  "''"  ''''""'^^'^  '''^'^  the 

-l.a.   .hey  had  done,       "    iClh       ^i      "'("I"''         '"V""  '""■'•*'""  ^''°"''"  '"'  '"-'*■  '" 
'-n.erkiiowiie;  and  in  partk'       •  U.    \w  T'  "^"''"^^^^•'«"'  """"  •- pL-ure  were 

..n  good  ground    had  tale  h,  ""  ;    ''T"  "^  """^"•'  ^^'''^'^  >"  Commissioners 

X.-.I.  i.m„ds  hy  their  1.^;:.:;;  ri'^,:!;:  7^  t^  iuX:^:;^^    r"-  •-^■-"  '"^'^ 

:H:;:;'ri.:;:.;:;;:;;:': 
...n.i,.g..,,u.r  ice-umi;;'.:;,:;::;:^^^^^^^^ 

a  ^r;; 'u :  ;r  "m:':,;;;.;;;;::7:i---^  ■•-»  -  bos,oi.  o..  the ... .-  .p., ..  they 

granting  a  commission  ( Ji:!  ^S  Z^;       'r'se:;;    Zhe  c\  ""  Iv-'i:  "^"i  '"^'  ^^"^  ^"^ 
Leverett  .nd  ...hers  ,o  p.e  unto  r  1'       ii      of \r  '  ,       ""^'      '"'^'^  ""''''''  -""J"'"  J"" 

ai'I."inte.l  l.y  the  C'onmii  si  ,.  ■  nd  .  .        -  '  T     '"  ""■"''  ""'  ''''  °'"^"  "'^''•^'  "">«« 

ami  hy  authority  of      e  ^         1  "   '^  'l"  "  '  r\  "',    "'■'"  "'  "''  "■"^'"■'^  '"  ''^  ""'- 
andfoo.eaud  t  v„  Afarsh  i"d  ^  '"""^ -'^''  "-»  ''"<1>  l.orse 


ii 


mi-  ^ 


1  ?;  ■ 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MAxXUSCRIPTS. 


bu.  one  pooro  vilhge,  Long  Maud  i,  v.ry  poorc  „,„1  h.conaid    1      ."^3^  ^^^^^^^^       " 
arc  but  hvo  Dalch  ,o,™es  mor«,  Sopu,  „„,1  Albany,  wbid,  lye  „„  Ctl,  „  ,  it,  '^        ? 

si.DDoso  whm.  V.  r.„„l  n..a.|...,  1...,  .,._. ■''  ''  up  north  on  Hudsons  river.     T 


suppose  wl.e„  r  Lord  Berkley  had  that  grant,  it  was  lo    U;;,.    r;    ^  Z  "'"•     ' 
th.s  place,  nor  were  y'  inconveniencyes  of  Tt  known  or  considered  "  ''  ''''''' 

I  sliall  not  trouble  yo'  LordP  with  further  relation  of  matters  here  sincP  Pnll  v    n 
you  full  and  particular  satisfaction  both  in  this  or  any  thin^  I^re  It  i ^  to     es:^^^^^^^  ^^'^ 

After  his  abode  here  foure  yeares  (where  he.-  Inth  liv,.,l  ».;.i,         <.  '^ 

1.  now  returning  ho„,e.    I  nuL,  need! ae  ™     n  '       ,         Z  2" h'T,' °"1  "TT'*  '"' 

Ma-  «.  hi,  Royall  „igh„e.  very  considerable  service  I     ,1     „  p  rtt;^"^^^^^^^         ''°"'', '"■ 
n,nn„..en,enl  of  afr.nres  kept  persons  of  diBLren.  judgn.eul,  and  o" h™      1,^,    !  '""'"'\ 

corre,p„„de„ee/:at  Ms  nlL,;;:;  ;::"„""'■''''  ""°  '"""  "  "'"""''"  -"""«  '^  '-« 

JciTairr  iravrtZhtrirr^''^ '"°-  "■"'"■• '  "™""^ "'™  >-'  --».  ■»  »>.»" 

Your  Lords'" 

Most  humble  servant 
(signed)  Samuel  Mavekicke. 


r 


Ocn'ei-mr  Zovehce  to  Lord  Arlington. 

[  Trade  rupure,  XV.  7ti.  ] 

Right  Hoiiora'"''' 

It  has  been  a  very  great  affliction  to  mee  that  at  niy  departure  froui  Fud-md  FI  .,  I      ... 
opportunHy  to  waite  on  your  Lp  and  receave  your  direction    and    ns'^io  f      '  t  "   t      r 

America,  but  the  indi.sposition  of  your  Lo^'  person    h.vin.r  ,.        '","'/""'■''    "'  t''^'«"  P'-^rts  ol 
Coach,  was  the  che.e  argument  th      r  strld  me  '         f  '!  '""''  ''''  "  '""  "'  J'"^^'' 

voyadge  and  am  now  iuve  t.d  i"/t      ch  r^     L    Rov.  I  ^^T  """  '"''PP'-'^  "™"'''"«''^  "'>^ 
Po-n  Of  .e  ewo  di,  ..  .etion.  t  Cl^J^I^ "  X  ^^ s!^  T^Z 


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175 

singular  favour,  if  your  Lp  would  voutsafe  to  send  mee  soinme  iustn.rtinn^  l,n,    i     •  i .   . 
course,  as  would  most  advance  the  interest  of  His  m"  „c      r  L"^^^^^^^^^ 
most  gracious  master.     Preparatory  to  which    I  have  r^J.     Tr  ^       Highnes  my 

Colonell  Nicholls  the  dmrac ter  that  w4  fix   betiir         7^  "  ""^  ^'"''""'^  predecessor 

of  your  L.  Secretaries  ti  ci:  so  ,  ^  ,  n  e  I  C  J"  1'  ^'"^  ^'^^^^  '^  '"  ^""™'''""''  '^"'^ 
(80  farre  as  I  can  reach)  of  these  parts  o^  1  e  wt W  p^  !  *"  ^""  ^°"''  K  '-"^  ''^^"^^  -'^"-P' 
confident  adresse,  and  further  beaeirJtobPPnr:  .f  P  «y'»g  J'our  Lp  to  forgive  this 
I  shall  allways  remaine  ^^  ^  '"'''"  "'"  *'"  """^^^"-"^  ^""'•I^''  «"-«^e  servants, 

MyL" 

Your  L-  most  humble 
and  obedient  Servant 
(signed)  FziA.\cis  Lovelace. 


Fort  Jeanies  in        ) 
New  Yorke  August  28.  | 


(Endorsed)    Coll.  Lovelace. 
Aug  2S.  6S. 
New  Yorke. 


For  the  Right  Honorable  the  L" 
Arlington,  Principall  Secretary 
to  His  Ma'^  these,     humbly. 


The  Board  of  Trade  to  the  King. 

[  New-York  Ptpen,  I.  77.  J 

May  it  Please  Y"  Maj" 

The  Co""cell  for  Trade  appoynted  by  Y'  Ma-^  tnkeing  into  Consideration,  according 
to  your  Ma'>"  Instructions,  the  Conditions  of  your  Mai'>"  Pl-intntinnrr  / 
i.;  o.-aer  to  the  improuom.  of  Trade  and  incr;ase  ;;^av^a  "     ^it:^:^ 

ter  encouragement  of  all  yo'  Maj..v«  Subjects  in  their  Tnuio  and  Co    e 
WI  at  hon.e  and  abroad,  bane  receiued  diverse  great  complaints  of  M'chants 
That  of  New  Wk     '"."""'  '"  '^  '''J"  ''""^"''""^'  ••'"''  '""^  ^^^^-^ 

H.r;^,a:r.j;;:Ltr  '^-^  --  -^  .1.,.^  altogether 

pi^;u::::!;f  vii;;  •x:;^^^         ^-^^  -^-^  ^'-  -  vo^  m,..  other 

I.aue  the  like  unlipy  \^Z^  '"'"  '^'''''^'^  ''''"''  ^^''^^  "■''-  ---"  »«  beleeue  it  will 

His  Royall  highnes  iu^.'r^^t      ^      :  .rt^b^l^tr^^  ''""'^T  T""'  '^ 
tra<le  from  Holland  to  \ew  York,,  for  t  ,  ""^  '""''*'  ■'■■'*  Authorized  to 

..»»,,  .„.,  „„.  ,„  „  ,„:;  ^;t  l:  -;-;:;  r::':,;-;,::™' ''-"-' '-  --  >-- 

)  tnglaiid  «,lh  great  advantage  to  thi,  nation)  a.  will  not  only  .nply  llm 


H     ' 


it  *■• 


17G 


NEW-VOKK  COLONIAL  MANirSCPJp 


iS. 


(.'oiisiinipfioii  of  Your  Arnj""  nCon-s''  I'l 


Kiiffliiiid 


m  a  jLTiViit  niciisurc  ;  wliicl 


antiifion  oi"  New  York,  Imt  \ 


but  iiidcpd  tin-  i)ii-;cii)le  pan  of  tl 
irnmtfd  the  Dutcii  to  Xcw  Yi 


li,  if  siiH'rcd,  not  onl 


irginia,  Barhndor 


s  an 


1(1  Ne 


w 


ro 


of  X 


p  plniitatioii  t 


liKU 


will 


y  a  fr.viit  part  of  Your  Maj""  Custou 
)  short  lime  l)c  lost.     Winch  '1 


m 


e\v  'V'orke  to  Your  M. 


II'' 


IS  sai(,  (o  1.0  gro.uided  jpon  cprtmn  Articl.-tc  for  the  red 


ra(U' 
luction 


And  particularly  the  C."'  and    /"' ArlicL,. 
o.xamined  the  said  yj'"  and  vij.i.  Articles  and 


upon  which  your  MaJ'-'"  [C 


1]  of  Trade  li 


^    ouncellj  ot    irade  liaue 
l>ath  auv  longer  ohH^ation  1.;'  th^^'ud'^Hi .,  """  ''"T'T'  "'"'  '"'"'  ""^  "'"'  ""'^  J'"'"-  ^''U'> 

"<^er  the  rendition  of  the  ,^.1  ::l^:::::;z:^  ;z  ;■:;:':?'"  f  t'- 

with  your  SPhjects  of  Vew^orke  ^'"■'   ""'''"•■  ■^""""' 

«.  .i..,ir,.  i,  Ji  ,:;:S;, ,',;,',':,;:  •■" " ™'  '•■'■•""•  '-^  ■■ ■■■'  -  "■■■  --"^  -*') i. » -,.„ 

Uoweue.  upon  that  Petition  an  order  is  made  tliat  the  V'-rh  .1.  ii  i  r      , 

with  vour  Maj'i"  suhiects  of  New  Yorl  e  fn  r"  ""'  '^^■'''"''""'  "^  ''''-"'^^ 

«l.i|.l.s  lor  which  anvsuchVass         ,a    ,e.,      •  '       .".       "">' '"■  "'"''•  i'l-"»ti..ns  or 


'liall  he  of  force 


And  if  any 


i.y   shal    presn.ne  li-on,   any  ..ounlry  whatsoeuer  to    trade   with    Vour    \|  li-  -.,id 

l'::z:::z :: :;. ::  7::':z:::::-:. ,;■'- '-  r^ : '-•■■"^ 

'""';■■  ■';•»'•  -i". ».  h-  u...  «.i„ ,,.:::::::;;;:;,  '::,';;.:.',::r  ■" '  -'->  ■ 

All  which  w lost  huinhly  suhinitt  to  Vour  .Maj'" 


Asiir.Mv. 
Tiro:  (."iiKv. 
Tiki  I-itti.cton. 
Bi;ma.mi.\  Ai.uv.v. 
W'"  L.PVK, 


C'Aiir.Tsi.r 

<i.     I>1IW\?\0 

M.   U'cni.sr.Kv 
J.    riMs. 

.hiMN     I'Alfli;. 
•li'llV     niUdl. 


W  .   Col  i;\r;rE 
T.  ( >sii(iK\i:. 
Hkmiv  Hi.ur.NT 

./cl|l\     SlIORTIIll. 

Am).   I{|(  cahk. 
Tiiii.   I'Ar'ii.i.oN. 


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177 


OnUv  in  Council  proIMnri  Dutch  Slap,  to  trculc  to  X.y^-Y.^'k. 


i  I'rivy  (M,,,,,.;!  l;,.(,'iMor,  C.  IMi.  vill.  ,12.  J 

At  the  Court  at  WhitHu,!!,  tl...  Is",  „C  .Xov.Mnl,..,-.  I,i,;s. 

i'ni:SK.\T 


■i"lu"  KiN-,;'s  Most  Kxckllkxt  ^Fa'" 


Mis  Ifoyal  llighcss  y"  Di.ko  of  Vorko, 

His  Highness  Prince  Rupert, 

lAird  Arcli"  „(•  Canlerhury 

Lord  Keeper 

I-ord  I'rivy  !Seal(\ 

I^uke  of  J'lickiiiiriiani 
Iridic  oC  Albemarle 
Didvf  ol(  )rjiimide 
.■Manpies  of  Dorchester 
J'''  (Ireal  ('iiainherlnin 
I'lird  Chainherlain 
Enrle  of  Bridgewater 
Karle  oC  Hatho 

P'  Joiin  Duncoinl)e. 


Karle  of  Carlisle 
Karle  of  Craven 
Karie  of  Landerdailo 
Harle  ofCarherry 
i-''  B''  of  London 
Lord  Ariiiiglon 
Lord  Xewport 
Lord  iJerkiey 
Lord  Holies 
Lord  Ashley 
^V  Sec>  'I'revor 

M'Ch'-ofy'Dutchy 
•'^'  William  Coventry 


WnKHKAs  the  Conncill  of  Trad,-  have  n-pr..sented  to  his  M.'v  i|,,,  ,|,..  >r      ,      , 
«liscouraged  in  (h.-ir  Trad.,  to  \e\v  Vorke    .,,,1  ...        .i  .        •        ,  Merchants  nre  much 

'-'•  -  induLen,  e  ura,„e.|  ,o  ,he  !>,'  e       i-  i      -"';  --'"'^  "-•  l-ta,es  thence,  by  reason 

-•'•  "-lH.r  wi.h  three  Slnp,      or     '     n  ve  l'''  '"      '":'"""'  "'  "'"  '^"'  '"'  *''■'"'-  "=«''  '« 

''ll-.in.  .ha.  .he  sa ud    ha  e  a  ^  j,  ^'^'^  "'""^:'""'  '"^"'"^  '""•'-•  -■o.'cli.-.ly. 

-i'l'  "le  res,  of  his  M.,.  Man,  i  i '  P'  "'"■'""^  "  ^"'^'  '^"'  ''"•'•"""■'•^  '"  '^"^e 
i:n.la„d,  :nalHH.rehv.iesn"  ihK  C  Z:'?M  *?'"?';""  ^""  "'"  "-""^"■'-'-  of 
Pva.  measure  , hi  hv  ,heV      .       m^  ^     !     '^  "'V    /"'^   '"'"^ '   '''''''  '^  '"  ^ 

u..iMl.e,.ce  seen.s  ,o  he  un.un I    ,he  si  I  \..  ^   ^"'"      "'■^"  "'""'   ^^''''•''  ^''<'  -^'"d 

<'-u,eil,  and  passes  .h  \^       .  , '        '   ^     "r   '"  l'"""""^ "••'  "'="  ' -•  ^nier  of 

di«trosse(brwautofnecess.„Ts  winch  „r  I    1  '''•■'"'  '"■"'"''''  '" '"""^* 

rir;::;;;;— ~:  ;^^^^^^^ 


tiJ 


I  ■  i*' 


178 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


\orke,  Lord  H>gh  Ad.nimll  of  Englnnd  sl.all  appoint,)  «l,nll  have  leave  to  make  one  voyage 
iMther  th.s  yeare  ;  And  tl.at  besides  tl,e  said  Shipp  anthori.ed  for  tl.i.s  one  Voyage,  no  Jther 
forrame  slnpp  or  shipps  whatsoever  shall  henceforth  be  ,,ermi„e,l  to  trade  into  or  v;ith  the  said 
ll.n.tatu,n  at  ^e^v  \orke  otherwise  than  acx-ording  to  the  Articles  for  Surrender  thereof,  The 
sa.d  order  o  Conned  of  S.,^  of  October  Um,  or  any  passe  or  Passes  thereupon  granted  o  the 
contrary  notw.thstanchng.  And  it  was  further  ordered  that  the  ( Governor  of  New  Vorke  and  all 
ot  er  lus  Majesty  s  olhcers  whon.  it  may  concerne  do  take  notice  hereof  and  cause  the  san.e  to  be 
duly  observed  And  it  was  further  ordered  that  innne<liate  notice  be  given  hereof  ,„  S'  Willian. 
remple  Ins  Ma-  Ambassador  in  Holland,  to  the  en.l  tj.at  he  n.ay  take  care  to  have  this,  his 
Ma  peasure  s.gn.hed  to  all  such  as  are  there  preparing  to  send  shipps  or  goods  into  .New 
\  orke,  that  upon  presumption  of  their  Passes  they  do  not  proceed  in  their  Voyage  to  New  Yorke 
otherwise  than  as  is  herein  expressed. 


Pi'tition  of  Olive  :Stuyc,m,it  Van  Cortlandf,  ami  oth 


'ier,9. 


1  N\K-V,.rk  I'l 


,  I.  •>0.  ] 


To  the  Ki.nq's  Mo.st  ExricLi. 


li.NT    MaIKSTV 


The  humble   I'etit 


ion  ol 


()liv( 
Mai 


.laiupu's  C'ousseuu, 
lilankerls,  Sioljell  J 
liorn,  John  Van  IJalen,  M 


■^luyvesant    \  an  Cortlanl,  Cerrilt  Slid. 


lew 


■^ternbt 


rgeii,    Nicholas   de    M 


klenliorst, 
ever,    I.evsber' 


iiiseii,  John  Janseii,  Koster  \  an  Aken.  Jacob  Scl 


Jeroiiymiis  Kbhiiig,    Mari;arila    I'll 


■rniaii\'edd(.r,  John  M 


leniier- 


irtens,  Adrian  \  an  llpendoii 


sworne  subjects  of  the  Dutch  .N.ilion  liiiial 


ipps   and  Janneti  de  Witt,   Your  M 


in   behalte   of  theiiiselv 
resideing  in  .\,.\v  \mki 


iiMbiianIs  of  New  Yorke  in  Amer 


es,  and  many  more  your  Ma"  Lovall  subject 


ica 
s  now 


IIiiiiMii   S/iririfh 


That  upon  conlidence  of  the  gracioii 


V!;J">of  October  1007  Ibr  tl 
Vork 


s  continuation  of  \our  Ma"  Ifovall  ( 


nee  Dutch  Shipps  vi 


irannt  bearing  dale  tin 


e  with  us  Your  Ma"  subjects  in  those  parts  ;   Wee  .lid 

ipon  noe  other  designe  then  the  selling  ol  our  I 


iii-ely  to  Trad.'  and  Tiallicke  to  and 


IliUII 


summer  u 


last 

the  Trade  of  those  Your  Ma"  d 


Iranspori  ourselves  into  Jlolland  tl 


lis 


the  K 

r 


mg  Charles  and  have  shipped  our  goods  tl 


ommions  ;    and   to  that  purp'    .•  1 


loriner  Accoinpts  and  pid|)agaling 


ia\f  irei 


iiv  and  wert 


ready  t 


by  order  from  his  It"  Jlj.rl 


o  set  saile 


Km 


lerein,  which  s''  sliipp  and  marriner 


ighted  a  Sliijip  called 


liiiiicing  to  our  unspeakable  (;reile  and  d 


S'ovember  lOOs  |{,-,alling  Voiir  M 
to  one  only  shipp  H,r  this  veare.     W 


ighnes  a  copy  of  Vour  Ma"  J{,.sult  in  ( 


s  are  now  in 


•mage  Received 


gracious  peiinisHion  albresaid  and  Kcst 


ouilsell,    bearing  dale  the  |>'i'  ,,t 


of  the  3  permitted  shipi 


)s  wa 


••e  most  humbly  repri'sent   lo   V„ur  sacred   Ma"     Tl 


in  Ainsterda 


s  gone  to  sea  betor.'  y'  signilicalion  of  Vour  M 


";    Ami  that  the  shipp  King  Charles"  with  all  I 


ler  loadi 


rayning  tbe  number 

lat  one 

i"  pleasure  arrived 


inanv  <laves  rea.lv  to  sett  saih-  n,    .  '  """""^'-  "''"'  '"•^"  '"  "'^'  '''•^•''1 

1  .i.pMKis  s     "ella.e  or  Destrnrtioimt  onct^of  UN,  our 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     II. 
Wives  and  Children,  and  tiiat  voiir  ^[ii'>  will  I...  nl...... ,  i  .  •      , 

..nnerly    (inum-d  for  this  yeare,   NotsvMthstanding   Yo^M^    l' '"'" 
J'leawure  toy"  Contrary  ^  '"'e   mgnification  of  yoMtoyall 


And  Yo'  Petition"  siiall  Pray  &■= 
Endorsed 

"  Petition  of  Oliver  8tuyvesant,  Van  Cortiant  &  otherH 
coiicemnig  sending  a  shipp  to  New  Yorke.  " 

"  Itead  in  Council!  ll"-  D'  166S  " 

"  ordered  " 


I 


Onkr  h,   Council  on  the  preceding  Petition. 

I  CoiirirM  Iti'gWiT,  c.  R,  II.  Mil.  ]4,i.  j 

At  the  Court  at  Whitehall  the  1 1-"  December  lOOS. 

Phese.nt —  'I'll,.   |.-,..f.v.  w         T' 

1  liL   Ki.Nfi  .s  Most  LxrELi.E.vx  Ma'" 

In  Council, 
rpon  readin-r  this  day  at  the  Board  the  hund.le  petition  of  Oliv..,.  <. 
'-n-t   Sliktenhorst,  Ja.p.es  Couseau,  and  d,vers  o  °  M      :i!'''^"'f I''''  '  ""  ^-""'-"'• 

Mm-  I-oval  sul,j,.ets  n,.w  residi...  in   \eu  i      '"'""<■"'  Hu.n.,<elves  and  n.any  more,  his 

■;• - 'li^  Ma..  "^.•.'i--^nn.;;:  ::'^;:;:r<Se:;'H.rT  ^t "  ""• 

slup.s  yearly  to  tra.h-   to  .New  Vorke  u"  ihe    IVt"  i  •     m  ,  '   ''"'  '''"■''>  ''"'  ""•''" 

-Ms,.or,e,l  ,hen,...|ve.s  ,..   „„,       ,     1    ■        ,  Ma..  s„l,,...,s  i,,   tho.se  part.s,  the  iVti"" 

•l-y  ln.i,|„ed  a  shi  .  called  Z       m    H  '  "   ^         T\  ''"   ""'""  ''""""'""^-  "'  -'-''  '-'^ 

>'^.-  .vsul,  n.  Council      '  Z^Z        w  ,  7  '":''"'  T'"  '''^  ''■■>^''  "'^ ^  "  -I'v  .'<'  •"« 

■•'•s>-i .he  n.nnher  ,o  hip:  In         t''    i'"       \  '7'"""'^  '"^  ''' '""•'"'-'""  -'* 

' ''i••"-lol^sM:.v•C^m^nand    i    ,   ■  ,"       ^'"'•''   "'"    "^''"•'   *''""'-•   "-    i" 

^liil'l's  l.TmiUed  ,0  .ra.le  n^'       K^^  '^""'  '','"""--""'-  '''■'".     And  o ,  „..,  „„.., 

I..'.vl.y  authorised  .md ed    o  ! '        I  T         ■       •^*'"'''""   '"    '■"^'^""'-  '"■"'-""■  i^ 

-  v..va,e  and  no  more        W   W^^^^  '-"'^  ''''•"'-s  , ake 

liinderanceorn.oles.a.ion   Ji    ,         ,'       T  "    T  "    •'   ""'   """""""   ■'" "'""""   ^"'v 

la...  or  anv  c I  ,1  ^     C!  ^^  '"r  7    '••■''*■•;""•'-  "'-'  "'  ""•  -  of  Nove .^ 

:^-;"  -«""-  ■' "•■ .-:  ;.:.::z  a:i::r'  :;:::;:i;;^,:-,.--;'"'  - 

--liii'Ps  ui,atso..v,T  lo  tni.ie  |„  .\,.w  ^,„.|^,..  ■"  -'''.^    ^'"t'''  ^l"f'i'  "r 


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Order  in  Cmmcil  permitting  two  .Scotch  A7,/>*  to  go  to  Xcw-Yovl-. 

t  Xcw-Vnrli  rapcrs,  I.  Oi).  ] 

Whehcas  I,is  R.  Highnos  tl,c  Dnke  of  Vorko  Lord  IIi,h  A.ln.irall  of  Y^L^tl^^^^s 
propose  to  h,s  M.j.  i„  Council  that  he.  would  he.  ..lea.e.l  to  ,iue  liber.v  ,ha    '^h  . 

.Mnjest.es  subjects  u.  Scotland  a.  .haihee  induced  to  take  condico'ns  .s  Planters  at  X    v      or 

A^  o    ve  ffi?    '"p"";    "■""""  '"  ''  "'■'^'  ^'''  ''''''  '"•  ^"  '-»'■"-"  n.  Xew  Yorke,  upon  the 
Acco  of  yeffi,,„„g  pr^j^.^,.  t,.,,,j,„,,i„^,  ^,,^,     ^.^^^.^,^,^  ^  Manufacture  of  A.-w  Vorke   to  the 

Berbardoes   or  other  his   Maj'-    p,,.,,,,,,  „  _,„„.,,^,^,  ^    ^^   ^^.^^^  conside  ac6^.   t     .-e  f 

l^:f  :;  ;.r  "^  "*'  -.l--^^ -thon^d  and  .lesired  to  ,ran,  I'asses  ,br  two  Scotch  Jl    !;! 

sll  nd    o  Xew  York       "        '    '       '""'  •  ^  "''""  '^^  '"'  "''"'"   ^•'^^  '""  '"  l'"«-  '■'- 

sai  u  esn  '"";,"'^''' I-'-"-- «'"'"-'-'■•'■  to  plan,  there,  &  to  trade  hiveeu  the 
sa  d  plaes  as  they  .shall  haue  occasion,  or  to  ren^aine  at  New  Yorke  upon  the  Vcco-  of  the 
ft..an,  trade,  or  tor  transporting  the  groweth&  Manufacture  of  that  place,  to  anv  s  a '' '■ 
PL.Uacons  n,  AnuMMca  ^^■'\na  any  let,  hinderance  or  n.oh.sta.'.m  '  '' 

camMh'!  r  ""rl'"'  "l"."''''^  '"'  '■'"'"'■ '"'  ^''""'  "'"  ''  ''-'  ^-•"-'  ''-•  ""^  '"V  I'-tence  hereof 
rVlt  "'"t"^"'  '"":  ^'"""•'■"'  "^  ^I--'-t-e  of  New  Yorke  or  of  his  M^-  P,,,,    . -^ 

MaP    W^l/r."-'    "'"f '■'''  r  ""^  ""'•^'^'^"'^  ^'''^'^-  -  «tatewhatsjl.verbut       I 
•uoj      1  lantacons  I't  donnnions  aforesaid. 


Endorsed 


"  Farm"  of  y  Customes  touciiing  v'  2  Scotch 
ships  permitted  to  Trade  for  .New  Vorke." 

"Head  in  Couneill  IB"-  Ajjrill  Kiog." 

"  Read  in  Couneill  r.':!-*  Aprill  KWjg." 


Petition  of  the  Farmers  of  hi..  Maje-stif,  Vu..toms. 

[  Siw  Turk  l'«|,.T.,  I.  n.  J 

To  THE  Ki.\g's  .most  I;x(  i:i,i,i;nt  y\A'y 

The  hun.hle  peticon  of  y'  in.rrne"  of  his  Ma'>'  Custornes. 

.Sf-::z;r;;:;;::r:?:;';;:i:::::-  .>■.«.«.. 


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-onls,  .specially  y^  last  clause  which  in.t.Mul  .if  a  l>nn  "e  'f  ^.  ^  "  "  '°'"'  ^"^'''g"°"« 
-caning  of  r  ord'  to  he  that  they  n.av  u,>t  on.W  U-27^^1!^^  7  "">""  '"  '"''"''"'  '" 
His  Ma"  dominions  not  ex.-ep.in-V  ScJtlaud      A  ,     .  I    ^''""t""on«,  but  with  any  other 

n.ough  tlu>in.rete„sion«  he  ve  y  :,;oot    &^^^  '-ther  Cau«e  to   beleive  that 

i>^'uvixt  ye  Plantation.  ^  .coth.:"":!!;,^)::'  7  ;n,;e' .:  I  ^"' ''-:"  '^  ^^  -^^•'^  -^  ^--''e 

pretext  of  this  Order  to  withrawe  tron.  y  JJevenue  o    v  "c  r     ?"'''  ''''  ^'"'^'^  ""''' 

annun.,  &  detace  three  Acts  of  l-arlian^it  made  U.  direct^;;::;; i:;;,;";?^""'  '^"""'^ ''''"  '^ 
They  therefore  humbly  supplicate  Yo"- Afi'*  f,.  r.,,„i       »     -i 

coiidicon,    'J'hat   thev  fi"«f  f,„„.i.  ;  ^   "^  ^^'"'  tins 

y    uach  of  a„j  KnglKsh  Law,     And  they  shall  humbly  pray  &c 

Ex-- 
•'ReadL.l.N,fApriIllGG9'-  R-„ahu  BHo^v^■E. 


"  Read  in  Councell  23  Aprill.  1GG9." 


J^^J'/l/  to  flu-  petition  of  the  Fanno-s'  of  the  Custom,. 

Th   Reply  to  ,he  I'e.icon  of  ,|,e  Fann'.  of  Vo'  Ala-  Custon.es. 
F'liat  till'  whole  (lesiji-ne  of  his  Ifnvill  IT;„i>., 
'  •--iil  a  pennission  ^.r  .1    ^   ^^^  S  ^      ?' Iv  "r'r^'v'  ""v  '";""""'^  ''""'  ''"'  ^f'^"'  '" 
"■i»"---  i«  ...eerly  ,or  the  generall  .00.   iZ.     oM,  -   :       "   '  t.  ""'  "-""^""^^  '"'-^-^ 
.Ma""(i:.rmers  of  the  fuston.es  „relend  .  .        ,  '•"""•'l""-»"' I><""l"ions,  howeyer  Vo' 

"  yeare.  and  ,he  breach  on:;:  a::::!^2Zu'''  ''''''''''"'  '''''''  ^"""-""  "-"'-  " 

<Von.  Scotland  and   l,e,:,:i    ^  :    .  '  '    "'•  ';-;•—'  <"' '•'-.l".  -r.ain  n,erchandi.e 

"i-  •".•  voyage,  .^.ssen  er:      V  ^    s;  ^ h;;';"''  '""  ""'^  "l'"^  '^•""■"  ^"""'-  -"  - 

--  "•■"™r^-  -■• " ^.-  ...'^-y :.::;;:  ::;:;de;;:;:i:';:;:;n::;:;'  --''-'  ^^--^^ 

or  our ,..  iutentio...  if  v^i z^'::i ^^L  z: j":':;;':':";;"  r- ■"^-""  *■"""•"" 

"  ^"■'   ^^''!   ^"•■<  niry  desire)  give  secnritie 


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.uncording  to  Law,  not  to  carry  or  return  with  any  goods  to  any  otl.er  place  than  England  or  tl,„ 
1  lantacons  aloresa.d  payn.g  the  Custo.ne.s  as  the  law  dh-ects 

Vovl"  tol  w!  t'T"  """  '^"'"^  "'■  y^'  '""•^■^  -  '^-'"■■-1  'ye  nu>,e  con.odious  for  such 

po^sbtt   ,„  /  ';"  T\  r'  '"^  '"""'^  '"^'•"  ^''"'""^•"'  --thatnoe  Scotch  .Shipp  can 

possibly    MUhou    n.yne  to  the  A.lventurers)  engage  in  her  outwanl  hound  A-ova«e,  .o  tou'h  in 
a    tnghsl,  port,  because  the  Passengers,  I'hu.ters  an.l  freight  of  8hi,,p  will  necessarily  Eate  up 

denial  r'"'  T'""''  '"^'"^  '""  ^''''''''  ""'  '~''^''  "''""  -"^'-y  -'-'-  -  <"'-  ' 

acceuentall  Inipednnents. 

As  to  the  hurlhen  of  the  shipps  wee  represeut  to  Vo^  .Ma"'  the  smaller  shipps  will  l,e  of  noe 
g^^eat  use    „  a  plantacon  which  attbrds  Horses,  Deale  Boards,  I'ipe  Staves,^  Tin, her  flhnnes 
Ho.^es,  all  sort  oi  prouislons  being  bulky  goods  Ibr  Trade  ,o  Barbados,  with  the  rest  of  Vo' 
Ma- Leward  Islands    hesules  ,hat  the  re.urne  of  su..h  .hipps  into  the  iVts  of  England  will 
be  more  acceptable  (d  lade.,)  to  the  IHumer  than  smaller  shi,,ps 

Your  Ma-  Ifoyall  l',-ogeni,o,-s  a.,d  Yo^  sel.e  have  to  other  plantacons  given  te.npo.-arv 
Exe.npt,ons  h-ou.  cus.on.s.  by  which  those  Plautacons  are  heconn-  g,-eat  and  plen.if.dl,  a  .  e 
hmnbly  repre,se,,t  that  .New  Yorke  W^  its  depeudencyes  stand  h,  as  „,ucl!  neede  ,  f  1 1. c  1 
g  ac-  f,-o,n  ^  o^  Ma-  and  yet  wee  ouly  i.npo.-.une  Yo^  Ma"'  to  continue  the  priviiedge  for  th  e 
wo  feco tch  Mnpps,  ,0  ,nake  ,heir  \'oyage  without  touching  in  Eu.Iand,  outwa,-d  bm,nd  w  ,, 
brought  uuo  any  English  Port  will  „..,  yeild  to  the  llanne,:  anv  consid.  -ah  o  i  I nl^ 
..a..nng,  all  necessaryes  to  planters  beiug  noe  wis..  lyable  to  pay  Custon,es. 

Lastly  wee  p,-opose  to  yo'  Mn'-  for  the  security  and  welfaire  of  those   Plantacons  in  ..-eat 

n  me  :;?":'■  0  "■  ""?•  '""   "'"'  '  "'  ''"^""  ---^--'t,    by    whi..h'  n,eanes    ,he 

at  ve    ul  ■  c  '"'  "■""•■'''  ""^'  '"  ''  ^''""  '"""  '"■  '^''"'"'^^'•''  "■  -^  ---'l^d  hv  Vo^ 


.•^ir 


.'//•.  Marcrick  to  Cohmd  Xieoll-f. 

i  Ni'W  I.liKlalr.l,  1.  auo,  J 


II 

I  l.nve  lately  w,-!,,..,,  to  you  by  way  of  Boston  and  \irgi„ia.  ^ivin^  vou  an  accon,,,.  bnetir 

"""■ ' '" '"  r ',' "  "■" ' ••  i.»-  m,.,- 1„  „,„.  ,i,i„„.r.  .v„,  i„,„  ,1,,;,: ;  ,  . 

:;::;;;.:zj;;  ;!:;:;;;:;!;:;;;-:::-;;;;;:;:■■"- n.»>..; :,„:,; 


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by  y'  Oovornoiu-  liatli  found  .sevonill  trood  fisliinir  h-m,.l.«  . 

«  len^ues  fro„.  .a.uly  Hook  on  whi.-l  in  n  ^  1,^"  4  '  T "T  .^  '"''  """  "°^  '''''  '  ^ 
.ood  Cod.l  „.e  ,a.  nn.e  they  w.-.v  out,  and  1  '^  ','  :  ,  ^ ^^  ^^  ^^  "-f  ^^  excellent 
take  good  .,„nnti,y...s.     That    ves.sell  is  to  goe  from  Ne  vfr.  f    "       ''""'  '^'""^  ^"^''"'^ 

l.ookes  and  other  „eces«aryes  tor  lisI.ing:^  d  t  n„  Z  h  r  '""  "■''"'""""  '""" 
ahnndance.  ^  "^    ""*   '"'^  t'"«  ^  0'>«t  will  aHbrd   fish   in 

On  y«  East  end  of  Long  Island  there  vere  !•>  or  f>  vvl,.,i      .  t       ,    . 
Mhat   Sinn,  wee  h.are  not  •  here  .re  d  .1 K-  ^' '''■'"'"  ^''^'^^"  ^^f"'"'' T ''"'1  of  March,  and 

A..„  Island.  (,nt  of  the  Pi  n  t^  oU  w^ir""/"  ^  ^■'"■^'  ""'""^'  ^°'"^^""-  -'^'"" 
i"  -.0,  the  other  hroke  the  wa,    '     T  le  '  n  7  ^        '  '""'  '"''  '"^'  ^'"''''  ^'^  '™"  I'-ke 

Two  shallops  nuKle  fi.r  itt,  bnt'.;  vett  Z^'^Z ;::^ZZ:f:'  T  '"  '""""  '^'^  '^*'^'"-- 

The  (iovernonr  with  some  Partners  is  b.nldin     .  i?        ''    ""'  «°"""- 

slic  is  well  onward  and  nu.y  I.      in  sh  'l  '  V     ''     ,    '"  '"""'  '"  '^''""'^'^^  """'«  '-"-  ^ 

(iravesen.I.  ^  ""''"'  '"  ^-^"^^"'^^ '  """^'"^'-  «''  '^O  or  70  tnnn  is  bnilding  at 

is  :^I  ™y  ;;ea:;r^r  "''  '•  ^'^^•^^"  """  '"'""'"^  -'•  -"'•""  -'^-^  -^^  ^-.i.  trees  on  it, 

i".:':;;:;:'' i::r;i;x"::;::rd:;:::r::r^  --r^-f  •  "'■'^"- ""-"  -<-  -'^^  ^-^ 

piece  of  worke.  '    "'"  ^""''""^''  "»^  ^^'l'  I"-o«ve  a  tedious  and  chargeable 

.  I'l;;:;:;.  n::;r:;i:- .S)^r:..rr  "t"  t ""  "'^^■•"  -^^  ^"  ^-^  ^^  -^ 

tmnes,  twice  everv  wck  in  winter         1  r.w,  "     '      '""""'"«  '^^  ^^^'^  "^^ers  houses  in 

P^'-f  abou,  ci.h,  .,; nine.  "  '"  ■^'"""'^'•-  "'"•^- '  ""-y  "'«-t  nt  six  at  night  and 

Tl'fre  are  severall  people  in  and  about  Boston  w^"-  Inve  inclin...i       . 
'""•  •'^'"•'-  I'i'lHT  this  winter  and  hath  bond.t  livJ  I  '°  """'"  '''  =  ''"•  «'"•  ''^^^  ? 

lor  son.e  houses  for  son.e  friends.  '  ''""^"^'  '■""'   ^  ''''^■'-  '"'''"  ''-^i'-ed  to  look  out 

New  Kngland  men  have  found  tli  .  »-.,•  i.;.i 

'"■ , v.M,:t:;:,;,,^  •:;-;:■. ;™",:,;;^;";-  ■«-  "■.-. ,«« „.. 

l>m.-l,  .l„„,„  „„.  „„,,,  ,,,„,  „;„,  ,„"".7^!,;""'  """'"'' '»  ""■-"■■■  ""I.  «„,..,  I,„i.|,,,,  ,„,„„|| 

'" '  '"""■ ' " ' "■■"'  •■"•'  "■ "•  "'".•'■ ' y  «.■«.,..    ,  ., ,  ,.>.,  „ ,„. 

^  onr  alieetionate  Friend  &  Servant 

CA.MriiLr,  .Maverickio. 


This  is  a  copy  of  wha,  r  wrote  to  you  by  way  of  Holland  in  Aprill. 

liy  this  you  may  pl.Mse  to  take  notice  that  M'  J  ■mr..n,...  i,        •      i  ■ 
""'•  ''■"■  '-"  vou  =    which  is  verv  Strang      1 1:7    "IT"     'T"V'"''  ''''"'  '""  ''-"^''^ 
"•'■<l".'"tly  to  heare  Iron,  vou  in  uriteinir  '^■'  '""'  •^'  '"'l'l'i"-.s  soe 


Sir. 
ilv  tl 


Ky    l....ers   lately   received   Iron.   Boston  I  an,   infi.r.ne.l  ho 
gralious  le..e,s  they  have  receiv.Ml  Iron,  llis  M. 
sent  hill,, 


w  exceedingly  i|„.y  i,.,,,„  „,■  „j^, 
^""'01  Ills  kinde  acceptance  of  the  .Masts  thev 


-"t     i.n,   as  also  of  the  provision  tliev  sen,   ,o  ,.,..   ,,     ,         iZ  il^r  "''  "'"  "'"'^  "'">' 
<l'»t  the  masts  and  provision  were  paid  ti.r  l.v  •,  ,-„  .      "■'!  "'os.     I   am   su.e  you   know 

"••  w^^  Hgh,  parts  in  ten  are  His  mU-  i^ijiUi:;;;  zt::^  ::;:^-  i"V'"i  '""— 

-111!  .(..!.iu,tnij  liitvc  done  t^sjee  a.s 


J. 

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:%  -      f 


mm 


nn.oh  had  those  which  were  sent  for  been  gone  for  Englnn.l.  That  lovall  partye,  which  groanes 
under  the  burthen  of  the  Massaehusett's  government,  now  despaire  of  reliefe,  as  by  frequent 
h'tters  from  all  parts  1  am  informed. 

Those  in  the  Province  of  Mayne  since  they  seized  on  their  records  and  taken  them  againe 
under  then-  gov<-nnnent,  are  in  exceeding  bondage,  and  most  earnestly  desire  vou  to  endeavour 
to  purchase  their  fret-dome. 

How  they  have  lately  acted  in  y^  King's  Province  you  will  see  by  a  letter  I  lately  received 
irom  JM'  (.orton  which  I  send  herein  enclosed. 

.^^  It  grieves  mee  exceedingly  to  see  that  1  should  live  to  see  His  >L-,""  loyall  subjects  and 
my  ancient  friends  enslaved,  as  now  they  are  ;  my  whole  aime  was  (in  expending  soe  nu.ch  time 
and  money)  only  to  have  procured  for  them  some  freedoine  ;  ],ut  now  thev  are  left  in  a  fiirr 
woi^e  condition  then  wee  found  them.  I  doubt  not  but  thev  have  bv  wav  of  jjoston,  petitioned 
to  His  Ma-  and  craved  your  assistance,  and  1  in  their  belialfe  humblv  begg  it  of  you.  This 
may  come  to  yoi-  hands  if  not  intercepted. 

Tiie  shipp  in  building  goes  on  slowly,  soe  doth  the  House  ;  one  third  of  r  old  House  is  left 
out  &  yett  the  rest  not  mounted  higher  then  the  second  floore.  i  wish  your  advice  had  been 
attended  unto. 

-Many  from  Barmoodas  and  T'.arbadoes  intend  to  remove  hither  ;  some  are  come  as  \gents  \' 
have  already  bought  some  houses  an.l  plantations.  M^  Davenport  hath  made  such  a  rent  in  the 
Church  of  Boston  as  will  never  be  reconciled  ;  another  great  church  is  erectin-  for  the 
Dissenters,  and  some  will  remoove.  "^ 

S'-  J  hope  in  y-'  n.id.lest  of  multiplicity  of  business  you  will  not  fbrgctt  what  I  have  desired  you 
to  doe  for  me.  I  assure  you  since  I  came  over  in  this  implov  I  never  receiv'd  or  gott,  directlv 
or  indirectly  to  y'  vallu..  of  siNpen.-.-,  one  horse  excepted,  w""  M'  Winthrop  presente.l  mee  sV" 
nmougst  ye  rest.  And  wliat  I  nad  by  His  Ma'^"  order,  I  have  spent  as  much  since  1  came  over 
and  foure  hundred  pounds  besides  in  England  in  prosecution  of  this  d..signe.  I  leave  it  to  vou 
not  doubting  of  your  car."  for  mee.  If  any  course  be  taken  for  reducement  of  the  Massachuse'tts 
I  hope  you  will  not  leav.-  mee  out,  as  one  (though  unworfhv)  that  mav  be  emploved  in  that 
designe.  I  have  bene  over  tedious  w^"  I  pray  excuse,  and  be  assured  I  am  an.i  ever  shall 
leniaiue 


•New  Yorke  July  ■5"'  1000. 


Your  affectionate  Friend 
&  Servant 

f^AMUELL    MaVERICKE. 


For  Coll.  Richard  Mccolls  one 
of  the  Ooomes  of  His  Royall 
Highness'  Bed-Chamber.  these, 

Whitehall. 


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t  Now  England,  I.  31iD.  ] 

Ever  honored  Sir. 

m'onmin  |,'.,.„t  ,„v  most  l„„„l,lu  servi™  to  Hi,  Il„v.;il  ml  .?  ''""  ""'  "  "" 

keepe  up  what  ,nny  be  theire  dr  onrr!,    it^:  f„  ^   T'''\  ''  ^"'"'^  ^''  °''  3'°'  '^tter  to 

co,ne  .0.  the.  t^  „.ee  I  ..auZSl  "^^       q^^^  ^  ^^^^^  "^  "^i^^""'^^^ 
bondage  they  live,  and  it  greeves  „>e  to  the  hart  to      n^lZu.X^Z :       "^  'T 

n>hric,.eand..el  con.rived,  b^^::^^  J  irtlnHH  :r:t"^  '  iHsahandso.e 
come  of  cheape.     The  th.x,  a-ues    -uul  fe^tr.    1.  .v  .  '^  i''n"ot  be  exspected  it  should 

n.ny  dead,  iL  no,  yett  sol.  ni:;  ^i^Z"";::^  IH^'^  t '  1"  '"'  ""'  ^°""^^'  ^ 
Bo.on.  u-here  have  dye.l  verry  Lany  and  an^ong^  ll  t^  ^^^^^J^  J^  ;;;:S;'^!jr:'^''r'''^'^ 
well  w.«l,ers  to  X.  Vorke,  M'  Downe  „.v  landlor  1,  M'  Hoyse    m't  ,1  L  f  1  '"'"'' 

sn-ee  I  know  not.  S^  1  «h.ll  onut  noe"  oportunity  of  u"  ting  ^  ^^^^Tl  '"'  T'"^  ^T 
a««ured  y-  I  shall  ever  endeavo^  to  approve  myselfj  to  be  '  ''"'''^■''  ^''''  ^''' 

Vo"-  afieetionate  freind  &  servant 
N.  /orke  l-S""  Otto'  09.  »Samlell  iMavebicke. 


Vol.  III. 


84 


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186 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRII  TS. 

Secretary  NkolU  to   Cohvd  Xicolls. 


[  New-York  rapere,  I.  no.  ] 


New  Yorke  on  Manliatans  Island 


.  De 


Hon"-''  Sir  '"  ^i"' 

There  goeing  a  vessell  directly  from  this  Port  bound  for  England  and  so  for  Holland  I  thon.ht 

m'bo'  '  '"".^Vrr  ^^"^--'-'S'"-' '»  ^  '"-•  °r  two.  \i  is  but  two  or  three  l^e  it 
M  Boo  e  arrived  by  the  way  of  Virginia  who  made  us  all  glad  in  bringing  the  good  newe  of 
yoM.ealth  &  welfare;  The  Scotch  shipp  wee  haue  so  long  expected!  I  that  you  T  "  to 
jnentjon,  ,s  not  yet  arrived,  but  probably  will  not  bee  much  linger  from  us,  if  it  please  God  shee 

Here  is  nothing  of  newes  worthy  the  imparting  to  yo'  honor,  all  things  are  cuiiet,  onely  there 
...sa  s,lly  n,tent.on  of  an  Insurrection  amongst  the  Finns  at  Delawi,  but^he  I   nl 
be„.g  sunmzed  by  the  officers  there,  their  designe  was  broken;  They  pretended  an  Kvp    ^al 
of  some  .Swedish  Sh.ps  to  con.e  and  reduce  that  place.  It  was  the  Governors  pleasure  to    en 
mee  there  to  make  Enquiry  into  the  Matter,  from  whence  I  returned  the  beginn  ng  of  CI  ristnn 
^eeke,  son.e  fewe  days  before  I  came  to  Delaware  M^  White  the  Surveyor  Gen'  of  Ma  v^d 
had  beene  there  to  lay  clayme  to  all  the  West  side  of  Delaware  River  a/belonging  to  t  e  J  L 
Baltimore,  They  had  sent  persons  also  to  exercise  their  Jurisdiction  at  the  Hoare  KHl    but 

England   which  you  are  pleased  to  intimate  will  bee  in  some  short  Tyme.     The  Cover  o-h. 

contentpH  Tr  V        ,      ^  '    ^^"'''^'""''  "    "   ''«'  "ot   thought  fitt  for  mee   I   shall   rest 

con  ented,  if  you  please  m  some  measure  to  continue  mee  in  y^  good  grace,  wc^  I  sh       ho,m 
&  cherish,  while  I  am  with  affectionate  Ifespect,  Hon""  Sir,  S    '-^'  v^     i  shall  bono' 

Vour  ever  faithful! 

&  most  humble  Ser\ant 

These  ^^''''"'^'  ''^'^'^''"• 

To  Richard  Nicolls  Esq^  one  of  the  (iroomes  of  the 
Bedchamber  to  his  R.  H"  the  Duke  of  Yorke 
present. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     11. 

187 

Petitim  of  the  Common  CouncU  of  Neio-York. 

[  Npw-Tork  Papers,  I.  127.  ] 

To  his  R.  H"  James  Duke  of  Yoiike  Sc" 

The  Humble  petition  of  the  Maior  and  Aldermen  of  ^ev.  Vnrt      ■     u  ,    ,. 
themselves  and  the  Rest  of  the  Inhabitants  Tf  tLo  pile         '  "  ''^"""'^  "' 
Humbly  S/1CUV//1 

trafficque   and   ,.,,.all    priuile.ige   as  any   o/ rllJ^Xl     Z         """   ^"'""''^   '^^« 
surrender  wee  iiaue  had  a  free  trade  for  I,. Iln.l  •     '"•''''*'•    ""'^    ''^'^e   yeares  since   the 

encouradge  most  of  y  dutcrL:;;:^tf;^  ^'^ir:!/  :  ""^^"'"'^^  ^  'r^'^y^  ^^'^'^  ^i'l 
and  the  states  of  ho'-and  it  w.s  in  the  4  '"»'   'I'Pon  the  happy  peace  betweene  his  Ma"" 

of  parliament  and  ot^  l^ZZ^^^^Z^t  "  '."'  ^  '"''^  "™^''"^''  ^°  '''  ^^^« 
fVeedome  of  trade  here  did  n>ake:l W  a  Z'^S^^t't  "''"  ^""  '"  '^"^^''""  ^"'' 
trade  from  Holland  to  this  place  (payen.e  1  il  M..."  c  o  I  tr"'  I— "-T  ^i>ipps  to 
graunted  by  his  Ma'^^  ,„„,  ,,..  hono''e  Cotnsell  -^ni  *^"«'!'»^«)>'-  «H.en  yeares,  which  was 
tl.e  great  encouragn.ent  of  the  plal    -m     "  j  .n^  ,    Tf  ^  ''"  '"""'"  "''''  ^'-^^  ^o 

thedefh,yeingetlLhargeof;:^^:Cti  ::;:":;  "f^  ^■■"""  '"  '^"^'"'"^^  '"-^'^^ 
pern.ission  shipps  are  forbidden  bv  l^  ^  1:  ,'•'"' 'f"™"''°"  ^^"^'^  "^''"^v  not  the  three 
submitt  unto  ^    "  •''^'    ^"'^^  '"^  ''°"°'"'  Counsell  w-  wee  most  willing 

ani^Lm  i:;;i::ni^rL- ;rr  r^clrT "  'r^  r-': '- '''  ^°-  ^^  '-"-'> 

^ra""  .ubjects,  touchinge  in  son  '  .  ^  h  ^.t.'^;:  ^^  ^"'^  ""Vl'-'f ''  ^°  -X  o^'  ^is 

his  Ma""  Customes  there  as  aho  t ouchin    ■       '"  .  ''"'.Y'«'"«  'roni  Holland,  and  payenge 

may  bring  the  con.Hli,ieso,r:  vMu^'S  :";':• ''^'  T /""'  '"""""'  ""'^  ^"^'  ^ 
i"  K"gl.-..Kl,  and  if  prohibite.1  w-'ou  1 , ,  t  in  si  r  ."'';,  "  ""''  "■^"""'  '''  ^^"  ^^•^"  '"-^'-' 
-iK-re  they  will...  furni.shed  w-  th  e^  hdn  •  "'i'  H  """'  ""  '"'  ^"'^' '°'-  ^■""^•'"'«' 
brought  into  Endand  sav..n.e  it    s  c  o-U     ^  ,  'lancoates  w^-  are  .scrupled   to    be 

May  i,  please'p  U.  U      t^  tl^^fTT'''  '"■"'"""  "'  '•""^  '™'"  '-"""'^• 

-'■  •'>-  ir  the  larn.;;:  o^hi  ^  ^l!'  t;:;  r:;:;.--;  ">•  -  V"-'^"-«  -my  .,.  tl.  mdlans. 
va.K.e  it  would  Keepe  y-  trade  w-.n  yo^  ^\:, ^'it^ ^idX;!:;: ^Z^"^^™  "^ 

Endorsed 

"  <-'0PP.y  of  y  ffarmer's  letter  to  y  Collector  at  Ports"-"-  " 


IP  •■■ 


ml: 


r:|;, 


^^^  NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 

J^epoti  on  the  State  of  the  Province  of  Xew-York 

[  Nuw-Vork  rope™,  I.  !iO. ) 

Answers  to  the  sev.rall  (J.UH-ri.s  relating  to  the  Ph-u.ters  i„  the  Territories  of  his 
It.  11  s  tlie  Dul^e  of  Vorlie  in  Anierica. 

cZJn^  ^r™''"f  T'^.  ^«""^^"»  ^^'th  the  High  Sheriffe  &  the  Jnstices  of  the  Peace  in  the 
Cour       the  Genera  lAss.zes  haue  the  supre.ne  Power  of  making,  altering,  and  ahohsh    g 
any  Laws  m  tins  Government.     The  Country  Sessions  are  held  by  Justices  upon  the  bench 
Parfcular  IWn  Courts  by  a  Constable  an.l  Eight  Overseers.  The  CUy  Court  of  N.  V  "k    W  a 
Mayor  and  Aldermen.     All  causes  tried  by  Juries.  ^ 

ii-  The  land  is  naturally  apt  to  produce  Come  &  Cattle  so  that  the  several!  proportions  or 
duudents  01  Land  are  a  waies  allowed  with  respect  to  the  nun.bers  of  the  plantel-s,  what  they 
are  able  to  manage,  and  m  xy'  time  to  accomplish.their  undertaking,  the  feed  of  Cattell  is  free  in 
Conm.onage  to  all  Towneships,   The  Lots  of  meadow  or  Corne  Ground  are  peculiar  to  each 

3-  The  Tenure  of  Lands  i«  derived  from  his  R.  H-  who  gives  and  grauuts  lands  to  Planters 
as  their  freehold  or  ever,  they  paying  the  customary  Rates  and  Duties  with  others  towards  the 
def.-ayn.g  of  Pubhque  Charges.  The  highest  Rent  or  acknowledgn.ent  of  his  R.  H'  will  be  o  e 
penny  p' acre  for  Lands  purchased  by  his  IMP,  the  least  two  shillings  sixepence  for  each 
hundred  acres,  whereof  the  Planters  themselves  are  purchasers  from  the  Indyar.s. 

it  nll;^!,  i°'r;r"pf '"'  ^^^T'  \"  '''""'"  '"  "'"^  °"'  ■■""'  '-"y  ''""^^  '•■•"'"  ^l-  Indians  where 
It  pleaseth  best  t^e  Planters  but  the  seating  of  Towns  together  is  necessary  in  these  pans  of 
America,  especially  upon  the  Maine  Land.  ^ 

qL^^.'''^  ''   ^"•"''""'^'^  ''  ^'■''""^^^'  ""''  '>^«-"-'^'l  ^^-i"'  t'"^  «'""e  Provisoe  exprest  in   the 

0.  Liberty  of  flishing  &  fowling  is  free  to  all  by  the  Patent. 

7    All  Causes  are  triecl  by  Juries,  no  Lawes  contrary  to  the  Lawes  of  England.     Souldyers 
onely  are  tryable  by  a  Court  Marshall,  an.l  none  others  except  in  Cases  of  suddain  in       on 
mtU^y^or  Rebellion,  as  his  Ma""  Lieutenants  in  any  of  his  Countries  of  England  rn^i:!:;: 

S'"  As  to  this  point  there  is  no  taxe,  toledge,  Imp,,st  or  Custome  payable  upon  the  Plu.ters 
.J3on  Corne  or  Cattle  :  the  country  at  present  hath  little  other  product",  the  Ra "  Z  l^C 

C3i;rt>:'jr  • '"'"  ';;'  ^"-'"'/-•-""^  -<•  *«  -•  --laged  by  t..  Covemour  t 
Councell  5.  the  Justices  m  the  Court  of  assi/.es  l„  (!,at  onelv  b.-h,.„f,.. 

y- The  obtaining  all  these  JViviledgcs  is  long  since  .vcumended  to  his  R.  IP  as   the  most 

ne  essary  encouragement  to  these  his  Territories  whereof  a  good  answer  is  expected. 

10     Every  man  who  desires  to  tra.le  for  liurrs,  at  his  request  hath  lib..rty  so  to  doe. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     III. 


189 


Gavei-nor  Lovelace^,  Gnamntee  of  a  Salary  for  a  Minister. 


[Mtw-Vork  Papers,  I.  OS.] 

Whekeas  the  Mayo'  &  Aldermen  nt'  fliio  C'\n,r  \r       •     3       ^ 
Deacons  of  y' cln.ch^heret.      ";  dl l    It   "L^  r"'  V'T"  '""  ''  ^''''''   '''' 
place.   ..^a„   al.le   and    Ortl.odo/ M        e         "^  ^v  Z   It         "  ''""  ^?^^ 
Whereupon    they   n.ade  the.  Addresses   un'toU    h;";;/ ^  V^Tt:^'!.   ''TT' 
Encourageni'  of  such  a  person  to  con.e  out  of  Holhuul  to  resvde  h  1^1         T  K      "'' 

behalfe  of  my.elfe  &  successo'  y'  Gouerno'  of  theise  H  s  lloJ      IT  ^7''*.^'»"'=''«'^f«  »»  r 

That   such  Minisi'  shall   receive  n  C.l     /        '\,"  "°-^ ''"  "'e''"<"««e  Terntorys  to  promise 

Ministerial!  n„.ction;Tvr"hlMwrvl^T   "'  ^"""T  "^^  '"^  ^^^'•'^'^'"S  r 

lil'ertyes.     loon  V  Jfe.iue.f  "C-V  „  r.         "'""'""•'  "'  >     ^"fJ  '''"'l  P-'rts  adjacent  W'iu  their 
decla^  That  w  ^Lo    r^Lt  ^    h    '^  i"";?""""^'"'^^'  ^  ''^  '>>'  *'-  ^'"»'"'i-  Act  manifest  & 

haue  ye  acconnnodatiou  of  a  c'o  ve.U  m  d '^  h  "  1  if  '"''  '''"''  ^  "''^"'^^  *"^'  '"^  «'-" 

of  ffire  wood  gratis -Given  n.wl    .      V      ,   c        ^       ""  ^'""  '^''■''''  ^"^'''^'''  "**''  '''«  P'-<'visi 

i"  xew  Yorker  ^s.'i:;:;:;i„r^,5r'  "^  '^'""'  "^ ''  ^^^"  «'■  ^'  ^-^"-  -  «^'  -"" 

Tins  is  a  Duplicate  ofy  Original!  taken  out  of  y'  Records 

Examined  l)y  me  Fban-cis  Louelace 

Matthias  Xicolls  Secr» 


on 
iunes 


Governor  Zovdace  to  Seerdar,,   WiUiavwm. 

[  Nc-w-Vurk  MUodlauy  Jiuiidic,  Suto  ri,p..r  olllce.  ] 

Deare  Sir, 

If  to  !)ee  ingratefull  for  real!  favour  receaved  h„]  I„> ..,  .    i  , 

•""  accnowled,i„,  of  then.,    nu.st  ne  d       ,        i    .   7  T  T'^'f  '"  '''^''  '''■'"'"'  "- 

wills,  the  lor,ner  onen.vn.es  on  (ortu  :       >        .!^'         :.;  h^el^r  "'^;      ''''''  "'  ""••  "^^"^ 
that  1  have  not  with  that  n-de  nuM,!-.!,,  I  '"'  '"  •''''"'■  ^'""^1  "I"'""". 

' v'«  ^1 t::l;.  ;ri ":;:;;:;  r;;;^';;  '"™r  '■""«'  ■■•''■  •»"• 

-t;;;::2;;:;:"i;:ri;:;;;::;:— :^^^^^^^^^ 


]90 


NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


if  any)  solace  us,  witli  wliat 


lU'wcs  is  stiniiit;,  for  wee  lovt-  t 


It'  sound  of  (Jivfko  tliougli  \y, 


,,,,,1  „.,,..   1  ■,       ,  ,  .  •      "    ""    "">'""  oi    v'iffKO   llioui;  1   wee 

.....le..,  u.l  „  uot ;  au.l  yet  I  „u.s,  l.lan.e  n.ys..lf,  so  eoulideutly,  "to  be,.  ,l,at   of  you,  whieh   f 
ranuot  hope  o    a  rei.ayuu.n,  auaiu  ;  il'  a  .lisonlenl  .Ireau.e  woul.I  se.ve  the  l.u-ue/l  eoukl  tie 

11    you    (au.l   t,u  y    too)    that    au    Ju.liau    Ki„.  A.apou    l.y    uau,e    (au.l   of   p.nver  euo  1) 
..!-n,  the  auv  u.  h,s  (luu.lelo,  (hut  with  us  kuowue  hy  th..  uauu.  ol'  a  Cauo..)  11  tie  uu,.-      it 
MS  len„h,  au.l  uo,  halle  his  hn-ath,  with  his  ea,.,o  of  ahou,  .  ,„,,,,  .„•  Ovste,.,  was  iut^.n. 

1:  h um"  t  "' '"'  "'""'"^ ' "  ^^'"■"'•" "  ^^ "•"''  "='^"  '■'■•'"•  -"'"' ' "—'.  "^ ' ' 

h.M  hues  of  a  1  IMS  na.ies,  next  h.s  eares,  au.l  then  t.nl..,-  hin.  to  ,l..a,h  with  those  exnuesite 
onne.   s  tha,  ...hu-is'  invention  was  hut  a  .I..ahite  to  it,  ,  .,ayes  hee  was  a  .lyiu.  ^e    T^Z 

-  lu.0  a  .eath  woul.I  ea.l  .or  a  pipe,  au.l  tluva,..  a  rev.u,,..,  .his  hapue.l  a^.  . HZ 
■  n  e     hut       a     wlueh  eomes  neare  to  us  is  th..   in.Toae ent  of  the  Fren..),  in  Cana.Ia        i 

t  nthohque  Ma.,..v  nu.s.  profus..ly  sen.is  legionary  Soul.liers  theather,  500  an.u.allv  is  an       liu  rv 

His  .Maj'>.  I'lantafous  luvre,  to  whieh   his  s.,u!.li..rs,  will  h.v  easely  invite,!  out  .,    ho„. 

.n  the  sunshine,  th.,-  h.-iu,  loekt  up  ,. rally  tor  .  .juarters  of  tin'" I    •      t       Z]    \ 

nn  eye  over  th..irenu.,iou   in    Hun Hy  tue    next    ,   shall  in.l,  •:.;:::  r::: 

r::;;:n;::iv.:r;uniiiJT:;r 

-.neet,      Ku..,  n 

;;~::r:i;n:^^ 


■"ir. 


Fort  James  on  tlie  Island  of  >fawhacan« 
iJ''  of  October  1070. 


Your  uu)si  ohleigeil  humble  servaii! 

Fjia\.   LnrKi.An:. 


I 


'iitian. 


Ifh  }faje.'<ty\,    Warrant  fur  vnhmji.uj  thf  Coyncil  „f  Planfatk 

[Trn.l,.  l'.|„r«,  Mnio  l'B|itr  nnir.-      XIX.  ib.  ] 

CitAnLEs  n. 

Our  Will  au.l  pleasure  it  that  you  forthwith 


in  these  wor.is  !ollowiui:  vi/'  Charles    il 

Seotlaii.l    !• 

1 


prepar..  a   I'ill    tin  r„r   .,ur  [f.-vall  Siirnalun- 
'•    Seemi.l    by  the  (Iraee  of  (i,„|,   Kiuu  „(•  Kuulan.l 


umroK    l„.l,  y,.d  ,,„,„    IV |,„,,„,.   „„  ,,  ,„  ,  •       ^' 


'   riiHlnritl  —  Kn 


LONDflN  DOCUMENTS  :     in. 


I 


191 

-■.■.•  .1.0  <;...a  s.....  of  E„,ia.un;::! c  i:2irr5;;;':,i'rr'''':r  ''^r  ^°""""^^'- 

lf..i,n   did   thereby   constitute  and  appoint  o,.r       ,,     ,„  J   *  C;  """ ,   T 'T  °'' ''"•• 

Slin..sl.v,  and  S  las  Ti,  .     F  .,"    ,  it  .  ,','"         r    '""'''  ''"'    ^'^'"'""^'  ^^'""-■-  He,,y 

.li.l  i"  ^  1.V  our  said    '  nn n^  io    .  ^TT"  .T"      "''"'''  """'"'"^'    ^''"'  ^''-••-  ^^ 

""  'l-i.-  .lH,a,..s  an,l  that     "  -C  7        i      ;"""  ""'^'"""  "'  ""  ^'^"^  ^-"-"  '» 

orIveepen,rour(;rea,S  ;.^^       ^  '.uld^nn.ht  be  law.ull  to  &  ,or  the  Chancellor 

''.incpall  Secriarie.  ofs;;:.  '^t       JtT:  IZn^tT  >'  '""  '"""  '""^'  "^ 
tinu's  then  aller  as  olten   k  .l„n     I       ill  ""  ^  '"""  """'  '"  """'>  "'"I  "t  all 

-.  all  the  del.;     ,::;:'    ^;;:J;:7  "•  ;•"•"■•  "''».»'"--'  ^---H.  an.l  to  be  pn.ent 
I'-l'ounded  as  thev  sho  Ic  „'     ,    "       1     .         "'"T"  '"  ""  "'^'  """""  '"  ''"  ""■"  ^^  '"-- 

'•'•^■•"ive   no  delay  by  the    absence  of       v      '  ,  "'^'""''7'">««  "'  '•"■•  «"'!  Conncell  n.ight 

CouncellHh.,uldlu/a.pn,pu..     .;;.;''','":'''"  ''"'""'•    """  ""-^-  ''^•^'  "'■»'-   -''l 
tl-   Lord    Keeper,    i- or     T  .V  '•     '""  '"•  •"''■^•'•^■""T^''-'^' "'^vaies  be  one  nnles. 

..     ,  '  lie.isuier,    (onnnissioncrs    of  the   Tn-isurv    ,.r   ('\  n  .    . 

::;^::r::;r'i;':.i:;:::;:  :::*:::;-       -':r:f::^;::ni::::;;o;;;d 

v-"-"  -v"--> -- ."  i-^'  a:;:..:;  :;;';r:s;r  ;';.:*?;;;;;!::;-'■*■  r-" 

;     "'  •'■'>    """•'■   ""•"'I'"-  or  the  said    Council.     An.l   We  did    ur  I    ri  ,  "•■ 

Counn.ssu.n  declare  tha,   no  person  should   be  a.hnit.ed  to  s  t     ,  '"        Z  "'"'    ""' 

a.nou,s,d.verse  other  things  therein  con.a 1,   n.ore  a,   laru      ^^  ^  t  "  ,         f  '  ''""""T"' 

Wee   (or  oiv.Ms  ur.'al   .V  w,.idilvc,Ms,w    ^  i  '     '"i.     ni.n   appeal e.      Know  yee  that 

'-.  .l,a,  i,  sliall  and  niav  au"  .         "  ""  '"•■•*•''>'''■'•'—'■  -II  .V  pleasure  ,o 

''■"-    Ifupcrt,    (leorue    J     ij    ,  :  "  ""  T  '""•"*'  '''■'"■*■  '*'•""'-  "'"  '>"'^"  "<•  V<.rke. 

as  oi.en  as  vou  shall  pi. ,         ,         '     '    ,  '"  -^.7 '•■'""  "'""  "^ '"""  -"'  ^"  "H  .-n.-.s  in-r.-afrer 

all IH.ai..s  .her....     ,       ^i    !    .       '  .    !  ^l''  '  '"""•""  "''•'—'-  an.l  to  be  pr....,  at 

l'.-oi.oun as  V  a,  shall  think  ,    t  ' '".'  '"        "'"  """""  '"  '""  ""■"  ^'^-  ""■-■'• 

la-vhy  ,nr,h..r  .l..clar..  .ha         i      „',,;:;    ' '^'"•""^  ''' —  i--     An.l   NV ,.... 

"aP'T..   (.•.•..rge  Duk.-  ..f  ilu.lind     n  '    "  .V'—ur  sanl  n.os,  .h.are   Mr.Mher.    Prin... 

oiyou  ,o,..th..r  with  .o;^..:th;s:;;;';::::;^^';;' ;'''•''  ?"  "^"-'"'  •"""  >-  -•  -v 

"  Wuorun.  ;    an.l   if  ,..., ,   ,.  u  sh       b      r.  s.u  .     ""''  T  ''""''>'  '"''''''  '^'  '- 

founcell  shall  be  an.)  are  I.ere by         1    l  ;;"'■     ""'  "'   "'"   ""•"''""■'"•  "'   •"^'   ""'^ 

^•^'-^'" '"  • ••• -  -'•";-;;:::. -t;:;;.::-.;;:^  i::;::::;;:;;:;; 


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and  pleasure  is,  that  the  Oath  in  &  by  the  said  recited  Commission  to  be  given  to  all  persons 
before  they  bee  adn.itted  to  sit  in  the  said  Councrll  of  Plantations  shall  not  be  ten.lered  to  you 

bv'' vou  tr^'     r     "•  "n  ?  ''■■'""  '^'"''"■^'  ■'"'  ^'"'  ■^""'  **""'  ^'"■'"  I-  ^-'^^-1  t"  -'d  taken 
by  >ou  tie  said   (.eorge   Duke  ot  Buekinsham,  James  Duke  of  Ormond  &  John  Earle  of 

LnuderdajlU:  I  luunns  Lord  Culpeper,  heli.re  you  or  any  of  you  be  aduntted  to  have  auv  vote 

n  our  sa.d  Couneel   of  Forei^u  riantac.-.u.     And  Wee  doe  herehv  further  .leciare,  that  vou  u^ 

every  of  you  shall  have  the  sau.e  powers  privile.i.es  &  authorities  ,o  all  intents  &  purno 

tl  e  .au  Lo,  d  Keeper  or  Lord  Treasurer  or  Counnissioners  of  our  Treasurv.  or  the  Chancellor  of 
o  .  Exchequer  or  our  Prmcipall  Secretaries  of  State  for  the  tiuu-  bein,,  or  to  anv  or  either  of  til 
Ad    urther  Know  ^ee  that  Wee  rep.sing  speciall  trust  &  confidence  in  the  abilitv  ind  1": 
Inn    \    ,     T;    '"f  crcumspection  of  you  the  sai.l  John  Kvelyu  have  consH.ute.I  established  a  J 
appoaned  and  by  these  presents  doe  constitute  establish  and  appoint  you  the  said  John  E  e  !» 

Plantat  ons  Co  onus  or  Dou.unons  scituate  lying  and  heiug  in  any  part  of  An  erica  or  in  Z 
Ocean  ly.ug  between  tins  and  the  n.ayne  h,„d  of  Au.erica,  or  in  auv  par,  of.he  Havof  Me  "„  ,r 
upon  t  e  Coast  o,  Gu.ana  or  within  auy  o.  .iu„  circuit  of  ,he  globe  that  is  .enera  Iv  kuowne  o 
called  by  the  name  of  the  West  Judies,  whether  ,i.e  said  plauta.ions,  couu.ries,  &^\^Z^Z 
mnnedu.  tely  held  by  Ls  or  held  by  auy  other  of  ,s,  by  vcr.ue  of  anv  charters  .au  r  tu  . 
Patents  thereof  already  made  or  granted,  a.ul  of  all  other  our  Forreigu  Plantations  Col ,  i  '& 
Donnn.ons  (our  town  n.ty  an.l  garrison  of  Tangier  only  excepted)  And  Wee  doe  hereby  frt.et 
g  t  unto  you  the  sa.d  John  Evelyn  all  such  powers  priviledges  liberties  and  authorit  e'a  i,^& 
b    the  sa,d  rectted  Counn.ssion  are  particularly  .nenCned  to  be  granted  to  the  said  Ed      rd    •    rlt 

0  sandwich    Huu.rd  Lonl  <ior.es,  NN-ill,a,u  Lor.l  Alliugton  Thomas  Crev  Hcuv  Bn      cL.t 
Hun.phrey  \\  n.cb  S' John  Fi.u.h.  Edn.nnd  Waller  Henrv  Slin...sbv  &-  Silas  Ti  ,.     m  1  i.  ^ 

arge  and  an.ple  manner  ,o  all  intents  .-  purposes  wluitsoever.     An.l   wh...vas   We       ;    , 
lm.u-s  patents  uu.lcr  ..ur  (;r..at  Scale  of  En.lan.l,  b..a,iug  date  ,l,e  .lav  ..f  i      t        "" 

yearol  our  re.gne  lor  the  c.msi.iera.-ons  therein   .ncn.oncl  di.l  uiv..  an.l  irrant   nnt     H       '"■  , 

Edwan^  Earlo  of  Sandwich  as   ..resid....,  ..f  •  .„,   , „!,1       e        .H     17:   t-.:: 

I.mulre.    po.uuls  per  annutn,  an.l  ,o  every  n,..,nb..r  .,f  th.-  saul  Coun.vll  ih..  sever  I  v.-^  iv 

0.  h.-eluuu.n..,poun.ls  apiece  to  ....  ,uart..rly  paid  .,ut  ..f  .,ur  Ex..l.;.      '  .        :'         ^      ^ 

1  y  &  every  .„  them  sh..ul,l  c.minu..  ,o  s..rv..  us  iu  our  sai.l  Connc.  1  as  in  an.l  Iv  ,   .    .n  . 
C...S  patents  when-unto  reference  being  ha.l  .nay  ,u..r..  a,  lar...  app..are.  Kn..w     .'e  t        UV 

y  >«u    lie  saul  J..h„  Ks..|yn  an.l  l.,r  .Iiutsc  other  g.,.Ml  .-auses  a...l  .■.msulerm-ms  Is  her,.,.,.,., 
esp    ..dly  moveu.g ,ur  .pecall  ura.v  certau.   kn..wh..lu..   &  n.eer  n ,..  have  j 

^  :i    H  '    h'"''''1''"'"''^'''; i- ^  su..ce...,.s  .,..e  give  an.l  ..-an,   uut^  I 

sa.,   J.,lm  Lvehn  ,he  u.a.ly  su.ne  .„  liv  hu.ulre.l  p.u.nds  ,o  bee  f,-,m.  ti.ne  ,o  , ...id  „ut  of 

olnv     h.,l.le,,,,y.V  y.arly   t..   n.cive   ..„d   penviv..   ,h i.l   all..wa,  ..e  or  salla.-v  .  1  '  ive 

ln.d  poun.ls  per  A.n.un.  unfo  ,he  said  Job..  Ev..ly..  and  his  assi.,...s  .lnri.,g  su.h    i  n  .  as  le 
h«llcont.n....,os..rveusas  a  u.e.uher  of  .,ur  saul  C ,..,.ll  ,„,,  ..f  the  tr.  1  n      f 

^::- :  ;;:;::r:;;: ":  '"'-'r  --  '^^••'-'-  "•  --'i--'i;;;i  1:;::;!.;  • :;;; 

.Y  immst,  rs  ol   I  «  „ur  h....es  Af  su..cessors  there  f..r  lb,,  lime  b.-ing  at  the 


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Allthough  express  ..ention  &c  Given  at  Our  Court  a.  Whitehall  the  .O-^  day  of  M.'rel!  1^70      ' 

hy  His  Ma""  Command 
To  Our  Attorney  fienerall.  Ani,i\GT(i\. 


J'xiniiil  (uxl  Ii,l,tii 


■if  </     XlU'     I) 


i-s'i'or<  I 


•1/  in    Western    Vi 


nyuiia. 


[  rianlnl 


fm  (i.'iiiTiil  I'up,  r<,  I.  -.'l.  ] 


The    Journal    &.-    \Mn\ 


ion    ol 


A  Connnission  i)eii 


"untains  to  (he  West  of  \ 


.>e\v 

rpinia. 


1) 


seo\ery    made    beiiind    the 


Ap 


"ileian 


fjranted   hy  tin-   I  Ion"!-  >t;,vor    ( 


en-  Wood  for  V  findt 


■'  -n  >: ™:,„.:u:;:':::i:;::„;:;:r,;;;;:;,';;. '^ -.. «... 

'  Tli.rr  i- n  l.ri.f  n mini  uf  ihi,  T,,,,,.  j„  y;,,.,.^/,/,  //,„,„•  ...         •      ,       , 

til.'  piirtv  i.  ,.„1I,mI  C,,,,,,,!,,  //,.„,„  !,,,.,  _  ,,,,  '     '      "■""""•  '"'"I""'  ''2-.  !'■  «'.".  "Ii.r.in  ll,..  (',.mnm„,l,.r  ,-f 

t       K       »_!I  •      1        1    ... 


Vol.  Ill 


104 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  RL\NIJSCRIPTS. 


op""-  2"     Tlmt  day  tiioy  tnivellod  about  ir, 


fomul  tlicv  were  to  tin"  ,\ 


lire  ol'  \  <•  \\'i>s|. 


">  miles  (111(1  (Mine  to  tlit'ir  qiirirt(M-.s  at  Sunset  mid 


I'l'"''  ii''     Tlu'v  tiavflcd  a  W  and  liv  S. 


Swamp  a  mile  and  a  iial 
and  wadi'd  twice  tliniinili 
went  A.  W.  and  > 


couise  and  al.oiit  :)  ol'  tiie  Cioel 


le  or  two  mikvsover  and 


verv  (li 


run  omplyins  ''■'^'■lli'  iiilo  Itoai 


ilieult  to  pass,  they  led  tlu'ir  I 


k  came  to  a  "icat 


lorsf  s  over, 


loke 


■o  came  loimd,  and  tool. 


in  tl 


ii'ir  (pianer 


\V.  tl 


ver,  allei-  tliev  wei 


V  over  liiev 


lis  day  lliev  went  lOmiles  uond. 


W. 


Sep'"-  I'l'     ADout  :2  of  the  Clock  t 


coiir.se  till  about  noi. 


ley  arrived  at  the  Sapoiig  Town,'  they  traveled  S. 


kindly  entertained, 

Sapoiig  Indian  lor  their  <rnidt 


'11  and  came  to  t'le 
received  with  lireimr  of  ( 


and  by 


ipoiii;  s  \V  :  here   they  were  very  Joyfull,  and 
plenty  ol'  provision.     Here  they  hired  a 


■  nil    and 


a  nearer  way  than  usual  towards  llie  Tolera  [ndiaii  'I'owii. 


Sep'"-  o"'     Just  as  they  were  ready  to  take  lioi 


they  heard 


some  (inns  jfoe  oli'lrom  the  oilier  side  ol  the  River,  tl 


se  being  about  7  of  the  clock  in  the  nmrniii.r 


sent  to  accompany  iheiii  in  their  Tiav 


and  about  N   of  the  Clock  set 


els,  one  of  tiieir  horses  beinu  tired  tl 


ley  were  7  Apomatock  Indian.- 


t'-J  miles  from  tin 


f  lorward,  and  reached  y'  nitilit  to  the   11 


by  .\. 


ill  an  Island  oftl 


iliongs,  where  llu'y  were  likewise  kindly  enterl 


le  SaiHiiig  Itiver     Ha-iiland. 


u-y  sent   him  back, 
mohaskie  Indian  Town 
lined,  the  town  Ives  W  .  and 


•■^•'i''"' <i"'     About    II    of  the  Clock  11 


Town  daiigfrously  sick  of  a  flliix.  his  1 
in  iiis  hinder  parts;  tlu 
about -JO  nrles  from  the  'I 


ey  ieil  the  Ilaiioliaskies  and  M'  T 


lonias  Wood  at  llie 


!iors(    likewise  was  seized  with  the  St 


ir  course   was  this  day  W.  and 


igers,  ai 


id  a  I 


ill  ling 


their  horses  straied 


own,  this  altenioon  y  Indians  killed 


y  S.  they  tooke  up  their  (piarleis  \V 


away  Irom  y"  abou!   In 


them  a  dear,   i 


II   llie  iiiulil  I'  ( 


of  ihe 


ibr  ,.r  7 111 


s,.],t.r  ^ 


About  ••!  of  tl.."  clock   tl 


over  very  hilly  mid  stoiiv  urou 


ley  had  siold  of  the  IMoimtains,  they  traveled  0 


nd,  their  ( oiirse  Wesierl 


)   iniles 


'*t"ol*''  V*  *^lh        'P'l  ...     I  *i      ■       .  . 

*l'    >    ^         ''".^    began  their  louriiy  about  Sun  K 


coui.se,  about  I  olthe  dock  tl 


about  tour  of  tli 


a  small  desc 


e  clock  they  came  to  the  I 


ey  came  to  a  tree  mark'il  in  ihe  jialli   witi 


i.se  and  traveled  all  day  a  \V.  and  by  N. 


th 
111 


'•'lit,  y"  rose  again,  when  they 


111  of  (he  I"  .Mountain,  went  to  tl 


"   '""'«'     M   A    N    I 


•y  traveled  all  day  over 


eanie  almost  i,i  liie  boliom  the 


iles  they  tooke  up  their  (piarters  at  \'  I 


11  very  stoiiey  ground  with  many  rock 


lie  top,  y"  <-ame  to 
-e  was  a  steep  d 


s  and  after  liavii 


twice  this  day, 


oot  of  a  .Mouill.iin  due  W.  they 


1>  ilesceni, 
ig  ionrnevM  .'ill 


lassed  the  Sapoiig  l(iv, 


'T'"  !•"■      They 


"npong  Uiyer,  where  it 


'•i-i'  stiriiig  with  lli.>  sun,  tivveling  West,  and  .shortl 


1)V  .>.  w' 


was  very  narrow,  they 


several  risinus  and  fallings,  alier  w--''  i 


was    a    lov.-ly  de.se.'iid 


iiidid'erent  good 
sleep  d 


iiig   valley    aboiil    i,  mi 


iscended  y'  :."'  Moimtaii 
lev  came  lo  a  steei)  d 


ly  eame  again   to  the 

w'l'  wound  up  W.  and 

J)  descent,  at  y'  loot  wliereo'' 


wav,  thei 


IfNi-eiil,  at  the  toot 


r  course  over   it  w; 


its   over,    \\i 
S  :  \V  :    all 


curious   s 


mall 


risings,    .sonietime.-* 


V  II 


lereof  stood  the  T<iler,i-'  Indian  'I 


ler  they  came  oyer  that  they    hiid  a 


'  111,.  Sa^ 


Juunml  I.;,      i,;,lt 


■"imn,   h,.|o  ,u|.|.o«,-,|  |„  |«.  H||,„|e,|  , 


ill  n  very  rich  swaiiiji  between 


'  I'll..  Toliciis,  SUV,  I 


."in  S,,m,f,.  /,„/.  7V  ^;,   M, 


(>.    WiTl'  fiMin.l  l.v  l.tw.. 


»«...\   «,i,.   ■•i.ill,  lik.lv  111,11.   |„ 


>  .111  111.-  Ihiiil  \fii|,r<  III'  ||ii.  ( 


riiil   I 'ill,.,-      1 7.,iM.«,in 


driven uJ^z ,  z:  ZTT  '" '":' "" : : '"  •"•"■  '•"•  '"••"- '"''  "•"■  '•"■'  "'>-■ ^'  -- 

Cr.,k.-E..  •  """"  ^"'"'""'  -"■   ^•'■'""''  ""'   '' Z-'  ""M  f..rth..l„.„,i,.„i.f  ,1,..  Ti.m.My 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS :     m. 

'l"-msdv,..s  y  .vs,  of  v^  Sntunlnv  Kvenin.r   ^ '  !  ,      "•;\^;'''"""?  •■i^il'v  entertmn...!,  nn.I  res,..! 

Sq."'-  !-■■     Tlu.y  set  forwm-a  about!)  of  th,.  Cio.k-.f.,,.    1 

Hi...  Mountains  an.,  „...,,  .l.s^n;     ;^       V;::  :2:^;^  r?'^'  ^  l'^  P^'"  ---  over  seven., 
"f  tl.e   Itoauoke  (fiver  several    ,in.e^    •  1      1     I        <,  ■■""'"'"'  "'"'  '''^^'"•''"-*  ^''^  ^'-'v 

^•-•ute'sa,. ndu.eiro.nj;;;;  ;,:x™sr;:Lr''''t'  f"'r  ^  °''^"^  ^'-^ 

Itiver.  very  nigl.  ,i,e  Lea.,  .IumvoC.  it  was  a     1  e  ,oo  of  ^  '       '  ^^  "''  '^'''^  «^  f^"'^""'^'' 

Sep"^  13-1.     After  a  miles  Travel  tl.ev  eaun-  to  y  ,;„.!  of  ■,  ,-        i  ■   ,    >, 
wns  very  stee,.  so  that  „.ey  eonl.,   s^earee  k^  ^  I  e  "  L  I'  ,i         ""l'"  "'°^''  ""^"^ 

-"" '^'i'-'  ""■'-   with   sn.all    intennission  of  he  u.  '    >  '"^  ''"""  "^""''  "''^ 

mountain  and  set  down  to  rest  then.selves   I.ein./  m-  '      ""^'  ^'°'  '"   ""'   '"''   "*'  »''« 

lyHn.u  .\.  &  S.  as  ,ar  as  they  eon  d  d     e r,'     .  "  "■-''  ""-'  '''"^'  '''  ^''''-"  "'^  -^'o""''"".^ 

very  suMl,  descent  on  .ho,  ,:':,!::  ^T  ""  ""*  """""""^  ^^"^  ^^'  ""''  ''3'  N,  a 

Imt  dreadlh,  ^ight  to  see  Moun   .  n  '  in      I  |        ,    T       '  ""^'^^'"•'">-  '""■>•  '-1  '--  a  pl-asing 
al.out  ;i  n.iles  from  the  .NIount  ,■      !  '  """  "'?'  """"'^"- '  ^"'"•'-  "'">•  ''-1   tnuele  i 

i.ard   hy  a    pre.tv    s^i  t.:!:      ur   ,'.:;;:"  ;;;;     ^    ^,     -"  overall  other  Serahlen. 

--'<- ""  -H,  side,  y^  ,r ,  as  the ;:'::,  :''„r:""""^  ^"'•"""•'"-  -^  ••"-- 

all  alo.,g  hrav..  rieh  me„dows.  w ra.s  alo  •.  mm'  ■'■   ''''■""""   '■"'•"'*^  "'"^-  ""'1 

•nany    s ||    strean.s    fnnn    the    C^J  7     y'  "'''''^  '''''''' '''^^^^^^^ 

"••"""^  ^-"■"u■..i^■ pty  tiiuis!:;; '    ,:';:::,;:  r"j"">,  --  -  ""•>■  '---i 

>"il.-.-<  Ilu'y  ea to  a  verv  steep  ,l..se,.nt  wl,   ,-1         •  ''   '"""-   "'^'^■'■'  ''   "'"'"»    ' 

""•>--i'i— ""-«'-at  mvCi:;:r'T''r'" '■'''■'■"•'''  ^'  '■"""''"'  ''^'■"''  ^-^ 

•iH'n  they  set  forward  W.  ^  had  no,  u  "  ,  "  '"""^  '"  "'"  '""'  "'■"'    ^^'^  ^-  ^^■• 

Northerdiv  into  th vat  Ui        '    "    '         '" T  T   "-""  "      "'"  ■•'"•'•'"'   >'  '""I'ti-l    iiseite 

■N--  W.  and  hv  N.  and  ean,e  to  v       'iv  .      ''''.'"'V      ""'  "'"'  '■"''•""•  "'">  "''"•'l'-'  "1""'"   "  "'il-s 

'-  soyle.  ,h.:  nn 'her  thev  ,  .  ,^,;      •    ■         ,  "l  1  "f*;   ^V;-'-'  '"''■'•  '"-   l>a.l  waded  over 
eourse  W.  '    '  '  '""'  ■'"">'  '""  "'  '"•■'V''  "H.ulows  and  oh,  leild«,  tile 

lali.hey  saw  over  a,.,ins,  ^ ,|,e  <      '."    " '"'*^  ^  """.^ '^^      '"  a  elear  plaee  on   the  ,o|.  of  a 

K-atle   hr.e   nsen.^one   U.,      ,  li.h.     "  M:"™  ■T^ '    "I'   '""^   'l'^  ^'^^  •■-''    ''>'  " 

'•"la'>- looke  then,   to  be   white  .l     '  ■'       ''"'"'''  '"'  '^''''   '""'•*'"•  '""    •'^'^  '■^'Ha-" 

qua,ter.  about  a  of    he  -hu  ■,,'•'  ",'"?■''"'  '''"""   '"  '""•'^  ""«  ^"V-   '""k^"  »P  -ta-if 

th.  .  lo.  k.  ,o  see  .,  ,h..,r  Indian,  .-ould  kill  then,  so.ne  Dear.  havi,.g  go,.e  W. 

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||!A 


and  by  N.  they  were  very  weary  and  hungry,  &  IVrecute  continued  very  ill,  yet  desirous  to  goe 
forward,  they  past  this  day  several  brave  brooiu's  or  small  Jfivelets. 

S(,phr  1,5,1,  Yesterday  in  the  afternoon  and  this  day  they  lived  a  dogg's  life,  hunger  and  ease, 
the  Indians  haveing  done  their  best  could  kill  y"  noe  meat,  tiie  Dear  they  said  were  in  such 
beards,  and  the  ground  drye,  y'  l)y  the  rattleing  of  the  leaves  they  easely  espied  y-  yet  still 
H'.ey  ventured  forward,  and  about  on.'  o'Clock  began  to  march,  and  went  over  some  exceeding 
good,  some  stony  ground,  a  W.  and  by  A.  course,  'till  they  came  to  u  iargi-  current  y'  emptied  itseh" 
\V .  and  by  \.  as  they  supposed  into  a  great  River,  as  tl,„y  pnsscd  they  met  w'"  some  wilde 
goose  baryes,  and  exceeding  large  Haws,  w'"  w^"  thej   ■  ,  -.ed  to  fill  themselves,  feeding  on 

these  and  y"  iiopes  of  better  successe  on  the  morrow.  ,     ad  iiired  an  Indian  guide  fVom 

the  Tolera  who  goeing  to  kill  y">  some  dear  lost  them. 

Sep'-  IG"-  Their  Indians  went  a  ranging  betimes  one  whereof  came  in  and  told  them  he 
heanl  a  Drum  and  a  Gunn  goe  off  to  the  Northward,  the  rest  brought  some  exceeding  good 
grapes,  and  kill'd  two  turkyes  w'"-  was  very  welcum,  and  where  w"'  tiiey  feasted. 

About  10  of  the  Clock  they  set  forward  and  after  they  had  travild  alxiut  10  miles  one  of  their 
Indians  kill'd  a  dear,  presently  after  they  had  a  sight  of  a  curious  IJiver  like  the  Thames  ag' 
Chelcey,  but  had  a  fall '  y'  made  a  great  noise  whose  course  was  there  N.  and  so  as  they 
sup|)osed  ran  W.  about  certain  pleasant  mountains,  w'"  thev  saw  to  the  Westward,  here  thev 
took  up  their  quarters,  and  iound  their  course  liad  been  W.  ami  bv  i\.  Here  they  found  Indiin 
Fedds  w'"  corne  stalks  in  them,  and  understoo.l  afterward  the  Mohetans  had  lived  there  not 
long  before 

S.'l)"'  IV"  Eiirly  in  the  morning  they  went  to  seeke  some  trees  to  marke,  the  Indians  being 
impatient  of  longer  Stay,  by  reason  it  was  like  to  be  bad  weather,  and  that  it  was  see  diflicult 
to  gel  provisi.m  they  found  four  trees  exceeding  fitt  for  their  purpose,  v'  had  been  half  b'nk'd 
by  the  In.lians,  standing  aft..-  ,me  anolher.  Then  tlu.y  ha.l  this  cenMuonv  1..  i.roclaime  the 
King  in  these  words. 

Long  live  King  Charhsf  -'  King  of  Enghunl  Scotland,  France,  In /and  and  fughna  and  all 
the  ten/on/ts  tlteninifo  belonging  ;    di [finder  if  //'  fait/,. 

Fired  (.-unns  and  markM  the  V  Tree  thus  c"r  u-  a  pa,  of  nmrking  Irons  for  his 
.acred  Majesty,  the  next  thus  WB  lor  the  (M.vernor  Sir  W  iam  Berkh-v,  the  a-  Tree 
w  •     A/V     tor  the  Major  General  Abrahan.  Wood  th-  la>>  tree  thus     Jb//  J|      t",,,.  ,|,.,nselves. 

I    tor  I'erecute  who  said  he  would  he  an  Kndish  man 

And  on  anuihrr  Tree  stands  th.-sc  l..|ters  for  v'  rest  .nie  nn.h'r  another 

IN.  TT.  NP.  V.  ER. 

After  this  they  iHi  the  Indians  there  an.lw.Mit   themselves  down  to  the    l.'iver  side,   but   w- 

'"";■''  ''"'"•"">••  '.', '"''"^^ !'•'■  •''•  V"iy  rich  ground,  whereon  y'  .Mohe.ons  had  fonnerlv  lived 

and  grown  up  with  weeds  \-  small  pri.llv  I-o.aist  bushes  and  thi.th"<  ^ 

When  they  came  toy"  lliver  side  they   found   it   h..„er  and   broader  than   expected,   full  as 
MK.d  as  the      han.es  over  au-  Wapin..  y-  lidls,  nna.h  like  ,l,e  Tails  of  .Ia,nes  Ifiver  in  \iruinia 

'.'";""""'  '':;':  ''■"'-  ■^'^"•'-'  '•  ""-'■•'  ""■'•'■  ^''-"  -^  '"'"'•  i-  --  then  Khhin.  U.t  ' 
Ihey  set  up  a  stick  by  the  Water  sale  but  found  it  ebb  verv  slowlv 


'  Tlic  fireul  fnll«  of  lli,'  KaiiL.iwB,  iiii  mil. 


"liny  till-  lllolltll. 


J'fnum'f  S'ltlm,  Jd, t;i,. 


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Tlie  Indians  kept  such  a  liiillowinsr  for  tli..i..  tUnt  fi        j 
tryall  least  they  should  leave  y"  "'  "'^"^  ^"■"^^  ^^^^  "°  '""S^^  to  make  further 

TJiey  then  rettinied  homewards  again  !)ut  uli,.i,  fi..>„ 
took  a  prospect  as  far  as  they  eould  vieV   md        '        '    T  ""  '''*'  ''"^  ''  '"^^  H'"  ^hey 
i-^>g,  arise  and  u  glinnnering  light  a  sfi".   w^"  I         '"''''  "'''  ''"'''''  ^'""^''t'""  '»"«  a 

They  came  to  the  Toleras  o'.  T  e  d 2  ^  «  ,  \        "'l'/'"?    'T  ""'^'  '"  ''"""  ^'-^"''^  «°^- 
Intelligence  of  their  con.eing. ere  S;;Sv:i'::i'S^  ^^Jft^'"  'r'''""  ""^'^'"^ 
wa.  sent  to  en,nire      Ti,ey  gave  hin.  satisfaHion  to  t'co  "r.  rf  .^   !        "  "'""^  "'"^■''  '"-' 

t..^n.^onap,in,eveiin::c;;;:i^^^^^ 

likewise  dead.  '     """'  ^^    ^^  ""^'  ^y■.^s  d,ad  and  burie.l,  and  his  horse 

-:™::i: .;:;;:» :;,T;:,:T«:^j:::;t;r:;s<T'^":;-'  -'> - ^y  ™.. ., 

.•iirt..>«»  K,„..,.,„i„„„ ,  „itH,,  ,1,,   ',    't       '      'f''  "'"■'■'■  ""■■'■  ■■""."'I  ''ill  <'«■  ST>  li,„li„g 

W,,,,Oe.„.,,,.,,,,,,„,>,--™;--.~|.^^  5 


'(I  all 


[  I'riij  C„uii,-il  I!,jri.sl,.r,  c.  K.  II.  x.  iTs.  ] 

At  the  Court  at  Whitehall,  the  :!■'  of. Inly,  Kwi. 

I'llE.SE.Nr '(',,        I-  , 

"11,  nivfj  s  Most  Excellext  Ma'-' 

in  Councill. 

-.,ng  thrth  that  they^.ave  l^nZ^^l^^l^T^^        Sou.han.pton.  and  Son.hw.'l. 

"'  -"""«  "-  trade  of  Whal.-  Hs ,  i,.  -"7  ^^'^  ''T"  """  "''^""'^  ^'^'^"- 

twenty  yearen,  hut  ..ould  not  hring  i,  ,.,  .nv  '  7,  "*  *'"J-''voured  it  ahove  these 

And  it  being  now  a  hopetull  trade',    N^        „':';;'  ""  ""TV'"'"  '  "^  '  '""''''  '"^'  '-^• 

''<•  -.jnire  y'  ,...,i,ioners  ,..  co ,.„.  !     ,         ,      •"""■'    ''"'  ^■"—  "'"'  "-  I>n.<'l.  there 

'-3- I  any  of  his  Ah suhiects  in  "'.;;,,''';  ""i    '">'  ^'"-^  ^>-  '--  "1-  .lu.n 

"">'  ''•■]"">-   ,n  Court,   hu,  'Lin.  Chi  ,^        '         '  ""V"'    '""  '"■''"'"""  (-•'"-.■- to  have 

i"-l.i".  very  n,uch  over  ,he  JN^itio      V  ,te ZT't'l  7  '"  •' ' '^^  "'•""""""•  ""'' 

""•>■  '"'-  'o  Casks  (or  oyie.  Al.ho'  C,  V''.        l""  ''"■■  •''"'"■'■'  "'''^•''  '«  '»"  'i'"" 

*•  ^'"  --  — ^  '''>ve  te:Vii/:::':;;j;:;;:t;!::;::.'r',^ri:f  ^ 


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Winthrop,  belonging  to  Conitycot  Patent,  which  lyeth  far  more  convenient  for  y«  Petitioners 
nss.stance  m  the  aforesaid  Trade.  And  therefore  most  hinnhlv  ,.ravinff  that  they  n,;,v  be 
contn.ued  under  the  Government  and  Patent  of  >P  Winthrop,  or^-lse  that  thev  n.ay  be 
a  free  Corporation  as  his  Ma»"  subjects  for  y'  further  encourai^ing  them  in  their  said  Tmde 
otherwise  they  must  be  forced  to  remove,  to  their  great  u.idoing,  and  damage  of  sundry 
Mei-chants  to  whom  they  stand  indebted  for  their  Trade.  It  was  Ordered,  V  I'is  Ma''= 
in  Councdl,  That  it  be,  and  it  is  hereby  referred  to  tlie  If  Hon'-'"  iiis  Ma"""  Council  for 
forranie  Plantations  to  consider  of  t!ie  said  Petition,  and  report  tlieir  opinion  to  his  Ma"=  tliereupon 
wuh  all  convenient  speed,  And  the  said  Councill  is  desired  to  give  notice  of  this  Petition  to  his 
Koyall  Highness  the  Duke  of  York's  Commissioners  that  they  may  attend  when  y'  same  shall 
be  under  consideration. 


Governor  Lovelace  to  Governor    Wiiithr 

[  Xew-Yiirk  ra|iirs,  I.  142.  ] 


op. 


An  Extract  of  a   Letter  from  Coll :  Louelace  directed  to  Gouern"  Winthrop 
dated  Tiuirsday  being  ten  «  clock  the  31  (/  July  as  ffoUoweth. 
Deare  8"^ 

At  newhaven  I  receiued  an  unwellcome  news  of  the  Dutch  approach  before  \ew  Yorke  1 
call  it  unwellcome  in  regard  I  was  not  in  the  plac.-,  thev  app..ared  att  first  w"-  ten  savl,. 
afterwards  with  seauenteene,  yesler.lay  about  live  or  Six  of  the  Clock  they  stormed  it,  a  hot 
rl.spute  It  seems  it  was,  how  the  suc.css  was  I  canot  as  yet  learne,  they  I  understand  iiaue 
breake-hisled  on  all  my  Sheepe  and  Cailell  on  Slafn  Island,  I  am  hastening  as  (i.st  as  I  can  to 
make  on,  God  spare  xw  l.ul  to  get  in,  and  I  doubt  not  but  to  jriue  an  good  accomit  of  it.  Vo'' 
(Jentlemeniiaue  formed  a  post  fn>m  W  \Uc\MU  to  you  I  pray  you  let  it  be  continued  for 
int..lhg.>nce,  it  will  be  ne.-essary  to  forme  a  militia,  for  if  it  should  miscarry  they  must  not 
radicate  Imige,  I  am  yet  out  of  theire  power  &  am  hastening  now  oner  to  Long  Island  to  raise 
the  Mihtia  there,  you  shall  heare  of  my  motion,  I  pray  dispatch  away  to  IJoston,  1  have  noe 
more  (Jod  Allrnighty  preserue  you  and  send  us  a  happy  meeting  if' not  heare  yet  hereatter 
which  is  mucii  better.     I  am,  "  ' 

Yo'  aflectionate  tfreinde 

FKllANCIS    LoiEI.ACE 


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Edivard  Palmi'.^  to  Governor  Leverett. 

t  Nl«   York  Papers,  1.  M2.  ] 

Mucli  TIoii'-''  Sir  ^^'•^  Loudon  August  the  'i*  1673. 


Superscribed 


Yo--  Houo"  Imnible  seruant 

Edw''  Palmes. 

To    tl.e    IIou-  Johu   Leueritt,    Esq^  GoueruO'   of  l.is  Majesties  Colouv  of  the 
Massachusetts    Post  hast  for  his  Majesties  speciall  Seruico.  ^ 


'II 


/iW.rt   IloJ.jt-;  Acro>,,>t  of  the  Capture  of  X„r.Yorh 

\  .\.«-v.>rk  l'.i|„T3   1.  vi\.\ 


anil    then    Capt.    Mauniiiff   u.M.t    ,.u    hoard    of  tl 


'i^y  l.auiug  a  /aire  uiud  tiu-y  .„ne  up   hdbre  "the    (lor, 

•ntents  were,  thevr  answer  was  ,„;-:::     :!  ^ .  '^'f    ''''' ^^'  ''-"    -''^    ""3- 
"wne    aud    thevr-owue    ti,ev  uo       '  h    .       ,  ":'    ''';"•*''-'-''  ^''^T  -i<l  --    thevr 

.'•.•n....ue  read,,  the  (.euerah  U^       i!       '.    L^:; LtllliT^f       "T'    ^""'"  ."""    '"  '"'"- 
"'■>Ile  hour.,  was  out  the  (lenrrnll  (i.-.  I  1  •  ^      ,  ""  ''"""'  '"'"■'   ^^•'"■"  t''^' 

''^-'tlireduppouti:     :^       ::  ;;:^^^^^^^^  f-  ""-"      ^Vhereupp„u  the 

.lu.y  in  .heVbrt  reeeiu..d  was       I  ,  '  /!  "  ':"^?'''':    '"•"''!^''  "'"'  """"S'"'  ='"  "-  ''amage 


f  Hon  reeeu.ed  was  the  killing  „f  ,,„..  u.an  lll„urishi„.  his 


:.li 


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^^■o^M  have  fired  l,„t  thoy  ordered  to  the  contrary,  then  the  D.iteh  drew  th,>  Endish  souhliers 
.nt,,  a  nnge  and  eonian.h-d  then,  to  lay  down  their  annes  wliieh  when  thev  ha.i  done  thev  tooke 
and  earned  prisoners  on  hoard  theyrshi,,.;  thnther  he  rehHe.h  that  they  tooke  two  shins  at 
]New  ^orke  one  h.ading  .,,,1  ,1,,.  loaden  one  of  then,  being  5()(.  tnnns  w"-  ;J5  guns  and  the  other 
ship  about  one  hnndred  tuns  they  phn.,ier,.d  Cap'  Deh-uall's  hous.-,  the  Couerno",  and  (^an- 

MatniHig  «  (whom  they  sutler  to  wear.,  a  swor.l)  &  all  nu in  plaee  .-xeept  M'  Lawrences  whose 

house  they  saued  upon  the  request  of  the  Dutch  lineing  there:  ffurther  he  relateth  that  thev 
hnue  senerall  sloops  in  the  sound,  what  their  intent  is  they  know  not,  ffurlher  he  saith  that  th,.y 
sent  to  seuerall  Knglish  towns  on  the  maine  th.at  their  intent  was  not  to  doe  then,  any  spovle 
but  only  to  get  their  owne  whi,.l,  they  would  haue,  &  that  thev  intended  to  send  two  shin  ,s  to 
range  about  tlie  (iayhea.l  ic  the  coasts  of  longe  Hand,  there  was  about  sixty  men  :  ti'u.-ther  he 
saith  that  the  l.uge  llanders  could  make  no  ivsistauce  lor  want  of  powder  they  had  not  so  much 
as  to  make  two  rounds,  ^dthough  th.y  were  forced  to  pay  for  tin-  building  of  the^r  llbrt  &  other 
el.arges:  he  sa.th  also  ,hat  some  of  the  longe  Tlanders  intend  to  s-muI  to  this  Cuverm'  or  to 
Conectico.  for  supply  ,f  Anumition  which  if  they  haue  they  will  not  yeild  to  the  Dutch 
ffurther  l,e  saith  that  the  Dutch  Generall  was  slaine  at  Virginia 

Taken  a.  Boston 

August  the  J  J"'  1673. 


A^xflNf)    a,»ihr.s>  Acc'vnif  of  th'  Otj>f>n-e  of  Xctr-Ybrk 

[  N.'W  Knsl.in.i,  I.  I'JI.  J 

Intelligence  from  New  Yorke  by  one  from  Stanford. 
August  S.     This  messenger  ivports  as  fl-ollow..th,  vi/..  that  at  Stanford  on  th    8<'-  of  this  instant 
there  came  thither  t  men  fron,  .\ew  Yorke,  two  „f  them  were  taken  at  X'irginia  and  came  in  the 
tllerteto  .New    .urle,  from  whence  they  made  th.^ir  escape  &- alfinned  that  the   Knulish  lllcef 
at  \  irgmui  saw  the  Dufh  tll.rte  ri.leing  at  the  mouth  of  their  l!av  and  supposed  them  to  be  a 
llleete  from  Lugland  come  to  conuey  them  lu.me  uppon  which  thev  <'ame  to  the  Dutch  flleete 
which  ffleete  tooke  Eight  of  then,  and  burnt  line,  the  rest  esca,.e,r  from  them  Into  Crake^-  ..n.l 
by  places  as  they  could.     Also  that  the  Sloope  wherein  were  Cap-  Jame.s  Cartwright  &  his  wile 
were  .set  ashoare  n,  \  irginia,  JJut  they  brought   .M^  Hopkins  W"  the  Sloope  to  the  Mnuhaloos 
Moreouer  tins  u.an  saith  that  he  stood  at  the  Cabbin  doore  &  heard  the  (;enerall  .le.nand  of  the 
M  of  the  Hoope  Sanmell  Dam-  by  name  what  tore,  they  ha.l  at  .N.-w  Vorke  &  tould  him  if  he 
would  deale  liaithlully  w'"  him  h     woul.l  giu.-  hiu,  his  sloop.,  an.l  Car...  air.iuc  ;  th.-sahi  Sloor-cs 
Master  replyed  that  in  the  spa.-e  .,f  tluve  hom-s  th,.  (iov.nnf  Louela.'..  ,..,uld  raise  line  thousand 
.nen  .V  .,„e  hun.lr..,!  &  fifty  p.-i,...  of  .)rdinan.-e  mount..,!  fit  tbr  ,s..rui,...  upon  tlu-  wall,  upon  this 
the  Dutch  (;,.nerall   sai,l   if  this  h..  true  I  will  giu,-  you  yo^  sloope  &  ,.,rgo  .V  neu,.r  see  them. 
Ihen  th,^^  empnred  of  one  M^  Hopkins  who  tould  th..m  he  thon«ht  (here  might  b,.e  b,.tw,.,.n.. 
Sivty  and  Eighty  m,.n  in  th,-  tfort.  au.I  in  thr..,-  or  li.ur,.  ,h.v,.s  time  it  was  possible  thev  midit 
ra..se  tl.re,.  or  foure  hmi.lre.i  m,-,,,  &  that  th,Te  was  thirty  or  thirty  six  peice  of  ordinan.-e  uppon 
the  wall  that  a  shot  or  two  would  shake  them  out  of  their  Carriac..s  then  all  thevr  cry  was  for 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS :     m. 

tl..«e  .six  uundred  lu-  thought  they  had  .,ot  Z  ^  f  ,   T'  '1  T  "'  ''  ^■°"'''  "'"J-"''^-  ^^  °f 

figi.ting„u.n  iu  the  whole  flleete  ..o*  aliouo    iZ^^T".''^^^^^^^ 

"•  '^  — '  '■'•'.".  Holland  the  rest  pri.J    tl  VC  t  U  T   '"  ""'  """'  "'^''-^  ^"'  -'"-'  «''<?« 

-Sl.t  da,x.,  and  then  the  other  weartit  FH     ^^T     '""  ''"'"■""•^'  ""^  ^^•--  ^'^  '"^ 

the  A:::::!-:;:;r  ;;- --  Ca,  Ber^  ea.e  .0  the  ^rt  ,,o. 

four  saw  that  o„  Saturdav  last  \  '  .   "l/'?' '"^ '""'"^^'^^  "'^ '^°'- ^  Also  one  of  theise 

Generallsgoeouerto  lo„,-Ila„d  WMd;  ,,-,;,;;  '";;'"  "'  '^'^  ';^^^^^'  '-  -w  one  .t   tl.e 
Louelaee  &  Capt.  Meholl.  went  with  the  Dut  h  r  u  T"''  "'^'^»  ^  '''"'"'^'^^  ^°  ^-"-"o' 

the  Ca.s,ie_m.rther  this  n.an  sai.h  th      M-  J. t    .;.";'       ^""'  '''"''''  '''  ^°"-')  ^"-"--  --o 
bonnls  in  a  sn.all  Cat.h  was  taken  in  .1.;  ..yt-'th   IfT '"'  '"'"  '"""'^''  '"  '""^  ''=-'  '- 

1  here  aniued  h..are at  llhrlMld  'his  (;•'■  of  Anrrast      ~^       '" 
the  men  l.eing  exan.ined  saith  that  the  ves.i^l  '''''"'"""" '^''S''^'' "''^"' '^""le  of 

Saturday  last,  and  she  heing  le,t  at  anehor  the  SabSh'd^.'^n   '' •  "'^  "'""  ''  '"  ^"^^'^  °" 

The  relation  of  one  of  the  eorporalls  of  th,.  „      • 
which  is  as  followeth,.  viz.     On  the  last  A  u,    ..v""""  '""""'""S  the  takeing  of  Xew  Yorke, 


as 
ot 


■sent  a  trnnij.eter  to  the  Ifor,  an.l  .len.anded  it  for    I  .  V     '        -■  """''  ''  '^'""^^"  "'""'  '"^'  ^^^^'^ 
-"'•-''  the  forporall  knows  not,  A f'er    he       ■  '' "'  ''""="'  ""'  ^^'"■'^  '''— '  - 

^hoot  a  gu,n.  (or  the  spa.v  of  halle  an  how  a^th  '  ,^7'; '' ""I"'"  ''^  ^'"  ""'•'  "->'  ^'-'  "- 
Hbrt  and  the  Hbrt  shoot  a„  ,h..,n  while  the       ,  "",'  '''■^^''^"■''se-l  their  broad  sides  at  tho 

th<'ir   men    in    iJ„,.son's    J.'iuer    aln.ue      I  e        ,1' '''T  il '?'''  ''"'^ 

-'■'-iia.ly  the  lllag  oi' the  .K.rt  wal  tak  t  ^Z^.  '■'"'"  ''"'^  ^'"^^•^'■""  -'"'  ^'^^ 
^ouldie,■s  of  the  enen.y  ean.e  downe  the  hroad  w  ind'  T  T'  "f""'^'  "^'  "'"  '''  '^'  »'- 
uherenppon  the  iH.seiged  soul.liers  nmrelu.;        ,    'u-  "     '"  "'  '''*'  "''"  ''"'"'  ''  ^^'"^  "P"'"' 

<iowne  when  they  eanie  tor  th..,,  thev  wer.  ,.,.„  ,  '''"''''  '■""'  '"'""'''^  '">'"-'  "^^  h.id  them 

:;'  ;";•  ^'"""•':'"  -"  -  -'  '"^.-nni  ai, .  :  i  :"";:r "°" ^«"'"!  ^ ^--'"^^  ^^  p-^u 

hat  he  see  Generall  Lovelace  at  .!ustice  Cornw    I.  '  *,  "  '""'  ^'"''P"'"""  ^'^"  «"ith 

'"'»  '"'  --'hi  goe  to  the  Hon  on  Sat  la.  1  I  ,  ""  '"'''  ^'""^^  "'"'  ^''P'  •^'^•°"«  -ho  tould 
l»"  «^'auen  n.en  of  warr  that  came  Z  or  ^  7 'TT"  ^f''' '"«°  «aith  U.at  there  were 
i^-.landers,  the  rest  of  the  .Ilee.e  w.r  '  ri  h"  T  "'' ^  "'""'  -^'-'-'i-"  -n  and  four 
OHteen.s  their-  is  about  si:  teene  hun.lred  Ine„  ofl'u!"    '  ''''"  ''^  '^"  '"'""  ^  '"'^Sinia  &  he 

^^^^^^^^^X^^^^^  '-'>•  --'  ''y  <-^  D-h.  vi.  That  on 

was  kept  on  board  the  Admirall  24  howre  '''""'''  "^  ''^°"'  '"'"'J'  '"^"-  ''^«  ^^''"^3  ho 

yo,..  Ul.  '"  ^^""^  ''"  •'^••^•°'"Pt  "f  what  was  in  the  said  ship,  and 

26 


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soone  nflor  got  nshoiv  to  York.,  tho  sni.i  ship  w.is  tnk.-.i  i.hout  tlic  two  Rroll,..'  'PIm-  siii.l 
Boat  swaiiu.  .snith  that  on  Satunlay  last  h."  saw  (Jow.Tnor  Lo.u-laoe  and  Capt  NiHu.lls  hnul  out 
of  the  A.hnirall's  pinna,-,,  and  saw  thoni  both  ^oe  into  the  fort ;  th.-  sai.l  lioatswainr  saith  that 
the  fHi.,.t  c-on.sist,s  of  throo  An.stordan.  nu-n  &  four  Z..alan.l..rs  &-  a  small  Irigott  of  six  ,M,nns 
tho  rest  of  the  flleete  an-  nu.rchant  ni.'n  pri/.-s  &  he  eonn.iues  they  eanui  haw.-  n.ore"llu.n 
s.xteene  hundred  men  of  all  sorts;  au.l  on  unnulay  last  tlu-v  iutende.l  to  yoe  up  to  foil  Albany 
w  the  small  frigott  &  two  pennaces  and  about  two  hundred  na'an  .V  saitli  that  he  heard  a  boy 
about  nnu.teen..  yeares  of  ag..  xyhom  he  was  aecp^ainted  W-all  say  that  the  8loope  he  belon-.'d  to 
%vas  pressed  to  eou>e  alouge  an.l  plunder  the  English  but  as  yet  lu.  can  heare  of  none  i.luudered 
but  Cap'  Deleuall  &  M'  Ifider 

These  examinations  %yer(.  taken  before  me  the  date  nboue  said 

Nathan  (mhm.d. 


ProdamatUm  of  Conunaniler.s-  Evevtseii  and  Betwke«. 

[  Ni'W-V.irk  I'upvn.,  1.  \n.\ 

The  Coniandcrs  and  Honourable  Court  ^farsliail  of  the  t^quadron  of  Ships  of 
Warre   in  the  seruice  of  the  high   and  Mighty  Lords  the  States  (;..uerall 
of  tlie  united  provinees  &  his  serene  Highness  the  Lovd  I'rinee  of  Orange. 
WuEUEAs  the  fVort  and  t^ity  on  the  Hand  AfonhaKnis  haye  snrr.'ndre.'   themsehes  without 
any  capitulation  or  Articles  under  the  High  and  Mighty  Lords  tlu'  Stales  (ieuerail  of  the  unil.'.! 
proymees  am.  nis  ser.-n..  Highm-ss  the  i'rin.v  of  Orange  ;  yet  notwithstanding  wee  do.,  lu'ivby 
declare  that  o' intention  is  no  wise  to  hurt   or  spoile  any  of  the  g.jod  inhabitants  but  to  ti,e 
contrary  to  gouerne  them  as  true  an.l  ffaithful  subj,.ets,  prouided  th..y  d.,.-  undertake  nothing  in 
prejudice  of  the  (iouerinenl. 

Wee  haue  therefore  thought  lit  to  manifest  &  .leclare  ..ur  said  resolutions  in  generall  unto 
all  the  English  Towns  upon  l,)ng,.  llan.l  &  in  p.Tti.'ular  unto  the  towne  of  Southampton  to 
the  end  eac li  towne  shonl.l  make-  a  choi.e  and  s.-nd  unto  us  h.-re  two  Deputies  w'"  their  l..||ers 
of  Authorization  for  to  take  th.-  oath  of  alh-giauce,  as  also  to  bringe  with  them  the  Constables 
Statics  and  Colours,  w...-  being  int..u.l,.,l  iust,.a.l  of  the  same  to  furnish  th,.m  with  col..ui-s  ..f 
the  I'rince  of  Orange  vyliereuppon  th.-y  shall  be  consider.-d  &  governed  w'-out  r..s|.ect  of  nations 
as  good  and  ftii.thful  SubJ,..-ts.  And  the  Constabl..s  of  tii..  n.spectiue  Towns  on  long  llan.l  are 
heare  by  strickely  charge.i  and  r.-<,uir..<l  fforthwith  to  .-aus,.  this  .,^  Order  to  be  niani(est.-.l  -m.l 
declared  from  towne  to  towne  to  the  end  the  said  Depuli.-s  ,lo  all  mak.-  th.-ire  appearaiu-.-s 
and  addresses  hear.-  unto  us  on  Monday  next  being  th.-  1 1'"  or -.'I'"  oi  this  instant  month  of 
August  if  possible  or  otherwise  two  or  three  daycs  al\,-rwar.ls,  or  by  r.-fusall  or  .l.-fault  th,.r,-..f 
we  shall  be  necessitated  to  meet  them  with  such  a  f.,rce  ..f  arnu-s,  by  xvh.,ni  we  assur..,!  to 
subdue  them  thereunto,  %ylu.n  these  conditions  now  tendr.-.l  shall  not  be  granted   unto  them 


Dated  at  ffort  William  fTrederick.  j 
the  It  August.  7;j.  t 


Coii.SKi.irs  EriiKs.).v 

Jac.iU    BlNKKlS. 


'  Tw..  Iin.tl,.rs  -«  ^.ouplo  ,.r  i^la^,h  In  ll.o  t:,.-!  Ifivr  ini .li„i..|v  -„ull,  „r  W,..t.'hr,t,. 


i:i.. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     III. 


203 


u\\(th(iii   (IdhU  to  <i 


iorcriiof    \Viii(h. 


•op. 


niiilit  WorsliipfiiU 


[  N'cw-Vcirk  Pi 


,  I.  ILM.  I 


'I'llf 

!iu(<H  a 


nu'sst'ii^'cr  lliat  I  sent  for  iiit 


it  york 


f  IS  conic  fo  ()■•  Touiic  li 


clligcncc  is  newly  returned  A    11 


of  the  (lay  who  brinies  intelliKcncc  tl 


••iiiiie  from  ^ork  (he  hist  Wcdensdav  al 


icr('  is  one  M''  Gibbs  that 


ere  scene  twelue  ships   at   (he  nioudi   oC  the   Ilarl 


there  \\ 

conianded  in(o  (he  ll'ort  iV  the  sci 

truth  which 

f 


iii(  on  Tucsdav  last  tl 


iiy  al)()nt  V'  middle 


K-r."  was  a  rejjort  at  (he  ffbrt  tl 


lionr  wherci 


lat 


was  not  re(nrneii  heCorc  hi 


men  (o  (heir  shijjs  they  sent  down  a  | 


ijjpon  y»  souldiers  were 


:)innace  to  Enquire  the 


rom  (iranesend  &-  (hey  say  (Iiev 


'"line  away;   he  also  saKh  that  there  was  so 


in  (lie  li;)r(  ail  (he  time  of  (lie  !• 


•  w  noe  shipps,  what  the  trutli  is  I  know  not,  M--  Ciibbs 


ini('  fonie 


iigagcm',  a  true  reUuion  of  the  ^^ll 


was 


lagcm"  of  that  affaire  this 


'        '   '^  ■""•■-•='•' ^--  you  a  pcrocular  aeC  who  hath  fully  sj.oken  and  heard   M'  (lihl.s 
l.mon     Also  MS  cer(an,e  (hat  they  hane  sumoncd  the  Hand  in,  to  bring  in  their  Colours  & 

(  o  s,al.les  s(afles    y  the  second  day  ncx,,  (he  East  end  of  y  H-.d  have^hree  davs  longi  ^ 
-■3  '•......  no(  .n  (hey  threaten  they  will  rcdu..  (hen.  by  a  preveiling  power     M^Gibbs  sa  t 

.-.V  plunder  nou  m  Vorke  (lu-re  is  a  souldier  to  be  executed  for  phu.dering  cross  to  or le 
s      forn,ed  that  Authur  Cull  M^  Cartwright's  party  had.  all  ready  ...nnplvcl  I  the  other  party 
s  ...oned  to  appeare  next  Tuesday,     This  for  substance  is  the  truth  of'.i.e  p,-csent  intelligCe 

"  '■  .;  1..'  .Imers  others  perliculars  M'  ^ellick  bei.,g  in  hast  I  shall  refi-re  y .'  worshipp  ,o  1  is 

can  and  I  shall  be  stdl  giu.ng  you  an  ace"  not  else  at  present     1  rest 

IV   ,-  ,  1    ,,,  .  Yo''  humble  Seruant 

flarheld  s"-  August  107:i.  ^,  "l 

Nathan  Gold. 

-M^  gibbs  also  ag.-ees  in  his  relation  w-  the  fo.nuer  intelligence  y'  there  is  n.ost  not  aboue 
s.xte,me  n.nd.vd  .ean.e..  and  Soul,li..,-s.  yv  gjl.bs  saith  Cap-  (-n-r  is  lle.I  the  (;en,..,dl  Louelace 
IS  at  loi-ke  and  hadi  l.-ee  egivss  &  regirss. 

'I'lH"  nan.es  of  the  Dutch  Gceralls  are  Jacob  Uinkes.  Co,-neliuH  Euerson  de  younger 
I  hey  haue  s.m(  loO  Souldiers  for  for(  Albany  abm.t  Tuesday  last. 
Supersci-ibed 

To  (he  right  wo,-shipfull  J„h„  Wind.n.p  Es,,^  (ioue.-nor  of  his  Ma'^"  Colonv  of 
Coiiecticot     hast  hast  post  hast  for  his  Majesties  speciall  sernice. 

,,;,;■'"■  "" ""'  '"''"•■■"  ■■'■''"'^''  "■  "'^'  ""'■""••■  "f  ^--V'..-'^  l.y  tl...  I..,...|,,  w,.,v.  i,u.l„.l,.,l  i„  a  ,l..,.a,oh  a,l,b..,.o,t  ] 

'I'be  Ifight  Honorable  the  Lo.-.l  Arlh.gton  Ch.e  of  His  Majesties  I'rivy  Cou,.cell,  principall 
r»eci clary  or  t^(ate.  ' 

These  present  at  Whittdiall. 

Hrom  New  England  for  his  .Afajesties  speciall  Service, 
hast,  hast,  post  lias(.  ^ 

Rochell  the  ?S  of  October  107-3 
Hi'ceiued  the  \\  &  sent  forward 
Hy  Yo''  honours  most  luim^''  Seiv'* 

A\i)itKw  Stvckey  &  C". 


ON'DON 


iO'l 


NEW-YORK  CX)L{)N[AL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


*-, 


Mr.  Zud,o.Il,  Snr,'tan(  of    Virginia,  to  SW>rMn,  Arh'.gfo,. 

[  Vlrt-hiln,  II.  I.V  ) 

I!i,i;lit  Hoiui''!' 

i>..i';;.: 'r::'n!;;::!-  z:t";r  v ' ": "•"'■ '-  "••""""*■  >-'  "• •  -  <-••- 

i"va.lo.l  ....  null,  I  -"'"'"■"^  '  .  ''  ''"^""'  '  -^^  J'""'  <'"'  '""  '""•  •"-..'  lM.\y 

•;"' 7"j -  i-i ■•■  -■ .i.i,.:;,:i ,,;,;:,;:';;:,:':;  ■:■■':•"■';  ■■■;■  ""'"• 

sli;ill  Im-  i.'.s,.|,i,.,1  t„  ,|„.  c,,,,,,..,.!!  ,.,M     ,1    .  .,  "'""  '""   ''''''liinitioiis 

' "..  ,:  iz  ™  :, :  :;;;::;:;":::;  t.''^ -™ '»-« -■-« 

i:;;:;:r::iv;::-::r:;:;T!™::;r^f'-^ 

rirr'^  .■";■»' - -  ;i«  ;::::t;::r::::-;::x:;  trt,:':  ":;:r;;- '•; 

""  '  ''^"•' '•■"■■"  >■•"' ■  ""■  r."M."i.i-» ..r  ,„„.  i,„„. :„„i I      :,,,      '"  ' 

I!::."::,:,:::  ';;:,:r  ■;:;;;■:;.;:  ::■:': '  ^ » ;;:™:;.r:;  „;,;:; 

M     l.m,l.  .1,,,  ,.,,„■  „| ,„,,,  ,|,„  ,„ |,,„,|^  ■        ^_  . 

' '•■  '■' ■' "' «.."  i„.,v. , ., ,„.,., „„„''';. 

'"'"■  ""'ii 'sii  I "".....  in  t«,< ,„,„.  ,„,„ ,;,  i„„„„  i^,  v„.  I  ,         ":■"■"" 

'■': '""' ""■  -< .  "".•-  >'-" ..- ..' ■,;,„ :::; '  ,    ,:,„:,;:;■;,"", ':;: , 

"I  niv  1..IU1V  li.ipin  ..■■.....-  ii  i,„v  ihin.r   1  ....nl.l  u.-i,!,,'    i      n      """""•'"""''   "  ■'  f^"'"  -»",-n 

I,-"  '■•  '■ '  ^''  '■' ■•■.■  "-..'"■«:  :;:li»t;r:,;::;:;:x';';:,  :;'■■■;'';;■'■; 

';;;•■';  r-""  "■"; '-;'"  ■" • ■ ■.™ I.  ;„  ,■:„.;',;; 

\i>'  llc>iiii()r.s  niDiit  liiiiiilili'  and 
inoHt  (hyllitiill  Son' 


L(JNDt)N  DOCUMENTS  ;     III 


205 


Governor  Leverdi  to  Scvrefarif  Arlington. 


Mv  Lord 


[New  York  l'ii|i|.r».  I.  Ml.  ] 


Tl 


IC    IIK 


IdSl'll 


llllt 


nt'Kliu* 


givt'H  an  account  of  tlio  Intclligonc,-  I  liai.. 
■xpcctcd    and    uiiliappy    loss    oC  New    Voikc,    &-    ihat    ( 


I  ICC 


1   ha 


lie  not   to  icsoluc  I) 


If  received  by  severall  vvayes,  of  the 
"  "iitry;    whither  hy  treachery  or 


All 


•liuaint  your  Lor(lshi|),  that  Nince  tl 


lyHclli.  in,   hut  douht  sonietiiiug  of  hoth  :   I  haue  f 


!)any  is  sinrendered  upon  the  sai 


le  receijit  of  (he  inclosed  I  liaue  cert 


expected  that  C\)li.  I.ouehice 


nc  terines  witii    Xcw    Yoriu; 


would  liaiu-  ke|)t  liinisell 


nanu 


■ly  at 


urther  to 
!iin  intelligence  that 


nier 


■ey.     It   was 


liiid  not  k.-pt  the  fort,  that  thereby  the  country  niigl 


e  out  of  the  Kueudes  hand  thougli  1 


ri'ady  to  rise  I 

collouued   with,    wherehy   1 


or    the    reduceing    the    place),    but    by 


It  have  been  eniiin.vcti  (who  as  I  h 


liee 


Inhabitants  iaide  Arrest 


liey  got  hiui   in  for  three   d 


one  of  their  Dutch  Dondiiea  1 


V,  ,)t 


plains  declared  that  hee  had  lilierly  (| 


*i  upon  him  for  dei)ts  due  |o  tl 


lyes,    and  hefort!    t 


lear  was 
u'c  was 


u'Ui,   soe  that  tinu!  li 


U)se    were    out  tho 


they   hav( 


lavM) 


psed  tlu!    Dutch 


seized    his    Kslale   bet 


g  Ins  debts)  within  six  weekesto  depart  the  Country 


ore,  soe  that  they  keepe  him   &-  it  is 


Holland.     Seuerall  of  the  towns  on  long   (land  &  of  ( 


said  intend  him  for 


conu-  into  them  :  'I'hey 
neglected   belore)   Kxpect 
failhfullne: 


at  worke  to  repaire  the  defects  of 


•  overuor   Carlwrights   (Joverment 


iig  recruits  from  V.\ 


to  his  .Majesty  &  his   Ifoyall   il 


iro 


carriages  aiul  ])latfornis  (too  ni 


pi-  to  theire  setling,   if  mit   j)revente(l.     Tl 


giue  yo'  l.or.iship  trouble  with,  rather  then  to  lye  unii 


ighnesse  '{"he  Duke  of  Vo,ke,   I  have  ad 


idxuit 


lie  great  a  ciuicern,  however  the  Inteliiirt 


er  the  bla 


are 
ucli 


us  in 
ventured  to 


me  of  neglect  of  inl 


ormei 


"g 


Craving  yo'  hudship's  panh.u  1  make  boM  to  subset  il 


nee  may  he  unwelcome  as  to  the  h)ss  sustained 


le  mysellt 


\»'  lordship's  niiithfull  &  iunnbl 


haled  in  I 


ioston 


I'w  Kmiland, 


le  servant. 
•'<||i\   F,t:vi 


KETT. 


Se|)tendier  first  I(i7;i. 


) 


D 


uplicale  of  one  oft 


le  .il"'  August  ICT.'I. 


Kvtrad  of  i,   L,tt,r  to  Mr.  Jl„ruo<Ml. 

[  .N\-»  \ork  I'mn'M,  I,  iiHi  J 


Itoston  in  New  Knuland  Septb'  .'l-i  UMH. 


Ib'.ne  Hrother.  it  hath  pleased  lb.-   I.or.l  to  snlli-r  y  Dutch  wi.l,'"~ 
'"  .lulv  last  wen.   to  \irci  lia  X  cre.t   snovle  to         V  ,  .'  ""'"  "'    ''^ "''  >*'"»' 

-Vie  of  ships. „  ,„ev  .  .L  .•..'.  .1,'       ;"'  "*";'••• '7"""' •"^-  '-I  burnt  .:, 

to  goe  away  .  but  when  thev  ca,      u'      ^      m       m\  '7  '""'' '  '""•'>'  '"  "'""  "'"'  - 

y..k.  ^  of  the  absence  of  y'  lioveniour.  .V  how  weekly  mnn^  y  tfor,   wl   V  v  '"' 

•l-r  grea,  guns  out  of  repaire.  .<t  rotteu  .V  ik lat.fon...  f.  plv   •  •  ..,:--'      ''"7"''-"  "' 

...     I..  (...11    .     f;,ini,n  Ufwn,  winei,  did 


P'. 


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nnbolden  them  to  come  w-  tl.eir  IHeete  up  to  Aew  York  :  &  on  ti.e  31"  day  of  July  put  their 
ffleet  into  a  lialfe  moon  before  y"  flbrt  &  not  one  gun  fired  upon  them,  tlien  y  fUeet  k-t  five  all 
the.r  broad  sides  &  in  ye  smoake  landed  500  men,  y-  flbrt  fired  but  4  g.u.ns  aU  the  «hipp,s  all  y- 
Tyme,  and  upon  a  sudden  opened  ye  gates  and  left  them  all  in  and  surrendered  „p  the  flbrt 
without  any  farther  dispute,  yeilding  themselves  to  their  mercy,  w'-  is  a  shame  and  derision  to 
our  iMighsh  Nation,  as  hath  not  been  heard  of:  for  such  a  place  y'  was  so  well  fitted  &  able  to 
d-fend  themselves  &  oflend  their  Enemy:  as  to  open  their  gates  "to  let  in  their  Enemyes  as  if 
our  English  men  had  lost  all  their  spirits,  soe  ye  „eare  approaching  of  soe  Potent  ami  enemy 
ha  halann- ye  whole  countrey,whatt  will  be  done  y-  Lord  onely  knows,  our  fears  are  many 
l)ut  we  putting  our  selves  info  a  posture,  as  to  be  ready  to  defend  ye  countrey  :  but  we  ar-  in  noe 
capacity  to  send  shiping,  for  we  have  them  not  y'  is  able  to  reduce  it  by  sea  ;   nor  have  they 
done  any  injury  to  any  of  our  Plantations  y'  is  adjacent  to  them,  nor  taken  awav  any  of  our 
vessells  ;     The  muted  Collonyes  have  all  agreed  ass  one  man,  and  doe  resolve,  if  they  doe  oiler 
nny  abuse  to  any  of  us,  they  will  have  reparation  ;   We  have  not  heard  w"  is  done  there  as  yet 
wee  doe  not  heare  of  any  English  men  Estates  sequester'd  as  yet,  but  Delavalls  and  Lovelace's, 
who  was  then  both  absent,  but  many  men  will  be  greate  sufferers  &  wee  must  expect  to  share 
among  other,     not  else,  but  refer  you  to  the  next,  soe  take  leave  and  rest : 


Mr.    WiViam  Dervell  1o  Mr.  R    WooUy. 


[  Ne»-V.)rk  Papcri.  I.  lii.>.  ] 


Bost 


on  in  \ :  E:  ye  ao'"  of  Septemb'  l(i73. 


1  hatie  now  to  advice  you  tliat  New  Yorke  is  taken  bv  v'  al 


(iovcriK)''  thereof,    through   who's    neiilect   &    y'  t 


bsence  of  Coll :   Lovelace  ye  1 


asf 


coniander  in  cheif,  delivered  up  ye  place  unio  ( 


articles,  as  appeares  for  most  English  lost  all  onl 


reachcry  of  ("apt.   Manning  who   was   le 
oriielioiis   Eversdii    \-  Jacob    h 


W 


ch,- 


Jnh 

on  and  made  jirizes  ofl',     'J'he  reason  tliev  a 


y  some  few  that   take  their  Oallies  ll 


Hants  to  be  true  to  y'  states  of  Holland,     All  my  father  in  law's  Estate  and 


Hikes   w"'oiit 


:iat  are 


mine  is  lost  because  I  lived   in  this  I' 


considerable  that  I  dart t, 

of  mine   tor  Holland 


•^piiin   which    I   h 


mine  seized 

ive  is  my  Father  is  y'   Duke  of  York's  Auditor,  and 

The   loss  inv  (iithcr  :iiiil    I    li:n-..  uiiui..;..m    j^    ^,, 

away 


olloiiy,     'I'he  loss  my  father  and   I   have  sustaiiTd 


nor  really  yett  know  y  value,     They  liaiie  alr.'ad 


v  < 


irrved 


lue   an  acr"  of  Kii)   lihds  of  'I'obacco,  JO  Tun  of 

iiw  is  going   home 


Logwood,   U  tuns  of  15rn/.elrlia,  and  70  barr'"  of  oyle.     My  father  in   I 
.i«.ui*KK,i,.      M  prisoner  lor  Holland  in  Everson's  sliipp."    Hee  lias  lost  all,  (Un\ 
I   hope  if  he  come  home  some  Address  iiiiiv  be  to  ha 


ue  our 


Estat 


es  a 


but  if  His  Ifoyall  Highness  demands  it  from  y  Dutch  it  will  be  iest(.red 


giue  us  |)atieiice. 
gain,     (Questioning  not 


To  M'  II'  Woolly 


I  am,  Vo'  SorrowfuU  Friend, 

\N"'    DKHVEt.L. 


Lond 


Ion. 


If.  ad  ill  n  Com'"*  of  y  romicill.  7"  Nov.  7.1. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     III.  gn? 

Memorial  nrging  the  Recovei-y  of  New-York. 

[  Trndo  Papcru,  Plate  I'nper  onke.    XX.  M.  ] 

After  the  Dutuh  nieii  of  War  (in  Julv  last  i(17-i^  In.l   t.,t^„        i   i 


Iiuiorsed 


"  Al)out  New  Vorke  &c 
"  l{.  ()<•'.  L'-J.  73." 


.!//•.   AavV  Project  for  rolucin,/  Xe>n-York. 

.:i;;""::::;:';:r:/:::;:::::::t:';i;''!:^— :• ••'^- ■ 

">'"l  lJ»-..efit   „ ,|..Hert...l.  in  re^;.,  i  v'  Knen  v    I    ,1     7      '  *l  """''  '•"""•■""•'  «»rtl., 

Vork  a  IN....,.,a..le  ,or  tl.eir  I'.o.i!;       ,    2       's-at       nieir;^''''  ''  «       "  ":"'  """  •"'  ^^" 
W"  e.xpe.li.ion    an.l   (•onve,.i..Mn.      n.nv  V.    ,         ''•'"•«»"•'■«;  Hn.m  whence  they  „,„v 

A-neri^.  ^^  r  ^....^  :;:^.:zi  ^^J^  ^^  ^z  ^Tu^^^ •  .^"•^"■"•^  -■ 

'•"lo'.i.'H.   as  those  of  New   F  ndnul     X.-w  .         ,        .'"I  ineMtahle  If.nne  of  y' M.ljaeent 

"'"^'"■"'.  >> "  ,.'::;^!:;;;:;,ir:, til, ,;'::;;  ;"„;:[;:,;:ir:?- '"" 

An.l  seeing  y"  irr.>al  n.oliues  whieh  at  (irst  inrhiee.l  lii.s  8nere,l  M;<^'  m  snlwl..         ,   .  • 

'"« '""^■"  »"■"■  ""■"  '-""■ «".  y ^^n:;;i:^z::^::i^z::r 

—  ••••,-*y\  itf 


208 


NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  ALVNUSCRIPTS. 


Du Uh   nat.ou  has  euer  pnm-a  in  y'  Territories  of  other  princes  ;  as  also  the  nnschief  whi.  i. 
nnght   ensue  to  all  y'  Knglish   Colonys  on  y  Contenant.  if  the   hollan.lers  were    pemuttc 
to  eon,nu,e  an.l  strengthen  then,  selves  in  the  heart  of  his  n.a-  predncas,  they  h  ing 
M=.ters  „,  one  ol  the  most  Con.nlious   ports  and    Hivers  in  An.erlea,  w-   thej  haue    now 
Ifepossest  them  seines  of!.  •'* 

^Whereof  it  canno,   he  thonght  less  Expedient  y'  a  sudden  course  he  taken  llbr  their  second 

.New  York  being  the  center  of  his  Ma""  Western  Donnnions,  and  fl'urnished  with  so  Excc.Ilent 
a  harhom-  to  secure  s  ,pn.g,  Also  a  pleasant  Town  and  ph-antifuil  Conntery  Round  a  ho 
ecenn.  >,n.cor  and  n  eu.e  sea  n.en  an.l  Soul.liers,  which  ,ives  advantage  Ld  incoragn  e        ' 
V  enemy  to  settle  and  rendezvous  there,  fron.  whence  they  n.ay  a,   pleasure  send  o  . 

U;sse  o.  tho.r  private   men    of  warre   to  infest    the  Coasts,  distroyin.  all  shipps  hou         , 
^^•gn^a,ala^nn,gr.nhah.tants,  hindering  their  occasions,  soon   Ifed.u.ln.e  ,h     .  t.      "  ,- 
mvessity  and  poverty  ;  also  .he  enen.y  n.ay  .onvenienllv  run  into  -  Carihhee    s    „  l'    1 
slnpps    .listurhing  y^  peop,,     and  so  ohstrnct  all  connn^rce  there  ^J    ^^  :.it       I  Z:*^ 
".ul  pnzes  they  get  to  New  York,  where   in   y' n.eane  tin.e  otheres  may  he  n 
Bjtly  out  and  do  r   HI-    I)an.a,e    in   New  Knglan.l,   and  hv  this   mZ  mn: H     s.    ::  f  ^ 

An.encan  J'rathck  to  y  vast  prejud off  his  .Afa-  interest  ho'th  at  hon.e  and  ,■,      if 

speedy  care  f,e  no,  tak.-n  fi.r  prevention  of  r  dangerous  events  which  v'    1         '.  ,  '      ."'""; 

place  will  certainly  produce.  "  '"^  ^^  ""  "  .\    d.  I.u  of   Ifeeovenng  y' 

And  in  regard  his  Ma""  affairs  at  this  .Juncture  of  Tim,,  can  ill  sn.re  -mv  m- ....         .         • 
or  Unanti,:..s  of  men  to  ,^.dnce  y^  place,  ,  hund.ly  propose  a  hIJ^p,      ";:;;:;:'  ^'"^^ 
(ravmg    of    h.s    Ma-  only  a  consi.h.rahle    flhrce  of  flVmotts  with  wl,  .         •         ""' 

neoessa.y  for  the  design,  n.an'd  su.hcicntly  fhr  defence  tilM  I  :  .^  V.„  ^n:  I':  l"^'"  "" 
■nay  he  had  to  supply  his  Afa- occasions  ;  wi,o  heing  ac,nah.,ed  wi,  t^!  ^v  ^^  ;  ;;;';;''7 
Hor  seruuv.  one  n.ay  he  capahle  to  p..r,orn.  as  nn^h  as  twi,  Tvered  w-  a  Ion;'    -  ^.  ' 

'-■'•'■fore  ,0  ra.se  n,eu  1  presun.e  this  course  uonid   he  proper;    Hirst    I  avim  , 

and  mstructions  firon.  his  Ma'^'  so  to  doe.  proclain.  v'  it  is  Ins  M    -       !  ,        '  '       '"•"'"'■ 

-1";-  ^"'  i-  l^ouu.g  Suhjects.  of  their  lolentarv  n.o.io  ,  h.,  ,  ,'  i::'"*;'"  "'''  T'' 
Lendn,g  speedy  ai.i  and  assistan.v  fli.r  V  Itetrivali  of   vw  Vork  """"  ''^' 

So  con.posing  a  small  land  army  of  ,,ho,n  -JtKK)  nu-n  horse  ,md  flho,  and  w".  tl         i 
:    .vn.  therehy  dehann.  y'  Knen.v  of  all  suppivs  out  of  v'  Ton  te  v  .""•-  '-"ige  the 

up  y  harhour  W^  y  ships  of  warre. H  una^       ,  v   ^  H f  i,:         ;;;;;:'"'"'''''''V'"'''^ 

else  expose  them  selves  to  ,|,e  inconvenience  nnd  "Terrour  .      tr     '  ""T'    *■'•  '"■ 

e^ec.Uedhys,ornnn.tla..^,wn.  and  ,h.ruing.lu.ir  ships  <:,,;:!  uLd    "'"   "     ""'^'   "" 

Jt  the  prennses  he  sp jjlv  undertaken  thev  nnv  F.silv  I, i-  i     i    , 

■  ,'  •    •     "^'^  '"'"   '"""i'   '"'"le  monev  uito     is  Ma"*'  cofK.r^     ;U.,  ,\ 

'"ivenfnre  gnnng  safe  conduct  to  the  Mr^inia  fliee,  out  and  hon.e.  '"  '"""^' 


'Ij^ 


LONDON  nOCTT.MENTS  :     HI. 


209 


^S-^-  John  Knight   to  the   Ead  of  Shafte-'ib 


niry. 


[  Ni»-Y.irk  P.T 


;r«,  I.  l»i.  ] 


Right  lionno'*'' 


Proposalls  of  .Sir  Jolin  Kuiglit  toiicl 


ing  New  Yorkt 


1  l.un.l.ly  make  boul<l  to  aor,ui,int  yo''  Lordsl.ip  that  the  taki 


coiiliniu'ti,  and  tliat  lie  doctii  tl 


be  judged  that  he  will  tl 


iMV  winter  Willi  liis  ships  and 


ing  of  New  Vorke  l.y  Evertsou 


lere  make  use  of  his  tii 


orees,  and  soe  it 


13 


■<     o" ""  "^  "'"  '"^"'  '"■ii^e  use  01  Ills  lime,  and  get  w 

neare  to  that  plaee  from  His  Majesty,  to  preuent  which  misel 


inid  get  what  other  pjaiitat 


might  e 


'onseqiiently 


i'lantations 


leare  tliereinito,  and  for  to 


jver  New  ^ 


leili"  and  to  secure  \  i 


ions  he  ean  1. 


VIllE 


rginia  and  the 


orki 


,  and  preserue  the  merehniit  sli 


iiowe    hound  to  Niiuinia  fnnn    l'\i.ii<,. 

^ii.-teh  and  send  a.^iv:;,::;;::;':^;,:^;:;'^;,:"-^    /'--  '^  ^  — -y  .0 

tl.e  winter  guard,  and  ..ou,  ,h.„  ,1.., 'J  Z,  l^l^^^^l^ZJ^^tZ.  ""Z  '''''  ''' 
may  he  tiiat  the  l)iu,.h  may  m.t  knowe  tiu.reof  '  ^      '"^  "■""'■>'  "'^ 

\"S,im:,  lr,.,„  ll„.  K ,.  „,„|  ,„  „„„,  „„.,,  "'  '"'I'"  >  '"I"'?  lli»  .v«,r>.  ,„ 

;:;:::r;;:;;i:::r::::;::::;;:r-:;-- 

;.:vz;;^:p:;::;7::Ii■;;■:-';,rz::::lr;:;;^::;-      r^ 

v;*;,:;:::;;:j;^;;,:r;;:;:r;:',::;:,;;v:r'T''' ; ■•■"-"»";::"'''::: 

Enimy,  and  ihev  did  not  there  ,1       Is  fr  "''' ''"''■'''  "'"  '"""^' '' "'" 

if.'sis.a.u.e.   hut  did  sulie     Z    vZu    |     i       "  '""       '        'l'"  ""  ""  "'"  ^'""^^^  "'^"-'  ""V 
""•"  "•■«arre.  did  there  lea....         '"'";'  ""  ^'"-•^'' -' ~'' >he  K h; 

«ingiv  hound  to  the  Made  of  lOnglaiid.  and  spe  k        •  ^       -t,  i  ,'  |    I  T"Z  ^  ^""* '  ''" 

«oe  that  the  hearts  of  ihe  m.-atesi  mrt   .f  h.-n,  L  '"  ""'""""'' "''.-laues 

•■is  ^^,es.ies  hesi.  grea.es^.mr. ^hr  L  r^ !  d:;:;::^;,:; ^ j^f  "^ "  '•""^'  •'•"•"">■ 

•"'«  ""•  '''"i-ie^  hands,  if  „,„  ,i,„.,|,  ,',,„„,„,,,  *-''  "'"'  """  l'''""*-'-^  ^■"■•^^■"•s  to  fall 

.Jl.!!::':';::;;::;:;:^^^^^^^ ..• r ou.hv 

i^  w.,d  ha.  hnproued  to  u^^i  .tii^riLrvS;::' r:  rr:- ;:::;:;: -rr 


i 


^;l 


m 


210 


NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


his  Maiesty  as  the  Spanish  Indias  are  to  Spaine,  and  doeth  T.nploy  more  ships  &  breede  more 

seamen  for  his  .Maiestics  seruice  than  any  other  trade  of  England  doeth. 

3'.  th,s  plantation  cnnnot  sul,sist  except  an  yearely  releifc  by  way  of  trade  be  sent  oner  of 

Material  s  to  cloath  and  preserne  the  Planters  and  to  carry  away  the  growth  produce  of  the 
country  for  the  doen.g  whereof  about  21  saile  of  good  ships  are  now  goeing  from  Bristol!  and 
great  numbers  from  London  and  other  places  with  goods  to  supiv  and  releaue  then,  of  the 
growth  and  manufacture  of  this  nation  which  ships  if  they  come  holme  in  safety  may  bring  to 

ns  Mmesty  140000..  and  the  e„in,y  being  nowe  on  that  coast  to  intercept  them'  I  doe  nol'see 
howe  they  can  escape  and  soe  consequently  by  such  a  surprize  the  planters  will  be  in  Extreame 
want,  and  by  ,t  be  brought  without  lighting  to  <leliuer  their  country  to  the  Enin.v  and  I 
cannot  hnd  upon  the  best  relation  that  they  can  make  up  aboue  13000  men  in  Virginia -^^  these 

KZTu'^^^!T'^"  V  ^'Tf"'  ?;  ''"'""'  "'■''  ^''■°'"  ""''^''^'^  ^^'  "°^  ^'■'^^"y  '"-ought  to^eather 
4->  The  Dutch  at  Aew  iorke  w.ll  be  had  neighbours  to  New  Englan.l  and  destroy  their 
rade  but  these  can  make  an  army  of  50,000  men  &-  haue  their  fi-equent  musters  h.  .New 
England  and  though  they  be  fractious,  yet  if  they  be  nuule  sensible,  they  may  easily  bring  an 
anny  and  f^.  upon  .New  ^  orke  by  Land,  and  beate  the  Dutch  from  hence  whiles  his  n.aie^ties 
ships  doe  fail  upon  Evertson  by  sea,  and  thereby  the  plantations  may  be  preserued  &  Xew 
1  orke  be  recouered  from  the  Eniniy. 

5-'.'.v  it-^Ten  shipps  be  forthwith  dispatched  away  they  may  there  not  onelv  meete  with  and 
destroy  Evertson,  but  n.ay  preserue  the  rest  of  the  plantations,  and  returne  back  with  the 
\  Tgmui  fleet  by  the  -O'"  of  April!,  and  bring  holn.e  in  them  140000"  that  will  he  due  for 
Customes,  and  the  seauu-n  to  help  n,ann  the  Nauy  for  the  nex.  yeare  and  the  ships  n.av  alsoe 
W  made  ready  to  serue  in  the  nauy,  all  whi,.h  I  !,un.h!y  subnutt  to  your  Lordships  consideration, 
and  doe  besee..h  your  1  .ndship  for  the  goo.l  „f  !,i,s  .Majesty  &  his  kingdon.e  to  be  a  meanes  that 
ome  shtps  may  be  speeddy  sent  away  with  Artnes  Anu.uudtion  and  Material!,  for  warre,  to  haue 
the  plautatmns  winch  ,s  ,„  great  danger  to  be  lost,  an.l  the  very  custo.nes  that  will  be  due  to  his 
Majesty  at    he  Ifeturne  of  the  n.erchants  .SIdps  will  pay  the  charge  of  his  undertaking  with  an 

;z:;:tg!";:.:;i""" " '- '-'-  - ""  --  -^  -  ^--'^  ^-  ^--^-^  ^-a.., 

Yo'  Lordships  most  liumble  seruant, 

J0H\    IVNrOHT. 

Westminster         )  ^*'~''^- 

the  2f»'.'b'>er  J  (-,73  j- 

To  tlie  Itiglit  honno''"'  Anthony 
Earle  of  Sliatftsbury  Lord 
Chanceiler  of  England,  these. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     III. 
lieport  of  the  CWncil  of  Trad.,  ^c,  resp^ctwg  the  Becapture  of  New-Yorh 

[  Uonrd  .lournals,  C'XXII.  C'l.  ] 

To  THE  King's  Most  Excellent  Majesty 

''''^  ^^Zl  '"'"'"^  ^'^'"  °'  ''''  '''""  ^°--"  '-■  '^-'^^  --i  Forreigne 

Mill/  if  please  ijif  Mu''J 

The  E.rle   of  Slwfteabury  Presiileiit  of  this  yunr  Ma""  Couiicell  l,».i„„  . 
acjiiiimlBd  us  uill,  V- loss  of  New  Vnrt,    ,v.b  *'''.  \"""'™  "•"■"?  «ome  time  since 

.0  en,„... f,,,.,,„.r i,.,„r  iw,,™ of,.- ,,.«. „„;,ik„ .j .1:::;;;;,:;.^  J  .f:  ^wr  pi 

!! ':-■ °'  ^■^"  .'»•» »P  11.;;;^ ;: :::  °'  ;e::r';r':r:vX't 

::,::i:;;::;;r:;r:;;;y-^^^^^ 

■,i     •  .    ,  "  "iMiio,  \-  rfcMviug  supplies  oCcloathii.jr,  tooles  and  servants 

so     any  great  a...]  opn  nvers.  being  ren.I.e.l  utterly  iueapahl..  of  n.akin.  resist  11  •' 
sudden   meurcons,    where  they  will    I.,.    K-.M..   ..   i      i  i         ""'^'"r- •t>"*'i'iiKt,  ag.unst 

n..ighl,ouriug  Kne.ny.  ^  '  '"   '"    '""■'•""'■^'  "^'^'  "••  '"-l*^   "  P'^^T    to   >• 

:i-'JM,..ugh  New' England  l.oniering  ou  y'   other  hand  of  Xew  Vork  l.v  .heir  number  of 
1>'"«>!'1.'  &  planting  in  townes  &  situacoi.  of  v'  eountrv   be  n.orn  e..,  i  i  \ 

•iK'n.fore  not  so  likeiv  to  be  ruined  bv  ^.. 'j   *'"''''•'''''  '''"'^^^ '■'l'^'''''' "' ''''''^'"S  res.stanee,  & 
n  lo  r>.    iuiu(,i  b\    \=  Di.teh,  yett  there  i.s  lu.e  less  danuer  to  vo'  Ma"" 
^hur..  on  that  ^de.  d  y^  „u,eh  shall  .-ontiuue  ,o  be  their  Neighbours.  Sinee  ^     .1   Ua,''  of 
•''     .  ''"f  ""'•  '"■'"•'^  ""•-    '"t""f-    "!"•"  y'  -Ivaneen.'  of  their  owne  nrivat;  trade  "' 

P|  .  M-    .d..n.,  o,  yo^  ^ra''^.  nwne  and  t  loveruu..  n.ay  if  y^  Outeh  eontL.o  a  X^^^^u 

;         •v'T;';T'''''fV  ;'"'•  "^'r''  '■   '^  "•  ••"  '••='^'-''  tl..-ywilln.',resent  divert  n 

h-     ('!..„:     ;''?"'  '■""  """'■  ^'-"t'-i-.  ^  •'O-Uoundation  (or  sueh  an   mion 

tar.  J    greater  nu„d,er  lu>ve  not  yett  subn.itted  to  y'  Dutch,  nor  will  y  E.te.ny  be  in  a 


le, 


If    ■;.■ 


212^ 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


condicc-n  to  ro.luro  ti.em,  till  tl,..y  linv,-  ivcoived  n.nv  n-,Tuit..s  from  Europe,  And  therefore,  if 
fm.e  l,e  sp.v.hly  sent  fron.  Iwnce,  before  they  luue  yeilded  them.selve«,  they  will  heo  ready, 
.^:  111  u  uood  posture  to  nssist  in  y  retakiiii;  Aew  York,  ' 

.l'.v  That  narl.a,l(,s  &  y^'  rest  of  yo^  M-'"  I'hn.tations  in  y'  Carrihee  Islands  depending  npon 
these  ^orthern  1  lantae.ms  ior  y^"  greatest  part  of  their  provisions,  whereof  noe  small  quantities 
eanu-  iron.  A-nv  \ork  itseife,  nu.st,  if  y^  Dutch  keep  Masters  of  those  seas  either  be  redueed  to 
ex.renn.y:  or  else  all  that  Trade  eon.e  into  New  Englandn,eu's  hands  by  y'  connivance  & 
conle<leracy  of  y  Dutch,  ^vhich  would  be  of  as  ill  conse.p.enee. 

Uhereloro  wee  yo^  Ma-'  Councell  for  Tra.le  .V  Forraign  Plantations  are  lunnbly  of  an 
oj.  nion,  1  hat  y^  si.eedy  reducing  of  .New  York  is  of  great  importance  to  yo'  Ma'^"  Afiaires  To 
J'  purpose  One  :>■'  rate.  One  .l-  rate,  two  o-  rates,  w-  n  hired  Merchant  shipps  each  whireof 
should  carry  ..pwanh.  o.  40  (lunns,  ,  fireshipps,  ^  .0.,  Foote  Souldiers  are  absolutely  necessary. 

Iha    the  .3  lured  Merchant  shipps  should  have  their  ..on.plem.  made  up  in  good  p'rt  of  Land 

'  'h  M^  n,",    T  'r'"n\"  l-"^^';""  ""  •■  '"  "'"'  ''•"'"  >"^  ^f'^""  ^---  ^  «t'-r  places. 
llMtj    ..OOfooteshouldbe.hsinbutedinto  such  Merchant  Shipps  as  are  going  t.f  Virginia, 
o  some  o,  wc„  „         ,  ,  „.  ,„,,.„„,,„,  „,^„  ^.^,  ^^^^.^  ^,_^^^^,^,  ^^^^^^  ^^J  J      .  u^ 

>    lleetw.ll  not  be  on-ly  s.rcng.hene'd,  but  yo^  Ma Forces  more  comodiousl/transported, 

iV  }' Merchaule  ships  y- belliM- secured. 

That  in  oah.r  hcrcumo  an   InU.argo  be  presently  laid  upon  all  ships  preparing  (i.r  \irgi„ia, 

Mary  Land    .V  y  ..st  ol  y^  Nonhern  Plantations,  That  none  be  sul.lred  to  goe  before  th  s 

o..y    ami   none  t   en  but  st.ng  and  serviceable  vessel.s,  ^  that  all  such  >Ierd,ant  lid    .^ 

o  -;':„'  "v;    ■'"• ""  '"'^ ^"■■^■'"■'  '■'"■  "^■'■'"-  ^^"''  •"="  >- ^■-"-"''- ^ •"«-- 

n  .  ,vung  to  \  M-gMua  u.  y  Merchant  shipps  w-  usually  are  a  considerable  nund.e    and  n,av  bv 
tins  meanes  prove  a  uood  addition  of  strength  to  vo-  M. fonvs  '      ■ 

ns^u^'onh"""','":''-  T'  v" ''"'"  ""■''  '"''"^  "'■  •'""•'''^'-  ^  ""'^'■-  --"--  ^  P-visions 
That  tor  the  better  concealing  of  this  design  (y-  secresy  whereof  wee  luunblv  con.vive  to  bee 

:'";;::;;:  -;:r  'tt  '-;;  ■"•"•'■  •""■  ^  "'"''^  ^'■"'  ">•  ^-^  ^-^"^  •"-"  ""^  '•^^"'•<>-" «'" 

.        . ,       ,   1  o„  n,  y    N  ..St  to  joyne  w"'  y-  Mruinia  Fl..e,e,  where  v^  fon.ander  in  ..hdle  is  to 
np.  M  ,„s  t  onnssM.n  ai-.d  lustrucc  ns  for  tins  service  \-  nut  beliuv. 

n>,t  all  preparations, or  this   |.:x,.,..,i,ion   be  tWr.h  W"  taken  n.  hand,  that   r  Fleete  n,av  be 

coi  ;;i     /'^  '"T  •  " """ ^"'"  ''''■"*•">■ '"  ^"^^-  ^"'■'^'  -•'  "'"■■'  "-•  -- -"■". .V 

J      aiMMg  o(     mces  n.  .N.w  Lndand  .V  Long  Island  to  assist  in  this  desi^ne. 


A I 


■"■■'  "■'"'  ^'"•'■••'^^  ("•"■  Iron,  such  a  for.r  w. 


e  lia\-e  \w 


•i}- 


Y,,,.|    1,.,,.    ,,       ,         ,'  •"    "•'"•'*•■  'I"  "•I'^on  out  to  expcc,    an(    (hat  New- 

remtv        "     ■'      ""''"'  "^"^  "''''^ ^^'"""•■•"•'•'  >'    """''  "^"  ^'-H   ren.ain   in  that  Colony   L 

removed  farther  up  nuo  y^  Country  H-on,  y  Sea  side,  at  leas,  as  ihrr  as  Albany,  their  inl^d^n^ 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     III.  ^.^ 

All  V."'  wet"  in  all  liuniility  Hubniitt 

to  yo--  Mu""  great  Wisdome. 
^"'-'-'^■^'^"^  Shaftlsbury  I'resid' 

Rich  Gorges      T  Cui^'eper  vice  presid' 
&.  Cartekett  V^lliam  Hickman 

^^°'-  Waller      H.  Suxgesby 
Delivered    by   y   Secretary 
to  y^  R'  lioiio''!"-  y^  Earlo  of 
Arlington  y  15"'  Aovenib' 
1C7:J. 


ffM, 


Wniiam  ITaiii.^  Ajfidavlt  about  the  talcing  of  Keiv-YorTc. 

[Ni»-V(irk  I'liiKTs,  I.  114.  ] 

Affidavit  of  yv  W"  Hayes  concerning  y  taking  of  New  York. 

Tins  a-  of  December  I.)7:5  W"  Hayes  of  London  Mercbant  personally  appeared  before  n,P 
&  being  by  me  exanimed,  did  declare  tbat  be  tbe  «-iid  TI,v,.=  i    ■  ■  "^' 

i-.n,    tbe    Dntcb    AdnWrall    Kner.son    l^^J:X^^Z^':.';:::Z::':r^r. 
An.sterdan.  in  company  W-  Hue  other  Iri.o.t.  &  a  lire  sin  >       bo  bJ      1  •   U   v"      ■"' 

IcM.ggoeuigontof  .lames  River  met,  .-■  a  Sloope  then  come  from   \ew  Vorl  e  w     •      T 
H,ey  ,o..ke^  Examined  the  Mas.e-  in  what  condLn  the  sai.l  New  ^d^e  v  ,.       '       T'^ 

tiie>  had  taken  Iron.  Inm  ,11  be  wouhl  tell  them  tbe  trne  stale  of  tbat  nl. ce   who  tnl  1  , 

y-  bean-imi  ol  this  Kxaminant  tbat  \e\v  Vnrke  ,>•.,.  ;,  '  '  ""'"'  '" 

"- -  ""■  ""^"  <>•■  v...ke  w...  a-iniee^f  lei^ti  e  Lm:;::'::::':;,;;::,  '''^  '^t" 

'"  ^'^7'';  -"""■•• •-  ^  -t  ..H.  ,0  New  ^orke,  when  one  ^  n     '      Hopk   i^    .      i""  '■"""'" 

y  said  sloope,  .V  Inhabitant  at   \rthur  ('•.11  in  \..u-  r,,   i      i  i  v  •        '  '""'  ''  l'"''^"'".ir<'i-  m 

■'"'""■  ■'■  >■■  -!- ;- '^^  o;::;,^;  i':!;:Z::,cz^::!:::;:^^:;;^ 

,o::';:r:'^^:-i:L;:;^:™;:s;::/r:;z;ixi;;:rrL;:'''- - 


Mr 
Ml', 


214 


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NEVV-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Tliis  Exaiuinncon  was  tiikt>ii  tlie  (lay  and 
yoaro  ahouesaid.     pine. 

Edwyn  Stede. 


Wairant  of  tU  Dnhe  of  YorTc  to  Sir  AlUn  Apsley. 

[  N'i'«-Y,>rk  Kiilrli'H.  cl.I.  1.  ] 

Jamks  Duke  of  \-oik  and  Albany  Eark-  of  Ulster  &'^ 

Wheueas  1  Iwive  thonght  lit  to  direct  y'  laying  out  of  severall  snnis  of  „,o„ov  in  •>ll  ,n  ,i 
value  of  ,fl;i()0  sterling  for  ,lu  carrying  on  of  n.v  .service  at  New  York  in    W  I       • 
^. :  vi.     To  ,.,,.  C,oaU.s  ,;,r  one  lunu..  sold^-  and  odicers  ac:;d- :'.:.:       1^  ::;'~ 
An,lrc^   whu.h  afterwards  Le  i.  to  take  care  to  discount  to  M..  out  of  ,he  said  sold'     n     „     ■' 
pay  ;  To  gne  the  sun.  of  tlO  as  Bounty  n.onev  fron.  n.e  to  y^  Sold"  v'  c      e  ,  i/^X^      v  "T 
->  1-e  layen  expecting  an  opportunity  to  retorne  thither  t   1   now  •     To         '  .CI    '" 
^..•-.>.a  o,lu-r  .u-cessaries  a  n.  lor  incident  charges  nn-aisiug  and  sldiiiu^^n^^^^^^^ 

■  e„.anulcr  ol  the  saul  .no:,  to  l.e  lai.l  ou,  in  l.uying  a  littiug  ear^l  5  goods  .^1  nj 

b.st  turne    o  aec  n.  ^ew  ^  ork  by  tradeing  there,  which  is  to  he  lad',  on  l^ard  the  s  i,  C  "j  e 

on  .chYownes,  Ks.,^  respectively,  according  as  they   shall   re,ui,v  the  san.e   to  ; 

en.ployed   or  n.y  use  as  a.oresaid  and  no  otherwise;  for  which  ,!ns  u..h  their  lie;  1     e  vo^ 
■"'ll-ent  discharge.     (Inen  nnd^  n,y  hand  at  Windsor  this  0-  dav  of  .Ju,.e  KJTI 


To  S'  Allen  Apsl.y  Kn'  my  \ 
Trer  and  Ifi't"-  (Jeiierall    "    \ 


J  A. .IKS 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS •     Hi 

215 

Chmmi.mo>i  of  Mt^jor  Ednumd  An<h.m  to  he  Governor  of  Kew    Yorl: 

t  N'cu-Vork  rii|iirs,  I.  171  ' 

James  Duke  of  Yorke  aiul  Alhaiiy,  Karle  of  flsfor     -c     \v\  ■   ,     , 

n.ost  Excellent  Ma.  n.y  Soveraigne  Lrd  ^^^y  ^^^:^^--'^' f^^^ 
unto  Mee  an.l  n.y  hey.vs  an.l  a.signes  all  that  part  of  y  Ma  ne  Land  o/x  w  °  T'n''  ''""' 
at  a  eertaine  plaee  railed  or  knowne  by  f  na.ne  of  S-  Croix  Lt     1  "^  '""'  '""S"""^' 

in  A„.erica  and  fron.  thence  extending  along  ye  sea  Co-.?      o!       T'"'"?"'  '"  ^"^  ''^'"^'""^ 
or  J>e„.ac,„id   and  soe  up  the  INver  tlu-reof  t       M  rth  7)     7 '^^^^ 
iS-ortlMvard.s  and  extendin«  fron.  thence  t  .    h'     r  °'    *'"  '"""''  "«  '^  ^^''"''^11' 

cou.e  .0  y-  Hiver  Cana.S  Z^:L  "^^L  "Z ^^ZJ:::^:^^:^  'V  'uT 
knowiic  hy  y  severall  nanii-s  of  \r-,f„»  .,  .la        r  t  ,      ,  li>l.ni(|.s  comonly  called  or 

-"'  ■■;■  -.»•  c -%,r';;  ii  tz  ::  ,:f -isr,::^  ^:;:^  '-■-■•  r 

rivers  there  called  or  knowne  bv  V  sev..,-.!!  ....„         .■  n  •  betweene  y-  two 

"'» ""  .V- » h™ ,.„  „';i,;o,:;;;;:  ■:":„".',::';:: ':."  /.';:;:;■;  "r;  "■""■'"" 

river  to  y-Kast  side  of  Delawire   IV.v    ..,„I     i        >i  .'  ^  •^"'''  °'  f'onecticut 

l.nwkms  l,„„|„,g 1  fo„.|i„„  „,„,  ,,||  „,v„|iy„  ,„„I  „;„|,i,.,  ,.„,„,,?  »•""»  I.Ik...  I,s g, 

tl,..ir  „|,p„r, ,ei„ :   T„   l„,l,      .'.,,'.  "    "     l-«'-vn..ing  will,  tl„.ir  and  every  of 

-'"«'».-.. .«n  ,;„!;:,";,„;, ;:".';;,  ::;:,,■;:::;  i;;r:;:':r^«  -",  p?-'  ■» 

»n,l  ovrrv  y-  ,„,„.,„  „.,  „^.  {,,  ,.  ,,, j        '" '"  '  I''"'-  ■""'"'■'f  ">  I'"*'"'"'  »"<!  ex...-,,!,.  all 

>'••  ->•  "4...'-  Ag. A^^Lt  it:;:^  ;r,:r;'.'':i''';;:,f:;.';r:™ '->; 

Hifri^::r,;;:it^ri^'?^^^^^^ 

n,y  hand  a„d  ».al,.  .,  Wi„d»..  .Id,  ,1 J  I^^Zy^ii^  *™"'  "■°"'  '"'■"■'"■■     "'""  '"*' 

By  coinniand  of  His  James. 

Roy"  Highness 

Jo  :  Werden. 


4 


216 


NEW-VOKlv  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS, 


Tih<)tn(rtloih<f   for    Ooiurnor    A n<7ro-s.y 


[  Ni'W-Vork  Kn(rv.<,  iLl.  \. 


Instruccons  for  Edni-'  Aiidros  E 


IllV   IK 


:ljiic'  t 


t'lTitoncs  ill  Aiiii'iic'i 


<q"-  my  V  Govi-ni'  of  Lons  Island,  N( 


•w  \ 


orK  tiiK 


1.  Y 


on  sliall  togetlifi-  witli  these  Instruction 


unto  Met'  Long  Island  and 


s  receive  a  eopio  of  His  Ma"  Patent  for  gran 


territory  dotli  extend  w'l' 


some  part  of  y"  Continent  adjacent  by  w"' 


been 


gained  by  amies  \V'"  a 


is  comilled  lo  your  chard 


gi'anting 
you  will  see  how  liir  y'' 


the 


When  you  shalbe  arrived  at  Xew  \ov\ 


re  not  agreed  by  Treaty  (o  be  sui 


ge  ;  nesKles  such  other 


accessions  as  have 


Tendered 


.e  you  shall  take  possession  thereof 


111  my  name  fi 


hose  Dutch  who  have  lately  seated  themselves  there  and  are  obli.lged  by  ye  Article  of  His 

Ma.  last  Treaty  o,  J-eace  w-'  y  States  Cenerall  of  y»  fnited  Provinces  to  surrender  i    im'  '  •     e 
cond.con  that  it  was  at  y  time  of  y^  publication  of  y'  said  Treaty 

Vou's^di'bv''"r""'n'''""  '""■'  ^""'  "  "•"'"  '•"""''  "'>'  ''''•••''°'-^««  '"'-'•eunto  belonging) 
you  sh.,„  by  dl  possible  meanes  satisfy  y  inhabitants,  as  well  \atives  as  Straungers  as  FiHi:^ 

that  your  intention  is  not  to  disturbe  them  in  their  possessions,  but  on  y^  c..;  trar  '  t     t   r^ 

comemg  ,s  for  their  protecc.ai  and  benelitt,  ibr  ye  encouragement  of  Plan  ers  a         >la      ti  i  s 

:;;2;:;'?r^'"^"  -"^"^^  --''  ^"•"^"■"''  ■-' '-  ^'  ^—^^  -■  -i.io.. ..;;::.!.;;;";;;;;;: 

my  hr  t  place  o  take  care  y-  a  strict  discipline  be  kept  amon,.  v  Sold"  and  OHicer  und'  o' 
Comand  seyerely  punishing  any  disorderly  or  debauced  pro.vedings  amon  Jtlum  t,  1  to 
avoyd  all  cause  of  Complaints  from  y  Inhabitants  and  at  ye  ...J.i,,  .^  .^  'l; '  '\.^ 
example  to  live  solH.rly  and  discreetly  in  theire  seyerall  vocaJons  ^       '    ' 

«.;iou  are  not  to  molest  or  vex  any  person  of  ye  Inhabitants  there,  upon  pretence  of  their 
liavemg  lately  dealt  treacherously  in  assistinir  Evesou  or  his  nartv  in  r  .L  V 

giveingliini  intelligence  of  ye  eondicon  theivoftheivby^r^iwL'l-ntl^t;^ 
person  liavemg  ollended  shall  pnne  to  be  an  Englishman,   in  w-  case  onel    yo     ,  •    i     ' 
against  him  to  ye  forfeiture  of  his  estate,  or  as  ye  b.w  .,,,  ,  ,,  ,  ,„  •  j     "    '  ,\""  "  "   ;■'"'"•""'' 
oly;  Dutch  (or  other  torreigners)  inhabitants  have  ..ee'^ct-ri::!..  \  r^^  1     ^  i';!^; 

to  observe  tnem  more  circumspectly  hereafter,  and   if  ihev  1...  .w,"..    1   •       '•"'"'"'    •"^'   '''"' 
where  the  continuance  of  persLs  ^f  douhtndi  ;;;;;:tt:s  m!     ClZZ  Ir^l.u'^t 

;:t;!z:  s;:;r  "^'" ''  '■^■"'"^" '-  """• ''-  -  ''-^-^^  •- "--  i.r;;.r;;L:  •,:;;: 
or;?;::™;;xi.£:d;t;::v^ 

upon  w^..  (in  a  manner)  wholely  depend  .  .dety  and  Zl!^!^  ^'l^::  ^lll^J;'^  ""'"^  "'"-^ 
7    You  shall  give  all  manner  of  encouragement  to  planters  of  all  .Nations,  but  especidly  to 
Englishmen,  to  come  and  settle  und^  Vo^  govermnS  and  you  shall  assigne  them  lids    e    .         ' 
theunplantedorof  such  planted  lands  as  shalbe  confiscate.!  from  tinit  to  time    1  y  U,         L 
and  convictions  of  tlu.  former  possessors,  or  shall  escheate  to  Me  ;  makeing  this  d   IL      e 
such  as  shalbe  settled  m  lands  formerly  planted,  he  oblige.l  to  certaine  servuvs  (.ratis)  f  >T^    i" 
Of  y^  govermn.  beyond  what  ye  others  are  oblidged  to,  and  ifyou  can  reserve  oih^   y^lo    Lc  i ^ 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     III. 

lands  an,I  otl.er.s,  sudk-ient  for  y"  maintc-iuiuco  of  y  governem'    vou  «hnll  l  ,         • 

i'pplymg  the  rents  of  tlieni  to  that  use.  fcovernem ,  you  shall  doe  good  service  in 

b.  Vour  next  care  must  he  to  settle  y"  I'uhlitiui.   l'-iv,„t.  ....  i  • 
justice  lor  .leterunuiug  all  dillerences  an  ou^st  I,      .  '"'Po^'fons,  and  the  course  of 

For  y.  I>uhlic,ue  I'ayu^ents  iu  rcn.  r  I  t  I  "t  •"'"'"  ""'  '''''''  "'"•'  >'"'  J'-^J'^-'tion. 

of  trade  in  tho.se  countryes  an.l  y"  '„  " tv"')""'  "'V"  '""'^"  "^'^  '"'»  >"  ^^^^^^ 

i-m-oveu..'  vv-  it  hath  1  een  Ion 'h  u ll      fe         ,     n"  "■°''  ''"'  '"  '"  '^'^^'■''>'  °''  ^"°«« 

some  ahatem"  in  r  custonu-s    ^ 5     ,     '  f  '^'"''''' '  ''  '''''"^'  »'-''^'^«««'-y  to  make 

invito  others  (es,Jcially  H     ^^  •     ul   ts       T'Tl    "1  "'"  '"''  '^'""•>'  ^'^"''^'1  ^''^^re,  as  to 
convenient  tilt  ^ou  i.1^1^: i^:!^;!:^:^!^'  '"^'  '"''"'^"  ^'^  ^""  '  ^'-^'^  ^'  -'"  "e 


A 


Tlii»|iarlii'ulnr(iifSiili) 
liurh  Ucftle  l>li>tt('<l  mil 

ii.v  iiii  i!ii.  irii!iiiii>'».H 

(iril.T:  II.  III.-  I'll. I  s.ili 

"iiiy  I"''- i.ri-h.ii.l.'.l 

imi"li:.'sl    ..lli.r    i.'.....h 
imyilijjiiiil)  :!|,r.  ,.,111; 
uil  VI 1:— 
(»il!ri,',li   .1...  Wkjii.kx. 


J{'if'6-  csluhUsln.l jor  ,,■=  CusKnms  at  N,w    York. 

«, ,. ,•■"""> ';;^°-'"  ""■■"«"'  •»  -^-v  v«*  .,.o  ,„  ,.„, .,  ,„„.„.«,„ ,.,. 

" ""•'  '■■"■     .    '•  "'  ^■°'"''  <™"1't  »«■!■  ««  iir,.  l,,„.  |„„.,i,,,ljrlv  r„t,.,l)  ,l,ii„„.,l  i„  p.,„,.i 

-o ,.  cent  ad  ^^z::  z  ^  if  i;;:::;;:^^        7 '-  ^^ — - 

Kn,and  ...  a  car,o  of  ,ood.  aud  payin,;:rc;;.r:i:  l^™   Z^r  t;:^"^  ^ 
r  -d  cargo,  y^..  the  goods  of  such  car,o  to  pay  Teu  ,.  cent  ad' valorem  '""'  " 

All  those  goods  goen,g  up  Jl.d.sou's  Kiver  to  pay  Three  p^  Cent  ad  valorem  over  and  .bov^ 
y^  Two  p^  cent  at  iu.portacou  to  Xew  York;  "^^ 

y.  t^alt  (except  it  h..  for  y>  li.shery)  at  iu.portacon  to  Xew  York  to  nav  Thr.« 
1.'  Cent  ad  valoren,  and  nothing  more  at  toeing  up  ye  River  ^  ^ 

■I  W  mes  Iron,  any  I'ort  t.,  pay  Ten  .shillings  p^  Butt  or  Pipe, 
l.randy  and  olh.,-  Spiritis  to  pay  liffene  shillim,^s  p^  Ho.^shead 
iiuni  to  pay  six  shillings  p'  Hosfshead.  -  =  • 

All  those  li(pu,rs  goeing   up   Ilu.l.son's   Ifiver  to'  nav  v-  «■,„,..  ..„, 
Kiver  as  they  paid  at  cou.eini  i"to  .New  York.  '    ^  "°"""  "'  S^'^'^S  "P  }- 

(ioods  of  the  Country  eouu-ing  into  New  York  are  to  pay  as  followeth  viz" 

au.i. v;;:;^';:;:;:;::::^         -"- -- .-- i-^ ^-..  a,i other .rrs skms 
,»......  ..I'  .„..„  „.  c J  a,;';::;::: ;;:;;' •:,,;:i;;:;,',:i;;;,'; '"""  ""•"'"  ™'^'  ^™-  ^- 

V,,,,.  iji.  '  >riautus,  pUot.ige.  hn.-s,  ameraciam"  &-  or  soe  many  of 


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r4 
"Si'' 

I,    ! 


them,  or  such  like  as  upon  oiiquiry  you  slinll  iind  have  been  used  and  gatliered  by  Coll.  Xicholis 
and  Coll.  Lovelace,  you  are  by  xouic  temporary  onl'  to  continue  for  six  or  twelve  months, 
which  you  may  alterwards  renue  for  (i  or  13  months  more  (if  in  y"  interim  yon  shall  not 
have  received  ord"  from  me  therein,  dedareingy'  vo''  intention  is  to  send  to  me  ;  but  in  y  mean 
time  it  is  of  necessity  y'  they  continue  their  paym"  and  by  y'  means  it  is  probable  they  will  more 
chcerfidly  submitt  to  any  part  w'"  shall  seeme  irreivcHis  to  y"'  wiiereby  you  will  have  y«  more 
time  to  settle  all  things. 

As  to  y  com-se  of  .Justice  you  are  to  take  care  y'  it  be  adnn'nist.'red  w"-  all  possible  equallity 
w'l-out  regard  to  Dutch  or  Hnglish  in  their  private  conceriies,  it  being  my  desire  as  umch  as 
may  be,  that  such  as  live  imder  your  governni'  may  have  as  much  satisfaction  in  their  condicou 
as  is  possible,  and  y'w">out\Meast  appearance  of  partiaility,  they  nuiy  see  their  just  rights 
preserved  to  y'"  iu\  iolably. 

And  as  to  y"  lornies  of  .lust ice,  I  thinke  it  best  !or  you  to  put  in  e.\<'ciitioii  such  lawes  rules 
and  ord"  as  you  liud  have  been  established  by  Coll.  .NichoHs  and  Coll.  Lovelace,  and  not  to 
vary  from  tiiein  but  upon  enuM-gent  necessities,  and  y"  advice  of  yo'' Coimcell  and  the  gravest 
&  experienced  persons  there  ;  and  if  any  such  alteracon  be  nuuh-,  that  it  be  only  temporary  for 
a  yeare,  and  if  it  be  not  coniirnied  by  me  wilhin  that  time,  then  to  be  utterly  voyd  at  y-  end  of 

^'""  y'''"'^ ''  <•''  ""•'  '•"■'■I'  ill  i'll,  as  if  sucii  alleracr.n  or  new  law  never  liad"  been  ])^mitte(i.     I 

tiierelbre  recomend  to  you  to  continue  y-  (■ourls  of  .lustice,  as  they  have  been  established  and 
used  hiliierlo.  And  as  to  y  cimice  of  Magistrates  and  Ollicers  of  .luslice,  I  nnist  r.'llTr  y'  to 
yo'-  prudence,  w^"  when  you  shalbe  upon  y"  place,  will  best  direct  von  to  those  persons  w'" 
have  most  .-epulacon  both  li.r  their  abilities  and  integrity,  and  lor  thos,«"  reasons  most  acceptable 
to  y  Inhabitants.  I5ut  yon  are  not  to  make  ;niy  (,llicer  for  above  one  year.'  or  otherwise  v" 
during  pleasme. 

3.  Vou  shall  not  lett  to  farme  any  part  of  y'  pnblicp.e  impositions  or  revenue  for  above  one 
yeare,  if  it  shalbe  found  fitt  to  fanne  it  ;  of  w-i'  as  yeti  can  be  mad.-  noe  Judgm.'nt. 

10.  For  your  better  prosecnteing  lb.  se  Inslrtumns  and  better  advanceiug  v'  good  of  y'  place 
&  territory  w'"  I  have  cnniitl.'.l  to  y..^  trust  ami  care,  you  shall  choose  to  vo'^  selli-  „f  y  ,„ost 
prudent  persons  inhabiting  w'"in  y,i^  governm' a  Couucell  con.sisling  of  such  a  number' a-  v()u 
shall  hml  convenient,  n..t  ■•xceednig  the  nnnd.er  «.f  Ten,  w'"  whom  yon  shall  nmsulf  upon"  all 

extraordmary  occashms  relateing  to  my  s.Mvice  ami  y  g I  of  y  cou"ntrv  ;  u  ho  shall  bold  their 

respective  places  dureing  my  pl,.asnre.  (unle.ss  they  shall  lorleit  v"  same  by  sona-  crin)e 
rendering  them  unworthy  thereof)  W"  Councello"  as  allsoe  y"  Magisirates  an.i  all  pers.uis  in 
places  of  benelili,  bejoie  they  enter  u|iou  y' execucon  of  their  ollices,  shall  lake  y  (),,tl,  „f 
Allegiance  to  His  Maji'sty  and  of  that  hdeliry  to  my  selfe,  as  alsoe  y  pe.'tdiar  to  iiis'ollice. 

IL  You  shall  permitt  all  persons  of  what  Religicii  soever,  rpiieth  to  inhabilt  w'"in  ^' 
precmcts  of  yo' jurisdiccMi,  w"'(,ut  giveing  y"'  any  disturbance  or  disquii^t  whatsoever,  lor  or  In 
renson  of  their  dilli.rring  opinions  in  matter  of  Keligion  :    Provide!  thev  give  noe  dislurbanco 

to  y  publi.pie  pe.iee.  nor  doe  molest  or  dis(piiet  others  in  V  Ir Nerei/e'of  their  religion. 

1-'.  In  assig-.eing  lauds  to  new  I'lauters  you  shall  as  neiv  as  y.ni  ...n  .d.serve  tli..  rules  m.d 

pi-oposil.ons  given  to  pl.mters  by  those  of   New   Ih.gl i  an.l   Marvlaml,   that   soe   al    V   leant 

Planters  may  have  e.,nall  ..ncmragem'  lo  plant  vv-in  y>'  precincts  as  in  any  other  neiuhboring 
colony;  m  w''  you  are  to  reserve  some  lent  to  .Me,  ^'  propor<M,n  whereof  must  be  leli  to 
yo'  <hscret.on  upon  tin.  pia.T  and  discourse  with  y  I'lanters.  .And  you  shall  take  what  care  yon 
can  fo  settle  n  good  correspon.ience  w-  y  neighboring  Knglish  I'lantac.ns  ns  well  tlu.se  of  New 
r.ngland  as  those  of  .Maryland. 


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13.  \ou  are  to  send  n.e  l.y  .l,e  f.nst  o,,,,or.unity  a  Map  u-  ye  ,,„,t  description  of  y  wl.ole 
..■.•-•.  ory  unci  yo^  .ovennn-  W'.  y  several!  J'lan.ae.ns  upon  it,  and  also  V  F  r.ilieatio-i  v  ^ 
nny  l.e.     And  you  are  hkewise  to  send  Me  a  list  of  all  y  ollieers  en,plove,l  under  you  •« 

governn,.  ,o,e„.er  .  i.h  all  pu..li,,,e  ehard.es  and  y-  present  revenues,  Iv"."  v^  p rid. ill"  ^  I 
nierease  or  dnnnnicon  tliereol  und'-every  head  or  arliele  of  yoMist.  ^      '^ 

It.  \on  are  to  lake  y-  !,es,  a.lviee  you  can,  an.l  to  transn.itt  an  Aeeount  to  Me  of  y  most 
easy  and  spec.hest  n.eanes  to  lessen  y  el,ard,:e  of  y^  governn..  w%„t  weakening  it  or  hazarding 
It ,  that  soe  by  degree,  i  may  reape  Iron,  thenee  some  advantages,  in  returne  for  V  ereat 
expence  and  trouble  I  have  been  at  in  protecting  that  Colony.    •  ^    ^ 

1-5.  When  opportunities  shall  oiler  then,selfes  (as  I  am  informed  they  frequently  doe)  for 
purchasenjg  great  tracts  ol'  land  for  Me  fron,  y'  Indians,  for  sn.all  sun.es  ;  you\eing  upon  y' 
place  can  best  judge  ot  y'  ..onvenience  or  prejudice  nmy  arise  ,o  Me,  either  in  end.racdng  or 
declmen.g  those  opport.nuties  :  and  therefore  J  relerr  y-  particular  wholely  to  yo'  discretion  W" 
y  advice  of  yo''  Councell. 

l.i.  In  case  of  your  death  (u-Miod  lorbid.l)  n,y  uill  and  pleasure  is.  that  Leiu'  Anthony 
nro,.khoI,.s  shall  succeed  you  in  y-  governn.-  of  New  Vorke  Long  Island  and  y'  rest  of  v«  lands 
u.Kl-  yo^  ...ust  and  ca,e,  and  y  l.e  pu,  in  ,  ,...,.con  these  instn.ccns  in  v^  sa.ne  n.am.e;  as  y.. 
selle  might  or  ought  to  doe. 

17.  Lastly  ;  no.wi.hst, g  m.y  clause  or  article  in  y"  i,o.ly  of  v  h.ws  ot   New  Vorke,  to  y 

con,.-a,-y,   All  X   a.-.'S  wnts.  executions,  ^^  ,,,.„,,  ,„„,,„„„,  ,„  ^,,,;  .,^  ^..  ^ 

'"■•■"  practi/ed  |,y  Coll.  \i,.holls  and  Coll.  Lovelace.  "  ' 

(iiveu  under  my  hand  and  Scale  at  Windsor  y'  1"  duy  of  July  1074. 


and 

least 


CanunUsion  a/  Major   A,ulro.  to  h-   CopUiin  of  a   Compani,  of  Foot. 

1  .\i»-V..rli  IjUrl.'j,  I'M.  a.  I 

To  Major  Kdui'  Aiidios. 

W,„:,„:.,s  tbc  King  my  soveraigne  Lord  &-  Ilrother  bath  b..en  pleased  to  pennit.  the  raisin,  of 
Y '""l""'.v '•'   '-t  to  be  ,ranspor,e.l  unto  New  V,.,ke  in  America  w-     ,is  Ma-'   1,    h     'e„ 

p  ease     to  g..an,  unto  Mee  by  Letters  V a,.      A, he... ,  .„•  y  ,„.,,  .,,,,..  ,1^ 

o      o„       .v..  n.ougb,  htt  ,o  consti„.,e  a,.d  appo.,.,  y„u  ,o  be  Cap.aine  of  y'  ..id  Co,..pa..     „f 
'"'".  '""'"'"•"  ••"'""^""'■'  '"  '""•  '—'-'  •'"■ sides  OIIice.-s     These  a,v  ,l.e,-elore  to  .,", 

'TT  ;■""""     '"■"""■ ■^""•"'  '"""^""'  ""•  ^'''''   ^'""l-'V  -  ^-'M-. .•  nccodndv 

""    ''"*;'^' ^'••■'•'r'  ""•  ^"''"'"'""  '""'  ^"' '-^  ""■••'-'■  ' • ^  -'  '■•  [-.•]  vour  l" 

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'    tv     •""  '"  r  '"  'l-r  Capta...e.      Au.l  v.,   likewise  to erv. d   Iblhnv  Hud    „ 

«I.Hlbe  >o'  U  ,.rr'     (Mven  und'  my  hand  and  Scale  ,U  Windsor  y'  f.r.t  of  July  lo?4. 


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C»..,»«on  of  t-W.,,;,.,  m,„,  ,„  &  x,W„^„,  „/  Major  An^ro,'  «,»,«„y. 

t  Ni'W-ViirIi  Kiilrii's,  CLI.  a.  ] 

To  ChristopIi«.r  I'illopp  L'  to  Kciin"  Aiuhos  Ksq'  &- 

W.iKiiKAs  1  Jmvo  I'-ought  (ill  out  oC  tl.o  u„o(i  ooinion   r  I,.,-  •      , 

'<--^>'-"  to  .:.ko  upon  you  y  CoukuuI  of  F^in..  oC  v^  .,■"','''''"  •""'  '■"•^"'-  >'"" 
exoreiso  y  olHcerH  and  hoKI"  of  ...  ,,„„.  j,.   .  ^„.„^  .f     "'' !'  ^;""l'-"y  am.r.In.gly  and  duely  to 

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■"'"   W-   l)y,v.  Kn,U    lu.ivl.y  appoinlod    „,y  Chnf  Custon.'  or   Coll...,.   „r   ,„v 

'"^""""^' >'^''''''"''--'^''-vo..andn.y...i,..T.n.,..l;'u;;v:;:,.:: 

A" "... .an.i;!..::.!z' :"  Z7':::vz ':' "  •:•  "•■"■ -'^"- 

«••-  NVw  York  and  ..-v.-rall  oth.T  .         1?     .,                   >l'"""'"k.  or  Long   Islan.l  togwIuT 
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in  and  by  y  saul  Letters  Patents  n.ay  n.ore  at  large  appeare  And  whereas  I  have  thougl,t  fitt 
to  estabhsh  severall  rates  for  y-  Custon.es  of  such  goods  n.erchandi.es  and  conioditves  aswell 
forre.gne  goods  in.ported  to.  as  goods  of  y  country  conieing  lo  .Nou  York.,  J  in.ve  tJ.ouH.t  litt 
out  ol  r  good  opn.ion  J  conceive  of  your  integrity  ability  and  (ittncss  for  that  s.-rvice  to  appoint 
and  constitute  you,  and  I  doe  hereby  appoint  constitute  auth,ut/,e  and  inipowcr  yon  y' said 
Will"  Dyre  Gentleman  to  be  my  Custon.er  or  Collect^  of  my  Custonu's  to  Icv/coUect  and 
rece.ve  all  and  all  manner  of  duties  dues  and  rev.-unes  as  shall  accTcw  and  ari'se  from  my 
Lustomes  of  Long  Island  \ew  Yorke  and  my  o.hcr  territories  ahoven.entioued  according  to  v' 
instruccons  as  yon  shall  herew-  receive  To  hold  y'  sai.l  place  dureing  n.y  pleasure  o.dy,  w"" 
such  lees  perquisites  and  emoluments  as  are  thereunto  properly  beh.nijiug  and  appertaineinge 
and  have  been  her..tofore  usually  alloxved.  For  w'"  this  shali.e  your  Warr'  Civen  under  my 
liaiid  at  \\  mdsor  y  2''  of  July  (74)  ' 


In..inivfion..^  for   .!/"/•.    M/(/',  the   Cnlhrlnr  at   Wu'-Yorl: 

[  N"i«-V,irk  I'lKrii!,.  (  I.I.  u.  ] 

Insfruc'hns  for  Will-  Dyre  gent,  appointed  Chcilc  Custon,'-  or  ('..llcci'  of  my 
C'uslomes  at  my  Colony  of  .New  ^„rk  and  u,y  other  'r.M-ritorics  in  Anu'rica. 

.V'  Tr  ''""  ''■ •'""■  '"  '■""■  •'•"••  '"".«  ^'^  >""  •'^''^'11  '•""ti"^'<'  nn.l  be  employed  by  Me  iu  y' 

said  On.ce.  well  and  truely  collect,  and  receive  all  lfa(cs  Hues  an.l  Duth's  ariseinu  a"nd  payable 
nnto  me  for  my  Customes  at  .N.-w  York  &•  a„d  to  y  cd  you  are  ,o  nu.ke  entries  of  all  ^oods 
imporl^ed  and  exported  and  lo  keep  exact  accounts  of  all  moneys  by  you  n.ceived  or  goods  in  lie. 
hereof,  ami  „,ake  distinct  a.ul  perfect  eutries  into  a  Mooke  to  be  provide.l  and  kepi,  .,f  ,hc 
Customes  yo„  ..ha  I  rcceiv.-  of  all  goo.ls  and  merchaudi/es  as  well  forreiunc  ...ods  iumorted  to 
.>ew^ork  as  goods  of  the  Country  comeing  Ihither,  together  W"  V  nan.es  of  y'  rcspc'tive 
I.ersons  from  wh.un  you  receave  y  .ame  u".  ,■•  .ships  names  and  ma,sh,s  name.      ' 

■-';   ^  ""  '''"'"  '""  ^'^"  '•'•'■'""  "'■  "•"'"  >"  ^'"V  "M.nl t   or  other  person   in  V  forhearauce   of 

ready  money  or  goo.is  in  lieu  thereof,  in  paym- of  their  Customes.  bul  shall  rec'eave  all  cusUmie. 
upon  passmg  entries,  unless  in  such  cases  wh..re  you  recei^e  positive  direccnn.s  Innn  n,v  Leiu- 
Ooveruour  m  y'  behalfe,  and  you  are  to  take  especiall  care  that  all  V  s"  Cnslo,nes  both  in  .V 
out  be  received  lu  money  or  goods  ad  valorem  as  l.u-merlv  hath  becna.ru.sionied 

••i.^ou  shall  dureing  y  time  aforesai.l  make  an.l  give  to  mv  Lein'  (i.^.r'  at  .New  York  a  trm. 
and  just  ace.  of  all  such  duties  dncs  or  moneys  or  goods  .sne  by  you  to  be  received,  ^^hc,hcr  it 
be  (run,  y  .Mcrch'  at  .N.w  Vork,  or  .sent  yon  by  y  Customr  oi  n"- other  ports  of  mv  sai.l  Culonv 
as  o«en  as  he  shall  thinke  lit,  t„  ,|..mand  ,v  .same  ;  ami  well  a,,',;  truN  ,„  p.v  ,.r  cause  ,.,  I,.: 
Pa"i  '"<"  m.V  said  LeiuM.-.n'  all  and  e^cry  y  said  snn.e  ami  Mun,.  of  nmnev,  asv.m  sh.dl 
m-,..v..  y  same  ;  takeing  .-are  to  dispo.se  of  y  .said  goods  soe  as  n.ay  be  best  lor"  n.y  ..dv,.„,age. 
uy  y'  d.reccon  of  my  ^aid  Leiu'  (iover' 

■L  \ou  shuil  nt  y  Teas,  of  the  Anunciation  of  our  Lady  ,n  evry  veare,  or  x^-^m  ten   days 
u(u,r.  fully  pay  in  and  .-lear  yo^  accounts  w-  „,y  sa.d  J .'  (iuV  of  all  y  n.oneyH  or  goo.ls  by 


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you  collected  or  due  to  me  for  v"  yenre  endinir  .it  v«  Fpn«t  -,f«r<.»  •  i      a      ■ 

Custonu.  i„  all  other  ports  of  my  «aid  (.olon^ilKU  they  L  ^be  d    iv^:    in'Il  it  T'  '"' 
every  ycare  together  w'"  yo^  owne.  "eiiveiea  in  .uul  cleared  once 

5.  loii  .shall  not  directly  nor  indirectlv  either  in  vnnr  «,.„„ 
other  person  or  persons  oHn  Con,.anv  l^^L^^^^^yX::  '""'"  "^  """"  °''  ""^ 

all  \-  f.'«"<is  shiill...  I.n.i.dii  into  v"  Ki„.',s  WarHmuse 

;;;!::;:,:;:;:::,r:: ;;: -^  ^-  - >  ^"-•■-  - '-■■■  -  -'«'-"  -: 

I.Mstly   a.ul  in  reffanl  it  may  soe  happen  y'  there  n.ay  he  s.nne  thinifs  omitte.l  u-c  o„„„.  ,,, 
soe  well    ores......  here,  as  ohserved  hy  n.y  ..i,,   (,...er^  when  he  slu.lhe  np..n  ^  p  -ou 

""  "'--'on.  to  ..b.s..,.v..  an.l  loUow  sn..l,  fu.tlu.r  n.les  and  direee.'.ns  as  y„u     hallh       t  n'u    to 


\V„n;n>f  to  pr.purc  a   I\,U„t  for  Sir   <i,„r,„   Carhrd  for  E,t,t  Jer,.,,. 

(N.»-V.irk  hlnlrli'i.,  Cl.l.  1:1.  ] 


w 


iiintiiAs  III.. 


.ng  my   S„v..rai.m..   I.on!  an.l    i;,„,|„.,.  h,,h   heeue  ploase.i    hy  his    letters 
•nts  un.le.   .lu^  (-vat   Seal  of  Kn^land  to  give  an.l  graunt   t '„d  ,nv  h.  res    A 

f""„ .•'";' "•;    '"   •^•-  '••".«'-"'  "'    A.n......a  now  ..all..d  hv  the  name  of  .New  Vol 

tog..|h..r  with   L.mg  I.slan.1  and  , several!  lan.ls  and  ter 


roiii  then.-.,  up  H,,.  .sn,;    i»..laware  ifii,  r  to  y- 


Nonhenu..sl   i.ian.h  .h..n.ol  wind,  is  in    11   J)..gr....s  an.l  10  nunut..s '..t  l.al.  • 


■  ^  ""■ "  """I'  "I'  H.M-liii«i,.n,"     ll-AiAA. ..,/•«  hMi  ,/,. 


rttii  uiuirr  l/m  /'r.>/irii/.>|-.«,  l\ti 


Hid  ou  the  .North 


Kt. 


i 

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J 

1 

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crosseth  over  thence  .„  a  streight  lyne  to  Hu.lHon'.s  River  in  41  Degrees  of  Latitude  :  These 
are  to  vv.ll  and  requ.re  you  forthwith  to  prepare  a  bill  to  passe  my  signature  conteyning  a  graunt 
o  r  aforesaid  lands  to  the  said  Sir  George  Carteret  and  his  heires,  reserving  the  annual  rent 
of  luenty  .Nobles  to  n.e  an.l  my  heires  ;  and  you  are  to  insert  such  apt  clauses  as  may  make 
n,y  sa.d  graunt  eflectuall  m  law  to  the  said  Sir  George  Carteret  and  his  heires.  Provided  that 
this  W  arr.  be  hrst  entered  with  my  Audit'  and  for  so  doing  this  shalbe  vour  Warr-  Given  uud' 
my  hand  at  Wydnsor  this  ^3"'  of  .July  lG7-i. 

To  S"-  Francis  Wynnington  Knt :   my  )  ^^^^' 

Attorney  Gen"  or  Sir  John  Churchill  }• 
my  Soil'  Generall.  I 


■'•f 


Pc/ifion  of  tlu-  Projm,fur.s  of  lieim-hen-wyrk  to  the  Jhdo  of  YorL 

[  .New- York  Eniriis,  i,l,l.  14.  ] 

The  humble  Pet .  .,.  of  y'  Patron  &  Proprietors  of  y'  Colony  called  Renselaerswick 
in  .New  Albany. 

S/icin  ill 

Whkkka.  New  York  .nd  Alb.ny  by  y'  las,  Trea.y  concluded  between  His  Ah.-"  of  Grea, 
.  .,nu.^  and  y^  >,a,cs  (  cncrall  nf  ye  ,„it.d  IWinces,  is  ,o  be  restored  unto  ills  Sacred 
Ma-  ,  he  i  MM, oners  nu.M  bnn.b  y  doe  n.ake  their  addresse  un.o  yo-  l{oy»  Hiulr  und^  whose 
i"...lM,e  junsdico.n  an.l  ,.„n,and  y'  said  Colony  of  IfensLrswick  is  scilna.cl,  n.ost  humWy 
cravemgy  the  sanU  olony  W"  the  neighborhood  calle.l  y- iMnj..],  ,v-  accordi.ig  to  y  ancient 
pnv  ...ges  a.  pr.-oga,iv..s  ha.h  been  comprehended  W.n  y^  jurisdicCn  and  hmitt^ofr  d 
C  o bn^,  as  yo^  p, u„ners  have  ..njoyed  iron,  y  (hunda.ion  of  v  Colonv,  as  ,h..v  are  n-a.lv  to 
make  goo.l  by  „u,hen,.ke  and  sealed  letters  Patents  and  lion.ls,  un.o  u.  Nov"  Jli.l/      ..  b 

C.nn"as  yo-  Hoy    Il,.l albe  pleased  to  ap, t  un,o  y.MV,i,.ners;  mos,   InunMv  cnu. ".g 

3      a.ne  pnvdedges  prerogatives  and  possession   may  be  .onti 1   unto  > ml  y' voMfov" 

ll.gh  may  be  pleased  to  c.Mnand  bis  (lovern'  Major  Andros  v'  bis  Worship  being  a;rived  at 
^ew  ^orke  may  in.orme  himself  of  y^  antien.  rights  jurisdiccon  ami  privil.  dges  of  y 
d.ovemen„oncd  Colony  o.  Henselaerswi.k,  w^-  y  I/'  I-atron  an.l   iTopriators  by  r  severall 

"'11  -'""nt  and  inlonnat.on  ,,1  ,t,  to  y  en.l  y'  yo'  Roy"  Higl,-  ,,.,ciously  may  be  "pleased  (o 
grant  unto  yo' petitioners  such  Letters  I'af.nts  as  y..  ifoy"  High"  according  ,o  his  princely 
wisdome  and  favour  ^ball  tliinke  litt.  -ft  b  "  pnuttiy 


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225 


Ovikr  refemng  the  preceding  Pdition  to  Governor  Andros. 

[  New- York  Knlrlcs,  CLI.  14.  ] 

Wheuea«  it  appears  by  tliis  herafter  mentioned  petition  v'  v"  famiiv  of  v  r?„.,»„io         i 
pretend  to  dive,  priviledges  i.n.'.nities  and  rights  X  certa"  Jl.':;  VL,'  C:    nJ     ^W 
Albany  .n  Amer.ca,  y-  particular,  whereof  cannot  welbe   deduced  here,    nor  y-   proo  1   Z 
c  early  .nade  out  as  upon  y  place  itselfe  ;  I  doe  therefore  hereby  referr  to   -ou  the  sa  Ipetitn  w- 
r  whole  nnmer  contained  therein;  requireing  you  as  soon  as  convenient  y  y       c^     , I    vour 
arm-all  .„  those  parts  to  hear  an,)  exannne  what  shalbe  offered  unto  you  by  y-  se  "  r    U^^^^^^ 
eoucerned   and  to  make  yo^  Heport  unto  me  thereupon,  as  favourably' for  j^'as  jus    I    and  v 
laws  will  allow.     For  w'^''  v' sliall.p  v,.r  w......t  r-:  ir  ,       ,        ,         as  jusulc  ana  % 

^^3.  day  of  July  1074.  ^  '"  ""^  "'^'  '"""^  '"">  ^^'"^^  ''^  Windsor  y- 

To  Major  Kdniund  Andros  my  Leiu'  ') 
and  iUm-vu'  of  \ew  York  &,■=]■ 


J>uke  of    York  to  (iorernor  Andro.  in  faoor  of  th.  Her.  Mr.    Van  li^n-selaer. 

L  Ni  H-Vork  Eulrli's,  CLI.  16.  ] 

Major  Andros 

himtl't'^i!;'!'  "*7"''''»'::^;-"'^  ■'-'"  '-""n.ble  request  unto  me,  that  1  would  recomen.l 

-'I- ;.:..  ::..,ii,';,::::;,,:':r:,,:.  "'r:;,,;:^' "'°" ""-  '"-■• - »- « -* »' "-i' 

•■i'i  July  1(J74. 


H 


'"'■rant  to  prepare  a   <irant   for  an   Annuity  to  th.  lurrl  of  SterUng. 


VVhe 


Mfm.lrn.  Tliiilx,.  Kurlc 
•If  ^U'rlliliMll.rairn'i'yl 
If  !>>  lli.>l)uk.-.ll,v„ur 
«r  (t>uiiifiiaii(-t>  hi'tc  htt 
finili)  ultialrir  uuy  Kiii. 

lllo}l||,.|lliir.rt|„TIMI|(|, 

IllMl.iMl.iv..|lk,.,ulm.; 

»t  )ii  h.'  •Iioiihl  n'li'iw 

Inc  »rnunl  of  ihl»  on- 

nultv. 

(8lgn«1)  ,(.  w. 

Vol.  in. 


«..As  I  have  though     tt  to  gne  unto  Henry  Earle  of  .S.erline  an  Anui.y  of  y  terme  of 

s  naurall  he  of  .cm  p^  ann  :  payable  halfe  yearly  and  issueing  out  ^f  r 

«le..r  remanuler  o(  y  revenue  of  my  colony  of  .New  Vork  in  Amerin,  after  all 


puhlnjue  chardges  there  first  paid,     The  (i;st  paym'  to  connnence  ; 
y    my  now  Leiu'  (Jovenr  Major  Andros  shalbe  quietly  possesse- 
lolony  .n  n,y  name  :   These  are  therefore  to  require  you  forthw-  to  prepare 
a  grant  or  other  htting  instrument  for  my  signature,  inserting  therein  a!!  Ld, 

2i) 


from  y  time 
1  of  y'  said 


V 


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Hans...  and  prov.NO.-s  as  aro  prop..,-  and  usuall  in  sucl,  casrs  an.I  vv^-  n.ny  s.ruro  y"  s"  Annitv 
toy-s"    Karlo  uh  al,ovo„,..n.-6„o.l.     F..,-   wind,  j-  shalbe  yo^  Wan'  and  it  i.    to  l,e  ento,   d 

Ti)  S'  Francis  \V 


^'  l-rancis  Wilmington  Kn'  my  Altoinoy  Ccn"  ) 
or  ti)  S'  John  Clinrcliili  Kn'  niv  Solicif  Ccn"  I 


Uan;n,f  a,tl,orhiu,j   (,\,r,n,or  A,„l,v.  to  .sro'  Coloud  LoveliM^^   Estate. 

I  N'(«-Yiirk   I'.lilri.'s,  Cl.l.   I.V  I 

WumniAs  it  app..an-s  l.y  ti...  a.rounts  of  Fran.'is  Lovda...  Ks.,^  n.v  iai.-  I,'  (iuvern'  ofN.-w 
^ork,  stat..<l  .nd  ....lit...!  I.y  Tl.ou.a.s  DHavall  Ks.,^  n.y  laf  A.uiit'  th,.,;.  ,lu„  ,],..,.  is  ,1,...  unto 
"...  iron,  y-  sa.d  Fnn.ns  Lovlan-  a  .onsidoral.]..  sum.  ofn.on.-y  an.ountimr  f.  V  snn,.--  ofahon. 
.s..av..n  thousand  poun.is;  and  being  intonm-d  y' y- sai.l  Frauds  l.ovdacv  hath  , son,.  ...slat,  in 
lands  an.I  hons.-s  hy  w-  I  may  in  son,,,  nn-asniv  W  n.ind.nrs.-d  n.v  said  .h'ht ;  Thes..  an-  to 
Nvii  author,/..  an.I  .v.p.i.v  y.„.  im,-.liat..ly  alh.r  y.,ur  arrival!  at  N.-u  V.,rk,.  vv-  „nt  l.-ss.  of  tin... 
tully  to  mto.-,....  yo.n-sdr..  what  .-stat..  ,vall  or  p.-rsonall  y- sai.l  iM'ands  Lov.-la.v  hath  at  that' 
pla.-...  wl.,..h  l.av..u.g  do,...  you  a,v  hy  .1....  .•.m,s..  of  law  to  poss..ss  vonr  s..)!'..  ,h..r...,C  in  n,v 
nan,o  an.I  to  n,y  us...  ami  to  ,v.vav..  y  .vn.s  issu.-s  an.I  p,-.,nitts  Ih..,-...,!' un.iH  |  shall,.,  satisfvii 
.sud,  sun...  and  smn.-.s  .,fn.,M..-y  as  shall  app.-ar  to  you  t.,  1...  .h...  an.I  ..w.-inu  nnto  n,.-  hv  V  .^ai.l 
h  ra,u.,s  Lov..  a.v.  An.I  lor  so.,  .h.ing  ,|,is  .shall,.,  y.,.  Warr'  (iiv.-n  un.l..r  n.v  han.l  at  WimLs.-r 
y  •>">  (lay  ol  Aug"  1(171. 

To  .Major  An.lios  my  L'  ami  / 
(iov.'rn'^  .)f  .Nt'w  Voik.        ( 


■l: 


Or<hr  to  put  tfw    Ihdt.s    Lnr.y  in  fnrr,    ni    X,  w- Yorl: 

1  Ni  «  V.Tk  Kiilrl.f.  ill.  i,\  , 

W.n;Ki;.vs  th.-r..  ar..  h..r.',mto  anm.xo.l  .•.-rtaino  Laws  estahlish,.,!  hv  authority  of  llis  .Ma" 
Lr...^  I'att.-nts  gra.,nt...l  t.)  ,„.•  an.I  .lig.-st.d  into  o,„-  v.,lui..,.  C.r  ^'  puhli.ju,.  us,,  of  all  v' 
t...T,tor...H  in  A.n..ri..,,  uml'  my  g„v,.r„...-  .■oii,..-t..d  out  of  V  .s..v,.rall  laws  in  ..tl...r  Mis  Ma" 
A,n,.n,.an  (\,lon„.s  and  I'lanta.ons,  upon  p..rusall  an.I  .•o„sid,.ra...-,n  of  w'"  it  app..ar,.s  y  th..,.. 
...ay  l„.  an  o.ras,..n  to  mak..  son.,.  alt..,a.„n  or  am..,,.!,.,"  in  .son,.,  parti.-ular  daus,.s  fWreof; 
h.-s,.  ar..  ih..,vlo,v  to  anthori/,.  ami  r...p,i,v  yon  to  put  in  .-x.-.-u.-on  V  sai.l  laws,  .-x.vpt  su.-l.  as 
shall  Imv,^  apparent  ....•o,.v,.ni,-n.-..s  in  then,;  and  atl.'r  vm,r  s.-ttl,.,,,'  at  Ww  York  w'.- V 
a.lv.....  and  h.-lp..  .,f  y.mr  (\Mm,-..ll  ....n-fnliy  to  p.'rus..  ami  .-onsider  v'  sn.n...  an.l  if  vou'dndeU 


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227 


.u.ssa,y  for  y.  ease  and  benef.tt  of  y  ,,eopI..  and  y'  ,.,o.l  of  n.y  nervico  to  make  any 
alt.".u..,ns,  a.l.lu.onH  or  a,.u.„.hu"  in  y'  sai.l  laws,  you  are  w"-  y«  <irst  opportunity  to  represent  y- 
san.e  un.o  .ne,  ,o  y^  e„.l  you  n.ay  reeeave  Iron,  n.e  «uei,  onl- an.l  dire'  o„.  as  shailn  „ els  ,rv 
..r  authon.e,ng  you  to  put  y^  sau.e  in  execueon.  And  for  soe  doeing  y  «lnd  your  W  f. 
Ci.ven  un.l--  n.y  hand  at  Windsor  y-  (i.  day  of  August  1 674.  ^ 

To  Major  Ai.dros  n.y  L'  and  ) 
Govern'"  of  Now  Y  ork.        j 


I 


Prochtiiiiitloi)  of  ({orirnor  AiiJriM. 

INi'B-Vnrk,  I'.  1).  (',  ;-i.] 

Tlif  first  IVodaniacon  Confirming  Kiglns  &  IVopertys. 
Ilv  Till.;  (loviMtNorii 

W,n.K..As  it  hall.  pl...sed  his  >h,j..sty  and  his  lioyall  Ilighuesse  to  send  n.e  with  authority  to 
UHe.veth.spia..eand(.ovenuuent  fron.  tlu-  Dutel.  and  to  continue  in  the  eou.n.aud  the'reof 
.mder  h.s  n.yal  Ihghnesse  who  i,a,h  no,  only  take.,  care  for  our  future  safety  and  defence  but 
a  soe  g,ve,.  .ne  ins  eouuuands  for  securi..g  the  .-ights  a.,d  pn.pertys  of  the  inhabitants  a..d  that  J 
■sheuhi  endeavour  by  all  f.ttn.g  n.eans  the  good  an.l  weltlne  of  this  I'.ovince  a..d  dependeneys 
under  Ins  gover-nuen,  'n,at  1  n.ay  not  be  wauting  in  any  thing  that  n.ay  conduce  theren.i 
;«".l  Un  the  sav.ng  of  the  trouhie  and  charge  of  a..y  con.ing  heither  for  the  ;atisfying  theniselves 
m   such    doubts   as   migh,    arise    n.ncen.ing   their   .-ights  a,.!   propertys   upon   this  change  of 

r^:r";^'f'^fy'^^^^^^^^^^-^-^^^^^^^  "'  '='"'"  •  ''-••  "'-«''^  '"^  ^o  publish^.nd 

,       ■'"      ^'""  ;'  '  ''•'"'*''■  ^"-'""^  l"-'^ 'S-^  '"■  .■'.-.cessions  heietofo.e  granted  an.!  all  estates 

also  all  legall,p..hc.all  p.-oceed.ngs  durb.g  that  govern.nent  to  my  arrivall  in  these  parts  are 
'."'•.■  •>■  ••m.fn-n.e.l ;  And  the  possessors  by  virtue  thereof  to  ren.ain   in  .p.iet  possession    of  their 

W  ;   m.    ';;  '""■'"•V::";"'-  '-  '-•'■'•  "-•   ""■  •—  '^--^  <"■  '--«  ii!ru.erh-  establisht  and  ill 
....   ....I.'.  1..S  .-oyall  highnesse  gove.nn,ent  is  now  again  conli,-n,ed  by  his  Kovail  Ili-^hnesse 

I'"    ;vh,ch  a,e  to  he  obse.ved  and  p,-actise.i  together  with  the  n.anner  a.,d  ti.ne  of  holding 
onrts   theiem  n.e.u-.ned  as   he,etofo,v.      And    all  Magistn.tes  and   Civill  ()tr„.e,.s   belon.Mng 
lhe,yu.,to  to  be  ch.,sena,..l  establisht  acco.di.,gly._(;ive,.,.,,der  my  hand  i,.  New  York  this 
"'...Ih  d;,y  ..f  November  in  the  twenty  six.h  year  of  his  Majesties  reign  annoq  ;  Domini  1C,74. 

Secryes  Office  IVovi nee  of  New  Voike  K  Axdros 

ie??''  'M""'""  ;■"'■■  "'^""   "■'""  ""'  '■'"""■''"''  ''"'•'""'^  of  entrys  begum.  October  the  31... 
.74  ,.ag    l;...  at  the  re.p.cs,  of  the  May.n-  .V  Aldermen  of  New  York,  this  seventh  day  of  July 
l"!'"^:,     hxAiat  &  eoniparat  p 

(Signed)         David  Jamimkn  Seciy. 


,.-,,.!*«, 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Conunissiou  dismlving  the  late  Council  for  Trade  and  Plantation.^. 

i  Board  or  Tmilp  Joumnls,  I.  1.  ] 

Charles  tlie  Second,  by  the  g.ace  of  GnJ  King  of  England  Scotland  France  and  Ireland, 
Defender  of  tlie  faith,   &-.     To  ali  to  whom  these  presents  shall  come  Greeting:  Whereas 
Wee  by  Commission  or  Letters  Patents  under  the  great  seal    oC   Kngland,   bearing  date  at 
Westminster  the  seaven  and  twentieth  day  of  Septen.l.er  in  the  fonr  and  twentieth  year  of  our 
Ke.gn  did  constitute  and  appoint  Anthony  Earle  of  Shaftesbury  and  others,  to  be  our  Standing 
Council!  for  all  the  atliiirs  that  concern  the  Navigation,  Commerce  and  Trade  Domestiq  and 
I'orrame  of  our  Kingdon-es,  And  also  of  all  our  Forraitn-  P'.u.  'ions,  (except  Tangier,)  with 
severall  powers  and  authorities  in  the  said  Commissiou  or  Letters  Patents  mentioned,  as  thereby 
may  more  fully  and  at  large  appear.     Now  Know  Yee  that  Wee  for  certaine  reasons  and 
tHjnsiderations   us   thereunto  moving,    have   thought  fit  to  Revoke  and  Determine,   the  said 
Commission,    And  Wee  Do,  accordingly,  by  these  Presents,  revoke,  make  vovd  and  determine 
the  same,  and  all  and  every  the  powers  priviledges  and  authorities  thereby  granted  ;     And  we 
do  also  will  and  strictly  charge  and  command  all  and  every  person  and  persons  .Nominated 
or  any  ways  concerned    in  the  said  Commission  to  forbeare  to  act  or  intermeddle  in  anv  the 
aftaires  matters  or  things  aforesaid  by  virtue  or  colour  thereof:     And  Wee  do  hereby  authori/,. 
direct  and  appoint  Benjamin  Worsley,  Escjuire,  Secretary  to  the  said  Council!,  and  l\\  the  other 
person  and  persons  wlio  have  or  shall  have  any  Books,  Pa,,ers,  or  writings  touching  any  matter 
or  thing  acted  or  done  by  virtue  or  ii.  pursuance  of  the  said  Commission  or  any  way  in  debate 
or  consueracon   before  them,   forthwitli   to  deliver  or  cause  the  same  to  be  delivered  to  the 
Clerkeof  our  Prny  Council!  attending,  whose  receipt  shall   be  a  sufHcient  discharge  without 
any  further  or  other  warrant  or  direction  whatsoever. 

In  witness  whereof  Wee  have  caused  these  our  Letters  to  be  made  Patents:  Witness 
Ourselfe  at  Westminster,  tlie  one  and  twentieth  day  of  December,  in  the  six  and  twentieth 
yeare  of  our  Uaigne. 

Barker. 


Sir  Joseph    Werdm,  Secretary  to  the  iMik,  of   Yorl;  to   Gor.rnor  Andros-. 

[N\'«-Vcirk  KnlrUii,  i  I.I.  IT.] 

We  have  not  as  yctt  rec"  any  lett.T  from  you  since  your  arrival!  at  \ew  Vorke,  but  v'  news 
of  y  ,8  come  to  us  severall  wayes  by  y'  exchange  news  and  particularlv  bv  .M^  De  la  \M  whose 
correspondents  in  y-  parts  a.ljacent  to  you  have  loun.l  wav...  to  inform  him  of  most  y- hath 
happened  about  y'  time  you  arrived  tliere.  ^ 

I  write  r  cheifeiy  not  to  loose  y  opportunity  of  a  ship's  passage  thither  w^"  is  now  in  V 
Downes  or  Dover  IJoa<l  to  pay  her  i  Custome,  but  moreover  I  will  acknowledge  to  you  y  lie 
uiuKsome  impatu-nce  to  hear  from  you  what  sort  ofcon.putacon  may  be  nuul  of  your futur 
iehcities  m  a  place  w-  I  ,i„d  ...,,resented    here  nn.ler  many  diflering  ..haracters      but  mos 
especially  I  would  fame  know  how  far  y-  publique  revenues  are  likely  to  support  y  publicke 


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tZt'J^"'  "^'v    T.  ''"•  TT-  ""■  '"''  '""^-""•"'fe'  r  custcne..  what  likelyhood  there 

^^t  gu  •  y  Dutrh,  and  lastly  whether  y-  havh.g  ol,tain,.d  lieences  for  a  few  ships  to  coe  and 
.•on,e  d.reetly  'tw.xt  Holhnul  and  New  Yorke  wa«  heretofore  y-  great  secret  to  rae'y.  Custom  s 
Mhereby  n,  n,an.ta.no  y^  guarrison,  and  is  still  of  y- indispensable  „ee,  sity  LAviZZu 
pos.Uveiy  as.-rts)  -.  y.  w'N.nt  it  y-  gnarison  cannot  subsist.     The  Custon.es'a    now  raM 

I"t:i  :rs::  ^  'r  ^"""v  • "  ^^^  '""''"^  "'--^  "-^  '^'"«  •'^•■■^  -  ~^  ^°  ^  - 

luucn  as  snail  defray  y  charge  of  y'  governni' 

I  have  ventured  to  give  you  these  hints  afresh,  but  I  make  noe  doubt  yo^  owne  observacon 
bere  and  experience  will  suggest  to  you  „,any  of  greater  weight ;  and  1  hope  you  will  not  faUe 
by  every  opportunity  to  transmit  them  hither  to  ^ 

S'  James's         )  ^''''  &:' 

Feb^  y  i:]"-    i(;7|  |  J.  W. 

J'.S.     1    had    alhnost    fbrgott    to    tell  you  y'    we    have    as    vet    done    nothing    towards    V 
.ijustm.  s...  (,,„,,,  ,;,,„,„,,  ,,,^,„„,i„,,^  ,„  ^,..^^.  ^_^^^-^^  ^  vou  wi  Hake  ca  e 

0  keep  all  things  m  y^  same  posture  (as  to  y-  Dukes  prerogatives  I  profK.ts)  as  they  were   n 
u.ur  predecessors  time  nntill  you  shall  bear  of  some  alteracms  agreed  to  here 


0>./.r  nu-rrln^  all  affair,  of  Plantation,  cfv.  to  a  .Committee  of  the  Prinj  Council 

[  I'rivy  (.'iiuncil  Hp^.Ut,  C.  li.  ||,  xi.  SOS.  ] 

Whitehall,  y  I -J'"  ofMmrh,  l(!7t. 

Present,  -  Lo.  Keeper  Earle  of  Carbery 

Km  :  of   Uridgewatcr  j.ord  Mavnard   " 

Karle  of  Craven  ,^„„|  ,5^,^,.,.,^. 

-M'  Sec'  Williamson 

The  Right  Hono-  The   Lord  Keeper  of  y^  Create  Scale  of  England  this  day  acquainted  y- 

Joan   by  his  >  a-  Connnan.l,  that  Ins  Ma'^"  haveing  been  pleased  to  .lissolve  &  Kxlgni  1      "s 

a  .    Council  of  Trade  &  Korraine  Plantations  whereby  all  matters  under  their  cogni«     e    " 

l-«t  loose  and    a.    large,    lla,l  thou.h.    lit    .0   commit   what  yvas   muler  their  inspectio.     a  d 

nianagcmen,   ,0  the  Co„,nm f  this   ,5oanl  appointed  for  matters  relating  to  Tn^     d      s 

>  3/    m'"'""^'  'K  u""  '""■''  '* '■"''^'"■^■'■'  ''"'•''  '''-•''*  '^-'-  ^"^'     ..Lauderdale,  D  ke  :^ 

>  01  de    M„  ,..csse  o,   N   ...cesier,  Karle  of  Ossory.  Lord  Chan.berlam,  Earle  of  Bridgewater, 
Larl,  of  K..sex    Karle  of  Carlisle,  Larle  of  Craven,   \iscount  Fauconburg,   \iscount  Halyfax 
Lord  Perk.,  ey,  F.or.l  Holies,  .NP  X'icc  Chamberlain,  >!■  Secretary  Coventry.'.P  Sec"   V^l  b^^  son 
AP    Chancellor  o.   y^   Kxc p.c,    yv   Chancellor  of  y   Dut.'.hy,    .^  M^.peaker ;    a^d    did 


! 


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NKW-VORK  COLONIAL  ALVNUSCRFPTS. 


,.aHin.Iarly  onler  that  y'  Lord  Privie  S.alo,  tl.e  Karlo  ..C  I»ri.I,..wa...r.  Karl,  of  Carlisle    Farl.- 
()(  Cravon,   \  iscoiint.  Fain'onlx-rir,  Viscount  IfilvCnv    i       i  r.    i    i        »,  ,-  '-miisit,  i-.arlc 

M'  Cliancoilor  of  v  Fvh,...,,,,  .1  "       '  ^''•'•'^'■'•7,  M'  A  .,■.•  (^I.an,l„.rlain,  an.l 

.i.^  or  ti:  ■  ^     "  r:^  rrr :'  "^■"•"""r"  ""^t"'"-  ^""  ^•"■■•'■'"'•" "-  "-^ 

l-.^sinp,Ks  „uMa  ,.o„s,an   r  V  T"""'"", "'   •'"""'   """"'''^••"'    A'"'  timt  their 

tlu-ir  results  and    W    1  J  "  ■''•"■''"'"'•  "'"'  "'"'""  '••'""'  "'  "''^  ^^•''  '"  <*"""-"  "f 
pa,u.rs^o,,::i;              r         '^ 

tiiey  shall  be  infom,..;iH,                ^  "">  "'  '"'  ^f"'^' «.'-k1   I'lautalions,  in  whosesoever  CuHtody 

....;.nll:^::^::::;r:;;;::;z;;;;:;%:;';::;r^^    — -i" ^ 

J.    \|(II()I,AS. 


1  N''>>-Y..|l,   Ciiiri,...  Cl.l,  i;.  ] 

Afajor  AudroM 

There  beinu  a  ship  in  y-  Downes  houM.l  lor  v..^  narls  (or  iioxton^  I  o,.,l  ..„.      r     ■• 
t<»  t.-il  you  I  have  r..."  vo^  l.Mter  to  n.v  sellL  ...wl  ..r        ,  ^  '      '"'''''  '"'  "'  >    '>l'l">'t«"Mty 

V  1'^  an.l  C".  De.'  I.s    „■,  t        1         ^  '""' I' "•^'■''  >""  "•  "'v  .Srretarv  .late.l  50  N.u-  an  I 

iotter;;;''  I;.!;!  ;.„'"'  '"'^^  "■"'  ■  ^'^"  >""  •"-•■  "-"--'^  ~rs  ,0  y^  partienlars  in  .h.;:' 

First  y",  touchinir  Cenerall  Asseniblves  w''  v  iw.„i,l  .  .1 

11.eir  neighbour  Colonies,  1  thinUe  v  ,.       .^  ,1,  ne  7'  ^ ""      "'""^  '"'  '"  '"'''^"•^'"  '"' 

ns   heing   not   at  all   ..onn.rehen i    i„  "'"•"''-•""•■^'P' "".V  n.oenn  of  y  kind,  both 

.overu.^  already  establXd  ':;;:■  I' ';:•'::':;:;;;:  ;";-'  -7--   -'■  r  .orn.e  of 
i'='ri"'".  siuee  V'  may  be  as  easih-  ..b.-.i,,        .  ^  '""  "'  ""-''  W'-'''^'""'''  >'  '"^iv 

'^'.'.■ndl  Assi..s(vv-^  LeTt     ;  '?,  "'^- '•'""•""   '"•  '""•"•  -''''•—   '«.  you   at  their 

Who  in  all  probal    itv  w  .     li       ■      ":'"  ""i" ''"'"'''  <"^  •'"^•''-)  -*■  --"y  I— "t. 

NVx.  I  a  Love  of  -..Mr n     .    '"'"    '-l"-'"^'"--  ■'  -.other  eonstituenn  wer.  alloue.l. 

As  .0  r  wan,  of  .no.a,  loi  ordinar;  :o.::  1  Xr::;i::T:::''  ""■ "  '"'■"^■"■'•'■• 

present  re.nedy  fbr  y  in.-onvenienee,  unless   I  should   b      .        '  ^        I  "''''""■'"  ""  ""^' 

tl'..usan.l  ,.o,n.<ls  as  'tis  no,   Conveni....   <„  ■  '"'  "'  '•">"''"'.'-'  ^"''  '"""v 

-.■■■..,  nyied.  unless  o,    a   live     ^  ,  ,      ,  :;*';'   ''''''' ^^^  '">•  '""'    '>'"   '-'-'  ''' -- 

<-ou..,ry)  i,  would  soo.a.  be  .       y       ai.v  •;■"""  '"■""""  ^""  """'''  >"  ''"'•"^•'^'•'^''  -^'^ 

.liseourse  with  s tnere  a  ,     on    •■  h  ."'l  T7J'''"'  "  ""'■     '''  ^"•••'•"'"'^'  "■"'^   ""■  >'  "I"'" 

as  tnav  co.npeusate     'h       n   ,         ,  ,   ''  ",'' ''  ''''''  '"  '^""^'■^'  ■"  «1-'-'  ■'"  -'•'  value 

usually  barter  for.       h '  vi"  :;""'  \   ='t""'"^"  ""•'  '"'"'  "'-'•  >'  <—>!•>-  w-  v,.u 

I.n.poseso,newav,ro,JLLuw.r'? ''[■''   """""  '"  ''"''  '""'   '  "'''"^"  ""'"-  von 
Tonebin..  v^  Bonn  1  v,'  J  '''  "'    ""'''^'  "  "'"  '"'V"  '"'t  li"!"  li''-  fn.n.  benee.  " 

w..e  se,.,eS  by  cz:;' i:  ::^:j:-::  ;:;::^  -'---  y-  an.  i..  y^ .,,, ,. ,.,, 

-  .ne  (porhap«  you  have  entryes  of  r^f^:  ttT/rtH^lJrr^^^^ 


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m'xt  r'  !;■  t' nlr^r"'"'?'  '1/  'V'"'""'^  "'  "'"^"  "'■  ^'"""-•'-'^  -•'■  '"  '-  on  r  edge 
'"M  >     ol    y    liver  Mamiific'  iiortlnvanis  as  Car  as  tlicv  nlfaso    nr„vi,l...l  .1       1  . 

when,  it  i„..,i,u.  W..,,,,y,  s„e  as  at  noe  ti.no  ,0  appro, .,  ;  T^ti^'^  ""  '    Tr 

Hud.o„.  r.ver  (or  New  York  J.ver)     A...,  ,.  (,^  «.,,H)  t::  .^J      ^  ^^Z^^'^  B;;^ 

w  e  I..r  .t  were  or  noe  ,ny  opinion  i.  'tis  l.e.t  only  to  nn.ke  accon.lions'of  y'^n    Zpor^ 

■soe   I  p„K.s,|.ie  to  pre,s..rve  y^  utn.o.st  lin.i.tH  Cor  „,e  y'  n.y  Patent  given  n.e  a  title   1  ^"'''^' 

lu.  nex,  par,...ular  in  about  Salt,  an.l  ]  tl.inke  y-  -tis\v..ont  d'ubt  vvhe;    '  e  le  touching 

y' Conuui.ty  n.  y  rates  of  ,l.e  (U.s,on.e,s  was  alltere.i,  it  was  intended  y  aH  .^  t     sed      Z 

KMul  3on  ha  e,  hy  adv.se  ol  yonr  Couneell,  left  it  wholly  out  y'  rates  you  have  publi  hed 
"'1      appeares,  hesules  what  n.ay  be  apply...l  to  y-  tishery  (w^-  yJn  will  doe  well    o  en™ 

:?"::;:;:r:;;;;;i/r 

l-nstly  I  shall  lett  you  know  that  I  an.  well  salisfyed  with  your  proceedings  hitherto  and  V 

^'  V""  bv  Zr  e  'T""  rr ';;  ■■'  ""^^ ■  "'^^""^  '^""'^ '  ""•"■■"«  >••"•  -'■■  '■•^^^'  --  "> 

.n„;i       ■•  ,  '"'^   ''      ■"  '"''   """'^  y"'  «"^'''-'">''   V  y^   people  may  be  W'our 

pprehens.ons  ol  any  injustice  towards  y-  and  yo^  selle  se..ure  in  tiu.i;  w  llin,  eon.iianee  ,0  ^ 

::r ::'::    ';;  ^"V"" '  '■;"'■" ' '-  ^-^  ^''■" ""-"  '^'"'""-)  ^"  '•--"•--  -^-  -^ 

ife    i      so'         1        '"'f "   '"    '"■"  '*"■"   '"^^-'»-'""   -  >'•   -y   '-   o'-trueters  in  your 
peileetnig  soe  good  a  worke. 

iMually  I. ^„„,e„d,oy.n,respociall  care  (as  n,y  Secretary  h         done  in   his  letters)  v'   vou 
v.ll,  u     al   J    speed  and  eertanity  you  .an,  sen.l  n.e  an  estin.ate  of  all  y'  publique  chardge  imd 
-p-nue  l.xt  or  ac..,denlall,  y-  by  a  just  ballance  thereof  I  n.av  take  those  measures  here  V 
slialbe  lor  my  owne  advantage  and  most  for  His  Ma"  service. 

S'  .lanies's      ^  ^  "'"  ^° 

fi  Aprill  1(17")     ( 


(h»un^tUr  of  ///.v  JA,>.v///'.v   Connril    fur  ]>lai,tati,m   Afair.s  to  the  Coloni,.,. 

I  I'Innliiliiinii  (ii'n.Tiil  Knlrlvn,  XX.Xll.  ',l.  | 

Alh.r  oar  very  hearty  eonnnendations  to  you  His  .Majesty  having  in  his  wisdome  thought  Ht 
to  supercede  the  (Jonmussion  by  which  his  Comu-d  of  Trade  and  Plantations  lately  Acted  and 
thereby  restoring  all  the  business  of  that  nature  to  its  accustomed  channel  of  a  Committee  of 
Jlis  I  rivy  Conned.  An.l  bis  Majesty  having  nu.re  esp.>ciallv  eonnnitted  to  a  select  number  of 
the  Moard  wherc.l  war,-,  the  care  &  maunagt-ment  of  things  relating  to  his  I'lantations  We  have 
ther..|..re  thought  it  couveni..nt  to  give  ymi  advertisnient  thereof,  and  as  we  are  by  his  Majesty's 
conunau.!  possest  of  all  the  books  and  papers  of  proceedings  of  the  said  Council  so  that  we  may 
bee  able  to  carry  on  Our  observations  and  knowh-dge  of  what  concerns  that  ( Idand  or  Plantation) 

'  Mitiimroiiei.'k.  —  Ei>. 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


and  bee  still  .n  n  cnnncity  to  Rive  his  Majesty  nn  account  of  the  same.     We  sliall  expect  from 

you  a  clear  cS.  lull  accompt  in  writing  of  the  estate  and  condition  in  which  you  found,  and 

entered  upon  tU.t  (Is/.,./ or  P/.nnanon)  as  to  the  description  of  the  country  "&  comn.odities 

hereof  the  laws  and  rules  of  government.     The  Officers  civill  and  &  Eclesia.sticall  and  Military. 

His  Majesty  s  Revenue,  The  ellective  force  of  his  Majesty's  pay,  the  number  of  Planters  and 

leople,  &  how  n,any  of  them  are  men  able  to  bare  arms,  the  wav  of  tra.le  carrved  on  both 

outward  i:  n.ward  &  in  the  Country.     The  condition  of  the  iUMghbourinq  Countries,"  and  places, 

nnd  upon  what  terms  you  live  with  each  other,  and  generally  of  all  things  whi.d.  you  in  vour 

discretion  whom  His  Majesty  hath  trusted  with  a  place  of  that  importance  shall  judge  necessary 

for  our  full  information.     And  also  wee  pray  an.l  desire  of  you  to  transm.tt  unto  us  n  Journal 

of  all  things  which  have  passed  since  your  arrival  there,  and  from  tvme  to  tyme  of  what  .Inll 

occurre  for  the  future  in  relation  to  and  upon  the  distinct  heads  afoivsai.l   And  so  not  doubtin.^ 

of  yo  care  to  advise  us  in  all  things  that  may  conduce  to  His  Majesty's  service  and  our  better 

discharge  of  the  trust  reposed  in  us,  wee  bid  you  very  heartily  farewell. 

From  tl  e  Court  at  Whitehall  ^ °""'  '"''^  '"""'"«  '■''■'*'"*'** 

the  li  day  of  Aug:  Ki/.i. 


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Sir  John    W,nh,u  Swnfar.,  to  fh,    lh,k,:  uf    Y,,i:  /„   (iuva-nor   Andro,. 

IX.'H-Vi.rk   Ijilrii-!.,  li.l.  I'j.  I 


Mr 


I  am  in  debt  to  you  for  two  former  of  vo"  of  v  l-V  and  :.'(i"'  of  Kebmirv    ,.  .,!„  ,  .■  i 

of  y^.o..  of  Apriii  w..  r  papers  eucios;.  w^^.  \  rec^  bv  Cap,,  t::::::^;:^.  1^^: i::^. 

able  before  now  to  returne  you  an  answer.     !  |,M-merlv  acouain.e.l   Mis  |{.,v»  II   w-  v 

nf  loadeing  y'  Castle  frigot,  w-  timbe.  from  New  V.,,1. .  u  .on  v..  b  1.    J    ,        "  "  n"""" 

|n,m  New  Ki^lam,  and  Virginia  of   y^  iuipo^biUtv  o,  havL;  her  l;;':;:;;  :^;;;:  '^C^^Z 

;;t:;.ing  ir  t:;;:::;;;.::  :;;r: :: ::;;;  :z.:;r:t-  -  >  ■  ^ -• -< ->• 

by  you  fi.r  r  best  advantage  of  ll,s  If.  „.  n.,...,.,  "  ''   ^^     '^^  '"'""'  '"'■'■  '""'  ■"•'"'""'•" 

The  ship  is  salely  arrive, 1  y'  timber  and  planke  unloaded  in  |/is  Ma-  vard  „  J)..„„or,l  •   i, 

IS  very  goo.l  ol   itskindau.l  comes  seasonably  for  His   Ma"  ^.tv,,..    ,,1  "'I'll-d.   ,i 

':r  •"':••"';:•  ""•^ ■ -••  ->"'"-''^y'  ahho;:i. ;;:;:;;;;::::';:;;:  ^-;. 

y  freight  will  not  upon  y  best  calculation  wee  can  make  cuntervale  hal.c  v  c  ,  rge 
must   ,..  a.  in  paym'  of  y'  seamen's  wages,  besides  V  victualling  of  V  ship 

And   now   I  am    upon  y  article  i,   falls  in   my  vay  ."  a,..p.ainle  you  w- a  paper  I  m.  t  w- 

:;  r  :z;;;:;:::;;-- 
i;r;^i;::ir':::T,-;;;::;;;.-,'lL;;:i;::;-^^ 

and  sent  to  y  Mast' Attend- and  .M' Siiipwriuht  of  hi«  Mv  v,..-,!    i  '"•"•'^"  "'  ^    M^^ 

..rv,,  r  ..p  f-™  ,i.e  ,„  .„,  „ ...  L  r.i:„i;/:;„r.:';s.''::.r;:;;:,t ;:; 


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rare,  they  l.avc  re.forod  [returned  /]  .  CerlKicate  y'  she  was  full  and  advantageously  stored      I 
have  seene  y'  ace'  transmitted  hither  of  y^  charge  of  y-  eariro   for  w'"  v'  Dnk.!  ,  ! 

wtb  V"  nn,rini  T^-  If     (V        «<-<•.,•  o    "'  ^    K^feo,  lor  w     J    JJuKe  seeuies  charged 

nl   h  v!        nt  ff       ^'^'^''"^'"'"-y-  «-y'  I  P—.e  it  is   intended   his  R.  H. 

.1.       h  vo    red.tt  guen  hnn  for  y  prohtts.  of  r  goods  it  was  bought  W^  at  y-  san.e  rate. 

H.s  U.  II.  has  fully  cons.dered  ol  y^  reasons  and  gro.nuls  w-  induced  you  to  n^mitt  y'  Dutch 
«h,,  (n.ent.oned  ju  yo^  IrO  of  y"  20.^  of  Feb^  1074)  to  pass  W^   her  ladeing  ofV  P  ■■  nke  and 
P.pe   staves;  and  ,s  very   well  satisfyed  w-  your  care  to  comply  punctually  v^r  Act    of 
.Nav.gatu,n.     lou  doe  very  prudently  in  all  matters  of  difficulty  (as  In  this)  to  take  y«  adv  ce  o 
your  Councell  both  tor  your  owne  safety  an.l  ^ '  good  of  His  U.  II.  Colony. 

have  c-nnunieated   to   his  R.  H.  your  Ire  of  the  .>()-  of  Aprill  1075.  w- ye  copies  of  y- 

y^^V77:'\ '" '"  rr''''^'''  "*'  '^^  "''^^^""s  ^"  y  *»"""^--  --tings  o?  ««„.  of 

J     chede  of  y  Dutch  m  y'  cdy' ,  and  his  if.  H.  seems  very  well  satisfyed  w'yo' care  and 
(•'••-"■<•  .;"!u.'lhng  and  con,poseing  those  .lisorders  w-  soe  much  calmeness.  ^ 

suhwZ!','rV''''' ;■"''•'"''''■  "''''"''"  '"•---'<> '^••'•I-  r  P.'0,.le  in  due  obedience  and 
li       i  r  ""'"'""""^  •""-••^"•^  '""ti"y  «''verely  supprest,  but  reives  wholely  upon  your 

lrecta.Ksnoonnpos,  anything  that's  hard  &  se^  ere  upon  y- ;  and  there.i^re  doubtless  von 
n     well  to  p.n.„  y  person  y'  soe  earnestly  peticoned  for  it,  to  be  adnntted  to  be  sworne 
upon  Ins  subnnss.oM,  and  I  hope  y"^  rest  will  tbllow  bv  his  exan.ple. 

have  shewed  his  |{.  H.  y^  .M,,,,,,..,  proposition  at"  Albany,  who  wishes  your  endeavours  may 
^^  11  Ml,  eeed  at  your  goe.ng  up  thither  to  settle  nnitt"  betweene  y™  and  y-  French.  It  will  be 
o  goo,l  use  to  us  as  well  as  y-  if  you  can  bring  to  pass  y'  good  un.lers.anding  betweene  v"-  as 
y  y  French  may  not  come  on  y  side  yM.ake  or  IHver  Canada  to  .liver,  yMrade  or  anoy  the 
>rahakes  and  Ins  it.  H.  desires  you  will  en.ploy  your  best  care  an.l  Jonduct  in  the  well 
nianag.-ment  ot  an  allaire  of  soe  great  impi.rtance  to  his  service. 

lILs  1{.  H.  has  taken  notice  of  y-  strL'ter  peace  you  have  concluded  with  the  three  Southern 
"<l.an  Nacons  an,!  as  to  y  nnnther  of  D^  Ifee.l^  and  his  .serV  be  leaves  it  wholely  to  you  to 
deale  w  y     nd.ans  tor  satista-tion  a^ains,  ,he  n.alelhcto"  in  such  n.aner  as  n.ay  best  stand  ^^• 
y  bono'  and  safety  of  your  government. 

The  last  clause  in  yo'  Ire  of  the  •-'..-  o,'  Aprill  touching  y  Salt  is  long  before  y  answered  to 
you  m  b,s  1{  II  Ire  ut  y  .i-  of  y  same  .non.h  ;  where  you  have  his  ord'  lor  leaveing  it 
wholely  out  of  y'  booke  of  Rates.  ' 

'I'!'.;  .nMtn.versie  touching  y  Boston  ship  arrested  by  M'  Dyre  seemein«  to  have  in  it  n.atter 
'•  'I';  '-1-.V.  t  -n.ght  it  n.ost  adviseable  for  n.e  to  have  y  opinion  of  y  Ju.lge  of  y  Ad.niralty 
v>li.  -••'•'?(  "lly-nsalered  y  state  ,.fy  ease  as  you  have  represented  it  in  your  Ire  of  I.V^ 
•;  ■'■  .  U'7  hath  dec  ared  bis  opinion  to  be,  that  y  sai.l  ship  if  it  can.e  into  "y-  possession  of 
ut.h  a  any  tune  by  any  maner  of  means  .lureing  y  hostility,  was  well  jud.vd  ,„  be  t.  pri/.e 
In  (.oven.  I  alue,  an.!  y  y  Mayor  &  Aldennen  did  justly  in  allirnn,,..  his  ju-lgnnent.  and  ihat 
y'-.  and  your  (ouncellcanm.l  reverse  it.  y  possession  of  y  Dutch  ^es,ing  in  V"  an  absolute 
prnpcrty  of  all  y  n.oveables  ,hey  tooke  from  us  dureing  y  late  warn  This  SirYeolin  .lenkins 
Haul,  to  be  soe.  both  by  y  g.-nerall  law  ot  Nacms  and  by  y  V"  article  o,  y  treaty  at  Rreda  w- 

«„,!!:"„":::,:' u/TK^r  7^^^-'- •'•■-»-  ^^ ., ....,.,^.  ,„,,,„„.,  n,.. ,,„,,,„,,  e.,,,,,,  ,,,„,. 

.w;;;,::;:; :; ,: ;: ; rv::; w:;;::rr/!'"ri;-  ■'"'•• 7^::^r: '-  -"  '■••  ''• '■-  ''■■•^•"  ^^^^ 

,„.       .  „     ', ""•■''"'"'*'"'•"""'  .""i""*'i/.(j.  .\.\XIV,  .\.\XV  —  Ki, 

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was  confinmnl  by  y'  of  West.ninster  y'  JO'"  of  February  IC.7^  Rut  as  to  y'  moveables,  I  doe 
not  know  but  y'  Ire  sent  fron.  y'  Duteh  Acbnirall  Evertson  to  v^  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  New 
lorke  before  y-  rendition  of  y  plaee  (pron.iseing  to  all  men  their  estates  and  liberties)  may 
make  an  alteracon  i„  the  Case,  they  haveing  had  upon  y'  (it  seen.es)  all  their  estates  secured 

I  have  likewise  received  Sir  Leolin  Jenkins' opinion  as  to  y'  other  poynt  touehing  Calue's 
.lud.e.all  procee<in.gs,  who  sayes  that  they  are  not  to  be  questioned  eithe'r  as  voyd  or  unjust, 
durenig  Ins  power  there,  nor  is  it  to  be  inquired  into  what  co„,i.«io„  he  ha.l  to  erect  Courts  of 
Justice  or  execute  y'  will  of  '  is  superiors  (or  his  owne)  dureing  his  possession  of  y-  place,  'tis 

jurt  bell,.     11  he  hath  ,b, .s  wrong  (though  ags'  articles)  while  we  were  under  his  govenun* 

wee  are  now  w.tho..;  nMnedy  (.u.less  it  1„.  fron,  the  mere  bounty  an.l  generosity  of  y  States 
tn-nerall)  the  peace  haveiug  established  an  anmestie  as  extinguishes  ail  right  and  pretence  of 
accon  or  peti.nu  or  redress  on  either  party.  These  points  being  thus  state.l  and  resolved  by 
^  Leo  n.  .)enkn.s,  |  doubt  not  but  you  will  thereby  be  able  lo  knowe  how  to  governe  vo^  selle 
j.Mo  those  particulars  ;  or  if  for  other  reasons  you  thinke  it  expedient  „■  be  slow  in  detennining 
hn.gs  of  y.  nature,  y-  you  will  then  use  such  fitting  cautions  as  at  last  may  not  leave  you  lyable 
to  .•..,«»,..,  and  without  plausible  reasons  to  justity  y,ur  .loubting  and  delayes  in  matt"  oV  soe 
great  dilhculty. 

As  to  what  you  propose  about  peeces  of  ?  to  be  marked  bv  von  to  pass  for  .such  a  value  as 

vou  .shall  put  upon  y-.   I'.ne  infonned  that  they  may  •urre,,;  money  any  where,  accor.ling  to 

the.r  true  value  (as  now  in  Kngland)  bat  uoe  prodan.acu  by  y'  Duke  might  to  make  y- soe 
without  y  iMugs  express  authority  to  bin.  un.l.T  y-  (Jreat  Scale  for  y'  purpose  ;  y'  like  al.so  for 
pu  .ng  any  stamp  or  n.arke  upon  y-;  soe  as  it  is  not  worthy  your  further  thoughts  what  proDit. 
«.  I  result  from  iiu...e  things  helore  we  go,-  about  to  gett  the  King's  grant  t..  V  elfect 

1  n.e  also  told  that  noe  law  prohibitts  y  sen.ling  our  bra.ss  farthings  th.tlu.r  if  it  be  worth  y 
while  to  carry  y"'  liiuht  r.  '  ^ 

His  If.  II.  is  uell  pi,.,sed  to  heary-  you   have  probable  hopes  of  selling  v'  (ishin«  trade   and 

;77"".^^' '  '•"  -'"'"^  •••  '-"l""y  "'■  v..ur  care  and  mdustry  towards  V  a.lvance,  J.; 

t.  he  lookeing  upon  y'  tishery  as  y'  most  likely  thing  to  pr. -e  wealth  and  "power  at  sea  fo 

o  ph.n,,,..,,,,,  ,„  ,„„  „,..  „,  ,,,^.  „,  ^,,^|,,.,,^^,  ^^.,,^       ^1^^^^^^     _|^^_^^^  ^^^^^ 

noMmd  much  .litbciilty  y  „.,x,  ,.,,.,0  in  y'  undertakin«  and  procecling  in  if 

..p..  .Salisbury  ,s  arrived,  and  as  soon  as  I  have  y'  opini.m  of  his  If.  II.  Cm,"  an.l  his  owne 

t    "  "'"'   >""   "   '""   • •''■^"-  '"•'•'  '"  all-     '"  «lM-  interim  I  tak i  opportunity  that  no. 

oilers  to  present  my  service  ,o  yo'  selle  an.l  La.ly  an.l  to  assure  you  y-  !  am 

Sir,  Vours  &*■ 

J.  W. 


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I>uke  of  York  to  Governor  Andros. 

[  New-Vork  Entriet,  CLI.  20.  ] 

Major  Andros. 

l.ope  for  herealler  more  conveni.-nt  moans  of  adjusting  the  Boun.lirv^s  ITZ^l 

in  the  interim  t.,ou„.  t..e  agreen.  ..,  the  Comn.i.  lo'.  trf  ^e^ ,L^a  ty^ 'l  t 

ar    pprove  of  the  prudence  of  Coll.  Nicholls  at  that  tinu..  as  to  adn.itt  by  noe  mean  s  ^f  a.w 

c  .er  accesse  of  those  of  Connecticut  then  to  ,he  n.ou.h  of  Marinac  (or  Lunaronock)    liver 

Kl  along  the  edge  of  U:  provided  they  come  to  noe  place  within  twenty  nnies  dU    „      o f 

"t;;;;:':';::,..  rS,;';;^,::":.^''"  --^ '-  "^  ^--^^  -^ '-"--« ''-->■  -  -^ 

1  hav..  formerly  w,i„  ,o  you  touching  Assend.Iycs  n.  those  ..onntreys  and  have  since  observed 

m  :      r-:  '"";,''"r    ""^^  """  "''""^  '"^^  '""'""••  ^^-^  -l-youhadofleredwi:' 

qualduacns  are  usual!  and  proper  to  such  Assend.lyes,  I  cannot  but  suspect  they  would  be  of 
da  gerous  conse,ucnce  no.inng  hcng  n.ore  knowne  then  the  aptness  of  such  hod  es  to  a.snn^e 
to  .ben.selves  n.any  pnvdedges  w- prove  destructive  to,  or  very  oft  disturhe.  the  peace  cH' 
governn  where.,,  they  are  aiiowe.l.  .Neither  doe  1  see  any  use  of  the...  ;.  is  mta«  we'll 
.ov..U.d  for.  wh.lest  you  and  your  Conncell  goven.e  according  to  y  laws  established  (tI.erTby 
preservmg  every  num's  p,-oper.y  i..viola,e)  a..d  whilest  all  thi,„s  that  need  redre.s.e  mav  be 
m.re  of  (...d.ng  .t,  e.tl.er  at  y«  (Quarter  Sessions  or  by  other  legall  and  ordinary  waves,  or  lastly 
by  appeale  to  n.yselle.  ]Jn,  howsoever  if  you  ..onth.ue  of  y'  san.e  opinio,.,  l' shall  be  ready  to 
consid.T  of  any  proposalls  you  shall  send  to  y'  pu,pos.'. 

Since  it  iH  by  the  advice  of  yo^  Councell  m..l  what  you  .j,.dge  best  for  vour  Countreys  that 
you  have  taken  of  the  two  p'  ce...  fn.n,  the  goods  ol  the  product  of  An.erica  brought  into  yC 
lort  (and  not  spec.hed  in  the  ,atcs  1  have  established  for  the  Customes)  I  approve  of  if 
suppose.ng  nofhn.g  of  this  k,n<l  is  to  ren.ayne  lixed  b..y,md  the  three  yearcs  at  first  designed  in 
winch  f.nu.  y..u  n.ay  be  able  to  send  „...  a  cleere  acC  of  this  whole  alliur... 

I   shall   he  gla.l   to  have  Iron,   yon  a    n.ore  exa.-t   ace'  of    the  ivvenue  and  .■harw  of  thoe 

(..untreyH    then  that  sent  n. y.mr  letter  of  the  7-  Aug-  last  (which  in  n.any  part,cular« 

r '•■«""'>■  Ml.  est.nu.te)  since  you  have  now  put   ,„e  in  h..pes  that  the  government  wilbe  (at 

least)  able  to  support  ,ls,.|le  and  ease  me  of  the  bunlcn  1  hav  hitherto  suslevm.d,  soe  much  to 
my  iiiconyeuieiice. 

I  refer  you  to  my  S.-c"  h-tt.TH  li.r  other  particdarH  and  send  tins  to  you  by  (apt.  Salisbury  of 

who,.,   I   hav*-  l:ad  a  good  •■baracler,  and  therelbre   I  would  have  you"  ,-, .mb.-r  bin,  upon  any 

lilt  occaHion  for  bis  advantage  in  n,y  service.     Dat  .1  at  Whitehall  the  :.'>«  Jan'  107?. 


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Sir 


Sir  John  Wenlen  to  Govenioi-  Aml/w. 

[  New-Tork  Enlrics.  C'LI.  20.  ] 


By  the   retuTOe   of  Capt.  Salisbury  (whos.  stay  here  hath  proved  much  longer  than   he 
expected  or  desired)  I  a.n  to  acknowledge  to  you  the  reC  of  sev-all  of  yo^  letters,  and  that  I 
shall  doe  by  answering  every  particular  as  well  as  I  can. 

Yours  of  the  S>"  June  last  niencons  the  scarcity  of  provisions  w'"  you  impute  to  the  want  of 
salt;   this  I  hope  wilbe  noe  longer  soe,  in  regard  by  takeing  of  the  duty  on  salt,  that  hath 
now  all  the  nicourageinent  tis  capable  of  in  it's  iniportacon  to  you. 

Tis  certaine  that  whilest  the  Act  of  .\avigac6n  stands  in  the  way,  it  cannot  be  obtained  fo 
have  8h,p8  trade  d.rectly  from  Holland  to  yo'  parts  ;  an.l  indeed  the  other  part  of  yo'  proposicon 
to  have  sh.ps  cleere  at  the  out  ports  without  being  strictly  searched  is  soe  much  oppose.l  by  the 
Customers  here  (which  I  have  found  upon  tryal  a.ul  whose  favorable  report  is  of  necessitv    to 
obtame  such  a  permi.ssio„)  that  I  looke  upon  it  as  wl.olely  . , ..practicable ;  for  they  will  nJver 
be  perswaded  hut  that  many  prohibited  goods  would  then  pass  unseene. 

\our  rayseing  the  value  of  p.   f  is  what    I  am  no!  able  to  jud^e  of.    but   I  am   told    bv 
AFDela^-ail  that  he  thinks  they  may  well  beare  ...  ...     This  is  his  sin  ,e  .  .i  .i        ^^ 

certamely  upon  the  place  are  the  best  Judge,  yet  I  suppose  you  remember  in  ienerall  that  , 
aysemg  o   any  nmney  ,..  a  coun.ry  li.r  above  i.s  in.riusi.-k..  value,  is  a  certaine  way  of  debal    L 
the  Comodityes  of  that  Country  ;  aud  ihcrcfore  a  kind  ..fiu.poverisbing  it  ^ 

As  lor  Connecticut  Colony  you  may  be  assured,  ^..c.  sh.ll  enter  Caveats  ,o  prevent  V  passi... 
to  them  m.y  .New  grants  or  priviledges  till  His  1{"  H"  be  heard.  An.l  this  eads  m  ■  '  ,  ' 
nouce  o  you  ..,  yo^  ,a,e  proceedings  W^  them  (wl.i,.l.  is  indeed  the  maine  tl.in,  c.ZZ^l  t 
and  yo   other  letters  of  the  .V^  June  las,)  an.l  to  adde  to  what  vou  will  .....   ,.  ,,.       o'l  u!  , 

r;;::  t  '" ; "";:?"' "  ■"'■ ""  '"••""^^" ''"'  ""■ ''"  ^'"'""•^•"  -  <-•  -•'•"'^  f 

;•>  t   ..,  (  ase.     .,„  ,1...  J>uk..sp.,rt  yo..alle.lge,l.at  .1...  Duk..  is  i„,i,|,.d  , ,  „,,,  ,|„.  ,,,„,.,,  ... 

n  those  parts,  and  that  hi.   l-auent  .lotl.  e.vp.vssly  .onta -hos..  pla.-s  ....vn 

'■'>"v..ys  not  any  territory...s  but  ,|,os..  w^-  I,.-  I.a.l  beliue)  m.d  ,1..,  ,|..    |.,  ,,,,/' 
Boe  uncertainely  bonn.le.i  that  i,  n.av  as  w..ll  .....n,!  ,1.  .^r:;;  :;  '^ 

;:.:::r;;:;r;z;.:rt;^ 

•ri,  .  ii    •    11  •  '""lallv  in  possession  o    al  lb.'  nassiuLr  di. .!■..,.. 

11       U.e.r  .;a„.„„  was  pri..r  to  ,h..  Duk.-s  an.l  s...-  ....n.inne.l  in  all  ,l,..ir  poss.-ss  ,  ; 

b,  l,i„  /  ,.i,    '  ,  ,  '         " ^''  '"'"■'■  ••'"""•'i'-'l  '•>•  'I'-  I>Mlsc.  v..„  was  ass,.nl...! ... 

.■  ins  Lnm.  (..vrn'  wh..  ,M„r.-  woul.I  ,.,„   |,av..  ^i..|,l,fl„.  i,.  i,   Mis  K"'li..  ,.i„|„  ,,.,  , 
Cleere  111  y' jiiiyiK.  '  "   '"^  "    'i     n,i.'nt  Im.I  hccic 

|.r.'^™',"i,!,'i"l,"'"''"  ,'"'  "'"  ""■  ""'  ""  "">"  ""  '"  "'"■■'«  ""■•« '•>  ' Il-v  ...  „ 

''"iln::,:,;::,,:",:;-:;:'"''' ■ - '-> '- '•"•""^" «'«"i"«.-v 


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fol     1  A'"  I'-^f '-  ^l;  ^  ""  B.un'uson  I.ntl.  put  in  a  memoriall  into  my  hands,  setting 

or  1    that  sonu.  of  the   Dutch  con.phuue   vou   impose  on  then.  tl,e  Oaths  of  Allegiance  and 
1  ulei,ty,  and  vv.l   not  declare  as  the  late  Coven.^  di.l  (and  a.  the  articles  of  surrend^  to  Coll. 
N.<  K,hs    he    saythe    nnport)    that   they  should    not  he  ohlidged  to  l.eare  annes  against  the 
IIol  anders.     He  therefore  pray'd  ,hey  a.igl,.  have  the  0,.ths  in  as  large  a  sence  as  ^.t  agreed 
or  el.s  leave  to  transport  then.selves  and  estates.     I  have  hy  hi.   U"  II-  approhation  returned  hina 
h.s  answer:-  I  hat  I  know  nothing  of  any  su.-j,  declaracon  und' the  hand  of  anv  preceding 
Gov  and  that  the  only  article  of  y-  kind  an.ongst  ;hose  of  the  surrend^  to  Coll.  Mcholls  (which 
I  oh.erve  a.  a  copy  with  n,e)   says,  they  shall  not  be  pressed  to  .erve  in  .var  ag-.  any  nacon 
whatsoever    w-donbtl..ss  v.as  n.eant  of  pressing    (as  we  press  seamen)  and  not  to   exen.pt 
'»l'"l"<iM.ts  from  her.reh.g  ,h,  ,r  proporcon  of  the  charge  in  the  militia,  or  from  contrihuteing  all 
hey  can  to  ye  ,on.nn  define,  of  the  Country;  and  that  whosoever  pleased  mi^ht  withdraw 
hnnse  fe  and  Ins  eflects  or  estate  freely  fron.  thence,  when  he  pleased,  paying  his  debts  and 
i.rovHled  he  hath  „.t  .,rst  ,„<  urre.l  the  penaltyes  the  Lav  infli.-ts  after  a  legall  tryall  for  any 
ollen.v.     An.!  ,n  ron..h.si„n  I  gave  bin.  a  copy  of  two  paragraphs  in  vo^  letters  (V  last  of  the 
'M     October  last)   wherein    he    sees  all    I    know   of  that   matter.     This    J   suppo;e  mav  give 
sat.slMction,  but  it  not.  and  that   be  make  any  liirtlu  r  instances,  I  shall  then  desire  that  the 
l)artyes  may  gett  hither  authenti(|ue  ...pMyes  of  proceedings  ivu  .,  Xew  Vorke,   if  a  reference  to 
you  (by  way  of  review)  l)e  not  sulUcieii'. 

Hut  upon  this  occasion  I  think  it  not  nuseasonable  (though  J  b,.|ieve  it  not  necessary)  to  put 
you  in  UM.-d  that  it  is  his  ]{"  High"  intenc-ns  to  have  all  persons  whatsoever  treated  with  all 
humanity  &-ge>  tleness  thai  can  consist  with  the  honour  and  safetv  of  vo'  governm'  to  the  eiul  v' 
where  the  laws  .h.e  inflict  a  piinishinent  it  mav  seeme  rather  for  .'xample  to  deterr  others  from 
the  like  crimes,  then  t..  alllict  the  pnily  punishe.l,  excep.  whe.v  his  malice  appeares  plainly  to 
aggravate  iiis  otll'iic,'. 

I  know  nolhiii-  like  a  project  that  Tnie  fon.ler  ..f.  then  the  hopes  vou  give  me  of  setting  up  a 
li>liery  at  I.<.nu  Islaod,  W"  I  1,  .lieve  would  he  the  most  acceptable  and  tli.-  most  Iieneflciail 
improvem'  that  can  be  tboii-ht  o>  as  v  !i  by  the  iiuinber  of  hands  and  shipping  it  will  employ 
as  liy  the  great  concourse  ol   people  it  i.iay  diiiw  to  i.is  If"  H"  (erritory.'s. 

I  think  I  have  formerly  told  you  the  value  of  the  timber  brought  hitb.T  ;ii  the  ship  Castle 
friirott;  it  is  tllH).  Hut  at  tlie  same  lime  the  Duke  paid  of  the  wayes  of  the  ollicers' and 
seamen  in  all  i-imi.  and  I  feare  is  yeil  likelv  to  pay  li.r  all  th.'  \i((uallim;  W'-  I  guesse  niav  be 
t.-.o(i.  Soe  as  by  this  Ac.'  re.'koninir  t  i;i(i(.'  cariio  (besi<les  what  you  liad)  y'  Duke  wilbe  out 
of  purse  '•,'•,•(»)  on  ibis  ••xpedition  tor  the  repossessing  .New  Vorke:  which  I  should  !..■ 
iiearlily  glad  to  see  in  a  fayrc  way  of  beiiiir  reimbursed  to  him. 

As  to  yo'^   thoiiuhis  of  Imiindiiii:  tin-    ihikes  l.Tiilorves    Northwards   tiy   Canada,   you   will 

doubtless  do.'  \\..|1  to  l.)ok.'  upon  |||,.m  alwaw'S  as  b.'ing  so.-  I le.l,  tiu'   Dutch  having  ever 

cliiym.'l  \-  never  lost  llu- posses.sioa  ol  llie  same,  ami  when  aii)  occasion  slnilhe  to  take  out  n 
.New  I'al, 'ul  (b.'  ii  iip.m  the  belter  a.liuHtiiiir  the  lloun.iaryes  with  Connecticut  or  oth.'rwise) 
then  ciiie  wilbe  had  of  jixing  ibis  n.ulheine  limitl. 

'I'he  ill.  :  r,  ly  say  to  you  us  I..  D.'lawar.-  Colony,  llio'mh  it  s.-.-me  of  more  iiec'ssity  tli.in 
theotJ.iir,  b'U  a  wilbe  good  you  s.mi.I  us  the  .iistinct  markes  im.l  boundaryes  of  tlm.se  parts,  as 
well  I  ■  nir\  .!ier  that  you  ihink  oiiuhl  i.i  he  expressed  in  a  I'atteiit  (w"'  you  may  best  lioe  by 
people  iip.,.ii  tile  pla.'e  who  are  iicepiaiiite.l  therewiili)  and  tiien  we  shall  "have  t!ie  encouragein' 
(at  least)  of  goeiiig  liett'  iiistructi-d  to  take  out  our  new  Tall.  iit. 


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If  may  pomhly  he  of  mo  lu-reaftor  and  iLnvfore  1  desir.  vou  will  Hcnd  ns  good  an  acC  as 
you  can.  what  townes  or  territoiyes  on  the  West  side  of  (Connecticut  River  were  actuailv  under 
the  governs,  of  Connecticut  Colony  in  April  1GG2  :  that  being  the  time  their  Pattent  beares  dat' 

Dated  at  S'  James's  the  aS'"  day  of  January  lG7f. 


Sir 


>S'ir  JuJiH    IVcnlm  to  Oovemor  Amlros. 

[  New-York  nrilrUs.  CM,  •.>!.  ) 


I'me  (Old  that  in  tl...  whol.  time  of  yo'  (.rrclecessours  in  that  govern,.,'  thev  never  n'n,itted 
any  Por,-e.g„ers  vessells  to  pass  up  y-  river  of  .New  Vorke  to  selMhe.r  go.,.l  '  at  V 11.'  .  Ir 
elsewhe,-e  „.  y'  countrv,  h.t  oblidged  then,  alwaves  ,o  sell  what  thev  ha.f  •„  New  vl  '  , 

pn.,-,.t.di„p  ,liH.,,.„|  r„„,   „,,,,,,  „,.  .  .,""!'       '■'"  ;'"  '  »''■'""•  Pl"J  I"  l»".  y„„r  „,,«„„  i;,r  „ 
To  Major  Aiidros  &• 


Sir, 


■<^//'  -/■<>;/«    ir,v7,v*  to  Oovenwr  AnJm... 

I  Ni'M-Vurk  l.iilrii«.  ('1.1.  •fj.  j 


y  I'roceediiigs  ..r  y'  Indians  &•'  )  «hal 


iri'  narratives  of 
i"^  >"•'•.•  as  I  can  a.,sw..r  tiie  rest,  wheveto   v..n   seeme   to 


expe<-f  it  from  me, 

Binco  though  our  nei^d.our    Chrst  ,  h    •  •'        T  '"■'"""'""  '^  ^"^>'  ^^■"''  '""'^""'  ""  '"•>••■. 

Chri«tia,.smakc.ite.arityo     "!.'"."'        '"'""■"■"'  ''■■"'"  ""'  >■"'  ^""  >''-- Ln-.g 
to  hurl  y".  ^  ""  "'  ""'  '"  """"''  ""■"•"  """"•y--'  v^'"  y  opporlunitveM  or  meanes 


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I  am  glad  to  heare  y- Dulcl.mer.  ],ave  willingly  submitted  at  last,  and  taken  y' Oath  of 
Alleg,ance  as  tendered  ;  a.ui  I  suposed  a«  nuK:!,  before,  for  I  have  never  heard  more  of  v' matter 
f.-o.n  r  Dutch  An.ba.ssad-  .since  y'  first  paper  of  w-  I  gave  y.,n  an  acC  ^ 

Both  from  yo^  selfe  and  M'  Dyre  in  Ang«  (7o)  or  thereabouts,  v«  acC  we  hud  of  y«  Customer 
ud  other  revenue  of  New  Vorke,  put  us  in  hopes  of  future  advan'tages  n.ore  y"  1  perce  vc- "  o 
l.ke  to  be  ccnfnmed  to  us  when  y=  AcC  con.es  stated,  w-  y„u  pJnis.  'ere  Ion.  T  on  V 
comfort  remaH.eH.g  ,s.  y  ,f  ye  present  charges  or  losses  be  soe  great  by  reason  of  r  ^v^  nno  g 
yo  ne.ghbours,  when  y-  ,s  ended  we  shall  presume  on  better  things.  But  such  aslt  is.  "e 
.t  ndl  gve  ..ome  sal.sfacc6n  a  your  (nm"  ace'  (and  >r  Dyre's)  be  constantly  sent  us  once  I 
yea  re  at  least ;  Ins  UKstruccns  ordering  bin.  to  give  it  in  accordingly,  or  oftner  i,'  vou  think  ftt 
lou  are  des.rous  of  h.s  U"  High"  comands  touching  y^  Vice  Adnnralty  in  those  p  ns       U 

z 'r  ;^e:^^  ;;t  ':  -'t''"''-^  ^""  —■ ' '  ••"  ■-  '^  >•'  ^^-^'-y-'  ^ «  ^ 

11  I     M^  Z       '      """""'"'  ''  "■""  '  '"'■  '""'^^''  '^"^  ''"  ^I'SI."  be  Admirall  still 

..»  all  h.s  Ma"  to  re.gne  IMantacons,  yet.  y'  I'at.en.  of  Adn.iralty  I  thinke  is  dated  before  vo' 
govern,  was  u.  Knghsh  bands;  soe  as  properly  his  W  iligh«.  can  derive  noe  authority 'in 
luxse  countreys  or  seas,  bu,  according  lo  y^  lin.itts  of  the  latter  1 'a„ent,  bv  .'-  he  holds  v  s^.n  e 
from  the  Crowne.  An.i  in  pursuance  of  y  latter  I'attent  you  n.ay  .loubtlJsse  act  in  pursuance  of 
yon  n  ruccons  „,  as  an.p  e  n.an.r  (iu.veing  already  ye  Dukes  den-  connnission)  a.'  he  bin  selffe 
might  doe  if  he  were  upon  y  place.  '"uistiie 

And  as  for  Delaware  J'hm.ac.n,   I  thinke  I  have  already  tol.l  vou  V  his  U"  High-^  is  not 
advised    ere  to  pa.se  a  IMtient  singly  fbr  y-  ;  but  when  there  shalbe  occasion  of  reneue    J  o 
altering  Ins  other     'attent  for  N.   V.  (either  for  the  better  a.scertaineing  the   Houndaryes     r  ,b 
a..y  other  cause)  tiien  it  wilbe  a  litt  season  to  insert   Delaware  into  y- ..me  uraunt  and  h  tt 
-..■r.n.  It  wilbe  convenient  y'  y..u  send  us  y^  prop..-  boundaryes  thereof,  especiallv  takein.  car 
to  have  y    large  em.ugu  y- way.  y' noe  other  Kngl.sl.  claime  a  right,  and  w-"  rJspect  to  such 
consideracoiis  as  may  make  us  hope  fi.r  most  improvem". 

I  shall  see  by  discourse  w-  M  I..gg..  „, ,„„er  ol  y-  othcers  of  the  Ordenance  what  mav 

.odonem  ord'  to  furnish  y.m  w"-  .son '  .ho.se  small  «„ns  you  mention,  of  300  weight  o"r 

tlHM-eabou.s    lor  .small   boa.es.  and  now  his  1{"  High''  is  pleased  to  agree  V  vou  buv  such  a 

small  vessell  (w-  a  decke)  as  you  say  is  n hull  and  may  be  ti.t  bo.b  [.or]  riu-r  &  .sea.  in  hopes 

.  may  be  a  coumniance  to  >„u.  and  o.  good  u.se.  especially  agains,  such  .Masters  of  Vessells  as 
shall...  relraetoiy  wi.bm  your  IN.rts.  I^ut  his  l{"  High"  uould  have  vou  make  v-  charge  thereof 
as  li,.l..  ,.s  ,w,ssible.  vi..  :i  or  :i  me.  a.  n,....  and  .ben  upon  occasion'you  mav'elap  iu  souldiers 
\    as  IS  .layly  us,.,|  hne  at  (Jravesend  and  el.se  where  a.  ma.iv  of  v'  Kings  ti.rls 

I  have  le.,  Ins  1("  U"  know  of  Capt.  Mellopps  dc'sire  ,o  par.  w'"  his  .'om"  of  -'  I.eiue.enan. 
maier  you  ;  but  >'  Duke  is  not  plea.sed  to  give  uay  mi.u  i.  by  anv  means ;  vett  saytb  in  regard 
be  l.a.h  formerly  served  y' King,  he  wouhi  have  you  le,  Ime  eon.iiue  .siill  in  y.  emplovm' 
l.rovi.led  he  .len.eane  lumselfe  as  he  ought  ;  but  if  you  fin.l  he  .lo.h  ■.therwi.se,  and  v«  vou  should 

■>'"'«•'  "  '" "«'"■>  '"  !""  ''i'"  ""•-  }"  y  l>uke  woul.l  have  vou  put  in  ('apt:  .^alisb'ury  in  his 

roome.  and  a  cunis-i-.n  will  i„  y'  cas,.  be  .sen.  ...  him  upon  v..ur  notice  lii.ber. 

The  story  you  (ell  me  ..f  a  small  v.-s.sell  from  Hoston  ends  well  in  regard  vou  sav  y'  Master 
was  b..,m.l  .o  answ.T  bis  c..nt.,npt  at  .New  \  orke ;  but  M'  Dyre  writ.'s  m..  word  of'ou.-  (iriflin 
v'  a.  \  irginia  was  by  his  m.M.i..s  boun.l  toaiuswe.  his  .■tmlemp.  (in  y-  like  na.mv)in  Knglau.l,  ^^^>' 
pulls  us  .1.  play  an  af.er  game  liere  (besides  some  oilier  coiisideracOns  w"  1  need  net  insert  :) 
whereas  if  y'  .-aution  had  bcm  used  to  mak.-  y'  parlyes  aiiswr  in   \.  Vorke  whensoever  after 


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P  J"  n'.S!;"  !"  ''"  V    '''■"  "'"'■""  ^'  ^""""'  <"'=^'-^  ''^  ^"")  ^'  -'■  >•-'  "-V  tl.e  bettor 
piescnc  y  rights  of  your  Port. 

r..lt-'l  f  "'<•  ^  ,"'"  "^'"".  •■'  '"'•'"■'  ''  ■''  ""'  ""P'''-'"»-"t  <"  it  if  1  .'.1(1..  tlum  n.uci.  A„ll,..r  in 
Hr;.^l.^vlnr7n  '"■'"''''  Colony  or  Xew  Je,.oy.  y.  is.  ti.at  1  l.avo  .•,uni„t.d  l.is  U- 

letU  .  ;  .  •'"'  T?"  '"  '"■•  "'""'  ''"-^  '"^•'^  ^"••'^*''-"'^'  ^"  Capt.  Carter..,  tor  not 

Ut  ng  a  1  usent  pass  &s  and  though  sn.all  nia.t.M.s  are  hanily  w,.r.h  r  notice  especially  where 
N    Oeorge  Car.ere.t  iumsei.e  is  coucen.e.l ;  (tor  whon.e  the  Duke  hath  unu-h  esteen  e  au.l  regard.) 
I  doe  not  md  y.  ye  Duke  ,s  a,  all  inclined  to  lett  goe  any  part  of  his  prerogative  w^-  vou  and  you 
predecvss"    have   all  along  constantly  asserted  in  Ids  behaite  ;  ani  soe!  though  nt  present  in 

.especttoNrC.eo:  we  solten  things  all  we  u.ay  not  to  disturbe   his  c ler  (lor  i,    truth  the 

pass.on  01  Ins  nderu.  (),h..^^  soe  tin-  infects  bin.  as  puts  bin.  on  den.ands  w-  1...  bath  uoe  c  1      r 
o.  ngb    to    1  verdy  bebeve  should  bis  toote  ci,auce  to  slip,  those  who  succeed  hin.  nu 
content  w-  lesse   cvduy  y"  we  shew  hin.    in  y   point,   since   v"   we  should  exer.-ise  v'    us 

authoruy  Ins  K"  Ilig...  h.,h  without  such  reserves,  as  t gh  intended  but  LZ     ZJ,  ,." 

.  .-onbnned  redound  too  nuu.h  to  y  preju.iice  of  yo-  Colony.  Vou  will  reserve  wlud,  s  v  n' 
y  paragraplMo  your  selle,  and  lett  M'  Dyre  and  Capt  :  Hi|,„,,  „„,,  ,,„,,  ,,,,,.,  ,„  ^J ^'^ 
judge  btt.     Dated  at  S>  James's     Aug"  y  ;ij"  l(i7(i.  ^ 

To  Major  Andros. 


Ei'tmct-s  from   Edauud  Ji„„lol^>/,\s  J^.parf  tu  th,    i'omuil  of  Tr„<k. 

.  ■.>•■»    l.lii.'laii.|,   II.   yil.  j 

Sixth  Emiuirij. 

What  are  the  reputed  Houndaiies  au<l  Contents  of  laud. 

-rMu-  ancient  bounds  ol  the  Massacbusets  Colony  was  no,  abov.-  ,wen,^  n.iles  npon  ,he  seacoas, 
but  the  presen     n„>ts  are  as  large  as  tha,  govcnunen,  please  to  ...ake  then,  having  son  e       . i" 
s  nee  t.d.en  n.  the  two  entire  provinces  of  Ilan.pslii,..  an,  >,,,.,  ,.,  .,..,„  „  ,,,  ,,„^,    ,     .     ; 
.Mu.es  i:  . lev.de.l  ...to  ,ou,-e  counties.  Norb.lk,  Siitb.lk.   .Muldles..   &    Vorksbi.e.   bes   I        .        , 

co„s.den.ble  tow,.s  .n  the  o.ber  Colon f  N.w  i'lyinoutb  an.l  Co.. ,i..,.,.     ^  ^       !  ^ 

huse^s    aviug  the  pre  en....e..cy  in  „..,..  stini^.b  and  riches  tlu.  take  the  libe.-.v  t     clai    e  's 

A..dai.ho..ghHisM:j:<cr;:L;::::^:^::'--^  .-. 

tiur  ottn.rs  (xv.tl,  the  ..onsen,  and  approbation  of  ,he  I'loprietors)  ,o  art  a..d 


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governe  according  to  the  laws  of  Kngland,  and  by  sue),  laws  of  their  ow„e  as  were  not 
epugnant  t  ereunto,  until!  His  Ma-  should  take  further  order  therein.  Whereupon  ffis  MaT" 
by  h,s  De.  aratu,n  to  the  Corporation  of  Boston  of  the  IC^  of  April  lOCG  did  approv  of  he 
ac  mg.  and  ,,oceed.ngs  of  his  said  Con.nissioners  and  did  require  and  co-nnTd  that  n 
alter  t.o,„^,,,,,,„  ,^^  ,,„„„,„ries  or  governn^ent  of  t'hose  Colonies,  and  tha  111 
d  n:  natjons  nnu le  by  lU.  M-,f  Conunissioners  should  continue  and  be  observed  until  Hi. 
Maj'"  should  make  Ins  owne  finall  determination 

Vet  nevertheless  no  sooner  were  His  Maj-  Commissioners  retu.ne :  fur  England,  but  M' 
Leveret  te  present  (Governor,  M'  Ting,  Captain  Tike  and  some  others,  eutred  tlfose  Pr'Tnc's 
m  a  hostile  manner,  w.th  horse  and  foot,  and  subverted  the  government  there  setled  by  the 
urpaliom""''  ""'''■'^'°""''  ''''"^  P'^^^""'^  "'"'  '^°'"P'^"«d  the  inhabitants  to  submit  to  their 

And  thus  taking  all  oppertunities  and  advantages  to  improve  their  dominion,  and  authodty, 
the  jurisdiction  of  the  Massachusets  is  swelled  into  a  very  large  territory.  ^ 


Siiiviiilh    EiKjtiiiii. 

What  c.nre.spondance  doe  they  keep  with  their  neighbours  the  French  on  the 
^orth  and  the  government  of  New  York  on  the  South  '1 

The  iMvueh  upon  the  last  treaty  of  I'eaee,  eo.u.lu.le.l  between  the  two  Crowns  of  KnHaml 
an     I  ranee,  had  Nova  Scotia,  now  called  Acade,  .lelivered  up  to  them,  to  the  great  disconte 
and   nurmnrtng  of  the  govenn.,en.  at  Boston,  that  His  Ma-  without  their  knowledge  orconsen 
should  part  w,th  a  place  so  prolitable  unto  then,   from  whence   they  drew  great  quantities     f 
beaver  an.l  other  p,.|try,  besides  the  lishing  for  cod.l.  b  4  <-     oi 

Nevertheless  the  people  of  Boston  have  continue.l  a  private  trade  with  the  French  and  Imlians 
."  wdntmg  those  parts,  (or  beaver  skins  and  other  commodities  &  have  openly  kept  on  their 
hs   ...g  upon  the  said  coast,  though  often  forbid  by  the  French  King's  Lic.tenant  in  Acadie. 

Last  year  Monsieur  la  lJ.,urn,C.nernor  for  the  French  King  there  upon  pretence  of  some 
atlronts  and  n,unes  odered  l„m  by  the  government  of  Boston  did  strictly  inhibit  the  inhabitants 
any  trade  wuh  the  Knglish.  and  n.oreover  lai.l  au  imposition  of  four  hundred  codtish  upon  every 
vesse  that  shoul.i  hsh  upon  their  coasts,  au.i  such  as  reli.sed  had  their  (ish  and  provisions 
seized  and  taken  away.  ' 

The  French  have  held  a  civil  correspondance  with  the  inhabitants  of  Hampshire,  Main,  and 
he  I)uke  s  1  rovmce.  al.hoH.h  the  government  of  Buston  upon  all  occations  is  imposinu  upon 
the  French  and  e„cour,«,ng  an  interloping  trade,  which  causeth  jealousies  and  fears  in  the 
mhab.tants  l,order,n«  up,,n  A.-adie.  that  the  French  will  some  tin.e  or  other  suddainlv  fall  upon 
them,  to  the  hre..^h  «t  the  national  peac.  Th»^  government  of  the  Massa.husets  hath  a 
pereet  hatred  lor  the  French,  because  of  their  to«  near  neighborhood  and  loss  of  their  ,    d 

t^  Imlians!""       ""  "       ""  '"'  "'''  ''*"'"''"''  "'"  ^""^  ''"'*  "  '"^"''  *"  '^'  '"^''  "-^''  «'^'' 

As  for  New  Vork  then-  were  several  things  in  matter  of  trade  that  occasioned  a  dilference 

between  the  two  governments,  which  at  lengO.  rose  see  high  that  it  came  to  a  stop  of  trade,  the 

Governor  o»  New  'k  .,rk  not  permitting  anv  Kurop.Tan  goods  to  be  imported  into  that  Colony 

Vol.  IlL  yj  ^ 


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'4/ 


IVmn  MoMon  Mu.l  ha.l  ,u,l  , „ili..,.t..  or  ..(Imt  HuHir,n,l  |mo„I  „.  I.,.v..  paid  nmlo.nn  in  MngU,,,,!, 

wln.-li  lia.s  ..v.M-  Hin.M.  u,MM.si,.u,'.l  a  mi.Mnid.-rNlaiuliiiK  i.Hw. ilinii. 

'•'  '"'«•  h.f..  In.lian  wa.r  Ih.-  pnonnn.-Ml  ..f  l(.,,Mlnn  ,li<l  K.vallv  nHn,,lain..  ..f  K„rl  Ail.anv  (lull 

"■"'"  <'•<•'"•<•  'I'.;  "".linns  u.MV  M.,.,,li...|  uMl,  anns  .V ,„un,(,on  an,l  wnv  na-ouraKo.!  („  LoRin 

'""    '"■" '""  ""•  ""••'•  =  '""  "''•'  K-v-H  ouUTV  M  ju.lgo.!  l.v  II,..  wis,.,-  an.l  hoIht  ...r.   of  n,  „,,lo 

fo  !..<  wHiu.ul  any  .,us(  ..aus..  or  .tou.mI.  1m..  railu-r  a  roport  raiso,!  out  ol  n.ali.-..  an.i  rnvy.     I  or 
.o,«ov.-nnn,.nlor.l.,.    Ma.ssarhusHM  lov.s   no   u-ov.Mnn.on.    lh„(    in  not,  liko  tlu-ir  own...  a.ul 

"'«.«(oro  lln.y  wno  n.oro  kin.l  .V  (ri Ily  .o  .ho  Du.H,  (..v.-n  .n  .in,.,  of  warr)  vvlu-n  lln-v  woro 

possossoil  ol   Now  York,  .han  llu-y  aro  .o  .hoir  (•onn.royn.ni  lli..  Kn^liHli. 

Il.nv   ovor  .ho  (iovornoar  of  Now    Vork    ha.h  provo.l   vorv   (Vi...nllv   an.l   s.Tvi.-oal.lo  (o  .ho 

MasMaohu«o.,s  in  .h,s  warr.  an.l  ha.l  .ho  .MaMis.ra.oH  ...   Ho.(.u,  o,.h,.r  .•.MHorr...!  u ,r  h.-a.-k.-no.! 

'""'"  .•>.!v,.-o  ol    ColoM.-l    An.lross.   .1,..   In.lian  warr  ha.l  oilh.-r  h.-on  .livr.. •  pr. I    \oh. 

.losln....,v..:  tor  1...  ...liMv.l  an.l  wonl.l  hav.-  ..ngago.!  .ho  Mohawks  ;,  „l  Ma.p...  In.lians  .o  havo 

f^'ll""  upon  .ho  Sa..h.-M,  I'hillip  an.l  his  .■onli..lora..-s  ;   hn.   his  Irion,  -hip  a.h  „o  and  ullors  woro 
shMl......     Nov..r.hol,.ss  foilono!  An.l.-.>ss  .,n.  of  his  .Inly  .o  His  M.    -  k..p.  ih.-  alinvsaid  In.iians 

tioin  .akin,«:  any  par.  wiih  .h.'  Sach.'ni  I'hillip. 


I'.igfil/i   Hn^ninj. 

\\\vM  halh  luvnlho  .nij^nial  .-anso  ot  .ho  pr.wn.  warrwi.h  (ho  Indians,  wl.al  aro 
111..  a,lvanlav;,.s  or  .iisa.ivan(ag..s  arisnig  ihorhy,  an.l  wdl  prohal.ly   ho  tho 

(iuMl    .Mul    th.M.'ol'l' 

Varions  a,v  .ho  ropor.s  an.l  ■•om.,..oI.„os  of  .!,..  .ans.'s  of  iho  lalo  Ind.an  uarr.  .S.nn-  in.pnio 
"  >»  '">  '"'l'n.d..n.  .v,.l  u,  .],..  M,,.,,s,ra..-s  of  Mos.on  .o  .•hris.nnnso  llu.so  lu.a.hons.  lu^loro  .hoy 
w..ro  .-.vdi.od,  an.l  onj.n.nnc  .h..n.  ...  .ho  siri.-.  ..l.s..rv,..,.,n  ..1  ihoir  laws,  whirl.  ...  p.-oplo  s..".- 
<;>ido  a.ul  l..v.,.,..,.s.  ha.h  p,o^...l  ovon  ,nioli..,al.i..  :  an.l  tha.  .ho  .noro.  lor  wh.l,.(l„.  Magis.ra.os 
»>'-■  tho.r  pro.,,  sovoivly  p,...  iho  laws  in  oxo.-n.ion  against  tho  In.lians.  .ho  p..oplo  on  .1..-  oIIut 

salo   lor   ia..,v  an.l  ga.n    „.,i. „.]    ,„,,voko  .ho   In.lians  ...  .ho    Inoa.^h   ih..r,.,.i;  ..sp....iallv   I.. 

drmu-konn..,ss.  ,.,  vxhi.h  .h.'so  p,-.,p!o  aro  s....  g..n,.,aily  a.l.l,.....!.  .ha.  .h..v  w.ll  s.rip um-Wvs 

to  Iho  sk.n.  to  havo  .l....r  till  ...'  rn.n  and  hnn..l..y  ;  Tho  Massa.hnsol.s  «..^..rn.....n.  hav...g  n.ado 
^^  k.w  that  ovoiy  in.ha..  hoing  dn.n.-k  sh..nl.l  p.,y  (on  sh,llin«s  ..r  ho  wh.pp.'d  a.ro..iu.g  to  tho 
|iiMTo..o..  .1  ,1,0  Mag.sualo;  n,a,.y  ..f  ihoso  po..r  p.'oplo  u  .ILn^lv  oli..od  tho.r  ha.'ks  to  tho 
iash.  to  sa>o  iho.r  n,.,n..y.  W  l.o,o..pon  ,|,o  Magis.iatos  lin.l.ng  n.u.h  tn.ul.lo  a...l  „..  pr.,lit  I.. 
a,-i.so  t,.  il.o  l.ovo,n..u...t  l.y  wl,ipp,.,g.  .i„|  ..|,n,g..  ,h„  p,„..shn„..,t  ..t  tl...  wh.pp  in..,  a  ton  .lays 
wo.ko.  tor  snoh  as  would  n..,  or  .oul.l  ,.ot  pay  tho  In.o  ol  .on.,  si.>lln.:;s  :  whi/h  .I..I  highly 
Jn.vnso  tho  Indians, 

Soino  lu.i.vvo  .ha.  ihoio  haNo  l„.on  vagrant  and  j,-su,ti.-al  p.o.sts.  ul.o  l.avo  ma.lo  ,(  tiioir 

.n.Mnos,s  a.ni  .iosigno  l..r  sonu-  yoai-s  past.  u.  goo  Irom   .<aohon,  to  .^aolion,.   to  ...M.spoiat..  tl... 

I.«d,an8  agjnnst  .ho  Kngl.sh  an.l  to  l..-,ng  tln-,n  int..  «  o..„.o.lo,aov.  a...i  thai  th.-v  wo„.  p,-on.i.M.,l 

snpp.n.s  i,v,n   Kr,u,.v  an.l  oihor  paris.  to  oM.rp.,.o  tho  Kngl.sh  Nat...,,  out  ol  tho  Continent  of 

Ainorii'a. 

OthoiN  in.puto  .1,0  oauso  lo  ai.so  li.nn  M.n.o  ,.,ju,-...s  ..llo.v.l  l,.  iho  .N.oho.n  J'h.ll.n.  lor  ho 
b.>,„g  p.,s*,..ssod  of  n  ,r«et  of  huid  calltHl  Mount  H..p..,  u  vory  lortile  ploasanf  and  rich  «,il.  some 
h.nghsh  had  a  nnnd  to  dispossoss  him  .l-.,.,o..f,  who  novor  wanting  .o,..o  proton.-,,  or  othor  ,.,  attain 


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J..Mr  nuls,  n„n,,lain...l  of  hrjurirH  ,1,.„„  l.y   i-hUlip  „,„i   ,,i„  ,,„,)„„  ,„  „„.i^  ^^^^^.^  ^^^^^   ^..^^^,^ 
VVlH.r.-n,,on    ,Ih,    Sm,.!.,.,,.    l-hilli,,    vv..    ,.(,,.„    .unmum,;l    .„    npp.nr    I.Hon,    thn    MaffiHtratoM,' 
Hon,,.  .......s  m>,,rmon...l  a,.,l  novr  r..|..,.,H,.,l  l,„,  u,m„  ,mrli„«  with  a  ronnulvrMr  part  of  I.Ih  landn. 

l'MMl..,(.ovm,m.n,t,o»tlu,  MaHHa.huHHM  (to  giv„  if.  i„  th.-ir  own  w,.nlM)  .loo  .Lclaro  thoHc 

irri!'"nK:'il'''.l,,  '!'"'"'''"''  """  ''""  '"''"'''  '""'  '"'"'  '^'"■"  "'"  ''"'''"'■°"''  '''"'''^'"  ''°"'"'i««io>> 

Tho  wofull  hr..a.-|.  of  tlu,  fifth  roummu]a^mt  in  «,nter„pt  oC  th.-ir  authority,  which  iH  a  8i„„ 
highly  provokiiiir  lo  the  I,,,,,].  ■' 

For  iiK-n  vv(-arii,g  lotig  hajr  hikI  p.-rriwigH  made  of  womniH'  hair. 

•    r  woni..n  wonring  l,nr,|..rH  oC  hair  n,.,l  lor  rulting  rurling  and  laying  out  thdr  hair  and 
diHKui.o.K  th...nH,.!v,.H  l,y  U.llouing  nlrango  faHhionH  in  their  appur.d. 

';''"•  l"-<.I.Iinnrn,.sM  i„  ih.  p, i„  ,„.,,  (W.pa.nting  their  M.-ti,,,^.,  and  others  going  away 

''<•''>'•<•  (hr  hh-HNnig  iH  pronoun.-,.,!.  h"»,.y 

iM.i- suili.nng  .l„.(^,,,k,.rH,.Mlw,.|l  among  th,.,, .1   to  s.^tt    up   ll„.ir  thn-Hholdn  hy  C.,„V, 

'lin'shol.is,  n.nlrary  to  thdr  ol.l  h.vvH  an,]  r,.HolutionH.  -  With  n.any  su.-h  n-asons 

Hut  what..v,-r  w,,.  tho  .-anN..  tl,,-   KM.disI,   l,av,.  ,„nl, |,.,|   v.-ry  n,n.h  to  th.-ir  n.iHlort,.nf.« 

'"'■  y   "7'  ^""«'"    ""•   >"•' ^  "'••  "-  '•'•  -IMS,   &  a.hni.t,..!  th.-m  to  1...  pr.-s.-nt  at  al     Id 

H.,..rs  and  tran.ing..  an.I  hIwuv, „ to  han.ll..  n.i  an.l  fix  thHr  n  us,p„.tH.  a       Iv 

.^...  .■ot.stantiy  Inrnish...!  with  all  ....  of  anns  l.y  p..rnnH.ion  of  th-  g..v..rnn...nl  ;  s, ^    1 

I^     auH  an.  h....,.n,..  ..x,...||,.nt  li,...-nu.n,  A  at  Xati,-k.   a  tow .,.,,  H.rr  .listant  Ir Monton.  th,. 

ua    a  gath..,-,.,l  (■  nuvh  of  prayin.  Ind.ans  u  ho  w.t.  ox-rcis-.d  an  tra,n...l  JJan-K  an-h.  iZZ 
'•I  th,.,r  own,.       I  h..s,.  hav..   I,,.,.,  th,.  ,m,.h|    l.arharous  an,l  cru,.|  on..,ni,.H  to  tlu.   K„«|i„h  ahov,. 

2  :;h;;:oi';tn-i  ■  :ir ''' "••" ""  '•^•"■^  """"^  ^"^"" """  '-^'■'  -  ^^-'"-  -^^^ 

'I'l'^l'   no.wi.l.stan.ling  tl„.  an,-i,.Mt  law  of  th..  c-onntry  mad,-  in  th,-  vnr  lO.XT  that  no  p.-rson 
.'"'"' ';'">■  ■''"''  '"■  '" 'i""  "-  -y  I'"Ii-'.  "I-"  tl.o  iH-naitv  of  t-n  p..un.l  for  .Jy  ,„n 

.IM.   M.,.s,sa..|,„s,.,s  ,0   tl...  y..ar    Mir.r   (upon   .l.-sign- to  n,onop.,ii.s,.  th..  ul,..i..   I an  tra,!,.  to 

--Iv...)  .h.|  p,d  ,si,^  .,....,,„...  ,|,at  ,1,..  ,ra.h.or,hrrs  and  p..i,ry  with  th..  Indians  with 
<!'  Mn.s,l„.t,oa.  ,h.l  «o|,.|v  ,„..i  p,..,p..rly  h..l.,n,  t„  tl,..ir  ( •,Mn,n„nw,.al,h,  an.l  not  to  e-vrv 
""'l-vnt  p,.rs..„  ;  ami  .li.l  ..„„.•,  that  n..  p..rson  shoul.l  tra.i..  w„h  th.-  In.lians  for  any  nort  of 
P-l-ry.  .  x,..pl  su,.h  as  w..n.  authori/,..l  hy  ti,a,  Court.  um-I.t  tla-  p..nal,y  ..f  ..n.-  hun,lr,.,l  poun.ls 
-■-v..ry..(l..n,v;  K,v,n«  IdaTly  to  :,ll  sn.-h  as  shouhl  hav  li....M,-..  In.n,  th.-m  to  s,.])  n,!,o  anv 
ln.lmn.  guns,  swor.ls  pow.l.-r  an.l  shot,   paying  onto  th..   Tr..asun.r  (or  the  san...  ,h..s..  raU-s  vi.- 

""'T' "'--<'"• -I' K.in;  tin-....  sh ,s  lor  a  ,i.,..n  of  swor.ls  ;  nix  p,.ar,.  for  a  p.a.nd  of 

I'ow.  .r.  an,  s,x  ,„.„,.,.  h.r  ,.v,.ry  U-n  poun.l  ..f  shot.  Hy  whi,.h  n.,.ans  th,.  In.lians  have  h....n 
"'"""I--1.V  Imnish,.,!  with  gn.at  stor..  of  anas  atal  amnnition,  to  ,!,.■  utter  ruin  an.l  undoing  of 
"-ny  anullH.s  ,„  tia.  .a.i.hh.Mu-ing  ( •.,l.,ni..s.  for  to  ..nri.-h  s..na.  f.w  ..f  ,h..ir  n.|ati..ns  an.l 
<  nun  h  .\|..ndiers. 

No  a.lvautag..s  hut  n.any  disa.h  anta...s  have  ris,.M  ,.,  tho  Mnghsh  hv  this  warr.  (or  al.out  six 
•'""-I-  -M  iMv..  l.....n  slain,  an.l  tw,.|v..  Captains,  n.ost  ..f  th..n,  stout  an.l  l.n.ve  p,.rsons  and 
«'  l"y..l  |.r,n..,pl..s.  whil..s,  ,1,..  Chun.l,  Mend.ers  ha.I  lil...rty  ,..  stay  at  hon.e  ami  not  hazanl 
th,.ir  persons  ui  th..  wdiN'mess. 

Tin.  loss  t..  Ih,.  Knglish  in  the  s.-v.-ndl  .•oloni,.s,  in  their  hahitations  an.l  stocks  is  rer-koned  to 
..mount  unt..  .,ne  hun.lre.l  an,l  (ifty  thonsan.l  pounds;    then-  having  h,.en  ahout  twelve  hnn.lr,.,l 


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houses  burnt,  e.ght  thousand  head  of  Cattle  great  and  small,  killed,  and  many  thousand  bushels 
of  wheat,  pease,  and  other  grain  burnt  (of  which  the  Massachusets  Colony  hath  not  been 
damnified  one  third  part,  the  great  loss  falling  upon  New  Plymouth  and  Connecticut  Colonies) 
and  upward  of  three  thousand  Indians,  men  women  and  children  destroyed,  who  if  well 
managed  would  have  been  very  serviceable  to  the  English  :    which  makes  all  manner  of  labour 

or  Itrr  T  TT\  I'  ""T  '°'^''^'  *'°''  '^^  ^"''^''"  ^*^"''P  "''^ »'«'"'»  "^^^^  t«  «"PP«^' '"«  party 
or  confederates  ha  h  left  them  to  make  the  best  terms  they  can;  he  himself  sculking  in  the 

woods  with  a  small  party  of  two  or  three  hundred  men;  being  in  dispair  of  making  his  peace. 

In  Plymouth  Colony  the  Indians  surrender  themselves  to  the  Governor  Winslow  upon  mercy, 

and  bnng  mall  their  arms,  and  are  wholly  at  his  disposal,  excepting  life  and  trausporta  ion ; 

but  for  all  such  a.  have  been  notoriously  cruel  to  women  and  children,  soe  soon  as  discovered 

they  are  to  be  executed  in  the  sight  of  their  fellow  Indians. 

The  government  of  Boston  have  concluded  a  peace  upon  these  terms:— 
1.  That  ther  be  from  hence  forward  a  firme  peace  between  the  English  and  Indians. 
«h!n      Ir  ,f  Tn      P"!^  i<=»ti,.n  of  the  Articles  of  Peace  by  the  General!  Court,  if  r.ny  English 
shal  wilfully  k.  1  an  Indian,  upon  due  proof  he  shall  dye  for  the  fact ;  and  if  an  Indian  kifl  an 
Englishman  mid  escapeth,  the  Indians  are  to  produce  him.  and  he  to  pass  tryal  by  the  English 

3  That  the  Indians  shall  not  conceal  or  entertaine  any  known  enemie  to  the  English,  but 
shall  discover  them  and  bring  them  to  the  English. 

4.  That  upon  all  occasions  the  Indians  are  to  aid  and  assist  the  English  against  their  enemies, 
and  to  be  under  English  command. 

intLu 'uoi!'"  ^"'^'""'  ^"""^  "^""'^  ^^  ''"  ^"^""^  '''  '^'^'"  ''°™^''  •'*'^''«''°"«  '  -'thout  any  lett  or 


lUndoIph,  Reports  ,....«u.«  tlu,v  «ppo,r«d  «,  ox.raordinary.  .e„t  hi.  p«p.rs  ,o  Lord  Cxpu-.k.  th.  (ioveZ  o'  "^rl"! 
who  hHd  c.«ll..a  a.  ,,.,o,.  „,.  ,,.  voyage  ..o  KugUnd.  who  «„,we,..d  i„  August,  lfi8..  U  have  p,.  Tyr  K™  '  V 
wnhng,  ..,„  ,„,  and  d„ri„g  ™y  .,„y  i,.  Bo.to,.,  did  he f  ,h.,  ,„a„e«  of  fa.t  .pociriod  therein.  '  "     /Zl/  ^  I;,  S 


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LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    III. 


Sir  John   Warden  to  G<yver)u>r  Avidros. 

[  Now- York  Kntrtes,  CLI.  28.  ] 


245 


Md:  ysTslrewthone 
pneloced  from  ye  Kinot 
went  ye  4tb  of  Dorr. 
byo.M^.rohnTeBl  in  yo 
iliip  ChHrii's  bound  for 
Mary  Land. 


This  18  to  acknowledge  the  rec«  of  yo"  of  the  22-  July,  w"  came  to  my  hands  in  September 
last.  But  the  more  important  business  of  it  at  present  is  to  convey  the  enclosed 
from  His  Ma"'  to  forbidd  yo'  admitting  any  of  the  accomplices  of  Bacon  the 
the  cheife  of  the  seditious  in  Virginia  into  yo'  govemm' ;  a  caution  w">  I 
presume  you  ueeded  not,  but  y«  order  from  the  King  will  by  shewing  His  Ma" 
displeasure  ag«  y",  obviate  all  such  plausible  pretences  as  they  may  have 
scattered  about  to  debauch  the  fidelity  or  attract  the  pitty  of  the  neighbour  colonyes. 

Att  the  same  time  I  may  tell  you  (besides  that  S'  John  Berry  is  already  gone  with  the  Bristol! 
irigatt  and  a  ketch)  that  tiie  forces  designed  to  reduce  those  people  unto  their  due  obedience  are 
now  well  embarked  and  in  the  Downes,  wayteing  for  the  first  opportunity  of  fayre  wind  to' sett 
sayle  :  1  wish  them  good  successe,  y  being  a  matter  of  noe  small  importance  to  His  Ma"  service. 
The  Duke  has  lately  had  the  mischance  of  a  fall  of  his  horse,  whereby  he  broke  his  Collar 
bone,  but  I  tiumke  God  he  is  now  well  againe  and  able  to  use  y'  arme,  though  the  early  frostP 
we  have  had  have  a  little  retarded  the  bones  knitting  againe. 

I  have  notiiing  else  to  informe  you  of  at  present,  suppos-ung  you  have  from  other  hands  the 
ordinary  little  occurrences  y'  we  listen  after  from  abroad  ;  what  I  write  to  W  Dyre,  to  avoyd 
repeticdns,  I  leave  you  to  the  p'usall  in  his  lr6  (w'"  I  pray  scale  before  it  be  delivered)  and  I 
conclude  y  in  tolling  you,  y«  I  send  it  you  by  a  way  mj  Lord  Craven  tells  me  of,  of  some  body 
y*  intends  to  pass  in  ships  to  Mary  Land,  and  thence  intends  to  pass  by  land  to  New  Yorke 
Dated  at  St.  James's  y»  30«*  of  November  107G. 

To  Major  Andros 


Sit-  John   Werden  to    William  Dyer,  Collector  at  Neic-York 

[  New- York  Enlritt,  CLI.  18.  ] 

An  Extract  of  a  letter  from  Sir  Jolin  Werden  to  M'  Dyre  the  30""  of  November 
1G7G. 

As  to  your  two  quu-ryes  at  y  end  of  yo'  \r(',  I  jiave  these  answers.  First  S'  George 
Down  ng  (one  of  the  Customes)  tells  me  y'-  you  may  pjceive  and  give  uU  incouragem'  to  any 
inliabilants  thai  will  come  w'"  their  fumelyes  and  goods,  of  wiiatsoever  kind  or  country  they  be, 
from  any  of  the  other  plantacons,  to  dw..ll  w'"  you  at  New  Yorke,  and  y'  tiie  Customers  here' 
doe  make  noe  scruple  of  letting  such  iiili.uluc..  ail  their  owne  proper  goods  (for  their  owue 
use  and  not  to  sell)  custome  free,  and  y'  doeing  thus  is  by  noe  coimtruccOn  to  be  made  a  breach 
of  the  Act  of  Navigacf.n  or  any  Prodamucon  of  tli.>  King's.  Secondly  the  Deputy  Govern'  of 
the  It"  Company  tells  me  that  y'  Company  only  pretend  to  the  first  empcAn  or  tran8portBc6n  of 
Negroes  out  of  Ouiny,  and  when  they  nt%  once  sold  in  Barbadoes  Jamaica  &'  by  Uiem  or  their 


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factors,  they  care  not  whither  they  are  transported  from  thence ;  for  y«  more  are  carryed  of, 
y  more  againe  wilbe  n-anting ;  and  therefore  yoii  need  not  suspect  the  Company  will  oppose  y 
introduceing  of  black  Slaves  inio  New  Yorke  from  any  place  (except  from  Guiny)  if  they  weie 
first  sold  in  y'  place  by  y*  Royall  Company  or  their  agents. 


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J)u^  of  York  to  Governor  Androa. 

[Naw-TOrk  EnMca,  Ctl.  U.] 

Major  Andros. 

I  have  rec*  yo'  Ir^  of  the  l"  of  November  last  past,  and  scene  y*  also  to  my  Secretary.  And 
I  am  glad  to  find  y  quiett  condicon  of  your  governm'  notwithstanding  the  late  troubles  y«  have 
beene  in  yo'  neighborhood. 

Since,  as  you  say,  the  3  yeares  are  neere  expired  dureing  w">  I  have  settled  the  rates  for 
customes  &  other  dutyes  in  your  governm*,  and  y*  you  doe  not  p'ceive  by  any  observac6n  you 
have  yett  made,  y'  any  advantagious  nlteracons  can  be  at  y  tyme,  I  am  willing  you  should  (w» 
you  thinke  fitt)  publish  my  pleasure  to  continue  the  same  rates  and  other  dutyes  fo.-  three  yeares 
longer,  to  comence  from  y«  end  of  these  now  running. 

And  in  regard  you  expresse  a  desire  to  come  for  England  for  some  time  to  looke  after  your 
owne  concernes,  if  you  shall  towardes  the  end  of  this  summer  continue  to  be  of  y  mind,  (not 
doubtmg  your  care  to  settle  all  things  dureing  your  absence  from  your  govemm«  in  y«  best  and 
safest  manner)  I  doe  agree  y'  you  come  away  w'  the  latest  shipping,  soe  as  haveing  the  winter  to 
yourselfe,  you  may  be  ready  to  retume  to  your  government  with  the  first  ships  that  goe  hence 
in  y"  spring. 

Lastly  I  have  thought  fitt  to  grant  your  request  touching  v'  ^200  advanced  to  you  by  my 
Tr^ar  at  your  setting  out  from  hence  ;  w"«  I  freely  give  you  at  y  same  time  assureing  you  I 
shall  on  occasions  be  mindfull  of  your  diligence  and  faithfulness  in  my  service.  For  V  rest  I 
referr  you  to  my  Secretary  and  am  &«     Dated  7  May  1G77. 


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Sir  John    Werden  to  Governor  Andros. 


Sir 


[  Nc».Tork  EnlrlPi,  CLI.  »*.  J 


His  Royall  High-  haveing  beene  pleased  to  write  to  you  himselfe,  leaves  little  of  moment  for 
me  to  tell  you  in  retume  of  yo"  of  y*  1"  and  8'"  Nov'  last  past;  only  your  Ir^^s  furnish  me  w* 
these  foUowmg  particulars  besides  thoHo  touched  by  IiIh  IJoy"  High". 

First,  as  to  y  gen"  acc«  you  have  sent  f.  S'  Allen  Apsley.  I  see  by  y  ballance  thereof  to  y 
1"  October  (76)  His  It"  High- was  -reditor  ^120.  .1;J.  .7^  w- gives  some  hopes  y  ye  Duke 
may  in  Ume  have  some  retumes  for  his  expencei.  %ince  already  y  rec"  come  to  equall   y 


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payments.)  But  truly  I  thinke  you  doe  very  wisely  to  make  M'  Dyre's  paym"  be  as  frequent 
as  you  can,  for  though  he  be  sensible  of  the  error  he  hath  beene  in  by  giveing  creditt  in  y 
customes,  (w^"  he  excuseth  from  former  practice  and  y  want  of  ready  money)  soe  probably 
would  not  venture  to  do  the  like  hereafter,  yet  y'  very  practice  of  frequent 'reckonings  is  of 
greate  use  to  make  men  just.  But  truly  I  thinke,  both  by  y  manner  of  lus  writeing  and 
especially  by  y«  respect  he  shews  to  you,  M'  Dyre  meanes  very  honestly  to  y  Duke,  and 
therefore  deserves  your  kindnesse  as  far  as  consists  w"-  the  security  of  the  Revenue. 

It  is  still  his  Royall  H'  pleasure  y'  yau  doe  nothing  further  at  y  time  touching  your  bounds 
towards  Connecticutt.  But  since  soe  many  townes  &«  have  beene  soe  lately  disjoyned  from 
them,  and  since  they  disclaymed  y  agreem*  of  keeping  20  myles  distant  from  Hudsons  River 
(W"  upon  M'Delavall's  informacon  I  apprehended  might,  if  insisted  on  by  them,  have  proved 
an  equitable  plea  against  us)  I  beleeve  a  time  may  come  either  upon  a  regulacon  of  matters  in 
New  England  w"  His  Ma"«  shall  please  to  take  y'  into  his  consideracon  or  some  other  way,  W 
his  Roy"  High"  may  without  scruple  thinke  it  convenient  to  insist  on  all  those  rights  y  were 
intended  him  by  his  Patent  from  y  crowne.  fBIit  asTb?  y  NorthernTBoundslhere  is  noe  question 
but  they  have  alwayes  beene  esteemed  to  extend  as  far  as  y  Lake  (or  River  of  Canada)  and  the 
French  have  noe  coulour  to  pretend  right  of  conquest  from  any  of  their  invasions  there,  unless 
the  had  such  possession  before  y  Dutch  were  settled  in  Albany,  which  I  believe  is  nothing  soe.  j 

Touching  Delaware  1  have  already  told  you  S'  John  King's  opinion  in  it,  but  least  y'  failed 
comeing  to  your  hands,  I  shall  repeate  it  here :  viz«  that  unless  the  Duke  had  some  other  pattent 
to  passe,  and  till  then,  it  is  not  woi  .i  lis  while  to  passe  a  pattent  only  for  y«  colony,  by  reason 
he  is  already  possessed  of  it  as  an  appendix  to  New  Yorke  gayned  by  your  predecess",  w]>ose 
footsteps  you  follow  and  whose  authority  is  derived  to  you  in  as  ample  manner  as  they  had  it. 
Nevertheless  if  you  come  for  England  this  next  autumne  we  shall  see  whan  can  be  further 
done  to  secure  and  settle  y'  colony,  w'*  I  must  confesse  I  should  be  glad  were  confirmed  in  the 
Dukes  possession  by  a  better  title  y»  this,  w">  indeed  to  an  ordinary  person  would  not  be  very 
secure. 

I  had  almost  forgott  to  tell  you  that  I  could  give  noe  incouragem'  to  y'  wife  of  M'  Phillips  in 
her  desire  to  buy  a  Dutch  ship  in  hopes  to  make  her  free  ;  on  y  contrary  I  diswaded  her  from 
it  all  I  could,  by  reason  of  y*  strict  orders  of  late  prohibiteing  any  of  those  practices  though 
frequent  heretofore.     And  the  Customers  are  very  strict  in  opposeing  all  such  indeavours. 

Thus  I  have  touched  what  at  present  occurs  to  me.  News  I  presume  you  have  from  other 
hands  ;  the  greatest  now  talked  of  here  is  y  meeting  againe  of  y  Parliam'  y*  21"  instant.  I 
wish  it  may  be  for  as  much  good  as  y  last  meeting  was,  wherein  a  sum6  of  money  was  given  for 
building  30  ships  of  warr  and  y'  uddiconall  duty  of  Excise  continued  for  3  yeares,  worth  about 
j;  100000  per  ann :  but  I  shall  adde  noe  more  to  your  trouble  at  this  time  y  (all  our  services 
being  presented  to  your  Lady)  to  assure  you  y'  I  am  &«,     Dated  at  S'  James's  May  y  7'"  1077. 

To  Major  Andros. 


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Instmctwm  for  Lm//.  Anthony  BrocUes,  Ensign  Knaptmi,  and  Mr.  M.  McolU. 

[  New-Tork  Popera,  I.  180.  ] 

Instructions  or  Orders  for  Lieut.  Anthony  Brockles,  &  Ensigns  Cffisar  Knapton, 
together  with  M'  Matthias  Nicolls. 

Hauing  herew*  received  a  Commission'  and  Orders,  you  are  w'"  the  Sloops  and  Forces  under 
your  Command  to  make  the  best  of  your  way  Eastward  to  the  Duke's  Territorys  att  Pemaquid 
and  adjajent  country,  comprised  in  his  Roy"  Highnesse  patent,  as  p'  the  first  original  Patent, 
and  authentique  Copy  of  the  last  now  delivered  to  you. 

In  case  of  contrary  ar.d  stormy  wind  and  weather  parting  the  sloops  on  this  side  Cape  Cod, 
you  are  to  rendevouz  att  Martins  Vineyard,  if  on  the  other  or  East  side  of  Cape  Cod,  then  att 
Cape  Anewagon  Islands. 

Att  your  arrivall  in  y'  Duke's  said  Territorys,  if  you  shall  find  any  Christians  there,  you  are 
to  lett  them  know  your  coming,  as  authoriz'd,  as  also  any  freindly  Indyans. 

Having  made  choice  of  the  most  convenient  place  upon  Pemaquid,  for  shipping.  Defence  and 
good  fresh  water,  if  itt  may  bee  about  halfe,  and  not  exceeding  nmsquett  shot  from  the  shoare 
convenient  to  command  all  thither. 

You  are  without  delay  to  land  and  sett  up  your  framed  Block  house  or  Ridout  as  soon  ns  may 
bee,  in  the  doing  whereof  you  are  to  advise  well,  and  keep  good  guards  &  sufficient  sei.tinells 
and  all  the  rest  of  your  men  to  bee  imployed  in  the  worke,  &  to  have  their  arms  ready  fixed 
and  conveniently  placed  in  readyuesse  by  the  Guard 

Having  reared  y  said  Blockhouse  or  Redout  and  mounted  your  little  Guns  thereon,  and 
landed  fittmg  stores  and  settled  your  men  and  Guards  therein. 

You  are  if  would  fitt  at  hand  to  cutt  and  sett  Stockadoes  about  nine  foot  high  att  Convenient 
distance  round  your  Blockhouse  with  two  Bastions  in  the  oposite  Angles  and  mount  your  Great 
Guns  therein. 

In  case  of  any  extraordinary  accident  or  unexpected  flibrce  to  oppose  you  at  Pemaquid  md 
adjacent  parts,  so  that  you  could  nott  land  and  settle  there  as  above. 

You  are  then  to  land  and  sett  down  in  the  most  .-onvenient  place  upon  Cape  Anowagon,' 
Damarell's  Cove,'  Manhigen  or  other  adjacent  Islands  comprized  in  his  Ma""  patent  to  his  Roy" 
Highnesse  in  those  parts. 

As  soon  as  you  are  landed  and  Redout  reared  &'  you  are  piesently  to  dispu,  .  one  of  the 
sloops  to  mee  with  an  accompt  of  all  passages,  and  your  sence  of  place  and  things  there. 

As  soon  as  the  stockados  are  sett,  and  Great  Guns  mounted  in  the  bastions,  unlesse  for  some 
Extraordinary  occasion,  you  are  to  discharge  the  other  sloop  also  Voluntier.s  desiring  itt,  except 
a  sloop  should  bee  sent  to  I'iscattaway.  which  to  bee  discharged  immediatly  on  h.-r  returne,  and 
only  keepe  our  Garrison  souldiers  and  my  sloop,  giving  mee  a  further  n<!compt  by  those 
discharged. 

'  For  C.,mmi«,ion  ;  Sec,   Warrant,,  Order,,  <f..,  i„  So-rofu, ■/„  Offic.,.,  til.,  •JM.     tt  l,o,.r,  ,lat.-  I6tl,  of  June    1077  -  V.i, 
Cpe  An.wagon  i.  «  fow  mile,  e«»t  of  Sagndahoek,  or  the  muull,  of  the  Kenneboo  River.  M,.i„e.     It  will   l,e  foun.l  l.i.l 
down   .n   D,ll,n,  Cart,  d.  la  Parti,    OriaUaU  <fc  /.,    V„„..    Fran.;  o«  du  Canada,   i,.   ,.f,arUvoi.  JliH.   Xoa,,   fr.     Uym 
de,cr.be.  .t  m  h>,  voyage  to  New  E,.«laud,  in  Un,  «n,l  e«ll.  it  C«,,emunwag«n.     Ma„.^Hu.,tt,  l/Utoriral  S,.-M,  follr.tion^ 
M  9eri«,  \  II!,.  169.     It  ..  now  known  m  Cape  Nawagen,     Sullira,,;  ffi,iorv  of  ifnhr,  ;t(i|.  -  K„ 

'  Brue  Dame  Marie.    Bellin,  ui  ntp.  —  Kd. 


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You  may  make  peace  with  the  Indyans  desiring  itt,  delivering  ud  Chri.ti.r.  p  ■ 
...op,  and  ».p™i„g  Neighbor  „r  .he  M.„ch„.f«.  ^  .a^  CoZ;:7 1^:^^:^ 

If  any  Maquoe.  come  you  are  to  receive  and  u«,  them  kindly    a.  all  Alh™,       •  »"P' «■ 
Intelligence  particularly  of  ourfrcinde  a.  well  a.  Enemy"  '^'  '""°«  "■"» 

In  your  going  if,  by  occaaion  of  wind  or  weather,  you  are  putt  into  Martin.'.  Vl»        j 
are  to  acquaint  the  commander  M-  Mahue  of  your  goin,  E»tward  1^^^!         ?      '  1°" 
go  m  farr  a.  1,1m  thie  yeare,  but  .hould  be  glad  to  Te  Wm  ^Lwi  h  ,   T         '""'''''■ 

diepateh  to  any  b„i.ne,„  for  the  good  of  tb'att    nd Td^^'n   ittad    andTftv  K^  T'" 
occ..,o„  re,ui„  itt,  you  may  .tay  one  or  ,„„  daye.  to  «,  and  «tt  e      ng^  wHh  fc    mIT 

I  pray  God  give  you  good  successe.     N.  Yorke  13"-  June  'G77 

The  blanck  Commission  of  y-  peace  you  are  to  fill  to  authorize  a  fitt  person  if  you  see  cause. 

Endorsed 

"  Copy  of  Instructions. 

Eastward.    June  y'  l,'}""  77 

Pemmaquid. 

Received  from  G'  Andros." 

'  Hknbt  Jomelin,  of  Scarborougli,  soa  of  Sir  Thoha*  Jom.lw  n„m»j   •    .u    ^ 
Co,„,„i„io„or,  to  organize  t...  «o%or„„.e„t,  and  Z^^T:  i::':!:::''^!^   T" '"-'  ^'f^'  "  ''"  ""'^  »'  "" 
\oyage.  to  Now  England.     London,  1074."     Ho  acted  „„dcr  the  authoX  ofV       V    I  " -^"    ^'"""''  "'  "'^ 

Indian,  i„  the  war  of  ,675.  and  on  Scarborough  being  burnt  by  Jhe"^  "' ,'"  '""'  ""^    "ken  pri.oner  by  the 

pcterity  remain.     Main.  HUtorical  Sori^.y',  clctil^Uu.  79    '""sJl       7' T"'"''  '"'"  "^"""""  ^"'""^  "^ere  hi. 


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Wentworih  aremhalgKs  Journal  of  a  Tour  to  the  Indians  of   Westet-n  New -York 

t  New-York  Papers,  I.  188.  ] 

Observations  of  Wentworth  Greenhalgh  in  a  Journey  from  Albany  to  y  Indyans 
westward  ;  Begun  May  y'  28*  1677,  and  ended  July  y'  14""  following. 

The  Maquaes  have  four  Touns,  viz'  Cahaniaga,  Canagora,  Conajorha,  Tionondogue,  besides 
one  small  village  about  110  miles  from  Albany. 

Cahaniaga  is  double  stockadoed  round,  has  four  ports,  about  four  foott  wide  a  piece,  conteyns 
about  24  houses,  &  is  situate  upon  the  edge  of  an  Hill,  about  a  bow  shott  from  the  river  side." 

Canagora*  is  only  single  stockadoed,  has  four  ports  like  the  former,  conteyns  about  16  houses, 
itt  is  situate  upon  a  fflatt,  a  stones  throw  from  y'  water  side. 

Canajorha  is  also  singly  stockadoed,  and  y  like  man'  of  Ports  and  quantity  of  houses  as 
Canagora,  y«  like  situacon,  only  about  two  miles  distant  from  the  water. 

Tionondogue  is  double  stockadoed  round,  has  four  Ports,  four  foott  wide  a  peice,  contains 
about  thirty  houses,  is  scituated  on  a  hill  a  Bow  shott  from  y"  River.^ 

The  small  village  is  withoutt  Hence  &  conteyns  about  ten  houses,  lyes  close  by  y"  river  side, 
on  y"  north  side,  as  do  all  y*  former. 

The  Maques  passe  in  all  for  aboutt  300  fighting  men.  ■• 

Their  Corne  grows  close  by  y"  river  side.  i 

Of  (he  Silmcdn  of  the  Onyadcs  and  if  Onotidagos  and  their  Strength. 

The  Onyades  have  butt  one  towne  which  lys  aboutt  130  miles  westward  of  y  Maques,  itt  is 
situate  aboutt  20  miles  from  a  small  river  which  comes  out  of  y  hills  to  y'  southward  and  nms 
into  the  Lake  Tesiiirogue,'  and  aboutt  30  miles  distantt  from  the  Maques  river,  which  lyes  to  v" 
northward  ;  the  towne  Is  newly  settled,  double  stockadoed,  but  little  cleared  ground,  so  tha'tt 
they  are  forced  to  send  toy  Onondago's  to  buy  come;  The  towne  consists  of  aboutt  100 
houses,  they  are  said  to  have  about  200  fighting  men,  their  corne  growes  round  about  the 
towne. 

'  Cttghnawagah,  or  «a  the  IX.U.h  wrote  it  i,.  1659,  Knghnnw.lgr,  was  oalloJ  by  the  French,  nH.Klaoung„(..  (/i.latio,, 
16(57,  1668.  pp.  -.an.)  It  U  laid  ,low„  in  mUle',  Carte  de  la  UuMane,  1718,  by  the  name  of  Gan„aouflgu6.  It  i.  supnosv.i 
to  ,l..r,ve  .t«  name  from  C,.jA«„A„„/.A.r-/./,,  whieh  i„  ,he  .Mohawk  ton^u,.  «i.M,ifi..,,  Uapi.k  ( IWabularv  >«  Goliath,;  S,L,i., 
.)(),.)  Cnghnawaga  was  «t.aek.Hl  l,y  a  party  of  300  Mohegans  on  I8th  Angus.,  1669  ;  the  particular,  are  given  in  the  JMatJ, 
of  I'Jfii'.  1«J0-  P-  111  by  Father  I'.kruo.v,  who  w.th  a  number  of  On.udagas  and  Oneidas  assisted  at  a  grand  celebration  of 
the  Feast  of  the  Dead  there  the  same  year.    /A.  lil.  —  Eu. 

■|C«lle.ir.«ndagaro  in  the  «./„<,;„„,  1669,  1670.  p.  112,  where  it  is  represented  to  be  the  next  village  to  Oandaonaguf.- Ed 
■  «ee  Note,  Ante.  p.  UVA.     lliis  viih.ge  was  burnt  l>y  the  French  in  1666.     Relation,  1667,  IfifiS   p  4'>  —  Ed 
:  I''"'  Rev  M,  MK<uPouE^■sl^  writing  of  the  Mohawks  in  1644,  says :  -  "Tl.c  Mohawk  Indians  are  .livided  into  three  tribe, 
which  ore  callcl  0,-hk„ri,  A,,a,rar.,  and  Oknaho,  .1,,,,  i.,  ,1...  !;,.„,,  „,..  T„r.oi»,.,  and  the  Wolf.     Of  these  the  Tortoise  is  the 

greatest  an,I  principal.     .     .     »     The.e  hav  .nade  a  For.  of  I'alisades  and  call  th.i, s.l,   .„.,™..     lln.se  of  the  Hear  are 

next    o  these  andthcr  castle  is  by  them  eal.e.l  liana.jiro  fKanagirof];    .he  last  were  taken  fnu,    then,,  and  their  r,.,tle 
H  eal  ed    mnon.,o,jo.      hort  0,U,^p  Van  <le  Mah.,h.„^  /„,/,„„,„  ,„  N.  Xrderlandt,  translate.!  in  llazanC,  Stat.  J'.,p.rn 

"Oneida  lake.  See  Map  of  the  country  of  the  1  .ve  Nations,  prefixed  to  the  Helation,  1664.  166R.  Also,  /irlli,,;  r„rtr 
dm  Lact  dii  (  anada  and  his  CarU  de  la  Louitiane,  in  Charlenoix  Hitt.  Kmv.  France.  —  Ed. 


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The  Onondago'H  have  butt  one  towne  butt  itt  i«  very  large  consisting  of  about  140  houses 
nott  fenced,  is  situate  upon  a  liill  thatt  is  very  larce  the  Rankl  «,,  »n.i,  -a  a»o"t/4"  Houses, 
att  least  two  miles,  all  cleared  land,  whereon  y-cfr^f^^td  T lev tv'ru  '  '"  "'n 
village  about  two  miles  beyound  thatt.  consistfng  of  aboutVAous'es  Thevt/'^bT  1™'^' 
of  r  wess  about  36  miles  from  the  Onyades      Thev  Znt T     ?"        fl  ^  Southward 

to  the  Onyades.  "nyaaes.     1  hey  plant  aboundance  of  Come  which  they  sell 

The  Onondagos  are  said  to  be  about  350  fighting  men. 
They  lye  about  16  miles  from  Tshirogui. 

0/  the  Caiovgos  arid  Senccques  their  Situacdn  and  Strength,  4^ 
theyl^iZu'orii'rt^^^^^^ 

being  ^    largest  of  all  y'  houses  wee  saw,  y^  ordinary  being  about  50 
n^tJ^'^^tL Z  "^-Z"  '"'"  '"^'^^"' '  '"'"""'•  ^"'^"  '-'  -"  ^'-  ^^''P''-  ^  -^  ^--'o*^  or  saint  Ren.. 

....a  the  ,i,„„en  ,.„  their  bile.,  i,  venv  1    7  ^  ^;"  ' ''  ""  "r"  """l  'r'""  '"'^"""  "'•'^•-  "'■"»''  -"»"»"'  .'•«'-. 

..f  C«yu,.     Ki,hi„,,  „«  well  the  «.l,„Ju  .^the  oel  and  oth    7.      '"  ". '"°"T"' ,''""  "'■''  """""">■  "'"-•  "'  '"«-'  neighborhood 

of  net,  are  .pread  to  en.eh  pi„e.  „. ;    l^Tl    iZ  ,  "     "      "'  '""  7'  ""^'  ""'  'I'""''-     '*  '»  "--  """  ■"""".., 

adjoin,  onr  vilh.p,   i.  fourteen  .ea,..  Z  W  „      C  "i    "' "  '?  "";^"". ',"  "■'"  ''"'"  "'  "  -'•     ^-'""^  Tiohero.  whieh 

......in,  i,  .een  hut  eontinua,  el,.,l  of  7  I^  :    ;  ^       ^      :'':;b  t;:;!     7:"" \  "^T:"  ^"""  "'"'  "•  '"""^ 

hr,.„ehe«  into  several  eanaK  B..rronnde,l  l,v  prairie-,  wh  ,         ^  l""''!^'"en  (0»wego.)  whieh  rises  in  thi«  lake,  soon 

1  fiud  the  inhnl,i,„„,s  of  Cavu.-a  nn.re  1  Me'  .'<«;'"''''  ^  7'  T  '""'  '"''■"^  ""■''■  ''"""^  '■'"'-  -""'  f-''  «-''•• 
over^.r..hnndred  warrior;  an,,  a. li,;!,:::::  :^2.;;:;:  t^I::  ^ '^  "''^r'^rL  ^     ^     ^    "--'"'" 

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Bemg  att  this  place  the  17-  of  June,  there  came  50  prisoners  from  the  Southwest-Ward  thev 

and  y    other  trade  only,  as  they  say,  w""  a  black  people;   this  day  of  them  was  burnt  two 
mercy  of  y  boys,  and  (akiog  the  heam  of  .uch  n»  were  dead  to  fea.t  on. 

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The  Senecques  are  counted  to  bee  in  all  aboutt  1000  fighting  men. 


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Tlie  Onyades 

The  Onondago's 

&  Onondago  the  towne 

The  Caiougos 

The  Seneques 

Cangaro 

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Les  Anniez 
Les  Onoyauts 
Les  Montagneurs 
La  Montagne 
Les  Petuneurs 
Les  Paisans 
S'  Jacques 
La  Conception' 


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BMop  of  LoiuhrCa  Ifenwrial  rejecting  the  Churches  in  the  Phntatiom. 

[  rianlalloni  Oencral  EntrlM,  XXXI L  47.  ] 

On  the  17  of  July  my  Lord  Bishop  of  London  presents  a  memorial,  as  foil : 

A  Memorial  of  wJuit  abuses  are  crept  into  the  Churches  of  the  Plantations 

1.  That  the  Kings  Right  of  Patronage  &  presenting  to  all  benefices  and  Cures  of  Souls  which 
happen  to  be  void  m  any  of  the  Plantations  is  not  duely  asserted  &  practised  by  the  several 
Governors  m  so  much  as  some  parishes  are  kept  vacant  where  a  lawfull  minister  may  be  had 
and  some  persons  are  commissionated  to  exercise  the  ministerial  function  without  Orders  both 
m  Virgmia,  Barbados,  &  other  places 

2  That  the  profits  of  each  vacant  Parish  (in  stead  of  being  reserved  for  the  next  incumbent, 
as  they  are  by  law  here  m  England,  or  otherwise  piously  disposed  of  for  Ecclesiastical  uses 
are  for  the  most  part  converted  by  y-  people  to  their  o^-n  use  during  the  said  vacancy  which 
does  very  much  encourage  them  to  oppose  all  offers  &  opport'"  for  their  supply 

3  That  the  Ministers  which  ought  to  be  admitted  for  life  are  often  times  hired  (as  they  terme 
It)  by  the  yeare  &  somtimes  by  the  sermon.  ^ 

4  That  the  setled  AU.iisters  are  in  a  great  part  deprived  of  that  short  maintenance  which 
their  lawes  pretended  to  allot  them  in  that  the  commodities  are  paid  generally  the  worn  & 
overrated  and  .f  the  comodities  happen  to  be  of  a  just  value  to  what  they  are  rated,  the  AH^tet 
IS  forced  to  attend  til  an  other  year  when  they  shall  be  worth  nothing. 

6.  That  in  Maryland  &=  there  is  no  setled  maintenance  for  the  Ministers  at  all  the  want 
whereof  does  occasion  a  total  want  of  Ministers  &  Divine  Worship  except  among  those  of  the 
Roman  Belief  who  (t.s  conjectured)  doe  not  amount  to  one  in  an  hundred  of  the  people 

0.  That  1.1  Virginia  (not  with  standing  their  own  law  to  that  purpose)  there  are  no'  publick 
places  alloted  to  bury  their  dead  in,  in  so  much  that  that  profane  custome  of  burying  in  their 
gardens,  orchards  &  other  places  stil  continues. 

7.  That  the  vestries  there  pretend  an  Authority  to  be  intrusted  with  the  sole  management  of 
Churca  Affaires,  &  to  exercise  an  arbitrary  power  over  the  Ministers  themselves. 

S.  That  in  Virginia  there  is  a  great  defect  in  the  execution  of  those  two  wholesome  lawes 
(VIZ)  the  4  &  lo  Acts  of  the  Assembly  the  one  prohibiting  all  marriges  to  be  solemnised 
without  a  lawfu  Minister  imposing  the  punishment  due  for  fornication  on  the  parties  &  making 
their  children  illegitimate  &  so  not  capable  of  inheriting,  the  other  prohibiting  any  person  to 
exercise  the  ministeriall  Function  without  proveing  himself  to  have  first  received  Orders  from 
some  Bishop  in  England. 

9.  There  is  no  care  taken,  except  in  Virginia,  for  the  passage  &  other  accommodations  of  such 
Ministers  as  are  sent  over. 


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A  Short  Account  of  the  General  Concerns  of  Kew-Yorh 

[  Now- York  Pnpcrs,  I.  les,  ] 

A  short  Accompt  of  the  Generall  Concerns  of  New  Yorke  from  October  1G74  to 
November  1077. 

"f  «      he  ™„.  „„„c.e  by  „|,r™„  ,„  Har,f„,d,  r.pdre  hhnselfe  w-  „  .„nply  „r  „"»  , ml' 

Upon  whidi  without  delay  he  went  ove-   to  v^  F.,cf  v,„i  „r  t  t  i     j         ,    ,. 

annnunicon  nnd  Anns  to  Martin's  Vi  n  ard  "nd  Vrnt^l.?       M  ""  .'  ""^  '^"''"'^'"^^ 

♦1  1  XT  •  ,  ,     .      .  ^        '^""  "^■'"""-'^I'tt,  witli  necessary  o'-der  for  nrpst^rvinir 

A tt  the  Governor  retun.e  to  New  Yorke,  bee  sent  for  all  the  neighbouring  Indyan  Sacheu.s  of 
i\ew  Jersey  as  well  as  other  Parts,    most  of  which  had  been  with  him  afore   I  miV 
renewed  their  submissions  and  Engagen.ents.  '        ""  "«"'"" 

In  August,  all  being  well  settled  in  i\ew  Yorke  and  narts  ndi»,...nf  fl,     n 


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In  November  and  December  Ph.llip  and  other  Indyans,  about  a  thousand  in  two  partys  armed. 
^,nt  up  mtothe  country,  and  came  within  about  forty  miles  of  Albany,  of  w'"  notice  by  ou 
In,  yans  to  y-  Comander  att  Albany,  and  by  land  expresse  to  the  Governo'  att  New  Yorke   Z 
nve-sal  frozen  ;  The  Govemour  in.ediately  dispatched  reitterated  orders  to  y'  Commander  f 
sa,d  I'lulhp-s  &c  if  „„,  directed  afore  y«  receit  of  said  Orderc,  and  .nt'an  £"3' "uh 

Le  te.-.  and  Ample  I„«trucfons  to  Conecticutt,  desiring  Liberty  for  our  flbrces,  Christians  or 
Indyans.  ..  pursue  sud.  y  Enemys  of  said  Conecticutt  into  their  parts  as  occasion  sJZ  r 
ke  after  to  Boston;  but  ben,g  denied,  and  the  River  opening  unexpected  the  beginni^.  of 
m-bruary  167-  he  tooke  y'  first  opportunity  to  goe  up  with  an  additionall  force  &  six'Zps  to 
Albany,  and  found  att  h,s  arrivall  aboutt  three  hundred  Maquaas  Houldiers  in  towne,  retur^  S 
y   L  e.,„g  a  ore  from  y'  pursuite  of  Thilip  and  a  party  of  five  hundred  with  him,  whome  Illey 

1  b  "T-,,  7'"a^  T"  ''"'°""''  ^  '^'  '™""''  ""'  ''">''•''  ""''  «'^>""''  °'"  t''«  '"^ad,  of  others 
they  had  kdled;  A  the.r  settu.g  out  the  Commander  had  furnished  the  whole  party  with  tore 
of  Amun.con  and  all  sorts  of  arms  and  necessarys  they  wanted,  and  received  their  ofd  Sachen.s. 
v.ves  and  chddren  nUo  the  towne;  butt  now  upon  our  neighbours  refusnll  the  Governo'  wa 
putt  o  a  larre  greater  charge,  as  well  as  authority  to  stop  their  prosecuteing  said  Indyans  into  our 
Ne.ghbours  Colony   .uch  would  else  have  proved  of  a  farre  worse  consequence  ;  and  pre  cut  y 

V    lot^  Zi       77  "    "'"  'TT  "'■  ^"""y'  ""^'  ""  '''''  ♦*»-  «-^  "»  <"«-••  through 

y   vvoods  to   see,  and  if  any  strange  Indyans  to  demand  all  Christian  captives  and  command 
such  Indyans  out  of  y-  Government  without  delay,  said  officer  n.ett  with  L  natio,     togeZ 

sZi?  H   T  r    "■;    ""'"'  ""^   '"  "^'"^'  "•"'=''  '^^''y  ^^^^y^'--  ^''-  Governo'  also  ofd    ed 
mall  ftor  s    or  the  retreats  of  women  and  children,  to  bee  made  in  all  the  towns  or  village 
through  the  Govermnent.  and  Mow  boates  all  along  shore,  and  kept  sloops  out  as  occasion 

In  the  bpnng  and  begmn.ng  of  Sum.ner  1«7G  the  Indyans  having  conunitted  great  outrages 
a,H^  spoyles  m  almost  all  parts,  upon  w-  Conecticutt  Colony  sent  two  Conunissi'oners  to  New 
^orke  upon  sa„l  Account,  pretending  full  power,  though  none,  howeuer  not  to  loose  time  ;  The 
Govemo'  w- out  delay  assured  them  in  writeing,  hee  would  nott  be  wanting  upon  so  extraordina  y 
occasion,  itt  unportmg  all  his  Ma-  subjects  and  interest  in  those  parts,  and  thatt  if  t^ey't  ed 
hee  was  ready  to  endeavour  procuring  them  an  hon-  and  safe  peace  w-  all  Indyans  o  use 
orce  and  joyneag«sa.d  Indyans  as  occasion,  and  to  remove  all  jealousy  would  fobeare  aU 
Cannes  or  Demands  o  any  part  of  his  Roy"  High"'^'  territoryes  possessed  by  said  Con  "tieu 
t.11  orders  from  Lnglan.i,  butt  had  no  answer,  however  continued  to  keepe  downe  all  In  a" 
in  warre  with  them  from  the  Inland  Country.  ^ 

In  the  latter  end  of  Summer  and  beginning  of  winter  1676  the  Easterne  Indians  aboutt 
Kenebeck  prevailmg  much  &  att  last  destroying  the  whole  country,  driving  away  all  ChrS 
rom  the  ffishmg  Islands  as  well  as  Continent  as  farre  as  Black  point,'  ^hich  Uiey  tooke  L 
burnt  anc  destroyed  all  houses  Eastward-,  In  December  the  civerno^  sent  his  Roy"  H  g" e 
sloop  to  Boston  and  IVca.taway,  offering  free  passage  and  releife  to  any  droven  from  his  Roy" 
Higlmesse   territoryes   aboutt  I'emaquid,    of  which  hee  gaue   notice    to   y-   Govermi.   of     -. 

"1:"'*  "  "'""  """'"^  '"'  """  "'^^"'  '""  ^"^^  "^y  "^^'■"  P-"''^'"'^'^  to  come  io 

1  territory  whah  ««a  under  the  lor.ner  „»„,„  „  now  tl...  ^.t  ,..,ri»l,.     SullUun.  Hhtory  of  Maine,  2I3.-ET.. 


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IWo„>t  ,„  four  g„,Hl  ,!„„,„  „  ,„K.   |H,^^„i„„   „„j   ,,,„,  .  Hi,h„e™  Tilt  « 

rrr.tw '-'■''  - '"'-'  "■-  "■""-' «'-» "°«-  "--f  •»  .i./M«.ir,.2'»„'; 

'„,',r'i''i°";'!'  "T  *"""•■'■'''  "•>■«''"»«•«  |.re..e  ve»,lb  and  n.e„,  and  .Lip   about,  a 
..uudred  and  twenty  to  send  }•  ,v»y.  and  proclafuio  a  day  of  nrovft  Jf  il  „.,„,.  t  ,,  j 

Otoe.  ,.„„n„in„  ,„  ..a*  Point,  t,„y  ! ai;.,  .„.  ,,  .o.n^in',;';:  'out.  L'"al,.''.  S"." 

.o  Msjor  Clarke  ,.,tl,  liie  ,«a»ind«  went  on  to  I'en.oquid,  wi.ere  lladins  .,i.  Z    S, 
force.  ..ready  po.te. „de  onel,  ,ome  .lue.tion,  and  '„  rj.urnid  '  >    "'*'"'"" 

Basel:,    :,  'r::"V::  r^::''"'"::"  ^""  ^^^  ^""-^  "'"^'  * "» -^--^^  >^^  twi 

amuuanc6„,s.oresor     arr       r:      ''""•  "^  "'"  "'';;  f  ^•"^*' '    '"'Iv  «ou.diers  w'^  surticient 

^.o„  r  a.o„;  or  r  ;:;/^i  r;t  /  ^^r  .:^  ^i:tLr' '''-'  ''-''- 

by  his  Roy"  High",  aoconmts  from  New  Vorke  ^  '^        '  °'  ""*^  "^P""'* 

sai/  Inciynn      T ^  ^r^^^^^f  Z^  T;!  ""  *^-'"-"'o-  '-'"  Maryland  to  treatt  .i.h 
nnglu  have  t^  .-y  to  I  il"    Coll    r„ur       .     n""'        "'""*  ""•'  '"''''•"^'"''''  "■•  ^^•''""  »=-y 

C  ner.,0'  received  leave  *ron,  lis  I  i         ,  -^'"'<""""««*'.  and  alt  t'.a.t  tin.e  an.l  j.la...  the 

with  the  last  sl^,Z/Z^Z^fT      '''':'"'  ^'-'^'an-i  in.ee  Htill  de«ired'itt.  butt 

cli  being  quieit.  hee  titn  s\ZL  ,        ^     ■'  ^"""  "'  ^ "'"'"••'•''  '"  '•'"''»'•••  ""<»  'h-n 

n«  likely  as  any  oth-.r  r  nl  .      li    .         '         ".'  ''""''^  '"'  "''"'•^""^  ""  "">•  ^'•""'  ""'»  <h.-r.lbre 
gave  dire.., ions  'hr  all  partTo    vM  r  n"^    '"'  "'""'  '^^  •■•■'"'>•  '""'  ''J'  ^''^'i'-  "•l^i«" 

or  their  i,aty,  and  'I r:;;;;,i:;;i:;:;;;;;,i;:;.::;!'-r  --^  ""^^^"^ '- '-  --^  '•"-^" 

'  ThU  fm  «M  on  •  neok  of  Und,  .m  ShMimoott  riv.r  .,nw  ..ii  j  v 


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Noven.ber  y-  IG'"  the  Governo'  parted  from  New  Yorke,  and  went  to  take  his  leave  '^'• 
OovernC  Carterett  in  New  Jersey.  &  lay  tiiere  all  night ;  the  17"'  went  aboard  neare  Stateu 
Island,  weyed  &  went  down  in  y'  Bay  neare  Sandy  point,  whence  hee  sayled. 


Endorsed 


"A  short  Accompt  of  late  passages  at  New  Yorck.-Rec-  from  S'  Edm.  Andross 
m  March  1078.     Concern' the  Indians." 


Ord<n^  in  Courwil  caUivg  for  Infornmtian  about  NeivYorh  and  Ne^v  England. 

I  Board  of  Trade  Joiimols,  11,  233.  ] 

M^ay;^"™'A;iU;:^^"^  ""'   ''""'°"^'  ^"   '"   ^^'^   ^''-'^   "^  ^^"^-•^"" 

ruESEXT- Lord  Privy  Seale,  Earle  of  Carlisle 

Earle  of  Bridgewatcr  M'  See/  Coventry 

Earle  of  Craven  Mr  s«,„  Williamson 

M'  Ch'  of  y  Exchecqner. 


S""  Edmuiiii  AiuJrns. 

Their  Lordships  taking  notice  of  the  severnil  parts  of  the  business  of  New-England  which 
..th  long  ..epended  before  the>n.  M'  See"^  Wiilian.son  a.|nain,s  the  Conmnttee  that  His  Royall 
Iiphness  „Uen,hng  nuddenly  to  despa..!.  S'  E.hnnnd  An.iros  to  his  (.'overnment  of  New  Yorke 
had  bHore  h.s  .leparture  eonnnande.i  him  to  atten.l  their  Lordshipps,  nn.l  to  give  them  the  In.; 
n.  .nnatmn  he  couhl  of  the  state  of  New  York,  and  the  several  eolonies'of  New  1  ,!,  d 
And  th.-.r  r.ords Inps  understand.ng  that  S'  Ed„„„..I  Andros  was  now  without,  to  receivt'their 
I.leasure,  Imm-  ,s  called  m,  and  gives  an  arcM.t  of  the  ( Joveniment  of  Ww  Yorke.  of  the  noundnries 
gnnued  ,„  H.s  Hoyall  Highness  in  his  Patent,  and  how  th.,v  were  dispute  -  ai.:,  „  gr"  t  '/f 

h    (  oun  ry  possessed  by  Conmv.icnt  (Colony,  whereby  great  animosities  had  beet  occasioned 
..•.ween    he.n.  whuh  are  likely  to  increase,  to  the  great  prejn.iice  of  His  Majesty's  afli  hes    „ 
those  partes  if  not  timely  remedied  bv  an  impartial  decision 

nee  likewis..  takes  notice  of  the  violent  proceedings  of  the  >ragis,rates  of  Boston  during  the 

lat.    In.lum     Va  r,  ami  tiu-.r  neglect  of  the  n.atler moved  then,  in  for  n  more  timely 

.upprcs^ng  the  Ind.an ul  tor  receiving  the  assistance  bee  was  readv  to  give  them    bZ 

sen.hng  .hem  a  cons.derable  for,-e  from  his  own  (iovernn.ent.  an.l  bv  draw'.g  the      o  a 
Ins  ne.ghhor.ng  Ind.an.  to  join  ag.ins,  those  in  e..n.i,y  with  the  Confederate  Colon  e         , 

but    a     ..e  r  Declarafon.  or  man.festo  of  warr  agaii.st  those    In.lians.  that   they  had   bee, 

I..1."I Mtant    ol  h,s  (i„vern,nent  that  hee  has  reason  to  be  nfrnid  that  mnnv  „f'.h.«,  „i  ...fl,. 


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upon  the  pretence  of  this  Crime,  if  at  any  time  they  shall  happen  to  come  within  the  reach  of 
the  Massachusetts,  or  to  depend  on  their  Justice. 

Whereas  on  the  Contrary  hee  used  ettectual  endeavours  and  made  severe  injunctions  against 
the  furmsh„,g  those  Indians  w.th  an.munition  or  Provisions  of  warr;  tha  he  is  confidenf  they 
had  noe  sort  of  supplys  from  his  Government. 

Hee  further  setts  forth  how  useful  hee  had  been  to  them  in  the  final  subduing  their  Indiar. 
enemies,  and  settling  ot  the  peace  and  quiet  which  they  now  are  in 

Whereupon  their  Lordships  desiring  to  liave  a  particular  account  and  that  in  writing,  of 
what  relates  as  well  unto  his  government  as  the  neighbouring  colonies  of  New  England,  doe 
propose  that  His  Royall  Highness  bee  moved  that  S'  Edmund  Andros  may  give  in  some 
inlorniation  touching  New  Yorke  upon  the  General  heads  of  Enquiry  which  are  usually  sent  to 
the  I'lautations.  •' 

And  as  to  New  England  it  is  ordered  that  some  particular  queries  be  prepared  which  may 
lead  him  to  those  Informations  touching  that  colony  which  may  give  light  into  their  behavior. 

:ihti      H         r  "  ^""T'''  '"  •'^'^■'•^'"^  "'^  '''"'"'«  ^^^''^  •-•"->'■-  ^'-  settlement  and 
regulation  thereof  as  may  best  conduce  to  his  Royal  Service, 


Petition  of  Governor  Andros. 

t  New.Tork  Enlriwi,  I.  84.  ] 

To  the  Kixo's  MOST  Excellknt  Ma-  and  the  Right  bono-  the  Lords  of  His  Mat^-  most 
Won""  rrivy  Council 

The  humble  Peticon   of  S-  Edmund   Andros   Knight   Seigneur  of  Sausmares 
Lieutenant  and  Governor  of  New  Yorke  and  other  Territorys  in  America 
under  His  Royal  Highness  y  Duke  of  Yorke. 
S/tciveth 

That  having  in  October  1G74  received  New  Yorke  an.i  other  places  from  the  Dutch,  and  used 
m  utmost  dihgence  according  to  his  Commission  for  the  well  se.ling  and  good  g^vernm  nt 
thereof  liee  endeavoured  by  ail  possible  meanes  to  keep  a  fair  correspondence  with  your  S 
neighboring  Colonies  in  New  Engh.nd.  and  to  bee  assisting  i,n,„  ,hem  in  their  most  necessitou, 
occasions  as  by  the  many  profers  and  great  services  during  .heir  Indinn  warr  an.i  by  s 
Subjection  of  the  Ea.s,  ward  Indians  at  .he  very  great  charge  and  expence  of  His  Royal  Hig  „,.„ 
does  maiiKesny  appear.     An.I,  amongst  other  things.  1 di<l  more  p,,r„cub.rlv  make  .i  inos, 

Uvhi'l  f'Tf  "■"';";'•":.  "'"'"  ""''■  "'  ''""'"'■  *""'  "^'"'^  Amimini.ion.  No.wi.hs.nndiiig 
nil  HhKh  the  Cobny  ol  the  MaHsa-'husets  Bay  in  the  declaration  of  warr  printed  by  them  in  .be 
begmnmg  o.  wm.er  ,07.3  and  in  books  of  .he  said  warr  prin.ed  since  ,h,e  declaiv  nn.l,  wi.lum. 
complaint  or  no.ice,  asperse  all  your  Ma-  subjeCs  a.  Albany  wi.h  having  recn.i.e.l  Phili  ,  an.l 
o  her  .heir  Indian  Knemys  particularly  with  ammuni.ion  from  .bat  place,  An.i  whereas  ,be  ^nid 
M,i...chu«e,s  have  hi.her.o  not  only  forborne  .o  allege  .be  leas.  ..olour  or  .o  give  sa.is.a...ion 
n,o  demanded  for  this  public  Impulalion  but  doo  s.ill  countenance  and  allow  .be  said  prin.ed 
Declaration  and  Books  whic'.  nre  dayly  .old  iu  their  Colony. 


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Therefore  in  behnlfe  of  all  your  Ma«-  good  subjects  living  in  those  parts,  and  for  securing 
then,  from  the  penaltys  wluch  may  bee  inflicted  on  them  by  the  Massachusets  for  this  imputed 
cnme,  if  found  within  their  Jurisdiction 

The  pet'  most  humbly  prays  yo'  Ma"«  in  your  great  wisdome  and  Justice  to  cause  inquiry  to 
bee  made  mto  the  truth  of  this  matter,  while  the  Agents  of  the  said  Colony  are  yet  f.ttending  your 
Ma'^  And  accordingly  to  give  your  Royal  Orders  as  well  for  the  punishment  of  the  ottenders  as 
for  procuring  a  better  correspondence  among  your  Ma""  Neighbouring  Subjects  in  these  parts 
tor  the  future.  ' 

And  y'  pet'  &■= 

Read  in  Council  the  9""  of  April  1678. 


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j 


Order  in  Council  on  the  preceding  Petition. 

[  TrKy  Ciiunoll  Reifljtcr,  0.  B.  II.,  XIII.  2SS.  1 

At  the  Court  at  Whitehall  this  9""  of  April  1G78. 


Present- 


The  Ki.vg's  Most  Excellent  Majesty, 
in  Council. 


The  Agents  of  New  England  to  answer  Sir  Edmund  Andres  his  Peticdn 

Upon  reading  this  day  at  y  Board  y  Peticon  of  Sir  Edmund  Andros,  Knight.  Seigneur  of 
Someres,  L'  and  (Jovernour  of  New  Yorke  and  other  Territorys  in  America  under  His  Royal 
Highness,  complaining  that  notwithstanding  his  great  proflers  and  services  done  to  y'  n-ighhorin« 
C;o  onios  of  New  England  in  the  late  Iiulyn..  warr.  aii.l   his  subjection  of  V  Eastward  Indyans 
at  Ins  Itoyal  Highnesse's  great  charge,  and  particularly  in  bis  strict  prohibition  of  y  sale  of 
powder  and  other  ammunition.  Yet  the  Colony  of  Massachusetts  Hav  in  their  dedaVation  of 
warr  there,  printed  in  1(175  and  in  Hookes  of  y'  said  warr  printe.!  sinct".  ,io  declare,  and  asperse 
al    his  Ma|>  •  subjects  i.i  Albany,  with  having  excited  Philip  and  other  .heir  Indvan  Enemves 
w»  nmmun.tion  from  that  place  and  have  since  refus.-d  to  alletf..  ,he  least  colour  for  this  thing 
or  give  satisfaction,  (though  re.,uired),  for  this  publi.pie  imputation,  and  still  allow  and  coun- 
tenance the  veiuiing  the  sayd  IJookes  amongst  y-.  And  therefoir  for  s.-.-uring  y  sayd  people 
from  y  penaltys  w""  maybe  indicted  on  y""  by  y' say.l  Massachusetts  for  this  imputed  crime 
(It  found  among,st  y-)  humbly  pray-  his  Ma'"  to  cm.se  inquiry  to  be  made  of  the  truth  of  this 
matter  wh,l>  y  agents  of  y' say.l  Colony  are  yet  lu're,  and  thereupon  to  give  such  order  for 
y  punishment  of  y'  oHenders  as  for  procuring  a  heller  correspondency  amongst  y"-  lor  \'  future 
as  to  Ins  Nfa-r  should  seeme  meete  ;    His  !Sfa'.  was  pleased   to  Order,  and  it  is  aei-ordiiiKlv 
ordered,  that  a  copy  of  y  sayd  Pe.i.on  be  given  to  y  sayd  Agents  of  the  Massachusetis,  who 
ore   required   forthwith   to  returne  their  answer  to  this  Complaint   unto  this  Hoard,    That 
thereupon  his  Ma^  may  declare  his  further  pleasure. 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Answers  of  Governor  Andro-s  to  Enquiries  abmt  New- York 

I  Xcw- York  Papers,  I.  130.  ] 

Answers  to  the  Inquiries  of  Plantacous  for  New  Yorke. 
^.fty  &  good  of  tl>e  country,  &  in  every  towne,  Villnge  or  parisli  a  Petty  Court,  &  Courts  of 

Albauj  &,  Esopus,  &  some  smale  or  poore  Islands  &  outplaces;  And  the  Generall  Court  of 
AsMzes  composed  of  the  Governo'  &  Councell  &  all  the  Justices  &  Magistrates  att  New  Yo  ke 
on  e  a  yeare  the  Petty  Courts  Judge  of  fiue  pounds,  &  then  niay  appeale  to  Session  rtheyto 
twenty  pounds  &  then  „,ay  appeale  to  Assises  to  y'  King,  all  s"  courts  as  by  Law.  ^ 

Aui.r„;:.u:;tfYt;k:.'^'^'''"*' '""  '''''''"^  ^"'"^=^^''"  -  'y^^-  ^-^  ^^-^^^yor  & 

3.  The  cheife  Legislatiue  power  there  is  in  the  Coverno^  with  advi.^e  of  the  Councell  thp 
execu  .ve  power  of  Judgen..  giuen  by  y^  Courts  is  in  the  sherifls  &  other  civill  oktr 

co:p:::;^:;ru:^^^^^ 

^  exercised  accordh.  ,o  Law,  and  are  good  fire  J.  ;  one  Illdi  ^c^  v  ;'^:;^;;;t  •:;^ 

niL'&  r  ^::;': '"'""  "'^^^  "'>'"'  ^l'""  ^^  P'-'^-^'^'  ^^^^  ^-l^"  —  between  Hudson's 
i  ivei   A.)    .Sound,  Its  a  square  with  stone  walls,  fburo  bastions  almost    reaulnr    and   in  if  ar 

w  ::;r  .fir "r '-'  -t^- --^i-^b-  An^ny  is.  sn..  long  st^:::i:d'k:L:i^ 

ou  e  bas  ,ons  n,  u,  VJ  gunns  sulhc.ent  ag-  Indians,  &  lately  a  woode.,  redout  &  out  worke  att 
1  emaquul  w-  seven  gunns,  s^  Garrisons  vi,.tualled  ibr  a  yeare,  W"  sufl'^  stores 

7.  lliere  are  noe  privateers  about  o'  Coasts. 

8.  Our  Neighbours  westward  are  Maryland  populous  &  strong  but  ,h,e  not  live  in  .own..« 
..e,r  produce  tobacco   Northwest  the  Mac.ues  ^^  „.,;,„,  ,,  ^^J^.^^^^  ^.^^       „      h    Nln,:^; 

V  hi       r  ft"'"'  ;  '""■  "■"""  '"""'"  ^  '"'•"•     ''••^'"-"••^  »'-'  »•"-•"  "'•  Canada  trade  as  w 
!>.  Wee  keepe  good  Correspondence  with  all  o'  neiLrlibimrM  hm  f„  fi.in    i       n         t    ..  .  .. 

1  vJ  '; ' i:.''::;:t'' t •"rvr """ ■■ "" •■'■■" ^-t 

...::":  ::r;''s;;;;:;;;j;'::"rt::'::;i;r:",w:'"-™"' ""'■" 


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upon  Long  Island  is  iniproued  &  unlesse  the  bounds  of  the  Duke's  pattent  be  asserted  noe 
great  qutintitycs  att  hand  undisposed. 

11.  Our  principal!  places  of  Trade  are  New  Yorke  &  Southton  except  Albany  for  the  Indyans, 

sTv'eraTl  thfdes"°''  ''"        '""""  ^''''^  ''°°'  ^  ^™'''  ^""'^  '"""''"^  ^'''''''  ^  «^^°"S  "^  ^''^'^ 

Co!!w  si'nf "'  ''  '''"""'  """*''"  "  P""^""  '"  "■''  ^'^*^'^'"^'«'  ^'^'--'  «y^-g«.  - 

13.  Wee  haue  severall  Kiuers,  Harbours  &  Roades.  Hudson's  River  the  cheifest  &  is  ab'  4 
fathoms  water  att  con.eing  in  butt  six,  tenn  or  more  within  &  very  good  soundings  and 
anchorage  e.ther  m  Hudson's  River  or  in  the  Sound,  the  usuall  roade  before  the  towne  & 

illOUlCIt:?* 

14.  Our  produce  is  land  provisions  of  all  sorts  as  of  wheate  exported  yearly  about  60000 
bushelis.  pease  beefe,  porke,  &  some  Refuse  fish,  Tobacco,  beavers,  peltry  or  furrs  from  the 
Indians,  Deale  &  oake  timber,  plankes,  pipestaues,  lumber  horses,  &  pitch  &  tarr  lately  begunn 

o  he  made  ;  comodityes  imported  are  all  Sorts  of  English  mannulacture  for  Christians  & 
blancketts  DuUells  &'  for  Indians  about  50,000"  yearly  I'emaquid  aflbrds  merchantable  fHsh 
&  masts. 

15.  Wee  haue  noe  Experience  or  skill  of  Salt  Peter  to  be  had  in  Quantityes. 

^  10.  Our  Merch"  are  not  many  but  with  inhabitants  &  planters  about  2000  able  to  beare  armes 
o.d  mha  utants  o  the  place  or  of  England,  Except  in  &  neere  New  Yorke  of  Dutch  extraction 
cV  some  few  of  all  nations,  but  few  serv"  much  wanted  &  but  very  few  slaves. 

17.  Noe  persons  whateuer  are  to  come  from  any  place  but  according  to  Act  off  Pari'  w^"-  the 
Magistrates  &  ( >lhcers  of  y'  severall  townes  or  places  are  to  take  care  of,  accordingly  the  Plo'Uacfiu 
IS  these  late  yeares  increased,  butt  noe  Generall  ace-  hath  been  taken  soe  is  not  knowne  how 
much  nor  what  persons,  Some  few  slaues  are  sometimes  brought  from  Barbados,  most  for 
provisions  &  Souid  att  ab'  30"  or  35"  Country  pay. 

18.  Ministers  imue  been  so  scarce  &  Religions  many  that  noe  ace'  cann  be  giuen  of  Childrens 
births  or  Christenings.  . 

10  Scarcity  of  Ministers.&  Law  admitting  marriages  by  Justices  no  acc«  cann  be  giuen  of  the 
number  marryed. 

20.  Noe  ace'  cann  be  giuen  of  burialls  formes  of  burialls  not  being  generally  obserued  &  few 
ministers  'till  very  lately. 

81.  A  merch'  worth' 1000"  or  600"  is  accompted  a  good  substantial!  merchant  &  a  planter 

l'l500()0  "'  "'°''''"'*'''''  "'^^■""'P'^"'-'  ^^ith'     All  the  Estates  may  bee  valued  att  about 

22.  There  may  lately  haue  traded  to  y'  Collony  in  a  yeare  from  tenu  to  fifteen  shinps  or 
vessells  of  about  togeather  100  tunns  each,  English,  new  England  &  our  owne  built  of  W"  5 
Bmale  sinpps  and  a  Ketch  now  belonging  to  N.-w  Yorke  foure  of  them  built  there. 

23.  OlKstnuTons  to  lin-.rouem-  of  plautn-s,  trad.',  Navigacon,  &  n  utual  assistance  are  v' 
distinction  ot  Collonies  for  our  ow„e  produce,  as  if  ditt'erenf  nations  &  pi-ople,  though  next 
neighbours  on  the  same  tract  of  land,  &  His  Ala-'"  subjects,  wee  ohseruing  acts  of  trade  & 
navigacdu  vV 

84.  Advantages,  I  ,  nr  ,gem'  &  Improuem'  of  Planters  trade  &  Navigacfin  would  be  more  if 
next  neighboun.  of  o  ow  ,e  nation  tlie  King's  subjects  upon  tlie  same  tract  of  land  might  witliout 

'   "Kil'll.  "      i'hatmm'  An,inli_  «03.  Viu. 


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NKW.VOHK  COLONIAI,  MANUStJItll'TS. 


(liNliiiolion,  Miipply  ivicli  olln-r  will 


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X|nirlm-Aii  iV  Wdiil.l  diNpoNo  nil  |icrNonN  ll.i.  I 


r  owiut  pidduci",  pimcliiiilly  oliNonnMnKnll  nds  of  Pari 


Ual 


M'llfi-  I'oc  niiituull  iiNNislnnci 


nm' 


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H  or  DulyoH  i.po.i  (;„o,Ih  ..,vp,.rl,..|  ,„•.-  !»■  li.r  oarl.  I.li.l  oC  T..l.a,v»"  dr. 


ill  iV  olIuT  pi'lliv  pioporliniialilv.  I 


pi-r  I'l-iil  .'\i'..pl  Licpioi-N  parCiiilariv  vn»,'<l 


'I'oviNimiN  iV  all  v\m< 


pavi'!*  !l  por  toiil.  tli(>i«<  a 
Hli'oiig  (hiiiku  jV  a  way  I 


NtlllU'tll 


'«'  HOlllK  Ct'W 


«pii(t  iciilH,  as  alMii  l]\t 


l*<"J''on  a  IteaiKT 

payi'  luilliiuK.  <'tHMlM  iniporlvil  payt-N  U 

IK  mmr,  iSr  Ituliaii  (raili' go.-in^  up  H,,,  nvt«r 


tins,  or  pitl)li(pa<  Ncali' ;  all  applyi'd  In  y-  « 


im«  or  ht'vtm\  inonyM  (or  rolaiUiing 


lan'i.siiii  &   piihlicpio  chargr 


to  whi.h  ii  halli  uol  la-iihorlo  Nullirod  hy  a  gr.Milo  dral.- ' 

inrLIlaI"o'Ir'''''T  ';''  ';"   "•■'"•   """   ''""""   "'■••'"«'-'•   --ran    i.roHl.i,..rianH  Sc 
liidipomi-niosl  num.-n.UN\  Hal.Nlaiiliall.  I  ■«  Hoiuriaim   &, 

«?.  Tho  nuko  .nainlainoN  a  rhaplino  Ny-  in  uU  ,h„  OH-Jaiho  alloyyan.-o  or  ('hir..].  oC  Kodand 
.     ,v.opU..h...,.nHloy-„nnislry.   And  all  plao..  ol.lid,.!  lo  In.il.l  Hnndu  J  ;  L^Z  ^  a 

......  ..;..  n.  xy.   a.os,   y.-ry  vyanlu.,.   hu.   proslulor s  .V    lMd.-p..ud..nls  dosioroa     ....      I 

".".'.•;.....<  .I,..«.  ,1  ,0  I,.,  |,ad.  Tl...,v  aro  al.  •.-..  ..Innvl...  or  mJuu,  plan,  of  ^y.'    al  „      II  • 

:r::: ;;;::::::;:;:;;::  '-'"•  -•" ^  - -  -••  •-.•.•  -.t;^  do:  J: 


Kndorsi'd 


'•  Answi.r.s  of  iiupiirios  of  ,\.<\y  Vorko. 
If.".'.  IVoni  S'  K.iai,  AiulroN  on  llu-  If.'.' 
oCAp.  I(i7s," 


(,\>,^nu>r  .lm//uv'  „u.',nr  to   A«v'">'V.v  of  th,  Conucil  of  Tr,uf,. 

Auswns  10  ,M..piiri..s  of  IMa.i.a.-.Mi.s  of  N.w  K.^Iaad  fro,.,  ,|,..  ,{(,,„  ,j.,.,.'..  ,1,.. 
I.o,ds  o.  .1...  Co„,i„,..  Tor  Trado  a.,d  I'laa.acM.s :  H...-.  in  I,o„do„  '.'.. 
Aprill  lii.s. 

'•  Ti...  l.ouadary..s  of  ..,.1,  ..olloi.y  aiv  llios..  oxpr^s^.d  in  ilu-ir  scy.-iall  patfcnLs,  l.i„  so,,,.. 
>nn,  possossod  aloiv   or  in..,oa..h..d  „.o.v  s and  all  in  oonU.,  in  son,.,  pa  U.-nlo  J  w     ,Z 

.I.M.Min.n.a  an.l  kno^yn,.  onl  In  ilu-  Kmtfs  Ifoyall  ai.fhoriiy 

«l>«l  ,s  pnl.h.p,,.  an.l  pnnifd  l.y  s-'  rollonyrs  ' 

:;;:HH5;;=S~— 

I...0.   Ma«saH,n.H,.,..s  s  or  loooo.  mo.,  n.i.rd.  .M..,nlu.n,.  n«  aro  all  in  pla. • 


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autl.orily  (.>xc,.pt  l^.n.lo  Mmdn  drnkwH,  l,„t  gov.^rnm'  now  out  of  fh.nr  luindM)  not  many 
H.<.v,M,lH,  &  iM.l  f.nv  HlavH.  |,.o,.or!i„n.,l,l.,  (.,  fV.HMnon.  t!..,  nun.h.r  of  M,:;5.8tratc.H  m  u«  l,y  tho 
imUcnlM  iind  liuv.'H  ((film  Mi'viMiill  (Jolloiiyi'H,  ' 

■!.  TluMo  an,  non  H.an.liuK  C-rcoH  a.i.l  hut  (bw  militia  horne.  but  n.oHt  <o„tt  tmine.l  bandn 
.n  .MH.,,a,.y..,H  an  hy  ih.  H.-vrali  (.<o!l„„y,.«  law.m,  (uun.b.TH  «..  aCon-),  &  know  of  noe  noted 
experienced  ollicer  among  liiem. 

r,  Thero'H  in  N.w  Knghnul  «n„  Hmall  ea«tle  or  forto  upon  a  litll,,  l«land  att  the  «„eing  into 
noH„u..  nah  h.enMy  wel  .or.ilied  a:ul  eapahle  of  annoying  an.i  reniHting  any  oulinary  .-nimy  & 
H  Hayed  ,,  !.,.)  (urn.Hhed  wi.h  annn.ic6n  of  warr  aeeor.lingly.  &  know  of  noo  other  Liliei. 
ni  thn  ColUinyeM. 

,    "•   '  ''""  '""  "^""^  """  1"'^"' «""«  l"ivo  been  p'hibited  eonnn.micac6n  nor  that  y-  CollonycH 

Kept  any  c-orr.'H| ih-nee  with  the  Kleneh  or  InihanH. 

7.  1  wuH  not  nnuh.  a.-.p.ain.ed  with  the  originail  eauHe,  nor  hy  the  Collony,  of  the  Indian 
NVnrr,  nor  <.»».  give  any  goo.l  ace'  thereof;  but  tl>e  a.lvantagcH  thereby  are  none,  the  diHad- 
vanlageH  very  greale  &,  like  to  he  n.or...  even  in  ih-  h.HH.-  of  h"  IndiauH.  Do-  not  know  of  any 
eondannH  or  pea.^e  nnule  hy  the  C.lh.nyH  with  the  In.hanN.  only  the  MasHaehuHe.tN,  accepting 
V  i.eace  made  (or  then,  hy  y-  Duken  fonen  att  I'en.a.p.id  ;  w-  Ih  like  to  hee  durable,  unhw 
I'loken  by  Konie  mvident  by  y"  invetm.cy  of  the  t'ollonyeH  and  Indian;. 

''•.  ''"'"'  V"' ''•'"  '""'   '^''^  VorkeTav..  kept  g,„,d  neighbourly  .  orreHpond.-ncy  in  private  or 

perlu-uler  legall  &.  Judiciall  n.atters;  but  (:onne,.ti,.u,t  &  .Ma«sachu«ettH  not  acc..pte,i  nor 
'"""•>t<-<i  I'n.llered  nupplycH  &  aHsi.tauceK  (Ih.n,  New  Vorke)  dureing  their  In.iian  Warr,  nor  in 
Ihe.r  grealent  o.rusion  agreed  thenmelveH.  Mutuall  helpH  in  .-ase  of  .langer  ought  to  be 
i..r.,rdmg  fo  y  exigence  &  each  ,..,ll.,nycH  capaHHity  to  their  power  as  one  people  and  .•ountry  ; 
w  •  (hy  r..a,s,.n  ol  the  .s.-verall  .lisiiact  imh-pend-  ...llonyH)  cannot  he  but  by  IHh  Ma""  asHerting 
\  regulale.ng  the  militia  ..r  lone  of  y  neverall  collonyes;  ^v '■  regula.;6n  an.l  orders  to  be 
Midillerently  obeyed  by  all  for  the  future. 

"•  II  <lii;  (mve  of  all  the  Hoverall  CN.llonyeH  were  ordered  for  nu.tuall  a^siBtance  (...h  occaHio,.) 
'uul  be  v.gdant  to  avoyd  Hurprize  of  their  principall  ntn-ngthH  or  fcrlH  (w"-  therefore  ought  to  he 
garnsone.l)  they  nu.y  .lelend  Ihen.HelveH  ag"  any  X""  force  wboHe  .-barge  &  ha/ar.l  for  the 
atten.pt  woul.l  not  be  farr  greater  then  the  country  could  con.peuHate,  &  need  n.,t  feare  but 
nmy  hnng  any  ImhauH  to  nsiHon  ;  .V  unlesne  Huch  regulacon  &  ord"  for  nmtuall  a.^Hintance,  every 
l.ollony  may  he  a  prey  to  an  iuvach-r 

10.  The  eon.o.ii,yeH  of  y'  country  to  y'  westward  are  wheate  &  all  8ort8  of  graine  beefe  and 

|.orke,  Honu,  refuse  Imh.  e  Htavs,  thnber,  hnnher  &  horHcH,  some  mnaie  mastn;  Eastward  the 

sanu-,  not  soe  nuu-h  p'visious,  but  good  nu.n^ha.itahle  (ish,  &  good  masts.  In.porte.l,  are  all 
manner  ol  Kuropean  goo.U  of  all  sorts,  cheilely  wollen  &  other  Kuglish  nu.nufactures,  &  linningH, 
sonu.  w.nes  Iron.  Fyall  &  Medera ;  an.l  a  Harha.loe.s  &  W.st  I„,|ie  trade,  from  whence  cheilSy 
runnu.  ' 

11.  I  cam.  give  ,me  accompt  of  the  number  of  shipps  tradeing  to  y'  several!  Collonyes, 
though  hut  lew  and  not  considerable  to  any  Collony,  except  Massaehu^ettH.  where  very  many 
and  good  sh.pps  of  burthen,  smne  i!  or  m)  tmms,  most  built  i..  their  owne  CoUony. 

1^».  The  acts  of  tiade  a.id  navigacon  are  say.-d  &  is  generally  beleeved  not  to  be  observed  in 
V-  I  olhmyes  as  Ihey  ought,  there  being  noe  Custome  houses;  but  the  (ioverno'  of  the  Massa- 
chusetts gives  cleureings  certlHcotes  &  passes  lor  every  purticuler  thing  from  theuce  to  New 
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13    I  cann  give  noe  other  acC  of  the  Collonyes  customes  or  dutyes  on  goods  then  as  their 
law  bookes  and  the.r  rates  fines  and  taxes  are  adjudged  by  their  coLts.  n^agistrat  s"  inW 

14.  [  doe  not  knowe  that  there  ,s  any  superioritie  of  one  Collony  over  another,  but  all 
TnZ:tl::^or      '""''^  ^'"^  *"""'  "^  "^^^^  ^"«"^"^^^  by'theMassachuse'tts  bol 

KinJ"  i  kLT'  '^'"^w  '  "''  P"''""'^  "'■  ''^'^  ^^«g'«t'-'''t^«  ""d  people  are  well  affected  to  y 

ore  Lis  f;         "'"''  ^"°^'"*''  "°^  ''''^''"  «"^^"""'  *^«"  t'^-'-  «^"e'  ^'^nk  it  best,  and 
are  ^^edded  to  and  opp.n.at.  for  it.     And  y  Magistrates  &  others  in  place,  chosen  by  the 

C  ih  T  f  '"'/ V,  ''""^''  '"^  '""^'  ^  "»'"*•''•"«  ''  «-~»*  «» thLy  cann,  and    r 
Church   Members,  and   hke   soe  to  be,  chosen,  and   to   continue  without  any  con  iderable 
alteraco,.  and  change  there,  and  depend  upon  the  people  to  justifie  them  in  their  actings. 

10  There  are  severall  sorts  of  religions  in  all  the  Collonyes,  but  inconsiderable  to  y- 
Presbuenans  and  Independ-..-  being  only  allowed  (but  not  all  Church  Members)  except  att 
Roade  Island,  where  most  are  Quakers,  but  government  now  out  of  their  hands.  \  have  not 

he  r  Eccle  .asticall  Government  is   as  in   their  law  bookes,  and   practice   most  or  wholly 
mdepemant.     The.r  Colledge  at  Cambridge  directed  as  bv  their  law  booke. 

an"rmtm.i;:  X^r:"  '''  """""^^^  ''''  ''-^^''''  °^  ^'"™^-"  ^^'^  ^  ^^^ 

^^'^^^)  '  E.  Andross. 


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S/iori  Account  of  tU  Aesistame  rendered  by  New- York  to  New  England. 

[Nnv-Tork  Pop^re,  I.  13,1.  ] 

Upon  newes  of  Indian  troubles  in  June  1075  the  Governo'  without  delay  advised  &  resolued 

endmg  or  goe.ng  to  o'  ne.ghbonrs  of  w^-  gave  presently  notice  to  Hereford  of  Intent  &  to  go 

to  Conuect.cutt  U.uer  &  the  same  day  shipt  spare  an.municon  &  armes  w-  they  wanted^k 

next  mornemghunselfe  with  son,e  Volunteers  &  souldiers  sailed  to  s-  River  accordingly,  whert 

he  d.d  .mediately  tender,  lendi..g  both   powder  &  arn.es  to  be  repayed  in  kind  when  the 

casmns  was  ouer  &  tey  could  be  s..pp,yed,  &  alsoe  se..t  some  to  NeJ  London  next  toIL 
>    Ind.  ns  des.re.ng  to  be  further  infor.ned  of  s-  troubles  &  assureing  his  readynesse  to  act  as 
fi«  or  h.m  to  h.s  power,  but  s-  p,-oliers  wl.oly  rejected  though  ammunicon  &  armes  verj^  nn.ch 
vanted,  &  a  severe  protest  made  ag.  bin,  as  if  an  L.vader  of  their  Cou,.try,  upon  u-2ich  he 

then    '  1'  Iwi  h  T'  ^  'T  ""  ""'""'"  ^'"■'■^  "'^""  *  '•'  '"'  ^-"■•'-  ~'  -•  -''o 

hen  apply  dw,th  all  subm.ss.on&gaue  ail  obseruance  of  Hidelity  well  obserued  dureing  the 
whole  warr  but  howeuer  wee  kept  good  continued  guards  by  land  &  water.  ^ 

. J^^^  r  ^"  /^T'T  "'^  '"'^'''"  '^''"  I"creaseing  Eastward  &  Comeing  more  westerly  the 
governo^  proh.b.ted  the  saile  of  powder  to  Indians  on  severe  penaltyes  extendin^to  li"(tei: 


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Z  1T"^  f7'\7^u    """"^  f  ;'T  """^'^  °'  ^'°*  «^°*  <'"^«'^^^)  «'^  ^'^"•^"^  of  powder 

167f  In  winter  lG7f  Phillip  &  other  Indians  in  two  partyes  armed  his  ab'  500  the  other  400 
men  tending  westT^rd  w.thm  forty  miles  of  Albany.  Connecticutt  &  Boston  refuseing  assistance 
or  persuemge  them  .nto  their  Collonys  wee  howeuer  supplyed  o'  Indyans  w:th  ammunLn,  arm 

refu  Id  b"^  ?  1 1  "?  , "''  "''''""  ''"''"'"^'  "°'"^"  ^  ^'"^'^-"  '-''  «'  townes  &  though 
PI  n  in  ^  1 "?,  '  VT"  '""^  "'■  ^'•"■"'^'■y  ^^"  "P°°  ^'"•^•i  ^  '^^^^  ««verall  &  drove  s- 
Philip  &  other  Indians  with  him  quite  away,  &  since  kept  continuall  partyes  out  to  free  the 

coasts  towards  us  &  prevent  old  Indyans  recourse  to  Cannada. 

1076.  In  s„m„,er  1G76  r  Indians  prevailing  much  Eastward  &  towards  Connecticutt.  they 
sent  thereupon  two  Com.ss.oners  to  New  Yorke.  pretending  Authority  but  haueinge  none,  y- 
Gouernour  retiirned  answer  of  readynesse  if  they  pleased  to  procure  them  an  hon^"  and  safe 
peace  with  Indians,  or  use  foice  as  occasion,  &  to  remoue  all  Jealousies  would  forbeare  all 
claymes  to  that  parte  of  the  Collony  they  possesse  in  his  Royall  Highnesses  Pattants  but  had  noe 
answer.  Lpon  news  of  great  devastacon  eastward  of  boston  y'  latter  end  of  y  yeare  1G76  the 
Governo'  sent  to  releife  &  offer  retreate  to  y-  Inhabitants  fled  to  Piscataway  &  Boston  but  they 
were  detained.  ' 

1677.  In  June  1677  black  point'  being  repossessed  by  Massachusetts  but  all  y  Country  else 
eastward  &  Islands  distroyed  &  possessed  by  Indians  the  Goverm«  sent  from  New-Yorke  of 
w«  notice  to  all  o'  neighbours,  a  force  of  about  100  men  very  well  victualled  in  foure  vessells 
furnished  with  smale  gunns  &  all  stores  of  warr  &  framed  lledoute  to  take  Possion  of  Pemaquid 
&-=  by  fort.he.ng  the  most  convenient  place  they  could  &  not  to  admitt  peace  with  Indians  but 
upon  their  full  submission  &  deliuering  up  all  X""-  prisoners  or  Captiues  &  vessells  &  Includeing 
all  his  ftia""  subjects  particulerly  the  Massachusetts  w'"  succeded  though  with  difficulty  for 
the  Massachusetts  admission  to  Peace,  &  all  Captiues  of  w'"  35  by  name  &  vessells  att  hand 
were  presently  delivered,  att  sending  to  acquaint  the  Massachusetts  of  the  designe  they  proclaimed 
a  fast  &  day  of  prayer,  leuyed  or  pressed  about  120  men  w'"  they  alsoe  sent  East  ward  of  w^" 
i  being  killed  by  Indians  att  black  point  the  rest  proceeded  to  o"  att  Pemaquid  but  finding 
them  already  posted  they  friendly  questioned  our  comeing  there  &  soe  returned  afore  the 
Indians  applycacons,  w="  comeing  some  dayes  after  &  conclusion  as  afore,  an  Expresse  was  sent 
to  acquaint  the  Massachusetts  therewith,  &  they  accepted  s"  peace  w'"  still  continues  &  is  all 
the  peace  (knownie)  they  haue  with  Indyans. 

"  A  shorte  ace'  of  New  Yorks  assistance  to  New  England.  1677. 
Rec**  from  S'  Edmund  Andros  on  y«  18""  of  Aprill  1678." 

•  be«  Nolo,  ante  p.  255. 


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Answer  of  tlie  Agents  of  Massachmetts  to  Ooveriwr  Andros'  PetUian. 

(  New-York  Fapen,  I.  13T.  ] 

To  the  Kino's  most  Excell'  Ma^  And  the  Lords  of  his  most  Hon""'  PrivyCouncill. 

The  Answer  of  William  Stoughton  and  Peter  Bulkley  Agents  for  Your  Mu" 
Colony  of  the  Massachusetts  Bay  in  New  England,  to  the  Peticon  of  S' 
Edmund  Andros  Kn'  His  Royall  Highness'  Lieut'  and  Govemo'  of  New 
Yorke  in  America. 

Most  kumhhj  Sheweth 

That  at  this  distance  they  are  noe  way  furnished  either  with  those  severall  informacdns,  w'='' 
were  given  both  by  the  Captive  Indians,  and  alsoe  by  the  English,  that  being  taken  by  the 
enemy  and  detained  amongst  them,  were  redeemed  or  otherwise  made  their  escape. 
Concerning  the  supply  of  Powder  &«  from  tiie  parts  of  Albany  w-^""  Sachem  Phillip  and  the 
enemy  Indians  did  Trade  and  receive  dureing  the  late  warre,  nor  with  what  passed  betweene 
the  Pet'  and  your  Ma"  Governo'  &  Councill  of  the  Massachusetts  upon  his  takeing  exception 
to  a  Clause  mencdned  in  their  Declaracou. 

And  for  further  answer  they  say  that  they  understand  not  how  eifl'er  the  Pet'  or  any  in  place 
under  him  hath  beene  soe  reflected  on,  or  preiudiced  by  any  thing  in  the  said  Declaracou,  or 
other  Bookes,  as  he  conceives  and  represents,  it  being  very  possible  that  notwithstanding  strict 
prohibition,  and  care  to  the  contrary,  yet  Phillip  and  his  Complices  might  obtaine  amunition 
from  those  parts  without  the  knowledge  of  those  in  authority  there,  of  the  indirect  and  wicked 
practices  of  such  evill  minded  persons,  who  will  easily  venture  all  for  gaine ;  yet  who  these 
were  in  particular  was  never  (that  these  Respondents  know  of)  discover'd  to  your  Ma" 
Govemm*  of  the  Massachusetts,  and  therefor  there  can  be  noe  danger  of  any  mans  beiu<.^ 
punished  by  them  as  is  suggested.  ° 

But  if  your  Ma'^  in  your  wisedome  shall  see  cause  to  require  a  more  particuler  answer  from 
your  Governor  and  Councell  aforesaid:  These  Respondents  doubt  not  of  a  most  ready 
obedience  to  your  Ma"  Comands  therein,  who  for  themselves  (as  in  duty  they  are  bound)  will 
to  their  utmost  endeavor  the  removeing  of  any  misunderstanding  betweene  the  Pet'  and  your 
Ma"  government  of  the  Massacimsetts,  and  that  all  good  correspondence  may  be  promoted  and 
raamtained  with  your  Ma"  Colonies  theire  Neighbours  ;  soe  much  tending  unto  the  advanceni' 
of  your  Ma"  interest  and  service,  and  the  welfare  and  happiness  of  your  Ma"  subjects  there 
inhabiting. 


Endorsed 


The  answer  of  y  Agents  of  New  England  to  y«  Peticon  of  S'  Edmund  Andros 
R"  Ap.  Si"-  1G78." 


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Order  in  Council  on  the  preceding  An»iver. 

[  Privy  CouncU  Register,  C.  R.  11.,  XIII.  808.  ] 

At  the  Court  at  Whitehall  the  this  24""  of  April  1G78. 

Present—  The  King's  Most  Excellent  Ma'» 

in  Council. 


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The  Massachvsetts  not  to  punhh  any  of  y'  jteople  of  Albany  till  notice  be  given  to  hit  Ma*!'. 

Upon  reading  this  day  at  r  Board  the  Answer  of  William  Stoughton  and  Peter  Bulkeley 
Agents  for  his  Ma-^'  Colony  of  y  Massachusetts  Bay  in  New  England  to  y  Peticon  of  Sir 
Kdmund  Andros  Knight,  his  Royal  Highness'  L<  and  Govemour  of  New  Yorke  in  America  and 
consideration  had  thereof,  his  Ma'^  was  pleased  to  declare  that  he  finds  noe  cause  to  beleive 
that  any  of  his  subjects  from  y'  parts  of  Albany  did  supply  any  powder  or  other  materials  for 
warr  to  1  hilip  or  other  Indyan  Ennemys  in  those  parts,  neither  could  he  perceive  any  cause  or 
ground  for  y-  imputation  layd  upon  his  sayd  subjects  of  Albany  by  y'  Massachusetts,  and 
therefore  was  pleased  to  order  and  direct,  and  it  is  hereby  Ordered  and  directed  accordingly 
That  none  of  y  sayd  subjects  of  Albany  be  lyable  to  any  such  imputation  unless  the 
Massachusetts  shall  accuse  any  particular  person  thereof  and  shall  legally  proceed  against  such 
persons  n  order  to  their  conviction  of  y-  Crimes  layd  to  their  charge  in  the  places  where  they 
mhabite  or  shall  be  informed  ag*  and  proved  delinquent  before  his  Ma'^-  in  Councill,  within  one 
year  to  be  accounted  from  y  date  hereof.  And  y  Govemour  and  Councill  of  y  sayd  Colony 
of  Massachusetts,  and  all  others  concerned  therein  are  required  to  take  notice  and  punctually 
observe  the  same.  And  it  was  further  Ordered  that  the  sayd  Agents  of  y  Massachusetts  (now 
here)  doe  take  care  to  transmitt  this  his  Ma'v  pleasure  to  y  sayd  Massachusetts  Colony  by  y 
first  opportunity  for  y*  purposes  aforesayd. 


Warrant  to  Sir  Allen  and  Sir  Peter  Apdey  in  favor  of  Gavei>nor  Andros. 

[No».York  Entries,  CLI.  26.] 

Whereas  by  an  acc«  of  the  Rec"  and  disbursem"  ordinary  and  Extraordinary  for  y  Colony 
and  Guarrison  of  New  Yorke  in  America  from  June  1G74  to  y  first  day  of  November  1677 
exclusive,  given  in  by  S'  Edm-  Andros  Kn«  my  L'  and  Govemour  there,  and  stated  by  my 
Audit'  Gen"  it  appeares  that  there  is  due  from  me  upon  the  ballance  of  the  said  acc«  the  sum6 
of  ^1381.  10.  5i  beaver  pay  (w*  in  steriing  money  amounts  to  about  y  value  of  ^1100.,  and 
whereas  I  have  thought  fitt  y'  the  same  be  forthwith  paid  to  y  s-  S'Edm"  Andros  in  ord'  to  his 
.jpeedy  returae  into  those  parts  :  These  are  therefore  to  will  and  require  you  forthwith  to  pay 
or  cause  to  be  paid  unto  y  said  S'  Edm"  Andros  or  his  ord'  y  sum6  of  eleven  hundred  pound 


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sterling;  and  for  8oe  doeing  this,  to/jetl.er  w'M.is  rec'  shalbe  to  you  «  sufficient  Warr'  and  to 
dl  of  Ma    Tg78      """"^'"^  ^^^  """'^  "P''"  y""'  """"'  ^'^''"  "'"^'  '"y  '"»»d  "^  S'  James's  y  18 

To  S'  Allen  and  S'  Peter  Apsley  Ku"  \ 
my  TreArs  and  Ilec"  Gen"  j 


R' 


Warrant  authorizing  Governor  Andros  to  inerease  the  Duty  on  imported  Rum. 

[Now- York  Enlrln,  CLI.  «.] 

Whereas  I  am  credibly  informed  y'  the  excessive  use  of  rumme  iu  your  governn>'  hatl. 
many  pemitious  consequences  and  particularly  is  fatall  to  y  health  of  many  of  his  Ma"  Mod 
subjects  there,  one  reason  of  w'"  excesse  is  supposed  to  be  from  y-  smallnesse  of  the  duty  on 
nnportacon  of  the  same  (^^c'■  the  Bosteners  have  already  in  some  n.easure  prevented  by  rayseing 
the  s  duty  considerably  witl.iu  t!,eir  colony.)  These  are  therefore  to  authorise  and  require  you 
w  y  advice  of  your  Councell  assone  as  you  shall  arrive  at  New  Yorke  to  encrease  y'  said  duty 
on  y  importacon  of  rume  from  time  to  tin.e  as  you  shall  judge  fitting;  to  continue  dureing  my 
pleasure.  Provided  that  in  y  whole  y  said  duty  be  not  greater  within  your  governm'  y»  it  is 
a  y  same  tune  y  you  soe  encrease  it,  in  m.y  other  of  your  neighbour  Colonyes :  For  which 
y  shalbe  your  Warr'.     Given  und'  my  hand  at  S'  James's  the  IS'"  day  of  May  1678. 

To  S""  Edmund  Andros  Kn"  my  L'  &  ) 

Govern'  of  New  Yorke,  w"-  its        V 

Dependencyes  in  America  j 


Commi^mon  to  Oovermr  Andros  to  appoint  a  Jxulge  of  Admiralty. 

[  Now- York  Entries,  CLI.  ««.  ] 

Whereas  it  may  be  convenient  for  you  to  be  authorised  and  empowered  to  appoint  a  Jud^e 
Register  and  Marshall  of  the  Admiralty  within  your  governm-  by  reason  of  it.  ,  ,-U,„co  fmn 
hence,  (i-otwithstanding  the  clause  in  your  comission  of  Vice  Admirall  W"  r<".^.rv,-^  the 
nomination  of  them  to  my  selfe)  These  are  therefore  to  authorize  and  empow.-  .  o,.  uud  .  doe 
hereby  authorise  &  empower  you  from  time  to  time  dureing  the  vacancyes  of  the'said  places  to 
nommate  constitute  and  appoint  the  Judge  Register  and  Marshall  of  the  Admiralty  afores-  to 

of  T^'l^Tr"^  "'^  ^''"'"'■'  ""'^'     '^'""'  ""'^"'  "'^  ^""""^  "'"^  '""'•-'  "*  *'  '^"'"'^^'^  y  2«"  day 


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Hepoft  of  Cmmml  on  the  Pctitim  of  Kiliaen,  Van  Rensselaer. 

I  New-yr)rk  rape™,  n.  II.  10«.] 

May  it  plense  Your  Jtoyall  Highness 

We  have  in  pursuance  of  the  reflerenco  unto  us  upon  tlie  Report  of  tlie  Gov'  of  New  York 
and  tlie  Pet"  of  tlie  lieiress  of  Killiaen  van  Renssellaer  considered  thereof,  and  do  find  hoth,  by 
the  Governors  Report  and  several  acts  or  adjudications  in  Holland,  whereby  the  right  of'tlie 
Pet"  to  the  lands  called  the  Rensselaers  VVyck  heretofore  called  Willianistad  and  now  Albany, 
doth  of  right  belong  unto  tlie  Petition"  by  a  sale  made  to  their  predecessors  in  the  year  1630, 
and  have  been  for  some  years  uiiduely  kept  out  of  the  enjoyment  thereof,  and  do  humbly 
conceive  that  it  may  be  just  for  your  Royall  Highness  (if  you  so  please)  to  grant  unto  the  Pet" 
the  said  Rniisselaers  Wyck  colonic  with  such  priviledges  and  imunities  as  fonnerly  they  had, 
excepting  the  Fort  called  Orange-Fort  and  the  land  it  stands  upon,  that  whereas  dureing  the 
time  they  have  been  out  of  possession  viz'  since  the  years  1G52.  divers  persons  have  built 
several  houses  upon  some  part  of  the  premises,  that  such  persons  shall  hold  and  enjoy  the  same 
for  one  and  thirty  y.-ars  from  this  time,  paying  to  the  Pet"  yearly  the  value  of  two  beaver  skins 
for  the  great  houses,  and  for  the  middle  sort  of  houses  one  beaver  skin  and  for  the  lesser  half 
the  value  of  a  Beaver  skin  during  the  term  which  the  Pet"  do  assent  unto,  and  with  this  also 
that  the  Pet"  and  all  that  shall  claime  under  them  shall  from  time  to  time  well  and  truelly  pay 
and  performe  ail  publicik  dutyes  and  impositions  as  formerly  have  been  by  them,  or  their 
predecessors  and  all  such  as  shall  be  imposed  on  them  by  Your  Royall  Higlmesse  or  your 
Governors  upon  the  other  persons  that  hold  and  enjoy  any  part  of  Your  Highnesses  lands  or 
Colonies  which  [lie]  in  your  territories  of  New  Yorke  or  Albany. 

John  Churchhill 

,       ,  Heneage  Finch. 

London 

4  Junij  1078. 


Warrant  to  Governor  Andros  to  issue  a  Patent  for  Mensselaerswyck. 

[  New- York  Enlrica,  CLI.  U.  ] 

Whereas  I  have  perused  y*  peticon  of  y'  heires  of  Killian  Van  Renselaer  setting  forth  their 
right  to  certaiue  lands  called  the  Renselaers-Wicke  (heretofore  called  Williamstadt  and  now 
Albany)  and  have  heard  the  opinions  of  yourselfe  and  of  my  Councell  at  Law  thereupon:  these 
are  to  will  and  require  you  to  cause  Letters  Patents  under  the  Scale  of  your  governem'  to  be 
granted  to  y*  said  Pet"  to  graunt  and  confirme  unto  y"  y"  s""  Renselaers-Wicke  Colony  w"-  such 
privileges  and  imanities  as  formerly  they  had  (excepting  y'  fort  called  Oranges  Fort  and  its 
outworkes,  if  any  be,  and  y"  lands  they  stand  upon)  and  whereas  dureing  y'  time  they  have 
beene  out  of  possession,  viz'  since  y*  yeare  1052.  divers  persons  have  built  several!  houses  upon 
some  part  of  the  p'misses,  you  are  to  take  care  y'  such  p'sons  and  all  deriveing  und'  y"  shall 
remaine  in  quiet  possession  of  y  same  yeilding  and  paying  dureing  the  terme  of  31  yearea  to 


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Comence  from y  date  of  y  Lrfis  Patients  abovemenconed,  unto  y  said  peticftners  or  th^ir 
assignes  such  yearJy  rent  as  you  w'-  the  advice  of  yo'  Counceli  shall  thinke  reasonable,  not 
exceed.ng  y"  value  of  two  Beaver  skins  for  y-  great  hov.es  and  oi"  one  Benver  skin  for  y< 
Ir  V.  '^-«;«/"d  «f  halfe  a  Beaver  skin  for  the  lesser  sort  of  houses,  and  from  and 

Co  nceU  shall  judge  reasonable,     All  w-  y  s-  Pet"  doe  assent  unto.     And  further  yoi.  are 

L  nt  "■■'  J   ^    ,'■'?"'  ""  "'  '^'""'^  ""'^^  y"  «''^''  '■^°-  *"»«  t«  *"-  -«"  ""'J  truly  pay 

and  pfonne  .11  pubhque  dutyes  and  impositions  as  formerly  have  beene  by  y"  or  their  p'decess" 

nd  an  sue    as  shalbe  imposed  by  my  selfe  or  by  you  or  other  my  L-  Govei  for  r  ti'-e  bemg 

of  New  V  r  ^"IT  ^  "^  "''^  '"J"^  ""^  ^'"^  ''  y'  '""^^  "^  ^°'-y^«  ^"''"  <he  territones 
of  New  Yorke  or  Albany  or  the.r  Dependencyes  in  America.  For  all  w">  y  shalbe  your  Warr' 
O.ven  under  my  hand  &  Seale  at  S'  James's  y  T-  day  of  June  1678. 

To  S'  Edm*"  Andros  Kn'  and  Govern'  of 
New  Yorka  and  its  Dependencyes  in 
America 


( 


MmoranJiini  Jry  Captain  Bredoii. 

[ New-Kngl«nd,  II.  169. J 

Capt.  Bredon  Concerning  N.  Eng*  Aug«  1C70. 
walyn'n"''"  '""  "''"""'  ^'"^  ^"^'-^  '^^  alwayes  an  Agent  here;  one  Windslow 
That  one4">of  y'chiloren  th  re  are  not  christened,  for  they  neither  baptise  or  dve  the 

c™:;::r,.'";t,i;!  •'"  ^'"-^"" '"■""■■ ■'•''»•""■  -■■■'" 

They  must  enter  Covenant. 

That  one  Sedgwick  w.r,  sent  about  16r,G  to  rayse  n.en  at  Boston,  w".  he  did   to  reduce  Neu- 

wi;  :,:"";  ";;  "r :  •■""'^•i""  -^•*  ">-  '^^"^^  '^  --  ^-.-n  up,  ..e  carr  e.l  thos        .    (,    d       vt 
wuh  them  he  tlnnkes)  to  subdue  y  French  broiie ;  wherein  one  oj  the  par.ycs  l,,.]::^::^ 

.N.X':;urw;:,t;:Br:ir"'  "'^ "-"  ""'-"■  ^"""•■"  "•"'«"••"  "■™ 


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They  had  exposed  their  comission  about  a  week  before  to  y'  Governour  and  Councill;  but 
as  y  Com"  were  begining  w'"  the  businesse  of  one  Deane  (about  a  shipp  seisd  contrary 'to  y 
Act  of  Navigation)  there  came  a  rable  of  about  100  before  the  dore,  a  sort  of  herault  and  a 
trumpeter,  proclaiming  a  prohibition  to  y  Com"  to  proceede,  or  to  any  to  attend  at  their  perills. 

That  one  Peirce  a  great  fauaticii  came  first  witli  newes  of  the  K*  restoration,  w">  y  K*  flagg 
in  r  niayne  topp.  He  brought  Coft'  and  Wiially  who  calld  themselves  Richardson  and  Stevenson 
(as  their  fathers  were  called ;)  Bredon  advised  seisure  :   the  Governour  them  &<= 

M-  To  mention  how  Humphres  &  Cradock  are  here  and  calld  on  to  answer  by  v«  Great 
Councill.  ^ 

Was  it  purposed  y'  all  y  Patentees  should  goe  over;  or  were  they  here  such  men  of  bulke 
and  estate  as  to  make  y«  unlikely.     If  so,  explaine  y'  and  speake  of  y  men. 

Q.  How  were  they  to  fare  who  never  went  over  and  what  was  their  advantage.  The 
Quorum. 

^"  ^o'        The  King  must  either  have  a  Governour  there,  or  must  have  y  Absolute  Governour 
of  y»  place  here. 

Q.  Did  y  Company  ever  sitt  here,  as  y  Quo  Warranto  explaiues,  or  was  y  only  to  lay  V 
action.  ■'  ■' 

The  shipp  Eugle  wiis  here  brought  by  y*  Company. 

(Indorsed) 

Paper  about  Cap'  Bredon 
Aug"  1078. 


Governor  Andros  to  Mr.  BlathwayL 

[Naw-Turk  Kalriia,  I.  4U-M.  J 

j^,  New  Yorke  y  Iti'"  of  Sept'  1678. 

After  nine  weeks  passage  the  7"'  past  I  arrived  here,  wiiere  I  found  things  quiet,  tho'  much 
nllarmed  with  rumours  of  war,  which  occasioned  extraordinary  public  charges,  I  have  since 
received  letters  from  the  Governor  of  Maryland,  of  njischiefs  done  by  strange  Indians,  on 
some  of  their  Indians  and  Christians  (alsoe)  in  th-  parts  of  N'irginia  and  Maryland  appre- 
hendmg  'tis  the  Sineques,  and  the  beginning  of  a  Warr,  which  1  cannot  think  said  Sineques  as 
well  as  Moquas,  having  been  always  very  good  and  faithfull  to  this  (Jovernment  and  kind  to  all 
Christians  a  this  side,  though  since  being  treated  witli  by  our  neighbours  have  been  rude  and 
insolent,  and  the  Moquas  fetched  away  by  fierce  friend  Indians  of  Conecticut.  as  they  write  to 
mee,  and  was  owned  when  they  sent  to  demand,  but  noe  satisfaction  given,  which  wee  nmst 
expect  and  bee  lyable  to,  so  long  as  each  petty  colony  halli  or  assumes  absolute  power  of  peace 
and  warr,  which  cannot  bee  managed  by  such  popular  (Jovemments  as  was  evident  by  the  late 
Indian  wars  in  New  England.  And  I  doe  not  find  but  they  are  as  high  as  ever,  as  may  appear 
by  the  inclosed  printed  paper  asserting  and  disposing  of  Narrnganset  Country  at  this  juncture, 


m 

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Ihongl,   Inihorto  wholy  .lislinrf  (h.iu  and  not,  und.-r  nny  thoir  CoI<,ni..H,  nnd    l,y  tlu-   Kinc's 
Con,m.Hmo«,.r«  in  I0«4.  cnll.'.l  King's  ProvimT.  and  put  nndor  IM.o.U,  Islnnd  'till  n.rti,..r  OnW 
ol  wlurl,  <,r  a,,|H.al  to  th.  King  d..Hir..,l  by  Rl.o.i..  Island  tlu-y  will  not  hear,  nor  nt  nil  admit; 
AlHo.  how  well  tlu.y  ol,H..rvo  A.ls  of  I'arlia.n.M.t  Cor  Knl.-ri.-s  or  CU-aringHoC  Ships  or  Goods,  or 
tnko  tho  OatliH  is  dayly  m-on. 

I  thought  .0  havo  gono  to  IV-nrnquhl  this  y.w,  it  having  proved  very  advanlagoouH  to  the 
JmluM-y  hyoou.P.unng  all  the  Indians  in. hos..  I'arts  within  the  Hules  an.l  hounds  prescribed 
them  when  they  subn.ilted  ;  but  by  a.lviee  of  u.y  Counsel  have  deferred  going  'till  Spring,  when 
"11  ..ivn,g  noliee.  1  uu.y  the  better,  by  ndviee  upon  the  place,  settle  things  as  they  ought,  for  a 
con,,„„„„.-e  In  the  nu-an  tin.e  Ibru.er  Or,  rs  to  bee  observed  as  farr  as  Black  I'oint  being 
wha  the  ludnu.s  were  possessed  of.  when  .hey  subnd.te.l,  an.l  in.ports  the  quiet  of  all.  as  well 
ns  I  ,3   Ifoya     Il.ghuess  though   born   hitherto   both   risce  and  charge,     Nor  shall  I  value  the 

>    ul    I  th  nk  w.  I  not  bee  unhear.l.  or  place  viewe.l.  and  .lelective  Houn.laryes  elsewhere  alsoo 

«et  e.I.  partu-ularly  of  the  san.e  Tract  Kastward.  as  well  as  between  this  and  Concc.icut 

1  pray  my   unnble  Service  to  S'  IN.bert  Southwell  with  this  accon.pt.  and   if  you   pl'ease  to 

favor  meew.ih  a  lew  hues,  as  occasion,  youl  farther  oblige  ' 

S'     Your  most  afiectionate 

Inunble  servant 

„  K.  Anukos. 

Kead  iii  Council  4'*  of  Dec"*'  1078. 


I*    V      M 


6' 


Govenior  Am/rm  to  Afr.   lihthuayt. 

(  Ntir-T<irk  KalrlM,  I   «,  44.  J 

New  York  y  la*"  of  Oct'  1678. 


This  i.  by  y.  retun,  of  the  Ship  that  brought  n,ee  here,  to  give  yot.  an  accon.pt  of  n.y  arrival 
nfler  n  nine  weeks  passage.  •   "nivai 

Hound  the  t'ouutry  quiet,  but  nu.ch  allanned  with  news  of  ■.  French  war.  nnd  since  have 
had  several  rumor.,  of  Indian  troubles  with  our  uc.ghbors.  which  wee  hear  still  i  nv  | 
N.rgnua  and  Maryland,  but,  not  iu.ving  it  lately  Iron,  tlu.e  in  au.horhy.  hope  '.is  not  of  v 
.".port.  Mu,  our  neighbors  of  Connecticu,  have  wri,  ,o  nu-e  of  i,.  .-opie  of 'wh  se  ,e  Z 
answer  to  them  I  send  you  a,  large,  since  which  I  have  not  heard  Iron',  then.,  so  u.v  ;  ' 
o«    Mate,  nnd  such  the.r  actions  have  n.ade  our  Indians  lye.  if  not  insolent,  which  t  .ev  m-v 

os^mir  I    „  ""'  """'•'""'•  "•"'  '""">■  """■"  "^»^"""""''^  "»^"""'"  "-ir  going  to  treat. 

a*.u.  ng  tiem  ther,.  soe  long  as  ,he  I „.s  would  heark.-n  to  this  .Govern.,  thev  shoul.l 

hurt  them  (b«,  .„  van.e)     And  now  all  n.y  hope  .s  Uegula.ions  and  Orders  Iron,     he  Kg 


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h    only  „  .ans    „  k,..,,  us  vv.-ll  „,  ....ac  and  preHem-  ,.r  <l,.f..,ul   u.  if  wa.rs.     I„  the   .nean 
.   ...  .  Hhall  no,  l.,.o  want.ng  to  any  n>y  n.-ighhors.  as  occasion,  to  n.y  powor,  if  tl.ey  wil    lo" 
".Innt  .1.  and  prayn.g  n.y  hun.i,!..  Hrrvic  to  S'  IfoL.Tt  SouthwHl  r.Mnain. 

W     Vour  most  alli'ciionalt! 

liinnble  servant 

Head  in  Coinicil  4'"  of  Dec"*'  1078.  '"  ^^•■^"""'^• 


(h,/i/,HW.;,>iur.^'  of  fhe    Unittd  Colonics  to   (. 


t  Ni'B-Vurk  I" 


"piTn,  I.   l.Vl. 


il 


ono'aliic  Sf 


lorcrnor 


Uaill 


JW/ 


I'p.  v  (i"'  i(;7«5. 


T 


til 


'"'  '"'i'l-  "'■  111''  ("omission"  of  liis   .Miii"-' imilcd  ( 


I'sc  pri'M'nis  uiiics  i; 
wee  an-   ii\rillv  coMcfiiii'd 


yo' 


ll< 


o|MTlunify  to  coiiLriaiKlalc  y( 
ill  one  !•( Ill  liilcicsl  of 


ono"  ready  roinply.iiice  in   and  advanie  of  tl 


oloiiles  al    liarllord 


sale   rcliiriie   into   llic 
lin  .Ma,!""  and  tlie  Knglisii  .\ 


Bpeeiall  to  a  (Jenn^ill   re-sell 


siillered  hy  y'  harliar 
lis  no  new  Ironlile  in 


lis  iiidi 


enient  of  y  Connliy,  aiHer  so  niueli  iroul 


ii|>oii   y'  (i,i|..  (,f 

■e  parls,   Wlicri. 

ition,  and  liopi- 

meanes  llial   may  (•(mdiice  tlu'iclo,   In 


All 


mighty  (lod  hath  in  a  great 


de  and  mischciH'  lati'ly 
neasiire  allready  indulged  to 


liie  Maijuas  and  o''  II 
houses  killing  and  earrvi 
as  l»v   M, 


view  seeming  |„  |lnval,.u  unless  l.y  meanes  of  mismid'slauding  1 


ieiiid  Indians  the  Marpias  lianing  lately  made  a  I) 


iig  captiue  'I'wfnfv  lUuir,  h 


'predal 


oil  Here  o' 


n'l  weeiK! 
iMlglisI 


sseiiger   lo   solieilc   ihrir   I 


,  Hince  w'^i"  wee  haiie  so  I'irr  e(Miseriied  o's.dnes 


eliarilaltlv  lie  ciiuslrue 


•eliirne  lo  us,  and  to  inlor 


sent  III 


ind 


olilainingyet  no  more  ihcn  that   tl 


ne  their    mistake  if  it   nia\ 


III  jiies 


lo 


leiice  ol'yo'-  llonof  u|>oii  whom  11 


ley   sliiiuld    Iiee   Kelumed  if 


haue    a  great   dependence    the    Ind 


ley  seem  (if  not  wronged  hy  \' \ 


so 
againo 


eomplame  of  their   eonslaiil    aiioyai 
fl'uti 


uv  ipiarrell  he  not  p^cnt.'d  il  will 


urns    under    \-  (loVment  ol  these  folouies  do 
>y  them  so  that  wee 


lee   and    misiheites  dmi 


li.erpreters) 
greatly 


Knglish   \eigliliours  and  win 
iiaue  the  like  i 


ipiiekly  hreak  out   into  a  11 


iir  if 


'an  H 


foresee  v'  sad  n 


iime  w'l'  may  endang'  tlieir 


■onmpu-nces  there  of  wheth''  yu'  llom/  will 


tar 


lisliirl 


•esentment  o(  y  niair  as  wee  haue  or  shall  Judge  it  meet  to 


as  lo  exert  yo'  |»ov\"-  and    Inter 


si  n; 


lauees  < 


.f  Mi 


wind  wee  know 


concerne  yo'  selfe  so 
y  returne  of  those   eapiines    and    (piieling  those 


y"  peace  of  his  suhiecis  in  II 


not  but  do  judge  it  o'  duly  w'"" 


liese  liuiled   Coloi 


wee  owe  to  ins  .Mi 


thereof,  those  troidiles  hind'ing  the  further  1' 


IK 


H,  to  giue  y.m  a  true  and  timtdy  lulbrmati 


parts  w-i'  >•,)■•  .selle  and 


(letling  will  greatly  oblige 


\yee  are  Lai 


anting  and  Sell  lenient  of  o' count 


lyuien  in  thes« 


)01 


nig  to  procur.'  yo'  senee  herein  and  answ'  while  wee 


ur«) 


Jlono'able  Sir,  Vo'  llund)le  Servants 

y*  Comissiou"  of  the  united  Colonies. 


ru 


>'oi..  III. 


'  inmnv. "  — F.n. 


Wll.l..  l.KE 
.losDi'il    |)AXt,Rv' 
'I'llo:    lllNKLKV 

Jam.  CruwoRTH 

J.V"    Al.J.KV. 


1*' 


^''*  NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRII'TS. 

Gaver-mr  Ami/m'  lieph,  to  tJie  Commwsioiwv.9. 
Hono'ableS"  C  x-vo*  r„po.,  i.  m  ] 

M.a  L  V?  ^"^     T    ''^."''"'^  '"  ™^  neighbours,  and  as  to  that  particuler  late  act  of  y« 

best  able  to  judge  thereof  and  ^vhat  is  proper  to  be  done  thereupon  w-  if  you  sha  1  think 

ensu     o7av     ,V       'r^^"''^'"^'  ^'">^  "^'"«  ^^^-^J""  -"'J--t«  -  you  see,ne  to  suggest  n.ay 

;:::a:ire::i::  °^ '''''— "  ^'  ^^^"'-^  -^  ^^"'^--  -'•-  ^ountry^enin  the.: 

^.       ..    ,     ^,  Honorable  S" 

New  lorke  7''"  v«  10""  78.  ,r      r^      , 

•^  Yo--  Humble  Seruant 


Comnus^imer.9  of  the   United  Colonks  to  Governor  Andros. 

[Now- York  ropem,  I.  ms.] 

Hono"''«  Sir  Hartford  8ept.  U"'  1()78. 

..n::r;:tr;o:s::;,;;:«:t:;;:-:::':L-r«  •» ^  ^' "--  -» 

ttarther  re.,„est  o<  yo^  Hono^  .speedely  to  in.proue  vo^  Interest  &  pou"  ffor         r  ,   nu^  of      o  ^^ 

wi;  ,:!::;::;;;::r„;: .:;;:':""  "'■'■  ■'"*■ ""' "- '«- '■'•■  -  ^*  - »" «; .it„; 

Yo'  hunilile  Servants  y'  ('omission" 

of  y'  united  Colonies 

Wit.i,.   F.i;nri: 
Tiio.  Damoiitii 
.bisKiMi  l)ri:i,i;v' 
Tiio  fIi.\Ki,i:v 
Jam.  Ci  DWciRTii 
Jn"  Ai.r,Y\. 

'  "ItriiLKv.  " — Ko, 


To  y  Oov'npr  of  \pw  Vork. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    III. 


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Governor  Leet  to  Gaveiiwi^  Andros. 

t  New-York  Papcii),  I.  168.  ] 

Hou""  >S'  Hartford  Sep'  y  IS*  1678. 

Yo"  of  Aug-  S-  1678  came  not  to  hand  here  iintill  y  date  aboue  and  after  the  seahng  the 
Lom"  returne  now  nent  in  ansW  to  yo'  last,  where  hiy  the  fault  is  uncertaine  howeuer  it  hatli 
obstructed  y«  answ'  w'^  i.,  ,ivility  would  haue  beene  sooner  giuen  but  now  I  do  intreat  your 
canded  acceptance  of  n.y  thanks  rendered  for  yo'  louing  and  neighbourly  notice  of  one  so 
unworthy  as  allso  ffor  that  gratefull  news  of  a  Generall  peace  throughout  Urope  w'"  the  other 
n.te Ihgence  hopenig  and  desiring  such  peace  in  An.erica  n.ay  be  by  yo'  and  us  euer  indeauored 
Z  ^  ""I'^'f;"''"^^  ^''"  "'•'^  «««  apt  to  reveng  and  quurvnl  and  thereby  n.ay  Embroyle  their 
Knghsh  neighbours  and  make  trouble  in  the  Country  none  knows  wherew""  to  prevent  it  is 
desired  that  y'  Ma(,uaes  and  those  w-  them  may  by  yo'  lion'  be  restrained  liom  o'  parts  unless 
by  from  y'  selfe  and  all  o"  likewise  ffiom  those  parts  but  by  Ord'  tfrom  us  to  prevent  any 
such  HostiU  motions  as  haue  of  late  fallen  on  &  w'"  is  all  at  present  ftrom  &■= 

To  y"  Ciovern'  of  N.  Vorke.  ^^  "''"  ^'''^'^'^ 


t 

i 


(fovernur  Aiubus   Itephj  to  the  Com)ni.s.sioner.s. 

[NV»-Viirk  ra|iiT».  1.  1,",^.  ] 

,,       ,,    -„  N.  Vorke  T'-'SO.  l(i7S. 

llono'''"  S" 

1  rcviued  yo"  of  y  14".  Instant  Last  night  and  in  Answ'  to  what  is  therein  desired  haue 
a.lvisu.l  tliereupon  ami  linde  you  hauing  made  a  particular  treaty  w'"  y^  Maquas  and  aft'wards 
u|)o-  rong  receiued  as  you  mention  sent  to  demand  satisli.ctioii  w"'out"my  knowledge  or  notice 
to  any  here  in  my  absence;  it  is  not  advisable  for  me  to  deaie  with  s"  Maquas  on  yo' accompts 
unless  you  send  some  by  you  sutHciently  authorised  (for  that  purpose,  it  being  nesessary  yo' 
assertine  yo'  s"  treaty  and  message  w'"  them,  w'"  if  you  shall  think  lilt  to  doe  this  way  l" shall 
not  only  atlord  them  all  Liberty  through  y'  tiov'ment  but  Conlrilmt,"  what  shall  be  ffurth'  prop' 
on  my  part,  as  occasion  when  it  will  b.r  re(|uisit  that  some  likewise  come  from  Inkns  &  the 
olh'  yo'  Iremd  Indians  an.l  if  it  bee  necessary  lor  Ihe  I'ublique  good  of  these  Colonies  lurlher  to 
admse  on  the  Matt'  i  am  willing  and  ready  my  selfe  to  giue  a  meeting  at  N.  Haven  or  any  other 
tinting  pla.v  belweene  this  &•  that  Desiring  to  do  my  duty  to  y'  utmost  in  Kuery  good  respect 
you  mention  &  remaine,  J  Ion'''"  ,'>irs, 


Vo'  most  Humble  Servant. 


To  y  ('omission"  ol  y'    i 
I'nited  Colloiiyes  Joyntly  \ 


E.  A.  S. 


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pi' 


I-  *■ 


Governor  Andros  to  Governor  Leet. 

i  New-Tork  Tafon,  I.  158.  ] 

Houo""'  S'  '^'^  ^orke  V"  2S.  1G78. 

I  receiued  yo'  Perticuler  Lett'  of  Date  y'  18-  Instant  and  one  jointly  w-  the  Commission"  of 
the  Collonyes  Last  n.ght  far  w-  I  giue  you  thankes  and  shall  be  ready  to  contribut H  "  may 
be  ffor  the  interest  and  8afty  of  yo'  parts  bnt  yn-selues  hauing  treated  w-  and  sin ruoon 

me  o  act  m  s  Matters  w'-out  some  Emediatly  authorized  ffrom  you  w'-"  if  you  think  proner T 
shall  ffavour  them  ffurther  as  ffhrre  as  you  can  expect  to  my  poW  and  that  I  mat  not  Ip. 
wantmg  in  any  thing  haue  resolued  if  occasion  ffor  further  raduisel   arise    hL^     I 
publi,ue  good  of  yo'  parts  to  meet  at  New  Hauen  or  any^th^t:;  laT  et^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 
that  when  I  hope  I  may  allso  haue  the  opertunity  of  seeing  yo'selfe  anS  remaine 
To  y  Gouernor  of  ) 
Conecticutt  | 


Endorsed 


Copys  from  &  to  Hartford. 
ReC  from  S-"  E.  Andros 

84'"  Nov.  1(578. 


Sir 


Sir  John   Werden  to  Governor  Andro-t. 

t  New- York  Kntrte»,  CLI.  27.  ] 


.t:;nor;n:ii:;;:;;^^^^^  (^.  and  theyare 

-bisc.n.ndsina..particuh.sthereL„;::.^nr:;t 
h.ps  bound  for  your  parts;  hut  still  one  day  hath  followed  another  without  afi,    i,;  i.u 

your  usaJof  his  son  I,.. 1.  1  '  ^  V       '""  '""  ''^'  •'"  '""'"■'""•)  '"'t''  P'-'''^''«leJ  y' 

partsT^r    '     '    '""  ''•'  1' iM-ene  very  hard  ;  an.l  y"  con.plaint  engaged  V  Duke  to  .see  those 

^h      ol  ,  :;;;:  k;':""""^  yo.  al,ili,y  or  in,egri,yto  judge  of  y.in  your  inferioMHh  ' 

Riven   to  C,       "  r      '         "'''"""'  •""  "'■^''""•'''""  '"'  '"•''  "•"'•'">'>''    ''"'  '-"'  "'•l-'l  it  to  h 
a,ss„r.  d  M   n.llopp  y-  ,f  I,,  or  h,s  son  have  any  just  cause  of  complaint  ag"  you. 


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relateing  any  ways  to  him  properly  or  to  common  justice,  y'  His  11"  H»  will  always  be  ready  to 
heare  him,  and  will  expect  yo'  justificacdn  to  any  particular  charge  of  y«  nature.  Dated  at  "fe' 
James's  y  10'"  of  March  ]07f. 

To  Sir  Edmund  Andros  Kn'  &<^ 


Governor  Androi^  to  Mr.  Blathvmyt. 


[New-Y'ork  Piipeni,  I.  164.] 


Sir 


N.  Yorck  y=  25'"  of  March  1G79. 


1  haue  but  now  receau'd  yo"  ol'  y  L'"  of  August,  by  M^  Doruell,  y"  vcscll  nott  yetl  come  un, 
&  tins  ship  ye  Beaucr  cleared,  ready  to  saile  w'"  oportunity  1  caiii.ott  obn.itt,  to  giue  y--  my 
thancks  for  y^  said  letter,  and  lauour  of  y  inclosed,  hope  v"  haue  receau'd  mine  sent  in  oc""  by 
y  ship  Biosom  since  vV"  no  alteration,  butt  all  continues  in  the  same  good  condition  in  this 
place  &  Gouernm',  &  hope  haue  been  a  meanes  to  stop  &  preuent  (if  seconded  in  time)  futere 
Indian  mischiefs  m  Virginia  &  marilon.l  hauing  upon  first  notice  from  Coll.  jefreys  of  some 
inischeifs  by  unknown  Indians  toke  all  y'  care  I  could  to  be  informed,  &  in  no""  y  leter  had 
hau.ng  notice  of  some  Xtians  brought  from  y  Southwords  by  Indians  aboue  400  miles  u  west 
from  hence,  I  did  preseutly  order-,  sending  expn-sse  Xtians  (if  lo  be  had  for  so  bitter  and  distant 
111  journey  att  such  a  season)  or  Indions  w'"  should  demand  mv  Xtian  captiues  to  be  brought  to 
nie,  &  if  posible  stop  their  prosecuting  or  going  out  againe  upon  y  like  designe,  w^"  they  were 
to  Hignihe  from  me  to  all  otiu-r  indions  by  tiiemselves  or  indion  messengers  as  they  could  above 
<.0U  miles  from  hence  two  Xtia.is  speaking  goo.l  Indian  one  being  y  usuall  interpreter  undertook 
itt,  in  their  wey  y'  inohaukes  readily  promis.-d  nott  to  he  concerned  cV  sent  a  nicssen-er  of  tli.'ir 
ouneto  their  neiglibours  whom  they  call  children  .V  aiv  N-oneides  deemed  vMirst  nation  of 
sme(]ues,  whom  nolwitlistanding  were  very  stuborn  &-  insolent  lor  ;i  daves  aprehending  bv  a 
false  information  some  of  theirs  were  detained  att  Albanv  hut  afterwanls'v-  next  nation  bevond 
them  called  onondagues  then  drown  in  submiting  verv  niu.h,  l.v  delivering  &  sending 
me  a  scalp  brought  as  they  say  against  their  will  v'  the  ,s"  ..ncides  did  so  farr  as  of  ^ 
woemen  and  4  children  th.-y  had  to  free  I  woon.an  \-  -J  children  hut  kept  V  other  &  S>  children 
'nil  tlu.y  sho.d.l  hear.,  of  som."  of  thei.s  they  said  they  had  lost  in  \  irginia  of  w^"  complaine 
.Much  as  benig  first  A  without  .Muse  fallen  up.rn  &  killed,  or  taken  but  promised  howeuer  tlu'V 
would  send  out  no  nu)re  part  vs. 

The  .\tians  being  midlc  of  winter  (and  vry  hard  &  sharp  weather)  could  gett  no  furti,.,- 
but  sent  nuhons  forwonls  to  the  other  nations  with  small  strings  of  wompon  (being  in  lieu  of' 
ietfrs),  from  all  w'"  had  good  satisfiictory  answers,  &-  reluruM  the  heirinin^  „r  j,„niarv,  but 
Xtian  captmes  could  not  come  or  b,.  brought  so  soone  &  hauing  notice  of  tluur  hau'ing  deteined 
halfe,  gMU.-  „rder  to  insist  upon  my  former  demand,  w^''  att  their  coming  to  Albany  with  n:uch 
ndoe  they  promised  &  I  hope  are  there  by  this  time. 

Att  y  same  time  I  sent  to  Indians  I  sent  .-xpivsses  to  \irgiiiia  &  mariland  with  a  perticular 
accornpt  desiring  tlieir  result  as  «.»>!  '   ' 


)!!    as    mlL'ht   he,   (nr   w''" 


they  both  thank  me  &  desire  my 


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been  re.Vaetorv  wee  being  y^  le       coo  n  t     ',  7  '''7'^'''''^  ^^"'^  >"  ""'<""«  '-aue  nott 

H-  since  setling  at  V.^lJi^^^Tc  ,  '"'"'     ^  '''■'""""''  ^ ''"'"  ''•"'"  >"  ^^-tward. 

their  preteuae/  purcl.asrii^  ^  i  ^      'w  1^2:^'  "f  ^•"/"--""-^  ^'^^  ^'^^  "f 
cheefest  „u,n  of  these  parts  into  ■x  Comn  h^  >,        ^  ''''"'^  '"'""'''^  ^''^'"'■'"  «1'  »''« 

islonds  belongin  to  and  a  ^xt   o  ll.is  Z         i  "  ""'  "^  '''""  ""*  ^'"^'  ^^"'  ''"^'^  ••"-  ««n^e 

&  nott  to'be  helped    ::rb:r:    ;''"""^  '■    ""T  ^""^''^  "'"^  ^-^y  ^"""  -" 
colonies 'till. ben  nlgeneraii  Z:;™!.'' .^    a  1 1 Z^^:!:     f  ^""^^  """T  ""  ^' 
sioners  from  home  might  easilv  setle  nil  «        .        ^  i'"t  >    ^ ""t' •>'}'.&  if  some  good  Comis- 
a  full  &  particular  acJSlpt  b  a         cfeZ  ZV^  '"T  '/?"  ^'^  ''"•'■•^'^'  ^  ^'"'  ^''•"^'  '-- 

knows  better  for  all  ,•  ,'atter  part  fo:  ^X^y^^'Z^nfr  ^  "' '"''''  ''  ^^'^^'  ""•^"'^>- 
to  S'  Robert  Southwell,  I  remaiue,  8'  Y'  afSnate  &  ^'°"  ^  "'"  ""^  ^'""^'^''^  ^^^ 

niost  hiuuble  Scruant 

E.    AXDHOSS. 


I  service 


An  Indian  Sachem  reports  that  v«  fr,.nt.K  „r  /-■       i     • 


ison  or 

heing  of 

but 


Endorsed 


-'5  March  J 670. 
AVilln-lMathwayt  Ksj' 
From  S'  Edm.  Andros. 
Ifead  at  y  Committee  the 
part  concerning  the 
Province  of  Maine,  the 
19""  June  1679. 


7'^ie   Kltuf.^  AllowuiH't  to  Xtw-  York. 

[  X.M -Viirk   \':\\Kn,  1.  Ifiii,  ] 

Establishm'  of  .\'evv  Yorke 

aii.w.„c.  i.  „.i„  „,  Hi.  ,;^.  H." ;;  D,;::  oVvX: ^^ '• '''"  ■"■"»"  •'"■'"'  ""■ 

19°  Junii  1C79.  Job.  Holdeh     Aud"^ 


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i 


Duke  of  York's  Commission  to  John  Lewen. 

[  Ni'W-Yiirk  Entries,  (i.I.  28.  ] 

To  John  Lewen,  Gent :  &■= 

Kxow  Yke   tliat  I  reposeing  groat  trust  &  cmifidence  in  your  integrity  and  al)iHty,  have 

appointed  and  by  these  presents  doe  authorize  and  appoint  vou  to  be  mv  Agent  and  Servant  in 

^ew  ^orke  and  All.ny  and  otlier  my  huids  and  territoryes  in  America',  and  therefore  you  are 

W   r  first  opportunity  of  shipping  hound  for  those  parts,  to  take  vour  passage  to  New  Yorke 

and  uppon  your  arrival!  tliere  yow  are  by  all  good  and  reasonable'wayes  and  meanes  to  apply 

your  selfe  to  inquire  and  find  out  all  y"  estate,  rents,  revenues,  proffitts,  and  p'quisites,  w'"  in  any 

sort  doe  of  right  belong  and  appeartaine  to  me  and  arise  in  anv  of  those  places,  and  to  examine 

all  bookes  papers  records  and  other  matters  relateing  thereunto,  and  to  y«  end  I  doe  hereby 

authorize  and  empower  you  to  demand   aske  and  receive  of  and  from  all  and  every  of  my 

Olhcers  and  servants  or  any  others  employed  in  any  places  of  trust  belonging  unto  mee,  all  bookes, 

papers,  writeings,  recordes,  registers,  ace-',  and  ail  other  things  w-^"  may  tend  to  y^  discovery  or 

manifesting  thereof.     And  I  doe  hereby  require  and  comand  all  my  said  oflicers  and  others 

iniployed  m  any  such  places  and  trusts,  to  produce  and  shew  unto  you  and  to  suffer  vou  to  have 

r  tree  and  full  use  of  them  soe  often  and  soe  long  as  you  shall  thinke  fitt  and  have  occasion  for 

y=  same.     And  I  doe  further  authorise  empower  and  re(|uire  you  in  a  more  especiall  manner  to 

inquire  and  find  out  whether  y"'  free  trade  of  rtny  of  y  inhabitants  of  those  places  or  any 

merchants  tradeiug  thither  now  is  or  hath  beene  lately  obstnicled  or  hindered,  and  how  and  by 

what  meanes  y"  same  hath  beene  so  obstructed  or  hindred,  and  how  such  obstructions  may  be 

iem()ve<l,  and  how  and  by  what  methods  y'  trade  and  traders  in  those  places  may  be  encouraged 

and  increased.     It  being  my  reall  int<Mico„  and  desire  to  encourage  and  advance  V  ease  benefitt 

and  advantage  of  trade  and  y'  >r.'rch''  and  inhabitants  there.     And  fi)r  y'  better  cxecuteing  of 

liie  trust  w^"  I  have  reposed  in  you,  I  doe  require  you  to  observe  and  follow  such  direccons  and 

instruccons  as  you  shall  herewith  receive.     (Jiven  un.ler  inv  hand  and  seale    at  Windsor  v' 

-'t"' of  May  IGSO. 


Iii,\'fnii'tionN  for  John   Lewen. 

t  Xi'w-V.irk  KnlrU'n.  CI.l.  ••<.  ] 

Instruccons  and  direccons  for  .Tolm  I.cwen  Oen»  for  the  better  executeing  of  y* 
trust  ]  have  reposed  in  liiiii  touching  my  affaires  in  New  Yorke,  Alhan\^  and 
liong  Islaiiil  and  other  my  territoryes  and  Countryes  in  America. 

You  are  to  understand  that  y"  reasons  movi-ing  me  to  send  you  over  to  New  Yorke  &■=  are 
eheifly  y'  I  miglit  by  your  inquiry  and  diligence  be  ftdly  and  certainely  informed  and  adviced  of 
y  true  state  and  condicon  of  all  those  places  in  relacnn  to  y'  trade  thereof,  and  of  nil  y'  parts  & 
branches  of  y'  Revenue  and  other  prollitts  aswell  certaine  as  accidentall  or  casual"]  w-^"  doe 
properly  and  justly  belong  unto  me,  as  I  am  y"  proprietor  of  y"  said  places  or  otherwise.     And 


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I'M 


alHoe  y    1  ,nay  have  a  true  full  and  just  infonnacon  an.l  knowledge  of  y- reall  constant  and 
ti  ne  to  t ,  1  n  ';  '""^-      "  ""  ""  ''■"■^'•"'""  ^  '^"'^  •^^P-*  '°  r--ve  from  you'L 

r:rd":irr::^^^^^^     '^"-  -^  "^^ — - — -  -« - 

>   purpose  receive  for  Inni  (ro.n  me,  and  then  y„»  shall  demand  of  him  v'  he  send  to  snch 
P  .son  and  persons  n,  whose  keeping  nil  or  any  of  y«  hoolu.  and  ace"  rein  ei  g  t    r  ..ustome 

or  their  V';'''''''""T, '";'"'"'""'  '""'  I"-"'"  <■'•'""  '"■"  or  any  otlier  person  who  hath  y-  in  his 

^^:^^r^:i'::^x^--:r '  - -"^  -^  ■•-  -  -- '« - 

^v-■vo^sl,Tll  r'  "I-*?"'  ^'""^"  -"y- or  ace',  and  by  all  other  certaine  wayes  or  meanes 
all  Q  .it  tr!  it    :  d  o  he    ;    :"'  ":r  '°  """"""  -^"'  "'■"''^  ""'"'"-^  °*'  -•-«'  -"^  ^  totan  of 

hle^Zl  tT  r"'"'""  '':"■  "'"  "'"  ""  '""'«""-  ""•>  --t"--  w.  rent  or  tax  every 
o       ;  bv  rVe:  e   ;.  rr'     '  r^--  ^^'"'=  ''"'^"''-  "-^  ""  »^-  -y  ter -.o.yes  doth  or  i:!!^ 

the  L me ir. .      i:     '  i'    r'     Tr  '"  '"'  r^^""  P''''^'^-  ^  ^^''^^  ''"^''  '>-'  "'-^  --ved 
benefit  of  me  or Tr    I  ^        ]  '""'' ""'^  '"''  '''"''  ^  ^'""*^  *«  l""''  ^vl.ether  for  y- 

a        f  ;m  Ld^^J^S:?  7'"'^^"^  ;"  ''  ^«"""^'  -'"^-'^  •"  r  g-ernement  thereof; 

....Of  y.  1  e;rt:;i.r;::;;;;;:::r  c-j  :::^j:.  t;'-^  -'  -  -  °^  ^• 

pr^ni^; ';:"  ;::;:::;:■':'!' """  "n"^----"  "• <."in-  .0..^.,^  „..  vame  or  yeany 

'^  yeaL  pa.,  and  ai:: ,  \,- ;Zm  zt::^: '"  ^^^'  '"""•  """""^'  ^'""«  '^""'" '- 

best  wnv  ni- ,„.,„.,     •       .1  .•     ''^  """'''""''"'"'  >"i""''  I"  in(i>nne  voiu-  scin.  of  \" 

3-1.;  ;.H.;;:;:;;::?,;;';;::,.'-  -^ ^■■'  "^""-^  '■>  - -- » -'- ■■■..,.,„ 

r  pi»::' r  ':M':,;;r;r:" .:;;;:':";';;"" """  f  >'  ^ "-  ■ ■■ ^ -  - «» 

of  goods   and    stn^ke       "eU      W  ^     T'  T  ''  ''''  '  •    ''  ^■""■'^'  ""  "P""  ""  "'"■•»" 

n,«ell    i,^o,„JJ  as   dead:    you   are    fhe,-efore  particularly  carefully   a,..l 


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punctually  to  infbrmo  your  selfe  how  y'  said  nion..y  m  raised  m>d  w'  hath  beene  male  ^hereof 
evx-ry  yeare  for  .ix  yeare«  last  past,  m.d  whether  y-  same  hath  I.eene  collected  by  my  OtH.-  or 
et  0  farn.e.  And  yon  are  to  informe  yonr  selfe  of  the  true  value  thereof,  and  how  it  may  be 
best  improved  for  my  advantag('.  ^ 

S.  You  are  likewise  to  inquire  w- taxes,  charges,  or  impositions  have  beene  paid  sett  or 
granted  m  any  of  y-  s^  places  for  six  yeares  last  past  and  how,  by  w^  and  for  vV  use  were 
r  Hame  and  every  of  y-  lai.l  sett  or  granted,  who  hath  rec-'  y'  same,  and  w'  par  ther  Tor 
ough  to  be  ,nade  good  or  paid  to  n,y  use.  And  in  particular  you  are  to  inquir  whe  J  t  e  e 
.s  not  a  yearly  tax  or  paym-  by  all  y'  inhabitants,  of  Poll  n.oney,  and  how  much  is  paid  '^7' 
head  and  to  w-  the  san.e  .s  payable  and  who  hath  had  and  reC-  ye  «ame  for  six  yeares  last  Tt 
and  how  much  y-  last  menconed  l>oll  n.oney,  and  all  y^  .aid  other  taxes  charges  &  impo  iEo n^ 
d.d  sewerally  an.onn.  nnto  and  W  p.icular  yeares  they  were  respectively  granttd  or  levyed 

9.  lou  shall  likewise  make  inquiry  of  W  fines,  amerciam",  or  other  IbHeitures  or  seizures  for 
non  paym;  of  customes  or  any  other  duty  have  beene  sett  or  imposed  seized  or  taken  for  six  yeares 
la  t  past  in  any  o  y"  'Jonrts  there,  w-  doe  belong  to  mee,  uppon  any  oHence  of  fbrLture 
wha  soever  and  who  hath  had  and  reC^  y»  same  and  how  much  thiy  do  iount  unto.     Andl^ 

anyte  matters  wherein  you  are  instructe.l,  you  are  to  demand  y"  sight  view    nerus.ll   °md 
use  of  all  such  records  bookes  acc^  and  eu.ryes  as  have  beene  kept  tl.ereof ;  a       1 1^  p"  '       d 
P^Bons  m  whose  custody  they  respectively  are  kept  are  hereby' required  to  deliver  rsam 
you  accordingly.  ^       i  vci  _>    b.iuh,  lo 

)  0.  And  forasmuch  as  y'  greatest  part  of  my  revenue  in  those  parts  doth  arise  by  the  Customes 
of  goods  and  merchandizes  imported  and  exported  into  and  out  of  those  parts,  and  from  Zl 
\orke  tp  Albany,  y"  cleare  value  whereof  I  desire  to  be  fully  informed  of  and  ascertained  :  You 
are  therefore  most  stru..ly  ami  w=  all  ,,nidence  care  and  circumspection  to  endeavour  to  find  out 
detect  and  discover  all  y'  frauds  and  cunning  practices  w^^  have  beene  used  by  ye  Mercl.. 
importer  or  exporter,  or  by  any  my  ollic"  or  ministc-rs  of  the  Custome  or  elswliere,  or  by  any 
other  person  or  persons.  And  yon  are  to  informe  yonr  selli.  by  the  best  ways  an.l  meanes  you 
can  how  y    same  may  be  avoy.led  and  prevented  for  ye  future,  ami  in  or.ler  to  make  a  discovery 

{^^  jou  are  ordered  to  take  ,nt„  your  custody  as  is  above  in  ye  first  artic-le  directed)  W  ships 
have  been  entred  inward  or  outward  for  six  yeares  last  past,  and  w'  goods  or  merchandizes  are 
the.em  entered  to  have  pai.l  custome  and  how  much  c.istome  was  paid,  and  to  whome  such 
goods  as  were  importe.l  were  consigne.l;  and  you  are  to  examine  how  many  beaver  and  other 
skins,  or  any  other  sort  of  merchandize  are  entered  to  be  transported  in  every  ship.  And  v" 
you  must  emleavour  by  the  most  exact  inquiry  you  can  make,  either  from  y'  persons  who  rec- 
or  delivere.1  ye  «.  g„ods  or  any  other  ways  according  to  your  discrecon,  whether  really  any 
more  goods  were  consigned  &  .lehvered  to  or  exported  bv  anv  such  pers.m  more  V  are  so 
nitred,  or  whether  any  of  y"  p"  more  Custome  y"  is  brought"  to  ace-  in  v'  said  blokes,  or 
whether  any  other  person  did  receive  or  export  any  goods  w-'  are  not  there  Jntred,  and  if  vou 
uul  any  error  or  fraud  therein,  you  are  to  find  out  who  was  in  fault,  and  who  lia.l  any  hen^fitt 
ti.m'by,  and  whether  y'  same  happened  by  the  contrivance  or  combination  of  any  of  y"  offic"  of 

LmnTf "edTherebv"^'  ""'""  ''^^'''  '"""'  ''^  '*''°''  '"  P''^^^"'"'''*''  ""'^  ^'  ""'^  ^ow  much  I  was 
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■i-        t  'i'iji 


11.  l  oil  are  n  so  to  inquire  W  y-  Ciistome  is  for  all  manner  of  goods  exported  or  imported 
and  parfcu  arly  tor  tobacco  and  rimi  and  ail  other  liquors,  and  also  W  quantity  of  tobacco  rum 
and  other  liquors  are  yearely  comibus  annis  exported,  from  and  to  vv«  places  are  y'  same 
consigned  and  sent,  and  whether  soe  many  as  were  really  sent  in  ye  six  yeares  last  past  were 
entered  in  y'  Custome  house  bookes,  or  how  many  were  omitted  and  who  made  y'  benefitt  by 
Buch  omission  or  by  whose  neglect  or  contrivance  were  y«  Same  omitted  to  be  cntred. 

12.  You  shall  also  inquire  w-  number  of  Whales  have  beene  killed  nere  y'  place  within  six 
yeares  last  past,  and  w'  quantityes  of  whale  bone  and  oyle  have  beene  made  orbrought  in  there 
and  how  much  my  share  hath  amounted  to  in  y'  tyme,  and  whether  y-  same  hath  beene  answered 
or  brought  to  my  ace'  by  y  Governour  or  who  hath  taken  y"  benefitt  and  profiitt  thereof  And 
you  are  also  to  informe  your  selfe  how  many  whales  are  taken  and  brought  in  there  comibus 
annis,  and  w'  part  or  share  thereof  belongs  to  me,  and  how  much  my  share  may  be  worth 
comibus  annis.  .7  "  >-" 

13.  You  must  likewise  inquire  w'  y«  value  of  y'  goods  exported  from  England  to  New  Yorke 
doe  yearly  amount  unto,  and  also  how  many  ships  doe  year'y  come  thither  from  England, 
Holland  or  any  part  of  the  Low  Countreys  and  from  any  other  parts  or  places;  and  of  what 
value  their  cargoes  are  or  have  beene  for  these  last  six  yeares.  And  you  must  also  informe  yC 
«t  fe  ol  y  value  of  all  goods  w'"  goe  yearely  up  from  New  Yorke  to  Albany,  Esopus,  or  any 
other  place,  and  w'  duty  such  goods  doe  pay  over  and  besides  y^  Customes  at  New  Yorke,  and 

1  -ther  y   same  or  how  much  thereof  have  beene  brought  to  ace'  these  last  [six]  yeares,  and 

thereof,  and  how  such  dece.pts  may  be  for  y'  future  avoyded  and  prevented. 

liketisf  r'''  "''  '^'T'?'?  '""'  '■"'^'••'"^"'"^  ■"^^''^  >"«»'^""^-l  ^vcH  concerne  my  proffitt,  you  are 
.kewise  to  inquire  and  find  out,  w'  y-  certaine  charge  and  expence  of  y-  goveniem'  hath  r  .illy 

beene  for  ye  last  six  yeares,  and  whether  r  same  maybe  reduced  and  brought  lower,  and  by 
w  way  and  meanes,  and  whether  over  and  above  y"  Customes  and  dutyes  and  other  paym"  above 
menconed,  the  countrey  doth  not  allow  other  aids  and  assistm.ce  towards  y«  defraying  of  ye 
charges  w- are  brought  to  yeacC;  ye  particulars  whereof  you  shall  have  herewith  delivered 
unto  you,  to  ye  end  you  may  give  a  plaine  and  direct  answer  thereunto  w"  you  shall  have 
informed  yo--  selfe  fully  therein.  ^ 

nnn'^'n^""  '''f  "''°  "'T  ^"""''  "'"""''  '^nd'-avours  and  skill,  both  by  your  owne  strict  observacm 
and  advice  w  y-  most  knowing  and  discreet  inhabitants  and  traders  into  those  parts,  truly  and 
without  partmlhty  to  informe  your  selfe  whethere  there  hath  beene  any  hindrance  or  discourage- 
ment given  by  any  person  or  j.^sons,  either  p^solls  being  p'mitted  to  trade  there  contrary  to  y' 
Act  of  Navigacon  or  by  reason  of  any  law  or  constitucOn  of  y'  place  to  ye  trade  of  y"  places  • 
and  you  are  to  sett  downe  y'  particulars  thereof,  and  by  whom  and  when  done,  or  by  w'  law 
or  constitucon  occasioned,  and  w'  prejudice  or  damage  hath  beene  sustained  by  reason  thereof 
and  w' shippes  or  p'sons  have  for  six  yeares  past  traded  or  beene  p^mitted  to  trade  in  any  of 
those  parts  contrary  to  y'  s"  Act  of  Navigacon,  and  of  w'  value  such  goods  soe  trade.l  luive 
beene  ;  and  how  ye  same  may  be  obviated  and  prevented  for  y'  future,  and  also  w'  are  y-  best 
meanes  and  wayes  to  be  used  and  taken  for  incourag.mi'  of  trade  there; -And  in  ail  these 
particulars  you  are  to  sett  downe  y-  p'ticulars  of  all  such  obstruccons  of  trade  an.l  y  reinedyes 
thereof  w-  your  reasons  for  w'  you  shall  advise  to  be  done  for  remedy  thereof.  Given  und'  my 
hand  at  Windsor  the  S>4"'  day  of  May  KJSO.  •* 


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DnTce  of  York  to  Govmior  Andro-s. 

[New-Yurk  Enlrics,  CLI.  31.] 

Sir  Edmund  Andros 

Hiiveing  lately  Imd  some  proposieons  tendered  me  about  fanneingmy  revenue  in  NevvYorke; 
tliey  have  given  me  occasion  to  make  some  flirtiier  enqui.  ics  into  that  and  some  other  particulars 
touclnng  your  governeni'  tiiere.  And  in  order  to  be  well  informed,  as  to  y'  first  (my  revenue)  I 
have  now  sent  over  M'  Lewen  w'"  powers  and  instruccons  to  nuike  as  dilligent  enquirys  as  he 
can  mto  all  those  things  y'  any  wayes  relate  thereunto  ;  and  in  his  soe  doeing,  1  expect  you 
siiould  give  and  cause  to  be  given  to  him  all  y-  assistance  and  furtherance  you  can.  As  to  y' 
second,  (w«  relates  to  your  governem')  I  thinke  it  necessary  y'  you  repaire  hither  by  the  first 
convenience  (after  rec«  hereof  and  y=  arrivall  of  W  Lewen)  y'  I  may  have  v"'  better  opportunity 
to  be  informed  in  all  those  particulars  from  your  selfe,  and  y<  you  may  also  have  y«  satisfacc6n 
to  obviate;  such  matters,  as,  if  unanswered  might  leave  some  blemish  upon  you,  how  little  soever 
you  may  (in  truth)  have  deserved  any. 

At  your  coineing  away  (w'"  I  expect  w'"  y"  first,)  you  may  comit  y'  care  of  your  governem'  to 
your  Lieuten' Brockholes  and  give  such  other  instruccons  and  direccons  for  y  safety  of  y*  whole 
as  you  did  y  last  time  of  your  comeing  hither,  or  as  the  p'sent  circmnstances  in  your  parts  may 
recjuire  :  and  soe  wishing  you  a  good  voyadge,  I  remaine 

Yo'  loveing  Freiud 

Windsor  May  y  24*^  1680  James. 

To  S'  Edmund  Andros  Kn'  &■=. 


Sir  John   Werden  to  Governor  Andros. 


[  New- York  Etitrios,  CLI.  82.  ] 


Windsor  24"'  May  1680. 


Sir 

I  have  rec-i  yo"  of  y  10">  and  IS'X  February  last  but  shall  not  need  to  answer  y-  now  very 
particularly,  becaus.-  it  being  y  Duke's  pleasure  to  have  you  repaire  hither  assoone"'as  you  can,  I 
hope  y»  to  have  better  opportunitys  for  those  and  other  matters.  But  for  y  present  I  may  tell 
you,  y'  the  Duke  approves  of  y  severall  Otlic"  you  propose  to  him,  upon  y'  death  of  Lieut: 
Salisbury  and  you  may  (at  least  till  further  ord')  employ  each  of  y'"  accordingly. 

You  may  pVeive  both  by  y«  Dukes  letter  and  M'  L(>wen's  comission  y'  the  Cheife  thing  we 
empiire  alter  is  y"  chardge  and  revenue  of  your  governem'  of  w^"  we  have  met  w'"  calcuhu-ons 
soe  vastly  difU-iing  from  your  ace"  y'  as  on  y  one  side  we  have  not  yet  sufficient  evidence  to 
believe  y"  certaine,  so(!  on  y  otiier  we  cannot  but  be  sollicitoiis  to  have  a  strict  enquiry  made 
into  y-  businesse  by  a  p^oii  wliolely  unconcenu  d  (such  as  y  Duke  takes  M'  Lewen  to  be) 
though  it  were  but  to  justify  you  and  y"  rest  of  y'  oHicers  uiid'-  you  ;  w-^"-  is  (indeed)  w'  I  expect 
from  y  scrutiny,  rather  y"  to  find  either  the  Duke  or  you  soe  grossly  abused  in  y  yearly  ace". 


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con  pla.nts  of  some  pnvate  men,  or  anger  of  y^  Quakers,  or  Capf  liillop  or  fron.  m.gge.tfonsof 
yo^  <avor,ns  Dutel.n.en  before  English  in  trade,  or  n.akeing  by  Laws  burtfuU  to  y-  Eng  I  in 
generall   or  de.ayne.ng  ships  unduly  lor  private  reasons,  or  admitting  Dutch  shipsLedit  1    o 

bt  luu  as  veil  that  you  niay  vmd.eate  your  selfe  from  these  chardges,  as  once  for  all  to  Wett 
.nong  us   u>re,  a  r.ght  understanding  of  ,hes..  and  such  other  point's  as  relate  to  your  g,  ^-^^  " 

,nl. le    '  M     "I  '""'  """'  -•'^--'«'^-  to  have  but  loose  and  scattered  notions.     1  need  no 
udarge  further  at  y-  tuue,  but  bopeing  you  will  'ere  long  be  w-  us.  I  remaine, 

Sir,  Yours  &<= 
To  Sir  Edm"  Andros  &•  J-  W. 


Sit-  John   Wenkn  to  Oovenioi'  Andros. 


Sir 


t  N'cw-Tork  Entries,  CLI.  m.  ] 


Though  the  Com.sMon  of  yv  Eewen  and  y-  Dukes  letter  to  you  doe  in.ply  that  yon  should  be 
^    g  ,0  lum  n.  all  tlungs  y-  he  shall  desire  (and  cause  others  un.l^  yo'  cOmand  I  be  soe    ^ 

}  be  s.al  exannne  people  upon  oath,  neither  bath  lu-  powers  legally  to  tend'  any  oath  ,o  such 
as  he  shal  examn... ;  Therefore  1  an.  c,-,„,ande.l  ,o  d-sire  von  „.  enable  bin.  eitl'r  y  I  n  Ifo 
or  such  other  C.vdl  .Nfagistrate  as  shall  be  upon  y'  place  VespeCively,  where  he  shal  di  to 
take  such  exanm.at.ons.  to  tend'  an  oath  to  any  person  or  peL-.s,  s..  to  be  exa.nine.i.    ■•  t  e  e 

^amL-ri  ":"';;r"^^  -  '-  -  '-  -  •-  y  -"—«  «-  -  »'«  -ken'^  z 
To  S'  Edm"  Andros  Kn'  &«. 


2 femora mf urn  «.y  fo  Mr.  7i;lh„</.s  ('hum. 

IXew-T.irk  l.uUWt,  tl.l.  11    ] 

M.yn^Avn-.     Afr  nilli„,  ,br  bin.seile  and  others  baveing  leng  insisted  ..n'MinrHighHllTltd 

n^om  y  Du  es  graunt  to  ..„d  Herkley  and  S'  <  Jeorge  Car.ere,  (asV rie.ors  of  Wes   N 

A.nenca)  ,o  be  exen.p,  fn.,n  payn.gany  C.s.o.nes  or  other  du.v.s.  or  be,.,g  anv  uavs        ' 

he :  n  m;";;;,"  '••"■  'r'"- ''"  r"*"'^'"^  ^ ' """'  ^^  -•  ^"^  '-->■  •"  •"•  ^^  •' "  v  \ ^ . 

V   wl  '  •■.  "■"'""'  '''  ""■  "'''"''•" '  '"'  I''''  ""  ""-'''"  "'"'  ^vas  pleased  to  referr 

y   ^vbole  matter  to  ydec.ion  of  Sir  WUha.a  Jones  &'.     At  the  Ian  Sir  W.llLn,  Jones  le 
his  op.nion  und'  his  owne  hand  n«  followelh  :—  ^ 


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28  July  1680. 
I  doe  hereby  humbly  certify  (hat  jiaveing  heard  w'  hath  beene  insisted  upon  for  his  Roy" 
Highnesse  to  make  good  y'  legaliity  of  y"  demand  of  Five  p'  cent  from  y'  i.d.abitants  of  New 
Jersey  ;  I  am  not  s.itisfyed  (by  anytliing  that  I  have  yet  heard)  that  y"  Duke  can  legally  demand 
that  or  any  other  duty  from  y'  inhaintants  of  those  l.,.,ds.  And  y'  w-^"-  makes  y'  case  the  slionger 
against  his  U"  H"  is,  that  tiiese  inhabitants  claynu;  und-"  a  gr.aint  from  liis  Roy"  Higlmes;  ■  to 
y  Lord  Berkley  and  .Sir  George  Carteret  in  w">  graunt  there  is  noe  resenacon  of  any  prollitt 
or  soe  much  as  of  jurisdiecOn. 

W.  JoXES. 

Jn  complyance  to  w'^  opinion  His  Roy"  Highnesse  y  day  C.  ang"  (SO)  at  Windsor  did  comand 
Sir  John  Werden  to  bring  him  a  Deed  of  Confirmacon  (or  Release)  tendered  by  W  Billing,  tlie 
more  firmcly  to  convey  the  said  West  .New  Jersey  to  him  and  y«  rest  of  the  I'roprietors,  and 
plaineiy  to  extinguish  y«  Demand  of  any  Customes  or  other  diityes  from  y"-  (save  y' rent 
reserved  as  at  y«  fh'st)  And  his  R"  H"  thougii  ids  Counceli  at  Law  (Sir  Join.  Churchill  ..nd  Sir 
Ceorge  JellVeys  being  both  absent)  had  neitlu'r  drawue  nor  signed  it,  was  i)leased  to  execute  y» 
same  accordingly  ;  by  reason  y'  y\'  Billing'  urged  y'  necessity  of  it  now,  to  have  y  benefitt  of 
the  ships  present  \oyadge,  some  being  now  ready  to  sayle  into  tliosi;  parts  of  West  New  Jersey 
above  mcnconed. 


Warmnt  for  Sir  John  Churchill  to  prepare  a  Deed  of  Releme  for  East  Jersey. 

[S'lw-Vork  Knirii,  CM,  ill.] 

Thest!  are  to  direct  and  require  you  to  prepare  for  my  signature  a  Deed  or  fitting  Insfrum* 
(agreable  to  y'  1  have  already  executed  unto  Kdward  Billing  and  others)  whereby  I  may 
release  and  conlirme  unto  Sir  (ieorgo  Carteret  y*  heire  of  Sir  (ieorge  Carterett  (lately  deceased) 
his  moyty  of  New  Jersey  (called  Kast  New  .Jersey)  in  America.  For  w'''  y  shalbe  yo'  Warr' 
Provided  it  be  entred  w'  my  Auditor  (ien"  w"'in  two  nu)nths  of  its  date,  (iivcn  und'  niv  hand 
at  Windsor  y*  (J""  day  of  September  ('5O.) 


To  Sir  John  Churdiill  Kn'  my  Atturney  Cen"  ) 
or  to  S'  Ciforge  JeH'reyH  Kn'  my  SoUict'  (Jen"  j 


I  i:ti«Mii.  llnuMii;  cif  til.'  vWy  i.f  \Vi-liiiiii»t.T,  Mi.I.lli'».x,  iji'iilliiimn,  pMrclim...!  W.»l  J,r.,.y  in  trt75,  from  I.<iril  IUrxkit 
wliiih  win  iiiiitiiiii.il  In  liiiii  »f  iiImivi\  in  lilHO,  llHviiiK  lu'i'iiino  one  of  tlip  twcnlv-foiir  l'ro|>rii>|oni  fo  whom  lli..  I>iiki'  of 
York  coiiv.y.il  ili.'  I'roviiin',  in  l(W:l,  li.'  in  ■■ii|>|mi«'.|  to  Imv,.  \j>ii»l  N.-w  ivrwy  in  Hint  vi'iir  Kv.'iitiiiillv,  lio».v.r,  li.> 
lii-cnm..  I'liilinrrnwil  iIiioukIi  '■onim.'riJHl  low.-.,  nml  nin.-t. ,    !  «  of  liU  IntiTi-tt  in  W.-,t  .1,  r..  y,  |«w«...|,  f,.r  ih,.  !.,.|iilii  of  hit 

ir.'.liior",  inlotli..  luiiuU  ..f  Ini-l.'.-n,     SViu.iam  I'liss,  (..im;  oio'  of  tlow,  Ihmk ,  wliil^l  lur.inainu'  IIhiim.i',  iitViiir-,  m.  w.II 

Hfiliiuiiilnl  Willi  III.'  I'oii.litiou  of  111,'  I'uiinlry,  tlint  \w  wm.  iIiiik  I'ni-oiirnm.l,  it   1..,  Mi  I,  to  |iiuoiir,'  IViunylvmim  for  liiiuit-lf. 
Mr.  B»i.uNui  died  in  lttg7.      WhUrhtaJtt  Kal  Jrrtr<i  un,l,r  ihr  I 'm/iriUvrt.  —  Kn. 


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Sir  John   Werden  to  Governor  Andro-s. 

[  New-York  Entries,  CLI.  34.  ] 

Sir  '  S'^Janies'sGNov' (SO) 

I  presume  you  will  have  heard  already  y'  his  R"  H-  in  obedience  to  his  Ma"  conmnds  is  cone 
agame  into  Scotland,  but  y'  before  he  went  he  was  pleased  (upon  such  advice  as  he  reived  on)  to 
conhrnie  and  re  ease  to  the  I'ropriet"  of  both  nioytys  of  New  Jersey,  all  thoire  and  his  right  to 
any  thing  (besides  y  rent  reserved)  w^-- j.eeretofore  may  have  beene  doubtful],  wiiether  as  to 
governem.  or  publique  dutyes  in  or  from  /  places  within  their  graunts.  And  thougii  I  believe 
y  Deeds  y»  selves  (respectively)  w-  produced  to  you,  will  enough  satisfy  you  in  this  matt'  vet  I 
thmke  It  convenient  herein  to  give  you  notice  of  y-  to  p'vent  as  much  as  in  me  lyes,  any  doubt 
o  r  validity  thereof,  or  there  haveing  beene  surreptitiously  obteyned  or  any  oth'  in conveuienee 
y  may  happen  eztlier  to  you,  or  y-  Propriet"  for  want  of  such  intimacon.     I  am  &' 

To  S'  Edm''  Andros  Kn'  &' 


Sir  John    Werden  to  Governor  Andro&-} 

I  New- York  Entries,  CLI.  85.] 

Sir  Edinburgh  IS"-  May  (si) 

The  last  post  (but  one)  brought  me  yours  of  y'  29«.  Aprill  and  S'^  May,  boll,  w^-  J  have  re-,d 
to  y.  Duke,  who  seenies  to  woud^  at  M'  (^riHiths  ottering  to  sue  you' but  doth  imagi  u  '  i 
about  stopping  of  a  ship  of  his  w^^  i,  seemes  was  one  article  of  h's  complaints  ag"  ySL      M 

s       r.V  ' ,     !.  '••  """  '>''^'"fe""""-  ""•!  I  ""<•  r  Duke  expects,  if  he  have  any  thing    "i..  L 
should  fortliw"-  give  it  in  writeing  to  M'  Porter.  ^ 

The  Duke  takes  notice  of  y-  .,ua!ilications  you  give    to  y-  paper   of  tlie  Estimate   of  the 
Revenue  a    New  ^...ke,  w^^  .,,,.,  ,,,,  ,,„j^.^^,„^,  ^^  .  ,,^.,,^,  -.  ,',^|^^,^  ,^^_^  ^  ^^^^  ^^-^^^J    th. 

1  havH.  already  written  to  you  touching  the  grants  of  New  Jers-v  from  y  Duke  an,   MM'eu's 

r  ;  '  ';'"".^^'"^  ^•"  '''"^''^"■"^') '""  "-""'-T-  "'•  w-  ...wardes  New  Castle  y- 1  uk   „i  ^ 
to       d  u  w   1  he  couvement  tliat  you  give  notice  of  all  to  y..  olllcers  in  New  Vorke  aiiTx  w 
Co      But  without  doubt  all  settleme.Hs  ahva.iy  m:uie  in  those  parts  ought  to  h.  Id  go 

.new  laws  be  ma  ,-  by  c.m.sent  of  their  As.semblyes  (w- I  thil.k  M'  L  hath  au  Imri  y 
or  ,)  but  1  presume  y'  Eor.ls  (-om"  ,,,  Tra.le  hath  taken  care  to  preserve  y  rights  of      "i     n 

.    ession,  or  dse  it  is  „  point  ought  yet  to  be  thought  of  by  j tbl  the  D.ikes  mitl.o  I 

t   "•  Hufhcu.nt  to  comn.,.1..  yv  fen's  patfent.     As  for  y-  Islands  in  Delaware  river     ,  i. 

1-s..  observe  well  th.-  grants,  as  I  take  .M^  |>..,.-s  is  b.niiHle.I  bv  t hoars  of  Delaware  r. 

on  r  East,  by  w^^  lsla„.,s  seeme  excluded  out  of  his  patent,  if  tia.y  lye  out  in  y'  op.';;  n;:,  i;:! 

im^m,  TT  il  SuJ;:\T  "■"  '"'•  rr'  "'""•'  ^^ ^-"'^  "-^ '- "'"  "•"  •'•" ^^  ■"«•  cw„«i„i.^  ^. 

p.  ,11.     iiiu  letttT.  tl.,.r,,fo.(.,  wo.  a.ldi-eMoa  tu  Imii.  in  i;iigl«i.a.  -  Ku.  ' 


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may  still  belong  to  New  Castle,  and  soe  alsoe  for  those  y'  the  Quakeu  of  New  Jersey  may 
pretend  to  ;  but  in  botli  these  cases  the  graunts  alone  must  determine  y'  matter,  w-^"-  you  may 
be  there  well  advised  upon,  for  here  they  are  not,  neither  can  we  judge  soe  well  as  our  lawyers. 
I  wish  you  good  health,  and  remaine  &"= 

To  Sir  Edm-i  Andros  Kn'  &« 


tlie 


Court  of  As-nizc's  at  A'ew-York  to  the  Secretanj  of  State. 

t  New- York  Papers,  I.  241.  ] 

Ifiglit  Ilono'''' 

His  Maj""  Court  of  Assizes  for  this  Province  of  New  Yorke  having  by  speciall  warr^  and 
order  from  tiie  Coimnander  and  Councill  niett  together  the  twenty  ninth  of  June  past  for  the 
hearing  and  Tryall  of  Capt.  W"'  Dyre  one  of  the  Councill,  Collecto-- of  his  Uoy"  Ilighn'  Revenue 
and  Mayo'  of  this  Citty  of  New  Yorke  who  was  charged  and  accused  by  one  8anuiel  Winder  in 
the  Mayo"  Court  of  this  (^itty  of  the  yi"  of  May  last  past  for  higii  Treason,  which  was  by  the 
Aldernuui  and  Court  intimated  to  tlie  Commander  and  Council!,  who  thought  fitt  to  connnitt 
him  tliereupon  to  be  trye.l  at  the  Generall  Court  of  Assi/es,  and  on  his  I'eticon  for  a  speedy 
Tryall  was  ordered  to  he  tryi'd  att  this  speciall  Court  whii'h  was  called  for  that  purpose,  A  grand 
Jury  being  likewise  Impanelled  and  sworne  with  Twenty  oiu-  witiu-sses  they  received  their 
finirge  and  withdrew  to  cousider  on  the  IJill,  which  the  next  day  they  returned  Mia  Vau  and 
the  said  Capt.  William  Dyre  being  made  accpuunted  therewith,  (fryday  tlie  first  Instant  about  2 
in  the  atternoone  was  appointed  for  his  Tryall,  where  the  Petty  Jury  was  likewise  sworne  and 
severall  witnesses.  Put  the  said  Capt.  W"  Dyre  (pu-stioning  "the  power  &  authority  of  this 
Court  to  try  him  who  was  Connnissioinitejl  from  his  Uoy"  Highness  as  they  were,  and  the 
Crimes  charged  ag'  him  being  aggravated  to  be  High  T-cuson,  and  the  p'sent  confiision  and 
discord  in  the  (iovernm'  here  made  us  presume  to  send  the  said  Cap'  W"  Dyre  to  y"  with  all 
the  Proceedings  iu-re  against  jiim,  that  liee  may  bee  farther  proceeded  ag«  as  his  Maj"' shall 
tliinke  fitt,  to  which  relerr  y"  for  finther  luformacon  and  ••■.nuiine,  U«  Hono"*'' 

Yo'  Mono"  nmst  alliM'tionate 

and  Innnhle  Servants 

In  beluilfe  of  tlie  said  Court  of  Assizes. 

„    ,        ,  John  West.  CI. 

hndorsed 

Copy  of  n  Letter  from  the  Court  of  Assizes  att  Yorke 

to  the  Secretary  of  Stale.  IGM. 


Us 


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Proceedings  against  Mr.  Dyer,  Collector  of  the  Port  of  New -York 

[  Ncw-Tork  Papers,  I.  239.  ] 

Att  a  Speciall  Court  of  Assizes  liolden  in  the  Citty  of  New  Yorke  by  his  Mai"" 
Authority,  beginning  the  29'"  of  June  and  ending  the  second  of  July  i„  the 
33'  yeare  of  the  Reigne  of  our  Soveraign  Lord  Charles  the  Second  by 
the  grace  of  God  of  England,  Scotland,  France  and  Ireland  King  Defender 
of  the  Faith  &-=     Annoq  D  ni.  IGSl 

Wednesday  ]\Iorni\o 

Then   the    Witnesses   were  sworne,  to  the  number  of  twenty  one    and  thp    P.n    i    t 
withdrew,  and  Thursday  in  the  afternoon  they  returned  and  fouL ^re^"      o 'L^ret  /J 
Capt.  W  -  Dyre  w^-  was  the  only  occasion  of  this  Co,„-t.     Billa  Vera  ^'-'-i'^''^""  ag 

Ipon  which  the  High  Sheritte  was  ordered  to  take  Capt.  Dvre  into  his  Cn.tnd.  .    1  k  •     ' 

Hill,'  J"  1"''  "T  5,™"  ""■'"«  """  "^"I"-  ^y  >■■■••"  «»1  "■»'  »'»!  brcghl  10  ll,e  B,n  bv  tl,. 

"t:!;:,;;':';;:;::r'™" """'  ""'■'"^-^■^  '■■■  "■""«  -  ^— ■  --  -"■  a  .^"^^Z 

To  w"^"  hee  pleaded  Not  guilty. 

On  which  the  ("ourt  withdrew. 

And  after  some  Debate  It  was  ordered     Xeniine  Contradicente  Th-.t  C-,nt  Wn.  n        .        • 

Ou  whicii  the  Tryall  ceased.  ^  ^ 

By  ord'  of  the  Co"  of  Asrizes 

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The  Bill  found  ngalmt  Cajtt.   William  Dtjre. 
William  Dyre  standetli  cl.arged  and  accused  by  the  name  of  W-"  Dyre  late  of  the  Cittv  of 

'T,  ^°;'''  ^'f-  ^V^''''  ^'''  '^''  ^'  ^'"  ^y^''  ^''^^r^ll  t""*'^  «i"^e  the  first  of  May  anno  ICSO 
att  the  C.tty  aforesaid  as  a  false  Traytour  to  our  Soveraigne  Lord  the  King  hath  trayterously, 
nmhcously  and  adv.sedly  used  and  exercised  R.gall  Power  and  Authority  over  the  Kin  Js 
.Subjects  for  the  better  support  and  upholding  Avhereof  hee  the  s"*  \V">  Dyre  hath  traiterouslv 
mahcously  and  advisedly  plotted  and  contrived  Innovacons  in  Governm'  and  the  subversion  and 
change  of  the  known  Ancient  and  Fundamentall  Lawes  of  the  Reahne  of  England,  by  virtue 
of  wh.ch  arbitrary  and  unlawfull  power  hee  the  said  W-  Dyre  (together  w'^  other  some  false 
Iraytours  unknowne)  hath  many  times  since  the  first  of  November  last  past  Establisht  and 
imposed  unlawfull  Customes  and  Imposicons  on  the  goods  and  merchandize  of  his  Mai""  Lie-e 
leople  tradeing  in  this  Place,  by  force  compelling  them  to  pay  the  same  and  hath  Imployed 
and  made  use  of  Sould"  to  maiutaine  and  defend  him  in  these  his  ujust  and  unlawfull  practices 
contrary  to  the  great  charter  of  Libertyes,  Contrary  to  the  Peticon  of  Right,  and  contrary  to 
other  statutes  m  these  cases  made  and  provided  and  contrary  to  the  honour  and  peace  of  our 
most  fcoveraigiie  Lord  the  King  that  now  is,  his  crowne  &  Dignity. 

Pamuel  Winder. 


Billa  Vera. 


Exaied 

John  West.  CI.  Assis. 


Robert  \  icars. 


Endorsed 


"  The  Proceedings  of  the  Court  of 
Assizes  ag'  nice" — 


^■>^.n,\,.r.  1680.      The  nK...c.l.„„t»  „l  N.w-^.,,k,  ,l„.r..„|,„„,  ■■.fu.e.l  to  |.n.y  tl.o  dnli...  „,ul  ,li„.l„„^..d  tluir  c  „■„„.,  without 
giving  niiy  «tti.»l.o,.  to  .u^lo.n-lhMwo  olli..,.,,..     Tl„.  I,  -„litv  of  tlu-  ,miM,..  ,«  l,..ln,r  ,I„      1,1       ^  c,u go. 8  without 

the-  i.,.ll,...tor  of  th  .  I   .■  ,.    1  .   ■   •  ,  ,      "     ^       ""  '.'"'"..'"  l"'."g  tl.'is  lU'iii.'il,  auita  w.to  in»titiit«    iigiiinst 

K.  wn,  ,h,pp..,l  to  I..„,hu„l  fo,.  tnul.     A,  hi.  .n-ocuto,.  ,lid  not  „,,p..„,..  ,„|.  ,„.„.  wa,  .li-.-haig..,!.  .inc  til  .nl  of  "he 


V,„i,  .  .T....'  .i.        M  '      /*'■</.,  T3.     Thp  rosiKtuuce  oirereil  Uiiis  eRrly  hv  tlie  meroh«ul»  of  New 


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6'ir  John    Werckn  to    William  Feim. 

I  New- York  EiUrics,  CLI   35.  ] 

Edinburgh  16  July  (81) 

Two  or  three  days  agoe  y'  Duke  shewed  yo'  lett'  to  him  of  y"  30">  June  (if  at  least  June  hu 
meant  by  4"')  and  gave  me  his  comands  to  returne  you  in  answer  w«  !  said  to  him  upon  reading 
It,  viz«  First,  y'  whereas  you  seenie  to  complaine  y«  you  had  noe  answer  from  me,  in  reply  to 
some  of  yo^  lett"  sent  hither,  I  did  then  imediatly  couv;  .  ■  •  >•  v^ur  Ireu.ds  here,  (particularly 
M^  Barkley  and  M'  Keeth)  y'  I  really  did  for  you  all  y'  .  ...^  .,  '  necessary  for  your  satisfacon, 
and  had  writt  to  y'  Govern'  of  New  Yorke  (8'  Edm"  And,  :  ,  the  purposes  y'  you  desired,  V 
IS,  to  informe  him  of  yo'  pattent  of  IVnsilvania,  and  to  desire  all  necessary  ord"  from  him  I, 
huiihtate  yo'  quiett  takeing  possession  thereof;  and  y  both  yo'  s"  freinds  appeared  satisfyed 
w"',  and  promised  me  to  give  yon  an  ace'  of  all. 

As  to  yo'  fresh  proposition  to  y'  Duke  repeated  in  y»  last  Ire  viz'  that  his  11"  II'  would  conferr 
on  you  y.  rest  of  w'  he  possesseth  in  and  about  Newcastle  on  Delaware  River,  und'  certaine 
condicons  and  limitacnns,  such  as  you  thinke  f.tt  to  ofler :    I  told  your  freinds  y",  w'  I  now 
repeate  to  you,  y'  the  Duke  was  not  pleased  to  come  to  any  resolution  as  vet  in  y'  particular 
and  I  doe  not  yet  find  y'  His  R"  H-  hath  altered  his  thouglits  therein 

Yo'  last  request,  for  a  lett'  to  the  tiovern'  of  New  Yorke  y-  you  may  have  quiet  possession  is 
in  effect  already  answered  and  graunted  :  But  whereas  you  menco.i  in  y-  Ire,  isles  y'  lye  about 
Newcastle  in  Delaware  River,  I  must  take  notice  to  you  y-  y'  is  quite  .;  new  proposall,  haveinj, 
(as  I  believe)  never  heard  you  mencon  Isles  (in  y'  river)  fill  now  neither  had  I  ever  any  comands 
from  y-  Duke  touching  the  passing  of  y™  to  yon.  But  all  along  have  believed  y'  the  River  it 
selfe  (that  is  y'  shoare  of  it)  was  to  be  your  East  B<mndary,  and  I  believe  you  will  find  the 
words  of  your  pattent  y-  describe  your  Boundaryes  to  import  noe  more,  soe  as  if  any  gen"  words 
aflerwaras  have  isles  inserted  amongst  y™  'tis  w'  I  cannot  say  any  thing  for,  neither  cm,  I  judge 
how  far  such  an  enumeracon  of  particulars  can  include  any  more  then  y-  gen"  Boundaryes  doe. 
Ihopeyou  w.l  p'ceive  by  y'  cleare  answer  as  well  as  w"  you  reflect  on  all  y  progress  of 
y  busuiesse  that  I  have  heene  and  am  willing  to  comply  w'  all  your  convenience;  as  ft  as  I 
have  authority  from  y-  Duke  my  R"  Mast'  soe  to  doe,  and  I  assure  you  y-  I  doe  very  heartily 
wish  you  good  successe  in  your  American  voyadge,  as  being  &'  "        "  -J 

To  W™  Penn  Esq'  &'^ 


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Wan-ant  to  Governor  Andros  to  resign  a  Hoim  to  Ifrs.  Ogle. 

t  New- York  Entries,  CLF.  30.  ] 

Whereas  I  am  possessed  of  a  house  in  New  Yorke  called  heretofore  hy  Coll  Lovelace  his 
Garden  House  in  y«  Broadway  Street,  unto  w'"  Dame  Isabella  Stross  (als  Ogle)  p-^tends  to  have 
right  (alleadging  y'  y'  s"  Lovelace  was  only  her  trustee)  though  she  is  not  able  to  make  out  y" 
same  in  law  ;  and  Whereas  in  complyance'  to  her  (considering  the  losses  susteyned  by  her  at  y 
late  seisure  of  New  York  by  the  Dutch)  I  am  willing  to  resigne  to  her  y'  said  house  :  These 
are  accordingly  to  will  authorize  and  require  you  to  cause  possession  of  y'  s-"  house  with  its 
appurt6ncesto  be  given  to  her  or  her  assignes,  w'"  all  arreares  of  rent  due  from  y«  first  day  of 
January  last  past :  for  w'^''  this  shalbe  j'o'  Wan«  Given  und-"  my  hand  at  Edinburgh  y"  30'" 
day  of  July  1G81. 

To  S'  Edm'i  Andros  Kn«  &■= 


i 


I 


U 


Sir 


Sir  John    Werdm  to  Sir  Allen  Apdey. 

[  Xow-Vork  Kiitric»,  CLI.  a7.  ] 

Edinburgii  8  Aug"  (8J) 

I  send  you  here  inclosed  (by  the  Dukes  coniand)  a  copy  of  a  Ire  w"^"  I  rec-"  on  last  Saturday 
night  late  w'"  the  Duke  hath  scene)  as  alsoe  the  inclosed  from  y«  Duke  for  Lieuten'  Brockholes. 
In  case  you  (w'"  L"  Hyde  and  Co" :  Legge  and  w-  else  you  please,  but  especially  y'  Dukes 
Councell  or  other  able  advice  in  Law)  shall  approve  of  its  being  sent,  and  then  it  is  to  be  dispatched 
away  by  the  first  opportunity.  But  if  you  thinke  it  not  fitt  to  be  sent,  then  the  Duke  expects 
you  should  assoone  us  possible  send  him  all  yo--  opinions,  w'  is  fitt  for  him  to  doe  in  this  matter. 
^  ou  may  reniemlicr  how  olleii  you  have  lu'ard  w'  the  consequences  would  be  of  y'  late  releases 
to  y'  (iuakeis  and  S--  Geo.  Carlerett  of  N.uv  .lersey,  viz'  the  certaine  losse  of  the  trade  and 
revenue  of  New  York,  and  (though  at  p-'sent  y'  losse  seemes  a  little  hastened  by  the  oversight 
of  the  OIlic"  of  the  Cuslonu's  or  scruples  of  y'  Lieuten'  there)  1  believe  you  will  find  y- 
inconvenience  could  not  be  long  prevented.  For  supposeing  it  to  be  in  y'  Dukes  power 
lawfully  to  iiii])ose  Customes  for  the  future  (w'"  in  complyance  to  S'  W"  Jones  his  opinion, 
I  begin  to  doubt)  us  not  haveing  any  stronger  reasons  vo  believe  it  now  then  those  w"^"-  he 
overruled;  yet  it  is  most  probable  if  the  Duke  doe  make  use  of  y«  legall  authority,  it  will  in  a 
siiort  time  be  of  noe  other  ellect  y"  to  ruine  New  Vorke,  by  driveing  all  the  inhabitants  (ioiu 
thence,  only  erosse  y-  river  to  New  .lersey  wiicre  they  may  trade  freely  witluiut  being  iyahU-  to 
any  sinh  pnhlique  paym" 


'  Til.'  Koi-oivl  of  th.)  h1iov.<  Or.lor  in  Book  .if  Committioni,  I.  ;)•>,  in  tliu  Sccrotiirj's  Olfi.- 
.if  Compiiani-f.  —  Ei>. 


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B«  I  have  ^,,d  enough  of  y-  business  unlesse  I  was  better  instructed  in  it ;  for  except  v-  lr6 
fron,  L,e.Uen.  Brockho  es,  I  have  not  had  any  of  a  long  tin.e;  not  one  from  M'  Lein  ,■  v  r 
suice  h,s  departure,  vv^-"  (as  I  remember)  was  al,out  y'  tinte  Inst  ycare. 

necessary  ,n  j  affayre,  if  you  pretend  to  any  share  of  y-  customes  y-  yeare  ;  for  already  many 
of  y  goods  are  imported  there,  and  about  October  or  November  (at  farthest)  all  y-  Beaver  anJ 
peltry  wilbe  exported  from  thence.     I  am  &c.  cavt-r  ana 

To  S'  Allen  Apsley  Kn'  Trdar 
and  RecT  Gen"  to  his  R" 


■6ar  ) 
H«  j 


Dt/h  of  Yoi-k  to  Lieutenant  B)'ocMoh.9. 

t  New-York  Entries,  CLI.  8T.  ] 

Lieuten'  Brockholes  Edinburgh  8  Aug.  (81.) 

I  have  scene  yo'  letr  of  y^  14-  May  last  to  my  »,,y  wherein  you  seemed  do.ibtfull  W  to  doe 
m  ye  matter  of  the  Customes,  in  regard  ye  3  yeares  expired  iu  Nov^  last  for  w^^  t  ey  le  aTt 
estabhshed  But  inasmuch  as  you  may  (W^  y-  advice  of  the  Councell)  make  temporary  orX- 
and  rules  for  y^  advantage  of  ye  governem.  to  continue  till  my  pleasure  be  knowne  therein  I 
wonder  you  should  thus  long  have  left  soe  materiall  a  point  undetermined,  and  I  expec   you 

pubhque  dutyes  as  have  beene  lately  established  and  collected,  untill  further  orders  from  me  • 
vdu,  a  y  present  have  sev.ill  things  in  my  thoughts  w-  I  hope  may  conduce  much  to  y"  ^  od' 
and  sat.sfaccon  of  all  y'  inhabitants  and  trad"  within  that  governem' 

froni'"'  "°"  "'""*''"  ''"'  '"  '''"'^  ^■°"  ""''  ^"  '''"''  ''^'"^"•'  I'^'f'Te  long  intend  further  ord" 

To   Lieu«  Anthony   Brockholes  VoMoveing  freind  &' 

Comand'  in  Cheife  at  \ew  'i'ork 

in  America. 
Or  other  Oflicer  in  Chief,  there. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     IV. 

Proceeding.,  of  tU  Governor  and  Cnnmil,  and  the  As-^emhly  of  Kew  Jersey. 

[Ncw-Tork  Papers,  I.  269.] 

A  Coppy  of  the  Proceedings  of  the  Govenio'  Councell  and  Assembly  att  a  Court 
held  att  Elizabeth  Towne  in  New  Jersey  from  Octo'  the  19">  to  November 
the  2''  16S1. 

Wee  the  Representatives  desire  to  bee  informed  whether  wee  are  to  look  upon  the  late  Grant 
from  the  Duke  to  the  Proprietors  as  tlie  Foundacftn  of  our  Govemm'    Octob'  the  ig"-  1681. 

Sam"  Dennis 

CI.  to  the  Dep", 

The  Amwer. 

The  Pattent  from  the  Duke  of  Yorke  to  the  Proprieto"  upon  which  o'  Commissions'  are 
grounded  setts  forth  the  foundacon  of  our  Governm'  as  you  Iiaue  been  confirmed  und'  his  Mat'" 
owne  hand  and  wee  well  hoped  that  none  of  the  seed  sowne  by  S'  Edmond  Andross  had  taken 
soe  deep  a  roote  as  that  any  of  the  Dep"  of  this  Province  should  att  this  time  question  the 
foundacon  of  o--  Governm'  unlesse  they  would  improue  their  small  Tallant  to  justifie  S'  Edmond 
Andross  bis  accons  wherefore  we  desire  in  the  prosecution  of  yo'  Dutyes  tiiat  you  would  fall 
upon  something  that  may  be  for  the  good  of  the  Province. 

By  order  of  the  Governo'  &  Councell  19""  Octob'  1681. 

A  <.  -..u    .     •  •     „  ,  J*-  BoLLEN  Sec'. 

A  true  copy  with  y*  origmall  by  me 

Sam"  DENNis  Cler.  to  the  Deputies. 


To  the  Dcpvtics. 

In  answer  to  yo'  Reply.  In  soe  much  as  you  have  disputed  tlie  basis  and  foundacon  of  our 
Governm',  wee  ti.inke  itt  convenient  to  haue  a  committee  appointed  of  3  or  4  of  this  house  and 
MS  many  of  yo"  to  debate  and  remove  these  Scruples  whereby  there  may  be  a  good  unaerstandiiig 
between  us.     To  be  this  afternoon.    Octob"-2().  16SI.     By  Ord-- of  the  Governo'  &  Co" 

.Ia.  Bullen  Sen"" 

October  the  OO"-  16S1.  A  Committee  appointed  by  the  House  of  Debate  the  matter  reicteing 
to  the  alioue  written  as  namely  Cap'  John  Bowne  Speaker  of  the  house,  M'  '•  ho :  Johnson,  M' 
Edward  Slaughter,  ^V  John  KIsby,  llisohcd  that  the  Commissions'  graunted  by  the  Lord  John 
lierkly  and  S''  George  Carterrett  Baieing  Date  tlie  lO'"  flM).  lOiil  to  all  such  persons  as  are 
or  shall  become  ilVeehold"  in  the  Province  of  New  Jersey  is  to  be  taken  according  to  the  Letter 
w"'out  any  Inlerpretacoii  whatsoever     Octob"'  20""  1681. 

Sam"  Dennis  C  to  the  Dep" 


'   For  "('mnnii«ion«,"tlirn\iKliom  ll,i»  J,.cmii.Mil,  road  ••  <\,nfe»i,yv:-     S....  ('A.i/miri.  tils,  rTiO  ■    Whilrhtad't  Kntt  .Urfi, 
a;i,  ao,  1B2.  — En. 


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#■ 


A  Rephj  to  an  Answer  of  a  Qutrc  made  b,j  this  home  to  the  Govemo^  and  Councell 

Wee  intended  no  more  than  a  Right  Understanding  as  necessary  to  a  Right  Proceeding  what 
cause  or  suspuion  to  tiie  Contrary  wee   know   not.     Wee  hoped  those  scruples   had  been 

tlXtr  P  "'  T"^';^  '^'r^""  ^'^''  ""  ^^^•'^•^'"^  Expressions  may  be  forborne  as  not 
tending  to  Peace.     Octob'  20""  IGSl. 

Sam"  Dennis  CI.  to  y"  Dep'" 

To  the  Deputies. 

wel\Tu7outtr^"\r'''''''''"T'"'''  ''"'"  ^°  ""''  ^"^"^-"^-^  -'-t  Misinterpretacons 
wee  haue  putt  upon  all  or  any  parte  of  the  Commissions  granted  by  the  Lord  Barkly  and  S' 
George  Carterett  October  the  SI'"  IGSl.  ^ar«.ij   ana  o 

By  ord'  t     t.  ^ 

Ja.  Eollen  S6r 

WeetheRepresentath,esof  the  Inhabitants  of  this  Province  being  Informed  of  the  many 
to  tlw  tT '  T      "^°1' '"  ^°""'"«^'°»«  l^^'-^i'^g  r^ate  10  fleb.  1G64  by  Interpretacons  Contrary 

more  Lspefally  a  Certan.  e  Paper  called  A  Declaracon  of  the  true  Intent  and  Meaneing  of  us  the 
Lords  1  ropr.etors  and  E^placacon  of  their  Commissions  made  to  the  Adventurers  and  Planters 

T  1      r     r^'"'';''  ?'  ^''''  ^''■''^'     ^'''''^  ^''''  ^"'  ^'^'^'^''"^''  1*^^^  ""'^  pretended  to  be  signed  by 
John  Lord  Barkely  and  S  George  Carterett.  ^         ^ 

R^soh-cd  that  the  said  Paper  is  a  Breach  of  the  Commission  nnder  the   Pretence  of  w'- 
ri-  Octob'TcsT  ''"''  '""""''^  '°  '"'■'  '"  "^'  ^'""^'  '""J"''"''  '^  '''"  Inhabitants  here  settled. 

Sam"  Dexnis  CI.  to  the  Dep' 

Fo>-  the  Dep"'  21    Octo''  ICSl. 
To  yo"  of  ti.is  I,  Uant.     this  signifies  that  you  haue  been  Informed  of  many  Encroachni" 
made  upon  o'  Cmrmis^ions  by  a  Certain  Paper  pretended  to  be  signe.l  by  Lord  John  Berkley 
vblp   ^'"p'      *"■'"■"'•,    J"  ''''''  ""■^'  ""-•''  ^•----••>'""  1-'  "'-'^^  "Pon  our  Commissions  by 

both  as  L'th  T  '"':".     'r  ^'  ''^"""'  '"'  "'""'"'''  ^"^«  ^^^"•'''  ''  '''  ^"">'  '"'■"■•-''•^  thereof 
both  as  to  the  Lncroachm'  and  the  persons  that  haue  Encroached 

By  the  Ord'  of  the  Councell 

Ja.  Bollkx  Ser. 

The  House  Adjourned  'till  oo.h  ocob-  to  Eight  of  the  Clocke     Octob'  22-  att  Eight  of  the 
Clocke  the  house  mett.  ° 

To  „■<■  horn,'  Gotrriw'-  and  his   Cuuncdl     Oclob'- ■2-2"'  KiSl. 

L  1    >H      H      n     "''  •'''"■'  "  <^'°'""'i"-'  '-'>•  IH-  chosen  out  of  both  houses  4  or  o  of  each  to 
meete  either  tins  Present  Instant   or  Munday  ne.xt  as  you  shall  see  Best. 

Sam"  Dkxnis. 

Ci.  to  y'  Dep'" 


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For  the  Dejjutiea     22  Ocloh''.  1081. 

Til  answer  to  yo"  of  tliia  Instniit  wee  doe  appoint  Monday  Dt-xt  Betweene  11  or  12  of  Clock  to 
Debate  the  Matter  in  Cortroveraey  betweene  3  or  d  of  the  niemb"  of  Eacii  bouse. 
Wee  haue  adjourned  o'  i.,eetiug  'till  the  time  abouesnid. 
By  Ord'  of  y'  Govemo''  and  Councell 

Ja.  Bollen.  S^r. 

This  house  desolved  into  a  Comniittie  to  Debate  the  matt"  above  expressed  the  Committie 
are  namely  Cap'  John  Bowne  Speaker  of  the  house  M'  Tho.  Johnson,  M''  Ed'vard  Slater,  M' 
John  Curtis. 

Tliis  house  Adjourned  to  tuesdiiy  2-3"'  (:)L;tol/'' 

Tuesday  spent  in  debates  betweene  the  Con)mittie  and  Obtcyneing  a  Coppy  of  Directions, 
[iistructions  and  Ord"  &,"= 

Wee  the  Representatiues  haueinp;  perused  and  well  weighed  t'lt  Directions,  Instructions  and 
Ord"  of  the  Lord  Proprietors  in  oder  to  a  Dedaracon  by  him  made  of  the  true  Intent  and 
meaning  and  on  Explanacnn  of  severall  articles  of  the  Commissii.ti«  formerly  made  by  him  and 
the  Lord  Barkt!ly  bareins;  Date  the  10'''  ileb.  lOGi  doe  f;nde  that  they  are  in  many  partes 
contradictory  to  the  said  Commissions  an/<  I'rejudiciull  to  the  Power  and  Priuiledges  of  the 
tu'iierall  Assembly  and  people.  We  doe  therefore  desire  and  Expect  that  the  same  rnai  be 
made  voyd  and  of  none  etlect.     Octob'  27.  IGSl 

Sam"  Dexxis.  CI.  to  y"  Dep"" 


To  the  house  of  Dep^  Octob''  27**  IGSl. 

In  yo"  of  Even  Date  you  signifie  thnt  you  have  well  weighed  the  Instrum'  of  Directions, 
Instructions  and  Ord"  of  the  Lord  Projjrietors  as  alsoe  a  Dedaracon  of  the  true  Intent  and 
mi'iineing,  and  an  Exjjlanacon  of  severall  articles  of  the  Connnissions  Ibrmerly  made  by  John 
Lord  Berkly  and  ii'  Ccorge  Carteret  bareing  date  the  10""  tleb.  1004  further  adding  that  you 
finde  they  are  in  many  partes  contradictory  to  the  said  Commission  and  Prejudiciall  to  the 
Power  and  Priviledge  of  the  Generall  Assembly  for  Answer  wee  well  know  that  the  Generall 
Assembly  doth  not  consist  of  you  the  Dep""  alone  wisdome  is  Justified  of  her  Children  and 
teacheth  men  wherein  they  stand  distinct  to  answer  for  themselves  and  not  for  the  whole,  you 
further  add  that  you  desire  and  expect  that  the  boddy  of  the  said  lustrum'  should  be  made  void 
as  you  have  had  the  benefitt  of  reading  as  well  as  weighing  (as  you  say)  the  said  Instrument. 
If  you  had  alsoe  had  tlie  Benefitt  of  undt  stiuiding,  yo!i  would  neither  i;ave  desired  nor 
Expected  the  same  to  be  made  voyd. 

By  Old'  of  the  Govemo''  and  Councell 

Ja.  Bollen.  S6c. 

Ai^ourneil  to  flryday  2S"'  Octob'  atl  Eight  a  Clock. 


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m: 


t. 


THAr  Whereas  wee  the  llepresentatives  now  assembled  haueing  made  o'  applicacdn  to  the 
Governo'  and  Councell  for  the  Abolishing  of  nn  Instrun.'  of  writeing  Endeavoured  to  be  obtruded 
upon  the  Inhab.tants  of  this  Province  intituled  Directions,  Instructions  and  Ord"  of  the  Lor 
Propnetors  n.  order  to  a  Declaracon  by  bin.  made  of  the  true  Intent  and  meaneing  and  a 
Lxpleuacon  of  several!  Articles  of  the  Cmnmissions  n.ade  by  the  Lord  John  Barkel  and  S' 
George  Car terett  bareing  date  the  10-  day  of  ffeb.  1G04.  Wee  haueing  maturely  and  Dilligently 
Examme  the  same  doe  iinde  them  in  many  partes  contradictory 'to  the  said  Commit;;:!^' 
of        iw!rr  n  'T''^  "'"^  '^  '''''  ""^""*^^  '"^'-'"Si^g  the  tfreedomes  and  Priviledges 

reflect  upon  the  Ability  and  understanding  of  the  Deputies  and  thereby  implicitly  Denyed  the 

Pro  estac6n  against  the  said  Directions  Instructions  &'  a„d  d,,  j^.^eby  declare  the  Inhabitants 
of  this  Province  not  obliged  to  conforme  y-selves  thereunto. 
Octob"'  28"'  1681. 

Sam  Dennis 

CI.  Dep'« 

To  the  house  of  J)tj/' 

According  to  the  lO-  article  in  the  Power  granted  to  the  Generall  Assembly  by  the 
Commissions  and  to  the  end  no  Encroachm.  or  Contradiccon  may  be  putt  upon  the  said 
Commissions  wee  doe  hereby  minde  you  what  the  said  Comissio/s  rec,!      I  w         It 

and  tilt  pajm.  of  the  Lord  Propnetors  Quilt  llent  that  are  in  Arreares  and  unpaid  as  bv  ■! 
Paper  formerly  sent  you  by  the  Secretary  and  not  answered  nor  yet  no  returne  1'.  tJ^^ 

^^^e  •r^r^e:::rsii^:r ' '- ""-'-' ''-'  -  --^^  ---  --  -^--^^ 

By  Ord'  of  the  Governo'  &  Conn" 

Ja.  Bolle.v,  S6r. 


To  the  Deputies  29  Octob''  1681. 
In  Yours  of  the  28'^  Currant  you  desire  to  be  informed  of  the  matter  to  be  Debated  on  for 
isri  t'^f^:^^^^^^^^^^^^  f;-^^  is  that  if  possible  whatsoeuer  obstructs  tl^alm^ 

fhe  GeneraU  Assembly.       '""'  ''^  ""'^'^^  ""'  '''  "^^^^"'^^  '"^^  ''^  "^ '^  »'^  ^  ^^^^^e  of 
By  ord'  of  the  Goveriio'  and  Councell 

Ja.  Bullen.  S6r. 

To  the   Governo'   iSf  Coun'* 


Sam.  Dennis  CI.  Dep" 


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In  yo"  of  Even  Date  you  desire  to  know  the  perticulers  intended  to  be  Debated  in  a  Com- 
nntte  o  the  whole  Generall  Assen.bly  had  there  been  only  perticulers  to  haue  been  debated 
a  Com. tte  of  less  number  then  the  whole  generall  asse.nbly  n.ight  haue  been  sufficient  to  haue 
Debated  the  same  but  doubtlesse  the  generall  Concernes  of  the  whole  Province  (as  is  fully 
submitted  to  you  ...  our  last)  Keq.>ires  a  Debate  of  the  Generall  Assembly  and  to  the  End  wee 
njus  stand  cleare  ro,n  the  Guilt  and  Imputaco.,  of  others  offences  wee  desire  that  a  generall 
Debate  of  the  whole  Assembly  may  be  forthwith  had. 
By  Ord'  of  the  Governo'  &  Councell 

Ja.  Bulled.  S6r. 

To  the  Dcf"  29«  Octu''  IGSl. 

Yo"  of  the  2'"  [dOthV]  Ci-rant  wee  Keceiueed,  for  answer  we  understand  by  the  6'"  Article  I., 
the  Comm.ss.o..s  that  the  Lord  Proprietors  did  reserve  ,...to  then.selves  a..d  their  heires  &e  full 
ami  also  late  power  to  make  L.terpretation  or  Interpretac6..s,  Explanaco,.  or  Expla..acOns  and 
Alteraco..  ot  the  severall  Articles  in  the  said  Comn.issi„..s  and  alsoe  to  issue  fb.-tl.  Directions 
and  Instruccons  to  be  putt  in  Execcoi,  att  pleasure  and  yett  noe  Abaten.'  of  the  Legall  Power 
gra..ted  to  the  generall  Assen.bly  nor  infri.igiug  of  the  Liberty  and  Priviledge  of  the  people  as 
.s.g.,orantlyalleadgedfor  that  where  a  graunt  is  made  under  Limitacon  a..d  proviso  what  is 
thereby  restra.ned  is  absolutely  Reversed  to  the  said  Proprietors  and  theire  heires  &'  and  that 
he.re  ,s  s..cl,  a  L....itacon  and  Proviso  in  the  said  Commissions  or  Grant  it  will  plainly  appeare 
by  the  sa.d  «-  Art.cle  Relac6n  thereunto  being  had.  and  it  is  matter  of  lame.Uac6.;  tlfat  th" 
Kep.-esentat.,.es  of  this  Province  should  be  soe  shorte  sighted  that  they  cannot  see  that  he 
wh.ch  runnes  luay  Read. 

By  Ord'  of  the  Govemo>-  &  Councell 

Ja.  Bollen.  Ser. 

To   the  Gofcmo''  ^  Councell. 

In  Answer  to  yo'  last  P^sented  from  yo'  Ilono"  of  Even  date  that  the  fore  part  there  asserted 
relat....,g  to  the  6-  Article  is  soe  fli.rr  fron.  Reason  and  Justice  that  being  loath  to  declare  a  want 
of  tn.th  wee  w.  1  rather  conch.de  a  want  of  due  consideracon  and  understanding  thereof,  and 
that  the  fores.ght  of  the  Inq,.isito.-s  a..d  Co..trive.-s  of  (his  your  last  returne  did  wa.U  a  t"e 
prospect.ue  clear  y  to  perceh.e  what  is  legally  to  be  c„..ch.ded  for  the  proprietors  L.terest  and 
Common  Good  of  the  lul,abita.,ts,  Therefore  we  the  Deputies  for  the  Country  are  resolved  to 
ab.de  and  sta,.d  by  the  I'rotest  a].-eady  presented,  and  without  feare  hazard  the  menaces  o' 
nicnbers  mett  w"-  from  your  house,  rather  then  betray  the  trust  reposed  in  us  for  the  publique. 

Sam"  Dennis  CI.  to  the  Dep"" 


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To  the  Dqmllcs  29'*  Octal''  1681. 

About  12  of  the  clock  this  present  Day  two  of  yo'  members  delivered  a  message  from  you 

to  this  board,  to  witt,  that  you  would  haue  us  appoint  a  time  and  place  for  the  Convenience  of 

the  Generall  Assembly  to  the  end  the  whole  might  be  dissolved  into  a  Cotnmittie  to  debate  the 

pubhque  Affaires  of  this  Province  And  wee  returned  for  answer  that  about  two  of  the  clock  this 

present  aftenioone  wee  would  be  att  the  place  ready  to  provide  upon  the  intended  debate  and 

your  said  members  promised  in  yo'  behalfe  that  you  should  obserue  the  time  and  place  tiie 

which  hath  not  been  performed  had  wee  men  to  doe  witliall  that  iiaue  regard  to  their  Promise 

It  would  be  a  happinesse  both  to  us  and  the  Province  you  may  doe  well  to  call  it  to  mind  that 

as  you  bare  the  shape  of  men  you  should  acknowledge  your  Error  and  doe  yourselues  and  the 

Contrivers  of  the  Breach  of  the  said  promise  and  the  whole  Province  soe  much  right  as  to 

joyne  in  a  Debate  to  be  held  by  a  Committie  of  the  whole  (Jenerall  Assembly  upon  Mundav 

next  by  10  a  Clock  of  ihe  same  day  to  the  end  that  every  member  of  the  (Jenerall  assembiv 

may  see  with  his  owne  eyes  and  here  with  his  owne  Eares  the  things  that  concerned  the 

present  bleeding  condicon  of  (lie  whole  Province  to  which  time  wee  haue  adjourned. 

By  Ord'  of  tlie  (5overno'  and  Conncell 

Ja.  Bollex.  S^r. 
Octob'  the  31""  1G81. 

To  the  Gotrnio''  t^  Coiinccll. 

/he  stop  intended  in  the  ()"■  Article  can  be  no  Relative  to  the  antecedent  ffreedoms  and  Immu- 
nities for  It  cannot  in  reason  be  presumed  that  th..  (loverno'  Councell  and  Assembly  (who  haue 
power  to  make  such  stop  as  well  as  the  proprietor)  would  infrienge  the  power  of  them 
\\herefore  the  said  stop  or  Confradiccon  can  be  a  relative  to  no  other  then  the  persons 
menconed  m  the  said  articl..  with  reff.-rence  to  Dut.hinen  thereby  to  prevent  too  many  of  then, 
to  be  admitted  amongst  us,  (New  Yorke  (Jovernm-  being  most  settled  hv  th.-m)  whereby  thev 
might  in  time  be  to  strong  for  the  Englisii  and  ^oe  revolt  from  the  English  (Jovernm* 

Should  the  stop  aforesaid  haue  retterence  to  the  fireedomes  an.l  iimmiiiities  yet  it  cannot 
deprive  any  persons  of  those  fTreedomes  and  Imunities  that  wer  settle,!  before  such  stop  was 
made  and  soe  conse(,uently  then-must  be  two  CJovemo"  one  for  such  as  came  before  such  stop 
and  another  for  those  that  came  af^er. 

Be  all  this  granted  yett  the  Dep-'"  that  now  are  assembled  are  appointed  by  those  that  have 
bee,,  Hettled  before  such  slop  ,ame  and  therefore  may  not  be  depriued  of  their  ffreedomes  &^ 
The  Lords  would  likely  never  haue  had  a  thought  of  such  Cntradicon  of  themselves  had  it 
nott  been  a  bratt  begotten  iu  .New  Jersey  sent  lor  England  to  be  borne  and  Uetransported  to 
INew  Jersey  to  be  fed  witii  tiie  groanes  and  Oppressions  of  the  I>eople. 

Ham.  Dennis  CI.  to  tiio  Dep"" 


To  thr  Deimtirt, 

This  is  to  reminde  you  of  what  the  (\„„n.issi,mH  enjoynes  you  to  doe  and  you  are  desired 
nott  to  omitt  d.H..ng  what  y  Commissions  requires  to  be  (h.ne  as  in  the  tenth  article  relacon 
thereunto  being  had  by  net  to  make  Provision  for  the  (Jovemo' and  (Jovernm' and  by  act  to 


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require  every  respectiue  constable  in  his  constableree  to  collect,  gather  and  receeve  the  Lord 
Proprietors  Quitt  Rent,  and  pay  the  same  to  tlie  Cienerall  Receiver  without  charge  to  the  said 
Lord  Proprietors  it  is  expected  that  you  should  comply  with  the  said  10'"  Article  in  the  said 
Commissions  or  forthwith  shew  cause  to  this  Board  to  the  Contrary. 
By  Ord'  of  the  Govemo'  &  Councell 

Ja  :    BOLLEN.  CI. 

To  the  Governo"  !f  Councell 

In  answer  to  yours  of  the  ai"-  Octob'  it  is  the  Opinion  of  this  house  that  wee  are  now  about 
ours  and  the  Countryes  businesse  every  thing  is  beautifull  in  his  season  this  house  expects  that 
those  Acts  already  before  you  should  be  passed  and  returned  back  to  this  house.  Novemb  L 
1G8L 

Sam"  Dennis.  CI.  to  Dep'" 

Novemb'  the  2  :  IGSl.  Came  in  person  to  the  house  of  Deputies  assembled  by  the  Governo" 
wiitt  dated  11  July  IGSl  Cap'  James  Bollen,  Caj.' Henry  Greenland,  M' Sam"  Edsall ;  then 
and  there  Cap'  Bolleu  did  deJare  that  he  the  said  Bollen  by  ord'  was  to  desire  you  the  whole 
house  of  Dep'i"  Immediately  to  go  allong  with  him  the  said  Bollen  to  the  Councell  Board. 

Cap'  John  Bowne  .Speaker  to  the  house  of  Deputies  replyed  wee  desire  to  consider  of  it  a 
little.  Upon  said  Reply  Cap'  Bollen  immediatly  declared  he  had  ord'  from  Governo'  and 
Councell  to  declare  this  Pretended  house  of  Deputies  be  Dissolved,  and  you  are  iiereby  Dissolved 
also  the  sv.id  Bullen  declared  he  had  Order  to  leaue  with  the  house  of  Deputies  a  Certaine 
Paper  which  accordingly  he  the  said  Bollen  left  upon  the  Dep"  Table  which  said  Paper  next 
tlbiloweth  upon  Itecord. 

Provincr  of  FmsI  Snv  Jnsry      To  the   Pqi"     f/ii    {"•  if  Sovimb''   IGSl. 

By  the  Governo'  &  Councell. 

Vo"  of  Kven  Date  lyes  before  us  wherein  you  assume  to  yo'  selues  the  title  of  the  generall 
assembly,  the  truth  is  if  you  were  all  persons  (luallilied  for  Dep'i'  yett  true  wisdonu-  would  leach 
you  better  mamu-rs  then  to  stile  Vo'selves  the  (Ji'iierall  Assembly.  Doubtlesse  there  was  no 
want  of  Ignorance  and  Disloyalty  where  this  Bratt  luid  \t.»  educac^n  insouHu;!)  as  that  tlu>  generall 
assembly  consists  of  the  <;()vef,i<)'C()uncelhiud  Deputies  ergo  the  Deputies  no  generall  assembly, 
it  was  Lucili-rs  Pride  that  puil  him  up(Mi  settling  himselte  where  God  never  intended  to  sett 
him  and  his  Presumption  produced  or  was  forerunner  of  his  fall;  you  sett  yo'selues  where  the 

Lawes  ol"  KngI 1  nor  yett  the  Conuuissions  of  this  Province  never  sett  nor  intended  to  sett 

men  that  are  ImU  in  private  Capacity,  as  upon  Kxaminacon  many  of  you  will  proue  to  be ;  to 
the  Point  of  (iualliticacon  for  that  by  the  Law  of  Kuglaud  every  maim  ipiallihed  to  Kieet  or  to 
!.«•  lOlected  nmsl  sweare  to  be  lengally  seized  of  an  Estate  in  ttee  of  fforty  shillings  p  nnmnn, 
besides  reprisalls  in  the  sanu'  Coiuitey  where  he  elaimes  his  Priviledge  and  by  o'  Conuuissions 
to  be  l.-ageally  and  actually  seized  of  a  HVeehold  Kstate  by  virtue  ol  a  I'attent  from  the  Lord 
Proprieto"  and  the  same  recorded  in  the  Secrelaryes  office,  and  some  of  you  haue  confessed  and 
it  will  appeare  that  theire  are  some  persons  amongst  you  not  (iuallKieil  accordingly  and  therefore 
butt  men  in  priunte  capacity  and  not  the  men  intended  by  tlie  wriit  of  sumona     Butt  ws".'  hfiii- 


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a  measure  unacquainted  with  yo'  Present  Quallificacons  which  now  upon  enquiry  is  made 

that  >ou  cannott  answer  ours  wherein  wee  putt  you  in  minde  of  what  the  10-  Article  in    he 
Comnuss,ons  enjoyned  you  to  doe  but  say  you  are  about  yo'  owne  businesse  and  the  Contr^es 

En7.'n?H        e     rJ""  ''"""'  ^''''-•'"^  '""  ^^"^'^^  -  ?''-•>»  --'^^  J-  -«  first  for  yo^  pr  Jat 
that  Z^  r     '  ''°"'''^"-     ^""^^"^  ^'P'""'^  '"  --  •"  P"^"q-  -"Ploy-  -e  tie  Lwe 

EvervH     ".'     ^"''^r  "  ""''  ^'^  ''""^  °^  ^'^'^  ^'^••'^«  "^  ^he  pretended  Gen"  Assembly 
Every  thmg  being  beautifull  in  its  season  and  soe  wee  bid  you  fairewell 
By  Ord' 

James  Bollen  S6r 

A  IniB  Coppy  with  tlio  Originall.  **■"""  ""-Ms.  CItrke. 

Endorsed 

I'roceedings  of  the  Governor 
Councell  and  Assembly  att 
Elizabeth  Towiie  in  New 
Jersey  from  y«  lo"*  Octob' 
to  y  2"  Novemb'  IGSI. 


Ca«e  of  MiUjonw  wjain-st  A)i<froM. 

I  Np»-York  Piiprni,  I.  ^k,,  ] 

Pro  Difaid 
LoNDo.v  ss.  "^"^^  Milborne  pit.     S'  E.lmond  Andros  Deft. 

The  pit  declares  that  the  Deft  the  SG-h  „f  l,,,en,„r  3..»  Caroli  &.•  wi,h  (ore  &  arnu.s  &'  did 
make  an  Assault  upon  the  pit  &  hiu.  then  &  .here  did  beat,  wound,  evillv  iu.rea.  T    m.ri 
&  inn,  m  pr.son  a,-  the   Law  of  Endand  did  dCaine  &  keepe  by  the  spaa,  of  o^  it, 

r;;;;;::::;:.:^;;:':';^ ^...'.he  phby..  .„. , 1,,.;,,. id.;,::  t!:::.' 

V  ,"  "'  ""7  '■";  "■"" ""'  "^'■">"  '""-""t  *  ""i"-iHon.  and  hin,  the  said  pi    in  pr 

Id      rs  ga  nes  an.l  a.lvan.aKes  in  the  prosecucn..  ..f  1 ,..„,.  ,„•  ,.1,  „,„  ,i,„..  ,,,„,. 

lie  ((Mild  have  Lr„f  f„  hiH  damage  1 00()". 

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Duke  is  enabled  to  depute  and  appoint  any  other  person  Governo'  of  tlie  said  place  called  New 
\orke  &c  or  any  part  thereof  with  full  power  to  punish  &  correct  all  niisdenienno"  there 
con.nutted  and  to  doe  all  other  things  for  tiie  good  governm'  thereof,  soe  as  such  proceedings 
be  not  contrary  but  so  neare  as  may  be  agreeable  to  the  Laws  of  England  as  p'  the  said  Lres 
patents.  The  said  Duke  the  1«  of  July  1G74  by  his  Coniission  appointed  the  deft  to  be  his 
Deputy  or  Governo'  of  the  said  New  Yorke  &c  in  America,  and  by  the  custonie  of  the  said 
place  &  lor  the  better  ordering  &  well  Governm'  thereof  all  persons  whats<.ever  coming  from 
any  Place  or  Port  in  Trade  or  otherwise  to  New  Yorke  or  any  other  place  there,  have  been 
used  to  attend  the  (iovemo'  there  to  give  an  Acco«  of  his  coming  thither.  The  deft  [PltV]  about 
the  time  in  the  Declaracon  menconed  arriving  at  New  Yorke  as  he  had  done  formerly  &  behaving 
himselfe  scandalausly  &  reproachfully  in  relacon  to  the  Governm'  of  the  said  place  thereby 
mcouraging  others  to  be  mutinous,  was  desired  by  the  Surveyo'  of  the  Customes  &  Haven 
Master  to  attend  the  Governo'  then  being,  the  pit  saving  he  had  nothing  to  doe  with  the 
Goven.o'  or  Governm',  &  he  refusing  so  to  doe,  &  Complaint  thereof  being  made  to  the  Governo^ 
&  Councill,  Capt  Delavall  brought  the  pit  before  the  Couucill,  who  upon  Examinacon  did 
app<!are  to  them  to  be  a  troublesome  &  nmtinous  person  reflecting  i.pon  the  authority  and  for 
that  &  other  his  niisdemeano"  the  Councill  ordered  his  Comitment  to  the  ^heritfe  there  about 
10  of  the  clock  at  night  &■=  which  is  th.)  Imprisonment  in  the  Declaracon  though  in  truth  he 
liad  liberty  to  goe  abroad  next  morning  &  is  all  the  assault  &-  Imprisonment  the  deft  is  guilty 
ot,  doing  nothing  of  himselfe  but  by  an  order  made  in  Council  &  sigued  bv  the  Secretary  one 
of  the  Councill. 

That  the  Governo"  Instruccons  were  to  advise  with  the  Coimcill  upon  any  Extraordinary 
...•casion  &  to  act  as  they  advised,  as  in  this  Case,  who  by  the  Laws  of  the  country  are  Justices 
o(  the  peace  &  cheife  Magistrates  there. 

It  cannot  be  expected  that  the  deft  should  give  an  Acco'  of  every  p'ticular  relateing  to  this 
matter,  the  same  being  done  abroad  Aimo  1G7S.  And  what  the  deft  and  Council  soe  did  was 
H>r  the  presenacon  of  the  peace  of  the  Govermn' 

The  Surveyo'  &  Haven  M'  proves  the  behaviour  &  carriage  of  the  pit  &  the  Custome  of  all 
persons  coming  thither  upon  any  busiiu'sse  or  Trade  to  attend  the  (ioverno'  to  give  an  acco' 
troni  whence  he  came  &  alsoe  that  he  did  complaine  to  the  (Joverno^  of  such  his  misbehaviour. 

The  Collector  of  the  Dukes  Customes  there  &  one  of  the  Councill  (now  Mayo'  of  New  Yorke) 
proves  the  pits  being  belbre  the  Governo'  &-  the  Councill,  that  his  Comitment  was  by  order  of 
Council  (whereof  he  was  one)  for  his  rude  ami  insolent  behaviour. 

Proves  the  deft  to  he  (niverno'  &  his  Iteputac.Mi  &-  conduct  during  the  time  of  his  Governm' 
there. 

That  the  pit  is  a  person  of  noe  credit,  but  mw  that  hath  been  bought  as  a  serv'  in 
Harbadoes  &  New  Knglinid  an<l  by  reas(ui  of  his  stiibbornesse  &  disobedience  to  his  Ma" 
hath  severall  times  been  transferred  from  one  Master  to  another. 
That  about  the  time  the  pit  was  ('omitted  by  the  Couiu-il  for  his  nmlversacc^ns  both  at  New 
Yorke  ^  Albany  iV  <'ousi(lering  that  there  had  been  seuAll  insurreccons  in  Virginia  &  Maryland, 
besides  the  Indian  Wurrs  and  in  order  to  quell  the  same  that  severall  flbrces  had  been  sent  from 
England  thither,  soe  that  y  ,\,\)  hikI  the  Comifil  r'ould  not   be  blamed  to  curb  the  insolent 
carriage  of  jilt   in  order  to  preserve  the  peace  of  that  counlrey,  nor  can  the  Acts  of  Trade  & 
Navigaci")n  lie  otherwise  observed  &  secured  upon  m-glecf  of  which  the  penalty  is  severe. 
Tlnit  all  ap|)eals  from  the  said  i'luntacons  have  constantly  been  to  the  King  &  Councill. 


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[New- York  Papers,  I.  207.] 

The  humble  Report  of  John  Lewin  Gent  Agent  &  Serv'  to  yo'  Roy"  Highn-  in 
New  Yorke  and  Albany,  and  other  yo^  Roy"  Highn-  Lands  and  Territoryes 
in  America,  In  obedience  to  and  pursuance  of  yo'  Royall  High*  Comission 
and  instruccons  to  him  directed  bearing  date  att  Windsor  the  24"'  day  of 
May  1680.  The  particulars  whereof  to  the  best  of  his  dilligent  Enquiry  and 
Informacon,  considering  his  short  aboad  and  obstruccions  hee  mett  with 
there,  are  as  followeth. 

May  it  -please  tjo''  Roy"  Highn" 

To  the  ffirst.     Att  my  arrivall  att  New  Yorke  the  1G">  day  of  Octob'  1680  Sir  Edmund  Andres 
was  gone  for  Boston  in  New      ,gland,  upon  his  returne  I  applyed  myself  to  him  according  to 
n.y  Instruccons  and  delivered  l.in.  such  yo'  Roy"  Highn-  Letters  and  other  Letters  and  Orders 
as  I  had  rece.ved  for  hin,,  and  shewed  bin,  my  Comission  from  yo'  Roy"  Highn'  whereupon  S' 
Edm   ordered  the  Custome  House  bookes,  Papers,  &  Accot'  &'  should  be  delivered  into  my 
Custody,  and  I  reced  such  bookes  &  papers  as  were  then  in  the  Custome  house  many  sent  rbyl 
others  be.ng  sent  me  afterwards  relateing  to  the  bookes  accon.pting  from  the  2"  day  of  \ovember 
lOM  to  the  2"  day  of  Octob'  inclus  1070:     The  other  bookes  ibr  the  last  4  veares  I  looked 
into  and  sawe  them  soe  fairly  written  they  seen.ed  not  to  have  been  long  out" of  the  Clarkes 
hands      But  bemg  daily  used  I  let  them  remaine  in  the  Custome  House 'till  the  Audite  was 
passed  being  to  the  ;50'-  Nov'  lOSO.     An.l  then  they  were  sent  mee  w-  such  l>apers  as  they 
hadd  or  att  least  owned  to  haue,  rtbr  doubting  1  hadd  not  all  the  bookes  (as  in  truth  I  had  not 
then  or  since)  I  told  M'  Dyre  before  the  Gov'  I  did  question  if  I  had  all  the  Custome  house 
bookes,  v.-ho  did  then  atHrme  before  the  Gov'  I  bad  them  all,  and  ofler.,1  l.imselfe  .md  OfRce'- 
to  niake  oath  of  it.     But  having  seen  an  oath  of  l.i.s  owne  inventing  and  being  infi.rmed  of  his 
practice  that  way,  I  thought   itt   better  to  lett  that  alone   for  some  time,  &  nllerwards   at  a 
convenient^time  I  sent  for  his  Ciaike   Richard  Welch  and  asked  him  if  those  bookes,  called  a 
Joumal  &  .edger  w-  vellom  Covers  and  his  Roy"  Highn.  Cypher  guilt  on  them,  were  the  only 
b(     .es  kept  in  the  Custome  House  for  these  last  4  yeares.  hee  looke.l  upon  tlumi  and  toUl  nu.'e 

hee  lad  seene  a  great  booke  in  the  Cu.s.ome  hou.se  w- Capt.  Dyre  said  was  his  booke  of 
Acco.  att  Noya  hcot.a ;  Then  I  sent  for  Reter  Delanoy  M'  Dyre's  Bookekeeper.  an.l  asked  him 
con.ernmg  the  said  Bookes,  hee  told  m.e  they  were  his  owne  hand  writing.  Then  1  aske.i 
h.m  If  there  were  noe  other  than  those  w-  ha.l  been  kept  for  the  Accompt  of  Customes,  thcs. 
being  only  Acco"  of  Cash  Deb'  &  Civdi...  ,„,.  ,„,,,  ,„..  j,„.^..  ^^.^.,  ,,  ,j,,,„^.^  .  ^  ^^.,.  ,^^_  ^  _^^^^  ^ 

all  the  Customes.  and  then  fairly  trans.ribe.l  them  into  these  bookes,  w'"  I  haue  now  brought 
over  Butt  I  never  ha,  the  Blotter,  M'  Dyre  denying  that  h.-e  had  any,  S'  K.lmund  An.lros 
declared  hee  had  noe  Custome  house  Bookes  or  Accompts  in  hi8  hands.  But  when  i  bcKan  to 
examme  the  Bookes  I  found  that  the  Merch"  originall  Entryes  were  kept  in  the  fibrt.  I  sent  to 
M  Wells,  .s.r  Kdmumls  .^teward  for  th.-m  who  brought  me  su.^h  as  hee  owned  to  haue,  w'"  did 
not  answer  the  bookes  some  monetlis  wanting  in  the  first  and  second  yeares  w'"  gave  mee  the 
trouble  to  search  them  of  the  fTort  and  those  of  the  Custo.ne  house  to  find  how  neare  they 


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would  agree  w""  the  books  of  w""  I  sliall  give  the  hest  Acco'  tliat  can  be  formed  by  the  same  in 
the  Tenth  Article  following. 

To  the  2^  I  could  not  have  the  Patent  bookes  for  Land  granted  delivered  to  me  before  I 
moved  the  Councill  M'  West  (the  now  Secrary  or  Clarke)  pretending  hee  could  not  deliver  them 
without  order,  Notwitlistanding  the  Governo'  declared  in  Councill  I  should  have  them  or 
anything  else  for  his  Roy"  Highn"  service.  But  M'  West  &  M'  Dyre  and  others  used  all  their 
cunning  practices  to  give  mee  all  the  trouble  they  could. 

To  the  3"*  Most  of  the  patents  granted  in  former  Governo"  time  make  no  mencon  of  any 
Quantity  of  Acres  especially  in  Long  Island,  where  most  is  granted  in  Towne  shipps  without 
Quitt  Kent  or  any  other  rent,  but  services  have  been  demanded  from  them  in  Coll.  Lovelace's 
time  for  repaireing  ffort  James  and  the  Townes  assessed  perhaps  because  more  remote  from 
the  water,  John  Archer  hath  a  patent  granted  by  Coll  Lovelace  of  a  Manno'  called  ffordham, 
ilbr  W^"  he  payeth  3"  :  15'  :  1"  p  ann.  All  the  planters  on  Staten  Island  pay  one  bushell  of 
wlieate  each  lott  w'""  consists  of  SO  acres,  but  most  of  those  pattents  are  lately  granted  as  p' 
^l'  Wests  acco' 

Tlie  patents  in  most  places  are  soc  inipt'ifect  by  being  soe  often  changed  from  one  person  to 
another,  taken  from  some  &  granted  to  others.  That  I  could  not  take  any  acco'  of  them  us 
Instructed,  Richard  Patishall  was  flbrced  to  renounce  his  part  in  his  patent  with  others  as  p"  his 
A  Hid'  Justice  Corneweli  forced  to  resigne  up  his  Patent,  All  W'  Lands  are  disposed  of  by  the 
(iov'  to  other  persons. 

Many  holding  lands  by  the  (irants  of  severall  Courts,  and  have  noe  Patents  especially  in 
Delaware,  they  finding  it  impossible  lor  mee  to  give  a  direct  answ'  to  this  Article :  I  desire  the 
Councill  would  issue  forth  their  warr'  to  the  severall  Towns  and  Tennants  or  Planters  to 
make  them  a  Returne  of  their  severall  numbers  of  acres  w'*"  warr'  was  sent  accordingly  But 
some  persons  in  New  Yorke  passed  '  the  Countrey  with  such  apprehensions  of  more  Taxes  to 
be  imposed  upon  them,  tiiat  only  one  Returne  was  made,  and  that  from  Schenectide  which 
is  in  Dutch. 

To  the  4"'  The  houses  are  ta.Npd  in  New  Yorke  and  Albany,  but  att  uncertaine  rates,  some 
more,  some  less  as  tiiey  judge  requisite  &  is  or  ought  to  be  imployed  to  the  use  of  s*  Townes, 
as  likewise  the  small  Excise  at  Albany.  But  those  of  New  Yorke  say  they  have  never  had  any 
perf  acco'  either  of  the  Tax  of  houses  w'""  amounts  to  170"  p  ann  nor  of  the  dockage,  wharfage 
or  Anchorage  W''  is  conceived  amounts  to  a  great  sunie  amuially,  and  should  be  accompted  for 
to  the  Citty  for  repairing  the  bridge  and  tiie  wharfe  running  to  dccaye,  they  likewise  say  a 
considerable  8um6  of  money  was  raised  upon  their  stocks  botli  Inhabitants  and  Merchant 
Strangers  for  making  tlie  Docke  att  first,  but  never  any  acco'  nuide  to  them  of  it,  though  they 
conceive  there  may  be  considerable  sur|)liitiage. 

Likewise  the  North  and  West  Rideing  in  Long  Island  were  putt  to  great  charges  in 
cutting  and  s(|iiiuiiig  Timber  and  rastings^  lockadoes  for  the  making  the  docke  att  New  Yorke, 
and  were  deiVaudcd  in  tlie  paym'  as  p'  several!  Aflid"  will  appeaio. 

The  severall  Taxes  sett  or  raised  by  (he  200">  penny  at  Albany,  Ifines,  Amercinm"  &c.  are 
sett  forth  in  Abstract  from  severall  Records  as  much  as  could  be  fomul.  But  there  was  a  Tax 
of  the  300"'  penny  at  Albany  &  'JOO'"  penny  at  Schenecledie  of  w'*"  I  could  have  no  ace' 

To  the  6""  There  is  no  weigh  house  in  all  the  (iovernni'  butt  at  New  Yorke,  w""  duty  hath  been 
Rometimes  collected  by  his  Roy"  Highn'  officers,  and  other  times  fliimied  as  p  ditto  Abstract. 


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very  few  (,f  any  will  undertake  the  trouble  of  collecting  it  except  they  Imve  greri^wan ceT 
for  mnce  the  tobacco  trade  is  decayed  the  value  of  s-  house  is  much  abated.  •^"°^^«»'--' 

lo  tlie  6'  The  Tappers  Licences  or  great  Excise  in  New  Yorke  is  raised  by  a  duty  nut 
upon  L.quo"  as  by  Condicon  of  the  san.e  Excise  may  appeare.  The  whole  value  collec^d  in 
the  Governo;  S,r  Edm   Andros  time  will  appeare  in  the  Abstract  before  menconed! 

Richtd  rwm""  "  ''"'"  ""^"r">''«  "'-'^  different  from  that  att  New  Yorke  as  by 

K.chard  Inttyes  acco'  may  more  plamly  appeare  in  the  said  Abstract,  That  of  Esopus  and 
Kmgsowne  &c  differs  from  both  the  other  as  by  an  Acco- of  the  Records  tier  To 'ro/ 
H.ghn.  bemg  allowed  part  of  what  is  collected  alterable  att  the  Governor's  pleasure     No  o  her 

o  >o'     oy"H.gh.  use  or  benefitt  may  be    more  proffitable  to  be  collected  then  f^Led    By 

ascn.t  at  many  .-^m  have  ffarmed  the  same  proved  insolvent,  or  att  least  are  in  grertarr^a  ^ 

as  by  brtdmund  Andros  Ins  Acco" *ho  chargeth  hhnselfe  with  noe  more  then  hee  ™  ly 

.::^:;;;:tif-^^^ 
^xie  :^:r  r^-^^ 

ch;,  Teable  to  the  Countrey  besides  the  flees  wlii.^h  fh..v  .,11..,  i  , 

.ii.po«d  of,  a,„,  ,„.  c„„  J.,  „.„. J,':,::;::;  '^i^  x;;:^:^nt:::^^r  °" 

Statcn  Ulaiiil  is  to rthtiided  In  11,b  vvi.,t  llidinl  of  r  ,.,,1  111  f  "'''■• 

An  other  constant  Tax  on  Long  Islan.l  an.i  ils  Jurisdiccon  i.  Pole  n.oney    w^-  is  ,nx..,l  „ 

;::"tL,f:r,i:rid"i,-":::::,":rtrr  ■-"  r  -f -'^X:::;■ 
co„l,,,ye,cl,„,ges„.„forc^,',,lll^vil  „  ,ir„,vi,7'°''*    'V"^ 

"":;:;;:;',;: -ri """,  t" """" -"■«"■  p-"-'-^" niiX .,:::;:, ;,,;:'" '"'' 

repljea  bee  h«d  a.ked  odvico  or  cniiMiit  of  the  Ald'nim  soveroll,  who 


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answered  That  if  any  such  ffines  or  Amercem"  were  on  Record,  tliey  were  imployed  ^or  the 
use  and  behoofe  of  the  Citty  and  noe  way  related  to  his  Royal!  Highn'  soe  they  conceived  I 
had  nothing  to  doe  with  them,  w=''  was  West's  reply,  and  I  doubt  not  to  be  his  own  sence  who 
plainly  refused  to  deliver  the  Records  to  my  perusall. 

To  the  lO""  I  judge  it  very  difficult  to  discover  the  frauds  &  cunning  practices  w'"-  may  be 
used  by  the  Merchants  Importers  or  Exporters  by  reason  there  are  soe  many  Islands  and 
by-places  to  &  from  w"^"-  they  may  soe  easily  convey  in  or  out  w""out  being  discovered. 

It  doth  appeare  by  the  Custome  House  Bookes  that  tlie  Coll--  Capt.  Willm  Dyre  hath 
constantly  taken  2  per  Cent,  w'"  50  p  Cent  advance,  w'"  is  3  p  cent  inwards,  and  3  p  Cent  w'" 
50  p  cent  advance  ouer  and  above  the  first  Custome  which  is  4.^  p  Cent  up  the  river  to  Albany 
All  these  together  makes  7  &  j,  p  Cent  Inwards  for  European  Goods. 

Rum  W^"  formerly  paid  but  0'  p  hlid  since  1G78  payes  1"  p  hlid  entred  att  New  Yor];e  &  1"  p 
hlid  more  up  Hudson's  river  besides  10'  G"  p  Anchor  att  Albany  paid  to  yo""  Royall  Highn'  use, 
with  severall  other  dutyes  of  severall  liquors  as  is  Exprest  in  the  G""  Article. 

Tobacco  payes  2"  p  hogsh"'  outward.  Wine  10'  p  Pipe  inward.  Brandy  and  other  Spiritts 
pay  15'  p  hhd  inward,  all  W^"  liquors  and  other  goods  pay  the  same  up  the  River  as  by  the 
Establishm' 

Beaver  and  all  other  Peltry  w'"  by  Eslimacon  is  computed  to  Beaver  pay  15<*  each  Beaver 
skin  exported  and  all  other  peltry  to  like  value.  But  "SV  Dyre  hath  demanded  Ik-aver  for 
Custome,  w"^"  hee  hath  reced  by  such  Dutch  weigiit  that  they  were  frequently  worth  15"  p  skin 
and  sometimes  more,  but  accounted  to  yo""  Roy"  Highn'  noe  more  than  12*  each  as  bj»booke  of 
Customes  outwards. 

I  have  examined  all  the  Custome  house  bookes  w"^"  tiie  Coll'  owned  to  have  and  all  the 
Cocketts  and  Merchants  Kntryes  w'"  the  Masters  Reports  and  Cleerings  in  England  w-^h  I  could 
have  delivered  to  mee  not  being  many,  but  find  the  bookes  disagreeing,  many  Cocketts  and 
Entryes  wanting  w"'  should  answer  them,  very  few  of  the  Ma"  generall  Reports  to  be  found 
which  shew  all  the  parcells  in  a  Shipps  Cargo,  some  Entryes  charged  less,  seme  more  than  they 
ought  to  be  with  many  Erro"  &  Omissions  both  inward  &  outward  particularly  the  sume  of 
Ihtty  foure  pounds  f4'0''  ^  charged  by  the  xVudito"  in  1075;  &  70  upon  M'  Dyre  Collecto'  as 
Deb'  butt  hee  hath  made  up  soe  many  of  those  sumes  in  the  bookes  by  altering  figures  and 
cutting  or  tearing  out  a  leafe  which  should  have  been  between  fo.  4  &  5  in  the  booke  of  Entry 
Outward  Anno  JG75  that  hee  not  only  cleared  himselfe  of  tiie  debt  but  gaineth  10"  9'  f  \  over 
and  above  as  appeareth  by  the  Acco'  of  Erro"  &  Omissions  &'  compared  w'"  the  Aud"  charge  : 
by  w"-"  his  falsityes  and  deceipts  thus  practiced  it  is  impossible  to  discover  how  much  yo'  Roy" 
Highn'  hath  been  dampnified. 

Henry  llilkin  the  Cusiome  house  searcher  put  Tobacco  on  board  Richard  Patishall  without 
jiayiiig  any  duty  as  l)y  Thomas  Cokers  Aflid'  The  same  ffilkin  declares  hee  resolved  to  seize 
six  hhds  of  Tobacco  put  on  board  the  Marg'  without  any  duty  paid  for  them,  but  Dyre  forbid 
him  and  hath  severall  times  ordered  him  to  lett  pass  such  Contraband  Goods  as  ffrederick 
jihillipps  had  come  from  Holland,  particularly  20  haggs  of  Woodmalls  w'*  are  proved  Dutch 
dulUes  by  Phillipps  his  own  entry.  The  number  of  Bevers  and  other  peltry  computed  to 
Beav"  yearly  transported  in  what  shipps  and  by  whom  Entered  is  in  a  Booke  by  itsclfe  what 
dutyes  have  been  payd  for  goods  by  whom  and  to  whom  consigned  appeares  by  bookes 
collected  from  the  (,'ustonie  house  bookes  &  merch"  Entryes,  It  plainly  appeares  by  some 
Entryes  made  short  of  what  they  ought  to  be  as  in  acco'  of  Erro"  &  omissions  likewise  by 

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an(j 


NKW-YOKK  rOM)NIAt.  MANIISOIMPTS. 


KntryoN  found  not  in  iiny  liodko  lo  a  conNidtMiilil 


ililo  valud  tliiit  llu'i't'  liiitli  not  hccn  jnNf  or  linncNt 


'It'ulijig  in  vo'  Kov"  MiKhn"  |{.«vonu.>.  hut  timt  iumuv  Kivi.lcf  mi h   nmy  &   .l..ui.ll..NHo  hav.- 

.loiV'.u.lotl  i.lliorwi.M.'.     It  nniNt   have  Ihmmi  (lillicull  lor  M'  Dyrr  lo  liavf  |..iiil  n.snv  :.'(HM>'i  vv"  Sir 

''•''"'"   •^'"'''"••*  '"'•'   "   '\viv  was  in<lrl)l,.,|  |„  y„.  Kovall'  ||igi,„.  ,,,1  „„,,  ,i,„„,  ..utl   I  nuniol 

luMUK  tlial  .-vor  Dyro  luul  crodill  for  A(»i'  [nil    l.y  yo'  Uoy"  lligini-  CarK-.  W"  wan  a  fonHiaiTaMo 
tini.'  in  paying  ami  all  laNi  NaliNlycd  in  taa«  Arlicit'. 

'I'll.-  l.()ok.-N  li.r  tlio  laHl  I  yi.ar.-s  oliargv  -JO"  p  annum  lo  a  Hookclu-.'i.rr  and  111"  p  ann  to  u 
Clarko  ov..r  and  ahov,-  •JOOI"  p  ann  allowo.l  l.y  yo'  Ifoyall  Ijighn'  lo  tin-  CuNloum  II.m.ho 
Ol»u-  Mcv.-iall  gr.mi  ri.argoH  aro  pjac.-d  lo  Acco'  in  Hi..  Hook.'H  lor  r..pair.Mug  Iho  CuhIouu'  1Iou«.-. 
'rim  lun<l.«rmosi  pari  of  it  L.-ing  a  pr.-lly  lions.-  atal  •,' .•hand..-rM  ..v.-r  tli.>  liu-o  pari  all  in  Hi.- 
Oov"  UN.-,  w'"  might  .l.'liay  tluiN.>  rharg.'s  if  |,.|t,  all  l.-asi  .•.nnpr.'h.'mling  tlu-  Cellar,  W"  I  limi 

M'  Dyr..  hath  U-ll  f.u-  Ml-  p  m.m.'lh  lo  (i.'o.  Il.<ath< as  p  acco'"  of  Dyr..  to  him. 

II  .loth  n.M  appear.,  l.y  the  l.....k.>s  lu.w  M'  Dyro  pai.l  tlu-  r.'sp.rliv..  sunu-s  a.rr.-vving  th.MV 
lor  ll...  hrsi  •.'  y.'ar.-s.  or  any  nu-n.-on  mail.,  th.-r.-m  ..f  Sallarv  or  rustonn-  lu.us..  .-harges  &- 

Mor,.ov..r  tlu.  10  p  (•,.,„  onleyu.-.i  to  ho  pai.l  l.y  all  shippn  whi.-l.  hIu.uI.I  .•,un..  Ih.m  any 
«'""•'•   l"'>-<  "<    "•:«">'l"'  «>'    .'th..r   t\.unlry..s   Ih.-n    KnglamI   (tlu.ugh    lirnt    .-[..aring    in    Kngiaml 

a.vor.l.nH  to  A.'t  ot   Parlian.')  hull,  n.-y.-r  h. r.-.-e.l  l.ul  o.a-e  or  at si  of  one  shipp  an.l  that 

ol  tlu.  sh.pp  Marg'Ny-.  shipp  yvas  s,.i.....l  m  S'  K.lm"  An.lros  his  ahs..n.v  by  on,,  ifa.lny  llu-n 
Nu'y..y..' ..I  tlu.  fust..nu.s(as|  an,  inlorm...!)  an.l  alL-rwar-ls  ,lis,-harg...|.  ilu-  g.,.uls  all  app.-ar 
'"  •'<"  n<u...v.'d  lr..m  ih..   K,uj.'s  (•ust..mo  lu.,.s,..  as  M'  Dvr.-  s,.u,..|inu.s  is  pl..as.-.l  I.,  ,.,11  il,  and 

';;•  ;"'";•••<""<-   I >"!--•.•*  ^'nMouw    house.as  h.v   tor   sou,..  .,,„s..s  in:U,.|h   lilt.      Vo'  IfoyM 

liHl."-  l.alh   lost    hy  ,h:..   M'  Dyn-'s  wiiluil   negl.vt  or  .„„issio„  o|   ,!,.•  i,.  p  .vul  wl,i.-h   s "l,l 

have  I,.vn  .-.v-.l  ..v.-r  an.l  ahov.-  llu'  •-•  p  .vnt  vvhi.'!.  I hall,  r.v.'.l  of  lh.-  sa.',..  goo.ls  u 

oit  p  .vut  ad\aiu-,>  \y''  lu'o  calls  a.l  yal.>r.'u,  llu>  sim,.'  ..f  :.'.-.!M»  |!C  >.« 

.  '   ':"""""    '""'  """   "">  '"""•    ''^"''    "' '   '»•  .">,l.l    h.>   ...uuu.iti.Ml  in    Ih,.   (•ust..in..s  hat   hy 

oun,^an.v  ..r  kn..wl,..lgo  oC  M'  Dy.v  ihe  Su,v..yo'  (•on,pl,oll..r  &  s.-a.-.-h.-r  h.-ing  all  uu.l.-r  his 
i  omuu.u.1  as  in  tlilk.ns  AtU.I-  S....  ,l,at  th.-.v  ha.h  h.vn  .un-  iMurk..  upon  Dyr.-.  s..nu.  s.-isun-s 
nuuU.  hay.,  h.vn  l.roughl  t,.  a.ro'  au.l  oih.-,s  ,„.(.  yi.'  Thouias  I'ok.-r  :i  or  100  lU-aV  M 
Sl,'»'n\yi.-k.>  lo  Ih.'  vain.'  ,it  .loo"  si.mI 

T..  tlu-  I  V-  I  .a.nu.l  n.ak.-  a  .-al.-ula.-,.,!  of  ih,-  ,nu-  ^alu..  of  all  ll,.-  l'ust.a,u-s  or  any  part  .,C 
U,o  t..u.ds  ..xportod  ..r  in.port.-.l  hy  n-asou  th.-n-  is  n.,|  ,1...  10-  p,  or  tor  on«ht  1  .-an  p.viv.-  th- 
U)  pt  ol  th..  Ma"  l..-porlN  .[.-.-r.n.us  \.  irom  Kugl"  w-"  shoul.l  ansW  .-a.-h  ..ll„-r  as  in  tlu- 
|.r,-,-,v,l,ng  Ar.u-I...  an.l  s..,-  .•ons.-.pu-utiy  „of  ,.,  1„>  ,„„„.l  „  h.-r.-  ll,.-  .l.-.-.-ipi  |ay.-tl,  .,r  hou 
palpahy  to  1,.-  .lis..ov..,-..d.  Ih.i  iliik.n  tlu-  Cn.,..,,.,.  |,.„„.,  ^ait.-r  sayth  in  h.s  atli.!-  Dyr,- 
or.l..r...l  hnn  lo  I.m  pass  -  Hogsh-  ..f  |{„,n,n  l,.-longing  to  trr.-.l,.ri.-k,.  I'hillipps  a  u,.-,vl,a„t'  in 
.A,>w  \..rk..  not  .-ntiv.lor  any  duty  paid  lor  tlu-  sau,.-. 

M-  KdwanUirillith  M.-n-"  d...-la,v,h  upo.  ..all.  that  M'  Dyr.-  loUl  hiu,  that  in  th.-  y.-ar.-  l.;7.-,. 

mmi.^  i '  V  '."""'r'  "'"'"'""•''  "^  l»  "'""'^••••*  "'  '  '■'"»'  &  iuld  po,„»is  l,.-ing  ahnost  .lo.d.h-  tlu- 
muu     I  ..,„  ,„.a  ,u  ,h.-m.  yyhuh  n,us;  n.-.-.ls  .l.-u,ons.rat..  a  g.vat  ahns.-  to  y..'  l{..yall  lli^hn- 

&  ;X    '"7  IP;:*;;;  7  =•••''••'■  "-''^''-"'^^ ''•--->■'•  ^^  N.-w   Vorko  Tha,   tl...  (-ustonu-s 

nmouu,  to  aboJ^J.  :';•';,,  ::;:''"  "•  "'•"/•"';'">•  '-l-  "  «-d.>st  .■o,nputa..o„  n.ay  .jusily 
«h«  Moivhvut^  wo.  '•"""""  "".V  -..an  ,n,,ur.-d.  au.l  suppos,-  it  nu.y  ho  xy-ll  l„.U.iy..d  that 
pr!';miu-e  '"     """''""  ""'"'  '''"^'  '^^'"  '""'''•'•  '»--'--  -k'>'   «-  >al^«'>'  «'  '•.«• 

To  .bo  I-      Tbe  uundK-r  ..t  whal.-s  k.ll.-.l  „,  thoso  parts  an-  u.-y.-r  oI«eryed  hy  any  p-s..n 


LONDON  DorMIMKNTS  :     IV. 


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nor  flic  (luiuilily  of  lionc  or  Oylo  particularly  tnkm  notice  of,  but  slmred  to  the  Compaiiyes  by 
wliom  liicy  iii'n  NJiiiin'. 

'I'iirrc  iH  no..  HhiMv  coni.lh  to  yo'  |{,)y,ili  lUnUu'  but  oC  Murli  nH  tm  stranded  nor  ran  I  find 
any  nion^  have  i)r.-nf  ho.'  fbun.l  Having  ono  on  h.)ng  Island  and  an  other  in  Delaware  River, 
l)iit  Moi-  part  of  I'itlier  brought  to  acco' 
'J'o  the  l;i"' 

'J'ln  lirHt  part  of  thin  Article  \h  answered  in  the  Tenth  Article. 

Th.'re  bath  been.^  uoe  e.-rtaiiui  acconipt  kept  of  Hhips  coming  into  or  going  out  of  New  Yorke, 
IJut  thos.-  HhippH  whi.-h  have  come  (Voni  'iollaiid  will  bi>  s.m'II  in  the  Acco-  oniilling  th.^  10  p 
Cent;  n.H-  lialh  any  r.'gular  accii'  bei^u  ..cpt  of  goods  Imported  to  Albany  oth.!rwiHe  then 
iucluded  in  lli.^  bo.iki'H  of  ( "iist.inicH,  Nor  bath  any  parti.-ular  Acco' of  Ileav"  &  I'eltry  bin 
kept  Irom  AibiiU}  lo  New  Vorkc,  but  in  the  pa.sMcs  tVom  the  sev.'rail  (.N)mandi'rH  th.'r.M'xprcHHing 
I'iii'k.'H,  t'as.'N  vV'^  but  )i.>e  (iuanlllycN.  The  DiitycN  up  the  IJiver  lik.'wine  .'Xpr.'st  in  the  JO 
Arlicle. 

To  till'  ll'i'  The  (iovenio''  was  pleas.'d  to  tell  nice  I  had  no.>  pow.'r  to  inspect  the  diHbnrHm" 
of  the  {{ev.'uue,  but  only  lb.'  |)rolills  re.-.'d  and  refused  m.-.-  to  p.irnse  his  book.'s  and  Acco". 
until  bee  bad  .-ansed  them  to  bt!  transcribed  by  I'et.-r  Delanoy  w"*  was  so  near  his  d.'parlure, 
iliat  I  had  not  oporlunity  or  (im.-  eiiougli  to  examin.'  Ibeni  as  was  requisite  for  nu'e  to  givi  z 
perlecl  ausw.T  to  ibis  article. 

I   coidd  uoe  way  pcrceiv.;  or  linil  out  by  all  tli.^  wayes  and  m'anos  I  could  use  that  it  wns 

possilil.'  siH-h  sum.'s  of  uiou.7  c.udd  b.'  exp.'uded  on  llbrt  .la s,  exce|)t  by  pulling  down  and 

building  up  again  th.^  kil.b.'n  &,  a  sb.'d.l  which  bath  been  r.'peat.-d  sevciall  lim.-s,  and  by 
liikiiig  the  Dutch  tyics  from  oil'  the  gr.'at  house  mid  covering  it  with  shingles  altering  tin- stiiires 
and  siu'b  oth.-r  |)racticcs,  by  u'''  Soidd",  his  ,)wne  Serv"  and  N.'groes  an-  iniployed  and  yo' 
Ifoy"  llighn"  Kevenue  greatly  exhausted  accompting  l>'  p.M"  di.'ui  to  the  nu'an.'sl  workman 
and  0'  to  till'  .•arpeutiTs  iV  w.irkm.'u  though  paid  in  Kiim  &  goods,  but  charged  to  yo''  Hoy" 
llighn"  in  Meaver  or  St.'rl  money  for  in  the  y.'are  I(i7b  (whilst  th.-  (iov'  was  in  Mugland)  Capt. 
Ilrockh.iles  was  obliged  to  pianke  the  platt  form.'s  and  new  stockadoe  th."  tiirt  round  which 
were  brouglit  att  tlu'  Couutrcy's  charge,  Kut  in  th.'  (Jov.'r"  Acco'  incident  charg.'s  Indians  &*= 
are  soe  crow. led  in  by  wholesal.^  for  ballance  •hough  iti  app.-ares  in  the  lax  of  the  :l'00  penny  at 
Albany,  Indian  |)reseuls  building  of  lb.'  Imuse  iV  tiuTe  is  in  a  great  measure  satislyed 
Irom  that  \-  many  .)lher  things  as  will  appear.'  thereby.  INor  can  I  conceive  the  anmnili  cl  arges 
lit  llie  Iforls  houses  I'v''  can  amount  to  above  -J  or  r)00"  except  by  some  great  and  unusall 
accident. 

The  Old  Ilospilall  mencmu'd  in  th.'  (iov"  last  ai'co'  to  be  sold  for  i>()()"  might  have  been  sold 
as  it  stood  liir  .1(1(1"  to  ('.ill.  .Maurilts,  but  was  pidl'il  dowue  the  materialls  removed  to  rebuild 
an  .\partm'  taken  .lowne  in  the  (fort  w'''  bath  considerably  inlarged  the  said  Acco'  but  uoe 
meucnn  .if  till'  street  there  sold  tiir  7/)"  mori'  then  is  accompted  for,  nor  of  the  Dutch  tyles  of 
the  Old  Hospital  sold  lo  ('apt.  Itrockholes. 

That  part  of  this  Arlicle  which  relates  to  S''  K.lm.  Andros  his  acco'  fr.im  iXov'  J077  to 
January  \tuS,  being  loo  t.'dioiis  lo  bring  in  her.'  is  answered  by  itselfe. 

To  the  ii)""  I  have  been  informed  by  severall  in  N.'w  Yorke  thai  there  bath  been  such 
partictdar  Connivance  practiced  lo  some  few  Dutch  Mercbimla  viz'  llredrick  Phillipps  &  .Stepbanus 
van  Corllaudl  Ihe  Oov"  Trustee  there  both  in  regard  of  Trade  &.'  by  such  gentlemen  dealing 
w""  I  hem,  iV  such  rigid  usage  to  others  that  bath  cmised  a  great  Obstruccou  to  Trade  by  those 


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NKW-YOHK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


discourngein"  given  indeed  to  all  the  Knglish  both  by  the  Gm'  biniselfe  end  persons  Employed 
by  liini,  having  siiflen-d  goods  to  be  brought  in  contrary  to  the  Act  of  iNavigacm  &  Trade,  and 
bath  Hoe  terrifyed  severall  persons  who  did  coniplaine  of  the  same  thiu,  none  dared  to  apieare 
to  prosecnte  which  hath  not  only  been  hard  on  the  Knglish  Inhabitants  there,  but  hath  much 
1'  idered  &-  prevented  many  others  from  Harbadoes  and  other  places  both  from  tradeing  thither, 
and  from  conieing  to  settle  with  tiieir  Haniiieys  w="  may  be  prevent.vl  Ibr  the  future  by  plaeeing 
such  discreet  &  honest  Ollic"  that  Justice  may  ])o  equally  distributed  to  all  men,  &  yC  Hoy" 
Higlm"  not  deceived  &  abused 

Jo.  Lewin. 


Goveriicr  Audivii    An-suwr  to  Mr.   Luviii'n  litpuvt. 

[  N'l'W-Vork  I'lipom,  I.  27:1.  ) 

Tiie  Answer  of  S^  Edmond  Andros  Kn'  (his  Uoy"  liighn'  Lieuten'  &  Covcmor 
of  New  ^ Ork  and  l)e|)eii,lencyes  in  America)  by  ( )rder  of  The  [tight  lI(mo"" 
the  Lord  \iscoiint  Hyde,  and  other  His  Itoy"  iliglm'  Com"  To  the  Ifeport 
made  to  his  Roy"  Ilighn'  by  Joim  Lewin  genl.  att  liis  Heturiie  from  New 
Yorke  afores''  To  soe  much  a  I  can  at  pres.  nt  remember  materiall  for  mee 
to  Reply  to,  upon  soe  gcnerall  and  confused  a  Heport.  I  doe  hnnd)ly  Answer 
•  to  the  severall  Articles  of  his  s"  l(,.p„rt  dcliver'd  mee  tlie  -Jl"'  of  this  Instant 

December  IGS].     As  ll'olioweth. 

To  the  1"     Upon  my  Ucturne  from  lioston  in  New  Kmiland  in  Octo-.er  IGSO  where  I  had 

beene  to  wa.te  on  my  Lord  C^.ulpcppcr  who  had  written  to  n.ee  (Von.  thence,  I  found  M'  Lewin 

arrived  att  New  ^  orke  wh.v   .icliv.Mvd  mee  Ilis  Rov"  Ilighn-  Letters  and  shewed    mee    his 

Com>88.on  (out  not  his  Instruccous)  whereupon   I  imedia.ely  exprc^ssed  n.v  readyness  to  cause 

all  due  Obedience  to    be  given    thereunto  and  summoned    the  Cm    ••ill    io    meete   the    same 

monimg  ami  acquainted  liiem  with  His  Uoy"  Highness  Comands  &  my  readyness  to  repaire 

home,    and  caused  M'  Lewin's  Comissiou  to  be  read  ami  enlred  in  ,he  Comicil  booke  and 

ik.wise  sent  the  said  Comission  to  the  Co"  of  Mayo'  and  Al.lennen  to  be  entred  in  the  Citty 

Records    mid  observed  acconliuKly,    And  the  same  ,Iay  ordered  copves  to  be  prepared  for  all 

other   Jnnsdiccons  oi    the  (lovenmi-     And  upon    M'  L..win-s  instant   mx.-ncy  (tin.'    without 

president)  tlu"  s"  Comission  was  further  publishe.l  att  New  Yorke  by  ring  of  Hell,  and  if  itt  were 

nott  complyed  u-  by  all  .•oncerned  I  doubt  not  but  all  the  Madstrafs  as  well  asnivselfi.  would 

liave  been  ready  to  doe  their  duty  upon  any  due  Complaint  or  Notic  as  well  after  as  durin-  my 

stay  there,  an.l   I   know  noe  cause  of  his  ifelWcous  in  the  s"  Article  nor  doe  I  remember  his 

alleadged  .l.scourse  w'"  ( 'apt,  Dyn-  or  mee.    liutt  sometime  after  my  lirst  arrivall  att  New  Yorke 

1    desired  ami  directed   Dupii.aies  ol  all    Kntryes  (being  lirst  K.amined  and  signed    bv   the 

principall  Officers  of  the  Cusloines)  to  be  .layly  sent  to  the  fort  for  his  Koy"  Hiuhn"  service  (but 

the  Custome  house  Ofticers  notwithstanding  were  not   the  less  accomptable)  which  duplicates 

were  not    asked  for    'till  long   after  my  comeing    thenc..   home;   Aiul  w-  Submission  the  s" 

dupneates  ought  neither  to  have  been  demanded  nor  delivered  to  the  said  M'  Lewin  (e.xcept  for 


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peruHiill  &  to  compare  'hem  w"'  the  CuNtonio  house  bookes  &  Vouchers  w""  as  1  am  informed 
liee  hatli  gotten  and  kcj)!  from  tlie  sworiie  Ollicers  tho'  they  were  their  Discharges  or  Warr"  as 
well  ,is  Checks  u])oii  each  other.     But  tliis  relates  to  tlie  Custome  iiouse  OHic". 

To  the  S""*  The  booke  of  Patents  and  all  oilier  puhlicke  Jtecords  kept  in  the  Secretary's 
0(li(^e  niigiit  alwaies  I)ee  scene,  and  Copyes  had  of  the  sai  by  any  persons  Wi-soever  concerned. 
J3ut  1  doe  not  ap|)rehend  the  Secrary  or  Clarke  had  power  to  dispose  of  any  bookes  or  Records 
out  of  the  Cilice,  and  if  bee  or  any  other  had  been  wanting  in  their  duty  or  guilty  of  any  ill 
practice  as  is  suggested  they  ought  to  liave  been  fortliwitli  complained  of  and  Censured  :  But  if 
faulty  it  was  since  my  comeing  thence. 

To  the  8''     The  first  part  of  this  Article  consists  only  of  Uelleccons  upon  my  Predecesso" 

M''  Archer's  and  all  other  (piitt  rents  have  been  from  time  to  time  accompted  to  his  Roy" 
Highn'  as  p  sd  Acco" 

Noe  Patents  iiave  been  altired  or  changed  in  my  time  but  att  the  Ifeijuest  of  tiie  owners,  or 
by  verdict  &  .fudgm'  or  according  to  J.awe,  To  w-^""  any  j)ersons  who  thought  themselves 
injured  might  iiave  recourse,  and  the  Instances  of  Patisiiall  &  Cornwell  are  wholly  misrep'sented. 

SI'  Lcwin  refused  to  shew  mee  his  Instruccons  by  his  Comission  hee  is  to  act  by  all  good  «& 
reasonable  wayes  and  meanes  relating  to  the  Ifevenue  and  Trade,  JJut  his  constant  practice 
hath  been  linr  dilierent,  hee  first  declaring  that  1  was  never  to  returne,  and  himselfe  sent  (as 
with  a  Si  (juis)  to  lieare  grievances  and  Complaints  against  mee,  and  thereui)oii  invited  and 
incouraged  all  the  nialecontents  (with  whom  he  most  kept  company)  to  bring  in  their  InformacOus 
w'"'  he  clandestinely  tooke  ag'  mee  and  still  conceales  tliti  same. 

If  any  i)ersons  since  my  coming  away  Iiaiie  been  faulty  or  wanting  in  their  duty  they  ought 
to  have  been  coiii])laiiie(l  of  &  punished. 

To  the  1"'  The  I^evenues  of  New  Yorke  of  Houses,  Wharfage,  Dockage  &"  hath  been 
ordered  &  managed  by  the  .Nfagistrates  &  oflicers  of  y''  s*'  Citty  (as  their  owne)  and  Imployed 
to  the  great  benetitt  &  liiiproueni' thereof,  particularly  in  making  the  llarho"- or  Mold,  The 
voluntary  contributions  of  .Stockadoes  or  'J'imher  by  the  Xorth  or  West  Riding  <m  fiOng  Island, 
or  any  others  for  the  s*"  harbour  were  likewise  soe  rcced  and  lmi)ioyed,  and  an  Acco'  thereof 
kept  by  the  Magistrates  as  may  apjjeare  if  questioned  though  not  his  ifoy"  Highn"  Revenue, 
and  the  said  worke  [u-oved  of  very  great  advantage  to  the  whole  Countrey,  and  particularly  to 
his  Royall  Highn'  by  the  encoiiragem"  and  benefitt  ot  the  'L'rade,  and  my  furthering  the  s-* 
worke  my  duty,  and  [  thought  commendable. 

J  know  of  noe  rate  or  coiUribucnii  w'soever  belonging  to  His  Roy"  Highn*  in  any  part  of  the 
(ioveriim'  but  halli  been  accompted  (or,  and  the  Acco"  thereof  transmilled  to  his  Ifoy"  Higiin' 
fiuin  lime  to  time.  What  hee  nuaiies  by  Abstracts,  AtVul"  or  Accompts  in  this  &  severall 
other  Articles  mencoiied  1  doe  not  understand,  having  never  seen  any  such. 

To  the  •')"'.  The  prolitts  of  the  wey-house  have  constantly  increased  'till  my  comeing  thence 
as  p  my  generall  Acco'  transmitted  home  from  time  to  time. 

'i'o  the  ()"'  The  publique  {{evenues  of  Kxcise  in  the  severall  parts  where  they  are  have  been 
collected  or  ftiirnied  upon  mature  deliheracon  &  advice,  W''  have  improved  and  increased  every 
where,  and  iiave  been  nlwayes  appropriated  to  his  Roy"  Highn"  use,  &  haue  been  accompted  for 
accordingly,  as  by  my  severall  generall  Acco"  sent  home  from  time  to  time. 

A  lliinner  camiot  be  insolvent  unless  by  default  of  the  .Secrary  or  \  andumaster  who  is  the 
p'son  that  letts  to  tfarmc,  and  is  obliged  to  take  security  or  becomes  lyable  himselfe,  and  ought 
not  too  bei'  imputed  to  mee  acting  to  the  best  of  my  understanding. 


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■onstantly  endeavoured  to  procure  all  paym"  when  due  and  alwaies  kept  Acco"  of  the 
arreares  thereof  w'"  are  deliver'd  to  my  Leiv'  the  p^sent  ofRc  there,  and  1  do  not  conceive 
my  selfe  chargeal)le  w"-  any  more  then  what  I  have  recced. 

To  the  7'"  The  Itates,  fees  and  other  Revenues  of  Long  Island  hath  been  constantly  rec6d 
&  disposed  by  the  High  Sheriife  for  the  Countryes  use  (as  their  owne)  and  the  Court  Charges 
&'  alvi^aies  defraied  by  him  (who  is  the  proper  officer)  as  in  my  Predecesso"  time,  whose 
methods  I  am  commanded  to  follow,  and  I  conceive  is  lesse  chargeable  &  more  creditable,  then 
particular  allowances  to  the  Justices:  I  have  often  called  upon  the  High  Sheriffs  to  make  their 
Acco"  att  theseverall  Co"'  of  Assizes  w'"  hath  been  done  accordingly. 

Most  of  Staten  Island  is  lately  settled  as  is  acknowledged  by  AP  Lewin  in  his  3"'  Article, 
And  if  any  Quitt  rents  are  in  arreares  it  is  not  by  my  neglect,  having  been  demanded,  and  the 
inhabitants  tho'  still  poore  are  now  better  able  to  pay  then  form'ly  having  Improved  their 
Lands,  w'"  Island  being  well  inhabited  will  be  of  great  advantage  &  security  to  the  Countrey 
in  respect  of  its  situaccoii  att  the  entrance  or  mouth  of  the  Hiver  to  New  Yorke. 

To  the  S'"  If  Delaware  or  Long  Island  Hates  have  been  niisapplyed  or  needless  debts  made. 
Ihe  high  Mieriffe  or  Magistrates  ought  to.be  responsible  to  the  Inhabitants.  They  being  noe 
part  of  his  lioy"  Highu'  Revenue.  ^ 

Pole  Money  in  Long  Island  is  included  in  the  Countrey  Rates,  and  the  whole  Rates  (as  the 
Countrey  is)  lately  much  improved  but  still  applyed  as  in  the  foregoing  article. 

To  the  f)'"  All  persons  might  have  free  recourse  to  the  Recor.ls  of  New  Yorke,  &  Copyes 
thereof  on  all  occasions.  But  I  know  noe  Authority  the  Clerke  had  to  part  w-  any  Records 
ou  of  the  Oftice,  And  if  the  Clerke  did  not  doe  his  duty  M-  Lewin  ought  to  have  complained 
Of  lum,  But  tins  and  many  other  things  conteyne.l  in  M'  Lewin's  Report  relate  to  other  persons, 
and  what  was  done  there  since  my  comeiuge  thence. 

To  the  10-  The  Customes  were  to  be  ad  valorem  (except  Liq"  and  Bevers  particularlv 
Bpecifyed  by  l„s  Roy"  Ilighn.  estal.lishn.')  and  the  Merchants  (Joods  being  first  valued  (upon 
their  Lutryes)  by  the  Custome  house  Odic"  the  merch' paid  his  Customes  in  money,  bever  or 
goods  att  his  clioice,  and  if  any  diffi-reuce  did  arise  betwixt  the  Custome  house  OlKcers  and  the 
Merch  the  same  was  determinable  by  the  ordinary  Jurisdiccon  of  the  place  as  all  other  matterV  ' 

I  appointed  men  of  knowne  reputacon  and  abilityes  upon  Oath  to  be  Audito"  on  his  Hov" 
H.glm  behalfe  as  by  the  annexed  Copy  of  their  authority,  who  examined  and  signed  all  Ac.'o" 
of  a  I  Receipts  &  disbursem"  w'soever  w^-  were  from  time  to  time  transmitted  to  his  ]{oy" 
il.ghn  and  I  never  knew  of  any  such  ill  practice  as  suggested  and  alwaies  uiulerstoo.l  the  debts 
0  Capt.  Dyre  were  for  his  Ifoy"  Highu-  Cargo  and  Customes  trusted  out  by  him  tho'  without 
order,  and  therefore  charged  to  his  proper  Acco' 

Ho„s''Vm-  "fin  ^""  l"'"!''"'^'  '"'■  '"''  ""^"  "'^''""  ''''■'''')  "'I'l  ■■'  f'"">l><>-..llo'  to  the  Custome 
House  Ofhc     A     such  ofliccrs  vi.'  Collecto'  Comptroller  Snrveyo'  and  SearclH-r  act  by  distinct 

on  ead,  other,  whereof  the  Collecto^  Con.issionated  by  His  l{<,v»  Highu-  hims..lfe,  and  if  th.-v 
or  any  of  hem  suflered  any  thing  to  be  imported  or  exported  contrary  to  Lawe  his  Roy"  IP 
L  tabhshn,  or  their  respective  dutyes  they  are  ..hargeable  there-  but  I  never  knew  of  any 
such  practices.  And  if  (lilkin  the  Custome  house  Searcher  have  been  discovered  to  be  guiltv  of 
any  suci,  it  is  smce  my  coming  then.r,  and  bee  ought  to  have  been  complained  of,  secun.!  and 
punished  for  the  same;  I  have  oflen  minded  the  Custome  house  Otllcers  of  doing  their  duty, 
an.l  for  their  better  mcouragem-  given  them  my  share  of  all  seisures. 


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The  roome  over  the  Custome  house  was  ever  used  by  all  my  Predecesso"  as  a  Granary  or 
store  roouie  and  see  continued  since  the  sale  of  his  Roy"  Highn'  Cargoe,  and  the  Cellar  leil  to 
the  CoUecto''  as  formerly  for  his  Uoy"  Highn'  service. 

To  the  11"'  This  is  a  very  odd  Article  (built  only  on  hear  sayes  &  idle  discourses)  w'^ 
concemes  the  Custome  liouse  ()(H(;"who  I  doubt  not  are  able  to  give  it  an  Answ' 

To  the  12""  ^'ery  few  whales  have  been  droven  on  shoare  but  what  iiave  been  killed  & 
claymed  by  the  Whalers,  And  if  not  proved  theires  tiien  claimed  by  the  Indian  Natives  or 
Christians  clayming  the  shores  in  the  said  Indians  right,  and  tho'  I  have  not  been  wanting  in 
my  endeavours  I  never  could  recover  any  part  thereof  for  liis  ]{oy"  Highn" 

To  the  la"-  I  wonder  iVP  Levvin  should  report  That  noe  cerUiine  Acco'  was  kept  of  Shipps 
comeing  in,  and  out  att  New  Yorke  it  being  altogether  untrue.  But  this  Article  relates  to  the 
Custome  house  oHicers  who  1  doubt  not  can  give  it  a  good  answer. 

To  the  14""  Upon  M'  Lewin's  arrivall  att  New  Yorke  I  did  desire  his  examineing  and 
auditeing  of  all  my  Acco"  relateing  to  his  Roy"  Highn*  and  ottered  to  supply  him  w"-  full  power 
and  Authority  soe  to  doe  (but  refused  to  part  with  them  out  of  my  own  hands  till  transcribed) 
w'"  hee  excused  and  totally  refused,  whereupon  I  appointed  Audito"  authorized  as  aforesaid 
w"'  whom  himselfe  p'-sent  th(>ir  first  day  of  their  Auditt,  and  was  desired  to  bee  so  alwaies. 
And  when  the  Audite  was  i)ast  I  delivered  him  the  whole  bookes  of  Acco"  w"-  were  not 
delivered  hack  to  nice  'till  a  little  before  my  coineiug  awiiy,  when  lice  said  he  had  done  w"- 
them,  and  had  hee  desired  it  hee  might  have  had  ellectuall  Answ"  &  Acco"  in  every  particular 
in  a  shorter  time  then  1  was  necessitated  to  stay  ader  his  arrivall  being  10  weekes. 

The  Dutch  having  built  and  fitted  an  Armory  over  the  kitchen  as  the  most  proper  room  iu 
the  ffbrt,  it  proved  extraordinary  leaky  and  too  rotten  to  bee  repaired  as  was  found  by  survey, 
whereupon  I  was  forced  to  remove  the  amies  to  the  garrett  over  the  sould"  (Quarters,  and  to 
avoid  charge  pulled  down  both  armory  and  kitchen,  making  up  a  shedd  to  serve  (or  kitchen  & 
Hall.  Hut  afterwards  liuding  the  Amies  could  not  be  well  kept  in  the  Garrett  by  reason  of 
smoake  from  the  souldieis  roomes  and  moysture  from  the  Tyles  both  being  unceiled,  I  did 
resolve  upon  rebuilding  the  Armory,  Of  which  the  walls  of  the  Church,  of  the  great  house,  of 
stair  case  and  (<f  the  flbrt  made  the  greatest  part  of  the  stone  work,  w''  hath  brought  the 
kitchen  agaiiie  to  what  it  was,  And  the  Armory  (being  the  only  that  is  in  those  parts)  is  a 
worke  absolutely  necessary  in  the  ilbrt,  where  I  lett  above  six  hundred  good  amies  fixt  and  in 
good  order,  and  place  for  more. 

The  taking  the  Tyles  off  the  great  house  and  shingleing  it,  was  in  imitacon  of  what  was  done 
to  the  Church  by  the  Inhabitants  in  my  Predecesso"  time  to  prevent  Leakage  by  reason  the 
Tyles  were  usually  broken  when  tiie  fiuiins  were  tired  ;     The  Tyles  paying  for  the  shingleing. 

The  house  was  soe  leaky  tho'  lately  built  and  never  linished  by  Gov' Lovelace  that  the  staires 
and  some  roomes  were  (juite  rotten,  and  soe  of  necesity  to  be  repaired. 

8ome  of  the  platt  formes  being  in  decay  were  new  made  during  my  former  voyage  to  England, 
but  were  ordered  and  part  of  the  materialls  for  the  same,  and  for  some  new  Carriages  for  the 
gunns  were  brought  upon  the  place  before  my  comeing  away.  But  Lieut.  Brockholes  in  my 
absence  not  observing  my  direccons  lelt  w"-  him  makeing  shipp  instead  of  Laud  Carriages  for 
the  gunns,  &  buying  stockadoes  to  sett  round  the  fVort,  w""  other  Expences  contrary  and  without 
order  as  afores""  occasioned  an  extraordinary  charge,  w^^  ought  to  be  laid  att  his  dore  and  not 
at  mine. 


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The  ffive  houses'  or  Old  hospital!  in  the  towne,  in  w"-  ofif"  also  used  to  be  lodged  for  want 
roome  in  the  fort  being  yearly  chargeable  &  of  little  use,  and  upon  a  t^urvey  found  too  old  & 
rotten  to  be  repaired  I  caused  it  and  the  ground  to  l)e  appraised  &  then  ptdled  downe,  and  brought 
the  materialls  into  the  ffort  for  the  rebuilding  of  a  like  old  house  designed  to  be  built  by  all  my 
predecesso"  w'"  is  rebuilt  accordingly  and  therein  made  very  convenient  Lodgings  for  the  Officers 
&  Secretary  &'  which     ,  .-i  before  very  nnich  wanted. 

The  ground  of  the  hospitall  and  a  little  part  of  the  streete  by  consent  of  the  Towne  was 
appraised  at  200"  &  sold  in  ,4  lotts.  As  to  what  is  objected  concerning  Coll  Morris  having 
ortered  300"  I  remember  nothing  of  it  but  acted  herein  for  his  Hoy"  Highn'  best  advantage. 

The  Tyles  sold  are  accompted  for,  but  doe  not  remember  any  sold  to  Leiv'  Brockholes  att 
my  comeing  thence,  but  hee  complained  of  having  a  hard  bargaine  in  one  of  the  s"  4  lotts  or 
Ground  plotts  tho'  hee  had  his  clmice. 

The  streete  was  the  towni.-i  and  sold  by  them  to  their  own  use. 

I  have  ever  since  my  being  att  New  Yorke  endeavoured  the  best  husbandry  and  never  made 
any  unnecessary  charge,  And  my  paym"  to  all  sorts  of  workmen  (being  the  best  in  the  Countrey) 
were  not  in  Rum  as  objected,  but  the  best  sort  of  pay  there  whereby  I  often  had  workcmen  att 
under  Rates,  viz'  at  2'  when  others  paid  (>  pence  per  day  more. 

As  to  what  is  meant  by  Incident  charges  Indians  .^-^  being  crowded  in  bv  wholesale  for 
ballance  info  my  Accompts  I  doe  not  well  understc.nd.  All  my  Receipts  &  Disbursem"  even 
as  to  the  smallest  Sum.'  having  been  exactly  aiulit.'d  &  si-ned  as  afores"  before  transmitted 
liither. 

Tlie  (.'ounlrey  and  revenue  are  soe  improved  since  my  being  there  that  it  hatii  for  these  late 
yeares  countervaile.l  &  paid  the  whol"  charge  ordinary  and  extraordinarv  as  New  Huildimr.s, 
wey  house  &^  and  put  the  tlb.-tiricMcons  «t  all  relateing  thereunto  into  a  butter  condicn  then  e\vr 
heretofore  paid  <l,.l)ts  &  att  my  late  comeing  away  left  an  overplus  as  by  my  last  g.-neral  Acco' 
of  Receipts  &  Disbursm-  brought  by  mee  and  in  the  Audito"  hands  since  the  beirinninir  of 
March  last.  " 

Thnt  part  of  the  Article  w-"  hee  says  referrs  to  my  Acco"  ending  in  Jau--^  IC.TS  an,'  is 
answ.-red  by  itselle,  I  doe  not  und.'rstand  what  is  meant  by  it,  nor  have  I  scene  any  of  the  soe 
often  niencnncd  Acco"  Abstracts  or  .Mhd"  Hut  still  prav  the  effecls  &  b.^nelilt  of  his  Roy" 
Highn'  orders  of  the  4">  of  April!  that  neither  my  selli-  nor  any  ol  the  magistrates  or  Oil,,"  of 
New  ^orke  may  longMie  under  tlie  preshures  of  imknowne  preteiuled  Crimes  or  Impiitacons. 
And  tlie  rather  (inding  my  actings  there  as  to  {{.-paires,  lfel)uildings  &,'  in  &•  ahout  the  fort 
reflected  upon  tilings  generally  left  to  the  discie.  on  of  an  ordinary  steward. 

To  tlie  lo"-  Tills  is  an  imputacn  as  strange  as  untrue  &  formed  upon  hear  sayes  of 
Connivances,  practices,  threats,  usages,  deceipis,  i.hus.-s,  hr.'ach  of  Acts  of  .Navigacun,  want  of 

Justice,  and  generall  rclie.rnns  upon  n ojil  the  whole  (iovernm'  imd'  his  Rov"  Highn'  llmm 

Wlience  Appeales  lye  liilhcr,  but   none  such  brought  or  otiier  complaint  made  that  ever  I  hear.l 
of,  'fill  my  last  i.rrivall  iu  re. 

M'  ffredricke  phillips  and  Capt.  Cortlan.l  are  very  emin.-nt  men  there,  &-,  were  heretoli.re 
magistrates  of  the  Citty  j  &  were  since  taken  into  the  Councill,  of  w'"  they  still  are,  and  well 

C.  ,t nin    .1 1  ,„      """,:'"•■>"•■'  """  '•""  '"•"  «'*•"  ""  ^••""•v  '  '»"  "»  "ri.l,..  «tro.„.,)  .,„  2„,|  l,.,,..,„„..r,  1«H.>,  f"r 

or  n.e  ,c>.iul  l■,t^  i. ,»  U,..  S«ruUo'«  OtUvt,  land  J':ptr,,  I.  17K.  -  Ku. 


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deserve  to  bee,  but  neitlier  of  them  or  any  others  w'soever  was  ever  particularly  countenanced 
more  then  they  justly  deserved,  equall  justice  and  countenance  being  given  to  all  the  inhabitants, 
merchants,  sojourners,  Traders  or  Strangers,  without  respect  of  persons,  nation  or  quality 
w'soever. 

At  my  first  comeing  to  New  Yorkc  I  fomid  the  place  poore,  unsettled  &  without  Trade, 
except  a  few  small  coasters,  hardly  any  went  or  came  from  beyond  Seas,  and  scveniU  parts  of 
the  (iovernm'  never  before  well  subjected  mider  his  ffoy"  H'  since  \V''  by  his  Roy"  Highn- 
favour  greatly  increased  in  people,  trade,  buildings,  &  otlier  [mprovem"'  New  Townes  & 
Settlem"  lately  built,  and  the  Colony  improved  in  all  other  advantages  beyond  any  of  our 
Neighbours.  A  mold  or  harbour  made  to  the  Citty  of  geiu'rall  advantage  as  afores"  A  market 
house  (the  only  one  in  all  those  parts)  &  now  constantly  well  supplyed,  and  the  Navigacon 
increased  att  least  teim  tymes  to  what  it  was,  and  plenty  of  money  (hardly  seen  there  before) 
and  of  all  sorts  of  goods  aft  reasonable  rates  (or  our  owne  and  Neighbo"  sui)plyes,  and  noe 
disaster  hapi)ened  in  any  part  of  tiie  Governm'  during  my  command  there,  tho'  constantly 
serviceable  to  onr  English  Neighbo"  both  East  &  West  who  suflered  much  by  the  Indian  Warr, 
in  the  composeing  whereof  I  was  a  pri'  ipall  instrum'  and  also  freed  neare  one  hundred  of 
their  Captives.  &'' 

I  doe  imt  know  that  any  have  been  discouraged  from  going  to  Trade  or  settle  att  New  Yorke, 
but  many  hundreds  ([  may  say  thousands)  have  actually  come  traded  and  settled,  and  very 
few  (if  any)  liave  quitted  the  place  during  my  being  there. 

Alter  M-- Lewin's  arrivall  I  did  often  desire  him  to  advise  mee  if  any  thing  for  his  Roy" 
lliglin'  or  Countreys  service  was  wanting  and  in  my  power  before  I  came  away.  And  also 
suummned  all  tlie  Justices  or  .Magistrates  of  the  Countrey  to  New  Yorke  (w'"  could  be  had  in 
soe  short  a  time  and  att  that  season  of  the  yeare)  who  nil  certified  the  good  state  of  their 
severall  parts  or  Countreyes,  And  with  my  Comicill  {M'  Lewin  l)eing  then  present)  advised  the 
continuing  all  as  then  settled  which  was  soe  ordered  and  lett  by  mee  at  my  comeing  away. 

1-istly,  I  answer  to  tiie  whole  rejiort,  I  doe  find  all  the  Iniputacons  upon  my  selfe  to  be 
totally  untrue,  and  deny  every  part  thereof.  Humbly  submitting  to  consideracun  whether  the 
matter  thereof  be  not  a  consecpience  of  former  practices  (uul'  pretence  of  his  Roy"  Highn' 
service  against  the  Authority  there  to  overthrow  his  Royall  Highn-  Revenue  and  Authority,  in 
the  .s"  parts.  Which  was  eHecled  during  M'  Lewin's  being  upon  the  place  and  after  my  being 
counnanded  thence  iV  returne  houu',  as  may  appeare  upon  due  examiuacon.  But  if  any  thing 
m  .M'  hewin's  Report  w"-  is  e.\|)ected  to  be  answered  to  by  mee,  and  is  not  iiere  particularly 
answered,  I  desire  it  may  be  recharged,  And  I  will  give  it  an  Answer,  haveing  evaded  nothing 
wilfully.  And  as  to  my  Ace."  they  are  ail  l.efi.r.'  His  Roy"  Highness  transmitted  from  linu'  to 
lime,  examined,  nudilled  and  signed  by  sworiie  Audilo"  of  tiie  best  reputaci.n  upon  the  place, 
As  by  the  10  &  14"'  answers.  Hut  if  any  ohjeccnns  or  Doubts  remaine,  I  am  still  ready  to 
subject  them  to  the  greatest  scrutiny  his  Roy"  Higim- shall  thinke  fill  not  doubting  iiis  Roy" 
Highn"  Justice  and  my  owne  vindicacon. 

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liqmt  to  till'  Q»nmimio)ut'f<  of  the  Diikv  of  YorJJ'.i  Revenue. 

(N'e»-Y.irk  l'ii|vr.s  I.  i;8.  ] 

To  the  II'  Hon""  'I'lic  I.ords  &  otliors  Com"  o!'  liia  Hoy '  lliglmoHS  Itcvniiic. 

l\\  pursuance  to  the  diiwtions  of  this  noanl  wt'c  \vmw  W'u'all  limeH  met  & 
lieaid  yV  Lewin,  S'  Kdmond  Antlro.sw  &  Cai)t.  Dyre  upon  j""  subject  matter 
of  M'  Lewin's  particuler  Ausw''  to  liis  InNtruclions  from  liis  Hoyall  HiglnieHS 
to  inquire  into  llie  mana>rem'  of  allaircs  in  New  York,  and  wee  lind  y" 
parlicnlers  «■■''  relate  to  S'  Kdin  :  Andross  &  w"'-  M'  Lewin  did  produce 
sev"  psoMs  to  prone  &  make  out  are  as  lollowetli. 

(Vust.  That  S'  Kdm  :  Andross  did  of  his  own  aiitliorily  (ax  y"'  Inhabit"  of  New  York  to  tiie 
building  of  (lie  Mold,  &•  the  Inhabit"  of  Lomr  Island  to  lind  Stockaihx's  iV  i)roduced  .M"-  Uobinson, 
M'  Mcholls,  M'  Clarke  \-  M''  Charletmi  who  did  proue  that  there  was  a  Tax  imposed  for  that 
.-U'r\  ice,  but  wlietlier  the  same  was  imposed  by  S'  Kdmond  or  by  him  &  Councill  or  by  consent 
of  the  Mayor,  Aldernu'H  iV  they  do  not  know  but  all  the  said  p'sons  say  It  was  a  good  &' 
necessary  work  and  y  Mayor  \-  Aldermen  reced  y'  mony  &  managed  the  work,  and  Long 
Island  contributed  Stockadoes  upon  trust  for  w'''  they  have  been  in  a  great  measure  payd  out  of 
tile  said  Tax.  S'  Kdmond  answ"  that  this  was  done  by  the  gen'  consent  of  all  the  inhabitants  & 
never  complained  of  tiiat  he  heard  of. 

-""'  That  S'  Kdmond  did  force  some  pson  who  bad  |)atenls  for  planting  \-  Lands  granted 
accordingly  to  resign  their  grants  &•  Cnpt.  Niclmls  did  proue  that  one  I'arlishall  who  had  such 
grant  hail  his  shiji  stopped  in  IdTT  nntill  he  \-  one  Thatcher  had  resigned  that  grant. 

To  this  S'  Kdm:  Andross  answ"  &  so  ("apt.  Nichols  agreed  that  the  reason  was  because 
I'alishall  did  not  improne  within  y  time  directed  iV  condicoii  of  their  grant  &  so  ought  to  be 
made  voyd,  and  it  was  since  graiite<i  to  others  who  haue  plante<l  and  improned  the  same,  &•  it 
was  for  the  advantage  of  his  Itoyall  Highness  &  no  protit  to  S'  Kdmond. 

.'i'"'  That  the  (iovemor  did  so  influence  &  overconie  the  Councill  that  mine  of  them  durst 
contradict  him. 

This  was  not  otherwise  made  (uit  then  thai  y'  Mayor  &  M'  Pevall  told  one  of  the  witnesHcs 
BO  nor  that  any  ill  Consecpience  attended  it. 

4""''  That  the  (ioverno'gaiie  <iirections  to  oim  iValkin  who  is  head  Searcher  not  to  be  too 
strict  what  goods  came  to  (Irederi.'k  I'hillips  but  to  be  very  strict  in  searching  what  goods  came 
to  I'iul.oin  vV  Uobinson  iSr  to  giue  them  all  y''  obstructions  he  could  in  y  entryes.  All  the 
proof  to  m.ike  out  this  was  M'  Kobin.son  iV  one  Kdw  :  Antill  who  said  tliat  Hilkin  told  them 
that  the  (iovernor  bad  ginen  such  order. 

S'  Kdm  :  Andross  dcnyed  that  he  gaue  any  >:uch  order  \  further  said  that  llilkiu  is  an  Ollicer 
sworn  to  do  Justly  in  hix  (Mlice  &  so  not  liki'ly  to  be  so  imposed  upon  : 

/■."•I'  That  y  Coveru'  obstructed  y  traih-,  encouraged  the  Dutch  iV  connived  at  bringing  in 
rontrabam!  (ioods.  Ami  told  the  Inhabit"  that  if  they  knew  w"  Lres  he  reced  Irom  the  Muke 
they  would  Ihul  flreir  privileges  hung  but  on  a  slemler  thread. 

To  make  out  the  obstruction  of  Trad.-  M'^  Clark  proues  that  in  I(i75  y  (iov'look  Hread  from 
on  board  a  ship  W"  he  had  sold  to  a  Merch'  &•  forced  the  baker  of  whom  the  same  was  bought 
to  tiikf  it  back  again,  w'"  was  answered  &  made  out  that  the  .Merdi'  complained  that  the  Hread 


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Wiis  not  Mcrcliiintiiblc  &  tlicri'iipoii  it  was  examined  &  found  defective,  nnd  y"  Govern--  & 
Councill  obliged  the  Hiiker  t..  lake  his  Bread  again  &  make  pood  to  the  Merch"  good  and  sweat 
hn.ad,  and  it  coiicernes  the  trade  of  the  place  not  to  suHer  defectiue  Bread  to  sliipped  off 
because  JJread  la  a  great  part  of  y'''  trade  aitroad. 

As  to  the  later  part  of  the  Article  M'  Anfill  says  that  in  June  1078  Capt  Cartret  was  tryed 
for  a  itoyot  &  one  Jackson  a  Juryman  occasionally  speaking  to  tlie  fJovern'  said  that  he  hoped 
they  had  tlic  same  I'rivileges  as  the  other  I'lantations,  The  Gover'  answered  that  their 
Privileges  himg  on  a  slender  thread  &  that  he  was  chidden  for  giving  them  such  liberties. 

.S'  Kdm:  Ancb-oss  utterly  denies  he  ever  sjjoke  any  such  words  &  Cap'  Nicholls  declared  ho 
was  present  all  the  lime  at  tliat  Court  and  was  >Sec7  &  did  not  hear  any  words  to  thai  purpose. 
Cap'  Dyre  sales  he  also  was  pres.Mit  at  the  same  Court  all  y'  wliile  &  lieard  not  any  word  from 
tlie  (iovern'  to  any  such  purpose,  It  was  further  proved  I)y  M' Robinson  that  he  entred  goods  to 
the  value  of  lUU'  in  lil/s.  |br  Albany  and  payd  the  Cuslou.  &  that  be  could  not  l)e  permitted  to 
sell  them  eill»-r  by  whole  sale  or  retayk",  &  tinit  Levistoii  y'  Town  Clark  of  Albany  said  that 
the  Goveru'  had  given  such  order  and  y'  lie  afterwards  demanded  of  the  Governo'  if  he  brought 
tiu"  goods  back  wliether  he  should  receive  back  his  Cu.slonu's  w-^"  tiie  (Jovenu/  did  refuse  to 
agree  unto. 

Hut  as  to  Ibis  Cap'  llyre  affirmes  tlu-re  are  standing  rules  or  orders  that  no  Stranger  shall 
n-layle  any  goods  in  Albany,  and  Cap'  Nicholls  saves  that  be  drew  the  order  in  Aug"  IC.TS  th.' 
same  day  the  Govern'  landed  from  Knglaud,  &  that  the  order  was  in  usiiall  form  but  be  heard 
I  bey  at  Albany  liid  not  execute  the  order  as  they  ought  to  do. 

(i"-')  'I'hat  s.-v»  nines  W''  were  imposed  u|ion  sev"  persons  &  ought  to  come  to  his  IJoy" 
Highness  were  directed  to  be  employed  towards  building  of  a  Chmcb  \-  that  S'  Kdm  :  Andross 
bad  1300'' in  his  bauds,  .«k  Mr  Antill  said  be  lieard  the  Governo' owned  that  h.'  had  about  l'OO'' 
thereof.  To  this  the  Governor  answers  that  he  made  no  such  order  but  it  was  the  order  of  tiie 
Afayor  and  Alderuu'ii  &•  they  had  y'  beuelilt  of  those  tliucs.  That  he  never  reed  a  peuny  of 
that  m.my  but  the  'l"own  appointed  a  Trear  to  ivviu.-  y"  same,  ami  the  Sheriff  wlio  levied  some 
part  haue  paid  the  same  to  the  'I'rear  of  the  Town. 

Cap'  Dyer  said  that  part  is  uncollected  hut  whatever  has  been  I.eavied  was  dmu-  by  y'  sheriff 
iV  pay.!  to  the  Trear  ol  th.'  'I'owii  iV  no  part  to  the  Governo'  and  that  he  had  ye  Triars  aec' 
here  and  the  Governo'  out  of  his  own  mony  gaue  'io'  towards  that  work. 

7"'".  That  y  Counuissaries  who  cauu-  w"'  a  pelicuii  from  Albaiiv  \-  Ksopus  for  to  continue 
sev"  bolting  mills  were  lined,  This  matter  of  the  Moiling  Mills  is"  under  y' inspection  of  the 
(ioverum.ul  &•  but  a  cerlaine  number  allowed.  'I'he  Tel"  ag.iinst  the  established  i.aw  have 
erected  moiv  w'Nml  leaue  w'"'  beiug  a  CoulempI  &■  the  pers.uis  who  came  down  guilty  ol  it 
they  wer-  'ined  by  y'  court  for  their  misdemeauoins  but  the  lliiu-  was  never  levyed. 

"^''■'■'.  That  the  (ioveiii'commitled  Tewdorliu-  demanding  a  Jury  to  try  his  cause.  This 
S'  Kdiii  :  Andross  denies  &■  there  is  im  proof  to  make  the  charge  good;  soe  that  as  the  matter 
appear.s  iip.wi   these  parlicidais   Wee    do   not    think    il    is    made  out    that    the    Govern'    bath 

misbehaued  liiuis.lt  .u'  broken  y'  trust  reposed  in  him  by  bis  Woy"  ilitfbnesS  in  y' .uiminislrai 

of  bis  Go\,.rum'  nor  doth  il  appear  thai  he  lialh  any  w.iy  deframled  or  mismamiged  his  Jfeveiuu- 
(as  the  .Merch"  thai  lirst  jjave  iiiinnacou  lo  his  Koyal!  liighness  did  aflirme.) 


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s '-: 


And  as  to  the  objection  ag"  Capt.  Dyre  who  is 

of  the  Customes  at  New  York  they  are  as  followeth 


Royall  High.iess  his  Collector 


It  was  objected  by  M'  Lewin  that  there  was  an  Error  of  2S»  to  the  dukes  prejudice  by  taking 
some  Leafe  or  Leaues  out  of  his  Joumall.  But  upon  examinacon  of  y'  Book  &  IVr  Rodesby 
who  writ  y  said  ace*  in  the  said  book  It  did  appear  y«  Book  was  riglit  &  the  same  summ  was 
charged  in  sen"  particulars  tho'  not  in  a  grost  sum, 

2"""^  It  was  objected  y'  Cap*  Dyre  made  one  Walker  pay  Custome  for  goods  w'"  came  from 
England  &  went  for  New  Jersey  which  he  ought  not  to  do. 

To  this  Cap'  Dyre  answers  that  he  did  &  ought  to  do  so  &  that  not  only  to  Walker  but  all 
other  ships  whicii  came  for  New  Jersey,  New  York  being  y"  only  port  &  doth  account  for  the 
same  to  his  Key"  Highness. 

3.  That  Cap'  Dyre  takes  y*  custome  for  Beavers  in  specie  but  refuse  to  take  them  by  tale 
but  expects  them  by  weight  which  is  a  prejudice  to  y'  Merch"  &  when  he  takes  money  for 
Custome  he  will  liaue  none  but  weighty  money. 

Cap«  Dyre  acknowledges  he  does  soe  &  the  same  are  so  carryed  to  his  Highness'  account  & 
if  he  should  not  take  that  care  his  Highness  would  be  greatly  injured  both  in  the  goods  and 
money. 

i'J-  It  was  objected  that  Cap«  Dyre  took  7  J  per  cent  for  Custome  whereas  he  ouglit  to  take 
but  5'  per  Cent  (viz)  2  per  cent  inwards  and  3  per  cent  up  the  river  &  he  takes  3  per  Cent  inwards 
and  4i  up  the  Uiuer. 

To  this  it  was  answered  that  the  .Mercli'  would  enter  goods  i.s  of  tlie  value  of  ]00'  w'^  rcallv 
were  worth  150"  so  he  took  the  Customes  at  tiie  real  value,  &  at  no  more  tiian  o»  per  Cent  (or 
the  real  value,  that  is  !>  per  cent,  inwards  &  3  per  Cent  up  the  Riuer.  So  y'  we  do  not  lind 
Cap'  Dyre  has  done  anytiiing  amiss  in  the  particulars  above  menconed,  And  we  hauc  reason 
to  believe  that  both  S'  Edi.iond  and  Cup'  Dyre  have  beiiaved  theniselues  very  well  in  tlieir 
sev"  stations  in  regard  M'  Lewin  lias  really  been  very  industrious  in  gaining  the  best  Informacon 
could  be  had  (v  what  was  objected  or  pretended  by  any  of  the  Inhabitants  ag"  y  Governor  & 
Cap'  Dyre  as  well  in  relation  to  y'  Goverum'  as  Revenue  of  his  Roy"  Highness.  All  w"-  we 
submitt  to  yo'  further  consideracon. 

J.  Churchill. 


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Sir  John   Werden  to  Lieutenant  Brockholes. 


[  New-York  Entries,  CLI.  83.  ] 


S*  James's  11  Feby.  (SJ) 


Sir. 

His  Roy"  H*  Com"  have  by  his  ord"  had  divers  meetings  of  late  toucliing  the  state  of  affaires 
at  New  Yorii,  and  are  as  fast  as  they  can  prepareing  all  things  for  y"'  next  opportunity ;  but  by 
reason  of  his  R"  H'  being  in  Scotland  and  y«  suddenesse  of  y«  ships  departure,  I  am  directed  to 
write  this  letter  to  you  at  p'sent,  to  desire  you  to  take  y«  best  care  you  can  (in  y'  interim)  to 
keep  all  things  within  y'  governem'  of  New  York  and  its  dependencyes  in  quiet  and  gocu  jrd' 
especially  y'  the  soldiers  may  behave  y"selves  discreetly,  that  y«  civil  ftfagistrates  may  have 
their  legall  authority  pserved  and  y'  all  sorts  of  people  may  enjoy  their  rights  and  propertyes. 
And  though  I  cannot  yet  possitively  assure  you  y'  it  will  be  soe,  yet  I  may  hint  to  you  y'  we 
believe  his  H,"  H"  will  condescend  to  y'  desires  of  y'  Colony  in  granting  y"'  equall  priviledges, 
in  chooseing  an  Assembly  &'•  as  y"  other  English  plantations  in  America  have.  But  if  y»  be  it 
will  be  upon  a  su[)position  y»  the  Inhabitants  will  agree  to  rayse  money,  to  discharge  y^  publique 
debts,  and  to  settle  such  a  fond  for  y'  future,  as  may  be  suflicient  for  the  maintenance  of  y^ 
guarrison  and  governem'  Wherefore  you  are  privately  to  sound  y"  inclinacaiis  of  the  principall 
inhabitants  there,  upon  y  great  point,  and  if  you  find  y""  willing  to  give  any  assurance  of  their 
readyness  therein  you  must  y"  endeavour  to  get  some  overtuns  c>f  y  methods  of  rayseing  such 
money  and  fond  for  y"  future,  and  a  certilicacun  Of  such  their  consent  und"-  y'  hands  of  the  most 
eminent  persons  for  abilityes  &  estates  in  those  parts  ;  and  whatsoever  you  doe  herein  or  in  any 
other  particular  y'  relates  to  His  H"  H'  service,  you  are  constantly  by  every  opportunity,  to  send 
an  ace'  of  it  to  me,  for  y  deerer  and  fuller  inlbrmacun  of  his  R"  H"  and  his  Com".  And  y'  is 
all  nt  p'sent  from  &■= 

For  L'  Brockholes,  Comander 
in  Cheife  at  N  Yorke. 


Dvlce  of   York  to  /Jen tenant   Hnx^kholeH. 

[NewVurk  EiiirtM,  CH.  3».J 

^      .  Xewmarkett  2s  March  (S2) 

L.ieutenant  Brocklioles. 

Sim-e  my  arrivall  here   I  iiave  hud  an  ace'  of  y'  result  of  divers  meetings  of  my  Com" 

touehiug  y  state  of  attiiyres  nt  New  Yorke,  but  untill  I  come  to  London  (w'"  1  doubt  will  not 

be  till  this  ship  is  sa"  d),     I  cannot  perfect  those  r.-solucons  w'"  J  siiail  take  thereupon;  only 

for  y'  p'-sent.  in  eonlirmacnu  of  w'  my  Sec"'''  liilely  wrote  to  you   I  ;,,nd  y' to  teil   vni  that  I 

intend  to  establish  such  a  forme  of  governem'  at  New  Yorke  as  slinll  have  all  v'  advantages  & 

priviledges  to  y'  inhabitants  &  trailers  there,  w"^*-  His  Ma"  other  pinntacon.s  in  America  doe 

enjoy,  ;iartioularly  in  y  chooseing  of  an  Assembly,  and  in  all  other  things  as  nere  as  may  be 


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agreab  e  to  y'  laws  of  England.     But  y- 1  shall  e.xpect  y'  the  Countrey  of  New  Yorke  and  Us 

«Zf 'rfn  T'''  "™'  certainefonds  ior  y^  necessary  support  of  y^  governen.  and 

garrison  and  for  d.schargen.g  y^  arreares  w-  are  or  shalbe  incurred  since  y^  „bstrucc6ns  V 
have  lately  beene  to  the  collection  of  y^  publi.ue  revenue  there.  Wherefore  you  are  o  Zall 
ddhgence  to  ,„duce  y"  people  there  of  best  note  and  estates,  to  dispose  y'"  selves  and  th  ^ 
fen.ds  to  a  cheerfull  con,plyance  in  this  point,  and  you  may  assure  y-  y.  w-  soever  sh  die 
thus  raysed    s  albe   applyed   to  those   publique   uses.     For  I  seeke  r  com.non   goo       nd 

y  matter.     By  the  next  shippmg  I  intend  you  shall  heare  further  from  mee.     I  am  &' 
To  L'  Brockholes  &"= 


Petition  of  21):    William  Dyey. 

[-Vi>»-Vork  I'lipere,  I.  836.] 

To  the  KiN.rs  MOST  KxcELLEXT  y,  V  ■  and  the  Right  Hon""  the  Lords  of  His  Ma" 
Privy  Councill 


most  Hoiio'''"" 


The  humble  Petition  of  William  Dyre  Gent.  Collector  of  His  Koyall  Highne.se 
Customes,  one  of  (lu-  (Joveino"  Councill  and  Mayo'  of  yo'  Ma"  Citty  of 
New  ^  orke  in  America.  &c'  •' 

That  Your  Ma"'*  iVf  being  .•omissionated  hv  His  Uovall  ITi,rhn..ss   T....u.m  n.a       <•  x-    . 
and  Albany  the  .-  of  July  1074  .o  be  his  Highnes'  Colh "  Ji  I^J  l^i 'i  ^a      t  D  .^ti 
pro      s  arising  by    is  Ci.tomes  at  New  Vorke  and  Dependencies  according  ,         ^  ^L 
h.stalli.shm..„ts  made  as  by  the  said  romission  may  and  ,l.,th  appeare.     In  which  S,       „ 
Lmp  ,ym.  y..  Ma...  Pet'  continued  .p.iCy  to  [.ioj  his  Duty  till  the' .^  ot'  Ma:  tl.   .;.:.: 
Mc.chants   Ia.„ns  mutinous  and  disturbant  to  the  Peace  of  the  (iovernnu.nt  reliisci,,.  to 

Sn  1.   \    ndc    an  idle  seditious  person,  prompt  and  abetted  by  the  aforesaid  .iiiction,    n'ju.tlv 

laiiiai  .     ,,    lust.he  the    same.     Whereupon    yo'    P.r  s.>on   alter   was    violently  sei'.e.i    and 

ol  His  Rojall  Highnesses  i^.^e,Hies-,he  great  dis.p.iHt  of  the  (lovernm' and  vo"  I'et- utter 
.mdomg  m  name  .V  Kstate.  being  forceably  snatch'd  from  his  Hono-  and  pio(itabl"e  Impioyments 
.V  llamily,  arra,gn..d   &-   tryed  for  his  lile.  , sent   hither  a   Prisoner  to  be  furtlicr  proceed    1 

X  .  afon  that  Ins  Accuser  (who.  since  his  arriyall  here,  for  many  villainous  ..  „ons  is  fled) 
Hh  I  appeare  and  prosecute  his  charge.  an.I  that  yo'  ,V,'  might  h..ue  ben  tryed  and.  if 
M-.ltV.  punished,  or  o,berw,«e  acquitted  ;rom    the    s..andall  of  s«e    hateful:   and  .h.teslable  a 


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Crime,  of  wliich  yo'  Ma"  Pef  was  never  tardy,  but  in  all  loyalty  and  fidelity  hath  served  yo' 
Ma'>  and  liis  Royall  Highness  beyond  sea  in  sundry  capacities  ibr  many  years  and  is  still  ready 
to  doe  the  same  with  his  life  and  llbrtune. 

Wlierefor  yo"'  Ma"  J'ef  in  all  humble  manner  prayes  That  Yo'  Ua'^  will  be  graciously 
pleased  to  take  Yo'  Pet"  severe  case  and  ill  usage*  into  yo'  Princely  consideracon,  and  of  yo' 
great  Justice  and  Clemency  acquitt  l.im  from  the  vile  and  destructive  imputation  he  hath  so 
long  and  Innocently  suffered  under  by  those  his  Malitious,  Slanderous,  and  injurious  Accusers 
confederating  ag'  the  life  of  yo"'  Pet'  and  proceeding  in  a  mutinous  illegall  manner,  And  that 
yo'  Pet"  Bond  may  be  delivered  up,  and  he  discharged  and  sett  att  liberty  to  seeke  Reparacon 
by  due  course  of  I.aw  ng'  them  that  haue  wronged,  abused  and  ruined  yo'  Pet'  or  otlierwise  as 
yo'  Ma"'  ill  yo'  iutiiiite  wisedome  shall  think  fitt.  And  vo'  Pet'  (as  in  duty  bound)  shall  ever 
J'rav.  &•• 


Ot(kr  reffi'i-liig  the  preceding  Petition  to  the  Tx)i'ds  of  Trade. 

{  Vow-York  ropeni,  I,  28.V  ] 

At  the  Court  at  Whitehall  the  :.'!>"'  of  June  1683. 

By  the  Kixns  Mofs  r  Excellent  Ma''  and  y'  Lords  of  his  Ma''"  most  Hono"''' 
Privy  Councill. 

I'pon  reading  this  day  at  the  Board  the  humble  I'etition  of  William  Dyre  Cent,  Collector  of 

J  lis  Ifoyall  Ilighiu's'  Customes  one  of  the  (iovernor's  Councill  and  Mayor  of  His  Ma""  Citty  of 

New  Yorke  in  America.     Coniplayning  of  the  hard  and  severe  usage  he  hath  met  with  from  the 

soverall    Factors   in  that  J'lace,  who  refusing  to   pay  their  usuall    Customes   to   his  said  If" 

Highness,  Did  upon  tiu'  JVt"  requiring  and  asserting  the  same  tax  him  of  Higli  Treason  for 

receiuing  the  said  Customes  without  an  Act  of  Parliament  to  justify  it,  and  afterwards  caused 

him  to   be  committed  close  iVisn'  without  Bayle,  tryed  and  arraigned  for  his  life,  and  sent 

hithiM-  to  be  further  proceeded  against,     All  which  tending  to  his  utter  mine,  and  his  accuser 

^who  since  his  arrivall  here  for  many  villainous  Actions  is  (led)  not  ai)peareing  to  prosecute  his 

charge,     The  Pet'  most  humbly  prayed  to  be  acquitted,  and  left  at  liberty  to  seeke  reparation 

by  due  course  of  law  against  his  malicious  and   injurious  accusers.     It  was  Ordered    by  his 

Ma'J'   in   Councill  That   it   be  and   it  is  hereby  referred  to  the  R'  Hono'""  The  Lords  of  the 

Committee  for  Trade  and   Phmfalions  to  ;'xaniiiie  aiul  consider  of  this   matter.  And  to   do 

thereupon  as  tliey  shall  think  just  &  reasonable. 

,,    ,        ,  John  Nicholas. 

hiulorsed 

ReC*  (■)"'  July  l(JS2 

Read  y«  21  June  82. 


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Order  in  Counca  on  the  reference  corwerning  Captain   William  Dyer. 

[  NewvTork  Entries  I,  64.  ] 

At  the  Court  at  Hampton  Court  the  third'of  August  1682. 


Present  — 


The  Kings  most  Excell'  Ma'" 
in  Council. 


Upon  reading  a  Report  from  y'  Lords  of  the  Committee  of  Trade  and  flbreign 
Plantations  in  y'  words  following. 

Maij  it  please  Yo''  Miif 

Woe  have  considenMl  the  Peticon  of  Capt.  William  Dyer  Referred  unto  as  by  an  Order  in 

Council  and  doe  find  that  hee  was  on  the  ;U"-  of  .May  IGSl  accused  in  New  York  by  one  Sam 

Wmder  of  High  Treason  in  levying  Customes  within  the  Province  of  New  York,  and  that  being 

sent  over  hither  some  time  past,  by  the  Court  of  Assizes  in  that  place  in  Order  to  his  tryal,  the 

said  .'<am:  Winder  had  entered  into  a  Recognizance  of  ffive  thousan.l  pounds  to  prosecute  him. 

That  hee  being  accordingly  arrived  in  England  and  attending  Your  Ma<"  gaue  bond  for  liis 

appearance  when  hee  should  bee  summoned.     In  pursuance  whereof  having  long  expected  the 

prosecution  of  the  said  Winder  without  any  effect,  though  it  bee  certain  that  the  said  Winder 

was  lately  in  England  ;  the  pet'  humbly  beseeches  Your  Ma'^  that  hee  may  bee  at  length  freed 

of  the  Obligation  of  his  bond,  and  left  at  liberty  to  take  his  course  at  law  against  the  said 

^\  inder  for  his  malicious  accusation  whereby  hee  is  brought  to  ruine.     This  being  v'  Case  and 

humble  desires  of  the  per  wee  see  noe  reason  why  your  Ma'^  may  not,  for  his  releif,  dimct  an 

advertisement  to  hee  put  into  the  Cazet  and  to  bee  published  upon  the  Royal  Exchange,  as  alsoo 

notice  hereof  to  bee  sent  to  the  Mayor  of  Southampton  where  the  said  Winder  is  said  to  have 

lately  been,  summoning  him  to  appear  one   month  at  furthest  and  to  give  good  security  to 

prosecute  the  pet'  at  the  next  Term,  in  default  whereof  Your  Ma'^  may  please  to  order  that  the 

pet"  Bond  may  bee  delivered  up  to  him,  to  th'end  hee  may  take  his  remedy  at  Law  against  the 

said  Winder  in  New   York  or  elsewhere  as   hee   shall    think  fitt.     All  w'-  is  most  humbly 

submitted.     Whitehall  21.  July  1GS2  ^ 


Arlington 
Bathe 


Craven 

Fauconberg 


His  MaU  in  Council  approving  the  said  Report  is  this  day  pleased  to  Order,  And  It  is  hereby 
Ordered  that  all  such  necessary  orders  and  directions  as  ;,  ■  inentioned  in  the  Report  in  behalf 
of  the  Pet'  bee  pursued  accordingly 

Phi:  llovd. 


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RepoH  discharging  Mr.  Dyre  from  the  Accmation  agaimt  him. 


[Ncw-tork  KiitrlCB,  I.  65.] 

RfEM-  Captain  William  Dyre  having  con.plyed  with  the  Order  of  Counciuttertirs- of 
August  last  .„  reference  to  Samuel  Winder  by  whom  hee  has  been  accused  at  New  York  of  InRh 
rreusou  for  levymg  of  Customer  there.  And  tlu,  «aid  Winder  having  not,  since  that  tinfe, 
made  h,s  "Ppearance  m  order  to  a  prosecution  ;  the  Lords  of  the  Committee  of  Plantacons  are 
hunblj.  of  opnnon,  1  hat  the  TU.nd  wherein  the  said  Capt  Dyre  stands  bound  for  his  appearance 
Jt  the  Councd  Board  may  bee  now  delivered  up  to  hiu.,  to  th'end  hee  may  take  his  Remedy  at 
l.aw  agamst  the  said  Winder  at  New  York  or  elsewhere,  as  hee  .hall  thinke  fiti. 

Head  in  Council  26  Octob  16S2. 


^ 


Ireaty  of  Peace  between  Maryland  and  the  Five  Iroquois  Katiom. 

[New-  York  rBpere,  I.  256.) 

The  Propositions  of  the  Hon"  Coll:  Henry  Coursey  &  Coll.  Philemon  Lloyd 
Comnnss.onate  p  the  ll<  Hon'"-  Charles  Lord  Baron  of  Baltimore  &  Proprie- 
tary of  Marylan.1  in  behalf  of  all  His  Ma'-"  Subjects  in  Virginia  &  Maryland, 
to  the  Nation  of  Indians  culled  8inodowaunes  als  Sinekes,  at  the  Court 
House  of  Albany  Aug"  the  3  Anno  Domini  ltiS2. 

BuETHREN 

Wee  are  come  here  from  the  R- Hono-"  the  L-  Proprietary  of  Maryland  to  treat  with  the 
MiUMpnss,  the  Oneydes,  the  Onnondages  &  Cojages  about  the  sen"  mischeifs  done  to  us  this 
Inst  smnmer  in  Maryland  &  Virginia  by  some  of  their  Indians,  but  wee  are  very  glad  wee  ],aue 
lioe  such  tlnng,  to  say  to  you,  But  on  the  cm.trary  do  acknowledge  that  you  haue  faithfully 
kept  and  obserued  the  I'eace  made  p  Coll.  Coursey,  both  towards  us  and  all  our  ffreind  Indians, 
and  wee  do  assun-  you  that  wee  look  upon  you  &  esteem  you  as  our  best  freind  for  that  you 
only  kept  your  Indim.s  at  hon>e  from  joining  with  the  other  nations  to  do  us  any  spoiles  or 
M.sche.fes  for  w'"  wee  not  only  thank  you,  but  do  now  renew  our  former  Peace  made  W"  you 
I)  (oil.  Coursey,  &  desne  that  the  chain  o  '  ffVeindship  may  never  rust  or  decay. 

\V  ci.  .loe  let  you  know  that  wee  haue  seen  tbe  Propositions  you  last  n.ade  to  the  Commissaries 
of  this  town,  w'"  wee  hud  to  be  just  and  good,  and  wee  do  desire  that  what  Nation  soever  may 
jom  together  agamst  us,  orgiue  us  cause  to  fall  upon  them,  that  you  will  not  take  part  W"  them, 
But  that  the  league  and  peace  made  between  you  and  us,  and  our  flreind  Indians  may  never  be 
broken  Imt  always  kept  fresh  in  our  memories  &  our  Childrens  aller  us. 

3.   In  Case   any  Indian   or  Indians  liuing  amongst  you  shall   for  the  future  murder  any 
Christian  or  Christians  in  Maryland  or  Virginia,  wee  do  expect  that  you  will  cause  him  or 
them  to  be  delivered  up  to  the  L"  Proprietary,  to  be  dealt  withall  according  to  tin-  Christian 
Vol..  HL  4^ 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Law,  and  in  Case  any  Indian  or  Indians  shall  kill  any  horses,  Cattle  or  Hoggs,  or  robb 
or  steal  anythnig  from  us  that  you  cause  satisfaction  to  bee  made  to  us  to  the  full  value 
thereof. 

4.  Wee  will  as  you  haue  hitherto  (.o  mat  you  for  the  future)  keep  peace  and  ffreindship  w"- 
the  P.scataway,  and  all  other  our  N.  ,gi,bcM,r  lurliaiis  in  ffreindship  with  us,  both  in  Virginia  and 
Maryland,  and  as  you  haue  hith.viD  K.-,.t  !,a<  .  the  Indians,  so  that  you  will  not  for  the  future 
sutter  any  of  your  Troops  to  go  down  into  our  Country  to  disturb  us,  or  the  Piscatoway 
Indian  or  any  other  Indians,  >wee  desire  a  Warr  n.ay  not  ensue,  but  that  notice  may  be  given 
thereof,  and  for  that  end  you  or  any  of  the  great  men  of  your  nation  may  freely  (and  without 
any  fear  of  harm)  come  down  to  the  house  of  Jacob  Young  living  at  the  head  of  your  Bay  who 
Shall  haue  order  &  power  given  him  to  giue  speedy  nofir-  ;'.,  ,,.■  to  the  Lord  Proprietary,  so 
hat  he  may  come  or  send  Comm"  to  treat  with  jou  whereby  a  right  understanding  may  be 
held  betvv,xt  you  and  us  &  ali  our  Neighbour  Indians  in  ffreindship  with  us,  that  the  Chain 
of  ffremdslup  may  be  Kept  bright  &  strong,  as  in  this  Covernnient. 

And  now  wee  would  haue  you  take  notice  that  as  this  is  the  third  time  nVee  haue  taken  this 
long  Journey  to  speak  with  you,  so  wee  shall  now  Expect  that  your  great  men  make  one 
Journey  mto  the  Borders  of  our  Country  to  the  s"  Jacob  Young's  house  to  treat  with  the  L- 
Propnetary  there,  whereby  he  may  see  you  &  speak  with  you,  and  you  mav  hear  the  peace 
conhrmed  from  h.s  own  mouth,  and  when  you  appoint  that  you  can  be  the.'e  wee  will  pray 
his  LordP  to  meet  you  and  bring  with  him  son.o  of  the  Great  men  of  those  Indian  Nations, 
themseh"es.^'°"         '  """"''^  "''"^'  ^'"'''  "'"'  ''"^'  "'">'  '"'''''''  ^  strengthen  their  Peace 

And  to  bind  the  Peace  strong  and  fast  &  la.sth.g  for  the  Canowes,  als,  the  Piscatowayes.  We 
for  them  give  a  Hank  of  Zewant  50  guilders. 


All  the  Comissaries  present. 

The  names  of'  the  Indian  SachirM. 
Adondareicha,  Speaker.  Sockkadowanne 

Degonhondie  Anobskaheiko 

Kaneendodo 


Soniadoway 
Panotohaio. 


The  Sinodowannes  or  Sniekes  Answer  to  the  Propositions  of  the  Hon-  Coll. 
Henry  Coursey  &  Coll.  Philemon  Lloyd  commissionate  p  the  R'  Hon"" 
Charles  L-  Baltimore  &  L"  Proprietors  of  Maryland  on  the  behalf  of  all 
His  Ma-  Subjects  in  Virginia  &  Maryland  in  the  Courm  House  of  Albany 
the  3  day  of  August  1GS2. 

wee"„sTa'irv  nZ^  ''"'  !'"'  *^  T^  ''''''' '°  "'*'  ^°''''  ""^  ^«"'"'^  ^'''"^  >«  '^^  Governor)  where 
our  former  Covenant  fast  &  inviolable,  and  if  it  should  happen  that  any  should  provoke  us  to 

-Kb.  *  P»"graph  .taad  in  th.  MS.,  by  s„me  mwtak..  hi  the  he«d  of  the  document  «ud  before  it«  titl.. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     IV. 

turn,  we  shall  not  hearken  unt-  them,  but  shall  hold  fast  the  Covenant  made  w'"  Coll.  Coursey 
as  well  with  the  Christians  of  Maryland  &  \'irginia  as  w'"  their  ffreind  Indians,  especially  the 
Piscatoway  or  Cachnawayes,  and  are  very  glad  y-  the  Agents  haue  spoke  so  freindiy  w"-  us 
do  giue  a  Belt  of  Zewant  or  I'eak. 

2.  Hearken  well  to  us,  Wee  are  glad  that  all  is  so  well  with  us,  andsh.ill  keep  the  covenant 
made  formerly  W"  Coll.  Coursey  in  Colliers  house  fast  &  inviolable,  ,.ud  do  now  ren.  w  & 
confirm  the  same,  ineluding  your  ffreind  Indians  especially  the  Piscatowayes  Indians  in  the 
Covenant  Chain  with  the  Christians  of  Maryland  and  Virginia,  and  desire  that  the  Chain  of  the 
Covenant  may  never  be  broken  but  be  kept  clear  &  held  fast  on  both  sides. 

That  are  some  that  haue  done  mischeifs  in  your  Country  but  wee  are  not  of  that  number 
y*  do     giue  a  Belt  of  10  deep. 

3.  The  Covenant  that  is  now  renewed  shall  not  be  only  fresh  in  our  Memoryes,  but  in  the 
memories  of  our  childrens  and  childrens  children  after  us,  we  shall  not  only  forbid  y  Indians  of 
our  own  nation  hut  all  Indians  of  other  Nations  living  amongst  us,  to  break  the  Covenant,  or 
to  do  any  harm  in  yo'  Country,  for  if  any  mischeif  be  done  by  those  Indians  that  live  amongst 
us,  it  would  seem  as  done  by  ourselves,  for  they  are  under  our  Command  &  must  be  Obedient 
and  are  also  subject  unto  us :  Wee  haue  done  now  and  when  wee  do  speak  again  wee  know 
the  place  where  wee  shall  speak  and  do  give  a  Belt  of  Zewant  or  Peak  IC  deep. 

The  agents  albresd  caused  the  Interpreicrs  to  ask  the  Indians  what  place  they  meant  where 
they  shall  speak.     Answ'     here  in  this  place. 

This  is  a  true  Copy  transcribed  from  the  Record  p  mee 

Rob'  Buuman. 


Pkesent  —  All  the  Commissaries  of  Albany. 

Interpreted  p  M^  Gerritt  van  Slichtenhorse  &  Aernout  Cornelisse  Vielle. 
assisted  p  Akus  Cornells  formerly  an  Indian. 

The  Propositions  of  the  Hon''  Coll.  Henry  Coursey  &  Coa.  Philemon  Lloyd 
Agents  for  .Maryland  from  the  tiie  II'  Hon"-!'  Charles  L'^  Baron  of  Ballemore 
L"*  Proprietery  of  Maryland  to  the  Macq«,  the  Omiondages,  the  Oneydes  & 
the  Cajouges  in  behalf  of  his  Lop  aforesd  and  all  His  Ma"  Subjects  of 
Virginia  &  Maryland  in  tlie  Court  Yard  of  Albany  the  t'"  day  of  August. 
An"  1GS2. 

Wee  are  come  hither  from  the  K'  Hon"'"  the  L""  Proprietary  of  Maryland  to  speak  w"-  you  ; 
and  lirst  wee  are  commanded  to  tell  you  that  notwithstanding  y  troops  haue  been  down  in  our 
Countrey  this  last  sunnner,  and  not  only  killed  &  taken  Prisoners,  severall  of  the  Piscataway 
In'  ans  our  tfreinds  contrary  to  the  Articles  of  Peace  made  with  you  by  Coll.  Coursey,  but  haue 
likewise  killed  our  Horses,  Cattle,  &  Hoggs,  robbed  our  Houses,  and  at  last  most  cruelly  killed 
sonu!  of  his  Mill'  Christian  subjects  whereby  we  were  justly  provoked  to  haue  made  a  warrupon 
you,  and  dispatched  away  our  Troops  into  your  Country  to  haue  reuenged  the  seuerall  Mischeils 
done  to  us,  yet  o'  L*"  Proprietary  &  great  governo'  did  resolue  to  loll,  v  the  use  &  Custome  of 
Christian  nations,  and  that  wee  should  first  come  here  and  acquaint  their  Sachims  with  it,  and 
know  from  you  wh-ether  you  do  or  will  allow  of  such  their  wicked  Actions  (which  if  you  do)  you 
must  not  expect  to  Hue  any  longer  in  peace  or  enjoy  the  land  iu  quiett,  but  that  wee  shall  make 


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warr  upon  you  m  your  own  Country,  and  wee  doubt  not  in  a  short  time  to  reduce  you  to  the 
Bamecoud.con  &  want,  as  other  Indian  Nations  that  haue  broke  their  faithn  with  Christians 
but  ,f  you  do  not  al  ow  their  evil!  actions  then  wee  are  wUling  to  hold  &  keep  the  peace  wCu 
expect  sat.sn.ct,on  for  the  evills  done  ,o  us.  according  as  you  haue  pronnsed'in  yLZl/rsZ 

Z  'ZT"'' ' '°"-  ''^'''' ''"'  ^^'"«  p-'--^  -  y  p-  -  -  ^^^^  to  r; 

The^Answ  of  the  Macquiss  to  the  propositions  aforesaid  on  the  4""  day   of 

Wee  are  come  here  upon  the  message  of  the  agents  of  Maryland  and  Virginia  &  are  sorry 
wee  were  not  present,  when  you  made  your  proposalls  Yesterday  to  the  Inekes  an  ^  en 
they  gaue  the.r  answer,  wee  four  nations  are  of  one  mind  as  you  Christians  are  w  e  h  ue 
heard  and  understood  that  which  you  haue  proposed  unto  us :  You  haue  spoke  o  warrT^ 
not  t],at  come  to  pass,  for  our  Indians  haue  been  drunk  in  their  Capacity,  voyd  of  Underrndin  ' 
and  out  of  the,r  sences,  when  they  committed  that  evill  in  your  Country,  And  weTp  ay 
tha  he  M>sch,efs  done  may  be  forgott  &  forgiuen:  (for  if  it  had  been'^done  to  us  wee 
would  haue  done  he  hke,  and  wee  desire  it  may  be  drank  down  like  wine  and  may  not  nnl , 
m  the  eart,  and  to  w,pe  off  the  tears  and  blood  that  is  spilt.  Wee  acknowledge  the  Co 
Renin  r*'"  '■''"  "-""•  ''"'"'^^''  "^  ■"''"  ''''  ^■-•e.-nment  made  Afterwards  .-  "^1 

asatmr/^uTtltu'^T.^'^'^''^^^''^"'''^  ""-  P"^  -  ^'^^  "-^ 

ne  for     e  a^^^^^^^^^  ''  ^""^'  ""^  ^^""-  ^°  ''^^^  '  ^^''«  ^^  ^'-^'  "^  ^-^i-  Mac.uiss.  and 


The  Onneydoes  and  Cajouges  answer  ditto,  to  the  Propositions  aforesaid. 

JJZr  ^'"^. !°  '''  ""  ^^'''''  "'■  ''^■'"■^■''''"'^  ^  '''••«'"'■■•'  ''^-'  '-'"J  '-"«  I'^^ard  and  understood 
ha    w-  you  sa,d  unto  us,  concerning  the  Evills  our  Indians  haue  done  in  your  Coun  ry^sTre 

allJw'of  ."iN  t"  Y  ""■  'T'  '"'"'"  '"  ^■°"'-  '^"'"^'•^  '•>•  "^^''-g  -"^  plundering  wee  do  not 
The  Agents  spoke  to  the  Interpreters  to  ask  then,  if  they  had  done 

of  grcnt  ,J„,e„,  IXl'      .°r     ''''■;  "'"'  """""  ""  "'■1""""  "'""■•  "'"'  "  »"'  «  ■"■«>" 

i..  L  .„,  »i«;n;::/:::;rr;er:t:'z^  r;r " ""'  "*"  "«^'  --^ "-° 

Ansu.'  That  they  will  go  out  by  themselves  and  consider  of  itt. 


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N.  B.  The  four  belts  of  peak  were  not  taken  up,  but  were  left  lying  upon  the  ground  &  the 
Indians  went  away. 

The  5">  ditto  being  Satturday  at  9  a  clock  in  the  morning  the  Indians  came  again  in  the  Court 
Yard,  and  did  find  the  4  Belts  of  Peak  lying  in  the  same  place. 

Akus  was  ordered  p  the  Commissaries  to  tell  the  Indians  Generall  that  they  need  not  be 
affrayd,  seeing  they  were  upon  a  Treaty  of  peace,  whereupon  the  Indians  made  a  great  noise 
accordmg  to  their  Custome  &  were  satisfyed. 

Odianne  the  Speaker  of  the  Macquis  answers. 

That  the  Agents  were  the  occasion  of  putting  a  stopp  to  the  Intentions  yesterday,  and  that 
they  had  only  made  preparation  w">  the  aforesd  Belts  to  come  to  a  principall  answer  to  their 
proposition. 

The  Agents  ask  whether  the  Belts  are  delivered  upon  that  Condition  that  they  say,  that  that 
w^"  IS  past  is  without  their  Consent  or  allowance,  and  in  Order  to  do  a  further  Treaty,  and  shall 
then  take  up  the  Belts. 

Armf  Yes  upon  that  condition  only. 

The  Agents  caused  the  Indians  further  to  be  asked,  if  they  would  proceed  w'"  their  Answers. 

The  Indians  answer  that  they  had  nothing  to  say  but  only  wayted  for  their  demands. 

The  Agents  second  Proposition. 

fforasmuch  as  wee  liaue  understood  from  you  this  moniing  that  the  Belts  of  Peak  w"-  you 
laid  down  yesterday,  were  only  for  a  beginning,  nnd  to  beget  a  right  understanding  in  order  to 
our  further  Treaty :  Wee  haue  taken  them  up  and  for  that  you  told  us  by  your  ans'  yesterday 
That  you  do  not  countenance  or  allow  of  the  Evil!  done  to  us  by  your  young  men  but  will 
keep  and  obserue  the  Articles  of  peace  made  p  Coll.  Coursey  wee  do  now  tell  you  that  your 
Indians  ha.ie  killed  our  Cattle  and  robbed  our  houses  to  the  value  of  600  Bevers  at  least  •  Now 
the  peace  made  p  Coll.  Coursey  saith  that  you  shall  make  us  satisfaction,  and  wee  do  now 
demand  to  see  what  you  will  lay  down  to  repair  that  loss. 

But  now  that  w'"  lyes  heavy  upon  our  hearts  is  the  Blood  of  our  people,  yet  that  you  may 
see  wee  thirst  not  alter  much  blood,  wee  demand  only  the  Captain  or  Cheif  Commander  of 
that  Troop  that  murdered  our  people,  w'"  wee  certainly  know  to  be  an  Onnondagee :  When 
you  haue  performed  this  wee  haue  no  more  to  say,  then  flieindship  do  giue  50  guilders  zewant 
to  each  nation. 


The  Onnondages  Answer— Tackanien  nondi  Speaker 

There  is  a  payment  demanded  of  us  for  the  plundering  &-  wee  shall  bring  the  Payments 
here  the  next  summer  when  the  Indian  corn  begins  to  grow  hard,  and  shall  acquaint  our  indians 
therewith  and  send  for  some  out  of  Maryland  to  receiuo  the  same  here ;  Concerning  the  two 
murders  committed  in  your  Country  do  sny  that  both  the  cheif  comman<lers  are  killed,  the 
one  by  the  Ivitchtages  Indians,  and  the  other  by  the  Piscatowayes,  and  do  giue  3  Bevers,  w"> 
is  an  obligation  to  bring  the  payment  here 


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The  Macquess  Answer  — Odianue  Speaker 

Wee  haue  understood  that  satisfaction  is  demanded  for  the  robbing  &  plundring  in  your 
country,  wee  are  poor,  and  haue  but  little,  neither  hath  our  people  had  any  hand  in  the  mischief 
done  HI  your  country,  for  wee  alwayes  forbid  our  Indians  to  do  any  harm  when  they  go  out; 
and  tho  wee  are  not  Indians  that  take  many  Bevers,  do  promise  nevertheless  to  giue  30  or  40 
Bevsrs  to  the  peice,  to  make  up  the  500  that  are  demanded,  and  bring  them  here  to  this  place, 
do  gme  a  Belt  of  peak  15  deep. 

The  Oneydes  Answer  —  Tekanista  pendacquo  Speaker 

Wee  shall  pay  the  next  summer  the  500  Bevers  demanded  for  the  Robberies  and  plundering 
committed  by  us  in  your  Country  &  bring  them  here  to  town     do  giue  2  Bevers. 

The  Cnjouges  Answer 

Hearken  you  Ageuis  of  My  Lord  Baltimore, 

Wee  engage  ourselues  with  the  other  nations  aboue  speoyfied  to  bring  the  payment,  as  is 
demanded  next  sununer  you  must  not  think  long  for  wee  must  go  farr  to  fetch  the 'Bevers,  and 
that  in  danger  of  our  Hues     do  giue  2  Bevers. 


The  third  Proposition  of  the  Agents. 

The  Fevers  which,  you  haue  promised  for  the  robbing  and  plun.lring,  done  in  our  Country 
wee  are  content  to  accept,  and  do  nominate  and  npp<,i„t  M'  Ifjchard  iVttv  &  M' Johumes 
W  mdall  our  agents  to  receiue  the  san.e  for  us  in  Corleirs  house  :  As  (or  the  Blood  of  our  people 
wee  can  uott  easily  permitt  it,  but  hoping  that  this  muv  he  a  warning  to  you.  an.l  (or  that  do 
assure  you  that  the  two  wair  caplaines  are  d.-a.l,  or  otherwayes  vou  would  l;aue  delivered  them 
up  to  us.  a.ul  by  reason  wee  are  tohl  you  ar..  good  subjects  to  our  King  iu  this  govenuucnl  wee 
will  for  tins  time  to  throw  a  cover  over  the  blood  that  hath  been  spilt.'  to  hide  it  from  onr  eves 
upon  condition  that  for  the  future  you  keep  yonr  In.iians  out  of  our  Countrv  for  .loiug  the  like 
ev.ll  to  us  or  auy  o(  our  Xeighhouring  Indians,  w'"  if  they  attempt  to  do.  ^ou  must  not  ..xpect 
to  see  us  come  here  again,  but  that  wee  will  uncover  the  l.loo.l  that  hall,  hern  spilt,  an.!  itt  shall 
appear  as  newly  spilt  upon  the  ground;  wee  will  (all  upon  vou.  and  w.r  .ioubt  not  hut  the 
great  and  just  (khI  will  deliver  you  into  our  hands,  who  haue  so  basely  shed  our  blood  without 
u  Cause  ;    Do  gme  as  pledg..  ,.  Ifojl  of  DuOIes  to  each  nation. 

If  any  of  your  In.iians  are  gmie  into  Virginia  or  .Maryland  against  the  Christians  or  tho 
liscaloway  Indians  or  any  other  than  our  m.igl.bour  Indians  that  ^ou  (orthwith  send  out 
messengers  to  call  lUvm  back  again  :  Do  giue  two  (alts  of  If  u,u  to  each"  .Nati.m. 

\Nee  are  told  that  some  Christian  hath  stirre.l  you  up  to  make  war  upon  the  i'iscatowny 

nd.ans,  and  promised  to  deliver  t n  np  to  you  ;    If  i,  1...  so  wee  desire  that  you  will  tell  who 

they  are;  Do  giue  ;i  H,;l|s  of  Tobacco  &•  some  pipes  to  each  nation 

W.-e  do  renew  the  Peace  for  the  I'isentoway,  &  all  our  flreind  Indians  and  on  their  behalf  do 
gme  a  Bunett  of  Zewant  or  I'euk  of  50  guilders  to  mch  nation. 


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The  Cnjouges  Answer 

1.  Woe  thank  you  heartily  that  you  haue  covered  the  hlood  and  that  you  haue  spoke  so  well, 
now  it  is  no  easy  tiling  to  beginn  a  warr  for  you  could  not  then  cultivate  or  improve  yo' 
land  in  peace,  and  we  shall  take  care  that  on  both  sides  the  sun  may  shine  over  us  in  peace  : 
Do  glue  3  Beavers. 

2.  You  have  told  us  that  the  Blood  is  covered  for  w"-  wee  thank  you,  and  do  undertake  to 
perform  all  what  you  demaiul  of  us,  wee  do  now  take  the  Ax  from  our" people  and  bury  itt  in  the 
ground,  hut  if  it  should  accidentally  happen  that  some  of  our  Indians  might  take  a  hand  or  two  of 
Tobacco  that  a  warr  be  not  nuide  for  so  snudl  an  Occasion,     Do  giue  two  Beavers. 

y.  Lot  the  Chain  wherein  Corleir,  that  is  the  GoV  of  New  York  &  they  of  Maryland  & 
Virginia  &.  wee  are  lockt,  be  kept  fast  &  inviolable  upon  both  sides ;   Do  giue  2  Beauers. 

4.  \ou  haue  now  sayd  that  if  any.  of  our  Indians  were  out  fighting  upon  the  Coast  of 
Maryland  or  Virginia,  that  wee  should  fetch  them  back  again,  But  there  hath  been  none  of 
our  troops  of  Cajouges  out  upon  that  Coast  these  two  years  last  past,  neither  are  there  any  out 
now ;  And  are  glad  that  you  haue  spoke  of  the  Tiscataway  Indians  :    Do  giue  2  Beavers. 

The  Onnondages  Answer 

1.  Wee  are  glad  &  thank  you  the  gentlemen  heartily,  that  they  haue  covered  the  blood,  w'* 
we  haue  shed  in  their  country  :    Do  giue  8  Bevers. 

2.  Wee  do  take  the  I'iscatoway  Indians,  and  all  your  ffreind  Indians  fast  in  our  Covenant, 
and  do  undertake  to  keep  the  peace  lirmly  w'"  your  Indians  as  w'"  yourself.  Do  giue  2  Beavers. 

3.  Wee  haue  understood  that  wee  are  to  fetch  back  our  Indians,  that  are  out  a  fighting  upon 
the  Coast  of  lyfaryland  &  Virginia  wee  engage  to  perform  itt,  not  only  to  call  for  them  home 
and  send  them  back  but  shall  take  the  Ax  quite  out  of  their  haiuls,  aud  not  only  throw  away 
the  .\x,  for  then  our  Children  might  chance  to  see  itt,  but  shall  bury  itt.  that  our  posterity 
after  us  uuiv  never  see  itt ;    Do  giue  u  Belt  of  1(5  Deep 


I 


The  OiK'ydes  Answer 

1.  Do  thank  the  Agents  of  Maryla„d  that  they  haue  covered  the  Blood  ;     Do  giue  1  Bever. 

2.  Wee  know  that  wee  nmst  hue  in  peace  with  the  Christians  of  Maryland  &  Virginia,  as 
also  with  tliose  ilreind  Indians  w'"  wee  do  engage  to  perform  &  ohserue.    "l)o  «iue  on.-  lleu'ver 

■t.  Wee  do  make  the  Covenant  Chain  fast  &-  clear  like  (J.  1  wherein  Corleir  &  they  of 
Maryland  &  Virginia  &  wee  are  linked  &  shall  keep  inviolable.     Do  giue  one  Hever. 

4.  Wee  haue  uiulerstood  that  wee  must  call  back  our  troops  that  are  gone  into  Maryland  or 
Virginia:  There  are  s.une  of  our  troops  that  are  gone  into  Maryland,  haue  been  out  siru-e 
spring  upon  your  Coast,  if  any  of  them  should  haue  hapjieued  to  haue  shed  any  of  your  ilreind 
Indians  blood,  what  shall  be  done  in  that  case,  and  if  any  of  our  troops  of  Indians  are  gone 
out  lately  shall  call  them  back,  and  take  the  Ax  out  of  the  honds  of  all  our  ludlons,  aa  well  us 
our  Br  -tliren  that  haue  spoke  now.     Do  giiu'  2  Bevers. 


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.  fi  iTVl^  gentlemen  haueso  earnestly  enquired  of  us  what  Christians  haue  stirred  us  up 
to  fight  ag«  the  Piscatoway  Indians  wee  should  nott  haue  told  itt  if  you  had  nott  made  so  sharp 
enquiry ;  wee  do  say  that  about  2  years  ago  a  troop  of  ton  Oneydes  were  at  the  house  of  Jacob 
lom^  who  s-  unto  them,  what  do  you  here  so  few  in  nun.ber,  you  may  get  some  n.ischeif ; 
but  go  home  and  fetch  an  army  of  yo'  people  and  warn  mee  ten  or  twelve  dayes  before  wee 
shal  all  be  at  arms  and  then  destroy  them  and  deliver  them  into  your  hands  for  wee  suffer 
great  damages  by  these  Indians  because  you  nmke  warr  upon  the.n  in  our  Country,  whereupon 
he  presented  us  with  a  Roll  of  Duff[l]es.  ^ 


The  i>I-""]'iess  Speaks 

1.  Wee  are  poor  &  haue  not  much  mony.  The  Ax  w'"  Maj^  I'inchon  (for  New  England) 
and  wee  haue  been  buryed  m  the  ground  in  this  house,  ren.aines  so  (&  wee  do  not  look  out 
any  more)  that  way  to  go  a  fighting;  Lett  this  also  be  buryed  in  the  ground  and  wee  do 
humbly  pray  the  Agents  of  Maryland  &  Virginia  that  the  Blood  may  never  be  seen  any  n.ore. 

1  he  Macquess  Speaker  acquaints  all  the  Indian.,  that  Wovvler  (a  Macquess  Indian)  goes  now 
o  Maryland  to  be  interpreter  there,  and  do  desire  of  the  Ag,.nls  that  he  may  be  well  used  : 
Do  giue  a  Belt  of  Peak ;  IG  deep. 
This  is  a  true  Copy  transcribed  from  the  Secrys  of  Albany  Record  p  mee 
August:  13:  1682.  Robekt  Bchmann. 


Commk^^on  of  Chlond  Thonuw  Domjan  to  he  Governor  of  New- York. 

t  .NfW-Vork  Kntrli!»,  cl.l.  «».] 

Yhkukas  it  hath  please,!  y'  Kings  most  Ex.-eilenl  Ma"'  my  .^overaigne  Lord  &  Brother  by 
h.s  inters  at,...ts  to  give  and  grant  unto  n.e  au.l  n.y  h.  ires  and  assignes  All  that  part  of  y- 
Mame  land  o  .New  Lnghm.i  hegnnng  at  a  certain.-  place  called  or  knowne  by  the  „.„.„.  of  S- 
Cro.x  next  adjoyneing  to  New  Scotland  in  An.erica  and  Iron,  thence  extending  along  y^  f<ea 

ftiXr;  77''"""  •""'•'"'.'•""•";  ''•■"-••""  -  '•-'-!""'  "'"i  Hoe  np  y  inver  tI.er.Vto  y" 
fur  best  head  of  y'satne  as  itlcndeth. Northward  and  extendeth  theme  to  v  River  Kinebe.mi 
and  soe  upwardes  to  y-  shortest  course  to  y  River  Canada  Northwanl.     And  also  all  v' 

r    slands  comonlv  called  by  y'  several!  tntme  or  names  of  Matowacks  or  Long  Island  scil 
lyemg  and  being  towards  y'  West  of  Cape  Co,!.!  an.l  y'  Narrow  Hi.anse.ts  abuttmg  upo       !  1 
Maine  land  I,etw..e.a.  y  two  Ihvers  th..,..  .all..,!  or  knowne  by  ,■  sev^.il  nan.es  of  Co."  .-     t 
an.1  I  udsons  nver    together  alsoe  w-  y  sai,!    river  .all...!   ilu.is..,.s   River  an.l    all     '      , 

a     y     8.,.Tall  Islan.ls  call..,!  .,r  known,,  by  the    nan.e    ,.f  Marty..    Vy.iianls    a..,|    Ma.itukes 

o  hcrw.s..  Mnutukett  .  together  with  all  y'  h,..ds .ds  soyles  ri^trs  h.!rbo„rs  ...in  s   ^  ^a 

quarr.es  woo.U  marshes  waters  lakes  fishings.  h„u[k]i,ig  hunting  and  fowling,  and  „1!  oth"; 


'  ">-.i.tukM  olh.rwi«  N.ntuk.tt."    (>rtl,i,|  ,„„  („  a«*  ,/  r»mmM«„«.  |.  jp. 


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royaltyes   an.l    profitt.    comodity.s    &   hereditaments   to    V   said    severall   islands   lands   and 

premisses  belonging  &  apperteyneing  with   their  and   every   of  their  appurtenees.     To  hold 

the  same  by-  my  owne  proper  use  and  hehoole,  w-  power  to  correct  punish   pardon  governe 

an.l  rule  y«  n.hahtants  thereof  by  n.y  selfe  or  such  Deputyes  Comission"  or  Otfic"  as  I  shall 

hmko  htt  to  appomt  as  by  his  Ma"  said  Lett"  I'attents  may  ,„ore  fully  appeare.    And  whereas 

I  have  smce  for  d.vers  good  causes  and  consideracons  by  severall  instrun.- und'  my  hand  and 

scale  barganu..!  so  d  released  and  contirn,ed  unto  8ir  George  Carterett  (late  Vice  Chan,berlaine 

to  ll.s  Ma    Household)  and  his  heires.  and  ,mto  Kdward  Billing  and  others  and  their  heires,  all 

y   tract  of  lan.i  (pVell  of  y  p^uiss-s)  com,.nly  called  or  kno^^ne  by  the  nan.es  of  East  and 

W  est  .New  Jersey,  scitnate  on  .he  West  .side  of  Hudsons  IMver  according  to  cer^aine  Boundaryes 

more  p;,rt,culary  expressed   in  y  .s"  sev'all  iustnnn"   an.l  and'  certaine  rents  and  coven"  aa 

therein  relacn  ben.g  thereunto  had  n.ay  n.ore  fully  appeare.     Ano  \V„e„,,.,,s  I  have  conceived 

a  good  opmion  of  the  integrity  prudence  ability  and  (ittness  of  Coll.  Thon.as  Don-.n.  to  he 

employed  as  my  I.ieuten- there,  I  have  ther,.fore  thought  fitt  to  constitute  and  appoint  him  y* 

«a,d  Coll:  Iho.^  to  be  my  L'  an.l  (lov^  within  y  lands  islands  and  places  aforesaid  (except  tire 

smd  Last  and  West  New  Jersey)  to  perfbrn.e  &  execute  all  and  every  the  powers  w^-  are  by 

I  u>  sani  letl"  pattents  granle.l  unto  me  to  be  execute.!  by  me  my  Deputy  Agent  or  Assipnes 

Jo  ..AVE  AND  TO  ..OLD  y'  said  place  of  Lieutenant  &  (ioV  unto  bin.  the  said  Coll  :  Thon.as 

Dongan  but  duremg  n.y  will  and  pleasu.e  only  ;     Hereby  willing  and  reqnireing  all  a..d  everv 

'!"•  I..l.nb„ants  o    the  said  lands  Islands  an.l  phuvs  (except  as  before  excepted)  to  give  obedienc; 

n..to  bun  the  sa.d  Coll.  Tho.nas  Do..gau  in  all  things,  acco.-.ling  ,o  the  tenour  of  his  .Ma"  Lette.-s 

I  attents      Ami  y  said  Coll :  Tlu,  Dongan  to  observe  follow  and  execute  such  Orel"  and  di,-ecc6ns 

as  he  shall  from  t.me  to  tin.e  receive  f.o.n  n.y  seife.     Given  undMny  ha.id  and  scale  at  S' 

James's  the  «()"•  day  of  September  ItiS^. 


ICrfnirt  „f  ,x    Lfhr  fmn,   tin    U,,,;,.Uv  of  Kufhtiul  tn   Sn-  ,fah„    \\\'nhn. 

1  \i'«.VMrk   h:ulrli'«,  <  |.|,   |  i,  | 

"  I  did  wr,.e  to  yon   formerly  o(  our  desire  who  are  I' rop.ielors  of   Ka.t  Jerse^    to  have  our 
*^'"7'""'"''.';"''"'' '"'"  '■>•  ^''"""■'-  <"•  '"'^  'J"  H"  .V"  -  it  is  a,  p'sen.  hv  transmission  f.on,  eur 

"""""  '"'.!' '  "">■  ''"<""'"^'-'-  "fo-.r  privile,|g..s.  but  onlv  to  be'und' V  Dukes  m.ediate 

protection. 

[December  •-»!,  nms.] 

"I"  111.1  imii,.'      (/*,,„/  (■„„,,    .   |-|,  „,,  ,.   -,.  ,.  „      ,,    ,        ., 


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Sir  John    Werdeii  to  the  Lord  Register. 

[ New-Yoik  Entiiia,  CLI.  40.  ] 

S'  James's  4  Jans'  gf 
My  Lord 

I  should  have  answered  yC  LordsP"  of  y'  21.  Dec'  sooner,  but  y»  I  have  waited  a  good 
opportunity  to  make  y"  proposall  menc  oned  in  yo'  left'  nI)oat  y"  i:ast  part  of  New  Jersev. 

And  now  I  am  to  desire  a  little  farther  explanation  of  w'  is  aymed  at  in  y'  |)roposall,  y'  is, 
whti.ier  the  Propriet"  of  East  New  Jersey  desigiie  to  joyne  y'  to  New  York  (as  heretofore)  as  a 
pp.:-!  of  y'  goveruem'  and  sou  share  in  it  by  sending  their  Representatives  to  y'  Assembly  at  New 
Yorke  (in  such  number  as  may  be  agreed  on,  if  it  be  tliought  fitt)  and  contributing  to  y'publique 
charge  in  proporcon  &-  or  else  whether  haveing  their  governem'  in  E.  New  Jersey  holden  by 
Charter  from  his  Tf"  H"  -mediately  rather  ihen  by  transmission  Irom  their  Authors  (as  yo'  Lre 
expresses  it)  and  being  und'  the  Dukes  protection  he  to  be  understood  only  of  the  Dukes 
confirmacon  of  their  rights  &  possessions  there>  as  they  are  derived  unto  y-"  from  Sir  Geo. 
Cnrterett  or  his  heires,  by  vertue  of  y'  Dukes  grant  heretofore  to  him  and  y™ 

Moreover  for  the  ease  of  negociating  ;••  affayre  I  desire  yo'  Lords"  will  appoint  some  one 
(well  instructed)  empowered  to  answer  such  objeccons  as  may  be  started  by  his  U»  H«  Com" 
here,  w»  y  is  layd  before  them. 

To  the  K'  Hon''" 
the  Lord  Register 
in  Edinburgh. 


Sir 


Sir  John  Werden  to  Lieutenant  Brockholes. 

[  XfwTork  Knlrlpi,  Ctl.  40.  ] 

St  James's  4  Jan^  (8}) 

I  ..rite  this  to  you  to  advertise  you  that  his  H"  Hif,hnesse  haili  beene  pleased  to  constitute  tiie 
lion""  Coll  Thomas  Dongan  his  Lieuten'  and  flov'  of  New  Yorke  with  its  dep.'udeii.yes  in 
America :  who  I  suppose  will  'ere  long  be  with  you  at  New  Yorke,  and  in  the  Interim  he  will  on 
nil  opportunity,  sigi.iiy  to  you  his  K"  H'  pleasure  in  pursuance  of  his  instruceons,  to  w'"  i  doe 
not  doubt  yo'  punctual  coniplyanrv. 

For  L'  Brockholes  now 
Coniand'  in  Cheife  at 
New  Yorke, 


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In-sti'mtioriii  for  Governor  Dongan. 

[New- York  Enlrlps,  CLI.  41.] 

Instructions   for  Coll   Tliciiiis   Dongan  L'   and   Gov'  of  New  Yorke   and   its 
Dependenc)'P8  in  America. 

With  these  Instmccons  you  will  receive  a  Coniission  und'  my  hand  and  seale  constituteing 
you  my  L«  and  Gov'  of  New  Yorke  &  it's  Dependencyes  in  America. 

And  you  are  thereupon  to  fitt  yo'  selfe  w"-  all  convenient  speed  and  to  repaire  thither  to 
New  Yorke,  and  heing  araved  there  you  are  to  take  upon  you  the  execucon  of  the  place 
and  trust  I  have  reposed  in  you,  and  fortiivvith  to  call  together  Fredericke  Phillipps,  Stephen 
Courtland  and  soe  many  more  of  the  most  eminent  inhabitants  of  New  Yorke,  not  exceeding 
tenn,  to  he  of  my  Couiicill,  and  w"-  due  and  usuall  solemnity  to  cause  my  said  cumission 
constituteing  you  my  pViit  L'  and  Gov'  P3  aforesaid,  to  ue  then  and  there  read  and  published; 
W^""  being  done,  you  are  to  administer  to  each  of  the  niemben  of  the  s"  Councill  as  well  the 
Oaths  of  Allegiance  to  i\w  King  and  Fealty  to  me  as  I.onI  aiul  Proprietor  of  the  place,  Ik.  an 
Oath  for  y"  due  execucon  of  their  ()laces  and  tnisfK,  and  fort  \\'^  to  coniunicate  such  and  soe 
many  of  these  my  instructions  to  the  s''  Councill  wherein  their  advice  and  consent  are 
menconed  to  be  requisite,  as  likewise  all  sucii  others  from  time  to  time  as  you  shall  find 
convenient  for  mv  service  to  he  imparted  unio  y'"  and  the  Members  of  the  s*"  Councill  respec- 
tively shall  and  may  have  anil  enjoy  iieedome  of  debates  and  vote  in  all  affaires  of  pubiique 
concerne.  And  in  .-ase  any  of  y'  p'sons  who  are  or  slialhe  of  my  Coimcill  shall  misbehave 
themselves  to  that  degree  y'  you  shall  Judge  him  untitt  to  continue  any  longer  of  the  Council, 
I  doe  hereby  authorize  and  empower  you  to  suspend  him  iiom  assisting  or  alteiuling  the  said 
Councill,  and  to  transmitt  to  me  y'  grounds  aiul  reasons  of  such  suspension  &  such  evidence  as 
you  have  ag"  him  y'  I  may  hv  able  to  judge  whi'ther  he  be  fitt  to  be  restored  or  absolutely 
excluded  &-  discharged  from  y'  Conn  '11 

You  are  also  w"'  advice  of  m,v  C,  ncill  w'^all  convenient  speed  after  yo''  arrivall  tli-re,  in  my 
name  to  issue  out  Writts  or  warr"  of  Smuuns  to  y' sev'all  Slierifles  or  ol'icr  proper  Olhc"  in 
every  part  of  yo'  said  gov.-rnem'  wherein  you  shall  expresse  that  I  have  Ihouglit  (itt  that  there 
shall  be  a  Gen"  Assembly  of  all  the  Freeholders,  by  the  p'soiis  who  they  shall  chooiw  to 
rep'seut  y""  in  ord'  to  consullin!;  w"'  yo'selfe  anc  the  said  Councill  what  "laws  are  filt  i.nd 
necessarv  to  be  made  and  established  (i.r  the  ^ood  v.eale  and  goveiuem'  of  the  said  Colony  and 
its  Depeuueney.'s.  and  of  all  the  inhabitants  tlu-reof,  &  you  shall  issue  out  the  saul  WritI  or 
Sumons  at  least  thirty  dayes  b.'fore  the  time  appointed  lor  y'  meeting  of  the  said  Assembly, 
W"  lime  and  alsoe  the  place  of  their  meeti.ig  (w'l'  I  intend  sbalbe  in  New  Yorke)  shall  alsoe  he 
men<-oned  &  expressed  in  tli,'  said  Writt  or  Sinm.ns.  and  you  w""  advice  of  my  said  Councill 
are  to  take  care  to  issue  out  soe  many  writts  or  suniunB  and  to  such  otlicers.  in  every  part,  imt 
exceeding  eighteene,  soe  y'  the  planters  or  Inhabitants  of  everv  part  of  y'  s''  uoveniem'  nuiv 
hnvr  (•/■.•.  Mienl  notice  thereof  and  attend  at  such  ellection,  if  they  shall  thinke  litt.  And  w» 
the  u(i  \  ••<embly  aoe  elected  shalhe  mett  at  y'  time  and  place  directed,  you  shall  ietl  y'"  know 
tiiir'  for  r  •  future  it  is  niy  resoliic.u  that  y'  said  Gen'- Ass.'mlily  shall  have  iV.'e  liberty  to 
consul,  and  debate  among  tliemselvea  all  niatf  as  shall  be  apprehended  proper  to  be  established 
for  laws  for  tlie  good  governem'  of  the  gaid  Colony  of  New  Yorke  and  itB  Dependencyes,  and 


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y'  if  such  laws  shnlbe  propounded  as  «!,al!  appeare  to  mee  to  be  for  the  manifest  ^ood  of  the 

and  enact mg  of  all  such  laws  as  shalbe  agreed  unto  by  the  said  Assenibly,  w^''  I  will  h.v^ 
called  by  .he  nan.eof  the  Generall  Asscn.bly  of  n.y  Colony  of  New  Yorke  and   ts  Depe  d  n  " 
wl-e.„^the  san.e  shalbe  (as  I  doe  hereby  ordaine  they  Ldbe)  p.ented  to  you  forT^Tsse:: 

neo,  1       "o  "n.     ,         ""  '"  ''''  ''  ^""  ^"'  """"^  ^'""""'«-     «"'  "■  >•-  «'"-^"  J-'»-  them 
W"Z    i      r       ;     'r'°"  n  to-'- yo' assent  thereunto,  and  in  all  cases  yoT.  are  to 

7^'loZfT.    rV"         :  1^  ■''"''-°  >'--'-"  '--given 

JO  consent  to  such  laws  as  shalbe  soe  agreed,  you  shall  by  the  first  opportunity  transmitt  the 

are  to  use  n.  passing  of  granis)  to  y-  end  tl,at  I  may  ratifye  and  confirn.e  y'  san-e     f  I  shaM 

pprove  or  reject  y-  if  1  doe  not  thinke  then,  reasonable.     But  the  said  laws  so  "ss^n ted  unto 

by  you,  shalbe  good  and  binding  until!  su.h  tune  as  I  shall  cause  n.y  di  liirof  ""fSdl  to 

Assen.bly  to  be  sun..ned  w'-  a  aut'  :  ;  „ u  r^'i  "'"  ""'.'"  'I"  '"  "''""  '^  "''  '''•"" 
and  cause.     And  I  doe  iurthcr  dircc ""r  ^  ul    e  t' hw  Z  "  ^  °"  ^"""  ""^  ^''"^"" 

rayseing  any  publi.ue  revenue,  unh  ^e  e.presJ:::;::^     ^       rtiXh ri:  ^""^"T^''  '1 
and  granted  un.o  n.e,  or  unto  n.c  .or  ,■  support  of  y^  (iovern:; :;::/,.:,:;;:."   77" 
shall  nppouU.     And  you  are  as  much  as  in  you  Ive.h  .o  ..ke  cilLctu      c. ^v   '  ,    " 

constant   iOs.abli.shment  for  raiseing  of  mom-y  su.licient  to  su- ,rtu  '"  T  •''''' '* 

th.  go..rncn.  of  those  parts  both  avil.  .  M.Jtary  ;  and  l:^'::^:^::!::^^^:! 
A.rpayu.gand  chsc  argeu-g  the  arreares  :h,w  due  to  yM , ..leers  ^  soldiers  ^kIo'::' 
o  t  e  governm.  And  are  not  ,o  ...ler  any  publlque  money  Wsoever  to  he  issue.l  or  ZZd 
0.  otlierwise  then  by  a  warr"  under  your  hand.  <"spoMcl 

And  it  is  my  e.xpre.sse  will  and  plea.sure  v' all  laws  w'soev.r  fnr  .!„.    ,      i 

good  cau«e,  nor  execute  yo'selle  or  by  a  Depu.y  any  of  r  -said'  .dices  nor  s^  ILr  p         .   ' 

execu.e  more  ollices  y"  one  by  a  Dei.uty.  •    ' 

And  1  doe  hereby  re.p.ire  and  comand  you  y'  noe  nums  life.  nuMuber,  freehold,  or  «oods   he 
akeu  away  or  harn.ed  in  any  o.'  ,he  pla.vs  und^  yo'  governed,  but  by  e  tabl.shed  a   .1     nl 
laws  not  repugna..t  to  bu,  as  nigh  as  nr,y  he  agreable  to  the  laws  of  the  ku.gdon.  ,•  Z 

Vou    are   to    take   care    that    drunkennesse    and    .iebaucherv  sweareing  and   idasph  my     « 

e    nd  conv..rsac.,n  may    .ring  scandall  thereupon.     Vou  are  to  give  all  due  encourage:^  . 
w.i)  (ontriDute  to  tluur  advantage.  ' 


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And  if  any  tiling  sliall  i.appen  w^"  may  be  of  advantage  or  security  to  any  of  tl.e  places 
under  yo'  governem' W-  is  not  herein  or  by  yo' comission  provided  for;  I  doe  hereby  allow 
unto  you,  w'"  advice  and  consent  of  my  Councill  to  take  or.l'  for  the  p'sent  therein,  giveing  me 
speedy  notice  thereof,  y'  see  you  may  receive  my  ratificacon  if  I  shall  approve  y'  same 
1  rov.ded  alwayes  that  you  doe  not  by  colour  of  any  power  or  authority  given  you,  comence  or 
declare  warr  w""out  my  knowledge  &  particular  comands  therein. 

Vo,i  are,  for  the  better  admini.stracon  of  justice  to  endeavour  to  gett  a  law  passed  in  the 
Assembly  wherein  shalbe  sett  the  value  of  the  mens  estates  either  in  goods  or  lands  imd'  w''" 
they  shall  not  be  capable  of  serving  as  jurors. 

I  <loe  also  hereby  authorize  you  w'-  advice  of  my  s-  Councill  to  elect  and  settle  such  and  soe 
many  Courts  of  Justice  &  in  such  places  as  you  shall  w-  advice  of  my  said  Councill  judge  to 
be  necessary  for  the  good  governem«  of  the  said  place  &  for  adjudgeing  and  determinein-.  all 
n.atl"  C.vdl  and  Criminall  wherein  you  are  to  take  care  that  y'  same  be  as  nere  answerable  to 
y  laws  and  Courts  of  Justice  in  England  as  may  be,  and  to  give  me  an  ace'  of  such  Courts  as 
you  shall  thmke  fitt  soe  to  erect,  to  y-  end  I  might  confirme  or  reject  the  same  as  I  shall  see 
cause,  but  the  said  Courts  may  proceed  and  hold  Uecognizance  of  such  matters  as  you  and  yo' 
Councill  shall  ajipoint,  uiitill  my  pleas.-uie  be  signityed  to  y"  contrary. 

And  I  doe  farther  h.-reby  authorize  and  empower  you,  w">  advice  of  my  said  Councill.  to 
make  contracts  &  agn-em"  w">  such  persons  as  shall  desire  to  take  any  part  of  the  lands  ^^  itliin 
my  said  gm-.-niem',  to  plant  and  improve,  and  to  grant  such  estates  as  slialhe  soe  contracted  for 
uiid'  y'  seal.,  of  my  governem'  at  and  u.id'  souih  certaiue  varelv  nnt  and  service  to  be 
reserved  to  me  and  my  heires;  w'"  ivnt  and  .service  1  doe  referr  to  l.e'settied  bv  vou  &  my  said 
Councill  according  to  your  best  discrecim. 

And  I  doe  alsoe  authorize  and  impower  you  to  pardon  and  n-mitt  any  fine  or  fines  w'"  by 
any  of  the  said  Courts  shall  he  sett  or  imposed  upon  any  person  or  bodys  politiip.e  or  corporate, 
and  alsoe  to  pardon  and  ivuiitt  all  manner  of  crimes  b..fore  or  after  conviction  (unless  the 
heynous  .•riiiu.s  of  high  Treason  and  wiKull  murtiier)  and  in  those  eases  if  you  shall  find  the 
Cnnmiall  capable  of  nieiry  and  par.lou,  you  may  then  reprieve  the  execution  of  tlie  jiuLmii' 
ag"  them  who  shalbe  c.nvicte.l  of  High  Tirason  or  murther  and  Iransmitt  to  me  the  true  state 
of  the  matter  and  the  grounds  &•  reasons  w'"  incline  you  to  jud-e  the  persons  objects  of  m.^rcy 
Aii.l  you  aiv  alsoe  w'"  advic.  of  my  said  Councill  to  erect  and  appoint  con'venient  houses 
and  otlKM-  nec'ssaryes,  for  CusLome-liouses  and  ,.v,tters  relating  thereunto,  in  siu^h  ports  and 
places  MS  you  shall  judge  convnieiK,  either  for  shipping  or  unladeing  any  goo.ls  or  merchandize. 
And  I  doe  alsoe  impower  and  authorize  you  w"'  a<K  ice  of  my  said  Councill  to  settle  and 
establish  a  M.hiia  of  the  iuhahitants.  to  he  mustered  &  disciplined  umV  such  oHic"  as  vou  shall 
uoi.nuate  an.l  appoint,  and  that  they  may  be  ready  in  case  of  any  invasion  o-  "suddaine 
n.surrecc.n.  to  oppose  the  enemy  ;  and  in  y'  case  you  are  to  le.vy  arme  and  employ  the 
inhabitants  ag«  such  forreigne  and  otli.T  enemyes,  repress,.,  fight  w'"  kill  and  destroy  tiiem ; 
And  lor  the  belter  siienglheniug  of  the  said  places,  you  may  w'"  advice  of  my  said  Councill 
.r:'ct  such  forls  \-  castles  and  other  tortilicacuns  as  shalbe  necessary  for  the  deli'm-e  thereof. 

^ou   are   alsou".  all   eonvenienl    sp,.e ter  y.,^   anixall   at    New    Vorke   to   ...,deav,.Mr   to 

asceii.niu.  ami  i,«,ee  y  iiouMdaiyes  of  my  territoryes  towards  Connecticut  w">  the  (iovern"and 
inhd.itaiits  of  Conneitecut,  and  you  are  to  send  over  to  me  true  and  exa<.t  Mapps  of  all  my 
Hitid  T"Titoryes, 


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You  are  to  permitt  and  suffer  all  such  Planters  as  are  now  upon  any  part  of  my  said  countreys 
and  have  begun  to  improve  their  plantacons,  quietly  to  hold  and  enjoy  their  said  lands  without 
disturbance,  and  the  laws  new  in  force  and  use  in  the  said  countreys  are  to  be  continued  and 
put  in  use  untiU  y-  same  shalbe  abrogated  or  changed,  in  such  manner  as  is  above  directed. 
But  you  are  not  upon  any  pretence  or  colour  of  law  or  other  establishm'  to  leavy  raise  or  take 
or  suffer  any  person  to  demand,  leavy,  raise  or  take  any  money  or  other  tilings  for  or  by  way 
of  Custome  or  impost,  for  any  goods  wares  or  merchandizes  imported  or  exported  by  any 
merch'  or  otiier  person  whatsoever,  untill  the  same  shalbe  enacted  and  established  by  law  to  be 
made  and  enacted  m  such  manner  as  is  above  menconed  and  directed. 

You  are  alsae  to  take  all  opportunityes  to  gaine  and  procure  from  the  Indians  upon  reasonable 
rates  and  termes  such  tracts  and  quantityes  of  ground  as  are  contiguous  to  my  other  lands  or 
convenient  for  my  territoryes  in  trade,  eitiier  sea  ports  or  others,  thereby  to  enlarge  and  secure 
my  territoryes. 

You  are  alsoe  to  consider  and  advise  W"  my  Councill  whether  it  wiibe  for  the  good  or 
prejudice  of  those  Countreys  in  gen"  and  also  what  particular  advantage  it  may  prove  to  the 
C.ttyof  .Newlorke  if  I  should  grant  unto  that  Citty  immunities  and  priviledges  beyond  W 
other  parts  of  my  territoryes  doe  enjoy  ;  and  w"  you  have  fully  instructed  and  infornied  vo' 
selfe    herein,  you  are  to  send  over  yo^  opinion  in  writeing  to  niee,  and  yo'  reasons  Ibr'w' 

therein  T  1 '"  '"  ^^''°"^' >'/  "'"^  ^'^^^  --J-  upon  W  you  ground  yo^  judgement,  and 
thereupon  take  my  resolucoii  what  to  doe  tliereiii.  .'     J     & 

And  you  siiall,  by  every  sliip  y'  saiie.  from  yo'  parts  for  England,  give  advice  to  me  of  <he 
ondicon  o.    r  ...  C„..,.,  „.,   ,,  ,,„   „,,^^  ,,„^^,  ^,.  ^,^^^,,^^   ^^^  ^.^^^    ^  ^ 

b  ^TV     T    •    "  "^"v  """  ^'■'""  '"  ''•"■  "^"'"^""  "'■  y'  '-''^  ♦«  ^^''^'  l'--M"i.l.  and 

con  .;■''' 'If  *;  ;  ■"  '  "'■'^"  ""'  ''""'  '"'  ^'"""1""^'  ^^■''"-»  >■""  "-  '»  -'vise  and 
consul  «-  y  prnicpall  Iniiabi.ants  and  trader  of  and  in  Aew  Yorke  to  tiie  end  the  trade 
tnereol  may  be  secure  and  improved  to  y'  best  advantage. 

And  lastly  1  do  hereby  or.F  and  direct  y-  in  case  you  shall  happen  to  depart  y'  life  in  .'  time 

r  le^r  Oft""'",'- '"  '"  '""■"  ■•"■"'•^-'''' ^'-^  then  y  Deputy  Uoven.  or  bee  who  shafbe  the 
Cl.eift  Oftic  und.  you  at  y^  time  of  yo^  decease  shall  take  upon  him  the  governem'  of  y'  said 
p  aces  &  colony  in  such  manner  as  you  are  to  doe,  and  observe  y'  instniccns  and  direcc/ms 

appoint  another  person  to  be  Govern'  thereof,  (iiven  under  my  hand  at  St  James's  th-  .>7- 
day  of  January  IGSjj, 


' 


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335 


Commission  of  Lucas  Santen  to  be  Collector  at  New -York. 

[  Xew-Tnrk  Entries,  CLI.  15.  ] 

Whereas  I  have  thought  fitt  out  of  y"  good  opinion  I  conceive  of  y"  integrity,  ability,  and 
fittnesse  of  Lucas  Santen  gen'  to  appoint  him  to  be  my  Collector  and  ReC  of  New  Yorke  and  its 
Dependencyes,  to  levy  collect  and  receive  all  and  all  manner  of  dutyes  dues  and  revenues  y'  now 
are  or  shall  arise  &  grow  due  to  n.e,  from  my  Ciistomes,  excise,  quitt  rf  rs,  or  by  any  other 
manner  or  way  w'soever.  I  doe  tlierefore  hereby  constitute  and  appoint  iUm  y'  s"*  Lucas 
Santen  to  be  my  Collector  &  Hec'  of  my  customes,  e.xcise,  quitt  rents  &■=  of  New  Yorke  and  its 
Dependencyes  accordingly.  To  .old  y«  said  place  w"-  y'  fee  or  sallary  of  two  hundred  pound 
p'  anil :  to  be  paid  him  out  of  sucii  money  as  shall  become  due  to  me  out  of  my  revenue  at  New 
York  afores-i  or  [in]  default  tiiereof,  by  my  Trear  and  llec'  Gen"  for  y'  time  being;  to  conience 
from  Our  Lady  day  next  ensueing,  and  to  continue  dureing  my  pleasure  only.  Given  und''  my 
hand  and  seale  at  S'  James's  y  17.  day  of  Feb>'  16SJ. 


Instructions  for  Lucas  Santen,  Collector  of  Xew-York. 

[  Ni'W-Viirk  Kiitries.  (XI.  46.  ] 

Instruccons  for  Lucas  Santen  gen'.  Collector  and  ReC  of  hi*  R"  H'  Revenue  at 
New  Yorke.  > 

You  shall  from  time  to  time  sue  long  as  you  shall  continue  &  be  employed  in  my  service  well 
and  truly  gatiier  collect  &;  receive,  ail  rents  rates  dues  dutye.s  i.ssues  and  proffitts  whatsoever 
comeing  growing  ariseing  or  any  wayes  payable  to  niee,  or  w^"-  sliall  come,  grow,  arise,  or  any 
ways  become  payable  to  me,  or  to  my  use  in  my  Colony  of  New  Yorke  and  y*^  lands  dominions 
ports  and  territoryes  thereunto  belonging  or  in  any  wise  apperteyneing,  asweil  by  customes 
excise  asses.sm"  impositions  or  otiierwise  howsoever  ;  and  to  y  end  you  may  make  a  true  and 
p'fect  ace'  to  me  or  w'"  1  sliali  aj)poiut,  of  all  my  s-"  revenue  ariseing  as  foresaid,  you  are  to  make 
distinct  and  p'fect  entn.es  into  sfverall  bookes  to  be  provided  for  y'  pnrpose. 

\o\\  shall  Weil  andjruh  collect  and  receive  all  rates  dues  and  dutyes  ariseing  and  payable 
unto  me,  for  my  ciistoiin's  at  New  Yorke  &"=  and  to  y'  end  you  are  to  make  entryes  of  all  goods 
imported  and  exported,  and  to  keepe  exact  ace"  of  all  moneyes  by  you  rec''  or  goods  in  lieu 
tiiereof,  and  make  distinct  and  perfect  entryes  into  bookes  (to  be  provided  and  kept)  of  y' 
customes  w'""  you  shall  receive  of  all  goods  .tiid  ni.*rchandues  as  well  forreigne  goods  imported 
to  New  Yorke,  as  goods  of  y  countrey  comeing  thitlier,  together  w'"  y'  names  of  y'  respective 
persons  from  w™  you  receive  the  same  w""  y'  ships  names  and  masters  names. 

You  shall  not  give  creditt  or  trust  to  any  mercii'  or  otiier  person  in  y'  forbearance  of  ready 
money  or  goods  in  lieu  thereof  in  paym'  of  t'lpse  customes  but  shall  re-Jeive  all  customes  upon 
passing  entryes,  unless  in  such  cases  where  you  shall  receive  positive  dirreccons  from  my  L'  Gov' 
und'  his  hand  in  writeing  in  that  behalfe,  and  you  are  to  take  especiall  care  y'  all  y«  s"  customes 


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iusl  aL'o.'"  ,f  ""i"',  ?'  ".""  "'"'''  ™''^'''  '"^"^  «'"^  ^°  "'y  ^'  «-'  "t  ^'«-  Yorke  a  true  and 
neci,.  at  New  lorke  or  eat  you  by  the  custon.ers  of  the  other  por.s  of  my  H„i,l  Colony  a.  often 

n.}  s  L  Gov  al  and  every  the  s"  sunu-  or  su.nes  of  money  as  you  .shall  receive  y'  same,  tak.inff 
^areo  dispose  of  y  said  goo.ls.  .oe  as  may  be  best  for  n.y  advantage  by  the  dhleo,,,,  ^  tv  ' 
L   Gov'  and  to  take  my  s"  L-  (iov'  rec':  (or  all  sueh  smnes  as  you  shall  p.y  t,,  bin. 

iou  shall  at  y'  Feast  of  the  Annuneiacon  of  Our  Lady  in  every  yea  re,  or  vV'Mn  ten  days 
a<ter.  fully  pay  „,  an.l  cleare  yo'  ace-  .-  „,y  L-  Gov'  of  all  y'  „.o„ey.s  or  go„  Ls  by  you  o  ec  ed 
or  due  o  me.  for  y'  yeare  ending  at  y'  Feast  afore.s-  as  alsoe  you  shall  call  for  and  sta.e  ~1 
of  r  other  offtc"  appointed  by  n.y  L'  Gov'  to  collect  my  Customes  in  all  other  Ports  of  n.y  said 
Colony  y  bey  n,ay  be  delivered  in  and  cleared  once  every  yeare  ogetber  u-  yo'  ovvne 
lou  shall  not,  directly  nor  indirectly,  either  in  yo'  ovvne  nan,e  r\e  ,„„„.  „;  ,^^^„^^^  ' 
other  person  or  persons  or  in  any  Co„,pany  or  partnership  u-  an,  >„her,  tra.ie  as  a  n.erch'  fol 
yo   selfe   or  as  a  J- actor  or  agent  for  any  other  in  or  for  any  goods  wares  or  n,ercbandi/es 

ou  shall  grant  noe  Bill  of  sight  or  suflerance  for  the  lan.lmg  of  any  goods  or  n.erchandi.es, 
but  onely  to  such  persons  who  shall  n.ake  oath  before  n.y  s-  W  C.n'  or  w-  be  shall  appoint  to 
rece.ve  y^  same,  that  they  have  neither  invoice  left'  or  other  advice,  wberebv  to  n.ake  kn  wne 
true  conte.Us  of  .such  goo,ls,  for  w".  they  desire  such  bill  of  sight  cr  suflerance,  unless     1 
the  goods  shalbe  brought  into  the  Kings  warehouse. 

In  case  of  miy  dilleren.-e  ariseing  'twixt  yo'  selfe  or  other  your  infnio'  oflic"  and  y-  nuMrh'  or 

amlstm™!  ""■'  "'"'"'"'"''  "'  '"'  ''"■"'  '""  "''"''"•''^"  ""  '"''''  l^-'-  ''''"-"' 

soi'vvell  ''f  '"  '"T^  ''  ""''^'  '"  '''•''"'"  •^"  ^''''■"  '"'"'-  '•*'  •^"'""  ''"■".'^■''  """'f'"'  ^v-  .-annot  he 
so  well  foreseene  here  as  observed  by  my  L'  (ioV  w"  be  shall  be  upon  y- place ;  you  arl 
tbe,efore  to  observe  and  follow  such  further  rules  and  direccons  as  you  si  all    ro  n  .  n  e  ,      ime 

3"  T  '""'^^T  y'  "^"""«->^  ™"-^"'^  -'  counting  of  anA,r  my  JZJZ.  \Z 
nnd' my  band  at  S- James's  the  as'h  day  of  Ap"  10N3.  " 


LONDON   DOCUMENTS:     IV. 


887 


Petition  of  the  Mayor  and  Common  Council  of  New-Yorh  for  a  7ieiv  Charter. 

[  Xcw-York  Papere,  I.  m.  ] 

To  the  Right  Honorable  Coll"  Thomas  Dongan  Esq'  Lieutennant  &  Governor  &  Vice  Admirall 
under  his  Hoyall  Highness  James  Duke  of  York  and  Albany  &«  of  New  York  and 
Dependencies  in  America. 

The  humble  peticon  of  the  Mayor  and  Aldennen  &  Comonalty  of  the  Cittv  of 
IVew  York.  ^ 

S/ii7cefh 

That  this  Citty  hath  had  and  enjoy.-d  seuerall  ancient  Customes  Priviledges  and  Immunitves 
which  were  confirmed  and  granted  to  (hem  by  Coll-  Richard  Nicholls  the  late  fJovernor  of  this 
Provmce  by  authority  u>;cler  His  Royall  Highness  A"  16G5  who  incorporated  the  Inhabitants 
thereof  New  Harlem  and  all  other  Inhabitants'  on  the  Island  Manhattans  whereon  this  Citty 
standeth  as  one  body  Politique  and  Corporate  under  the  Goverment  of  a  Mayor  Aldermen  an 
Shenft  m  which  maimer  it  hath  continued  in  practice  ever  since  and  hath  had,  used  and  enjoyed 
the  Customes,  Libertyes  and  priviledges  following,     \iz' 

1.  That  all  the  Inhabitants  on  the  Island  Manhattans  was  r.ider  the  Goverm«  of  the  Cittv  of 
New  York.  ^ 

2.  That  the  Governing  of  the  said  Citty  was  by  seven  Magistr:.tes  and  a  Schout  formerly 
called  Purgemaster  and  Schepen  now  one  AFayo'  six  Aldermen  and  one  Sheriffe. 

3.  These  Magistrates  had  power  to  appoint  all  inferior  Officers  as  Constables  and  Overseers 
Undersheriffs,  Cryers,  and  Marshnlls  throughout  the  whole  Island  and  also  did  make  such 
peculiar  Lawes^  and  Orders  as  they  judge  convenient  for  the  well  governeing  the  inhabitants  of 
the  s"  Corporacon  and  held  once  in  fourteen  dayes  or  oftener  on  Speciall  request'  or  occasion  a 
Court  of  Judicature  att  the  Citty  Hall  where  they  did  heare  and  determine  all  causes  and 
Matters  whatsoever  brought  before  them  by  Jury^  or  in  Equity  as  the  cause  required  The  Mayor 
or  clnef  Magistrate  had  power  to  determine  all  matters  that  came  before  him  under  forty  shillings 
witiiout  ai)peale  or  any  other  process  then  a  vorball  henreing  of  partyes. 

4.  The  Sheriffs  served  all  writts,  summons,  and  attachments  within  the  Limmitts  of  the 
Corporacun  and  officiated  as  Wattcrbaylitt'on  the  water. 

•5.  They  had  tlieire  owne  Clerkf  and  kept  the  Records  of  the  Citty  distinctly. 
G.  'I'his  Citty  was  the  Staple  porte  of  the  whole  Province  where  all  merchandize  was  Shipped 
and  iinloaden. 

7.  .None  were  to  bee  esteemed  freemen  of  the  citty  but  who  were  admitted  by  the  Magistrates 
aforesaid  and  none  before  such  admission  to  sell  by  Retayle  or  Exercise  any  handicraft  trade  or 
occnpacon  and  every  merchant  or  shopkeeper  was  to  pay  for  the  publique  use  of  the  Citty  three 
pounds,  twelve  shillings.     Every  handy  crafts  man  one  pound  foure  Shillings  on  being  made  free. 

8.  Noe  tfreenum  of  the  citty  was  to  bee  arrested  or  to  have  their  goods  attached  unless  it  was 


'  "All  mli.'i-»  iiilinliiting.' 
•  "  By  Lawn."     Ibid. 


I'elilioH  in  Council  Minute*,  V.  17.  —  Ed. 
'  "Dfsire."    Ibid.  *  "Juries."    {bid. 


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cStl'''''''  *'"*  *''''  ""'  ''""'""^  "^  ^°"^^^''"^  •-'"^y  *^^"-  F-t»^-  t«  '^^'•^"de  their 

b.!;  1°'  P^'-^.^^  a^'n^itted  to  trade  „p  Hudsona  River  except  hee  was  a  freeman  and  had 
been  an  nctuall  inhab.tnnt  „,  this  Citty  for  the  space  of  three  yeares,     And  if  any  ffreeman 
houy  bee  absen   out  o    the  Citty  the  space  of  Twelve  moneths  and  not  keepe  fire  Ld  candle 
and  pay  bcott  and  iott  sliouid  loose  his  flreedome. 

10.  All  that  Inhabite  up  Hudson's  River  were  forbid  to  trade  over  sea. 

of  N;w  Yofrbirr  V"  '°""'  ^  '•■^''''  "•■  '"•""  "'"'"^  '■°'-  ^-^P^'-^--  l'""  -  ^^e  citty 
fl„„         ,  ^         *  '  encouragm-  of  trade  and  keepeing  „p  the  Reputacon  of  New  York 

1-  That  the  said  Ctty  had  a  Co,n,.n  8eale  to  sen-e  for  the  sealeing  of  all  and  singular  th  -V 
affaires,  matters  and  businesses  touching  the  said  Corporacon.  ^ 

All   winch  said  ancient  Customes,    Priviledges   and    Libertyes  wee   the  said  Mayor  and 

Aldermen  m  behalfe  of  themselves  and  the  Cittizens  of  the  said  Citty  doe  humbly  print  and 

^re  ;h.:tThe"  '""I  ««-'  ""-""^  '^--^'-^  yo'  Hono'  in  their  behalfs  to  ^'3      d 

'a:^:.:^^:^::;:'''  ^"""™"' "  "'^'"  '^ ''-''-- '--  ^^^  «"^""  h*^'^—  with  these 

1.  That  the  said  Corporacon  hee  divided  into  six  wards. 

2.  That  the  ffreemen  in  each  ward  doe  once  every  yeare  elect  their  own  Officers  that  is  to  sav 

r  Th    '  H  Z     "'    ""  '"^  "'"'■'''■""■y  ''"■  "'•'  «"^'  Corporacon  and  Ward. 

3.  flat  there  bee  a  Major  and  a   Recorder  who  with  the  said  mx  Aldermen  and  six  Comon 


the 


"c!urnn.'rr'''"''"  '•"","''•'""'•••''  '-y  t>>«  ^'overnor  and  Council!  who  shall  bee  Judge  of 
7.    Iha    a  MH.nHe  bee  annually  appointed  by  the  Governor  and  Council!. 

convtie'rlorirrod''",'"' ':""  r^  '"^  ""-^■""  "''^•""■"^ «"""  """^  '■»■  -—y  &- 

n«  Hi     CstvTl  h    '  ",'"'  ""'"■"""'  *"  ^''""^  '"  ""  ♦'""  ""•'  ""'P'**  nnuner  and  forn.e 

Majesty  has  been  graciously  pleased  to  graunt  to  other  Corporacons  within  his  Realn  e 


'  "Uw,  ai.,1  OrJ..r^"     ro„„„/  iflnulr^  V   I«  -Ed 


•   copy    of   lh«    P«tition    in   the    CoKnr./ 


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389 


of  England  for  the  Obteyneing  of  whicl,  they  again  humbly  begg  Yo'  Hono'  to  become  theyr 
supplicant  whose  kyndeness  and  service  therein  shall  bee  most  thankfully  acknowledged. 
And  as  m  duty  bound  Yo'  peticoners  shall  ever  pray  &"= 

•  Beeremuth' 

Johannes  van  bruq 

John  Lawrence 

Pieter  Jacob  Marius 

Ja.  Graham 

Corn  S'-eenewijck 

XT       ^r    ,         .,  N-  Bayard. 

New  lorke.     Novemb'  9"'  16S3, 

By  order  of  the  above 

John  West  CI: 
(This  paper  is  endorsed  as  follows.) 

1.  Q.  for  a  Copy  of  y«  old  Charter. 

2.  if  the  Duke  intends  to  graunt  them  all  they  desire  and  in  y  same  words  of  the 

former  Graunt  W*  the  desired   additions  onely  adding  the  regulating, 
confirming  or  discharging  of  Officers  to  y"  Governor. 

3.  if  the  former  graunt  be  surrendered  w^--  ought   first  to  be  done    and   that 

to  be  menconed  as  part  of  the  Cousidercfis  moving  his  H'  to  graunt 
this  New  Charter. 
Q.  If  S'  John  Werdeu  or  some  other  of  y  Dukes  Officers  haue  not  y' 
Coppy  of  y  (Jrant  of  Incorporation  or  at  least  y  Warrant  to  y« 
Dukes  Counciil  fo  draw  it. 
But  I  think  it  absolutely  necessary  there  should  be  a  surrender  of  y  Old, 
o.hersvise  they  may  keep  all  their  Old  Priviledges  by  virtue  of  that 
and  take  y'  additions  by   this   new  one  without  Subjecting  their 
Officers  &"■  to  approbation  ^.  Refusall  &.'  of  y"  Gouerno" 

A.  P. 

[AtlRlI)  Popi'Lil) 


Lord  Baltimore  to  Mr.  Jihithwayt. 

t  M»r)l«n  t,  1.  B.  C.  M,] 

D,.„r  Sir  Pntuxent  Decemb.  7'"  (S3) 

The  beginning  <,(  the  Inst  month  I  writt  to  you  and  tlu-rein  gave  you  n.y  ack.u.wledgem"  for 
r  o hhgeing  Ire  of  the  S-  of  7ber.  wherein  you  very  kindlv  assured  n.e  that  nothing  voul.l  be 
cone  uded  by  the  C^.uncill  witiu.ut  hearing  n.e  ..,  ,„y  Agents,  ami  that  if  I  came  over  in  the  Spring 
you  heleeve.l  I  shoui.l  fin.i  that  huisnes  of  Delawar-  undetermined.  I  hope  (and  hv  your  favour  I 
p'sume  to  assure  n.y  selle,  that  1  may  he  heard  in  person  alore  the  I  .ords  oC  the  Council!  will  proceed 
ui  u  mutter  o<  tiuU  concerue  to  my  interest  iiere,  und,  w'"  gives  me  still  the  greater  conlidence.  1 


'  Will.  Buckman 


he  wti  Utputi-  M«j or ;  Mr.  8teei.wyc«  l.,iiig  the  Mayor  of  th«  city  at  the  doto  of  thi>  I'etition.  —  Ko. 


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shall  have  liberty  to  appear  in  person  to  mako  out  my  right  to  Delaware,  is,  that  my  father  in  life 
m,e  and  smce  las  decease  I  have  petitioned  His  Royal  Highnes  for  a  hearing  of  ihat  matter; 
but  H.s  H.gmes  his  greater  affaires  did  not  afford  time  for  it  whilst  I  was  in  England :  so  that 
snice  I  sought  for  a  hearing  of  that  'business,  so  far  as  w-  good  manners  became  me  towards 
His  Highnes,  it  would  now  be  somew-  hard  that  in  my  absence  I  should  be  concluded.     S'  it  is 
a  matter  of  that  importance  to  me,  that  I  dare  not  comitt  the  managem'  of  it  to  the  best 
Agents  1  can  procure  to  act  for  me  in  my  absence  ;  therefor.  I  earnestly  recommend  to  y'  kindnes 
tliat  you  will  continue  moveing  for  some  time  to  be  given  me  for  my  appeareing  in  person  at  the 
Councill  Board ;  where  I  hope  to  be  the  latter  end  of  May  next,  and  shall  then  deer  all  things 
80  as  may  fulhe  satisfie  the  Lords  of  His  Ma""  most  hon-"  Privy  Council,  of  my  right  to 
Delaware,  that  part  I  meane  w«-  lyeth  to  the  Southward  of  ye  d.gree  of  40  Northerly  latitude. 
And  If  my  unkind  neighbour  V.- I'enn  or  his  Agents  are  able  to  make  out  that  there  were 
Dutch  seated  at  Delaware  afore  my  pattent  for  MaryH  was  granted,  (w'"  will  be  somwh<  hard  to 
prove)  I  «-,ll  then  make  it  plainly  appeare  that  such  Dutch  were  usurpers,  and  were  utterly 
disown  d  by  the  btates  of  Holland.     Of  this  I  have  undeniable  testimonies,  such  as  M'  Penn 
wil  not  withstand,  and  possibly  I  shall  then  be  able  to  produce  some  thing  under  Pena's  hand 
to  the  same  purpose.     S^  i  „,„  ,„  „.^.„  ^^^^^^  ^^j  ^^^^.^^^  ^.^,^  ^^^^^^^  ^^  ^^^.^  ^.^^^  ^^^^^  ^ 

onely  beg  a  personall  hearing,  and  tliat  you  will  become  a  Solicitor  for  me  therein  is  the  favour 
and  kindness  I  beg  at  y'  hands,  w'- 1  will  gratefully  owne  as  becomes  one  that  already  is 

Good  Sir. 

Y'  obliged  faithfuH  Servant 
To  my  worthy  frcind,  ^  Baltemore 

M'  William  Blathwaite 

at  Whitehall 
via  Scilly 


^  ■■  »  ■■  » 


Sir 


Sir  John    Werden  to  Gavernor  Dongan. 

[ Ncw-Vork  7■;ntrll•^  tl.I.  47. J 

S'  James's  10""  March  (sj) 


Jo     ett"of  the4-DecMast  and  all  the  other  papers  and  laws,  w-  vou  have  sen.  by  M' 
ralbot    are  rec   and  though  the  Duke  be  absent  (at  Newmarke.t  «-  the  King)  ,1...  Dukes  (Li >" 

all  possible  hast  in  lettmg  you  have  y  result  of  their  opinions  and  his  H"  W  on!"  thereupm. 

In  the  ■nterum  because  we  lu-are  of  a  ship  g.,..ing  henc  verv  so.-.e  (in  a  day  or  t«")  b     .re 
t  IS  possib  e  to  npen  things  for  you,  I  doe,  by  the  Com"  .lire.;..,,  wri  .=  y-  to  vo     I  Iv  to    i  e 

lin  particular  siaii.;i;,:i;;::;;:::4:::^:;;'"- ""-  - -  y--i«'^~.  -^ 

yoftin'thrir  "'"  f ':'";^'""''  ("'^'^  ■•"••  ^"-  -y  »-  '--t)  tl..  com- desire  me  to  tell 
you.  th..t  they  know  not  whether  any  q,o  flanantn  be  brought  ag"  them  or  not,  and   they 


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desire  to  know  w'  matf  there  is  ag«  them  to  ground  such  a  processe  upon,  as  alsoe  they  desire 
to  know  more  particularly  w'  the  advantages  to  the  Duke  may  he,  in  case  he  gett  a  pattent  of 
the  s"*  Island  and  its  Dependancyes. 

And  in  regard  the  Com"  have  already  under  their  thoughts  severall  amendm"  fitt  to  be  made 
in  the  long  bill  W^"  contaynes  the  Charter  of  Libertyes  and  Priviledges,  and  Revenue,  and  y' 
p'haps  in  this  latter  part  it  were  fitt  to  make  the  s"  amendments  at  the  first  meeting  of  the 
Assembly  (w"^"  you  expect  will  be  in  May  next)  I  am  therefore  desired  by  the  Com"  to  hint 
them  to  you. 

1"  All  goods  that  are  to  pay  custome  by  estimate  of  their  prime  cost  should  be  rated  (ad 
valorem)  as  they  are  worth  in  New  Vorke  (as  was  used  heretofore)  otherwise  false  invoices  may 
be  produced  to  rend'  y'  goods  of  nmch  lesse  value  than  they  are,  and  such  invoices  may 
purposely  be  sent  from  England. 

The  Entry  of  the  goods  (as  to  their  Quality)  may  be  made  according  to  invoice,  but  the  rate 
of  their  value  to  be  sett  by  the  Customer,  and  if  any  disagreem'  be  therein,  to  take  paym'  of 
dutyes  in  kind.  And  the  bett'  to  establish  this  for  the  future  it  will  doe  well  if  you  can  gett 
the  Assembly  to  agree  on  a  Booke  of  Rates,  as  is  done  in  England,  upon  most  usuall 
Comodityes. 

2.  If  any  goods  be  landed  they  ought  to  pay  full  dutyes;  although  you  doe  give  leave  to 
ships  who  doe  not  breake  bulke,  or  for  such  goods  as  remaiue  in  the  ship  laden,  to  depart  freely 
to  another  Port. 

3.  One  wittnesse  ought  to  bo  suflp  ;  •  t  to  give  testimony  of  any  fraud  relateing  to  the 
Customes,  and  not  two  (as  yo--  Bill  nieiu  ons)  w"-  will  be  difficult  in  most  cases  to  find.     • 

Upon  S""  Edm''  Andros  desire  the  Com"  doe  hereby  recommend  to  you  the  furthering  w""  all 
just  favour  his  pretension  to  some  publique  debts  oweing  to  him,  (or  moneys  lent  by  him  to 
the  inhabitants  of  iNew  Yorke  and  Long  Island. 

As  to  the  hint  you  give  of  French  nit>n  eomeing  from  Canada  to  live  and  trade  in  New  Yorke, 
the  expediency  tiiereof  seenies  onely  fitt  to  be  Judged  of  by  experience  :  hut  if  any  of  y™  are 
willing  to  come  and  settk'  and  plant  in  yo'  governem'  you  will  have  reason  to  incourage  them  ; 
only  you  are  to  weigh  well  whetiier  y'  French  (iovern--  in  tiiose  parts  may  not  take  oflence  at  it, 
Hoe  as  may  cause  some  misintelligence  betweene  our  Nations. 

The  Connn"  are  unanimous  in  it,  that  noe  lands  beyond  the  hounds  of  E.  and  West  Jersey 
(betwixt  the  Ifivers)  ought  to  he  separated  from  yo'  governem'  upon  any  termes.  and  y'  you 
should  use  great  care  to  hinder  AF  I'eu  and  tiie  inhabit"  of  both  Jerseys  from  obstructing  y' 
Peltry  trade  of  New  York,  and  \'  in  ord'  to  y*  you  should  prevent  all  you  can  the  uniteing  of 
any  part  of  eillier  Jersey  with  M'  Pen  (who  as  you  observe)  is  very  intent  on  his  owne  interest 
in  those  parts. 

I  have  signifyed  to  the  Earle  of  Rochester  that  the  Dukes  Com"  did  reconicnd  to  his  LordP 
(and  the  Treasury)  yo'  desires  to  luive  A' 1500  to  pay  yo'  debts  &"  His  Lordsi-  told  me  he  would 
enquire  into  yo' ace'  and  then  I  should  have  his  farther  answer;  I  wish  it  may  prove  .o  yo' 
likeing,  and  soe  remaine 


Yours  &,' 


For    the    Hon'''    Co".    Dongan 
His  H"  H"  Lieu'  and  (Jov'  of 
New  Yorke  &  its  Dependancyes 


J.  W. 


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Gen-it    Van  Sweeringen^.s  Account  of  the  settling  of  the  Dutch  and  Swede. 

at  the  Delaivare. 

[  Maryland,  I.  B.  c.  85.  ] 

of  the  40".  Degree  .Northern  latitude  by  the  Dutch  and  Sweedes  (Viz-) 
In  tlie  yeare  1G4S.  the  Dutch  haveing  had  bad  successe  in  thp  Nnrth  t?-      .  r 
had  bin  driven  by  the  New  Eng,and^.en.  the;r::;d  t  ,o  ke  t  v^:    TtJuT  ''''\ 
hav-en,g  n.fon.ation  of  that  River  othervvayes  called  Delaware,  fon.erly  bougt   btone  A^  L." 
God.n  ,ron,  the  Indians,  a  Sloope  was  fitted  out  with  son,e  car^oe  to  trace  .'t    the  sTid   n 
of  that  river.     They  landed  first  at  a  place  called  by  the  In.linnV  '         '"^''  ^^'^  '""^  ^"''"^n^ 
found  out  a  Creeke  navigable  for  a  sloope.  as  I  wa    iirted        , le  3^7'  "     "  •^''^^ 
with  these  men  that  landed  there  ^  ^  ^^"'  acquainted 

Wl,™e«p„n  ll,ey  r..t.,n,  ,!«„,,  ™  if  ,    "  '"":'^'" "  '>  »'  *:"el»'"l  •!'«  Whore.  Ce.k. 

Delaware,  and  there  cast  Anchor  nt  .,  n  ,        ^  '"''  '■"•'■"«*'  """  ""'  '•'■^•»''-  "'' 

hooke.  but  n,islikei:;ta  v^  nt'Z;  ^.J^'f  "'  '"''T''''  '''''  •-"""  «-''«- 

called  Newcastle ;  there  theU)erce ived  ^^   7        "'',V'  anchor  at  the  sand  point  now 
nine  miles  lower  on  the  vZ  ZZi     u  7\  ?:;'  '''^"•'''  "'"'"'^''  ^'"^  '^-'^'"^  "^'""t 

supposed  ,0  come  from  Ml^^li^u/vi^Xif '^^ '"''''''''  "^'"^'"'^'^'  ""^'^  ^"^"«^'  "-»  -re 

Company  i„\hisnian„er|:^H,!;;  "7  .^^  V^  '""'^"  "''  '''  "  ^  ^"'^'" 
upon  by  comand  from  tliMiem-r  on  M^  .•;;;"'!''*'" '''''  '"  "^"^  ^'^■'■^-  ^^■'"■'•'- 
tl.ey  first  landed  after  their  misi  .  /  ;"  ':  '"VT"  "  '"^^  ""  "'-  -'"'  1-"^  -"• - 
"gainst  the  Indians  and  Cl.ris.i.n  o  , '  \.  f  '''"/l''-^ '"'"'«  -"  '-'i"  ''"•  H'eir  .security 
Secrefary.  someUmes  ..J^Z;  L    ::";;;:  ^s      I^^VT.  '" ^"""V""''^ 

a::iz;r;;i.;;;;\;::r '"i:^ '"  "rf"^ '- ""--'--  .--'i  -:'';;"" ;;: 

in  this  nKuiu'ihi,  1    ■"";'"'  "'  ?'""^  '""'  ''"'''""•"'  ""•'  1'-^  '"  '"«  '-H>.      ' 
t..e  Sweedes  did  ^t  l^i   ^H v  1^:;^  ^  ^  r!/ n  '  ^"^"■""  '^.",'""-  "■"  ^'^^  ^^^  ^^hen 
with  freemen  and  soldiers,  W^  a     ov"  ^^    h  ^  "T-  """  "'""""  """"  ^•"''«""  «""•' 

a  -or  Henric  Hengan  and  ..cob :;.:;;:: t.:^;::  r^ih^^^i;::''-'  ^^"- 

'  Qu.  Couuectiiut  r  —  Ed. 


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Upon  tlieir  arriveall  in  Delaware  they  askt  leave  of  the  Dutch  to  refresh  themselves  with 
water  to  which  the  Dutch  yeilded  not  imagining  they  had  any  designe  upon  tiiat  place ;  but  the 
Sweedes  haveing  got  ashoare  made  y'  Dutch  quitt  their  possessions  and  were  turned  to  their 
shift,  as  before.  And  then  tlie  Sweedes  with  a[8]  little  right  as  the  Dutch  had  done  before, 
possest  themselves  of  that  River;  they  haveing  thus  lost  the  South  River  as  they  had  afore 
lost  the  North  River,  the  West  India  Company  being  very  poore  and  noe  wayes  able  to 
encounter  the  Sweedes,  they  resolved  upon  a  protest,  which  thev  made  ag'  the  Sweede  for 
dispossesseing  them  of  their  possessions:  which  the  Sweede  little  reguarded. 

After  this  the  Company  stated  their  case  to  the  citty  of  Amsterdam ;  the  Citty  being  full  of 
money  doth  resolve  to  assist  the  said  Company  in  order  to  restore  them  to  their  former 
possessions. 

In  the  yeave  1G54  the  Citty  of  Amsterdam  did  cause  a  ship  to  be  fitted  out  witli  thirty  six 
grente  gunns,  being  called  the  Waegli,  and  manned  accordingly,  whereof  was  comander  Cap' 
Ivoning,  which  said  Cap'  and  otiier  officers  1  knew  very  well,  and  had  relation  of  some  of 
them  what  was  past  at  that  time.  Tlie  Sweedes  in  the  meane  time,  being  interlopers,  keepe  a 
trade  with  the  Indians  :  the  Governo--  going  to  Sweedland  left  his  son  in  law  rapnsij  the 
goverment,  and  the  fort  at  the  Sandpoint  which  they  took  from  the  Dutch  being  very 
inconsiderable,  was  enlarged  by  them  and  called  Cassimeirs,  and  another  fort  builded  five  mile 
higher  was  called  Ciiristina. 

The  head  of  Cliesepeake  Bay  in  Maryland  was  not  att  tliat  time  seated,  and  soe  the 
]\Iarylander8  did  not  much  take  notice  either  of  the  Sweedes  or  Dutch,  they  looking  upon  them 
both  to  be  onely  traders  and  soe  here  to  day  and  gone  tomorrow;  there  being  noe  navigacon 
or  road  betwixt  the  head  of  the  Bay  and  Delaware,  I)y  which  meanes  the  Mary  landers  could 
be  informed  of  the  proceedings  of  the  Dutch  and  Sweedes,  Afterwards  the  Company  repossest 
tliemselves  with  the  assistance  of  that  frigatt  called  the  Waegli,  which  y'  Citty  of  Amsterdam 
had  sent  to  that  purpose. 

In  the  meane  time  arrived  a  ship  from  Sweedland,  and  heareing  the  Dutch  had  got  their 
former  possessions,  tooke  a  greate  many  Indians  on  board  theire  ship  upon  the  decke  in  sight  of 
the  Dutch,  and  soe  without  any  hindrance  past  by  the  fort  Casimer  of  which  the  Dutch  had 
possession  and  from  whence  they  might  lia\e  sunck  the  Sweedes  ship,  but  that  they  were 
afraid  of  killing  the  Indians  then  on  board,  in  that  manner;  for  both  the  Nations  aswell  Sweedes 
as  Dutch  did  strive  on  both  sides  to  please  and  not  to  disoblige  the  Indians,  in  considerncon  of 
the  trade  upon  which  lliey  wholly  depended. 

The  Sweeds  ship  sailed  up  as  high  as  Tenacum  hideing  themselves  in  a  creeke,  therefore  is 
called  to  this  day  the  Schuyl-kill  in  Knglish  Hideing  Creeke.  The  Swtedes  yeilded  themselves 
up,  most  of  their  Officers  went  home  exceiit  their  Caj)'  and  Lieuten' Henryc  Hengen  their  factor 
mid  Heer  Lawrence  theire  priest ;"  all  which  persons  1  knew  very  well  &  have  had  severall 
tunes  a  full  relation  of  what  was  done  in  those  dayes  ;  the  soldiers  remaineing  in  the  country 
as  inhabitants  amongst  the 'Butch  who  together  made  a  considerable  numbei,  &  soe  became  ns 
it  were  a  Colony  or  a  Comoii  Wealth. 

The  Company  being  soe  indebted  to  the  Citty  of  Amsterdam  as  to  the  setting  out  of  a  man 
of  warr  in  reduceing  the  South  l{i\er  into  theire  possession  againe,  they  were  resolved  to  make 

llfv.  I,A\vBKN(  K  CnARLix  T,,.KENn»  cuiiK-  t(i  til.'  nfliiwiiic  nhiMit  Ihc  ycnr  Itlsn,  nmt  presUled  over  the  Lutliernn  churcliea 
at  TiniiMiM,  1111,1  ChiiMirm.  H,.  .li,..|  i„  1,WH.  M.moirs  of  Ih-  I{ht.,.-i,'al  Soviet,,  of  PenntyUania,  III.  pt  i.  109.  His  life 
Wfl»„Moof  ,MnH,l.'nil.|o  liiulsan.l  tn.ul.les;  f..i-  %  r.c.ril  of  « liicli,  «.,.  Haiard'i  Annah  ofPcnntuhania.  —  Zt>. 


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sale  of  their  said  title  unto  the 


id  Ci 


y,  which  likewas  was  required  from  the  other  side  ;  soe 
both  parties  were  soon  agreed,  tlie  Company  being  rid  of  their  uncertain  title,  did  not  onely  pay 
their  debt,  but  is  supposed  had  money  to  boote. 

In  fine  the  Citty  of  Amsterdam  were  made  Lords  and  Patrons  of  that  Colony  in  Delaware 
River,  whereof  I  myselfe  have  had  a  p'usal  of  some  papers  concerning  those  matters. 

A  Ship  called  the  Prince  Maurice  was  provided  to  goe  to  the  said  Colony,  a  Governo'  and 
Councell  appointed,  and  a  Company  of  soldiers  consisting  of  about  sixty  men  put  aboard,  and 
I  myselfe  was  made  Supra  Cargoe  over  the  said  ship  and  goods,  tiiere  being  to  the  number  of 
one  hundred  and  eighty  souls  aboard  the  said  ship,  wliich  sailed  out  of  the  Texeil  the  25"-  day 
of  December  IGoG  ;  The  said  passengers  comeing  into  Delaware  in  a  ship  called  tlie  B  ;aver, 
hired  at  New  Yorke,  after  tlie  ship  Prince  Maurice  was  lost.'  This  was  the  SS"-  day  of  Aprill 
10-57.  when  we  toke  possession  of  the  fort  now  called  Newcastle,  and  the  soldiers  of  the  West 
India  Company  quitted  the  same. 

After  this  Cap'  Criger  being  comanded  to  goe  for  Maryland,  then  called  by  us  Virginia,  upon 
the  Isle  of  Kent  the  If"  day  of  September  1657.  he  returned  againe  and  reported  that  the 
hnghsh  Governo'  was  p^paring  to  coiiu.  over  to  Delaware.  Whereupon  good  watch  was  kept 
and  the  fort  putt  into  repaire  and  likewise  the  freemen  of  the  towne  kept  to  their  duty.  The 
English  desisting  from  theire  designe  wee  had  no  repulse  from  that  side. 

The  Governor  and  Ministers  of  State  in  Maryland  comeing  to  understand  that  the  Dutch  and 
Svveedes  encreased  in  Delaware,  that  they  began  to  make  Settlem'  there,  and  that  in  time  it 
would  be  a  hard  matter  to  remove  them  or  make  them  sensible  that  they  were  within  the 
p^cncts  of  Maryland,  which  had  not  been  much  reg.iarde.l  before  by  the  Officers  of  Marvlaud  ; 
for  in  my  opinion,  the  considered  the  Dutch  and  Svveedes  onely  as  traders,  not  haveingany  selled 
goverm'  or  Governo'  before. 

Now  in  the  yeare  1050  deputyes  were  sent  from  Maryland  to  the  town  of  New  Amstell,  I 
myselfe  being  then  one  of  the  Councell  and  Comissary  Generall  for  the  Citty  of  Amsterdam  in  that 
place.  The  Deputies  were  Coll :  Nathaniell  Uty,  Maj-"  Samuel'  Goldsmith  and  M'  George  Ttv, 
with  severall  persons  of  note  in  Maryland  Jacob  Young  being  then  Interpreter.  Coll :  Uty  tluni 
produced  liis  letters  of  credence,  signed  (.Josias  Fendall)  and  the  protest  was  read  and  signed 
(I  hi.ap  Calvert)  wherein  was  sett  forth  (soe  neere  as  I  can  remember)  the  injury  done  to  tlie 
Lord  Baltemore  by  their  unlawful!  and  forcil.h-  possession  kept  by  them  of  those  partes  in  his 
LoP'  Province ;  and  that  his  Lo-  against  his  will  should  be  forct  to  use  the  extremety  of  annes, 
if  that  parte  of  his  Countrey  was  not  delivered  up ;  some  copves  of  records  tending  to  his  LoP' 
purpose  were  produced;  what  they  were  I  cannot  now  remember.  Wiiereupon  the  said 
Deputyes  were  dismist,  and  upon  the  same  day  a  rumor  went  all  the  towne  over,  that  Major 
Goldsmith  at  a  house  of  Alargarett  Davies  a  Scotch  woman  did  publiquely  proclaim  to  our 
inhabitants,  att  least  to  those  that  were  there  p'sent,  that  all  land  thenceforth  was  to  be  taken 
up  under  a  Patent  from  my  L"  Baltemore,  and  the  land  taken  up  steady  was  to  be  held  under 
him  by  the  same  autiiority :  which  was  very  ill  taken  by  us  and  wee  resolved  to  stopp  those 
hott  proceedings  ;  but  upon  considerations  and  other  reasons  wee  past  it  l)y  for  that  time. 

Againe  in  the  yeare  1000  did  app.-are  att  Amsterdam  in  Holland,  Cap'  Janit^  Neale,  being  a 
person  deputed  from  the  Lord  Baltimore,  protesting  in  the  name  of  Ca;ciliu8  Baron  of  Baltimore 
m  a  manner  and  forme  as  afbre  the  Deput\,  ,s  had  done  att  Delaware. 

'  Thi.  ve»el  wu  wrecked  off  Fire  I.land,  L.  I.,  on  tJie  ni|{ht  of  8th  March,  1687.  —  En. 


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Jan  '  N    7l"f  ''"'  ^  '"  ""'  "'''  '''"'  ^"'"'-^  """««  '"  Amsterdam,  where  the  said- 

James  Neale  dulappeare  and  protest  by  Notariall  act,  of  the  wrong  done  to  his  Lordship  by 
H  e.r  „„„,ter,sof  btate  m  America,  by  usurpeing  and  unlawfully  possesseing  a  considerable  part 
o  IMS  provn.ce  o.  Maryland  es,,ecinlly  that  part  which  was  called  by  the  name  of  Delaware 
Bay  demand,„,not  onely  the  restouracon  of  the  said  territoryes  soe  unjustly  deteined  with 
at  sfacfon  also  tor  the  n.jury  his  Lop  hath  susteined  thereby.     The   West  Ldia  Company 

t  St^  '  Tu  rTT'^^  '''''  ^°'^""^  ^''^  ^^"-  ^y  ^'*--"  -'-oy  g-nted  to  them  by 
the  states  o  Holland,  that  they  were  resolved  by  vertue  of  the  same  octeroy  to  defend  their 
J-t  and  lawfull  t.tle,  with  su..h  n.eanes  as  God  and  nature  hath  put  into  their  hands,  and  ot 

.  tt  D  l.uvae.  W  h..reup„n  wee  did  resolve  to  quit  the  Whore-kill,  thinking  it  better  to  quitt 
t  at  place  then  to  run  the  hazard  of  weakening  New  An.stell.  The  Knglisif  then  can.e  out  of 
M.   y  and   fron,  a  part  now  called  Somersett  County  and  drew  neere  the  WhorekiU,  tradeing 

settle  m  that  parte  of  the  country.  Tiu,  CMtty  of  Au.sterdam  thereupon  did  send  us  expresse 
.  riHi'  r  r''"V'"'"''  K"SlLsh.nen,  and  in  case  they  wiuld  not  remove  then  to 
.  on  pell  them  by  torce  of  arn.s.     All  this  while  wee  stood  upon  our  defence  against  Maryland. 

A  Comn^ander  and  s.xtene  men  were  sent  to  the  WhorekiU  to  take  possession  againe,  but 
n  ther  resolucn   was  taken  a  short  tiu.e  at^er  to  call  the  said  soIdiLs  back,  and  soe  the 

horek,lI  was  lef^^  agauu..     The  Citty  of  An.sterdau,  hereby  was  very  n^uch  discouraged,  and 

d,d  absolutely  n.chne  to  leave  and  abandon  the  said  Colony  as  app'eared  bv  their  write    " 

a  d  scarceuesse  of  goods  &  provisions  they  did  send  in.     Whereupon  I  n.v  self^  was  deputed  for 

Holland  for  a  whole  yeare,  ivsideing  there,  to  renu.ustrate  y-  ..on.lition  of  the  said  Coionv,  and 

o  enco,u-age  the  Ctty  of  Amstenlan,  to  goe  on  with  their  designe  ;  which  att  last  thev  undertooke 

by  new  resolutu.1.,  charging  us  strictly  not  to  omitt  in  makeing  a  division  betweene  the  Endi.l, 

m-.ghbors  an.l  us  to  t'.e  end  they  n.ight  not  receive  any  repulse  fron,  that  side,  as  un.y  appeare 

by  their  owne  infers  uri.teu  to  the  Coverno^  an.l  Councell  att  Delaware.     To  which'  end  thev 

ordered  us  to  build  a  for,  upon   ifitten  Island,'  neare  where  they  .lid  thinke  the  division  n.igh't 

!.>•;  yet  notuuhs.au.ling  ,l,at  .livision  not  to  be  absolutely  conclusive,  but  provisionally ;  for 

--d,.luot,u,..u.ltoco„t,.stwith  Maryland  ab.,ut  n.y  L.u-d  Baltimore  his  patent  read,  n' Mo 

I..-  »or,u.th  d..gn.e  o,  latitu.le,  but  at  ran.h.nu.,  s..e  neere  as  wee  coul.l  ag'ree  to  draw  a  H.le 

..,u..en..  ,h..  Uyogov..n„ents,  w.v  b..ing  infonue.l  that  the  Schuilkiil  did  lye  muler  forty  .h'grees 

larre  above  Delaware  t..wne.     1  n,ys.>l(i.  ..oul.l  n.^vr  heare  then:  speake  to  what  de.r.-e  ,i,ey 

1-  tended    when  I  was  that  whole  yeare  in  H..llan.l,  neither  did  any  s.u.h  thing  appeare  in  any 

oMhe.r  l.-tters;  on.-ly  agr..e  with  your  neighbors  in  Maryland,  for  feare  .^f  opposicon  fron,  that 

In  th..  year,.  IOC, I  ..-riv..,!  Coll.  Xidas  set  out  by  his  Ma"-  whereupon  the  f.,rt  and  counfy 
wa  br.,ught  un.ier  subnnssion  by  SMfob.-rt  Carr  as  deputed  with  two  shipps  to  that  int..nt! 
S^H..be,-,  Ca,r  ,hd  pro...s,  oft..,,  to  n,e  that  he  did  not  c.m.e  as  an  enemy!  but  as  a  freind 
.l-nan.hng  onely  „.  f.ein.lshipp  what  was  y'  Kings  right  in  that  countiy.  -There  wa.  f. i.m' 
■•..".  .l.e  t  my.,1  An,ster.Ian.  and  the  inhabitants  ther.Mbout.  one  hun.hv.l  sheep  &  ,hi,-ty  .' 
•..rty  h..rses,  hf.y  „..  s.x.y  ro.u.  an.l  ox..,.,   ,1...  ,.un.l>er  of  betw....,,..  sixty  a„,l  seventy  „eg,-o..s. 

.,;  ::::r::::;r ;5,^;:i::;:;::::n,;r^  ::,::;;:::-;;;■"  ■■ ■■  ■-' '■  -  -  '-"•■•■  - ■  -.  .^ 


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brewhouse.  stillhouse,  and  all  materialls  thereunto  belonging,  the  produce  of  the  land  for  that 
yeare,  as  come  hay  &c  were  likewise  seized  by  S'  Robert  Carr  for  the  use  of  the  King  and 
likewise  the  cargoe  that  was  unsold,  and  the  bills  for  what  was  sold.  They  also  gott  in  their 
custody  beu,g  all,  to  the  value  so  neere  as  I  now  can  remember  of  f.ure  thousand  pounds 
sterhng  likewise  armes  powder  and  shott  in  a  greate  quantity,  foure  and  twenty  greate  gunns 
were,  the  greatest  part,  transported  to  New  Yorke.  The  Dutch  soldiers  were  taken  prisoners 
&  given  to  the  merchant-man  that  was  there,  in  recompence  of  his  service,  and  into  Virginia 
they  were  transported  to  be  sold,  as  it  was  credibly  reported  by  Sir  Robert  Carrs  officers  and 
o  her  persons  there  liveing  in  the  towne.  All  sorts  of  tooles  lor  handicraft  tradesmen  and  all 
P  owgeer  and  other  things  to  cultivate  the  ground  which  were  in  the  store  in  great  quantity,  as 
likewise  a  8aw  Mill  to  saw  planke  ready  to  sett  up,  and  nine  sea  buyes  with  their  iron  chaine. 
great  quantities  of  phisicall  meanes  besides  the  estate  of  Governo'  Debonissa,"  and  mvselfe 
except  some  household  stuffe  and  a  negroe  I  gott  away  and  some  other  moveables  S' Lhetl 
Carr  did  pennitt  me  to  sell.  nujeri 

Coll:  Mcklus  understanding  what  S'  Robert  Carr  had  gott  att  Delaware  tooke  all  againe 
from  the  said  Sir  Robert  Carr  when  the  sai.l  Coll:  came  there  againe  in  p'son  (as  I  was 
informed)  being  upon  the  way  for  Maryland.  ^ 

There  was  likevvise  a  boate  dispatched  to  the  WhorekiU  and  there  plundred  and  tooke 
possession  of  all  effects  belonging  to  the  Citty  of  Amsterdam,  as  alsoe  what  belonged  to  th 

to  lt"curT  :  :T'  '"  "  ■"'  '"'•'^'  "^•^°^'^'"«^''  ••^"•^^  -""-  by oneof  thau-on  pa^ 
Wloa^l^l  L  1  ,"  r;*""'  '"  "''"'  letter  complaint  was  made  that  the  Indians  at  the 
W.oiekill  had  declared  they  never  sold  the  Dutch  any  land  to  inhabitt. 

I  have  omitted  what  past  in  the  yeare  lGo9.  when  severall  of  the  Dutch  came  away  from 
Delaware  and  sheltered  themselves  under  the  goverment  of  Marvland,  son.e  un.ier  p^tenJe  th 

nlir  r'    ""  "r"^  """'  ""  ^^'"^^^  '""^  ^^-^^  "-'  --  ^S"^  -  ^'^'^  ^o  .1  e     . ,      e 

D  1™   '''!^  «"PP°-  ^'-y  -"J-tured  by  the  difference  there  was  betweene  Maryland  & 
Delaware     I  myseife  went   to  Maryland   to   demand  those   p^sons   backe   againe   fJom  the 
Lieutenant  General!  of  that  Province  and  from  the  Chancello'  Phillip  Calverf,  witl  Tom 
spoke,  but  could  receive  noe  satisfaction  as  to  my  demand. 


Maryland,  ss.  ^^'^Y  la'"  1GS4. 

MEMD--Then  came  before  us  Garratt  \-answeerinsen  of  the  City  of  S-  Maries  within  this 
provmce  gent  aged  eight  and  forty  yeares  or  .hereabouts,  and  haveing  Caken  his  oat  n    lie 

Holy  Evangelist  by  us  m  Councill  to  him  administered,  deposeth  and  saitli  that  what  is  herein 

an     drZe,  T'^    ,"  '"  '"  '""""'^  "^  ''  ''"'  ''''^^•-''  '""^  ^""^  ^'-  '-ein  before  co.fteined 
and  declared  to  be  the  report  or  rumor  of  those  times  was  indeed  received  by  him  as  such 

manner   and    forme    as  ,s  herein    before  sett   downe ;  to  tiie  truth  whereof  he  said  Garr-.tt 
V  answeenngen  hath  hereunto  sett  his  hand  the  day  and  yeare  abovesaid. 

(Signed)  G.  v.  Sweuixge.v. 


'  D'lIinoyoMa:   see  «nt^  p.  82.  —  Kd. 


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847 


At  a   Council   held   att   Matapany  Sewall>  the  twelfth   day  of  May  16S4,  the  aforegoing 
deposition  then  taken  before  us 

Henry  Darnall. 

W-"    DiGGES. 

Nicholas  Sewall. 
John  Darnall. 


Abstract  of  Proposals  submitted  by  two  Iroquois  Amotions. 

[New- York  r»pers,  I.  847.] 

Abstract  of  the  Proposalls  of  the  Onoundages  and  Cayouges  Sachims  at  New 
Yorke  2.  August  1GS4. 

That  the  English  will  protect  them  from  the  French  otherwise  they  shall  loose  all  the  Beavor 
and  hunting. 

That  they  have  put  themselves  and  their  lands  under  the  Protection  of  the  King,  and  have 
given  Susquehannh  I{ivcr  to  the  Government  of  New  York  of  which  they  desire  it  may  be  a 
liranch,  and  under  wliich  they  will  shelter  themselves  from  tlie  French. 

That  i'enn's  people  may  not  settle  under  the  Susquehanah  Uiver. 

Tiiey  have  putt  them  selves  under  the  King  and  give  two  Deer  Skinns  for  the  King  to 
write  upon  them,  and  put  a  great  read  Seale  to  them,  that  tiiey  put  all  their  lands  under  His 
Ma'>'  and  under  no  other  Government  then  New  Yorke. 

They  desire  these  proposalls  may  be  sent  to  the  King  with  a  Belt  of  Wampum  peeg  and 
another  small  Belt  for  the  Duke  of  York.  And  they  give  Col.  Dungan  a  Beaver  to  send  over 
this  I'roposall. 

^  And  my  Lord  Effingham  is  desired  to  take  notice  tliat  Penn's  agents  would  haue  bought  the 
Susquehanah  River  of  them,  but  they  would  not,  but  fastned  it  to  the  Government  o°f  New 
lork. 

That  being  a  free  people  uniting  them  selues  to  the  English,  it  may  be  in  their  power  to 
give  their  land  to  what  Sachim  they  please. 

'  Matt,.p«,,y  SowallB  is  situate  on  ll...  8ouU.  side  of  Pntuxent  riv.r,  nl.out  two  miles  al.ove  its  mouth.  It  is  famous  i„  tl.o 
annals  of  Maryland  fo,  the  mirr..„,l..r  of  it.  puTison  in  1689,  to  the  Protestant  A.soeiatoi-^  who,  on  the  receipt  of  the  news 
ot  the  revolut.on  .n  Engla.ul,  overthrow  the  Proprietary  government  and  seized  the  Province.  McMa/wn',  Historn  of 
Maryland,  I.  TXJ,  —  Ki>.  "     ■' 


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M,d  of  Perth  and  other  Proprietor,  of  EaH  Jersey  to  Governor  Dongan. 

[  No»-V..rk  PiniiTa,  I.  SilS.  I 

Sir 

haue  the  happwa-^ne  to  claune  ane  interest  in  his  fauo',  Wee  haue  discoursed  ^vith  his 
Con™,„ers  at  Loudon  of  these  thin,.  ,  •  were  by  you  proposed  i„  relation  to  the  brin.i  n^ 
ou    Co  ony  under   he  GovernK-nt  of  New  Yorke,  and  doubt  not  but  wee  haue  eonviueed  then' 

Dut  n?iT  ^''"''Vlf "'-'  "'  ""'  *"  y*^"'^  *°  ^"^-'^  '-^  P'-°I"'«'^»'     Aud  wee  Doubt  not  both  the 
Duke  and  they  are  fully  convuiced  of  our  right  in  everie  Respect ;     Both  of  Gouerment,  Ports 
and  Harbours  free  trade  and  Navigation,  and  hauing  spoke  to  the  Duke  wee  found  1   „/ve  ie 
JUS  .  and  to  abhorr  the  thoughts  of  allowing  any  thing  to  be  done  contrary  to  what  he    a  h  , 
under  h.s  hand  and  Seall;     And  wee  persuade  ourselues  you  will  la/aside  all  th  ug  t 
atte„.pt,ng  what  n>ay  reflect  upon  the  Justice  or  honnor  of  Your  MaistJr,  or  n,ay  gi  e  u     u 
reason  to  compla.ne,  .Since  there  shall  be  no  thing  wanting  on  our  Part  that  nmy   e.ul  to      e 
adwantadg.ous  corespoudance,  which  as  wee  expect  from  you  So  shall  be  seriou  ly^eco Leud 
by  us  to  our  agents  and  alwayes  entertained,     By  retonieuded 

Your  assured  friends  and  Seniauts 

Pkrth. 

Geo:  M'Kenzie 
Edenbrough  sa-i  August  ^'  I^«^''^'M"'^d- 

10S4. 


for 


Collonell  Dungan 
Leutailt  to  his  If.  H.  In  New  Yoark 
And  Commander  in  cheiffe  of  all  his  territories 
in  America. 


D^iTce  of  YorTi  to  Governor  Doiujan. 

(  Nin-Viirk  Kiurii's,  (.'LI.  48.  ] 

Coll.  Dongan 

My  Com"  are  makeing  w' dispatch  they  cmi  w'"  those  Bills  that  vou  have  sent  hither  and 
partK-ular  y  W^  y.  w-  conteynes  the  Fran..hises  and  Priviledges  to  y  Colony  If  New  y;;;;. 

be  qually  or  more  advantag.ous  to  the  peoj.Ie  tlu-r.-,  and  belt^  adjusted  to  y-  laws  of  Knglan.l 
In  the  mean  t.me  because  of  some  rumours  I  have  mett  w- as  if' some  of  y..  neighborsMn. l' 
colour  of  grants  from  n.y  selfe  or  upon  some  other  groundless  pretences  endeavour  all  they  can 


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to  „i«stnirt  y-  trn.lo  ..f  NVw  Yorko  an.l  All.any  ;  I  Ihinke  it  (itt,  heroby  to  n-conieiul  timt  to  you 
111  nn  fspecmll  manner  that  you  may  not  HiifU-r  any  Innovacon  within  that  river,  nor  any  goods 
to  paste  up  it  but  what  shall  have  paid  the  dutyes  at  New  Yorke ;  soe  to  p'scrve  the  dieife 
benclitls  of  y'  trade  to  the  inhal)itants  and  traders  of  New  Yorke  and  All)any  w^"- j,,  ng,.,.^,,,!,]^.  j„ 
r  Lawk  of  yo'  Colony  and  the  practice  of  yo-'  p'decess",  and  necessary  for  the  collecting  those 
Custom:.  .  ,ul  other  dutyes  W^"  must  iielpe  to  support  yo'  governem'  And  if  you  find  that  y'' 
Inhabitants  of  East  Jersey  have  any  other  way  of  tradeing  w'"  the  Indians  then  by  the  River 
of  N.  lorke  that  you  will  use  your  endeavours  to  prevent  it,  and  give  me  advise  thereof  w"' 
yo'  opinion  w'  is  proper  for  me  to  doe  in  it :  my  desire  being  to  preserve  the  Indian  Trade  as 
entire  as  I  can  for  the  benefitt  of  th<!  Inhabit'  and  traders  of  New  Yorke  preferably  to  all 
others. 

,,..    ,  ,    .  I  am  &' 

VVnidsor  atJ"'  Aug"  (S4) 

'J'o  Coll.  Dongan  &*■ 


S'/'r  ,/o/ui    Wc'rJrn  to  (utvcrnor   Don^uu. 


i  NiM-Vf.rk  Kiilrlfs,  (I.I.  in.) 


!^ir 


t^'  James's  ii7"'  Aug"  1(584. 


Poinnquitl 

IlslllTV. 


'I'he  Com"  suppose  before  tliis  can  come  to  yo'  hands  you  will  have  ree-i  a  letf  from  me 
dated  lO'"  March  last,  wherein  you  will  have  fo.md  .s.^v.-rail  |)artieulars  (by  their  desire)  hinted 
to  you  of  such  matters  as  then  occurred  to  us,  and  since  we  have  ai.plyed  our  selves  more 
l)articularly  to  y'  rest  of  w'  is  considerable  in  yo'^  lett"  aiul  papers  brought  bv  M'"  Talbott  or  rec" 
since. 

The  proposition  you  speake  ab'  iucouragem'  for  erecting  a  fishery  at  Pemaquid,  is 
w'  we  wish  you  may  liud  snccesse  in,  and  shall  be  glad  you  gett  enough  to  joyne  in 
it,  to  make  up  such  a  stocke  as  may  bring  that  worke  to  turue  to  ace' ;  but  we  are  not  ot  oj)iiiiou 
that  it  is  fitt  to  end)arke  the  Duke  liinis..lfe  in  any  extraordinary  e.xpeuce  till  yo^  affaires  are 
l)roiight  to  some  better  degree  of  settlem'  in  those  parts. 

Yo--  motion  to  have  a  ship  to  attend  there  to  transport  passengers  is  not  fully  understood  by 
us.  It  might  doe  well  if  you  could  name  to  us  a  man  littly  qualityed  for  such  u  trust  and  able 
to  procure  first  a  sutlicient  Company  of  l)eople  to  trimsporte  themselves  to  New  Yorke,  and  then 
it  nuiy  be  time  fi)r  us  to  liu'ilitate  th.-ir  pa.ssage  thither  at  their  owne  charge.  You  should  alsoe 
e.xplaine  whether  you  meane  the  ship  that  earryes  over  those  passengers,  shall  alwayes  remayne 
there,  or  passe  to  &fro;  and  if  soe,  to  w-  purpose?  there  being  iilready  frequent  occasions 
of  passage  into  tlio.se  parts  or  such  as  are  adjacent. 

We  shall  take  W  care  we  can  to  send  you  supplyes  of  amies  and  ammunition  as  soon  as 
may  be. 

As  for  setting  up  Post  Houses  along  the  coast  from  Carolina  to  Nova  Scotia,  it  seenuvs  a  very 
reasonable  thing,  and  you  may  offer  the  jiriviledge  thereof  to  any  undertakers  for  \'  space  of  ;{ 
or  5  yeares  by  way  of  farine :  reserving  w'  part  of  y"  prollitt  you  thinke  fitt   to  tlio  Duke  (not 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIF  iS. 


ess^  y"  ono  ionth.  tl,.  n,r.„ors  to  ae.«  f„  y'  Duk.  oitluT  upon  onth  or  by  inspe.-ti.n,  into  tl,eir 
l..'0K.-s,  or  mvy  otlu-r  way  v.-"  you  sl.nll  Judp,.  c-nnv,'.m.nt  .-.n.l  Kr.f,.  lor  H,,.  Duk.-,  to  know  tlu' 
tn...  va'u..  (.uMTof.     An,l  wo  think.,  yon  wnv  nnu-l,  in  tho  rii^lit  wl..'..  yon  ass,.,-!.-.!  that  the 
Dnk.-s  IMI.-  to  tlu«  proHiits  of  all   !«ost  OHi.vs  w'"in  liis  Ma"  .io.ninions  was  not  to  l.o  .lonbt.ul 
lint  IS  n.tnid.Ml  nu-r  all  the  forroipi..  plantaroMs  i.?  n,-il  as  in  Kiirop.'. 

Th.  l.ons,.  an.)  Kanl.-n  w"'  yon  .k'sir,.  to  l,av...  -,'  Dnk.-  .1,-si.M....  lor  y'  usr  of  tho  Gov'for  ll... 
Imu.  iHMnu.  so,,  as  you  may  n.ako  ns,.  oly"-  .luroing  tho  liin.-  of  Vo^  ^invnu'W  |l„-rf. 

\ou  nu.ntion  so,n..  inhabitants  in  y  oast  on.!  of  r-ong  Island,  wlu.  by  roason  ol  th.-ir  distance 
Imm  ^o^v  \.  dospv  a  por'  tlu-r...  and  y-  yon  npprov  thoroof;  in  w-  all  thai  wo  hayo  to  say  is 
y  yo;.  tako  caro  y'  tho  Dnkos  ohard,u;o  bo  not  inoroasod  Ihorobv,  but  rathor  bis  r.^yonn-  by  -i 
dnooollooo.a  of  di,ty,-s  th.-ro  ;  an.l  y'  npon  noo  oolou  or  pnf.n.o  wliatsooyor  tho  Aot  of 
Nayipacoi;  !,.>  infringed  tlioroby. 

V  ,n  say  (^.p-  Billop  wi;i  soil  \m  plantacon'  on  Staton  island,  an.l  if  1...  .loo,  .■..rtainoly  'Us  best 
y'you  o.Mb.avo^  to  proonn-  son.o  inhabitant  of  \o  v  Vorko  ralhor  to  bny  it  y-sullor  a..y  of  those 
of  Now  .l..rs..y  to  .loo  ,t ;  bnt  whos.>ov..r  buys  lau.l  in  y-  islan.l.  it  b,.Mu;  UM.h.r  y..^  i;oy..".non,'  ho 
must  ho  lyabl,   (as  woil  as  others)  to  tho  Laws  the.oof. 

Wo  aro  in..liuahie  ..no-ich  to  ass.^nt  to  y.,'  „,„.•„„  H,r  a  Mint,  but  for  s.-nu.  n^as.,,,.  r.-soho 
fnrili'.r  to  e.,nsid'  o'.'  y  luallor. 

Touohing  Sus.p,oha.n.ah  Kiy.T  or  luuis  .d.'  it  .,r  Ira.l..  in  ,t.  w"  tho  In.b.u.s  ..„„v..y  to  y.,n  or 

...v.to  >„u   to.  w..  think.,  you  will  .|o..  .-ll   ,o  pr.vorvo  y^'  uMrr.st   thor..  as  ..ua.i.-as  possible 

l..'.t  s.,..  no.lnuu-  nuuv  n,av  eoe  away  io   M'  I'..nn  or  ..fh..*    ,\..w  .l..rs..vs.      for  it  is  ap,,ar..nt 

"••    "'"  ;''"  """"-"'   '"  ■^'■•'•"■''  ""•''■  l-ivne-lues  as  U..II  as  ,h..  p..., ..f  .N,w   |.;„^lan,l   i.avo 

l-m..-.   uho  now   probably  vwll  h.  r...b..v.l  ,o  r..a.,on  by  prose.uluM,  of  th..  (^n..   Warranto  w'" 
is  brought  au"  v'". 

Von  n...n..on  ■>  hous..s  .ho  tho  r.Ml  out  of  r.-pairo  w-  bolonc  io  luo  huk...  an,!  wo  tbinko 
tl'O  -St  tbuig  V-  yon  .an  .io,.  wonl.l  bo  t..  proour,.  sonu.  ,d.l..  Wn"  for  y-,  u  no  on  ..TMios  of  a 
good   lon^r  lease  n.ay  ohli.loo  tl...n.selv,.s  I.,  r..pair..  or  robuihl  y  a:,.l  pay  s.huo  small  annual! 

Lastly,  if  any  oftlu.s..  p,.rsons  xO,o  aro  poss..ss...i  of  javp.  tra.is  of  latuls  in  y./ u.,v..rn •  haye 

'""  n.ltivat...!  o.  „n,  roy...i  tho  san...,  a.vor.lin^f  to  y'  :nl..s  .,f  y  (^n.nlroy  or  th,.  ,.on.li..,-.n. 
o.xprosso.!  np,m  grantu.g  s,,..],  traets  of  h.n.ls.  w..  Honk.,  .on  will  iloo  well  to  ..all  v"'  ,o  an-  for 
•r.  by  .-ourso  of  law,  an.l  .!ir....t  u-  u.av  be  .jnst,  in  .,;''  ,o  tho  furth..r  inM.r.,v..m'  th..r..of  .V 
in.'.inr;.iv..m'  i..  .ith.-r  pl.ml.'rs  y'  .■..in.'  inli>  tlaiso  p.irts. 

'I  bus  far  I  haxo  vvnu.  ,,  to  y.u,  |,y  y  ,|,siro  an.l  n.  y  nan.o  .u''  .'.e  Duk.s  Conun"  an.l  all  V 
I  hav,.  I.,  a.  .1..  at  pr..s..nt  ,s,  to  |-,a,„l  you  y  in.'loso.l  from  liis  |{'-  M'  an.l  to  assure  you  y'  I  am 
nuist  boarlily  iV 

For  I'oll:  Don-nn  I'v' 


"..■.tli.i.l      M"|..«n,lM,rv..v,.,|  iti,r,.i,,   /.,n,/ /■„,■,,„.  I.  .-.n,!  II  _  En. 


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Sir  John.    Werden  to  Governor  IJoiKjan. 

1  New. York  F,riiri(-<i,  ri.l,  m.  J 

j;,j|.  y  Jumcs's  1"  Nov^  (S4) 

Yo'  \vll'  .)(•  Auk-  y7">  (SI)  XV'-  the  ivst  .,f  tlu.so  pap.-rs.  ,,11  I.rouglit  l,y  L«  HaxttT  are  reC  niul 
V"  .lay  liav<>  hee.i  read  by  (he  l)""  CoW  and  Ih.-y  agree  that  I  give  you  the  en.sueing  acc«  of  y- 
('.M'  the  ;)n'si'iit. 

Voiu-  lransii.r,,„,s  w'"  tl,e  Indians  „m  the  side  of  ("aiia(hi  doe  please  them  well,  because  they 
tend  to  y'  eonlMiiieing  y'  good  coi  respondenee  vV''  hath  hitherto  heeiu'  held  w"'  them  and  w"^"  is 
•  oe  neei'ssary  lor  y"  preservacon  of  yo'  peltry  trade. 

\  on  have  sent  the  forme  of  a  grant  to  Duteh  men  heretofore  of  lands  in  those  parts  (partictdarly 

one  to  Sehrandt  .lonson)  W"  you  say  is  es ned  defective,  hut  you  do  not  assigne  y'  d,.fect  is 

in  it  w"  you  have  (.bserved  ;  so.'  y-  wants  explanaeon.  The  C'mn"  tliinke  him  possessed  of  his 
hmd  by  a  good  title  &  no  farther  lyah!.'  to  paym"  (by  vertiie  of  his  teimre)  then  other  men  are 
at  y*  time  by  the  laws  of  the  Couulrcy.  Km!  as  to  (^litrents  and  ser-  ices,  it  seenu's  reasonable 
to  oblidge  such  grant.'es  or  lesscs  to  w'  shaihe  thought  just  by  you  and  y./  Counsell  there,  in 
e.msideraeon  of  their  being  freed  from  the  .'logg  at  Ihs-  laid  upon  y™  by  the  custome  of  10  p' 
('cut.  W"  hath  beene  since  (pialilied  by  ids  I}"  II'  Charter  of  I'riviledges  and  Franchises.  JJut 
in  y"  alt.-racon,  if  you  jud,-,.  (w'"  yo^  Counsell)  y'  it  be  y'  D^"  adva.ilag..,  you  may  proceed  in  it, 
otherwise  not.  And  you  may  hereafter  let  the  Tom"  l<now  w'  it  is  y' you  assigne  for  the 
/  deli'ct  in  y  graimt  (ami  su.'li  like)  w'-  (as  I  have  said)  we  doe  not  yet  lind'sullicientlv  explain.'d. 
As  to  w'  you  write  of  itolting  Klower  or  Itiskett,  ami  transporting  it  :  the  ('om""thiidve  you 
are  to  act  prudentially  lu'rein  and  upon  well  weighing  the  matt^  w"-  yo' Counsell  you  may 
iletermiue  this  theic,  but  soe  as  by  all  meaiies  eheilly  to  incourage  the  City  of  .\.  Vorke, 
according  to  the  practice  of  yo'  |)redecesso"  and  partieidarly  to  observe  how  it  was  in  S'  Kdm" 
AndnM  \ih  time. 

We  cannot  judge  of  w' you  say  in  the  trade  of  y  Kast  end  of  Long  Island,  but  thinke  it 
proper  for  you  to  adjust  y'  in  the  next  Assenddy.  alwaycs  takeing  can-  of  the  interest  & 
advantag.-s  of  yo'  City  of  N.  Vorke.  that  being  the  Staple  ot  yo'^  trade  and  indeed  the  key  of 
yo'  Comitrey. 

As  to  ifensclaers-wicke  Colony,  the  Com"  iliinke  you  will  d(.e  well  to  make  any  agreem"  w'" 
th.un  for  the  I  »'•■'  advantage,  w"  they  will  consent  unto,  but  not  to  hurl  their  possessions  ami  riglits. 

And  as  to  y  .pnlrenis  of  •.'.  ;t.  „r  I.  shillings  p'  ann  :  in  all  a'"  X;.'!)  p'  aim  :  that  you  let  tlu! 
towne  enjuy  that  rent  for  puhlicke  ns.-s  from  yeare  to  y.Mire,  but  dureing  the  Dukes  pleasure  only. 

Von  say  you  have  appointed  M'  Tiio:   Kuddyanl'  to  act  on  all  occasions  there,  as  the  Dukes 

'  ■'■"""*'  »"•»»'<"•  '"'  '•"""••"•  I I «■>,.,■,  w»,  ,.|.,,„i.,i...i  in  s,., ,..  i.isj.  I.,., .„iv( ;„>..,■„.„■  „r  i;„.t  ,i.Ti..v 

"'"'■"  '"■  "'•'•'*"'  ""  "'"  '■"'•  "'  >"•»•■ >■  l"ll.'«iMtf.      II..  ...l„n ,v,l  niruirn  „f  tlu.   ,.r..vi, ,n,l,l  ,l„.  I„.„i„„i„«  i.f 

"''"•  "'' *'"  " ''•■■'   h-  'M"**    l.»»HO.     II..  ,l„l   „„,   till  rti f  AH.,n„.,..i ,.,>l  „r  N..«.V.„.k  f..p  «„y 

'""""'   "'  """■   ■■"  ''•■  ""-  " "'-■•  '»  '•""  "'•■'■•'■  h    >!'••  .'^M^x  'iKAnAM,  M,  I.....,„l,.,.,   I.W,V     11..  ,li..,l  „|,r.„.|  j„   ,,.„,., 

''•"""-  '""  ■ "'"'  '*"  '•""fl'l'i".     Ili«  -11  .loHN  i„l,..r,i..,l  )„»  |,r,.,...,ly  in   \V..,I  .I..r...v,   wl,..r..  it  i,  mi, ...1  hr  l..» 

.l...,...„.|>„|c      11,.   ,l,.u:.|,t..r  A!<>K  rnnrH,,!   .I.,„>    «..,.   .,.,..■,  I„.i,l   „l    N..„  V.irk  ;    ..n..r  hi.  .I..„.l,  .1,..  I .,„„.  ,|,..  „  if..  „f 

II..I.M.I   Wh.h,,,,.  ,.,,.1  ii..xt  „f  A »    IUmmi..!..  I»..|,.,ty  (i.,v..ni..|.  ..f  l"..Mi..ylv..Mi.i.     His  .....ml  .luuKlitor.  .M»h...hm 

in.ini...tS.M,.„    -.ViM-ri..  uli..  «..t,..|  ...  |.p im.i.l  ,i  |,«,t  i,,  the  arret  Ami  |.n>.,.c.iti.>..  ,.f  (•..ll,.,.|.,r  Hthk  (  \i,i.-    p.,  ."S?' 

'iM\,  ,n.l  «f),.rw«r.l.  i„«rrir,)  lit.,  W,,,™-,..     Mhi-  ,li,.,l  .1  IVrth  A.nh...v  -..f  ,h,.  K|.i.,  ..|u.l  .hnr.l,  ..f  «l,i.h  ,.1.«..,'  „v.  Mr! 


353 

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NKW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANiJS(;j{irTS. 


iiiid  the  Colli"  tliiiikc  it   rt'iisi)iiiil)l(.  yc 
il.l.'  I 


low  1 


11(1  rtMsoiiiililc  (fcs  in  ,s|HH'iiiil  cases. 


inn  ii    :m  lionornry  (i'c  .i'.'i  p' 


flip'  Mrocivlioii's  his  addici 


A<T'  ( 


is  (w'l'  (lit>  Ibnncr)  in  tlii'  Duke's  Aiulil"  liiinds 


Wh  you  sfiil)  riiiiii  Ihf  lM)"'  Nov'  (S:.')  to  tlir  (i"'  Ocf  (s;)) 


'ouclnng  tlif  pcny  p'  pound  lor  to!) 


y'  if  ,i,Mod  sfcurity  lie  ^ivcn  in  \' 


iro  carry,.,]  li-oiii  \iigiiiia  to  .\.  York,-,  »li,.  (.'om"  tliink, 


H-ginia  lliat,  all  the  T, 


conic  streiglit  to  Kiinlan,!,  and  jiay  tlic  Ciist 


ii.acco  carry,',!  tlicncc  to  N.  Vorkc 


tlic  C 


oni"  of  tin-  C^nstomcs  li,'rc)  to  ,|uit  tliciii  of  y  j 


oiiics  liiMv)  tli.'ii  they  l),.i,.iv(!  \l  wiilw  agrcul  (i»y 


I' 


'I'lie  Ship  ,)(•  L,)ckart  and  Smith,  llie  ( 
d 


)i'riy  p'  pound  paid  in  \ 
1)111"  tliink,-  is  instiy  stn/cd  I 


ri;inia. 


Mill  y'  seizure  cannot  lie  discharged,  and  di 


llie  Ollii''  of  the  Cusloiiies 


&  I 


case  seciiie  hard  upon  the  Owners  hy  reason  of  the  knav<'rv  of 


>y  vertue  of  the  Act  of 

giv<'ii  hy  the  lirsl  shipping  from 

pose  th,'  ship  will  he  con.ieinncd  on  Iryall,  thoiigli  tlio 


rec'on  wiIIm' 


It 


is  ccitaiiieiv  i;ooil   for  \()u  to  iiicoin 


V  .Master. 


ige 


may  t-ticki'  to  y"  Miiglish  trade  and 

to  act  soc  |Mudenliy   in   respect   to  yo'   Kiiropeiii 


you  ,'an,  y  Indians  upon  all  occasion; 


v'tl 


lacoii,  rather  y"  to  any  others  ol'  Kiirope;  hut  v 


ley 
oil  are  alsoe 


ilaiiit 


iiirainst  \ou. 


iglilioiirs,  as  to  give  y"'  no,^  jnsl    cause  of 


'rouchiiig  vo'  iiionev  line  I 


I'larle  of  |{ocln'sler,  hut  since   his   Lonlsi' 
I'ouiicill)  and  niv  Lord  (i 


loiii  y  'rrcasiiry,  I  jiave  formerlv,  hv  y'  Com"  ,1 


I'onccrne  this  is,  will  In 


ke  care  to  s,)!licite  tin 


esire  sollicited  tin 
out   of  the  'J'rcasiny  (and  now   I/'    I'resid'  .if  the 

lose  more  imediate 


.odolphin  in  y'  post,  and   I  siippos,-   M'  Traiit,  wl 


any  tiling  y'  seemes  soe  reasonal 


lie  and  soc  much  yo'  right, 
^laten  Island  \\"'oul  ,|oiil>t  iiclongs  to  v'   Duke  for  if  .■<'■  ( 


re  ;  and  I  shall   in  all   I  ,'an   most    readily  second 


that   woiihl  have  he.'iie   hmg  since  licteriiiiiied.  and   tlios..  who  iiroaci 
disturbe  the  ipiiett  of  possessii 


tliinke  iiave  n 


IS  in  y'  Island  are  certainelv  v 


ieorge  Cartereli  had  had  right  to  il, 
sncli   fancyes  as  may 


le  colour  for  such  pretences. 


cry  iiipirious  to  y  Duk 


e,  and  wi- 


lt will  h,'  impossilile  to  getl  the  I'rench  (; 


hut  we  must   eiideaV  hy  good  governein'  and  si, 'ad 
them  to  trade  w  "'  us  rather  v"  the  !• 


IS  yon  sugg.'sl)  to  forlu'iire  tradeing  w"'  the  Ind 


laiis, 


yness  in  our  deali'ings  w"'  tliein,  to  induce 


r:  ,;r  aiiv  oljii'r  ,\ac<">n. 


sup|ios,>  yon  wil 


•y  y  sam.-  coiiv,.yanc,-  re.riv,'  otli,.r  h-tt"  from  m,.,  and  I  pray  when  yon 


rc'cive  any  lett"  (roni  me,  and  take  notii'c  ol 
oniiltcl  ill  yo'   last)  y' so,,  j  may  reailily  recurr  t 
til, 'in. 

To  Coll  flongan  &' 


rememlier   to   mencon   their    dates   (w'''  ii 
o  any  of  y"'  according  as  you  KJiall  referr  I, 


I  am  &' 


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fi!/')'  John    Werdm  to  Governor  Dongan. 

I  New-York   Erilrl.^i!,  fl.I.  62.  ] 

^■^^  S'  James's  d"-  Dec'  (84) 

Tliis  di.y  y  Dukea  Coni^'  have  mett  and  I  have  read  to  them  yo--  l.itt"  of  tiie  IG'i-  Sept'  (84) 
W"  r  postscript  of  the  1"  Octol,'  followhig;  alsoe  yo"  of  y  7-  Octoh'  (S4),  W"  are  tlie  freshest 
yet  come  to  my  liands.  As  lor  the  rep. ires  of  y  Forts  at  \ew  Vorke  im.l  All.any,  in  tliese 
and  all  other  expences,  llie  Com"  desire  you  will  he  as  good  a  hushand  as  possihiy  you  ..m  for 
(he  Duke;  hut  ,t  is  iu.possihie  for  y-  at  y'  distance  to  judge  ol  every  particular  worke,  and 
sue  II  IS  lelt  wholcly  to  y,,^  pru.Ieucc.  The  same  is  lo  he  said  touching  p'mitting  of  Saw-Mills 
or  not  ;  y'  m  thcs<-  you  consider  only  y-  good  „f  the  Colony  ami  tin;  Dukes  prollilt. 

^ou  d.-sire  the  D.dsc  woui.l  gett  the  Frch  „,•  t;,,„,,^,,,  „„j  ^^  ,^,,,,^,  ^^.,„  ,|„.  j„,i._^,,^_  ,^^.^^.  ^^ 
towards  the  side  of  .New  Vorke:  hut  this  is  judge.l  here  wholely  impract'cahle,  for  the  Im-" 
will  noverlorlnd  tlnur  people  a  henef.ciall  Ira.ie.  But  vou  are  to  use  yo'  lu'st  prudence  and 
cu.icav.,"  w-  the  a.lvi.r  of  yo'  Counsel!  (soe  as  not  to  shock  the  CoV  of  Canada,  nor  give  him 
.lu.sl  cause  of  .•omplamt  ag"  you)  to  discourag.'  the  trade  of  t!,e  Tr'"  w'"  our  Jndians,  hy  all  the 
arts  „n.l  mcouragen,-'  on  yo'  part  to  y"  Imlians,  to  trade  rather  w'"  us  then  w'"  y""  wlu.m  we 
nmsl  endeavo'to  out  trade  hy  our  industry  and  hy  amicahle  wayes  w">  the  Indians;  and  in 
I.nrsuite  of  these  nu'thods,  your  pnuhMi.c  and  the  advise  of  men  well  experienced  in  tliose 
parts,  nmst  he  yo'  h,.st  gui.lcs,  wlu'thcr  iu  huiiding  places  of  strength,  or  titt  for  trade  w-  the 
Indians,  n.  convenient  pla.-es  on  those  i,akcs  or  Itiv"  ym.  speake  of.  And  the  san.e  methods 
are  f.  he  und.-rstood  and  used  in  yo'  transa.mns  in  I'...na.|uid  or  els,-wh.>re;  alwayes  avoyding 
as  much  as  possd.le  any  proceedings  on  our  part,  y-  may  run  us  into  disputes  w-  the  Fr'"  who 
in  our  i)icsent  circumstances  are  not  to  he  made  enemyes. 

There  is  nothing  Hse  considerahle  in  thos..  lett"  ahove  mene6ned,  and  [  have  lio  more  to 
add  liul  y'  I  am  &•'.  -^ 

To  Coll.  Dongan  Si". 


4 


I 


Otwft^nor  noii()(tii  to  thr   lun-l  „/  f\rth. 

I  Ni«   Viirk   rnpin,  I.  Hiil).  ] 

.My  Hono"'  Lord 

I  ha.l  y  Mono'  of  a  Letter  from  you  &  some  other  I'roprietors  of  KasI  .lersey  and  an. 
mightily  surprised  to  find  hy  y  letter  y'  I  an,  accused  to  act  some  things  to  y  Disadvantage  of 
your  (  olony  &  Dishonour  ..f  my  ninster.  Di.l  I  know  my  accusers  &  y  crime  ohjecled  F 
could  he  hetter  ahle  to  answ'.  J         '  ■ 

My  F.onl.  yo'  l.or.isliip  may  heleiv  me  I  Imve  acted  nothing  unjustly  to  y  prejudice  of  your 
ng..nts  or  people  ;     I,  is  ,o  far  from  it.  y'  when  !  found  them  take  wrmig  measures  I  advised 
N.....  III.  4fl 


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*;, 

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them  for  r  best  as  I  thought  both  of  yo^  proprietors  and  people     what  complaints  they  make  of 

me  I  know  not,  but  am  sure  the  people  cry  out  very  much  against  them.  ^       -^^  "^ 

What  I  wrote  to  his  II"  High"  and  his  Comissioners.  as  his  servant,  I  was  certainly  obligded 

o,  and  to  give  rny  opm.on  what  is  Convenient  for  y^  Jntrest  of  this  Province,  and  I  leleive  had 

our  Lords  np  bm  m  my  station  you  would  haue  Kep^sented  y^  great  inconveniencys  of  haueing 

;rre;7rth:~t:^^°"  ^-^  ^'^■^^'  ^-^-^^  ^----^  y-  ^^^---^^^  ^^^^^^^  --  ^-gue? 

Your  agents   have  dispersed  printed  papers  to  y^  disturbance  of  y^  inhabitants  of  Staten 

'  Dut'ch  h  7  n       " ,'"  "T  rr  "'■  '"  """  "'«'"  "'°^^  ^"""^y  >"^'''™  (--'^'P'  r  little  time 
^    Dutch  had  ,t)  purchased  he  (.overnour  Lovlace  from  r  Indyans  in  y  time  of  S'  George 

nundred  ^mHye-""^'  ^'^'"""  '''"  ^^  *''^'"''  ""'"^'  ''""""  '"  '''  ''  '"  ^'"^'''^  "''''  '"^'''  '"° 
My  Lord  to  convince  yo^  Lordship  y'  I  have  done  nothing  amiss  in  writing  how  convenient 
would  be  to  regame  East  Jersey  I  doe  assure  you  y  son,e  of  the  JVoprietofs  themselve  "e 
of  3  ame  opp.n.on,  and  have  told  me  so;  and  to  shew  yo^  Lordshipp  how  ffavourabiy  I  act  I 
an.  .nformed  y'  n,  tune  of  otiu-r  Govern"  shins  that  came  to  An,hoy  made  entry  at  Ne  v  Yoi 
ye  dunng  my  tnne  severall  shipps  have  gone  thither  &  I  have  desired  no  such'thing  Lr  wH 
I  untUl  I  am  assured  of  his  U"  High"  pleasure  about  it.  It  shall  not  be  mv  foult  ifthere  be 
not  an  advantag.ous  Correspondence,  who  will  allways  endeavour  to  prove  y'  I  am,  M^  o^d. 

\  o'  Lordships  most  obedient  humble  Servant 
.\.  York  flebruary  y"  ly"-  IGSJ^  '^'""'  I^"^«an. 

My  Lord 

t.-s!. rvi'd  tT'  'T";"  '"  '^■"  ^'''  '^""''"''"P'^  >•'  ^"  ^'"^  *^"''  "  ^"■'-  Correspondence  may  be 
I    cu  d  between  the  Govenunents  in  an  Act  lately  nmde  bv  y' generall  Assembly  amoLst 

iiiduivs  1  liave  IS  to  be  nllsrep^sent^'(i.'  ^ 

IfeC  1  Aprill.  S-J. 


Jo»nml  of  //a-  Committer  of  Tnuk  and  Plantations. 

[Iloril  .,r  Trailr  .luurimln,  V.  ltd,) 

Mk.m.     On  the  i:"-  February  ICM 

The   I'rovince  of  N.nv  York   being  devolved   upon   the   Crou  n   by   the   succession  of  His 
Majesty  to  these  Kingdon.es,  and  the  JJooks  an.l  Papers  thereto  helo.iging  bei  g  orZd  to  b 
Wn.":'  ;|:^'""'""°"  ""-•     ^'-  '""-"•«  writi..gs  a.e  this  da/rlive/J:^  1^ 

The  Charter  of  Franchises  and  Privileges  to  N.w  York,  not  yet  perfected. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     IV. 

The  following  Laws  being  transmitted  for  Confirmation,  vizt. 

An  Act  of  Settlement. 

An  Act  for  defraying  the  public  charges  of  eacb  City,  Town,  &  County, 

A  Bill  for  the  due  regulation  of  proceedings  in  Executions  &^ 

A  Bill  for  repealing  of  former  laws  about  Country  rates. 

A  Bill  to  prevent  wilful  perjury 

A  Bill  to  divide  the  Province  in  Shires  and  Counties. 

A  Bill  for  a  present  to  the  Governor. 

A  Bill  for  allowance  to  Kepresentatives. 

A  Bill  to  Settle  Ccmrta  of  Justic-e. 

A  Bill  to  prevent  damages  done  by  Swine. 

A  Bill  tor  rewarding  tliose  who  destroy  wolves. 

An  act  for  Naturalizing  Strangers. 

An  act  to  prevent  Frauds.' 


355 


Governor  Dongan  to  Sir  John  Werdm. 

[New- York  Enlrlcs,  I.  M-07.  ] 

Honored  Sir  ^'•''-''''  ^''''^-  ^'^-  1*""  1«^^- 

Vours  of  the  i.'G'-  Aug'  came  to  my  hands  but  three  davs  since  bv  Martin  who  arriv.-d  at 
Aniboy. 

I  .send  enclosed  the  Act  of  Assembly  w'"  I  hope  will  bee  a  very  satisfactory  Answer  to  the 
iirst  Clause  in  the  Letter. 

Wee  proceeds  soe  far  in  the  llishing  as  to  subscribe  2.500>  and  but  one  hundred  in  tiie  nan.e 
of  Ills  Ifoyid  Highness,  a  report  .'oming  since  from  Boston  and  Pensilvania  that  th  ■  Country 
was  sold  to  one  Coll :  'i'houii.soii,  tliat  design  was  utterly  broken. 

The  Ship  desired  need,.,!  to  have  b.'en  of  noe  greater  burthen  than  70  or  >^0  tuns,  and 
being  designed  to  goe  constantly  betwixt  this  place  and  Ireland  and  bring  Passengers  liith..r; 
tlieir  passage  being  pairl  would  have  been  noe  cost  to  His  Ho'  Highn"  Care  should  have  been 
taken  to  have  notliing  done  contrary  to  the  Act  of  Navigation. 

^  <.u  are  pleased  to  say  I  may  set  up  a  P(..4-House,  but  send  niee  noe  power  to  .loe  it.  I 
nev..r  inte,Ml..d  ,|  should  bee  expensive  to  His  Ifoyai  Highness  it  was.lesired  by  the  Neiirhl.oring 
Colonies  and  is  at  present  practiced  in  some  places  by  foot  and  horse  Messeng.u-s. 

'  T'.-o  nn.  .1,,.  ,i,|,.,  „f  f„„rt,...„    nf  ,!„.   Ilfioo,,  AM-   ,,««..,!    i„   ,l,o  J,r,t  S.,si„„   of  Ih,.   ,i,„  (lononil    A.„m„Mv   „f 

.V.«-\.„k    ,vl„..l.  »,.l  from  tl,„  IT.h  .MoIht  (,.  ,Tl  N„v,.„,l...r,   1,,k:,.     TI„.  .i.!..  nf  ,l.o  fif. .0,  i,,  "  A  0.n.i„„,.,l  \mW 

derr,u„>,Ml„.  ,v,|„,.,„.  .h....^,,  „r  „,.,  ,;„v,.n,n...„t."     T,-,,n.<.ri|,.,  of  .11  tl.o,..  laws  «»  wdl  .»  tl.,««  p«„..,l  «t  tl,.-  ,,™h./ 

Se«u,„  „f  ,  ...  ,„„„  A,,on,l.ly,  «,v  ,„  ,1,.,  SoeroUr/.  Ollu.o.  in  a  l,.,„k  o,„lor..,i  •■  Th.  Duh  of  York;  ChoHrr  of  lAh^rli rf 

/■n.../«4,«  to  th,  I„hah,lant,  of  M^York;  A«no  im.      With  Act,  of  Ih.  A»rn,hh  of  thot  Y.n,  o,ul  th.  }>,.rltf8l  "_  K„ 


.  i 


856 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


^H^ 


I  am  going  to  morrow  to  Conecticutt  with  tlie  gentlemen  who  adjusted  the  limits  to  have 
them  signed  by  that  Governor  and  myself,  if  you  please  to  send  the  Articles  of  Agreement  whicii 
1  sent  to  bee  approved  of  by  the  King  and  Duke,  it  will  bee  very  convenient.  I  vnll  doe  all  I 
can  to  settle  a  Post  Office  there  and  if  other  affiiires  doe  not  hinder  I  will  goe  to  Penaquid  this 
sprmg  and  endeavour  to  settle  a  Post  Hcvj  at  Boston. 

As  for  the  Garden  I  doe  not  beleive  any  Gov'  will  make  use  of  it  being  remote  from  the  ffort 
and  of  noe  use  except  for  Tenements. 

The  house  is  on  the  other  side  of  the  Town,  an  alehouse,  and  wants  much  repair;  Since  it 
IS  thought  fit  T  should  not  have  it,  I  nm  very  well  contented;  I  hope  the  ffarm  will  not  bee 
refused  which  is  but  of  10"  p  ann  and  a  long  lease  granted  to  S'  Edmund  Andross.  I  will  doe 
all  I  can  to  get  a  good  tenant  for  the  other  two  houses,  tho'  some  are  afraid  of  y"  title  pretending 
the  heir  is  yet  alive  in  Holland. 

Pillop's  Plantation  is  opposite  to  Amboy  and,  if  vessells  bee  permitted  to  come  there,  and  not 
enter  at  New  York,  it  will  bee  impossible  to  hinder  y  putting  goods  ashore  on  Stateu  Island. 
There  was  a  report  that  hee  intended  to  sell  it  to  one  of  East  Jersey,  I  think  it  would  doe  well 
if  you  please  to  look  into  the  last  patent  of  East  Jersey  to  see  whether  shipping  bee  obliged  if 
they  come  into  8andy-Hook  to  make  entry  at  New  York,  the  Quakers  making  continual 
pretences  to  Staten  Island  disturbs  the  people,  more  than  200  familyes  are  setled  on  it.  And 
in  case  His  Royal  Highness  cannot  retreive  East  Jersey,  it  will  doe  well  to  secure  Hudson's 
River  and  take  away  all  claim  to  Staten  Island. 

As  for  the  Mint,  as  I  ought,  I  submit  it  wholly  to  your  judgements.  There  is  noe  way  lo 
prevent  [)-  trade]  y'  Indians  had  with  East  Jersey,  but  by  running  tiie  line  from  Hudson's  River 
to  Delaware  and  then  take  some  course  with  the  Ituliaus  not  to  uoe  into  the  bounds  of  KasJ 
Jersey,  the  bounds  being  already  setled  on  Hudson's  River.  I  beleive  wee  shall  have  a  dispute 
with  Boston  about  the  lauds  betweene  Conecticut  and  Hudson's  River,  they  pr.'tending  all  along 
to  the  south  sea  as  Conecticut  did.  If  any  C.loiiy  in  these  Parts  will  ilourish  this  will  soe  • 
and  I  beleeve  it  better  to  make  an  end  of  all  disputes  than  to  delay  them.  I  humbly  begg 
you  will  address  in  my  behalf  to  the  Lord  Rochester  to  grant  what  I  desire  that  soe  I  may  pay 
the  debts  I  owe  in  London.  My  humble  services  to  your  good  fliither,  with  an  assurance  of  my 
greatest  respect  for  you  I  subscribe,  Sir,  ^'our  atlectioiiat  obliged 

Serv'      Till):  Do.vgax. 

The  Lord  Perth  has  writ  me  a  ve.y  angry  letter;  tlu-  answer  to  it  I  desire  vou  to  send  and 
convey  to  him. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     IV. 


857 


Veto  of  the  Act  entitled,  The  Charte)-  of  Liberties  and  Privileges  for  the  Province 

of  New  -  York. 

[Board  of  Trade  JournnU,  V.  101.] 

At   the   Committee    of    Trade    and    Plantations   in    tiie    Council    Cliamber   at    Whitehall. 
Tuesday  the  3"  of  March  lOSi. 

Present  —  The  Kings  most  Excellent  Majestv. 

Lord  Keeper  £arl  of  Peterborough 

Earl  of  Sunderland 
Earl  of  Middleton 
L"*  Viscount  Falconberg 
Lord  Dartmouth 


Lord  Treasurer 
Lord  Pre.sident 
L"  Privie  8eale 
Duke  of  Beaufort 


Earl  of  Huntington 
Earl  of  Bridgewater 


Lord  Godolphin 
M'  Ch--  of  y"  Exchq' 


New  York 

ChnritT 


Oovernraenl. 


LctlorloColL 

l>uiit;im 


Tile  Charter  of  Incorporation  of  the  Province  of  New  York,  is  read,  and  the  several 
powers  and  priviledges  tlierein  granted  being  considered  His  .Majesty  dotii  not  think  fitt 
to  confirm  tlie  same.  And  as  to  the  government  of  New  York  His  Majesty  is  pleased 
to  tliivct  that  it  be  assimilated  to  the  Constitution  that  shall  be  agreed  on  tor  New 
England,  to  which  it  is  adjoining.  And  in  the  mean  time  His  Majesty  orders  a  letter 
to  be  prepared  for  his  Woyal  Signature  directing  Coll.  Dongan  Governor  of  New  York 

to  pursue  such  powers  and  In.striictioiis  as  bee  shall  receive  under  His  Majesties  signet  and  sign 

manual,  or  by  Order  in  Council  until  further  Order. 

It  is  also  thought  litt  that,  a  Conveyance  ottering  by  Captaine  Baxter,  another  letter  bee  sent 

to  Col.  Dongaii  liom  the  Lords  of  the  Council  directing  him  to  proclaim  His  Majesty  King  James 

the  Second,  according  to  the  form  of  a  Proclamation  of  the  C"  instant,  for  continuing  officers  of 

Government  till  His  Majesty's  pleasure  bee  further  known. 


Ob^ernitioits  iijjuii  the  Charier  of  the  Produce  of  New-  York. 

[Ni'w-Vurk  ru|n.'re,  I.  •J',m.  , 

Ohservacons  upon  the  Charter  of  New  York. 

Churter.  Tiiat  the  inhabitants  of  New  York  shall  be  governed  by  and  according  to  the 

Laws  of  ICnglaiid. 
Observation.  This  Priviledge  is  not  granted  to  any  of  His  Mu"  Plantations  where  the  Act  of 
Habeas  Corpus  and  all  such  other  Bills  do  not  take  Place. 

Chart.  Siieritls  aud  other  ( Mlicers  of  .Fustice  to  be  appointed  with  like  power  as  in  England. 

Obs.      This  is  not  so  distiuctlj  granted  or  practiced  in  any  other  Plantation. 


LV' 


M,i 


IK 

}  i 

i 


ill 


858 

Char, 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


That  the  Supream  Legislative  Authority  shall*emain  in  the  Governor,  Councill 
and  the  l^eople  mett  in  a  Gcn»  Assembly 
Obs:     The  words   The  Pyk  met  in  a  General  Assembly  are  not  used  in  any  other  Con- 
stitution in  America ;     But  only  the  Words  General  Assembly. 

Char.  The  Exercise  of  the  Cheif  Magistracy  and  Administration  of  the  governm' 

shall  be  in  the  Gov'  assisted  by  a  Councill ;  with  whose  advice  and  consent 
he  shal  and  may  govern  and  ru'e  the  said  Province  according  to  the  laws 
established. 

Obs:  If  this  oblige  and  restrain  ihe  GovMrom  doing  anything  without  the  Councill  it  is  a 
greater  restraint  than  any  other  Gov'  is  subject  to. 

Charter  That  according  to  the  usage  and  practice  of  the  kingdom  of  England  there 

shall  be  a  sessions  of  a  Generall  A':sembly  to  be  called  to  meet  once  in  3 

Years  or  of>ner. 

Observatic,.  This  is  an  Obligation  upon  the  government  greater  than  has  been  ever  agreed  to  in 

any  other  Plantation,     And  the  grant  of  such  a  privilege  has  been  rejected  elsewhere, 

notwithstanding  a  Revenue  offered  to  induce  it. 


Char: 


Obs: 


Char: 


Obs. 


Char. 


Which  Representatiues  of  the  Province  with  the  Governor  and  his  Councill 
wu  .u        ,      T  '"P"""'""'  ^"'^  ""'>■  '''Sis'''»ti"e  power  of  the  said  Province. 

Svt'Yolr        '  "°^  "^'"'''^'  ""''  '^'''  °^  l''-^>-li'^'""'t  that  may  be  made  concerning 

Tlh-it  all  Bills  agreed  upon  by  the  said  Keprescntatiues  shall  be  presented  by 
ml7co°nstit^°''*'™°'"  ''"'^  ^°""''"  '""''  "'"  ^''"'  ^''"^  '°'"  ^^''''  Approbation 

"^t  ir?.'  *"pI"'''  "■'""^'  ''""'  '''  '''''''''''  ""'^  C°""""  ''^'  P"-*^^  °f  framing  Laws 
as  in  other  Plantations.  ^ 


1 1*1 


winch  Bills  so  approved  shall  be  deemed  a  Law  for  the  space  of  two  vears 

uniess  the  Lord  Proprietor  shall  signfy  his  dissent  within  that  time.     That 

n.  case  the  Lord   Proprietor  shall  conlirm  the  Laws  within  that  time,  thov 

■s^iall  continue  in  ibrce   umill  repealed  by  the  Assemblv.     That  in  Case  o> 

n,        Ti  •    rn  '^  *"■  ^••^''""'"ation  of  two  years  they  shall  he  voy.l. 

in  I'r V    '"'"  ''""  ■■''""'''"  ''"■  '"""''^  P"""'-'  "'"»  •'-  '-■"  ■^'"'%'''t  inconvenient 
in  other  Plantations,  and  is  different  from  Colonel  Dungan's  [nstructions. 

a^n.  X.,  '";""'' ,^';f  •-  -'■-"-'  '"  -tt  in  the  Assembly  un.ill  he  hath  taken  the 

n,        rp,  .  .  "'  ■^"'•Si'""'t'  iind  Fidelity  to  the  Lord  J'roprietor. 

C^^*.-     This  must  be  altered  at  present. 

Chart.  And    by  his   submission   and    peaceable    behaviour  hath    demonstrated    liis 

aflection  to  the  Government. 
06*  .■     This  seems  to  be  restrained  by  what  follows. 


'X 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     IV. 


Chart. 


859 


That  the  Assembly  shall  with  the  Consent  of  the  Governor  judge  of  undue 
elections,  and  of  the  Qualifications  of  the  Representatiues ;     And  with  the 
like  consent  to  purge  their  house,  and  expell  any  member  as  they  shall  see 
occasion. 
Obs :     This  may  be  inconvenient,  and  is  not  practiced  in  some  other  Plantations. 

Char :  That  the  forfeiture  for  not  making  due  Entries  shall  be  applyed,  one  third  to  the 

n,        T^u  ,-  ••opnetor,  one  third  to  the  Governor,  and  one  third  to  the  Informer. 

OLi:     The  application  to  the  Gov  i?  unusuall.  ^"'""ner. 

Chur:  That  all  Christians  shall  enjoy  Liberty  of  Conscience,  so  they  do  not  disturb 

the  peace. 
Ohs :     This  is  practised  in  the  Proprieties. 

C/uir:  That  every  publick  Minister  upon  Long  Island  shall  be  maintained  according 

to  subscriptions :  That  all  Contracts  made  in  New  York  for  the  mainte- 
nance of  the  severall  ministers  shall  be  made  good. 

Ob. :     This  is  agreeable  to  the  Practice  of  New  England,  but  not  of  his  Ma-  other  Plantations. 

Endorsed 

Observations  upon  the  Charter  of  New  York. 
Read  3  Mar  Sf 


' 


hh 


ruiiry. 


Vide  ye  I'ro- 

elani.'itiniisjn 


Order  in  Council  on  the  Acce-mon  of  James  II, 

[N>w-York  Enlrloe,  I.  5<] 

Mkm-'™  upon  the  decease  of  the  late  King  Charles  the  second  of  ever  blessed 
memory,  on  the  sixth  of  February  KiSl  j  and  the  Accession  of  His  Present  Ma»  King 
James  the  second  to  the  Imperial  Crown  of  England,  The  Propriety  of  the  Province 
of  New  York  and  Its  Depeiuleucies  being  devolved  to  the  Crown,  the  following 
Letter  from  the  Council  together  with  the  Proclamations  inclosed  as  therein  men- 
tioned were  sent  to  Coll :  Dungau  His  Majesties  Lieutenant  and  GoV  of  New  York 


Letter  from  the  Council  to  Coll:  Diiiigan 

Alter  our  hearty  comedacons  It  having  pleased  Almighty  God,  on  the  sixth  Day  of  February 
last,  to  take  to  his  mercy  out  of  this  Iroul.lesom  life,  our  late  Sovereign  Lord  King  Charles  of 
most  Blessed  memory,  and  thereupon  His  late  Majesty's  only  Brother  and  heir  King  James  the 
second  being  here  proclaimed  Wee  have  thought  lit  hereby  to  signefy  the  .ame  unto  you,  with 
diriTfons  that  with  the  assistance  of  the  Council  and  other  y' principal  Officers  and  Inhabitants 
of  New  \ork,  'iou  Proclaim  His  most  sacred  Mnjesty  according  to  the  form  here  inclosed  with 
the  Nolemnitys  and  Ceremouys  recpiisit  on  the  like  occasion,     And  inasmuch  as  the  Propriety  of 


^^Ul 


^1^. 


860 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


the  said  Province  of  New  York  is  wholly  devolved  upon  the  Crown  wee  doe  further  transmit 
unto  you  His  Majesty's  most  Gracious  Proclamation  signifving  His  Ma"'  pleasure  That  all  men 
being  in  Office  of  Government  at  tlie  decease  of  the  late  King  His  Majesty's  most  dear  and 
most  entirely  beloved  brother,  shall  soe  continue  as  during  his  late  Majesty's  life,  until  His 
Majesty's  pleasure  bee  further  known,  which  wee  doc  in  like  manner  will  and  require  you 
forthwith  to  cause  to  bee  proclaimed  and  published  in  y^  Chief  place  or  places  within  yo' 
Jurisdiction,  And  soe  not  doubting  of  your  ready  complyance  lierein,  Wee  bid  you  heartily 
farewell.  •' 

From  the  Council  Chamber  in  Whitehall  tiu'  fifth  day  of  March  1684. 

Your  loving  Freinds 


W:  Caxt. 
Beaufort. 
Bathe. 

MiDDLETON. 


C.    S.    ffoCHESTER. 

aulixgtox. 

Peterborow. 

Cravex. 


Halifax.  P. 

Hc.VTlXGDO.V. 

J.  Bridgewateh. 


Clarendox  C.  p. 
Suxderlaxd. 

AlLESBURY. 


John  Nicholas 


To  our  lo  :  freind 

Tho:  Dongan  Esq^  His  Mii'y  L<  &  Gov'  of  the 
Province  of  New  York  fc  its  Dependencies  in  America. 
And  in  his  Absence  to  the  Comander  in  cheif 
for  the  time  being  at  Now  York. 


Alnff  Jaum  IL  („  Governor   Doiigan. 

\  Xow-Vork  Knlrlcs,  I.  00,  ] 

Trusty  and  well  beloved  wee  greet  you  well.     Wmerea.,  bv  th.  decnso  of  the  hte  Kin.  0„r 
most  dearly  Beloved  Brother,  And  Our  Accession  to  the  Imperial  Crovvo    H      p     ,^,? 
Province  of  New  York    the  Propriety  whereof  was,  by  the  llul  ^:::;t^':^  Z 
vested  in  us,  is  now  wliol^-  devolved  upon  Our  Hoyal  person  and  annexed  to  Our  other  D^nlnions 
Wee  doe  hereby  s.gndy  Our  Will  and  Pleasure  That  .ou  publish  an.i  make  known  tlu  In  "o 
all  Our  l.vmg  sul,;cts  within  Our  Province.'     And  as  wee  have  been  please.l,  by  i^ZZ 
Proc  ama  lon    o  .  uect  that  all  men  being  in  office  of  Government  shall  soe  continue  therein 
untiU  further  Order    soe  wee  doe  hereby  charge  and  require  you  ,o  pursue  such  iCn    .   " 
Instructions  as  wee  have  formerly  given  you  and  suc^h  lur.her  P-.w.-rs,  Authority  and  Ins.ructir 
as  you  shall  a    any  time  hereafter  receive  under  Our  Poyall  .Sig,.et  and  Sign  Manual,  o    bt  O 
rder.n  our  Pn-y  Council.    And  that  you  likewise  give  Our  said  loving  s'.bjec.s  ,o   ,nd,.sta  . 
that  having  comn.itted  to  Our  said  Privy  C„un..il   the   care  o.'  (,ur  said    Province  w  ,       ,' 
considera    on  of    he  several  bills  and  Addresses  lately  presented  unfo  us  from  Our  As  e  n  ly 
there.     They  may  shortly  expect  such  a  gracious  and  sutable  return  bv  the  settlement  of  fi     ng 


King  J.ME,  n.  WHS  prucluin,,.,!  in  ,1,.  ,.i,v  „f  N,.w.V,„.k  on  tl>,.  23.1  A,.ril,  IMS. 


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privileges  and  confirmation  of  their  riglits  as  shall  bee  found  most  expedient  for  Our  service  and 
the  welfare  of  Our  said  Province.    And  soe  Wee  bid  you  farewell.     Given  at  Our  Court  at 
Whitehall  the  5"-  day  of  March  in  the  first  year  of  Our  Reign. 
By  his  Ma""  Command. 


The  Mayor  of  New -York  to  Sir  John   Werden. 

[New- York  Entrlea,  I.  87.] 

Honb"  Sir 

By  the  directions  and  Commands  of  our  Hono"'*  Governor  Wee  piesume  to  give  you  the  trouble 
of  the  inclosed  and  desire  it  may  by  ycur  hand  bee  presented  to  His  most  Sacred  Alajesty 
being  an  humble  and  submissive  Address  from  His  Majesty's  Citty  of  New  York,  to  condole 
the  loss  of  our  late  most  dread  and  Gracious  Sovereign,  and  congratulate  His  Majesty's  peacable 
accession  to  the  Crown  which  wee  heartily  rejoice  at  And  wish  his  Ma^  a  long  peacable 
and  prosperous  Reign  over  us.  Wee  begg  your  Pardon  to  offer  one  thing  further  and  that  you 
will  please  to  make  His  Most  Sacred  Ma'^  acquainted  therewith.  That  since  His  Majesty  hath 
been  pleased  to  separate  Delaware  and  the  two  Jerseys  from  this  his  Government  of  New  York 
this  Citty  hath  Apparently  and  extremely  suffered  in  the  diminution  and  loss  of  its  trade  being 
thereby  deprived  of  at  least  on  third  part  thereof;  and  hath  ever  since  much  lesned  and  decayed 
both  in  number  of  Inhabitants,  Rents  and  Buildings  and  his  Majesty  in  his  Revenue  likewise 
suffers  thereby.  And  the  remaining  part  of  this  Province,  when  less  able,  the  more  burthened 
which  with  great  willingness  and  submission  they  bear.  But  now  hope  that  this  appearing  to 
His  Ma'y  hee  will  find  it  consistent  with  the  ease  and  Safety  of  His  Subjects  and  his  Ma'" 
interest  and  service  to  reunite  those  Parts  and  enlarge  Uiis  Government  Eastward  And  confirm 
and  Grant  to  this  his  Citty  such  privileges  and  Immunitys  as  may  again  make  it  flourish  and 
encrease  His  Ma"-'*  revenue.     Wee  remain  Hono"''  Sir, 

Yo'  most  humble  Servants 
the  Mayor,  Aldermen  and  principal  Officers  of  the  Citty  of  New  York, 

in  whose  behalf  I  subscribe, 
•  G:  MmuiELL  Mayor. 


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Order  in.  Ctmtwil  and  Report  for  Quo   Warrantor,  dv. 

I  I'lniitnllonn  (;rni'riil  Kiilrion,  XXXII.  'Mil. ] 

At  the  Court  nt  Whitehnll  y"  17  of  July  lfi85. 
By  y  KiNas  most  kxciilmint  Majmsiy  iind  y-  Lords  of  liis  Mu"  most  lion''"  Privy  Council). 

A  JU'port  from  y  Jtiglit  Hon"'''  y  L'  of  y-  Com-  for  Triide  &  Foreign  Plantations 
being  Ihis  day  road  at  the  Board  in  y"  Words  following 

Mtti/  it  jiliose  yo''  Miijeslij 

Wee  Imve  received  from  Edward  Handolpli  Esq :  Surveyo'  of  yo'  Ma"  Customs  in  New 
England  several  articles  of  high  misdemeanors  exhibited  by  him  against  y'  CoV  &  Comp"  of 
y'  Colony  of  Connecticut  &  against  y- CoV  &  Comp"  of  Rhode  Island  &  Providence  Plantation 
in  N  England  upon  consideration  whereof  wee  are  huud)ly  of  oj)inion  that  your  Ma'*"  be  pleased 
to  refer  y-  said  articles  to  yo'  Attor''  Crall.  w'"  order  Ibrthwith  to  bring  Writts  ol'  (iuo 
Warranto  against  those  Corporations. 

Wee  have  also  received  a  Ere  Irtm  y-  Mayor  Aldermen  &  principal  Officers  of  y-  Citty  of 
New  York  dated  y«  13""  of  May  last  setting  forth  that  since  yo'  Ma'^  hath  been  pleased  to  p'mit 
Delaware  &  y'  two  Jerseys  to  he  separated  from  y"  Gov""  of  New  York  that  City  lialh 
extreaudy  snliered  by  the  loss  of  at  least  one  third  p'  of  its  Trade  &  hath  ever  sine  much 
decayed  in  the  nnnd)er  of  Inhabitants  Rei.ts  &  Buildings  Ami  that  yo'  Ma"  Ueveuue  doth 
likewise  sidler  thereby  wher.'upou  wee  likewis,.  otler  o'  opinions  that  yo'  Ma"  Attorney  (irall. 
may  have  directions  to  consider  the  several  (i rants  vV  Proprietyes  of  East  &  West  New 
Jersey  &  of  Delaware  aforenu'ucoued  Sc  to  enter  y-  like  writs  of  (^uo  Warranto  against  v- 
respective  Proprietors  if  he  shall  find  cause  it  being  of  very  great  &  growing  prej.ulice  to  vo' 
Ma"allau-es  m  y- Plautacun  &-  to  yo'  Customs  here  that  such  independent  Governnu-nts  bo 
kept  up  &  nunntained  w'"out  a  nearer  &  more  Jmediate  Dep.>ndauce  on  yo'  Ma■^  All  which 
is  most  hundily  submittcil 

IfocllESTKIl  Hai.I.IFAX     v. 

Cl.AKK.Nn.lX    C.    1'.   S.       OUAIOND 

Bkai'foht. 


Councill  Chamber  15.  July  IfiSy. 

His  Ma'.'  being  graciously  pleas.'d  to  approve  of  the  same  is  please.l  to  order  and  direct  that 
y  saul  ArtU'les  be  \-  t|„.y  are  l„.,vl,y  reigned  to  <<'!{•  S.av  ver  Kn<  his  Ma"  Atfr'  (i  ner-ll 
vv-ho  islorlhwith  to  bring  Writs  of  (^u.  Warranto  against  vM;ov'&-  (^,„,p.  o(  '  C/onyof 
Conect.cutt  &  against  y^'  Gov'  &-  Cou.p"  of  Kho.le  Island  &  Providence  I'lautacon  i,,  New 
England  And  u  is  further  ordered  that  M'  Attorney  Gnill  do  fbrthwith  cousi.ler  of  y  ...yerall 
Grants  &  I  roprietors  of  East  &  West  New  .Jersey  &^  of  D.Maware  &  enter  y'  like  wriUs  of  (iuo 
W  arranto  against  y  respective  Proprietors  thereof  if  he  shall  Iind  cause. 

WiM.iAM   Bkiookman. 


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My  Lord  President  is  desired  hy  the  Uiglit  lion""  y  Lords  of  y'  Com'™  for  Trade  and 
J'liintacons  to  move  liis  Ma"'  that  the  directions  to  M'  Attorney  Grail  that  y'  prosecution  of 
several  Writts  of  Quo  Warranto  against  the  Propriety  of  the  Province  of  Maryland  &  against 
the  Colonies  of  Conecticut  &  Rhode  Island  &  y»  Proprieties  of  East  &  West  New^  Jersey  &  of 
Delaware  in  America  may  he  renewed  &  that  y*"  Same  may  he  prosecuted  to  effecfc 

Ccuncill  Chamher 
~>l  April  1086 


Sr 


if  over  nor  Doinjan  to  Si-crektnj  lihifliwayt. 

[  Nc»-Yiirk  Klilries,  I.  Id.  ] 

New  York.  Aug'  y"  IP''  KJS-i. 


^  ()"  of  the  G""  of  March  1(>S^  I  received  and  was  heartily  glad  of  the  news  that  I  am  to  correspond 
with  you  and  have  soe  good  a  freind  to  give  the  King  and  Coimcil  an  accoimt  of  what  passes. 

S'  John  Werdfii  writes  that  hee  hath  del"  up  all  the  I'apers  that  were  immaterial  to  you, 
Koe  that  [I]  tlont  douht  hut  that  you  have  our  Acts  of  Assemhly.  Vou  nuist  hee  a  stranger  to 
our  Proceedings,  unless  you  have  perused  the  Papers  concerning  y'  ditlerence  hetween  our 
Indians  and  Hrench  aiul  if  occaision  should  hee,  as  1  hope  tiiere  is  noe  danger,  I  doe  not  know 
how  to  Act,  hecause  S'  John  Werd(jn  hath  given  noe  answer  to  the  letters  1  sent  ahout  it. 

The  rtrench  are  now  quiet.  Wee  have  a  very  good  trade  this  year,  and  shall  have  much 
helter  if  wee  take  hut  the  same  care  as  the  Hrench,  hy  putting  a  little  ilbrt  on  this  side  of  the 
(jrciit  Lake,  as  they  have  on  the  other.  It  is  in  the  King's  Dominions  nearer  to  us  than  to  them, 
and  would  hee  an  ohligation  to  the  Indians  to  hring  their  Beaver  to  us,  which  would  hee  six  for 
one  at  ])resent.  I  put  the  Arms  of  the  Duke,  now  his  Ma'*"  upon  all  the  Indian  Castles  near  y' 
(ireat  Lake,  and  that  hy  their  own  consent  who  have  suhmitted  to  this  Government.  They  are 
a  cousiderahle  people  and  ought  to  hee  encouraged  hecause  they  have  a  considerable  iniluence 
over  most  of  the  Iiulians  in  America;  The  ffrench  quarrel  only  because  they  cannot  obtain 
them  which  if  they  should  they  would  bee  trouhlesom  to  most  of  y'  Kings  Subjects  in  these 
parts  of  America. 

A  French  man  of  warr  came  within  Sandy  Hook,  which  Is  within  6  or  7  leagues  of  this 
Citty,  hee  desired  leave  to  Wood  and  Water  and  liave  fresh  provisions;  \\\m\\  which  I  sent  the 
Mayor,  who  is  a  Hrenchman  and  another  tl'rench  merdiant  with  the  Secretary  on  hoard  him  to 
see  hy  what  commission  hee  sailed;  hee  aent  me  the  copie  of  his  commission  which  was  from 
the  (un'  of  Petit  Guaves.'  Then  I  called  a  Council  and  shewed  it  to  them,  who  gave  their 
opinion  that  hee  should  have  provision,  wood  and  water,  provided  he  did  not  break  Bulk,  sell, 
barter  or  leave  beliind  him  any  Prize  Goods  taken  by  virtue  of  his  said  Commission.  When 
lice  had  procured  what  was  necessary  for  him  hee  went  to  Sea  and,  as  I  am  told,  meeting  with 

'    This  v.ssct  WHS  oallotl  La  Trompninr,  nnil  wns  o<inininiicicil  by  Monsieur  Le  S^fiE.    Council  Miniitf»,  3J  .Tunc,  1685,  V.  116. 
IVlil  Guaves  or  Gouyiive,  is  prob»bly  in  tlie  iilHiid  of  Guiuleloupe.  See  Dc  I.'hlei  Carle  ties  Antillet  Franfoisft.  —  Ed. 


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a  Ketch  bound  fro  i  tln«  place  to  Barbados  with  provisions  phnidered  her.     The  ffrenchmau 
was  mounted  with  30  Guns  and  had  POO  nien  on  bord  of  him.  "ru.chmau 

I  sent  away  the  pacliets  to  Virg«  and  they  were  faithfully  delivered  and  f  could  wish  it  were 
m  my  power  to  tender  any  particular  service  to  your  self,  Jho  always  have  be.n  very  Kind  and 
cw,  to  mee,  and  I  beg  of  you  to  continue  your  good  Offices,  esteeming  myself  happy  t,hat  soe 
good  a  man  is  m  your  station.  '  ^■'^ 

Mr  Sprag  the  Secretary  of  this  plac  w>ll  goe  for  Kngland  this  winter  and  enny  the  Laws. 
tl.at  were  last  made,  with  l„m;  I  shall  then  take  nmre  .ree.lon.  in  writing^  you  bl 
concenung  the  Kn.g's  concerns  and  my  own  inconsiderable  alf.irs.  In  y^  n.e'an  i,  .ssu  e 
you,  .V,  that  I  am  with  all  respect,  Yo'  humble  aflectionat  Servant. 

Ilead  9  Oct.  10S5.  '^'""=  Doxcax. 


*'■»■■» 


Govenwr  Donyan  to  the  Lord  Pre^Ulad. 

[  New- York  Kiilrii's,  I.  ijl  ] 

My  Honored  Lord  N:  Vork  Sep- y-  ls-M(iS5. 

Your  Lo...  of  y^  o.;-'.  of  J,.,,..  ,,,  „;,  ,j,.,.  ,,„„,„,„„,  ,  ^^  ^^^^  acconlingly  had  it  read 

u.  Counal,  who  were  all  glad  to  hear  soe  good  Xews  as  ut  Ma-"  success  againl  t       I  e  .  1 U 
assured  by  your  Lop.  b'liimi  uu    n,  ru  us 

The  people  of  this  place  express  themselves  very   willing  to  obey  the  King  in  any  thin<r  to 
he  r  power  when  the  Assen.bly  n.eets  which  will  bee  in  (Mober  nex,  your  Lo.-  le Z    1     f  I  ^ 

:;:!;i;;;tt^:t:i' ;;;;::;::-  -'  '-^^  '^^""-  "-"■«  '--->  ••"«  ."•-  wine,  ca;;;;: 

thi!hr"f:'ll'"';"V"''T'''  ''r''''"''^'  '""'  ^^""  ""  ^'^"'■'""""'  «••  -"'  '-  '"-rnor 
thitlHT.     It  uoul.l  certamly  alter  the  way  of  that  people  verv  much  (or  the  belter       \.   I 

government  I  beleive  with  the  .n.ree,   ,..„ JhIs   L^^l^:!.  ^  i  in        ,    ^ 

time  afford  a    revenue  more  than  sullieieut   to  mainlan.  itself      I  Ir.ve  av.  rv      '    ,"   '"^'""^ 

"'^""-  "-""■ " ' - ^  -^'-a-y "-  are  ^:::'L  l^;!!:  Z!:^  r;:,:^-:;, 

«u.,„„W.  ,V.„„oil  ,.,,.1  Chiof  .r„„io.,  „f  ,1.,.  ,v„v„,,,  „f'v,'    V       ',"'""•'•'""•"   '"•    «•"«    ..    -i-nlMT   „f  ().,v,.n„.r 
"PI "».     II-  n..xt  ,„..  a  „„.„,,,.,.  „f    L  h      .7  '■■'  ' '"'""•'■  "'''■"''  "'••""■•"" 

::.';:-:;;;:;,:;:::^  ;--■;:::  f '- ! -:rs::;r::,;:='::ir- -  ■i,::-::!;;;,,:™ 


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Mr   Sl,rimpton,>    Mr   WJmrton,'    Mr  Usher,^    and   Mr    Macartie   with    some    few    others. 
Tins  place  is  composed  most  of  Strangers,  ami  wee  have  very  few  or  noue  of  ill  principles 
among  us  that  I  know  of.     If  miy  of  the  English  hee  soe  they  have  the  witt  to  conceal  it. 

A  new  seal  of  this  J>rovince  is  very  much  wanting,  and  y  people  extraordinary  desirous  to 
have  y"  Kuig's  Seal  to  their  Patents  and  other  papers  that  concern  them, 

I  am  my  Honored  Lord,  with  all  respect 

W  Loi'»  most  obedient  and 

most  humble  Servant 
Uec-22Dec.lGS5      •  Tho:  Do^oAN 


I'ditioii  of  Oqttaui  UiUo^)  to  the  Kiikj. 

To  tin-  King's  most  Excellent  Ma'^  and  the  If  Hono the  Lords  of  Ills  Ma"  most  lIouo'''« 

Privy  Council. 

The  Ihnnble  I'etition  of  Cap'  Christopher  IMllop. 

Slirll-nh.  ' 

That  W  JVt'  some  time  in  .Tune  IC.so  ,,,,  Comandcr  of  His  Ma''  K,.tch  Deptford  pursuant  to 
bis  .\[a"  Commandes  Seized  an  ent.'rloper  called  the  i'i-ovi(l,.nce  of  Lon.lon  wiiereof  one  (;eorge 
■Nanlor  was  Commander,  which  ship  mid  Neagroes  with  all  that  l.clonged  lo  her  was  condemned 
in  (he  Admiralty  Court  at  Neaves  for  Trading  to  Cuiiiey  coulraiy  to  his  Ma"  Charter  granted 


the  Hovall  AtlV 


ica 


a  Company  ;  some  time  alter  yo''  IVf  sent  from   Neaves  lo  \ 


ew  Vorke  some 


t'lildiicl  Sami  Ki  SimiMiToN  win  ii<liiiini'<l  a  I' 


A'-./iW-r,  III. 'Jli     II,. 


\viisii|.]Miiiil,>il  in  liis;tiir»'iif  iliL'Cniiiiii 


a  iVii mail  in  ll.i»U)U  on  7lli  Miiy,  lilTH.  AVir  A'liy/.iii./  /fi>lonial  ,i,i,l  i 


•'ciiinlry  (I  MnMiuhiu.ltii  J/i,l„rieal  Collivlioim,  \.   1\\\,  2:1 

what  In  known  at.  !li,.  Million  |inri'hnsi.  on  tlio  MiiTliniU'k  riv.r.   r..//,,// 

'IIomikIi  IiU  niiinr  in  fouinl  in  tli.-  \\»\  of  Sir  \i 


\\:»w\wr»  to  invi'sliKa'  '  tli.'  I'onl.niliii 
I),  ami  liinl  a  »liaiv  with  oIIu'I-  l,;i.lii 


"tiloiiical 
I'liiiins  to  iliv  Niirniu'anwt 
I of  Niw  Kn.'laml  in 


111'  wan  ralhrr  m 


iiMiNii  Ammios'  ('ouiiai  tors,  hi.  .lo 


iin  .;/■  IIk'  X,ir  ll,,mi,shif  llixtoriiil  S,„-i,lii,  III.  IHS. 


tlo'  liiNl  t< 


IKIucti'il  \<y  liiut  (iov.iii 


■1  not  appi  iif  to  Inivi'  li, 


1 1'ouiit.MniMiT  r<'»i>.taiH'i>,  lii»  naiiii'  lirinj,'  ni^fni'il  to  tli.'  an 


iiii.l  ttliiMi  tin'  |i,o|il,'  of  ItoKlon  r,w  at;aiii.|  him,  folorifl  Si 


i>f  li 


iisanp|.oi'li.r». 
niiiMn.iN  «a»  ammii; 


J/:>lti:ri/  i<f   M,l1ll,l,llllKllx,    I. 


■Ki 


mrnona  to  Sir  M  lo  »uri-.  loli'i-  tlio  ^'ov.'rni.i.  n(.   Iliilrli, 


li 


U 


MAIIToN,  of    llonli 


t.iwicliialili'  liai-t  in  .Ma 


tliiv 


1  inlii-.»l.,l  In  tlio  Million  |Mii'i'lnn<.'  in  \,w  llam|i»li 


iil<'«  fn 


|i»liiro  Ix'kIiIi'h  ln'inn  |in>|iiicl.ii-  of 


tioh  of  111..  N.w  Knulan.l  u.n. 


Ill  l'ai;^..miittv;a  .iv,  r.     \\y  waiia|i|..iiiii...l  on.,  of  l»ii)i.i:vV("otinoil  on  Ih. 


u|Mnl.v  to  ili.lar.'  "lliat   liin  .Mail'"! 


innii'iit  ill   I1IN.5,  uii.l  in  tlio  follow 


oli.la 


iii«  yi'ur  out'  of  A.NniioK'  ».lvi«i»;  Imt  lie  wan  noon  Inunl 


.1  .U'i'mtliiitritt  J/ittnrirnl  Ciillirtiiint,  VII.  I.'ifi. Ki 


aj...l.v  III  a|i|i.iiiilin;t  If  \m.oi.imi  liix  S..,T,taiy  and  n,-^U\,;'  iiil..n.U..l  t..  inllnall  lli. 


.Miiilrj'.' 


.lollM    IkIIKII  WIlK  n  lllltiv.'  of  llo«t,. 


I.I  lo 


Ih'un  .•ni|ilo)-...l,  wlu.n  in  Hmtlaml,  \.\  Ma»•a.•llll».■tt^  I..  ii,.i:..iiat.'  lli..  i.nr.l 


y  |.i-,if.»«ion  a  i«tali,iii,.r.     Ho  wai  ii.>.s..n»,.,l  of  a  liamUomo  f.Mliin.'.  nii.l  lia.l 


Sir  tniniNvNi.o  (i..imKi..     II.'  Huh  a..|iiiiiil  a  lM«ti.  f.ir  lami  »|.,.ulali.m" ;   Im 


•liiim'  of  111.'  I'rovin 


nci'  of  Main.'  IV.ini  111.'  Inirn  of 


l.i  lllhl 


Kiiinriiiii..  .•x|i.','|u| s  of  i!iiin  tV.mi  iIimI  .iiiiii't.r.     On  III 


ii.'i'.'|.t.,|  oili.'.' iin.j.r  IliniKv,  ami  11. '\l  iimlor  Asim.w,  wli 
i:nt.'liinil  with  li 


oli.liiti' 


'  uiii'  of  til.'  |iaitii'r»  in  llii'  Million  [.iiiilia 


of  til. 


KiiL'Inii.l    IVov 


11.'.'.-  in   lilM,-i,  lui 


to   Ni'W   IIiiiiiimI 


lit.  .'oiii|iliiiiilN 


i.h 


AMIKI.    All.KN,    II    l,.in'lo 


imliiri'  ami  oi.taiii.'.l  n  .'oininln>.i,,n  lor  Hi.' 


<l>'|niiy.     Tin-  latt.r  a^Kiiim'.l  Hi..  g„y 


iK.'  .lowiifnll  !i..  iiiilii.,'.|ii,'iiily  -liiir.'.l.     II.'  lli,'ri'n|ioti  proi ,1,.,1  to 

11  imr.  Iiaiit,  liaviinj  I'liri'lim-wl,  iio..n  afi.i',  tlic  tit!,'  of  tlio  M»»4in 
tfoviTiiiiiinf  of  that   I'roviiiw,  a|i|>oiiiti'.l  Ilia  Min-inlaw,  rsiiKii,  hi 


III.  I 


or  Hitr.'.'alili'  to  lli.'  | pi,..     An 


ii-im'M  at   ll.intoii,  oci'iinionHlly  vii<llin(f  lil-<  I'roviii 


"'Piiii t  on  till'  l:uli  of  Aii«ii»t,  imi'J.     llo 


I'litiniiiMl,  liowi'V.'r,  to  ri'si.!.'  an.l  inrv\ 


llin  n.lininintnition  wim  l.y 


111'  ilii'il  itt  Bunion,  mil  gf  St'iilAinkr,  172rt,  H(?ih1 
V.  •r.Vl  —  Ki.. 


11!     .if     il    will    !h-    follll,l   ill    !l:!t:: 


nu 


III  im'nii«  I'illn-r  pl.aHnnt  to  liiiii^ilf 


V..^  /,'. 


!!.--foii.  iriKi,  I.   iwX. 


M'Vi'iity  fijilit  y,.ar».    Volhtthmt  of  Iht  \nr  Jhrniithin  Jliitorieal  Sih-irty, 


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866 


NEW-VOKFv  COLONIAL  MANirSCUIPT.S. 


NcuRmps  with  other  Coods  consijiiicd  to  M'  Jolin  Injoiis  about  tho  nionlli  of  Mny  KiS.'J, 
by  viMtiK!  of  a  rrociiratioii  t'lorii  M'  John  IJaiidiMi,  John  and  'rhoiiia.s  'IVnipUi  of  London  to  Mr 
Jolm  WVst,  Clarke  of  the  Mayor's  (."ourt  at  New  York.-,  The  said  West  as  Attorney  to  IJanden 
&'"  attached  and  arrested  in  the  iiands  of  the  said  Injons  all  the  Neiigroes  or  effeets  of  the  said 
Neagroes  wiiieh  Yo'  I'ef  soe  eoiisi.uned  to  the  said  Injons,  and,  as  Yo--  Pel'  shall  niak<!  ai.peare 
to  this  Hoard,  West  ille-;ally,  unjustly  and  contrary  to  Law,  obtained  jndgnient  against  yo' 
IVC  to  the  Value  of  One  Thousand  One  Hundred  and  ifoity  pound  Ster.  from  which  Jndgnu'ut 
Yo--  I'et"  agent  desired  to  appeale  to  yo'"  Ma'"  and  Councill  here  which  was  refused. 

Now  may  it  please  Your  sacred  Ma"  That  Province  being  setled  as  other  of  Yo'  Ma" 
I'lantatiouH,  being  by  i,aws  and  Constilnlions  lor  the  security  of  yc/  Ma"  Subjects,  whereof 
Yo'  Ma"  reserving  ap|)eales  to  be  determined  before  yo'  Ma'"  and  Councill. 

Yo'  I'd'  most  hundily  prayes  yo'  Ma"  will  be  graciously  pleased  to  order  the  Mayor's  Court 
of  iNew  York.'  to  sto|)  all  proceedings  and  to  send  over  an  Appeale.  That  the  Matter  may  bn 
argued  before  this  Hoard  in  Or.ler  to  a  linall  Determiiuition. 

And  Yo'  I'et'  as  in  duly  bound  shall  ever  pray. 

A  true  Copie 

I'liii.:   Ml  siiiiAVK. 
[Decendier  -J.i,  KiN').] 


On/, 


r  in   (junict/  on   ('ti/>f(i/ii    liillop'.i  Aj'jkd/. 


I  Nrw-^ork   Mnlrii'i,  I.   ;(1.  1 


At  the  Court  at  Whitehall  llie  'JH-'  of  December  111 


J'he 


.lENT- 


'I'he    KlVdS    MUST    Kxil.;|,l.|.;.\r    MAJHsrv 

in  Comu'il. 


I'pon  reading  a   Ileporl  from   the   Itight   Hon''"  the  liords  of  y'  Committee  Ibr 


Trade  and  I'lantalious  in  the  words  folK 


"K 


I^td'l  it  plnmr   Yiiuf  Ma'" — 

III  obedience  to  your  Majesty's  Order  in  Council  of  the  I"'  ot  l)eceud)er  lO^-'i.     \V,.e  I 
exnniined  tlie  petition  of  Captain  Christopher  Hillop  complaining  that  having  consigiu'd  fnmi 
Nevis  souu'  Negroes  and  other  Coodslo  M' .lohn   Injohns  of  New  York,  the  said  N» 


uiv« 


groN  ami 

(Joods  or  the  etfects  of  them  were  attached  at  New  York  l>y  ,M'  John  West  Attorney  to  M' 
Jolm  Itawden  and  others  of  London  where  the  saiti  West  obtained  .ludgem'  against  the  Tel' 
for  eleaven  hundred  and  forty  pounds  Ster';  from  which  sentence  or  Judgenu'iit  the  Raid  Injohim 
desired  to  Appeal,  which  was  reliised :  And  therefore  praying  that  the  Mayor  of  New  York 
may  bee  ordered  to  stop  all  proceedmgs  then ,  and  to  send  over  an  Appeal  lor  a  linal 
determination  before  your  .Majesty.  Whereupon  wee  most  buiidily  Olfer  luir  Opinion  fluit  your 
Majesty  l)ee  pleased  to  admit  y'  pel'-  apj.eal  before  Your  .Ma"  in  Council  from  the  s;iid  senlenco 
ill  mich  manner  as  is  de8ire(i  by  tin-  pet'  within  four  moiiihs  aHer  notice  given  of  yijur  Mu'"' 


Mil' 


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ploasiirc  the  pcf  having  first  given  Bccurity  lient  for  the  summ  of  Two  Thousand  Pounds  to 
your  Ma<>  to  hec  h^vicd  upon  tlio  rotitioiier's.KHtate  hoth  Real  and  Personiil,  as  well  in  Your 
Ma'y"  |)rovii.ce  of  Now  York  in  Anieriea,  as*  in  England  or  elsewhere,  to  answer  such 
determination  in  his  said  appeal  as  your  Majesty  in  Council  shall  award.  And  that  in  the 
mean  time  all  proceedings  against  the  said  liillop  in  relation  to  this  matter  doe  cease. 

All  whicli  is  most  humbly  submitted. 

His  Ma"-  in  Council  approving  the  same,  and  being  graciously  pleased  to  admit  of  the  pet" 
Appeal  iiath  this  day  thought  tit  to  Order  That  the  nmtter  of  the  said  appeal  bee,  and  the 
same  is  hereby  appointed  to  bee  heard  before  His  Afa"  in  Council  within  four  months  after 
notice  hereof  shall  be('  giveu  to  the  Mayor  of  iNew  York,  who  is  to  transmit  to  this  Board  an 
account  of  all  proceedings  in  his  Court  relating  thereunto.  And  it  is  further  ordered  that 
in  the  mean  lime  all  Proceedings  against  the  said  Capt:  Billop  or  his  Agent  relating  to  this 
matter  doe  cease;  llee  having  this  day  given  security  here,  according  to  the  Report,  to 
answer  sudi  Determinalion  in  the  Appeal,  as  His  Majesty  in  Council  shall  award.  Whereof 
th(>  said  Mayor  of  iNew  York,  or  the  Mayor  thereof  for  tiie  time  being  and  all  others  concerned 
are  to  take  notice,  and  give  obedience  hereunto.  And  Colonel  Thomas  Dungan  His  Ma'^" 
(iovernor  of  New  York  is  hereby  directed  to  lake  care  and  give  order  that  all  things  bee 
performed  ac  ordingly. 


Miinaramid   a\  (<>    (Joreruor   /hm/tiii'.^  Safari/. 

I  Ni'H  Vurk  Knlrliii.  I.  I117.  J 

The  Lords  of  the  Connnittet;  for  Trade  ami  I'lantations  agree  to  move  His  Ma'>  Tl.  .(  His 
Pleasure  may  bee  signified  whether  any  Addition  shall  bee  made  to  the  present  salary  of  400" 
|)er  anil  for  Coll.  Dongan  (Jov'  of  New  York. 

C'ouncil  Ciiamber. 
SO  May  KiSO. 


.^fl;M'' 


'I'he  y;}  May  liisc. 


His  .Majesty  being  accordingly  moved  by  their  Lop*  is  pleased  to  signify  His  Pleasure  That 
Coll:  Dongan  doe  lake  to  himself  for  Salary  as  Cov'  of  New  Vork  the  siun  of  000"  per  anilu 
(to  commence  jioni  the  i.>iV''  of  .Marcii  last)  out  of  y'  Ifeveiiiie  arising  there. 


;-ii 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Edward  Randolph  to  the  Cvlonij  of  Connecticut. 

[Nfw-V(irk  I'npcm,  I.  8(11.] 

Boston  Miiy  y'  27"'  KiSG 

I  am  Iioartily  glad  for  your  sakos  tliat  I  am,  thrmigli  the  blessing  of  God,  safe  nrriued  in 

Boston,  wliere  on  tl:e  'J')"'  inHlant  Joseph  DiicUey  Ksc]--  and  the  j)ersons  named  in  iiis  Majesties 

Connnission  of    (iovermii'  (some   few  indisposed  excepted)  entred  u|)on  y"  (Jovernem'  \v"'  y" 

generall  Consent  and  applause  of  the  peo|)le.     My  time  (ori)ids  me  to  he  to  jjerticnlar  \v"'  you 

in  that  matter  :     1  am   now  to  Address  to  tiie  consernes  of  yo'  Colonie ;  Against  w*^''  1  have 

vv""  nu!  two  (iuo  Warrantoes  as  also  against  Koad  Island  :    jiis  Ma""'  intends  to  bring  all  New 

England  under  one  (iouernem*  and  nothing  is  now  remaineiiig  on  yo'  part  but  to  think  of  an 

hnnihle  submission  and  a  dutifuU  resignation  of  your  eharter,  w"''  if  you  are  so  bardie  so  oiler 

to  defend  at  law,  whilsle  yon  jne  eontending  for  a  shaddow  you  will  in  the  first  place  loose  all 

that  part  of  ydur  Colonie  froui  Coneeticot  to  \.  Yorke  and  haue  it  amiexed  to  that  gouerm'  a 

thing  yon  are  to  certainly  enfonned  of  already:  &  nothing  will  preuent,  but  yo'  obuiating  so 

generall  a    allamitie  to  all  New  England  by  an  hearlie  and  timely  application  to  his  Ma"''  w"'  au 

Innnble  sul mission  w"' an    annexed    petition:    lo   grant  libertie  of  conscience,  a  coniirmatia  & 

eontinuntioti  to  you  of  all  y«  lands  now  under  your  (ionernenu-nt  and  such  other  fauo"  as  yo' 

wants  can  best  dictate  unto  yon  :     A   Court   by  y' Couerm' is  ordered  shortly  to  be  kept  in  y" 

Narragansit  to  assert  the    AutluM'ity  graunted  by  His  Ma""  ('omission  &  to  jireuent  y  Koad 

Islanders  further   incursions:     I   ex|)ect  not  that    you  trouble  me   to  enter  your  Colonic  as  a 

heranld  to  denounce  warre  ;  my  frelnilshi|)  for  you  eiulines  nice  to  pcrswade  an  accomoda"  and 

to  that  end  desire  you  to  send  me  word  whether  you  will  fauor  yo'  seines  so  farr  as  to  coiiie  to 

me  in  Boston,  where  you  will  be  wilnessi's  of  our  peace  \-  bclcifc  (>f  His  Majesties  (ioncrnni'  not 

such  a  scare  crow  as  to  afriglit  men  out  of  their  estates  &    liberties  r  itlier  then  to  submit  iV  lit' 

happie  :      Wee  ex|)ect   some  ships  will   he   in  a  monelli   at  tiirlliest   readie  lo  siiile  fro  hence  for 

I'.ngland  :  and  therefore  whateucr  is  intcialed  must  be  compleated  on  your  part  before  that  time: 

now    it  besids    yom-   seines    and    some    nu'mbers  of  yo'  Counsell    in  and  aluiut  IIarl()rd  vo' 

(iouerno'  &.   Dcpulie  (Muicrno'  iV  Major  (iold  and  some  of  yo"  Soutberne  (icmlc"  will  vouchsafe 

to  come  as  liir  as  .Nf  Smith's  in  Narrogausel,  seiul  me  iV  expresse  a  time  appoim''     I  (lueslion  not 

hut  you  will  luiue  (Ippertunity  to  coufi'rre  w"'  some  of  y'"  principle  (lentli^m"  of  this  (Jouermn' 

S''"  bless   not  your  seines  w"'   vaine   expectation  of  advantage  &•  spinuinge  out  of  tinu'  by  my 

delay:     1  will   engage  tho' the  weather  be  warme  the  writs  will   keep  sound   and  as  good  as 

wlu-n  first  landed:  my  great  care  for  y<Mir  aduanlage  swells  my  paper  bcytaul   ,-'  size  of  a  letter, 

should    I  Wright   but  what  were   necessary  twoidde   tyre  y(Mi  iV  niyselfeto:     1  desin-  you  to 

reach   me  out  any  opportunity  of  seruing  you  :  and  to  appoint  you  a  spcedie  day  :  that  I  may 

comnnmicate  what    is   luit    fit   now  to  wright :    and   I  assure  you  that  I  am  always  at  leisure  to 

serue  you  becaus  1  am  rcsolueil  lo  conlinue  (ieiille"  \  our  humble  Seruant 

I'llt.     IfAMllM.l'll. 

J  K^-ally  wrong  Mr  Blatbwaito 

if  I  fiirgct  to  ac(piainl  you  y' 

be  IS  much  your  freind  in  y'  matter. 

Coppie  of  M'-  Ed.  Kandolplis  letter. 
Hec"  '.I  .May  S7 
From  Coll.  Dongan. 


I ,(JN  IJON  DOC U M  ENTS  :     1 1 


369 


ImtructioHfi  to  Governor  Domjan. 

[  Ni-w-Ynrk  Ilnlrlen,  I.  10s.] 

lMstructi..ns  to  our  Tr..sty  an.l  well,,,  Tl.onms  Dongan  Esq'  Our  Captain 
Cfiu-ral  and  V,oV  in  clieif  in  and  over  our  IVovince  of  New  York  an.i  the 
rerntorys  depending  thereoa  in  America.  Given  at  Our  Court  at  Windsor 
this  aO'"  day  (,f  May  IGSG  in  y"  second  year  of  Our  Reign. 

With  these  our  Instructions  you  will  receive  our  Commission  under  Our  Great  Seal  of 
England,  constituting  you  our  Captain  General  and  Gov'  in  Cheif  of  our  Province  of  New 
York  mid  the  'J'erritorys  depending  thereon  in  America. 

1.  Whereupon  you  are  forthwith  to  call  together  the  mn.h.rs  of  our  Council  for  that  our 
I  roy.nce  hy  name  Anthony  IJrokholes,  Krclerick  I'hilips,  .Stephamis  van  Courtland,  Lucas 
'^•'"'^•'"'  -J"!"'  f^l"-"Sfe'.  -ItM-vas  Jiaxter,  and  .John  Young  Kscpiires. 

t>.  At  which  meeting  afler  having  j-uhlished  in  usual  manner  Our  said  Letters  Patents 
constituting  you  ( )ur  Captain  General  &  Gov'  in  Cheif  of  our  said  Province  &  Territorys         ' 

3.  ^ou  shall  take  car.>  yo'self  and  alsoe  administer  to  each  of  v-  memhers  of  y"  Council  ■,« 
well  the  (^a(h  of  Allegiance,  as  yM)atli  for  the  ,lue  eNi-cution  of  their  nlaces  and  Trusts 

4.  And  you  are  to  communicate  unto  Our  said  Council,  from  time  to  time,  smdi  &  soe 
many  of  our  Instructions  as  y-.u  shall  fmd  convenien.  for  our  service  to  l.ee  imparted  unto  then. 

-..  And  Our  lurther  will  and  pleasure  is  that  the  meml.,.rs  of  our  Council  shall  &-  mav  hue 
&  enjoy  freedom  of  Dehate  &-  \„ie  in  all  things  f.  1 dehated  of  in  Council. 

<;.  Andaltho,  l.yourCumission  ali.ivsai.l  wee  haue  thought  lit  to  direct  that  any  Thive  of 
"ur  Counselors  make  a  (Quorum;  It  is  nevertheless  Our  will  &  pleasure  that  you  doe  not  act 
with  a  (Riorum  of  less  than  Tive  .Memhers  unless  in  case  of  necessity. 

7.  An.l  that  we  may  hee  always  informed  of  ll„.  names  of  person's  (it  to  supplv  V  vacancvs 
ol  Our  Council  iu  .New  York.  *•    "     ''"'"">'* 

s.  Vou  are  to  transmit  unto  us  &  to  y  [.ords  of  our  l^rivy  Council  appointed  a  Committee 
of  l-.i.leX-  lloreigu  I'lautatmns,  with  all  convenient  speed,  the  names  an.l  characters  of  six 
I-crsons  inhalutants  of  Our  said  I'rovince  and  Terrilory.s,  whom  vou  shall  esteem  the  hest 
<l"alih; ..  lor  that  Crust.  .\nd  soe  from  time  to  time  when  any  of  thnu  shall  dye,  depar,  out  of 
our  said  t  olouy  or  hecmne  otherwi.se  unlit.  Vou  are  to  supply  y"  lirst  number  of  .six  ner.sons  hv 
nominating  others  to  us  in  their  stead. 

!'.  Ami  you  are  from  lime  to  tim.-  to  ..end  us  .V  our  Committee  of  Tr.lde  \-,  IMantations  y 
mimes  \-  .p.ahlys  of  any  memhers  hy  you  put  into  Our  .said  Council  hy  V  first  conveniencv  alter 
yo'  SOI'  doing,  ■  ' 

HI.  And  ill  the  choi.v  and  nouiiuali.ui  of  the  m.uuheis  of  .mr  Council  as  al.so  of  the  l'riii,.ipd 
Olh.vis,  .Judges.  Assistants,  Justices  &  Sherifi..  you  are  alwavs  to  take  can-  that  llu'v  hee  nieu 

of  e.staf  and  ahililys  and  nut  necessitous  peopl..  ,u-  mud h'hl,  \-  that  they  hee  pe'r.sons  well 

altecti'd  to  ( liir  ( lovernment. 

II.  \nu  are  i.ot  to  su.spend  y'  memhers  of  0,„  Council  without  uood  and  sutli.'i.mt  cause. 
Ami  m  case  of  suspeu.sion   of  any  of  them,  y.ui  are  torthwilh   to  transmit   unto  u.s.  &■  to  our 

Committee  fin-  Trade  &•  floreigu  I'lantati.uis  sW  hmsoiis  for  .so .inj;.  to-ether  with   v"  charges 

&  pniols  asjain.st  the  said  persons.  \  th.'ir  Answer  thereunto. 


Vol,.    111. 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


12.  And  whereas  wee  have  heen  presented  with  a  Bill  or  Charter  passed  in  y"  late  Assemhly 
of  New  York,  containing  several  ffranchises,  jirivileires  &  Ininiunitys  mentioned  to  he  granted 
to  tlie  Inhahitants  of  our  8''  province,  You  are  to  Declare  Our  Will  &  pleasure  that  y'^  said 
Bill  or  Charter  of  Franchises  bee  forthwith  repealed  &  disallowed,  as  y''  same  is  hereby  Repealed, 
determined  &  made  void  But  you  are  nevertheless  with  our  said  Council  to  continue  the  Dutys 
&  Impositions  therein  mentioned  to  bee  raised  untill  you  shall  with  the  consent  of  the  Council 
settle  such  Taxes  and  Impositions  as  shall  he  sufficient  for  y"  support  of  our  Governm'  of 
New  York. 

13.  And  our  further  will  and  pleasure  is  that  all  other  Laws,  Statutes  &  Ordinances  already 
made  within  Our  said  Province  of  New  York  shall  continue  &  bee  in  full  force  &  vigor,  soe  far 
forth  as  they  doe  not  in  any  wise  contradict  impeach  or  derogate  from  this  Commission  or  the 
Orders  &  Instructions  herewith  given  you,  till  you  shall,  with  the  advice  of  our  Council,  pass 
other  Laws  in  our  Name  for  the  good  govenimenl  of  our  said  Province,  which  you  are  to  doe 
with  all  convenient  speed. 

14.  And  you  are  to  transmit  authentick  Copies  under  y'  I'ublick  8eal,  of  all  Laws,  Statutes 
&  Ordinances  which  at  any  time  shall  bee  made  &  Enacted  within  Our  said  province,  unto  Ts 
&  our  Committee  for  Trade  &  floreign  J'lantations,  within  three  months  or  sooner  after  tlieir 
being  enacted,  together  with  Duplicats  thereof  by  the  next  conveyance  upon  Pain  of  our  Iligiu'st 
Displeasure  &  of  y«  forfeiture  of  that  year's  Salary  wherein  you  shall  at  any  lime  or  upon  any 
pretence  whatsoever,  omit  to  send  over  y"  said  Laws  &  Ordinances  as  aforesaid  within  y"  time 
above  limited. 

1.5.  And  if  any  laws,  Statutes  &  Ordinances  made  &  Enacted  by  you  &  Our  Council  or  our 
Gov'  &  Council  of  New  York  for  y"  time  being,  shall  at  any  time  be  disallowed  &  not  approved 
and  soe  signilied  by  us,  ( »ur  Heirs  or  Successors  under  Our  or  tiieir  Sigiie  Manual  or  Signet  or 
by  Order  of  <  )ur  or  their  Privy  Council  unto  you  y  s-i  Tbo :  Dongan  or  to  our  ( iov'  or  Connuamh'r 

in  cheif  of  ( >ur  s*'  Territorys  for  y"  time  being:     Then  such  &  soe  many  of  them  as  shall  1 so 

disallowed  &  not  approved,  shall  from  thence  tbrth  cease  >S:  beconu'  \'oid. 

16.  And  you  are  to  observe  in  the  passing  of  Laws,  that  y"  Stile  of  Enacting  the  same  By 
the  (Governor  &  Council,  bee  henceforth  used  and  noe  other. 

17.  You  are  not  to  jiass  any  Act  or  Order,  in  any  case,  for  levying  money  &'  innicling  ffincs  & 
Penaltys  whereby  y"  same  shall  not  bee  reserved  to  us  (br  such  puhlick  Ises  as  by  y  said  Act 
or  Order  shall  bee  directed. 

H.  And  forasumch  as  great  |)rejndic.>  may  happen  to  Our  service  &  y"  security  of  our  said 
provuu'e  l;y  \  our  absence  ;  for  |)reveiilioii  thereof,  you  are  not  to  jiresunu-,  upon  any  pretence 
whatsoever  to  bee  absent  from  Vo'  Covernment  without  first  having  obtained  h'ave  tor  soe  doing 
from  us  in  Council,  Wee  herehy  declaring  that  our  verbal  leave  or  oilier  iVrmission  what 
soever  except  such  leave  in  Council,  shall  not  bee  esteemed  sullicient  warrant  lor  V  same,  as  is 
particularly  set  fortii  and  directed  by  an  Order  in  Council  bearing  date  y-  ;i"  day  of  Novend.' 
Ki'-O  herewith  sent  unto  ycui. 

I!).  And  as  wee  are  willing  in  y"  best  maimer  to  provid.-  for  v"  support  of  y"  (JovermiK'nt  of 
our  said  J'rovin.r,  by  setting  apart  sullicient  allowances  to  Our"  CoV  or  Commander  in  Cheif 
resHlmg  for  y"  tune  beini;  within  y  same,  tlur  Will  &  ph.asure  is  that  when  it  ,.|,all  happm  th;.t 

you  shall  bee  absent  fron.  then.v full  Moyely  of  y"  Salarv  &  of  all  IVr.p.isits  &  Eniolumeuts 

whatsoever,  which  would  olheiwise  become  due  unto  you  shall,  during  the  time  of  voMl.sence, 
be.,  paid  and  satisla,:  unto  such  (.'ov'or  Commander  in  cheif  who  shall  bee  resident  uj.on  y 


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871 


l)lM(e  (or  y  time  beihg,  which  wee  doe  hereby  order  &  allot  unto  him  for  his  better  maintenance 
&  lor  y''  support  of  the  Dignity  of  that  our  Covernm' 

20.  Vou  shall  not  suHer  any  publick  mony  whatsoever  to  bee  issued  or  disposed  of  otherwise 
than  l>y  Warrant  under  your  hand. 

ai.  And  you  are  to  cause  y'  Acconipts  of  all  such  mony  or  Value  of  mony  attested  by  you  to 
bee  transmitted  every  half  year  to  Our  Connnittee  of  Trade  &  ftbreign  plantations,  and  to  Our 
High  Irear  or  Comiss"  of  our  Treiiry  for  the  time  being,  wherein  shall  bee  specilied  every 
pm-ti.uiar  smnm  raised  or  dispose.l  of  together  with  the  names  of  the  persons  to  whom  any 
payment  shall  he  made  &  for  what  uses  w'"  sufficient  Vouchers  for  every  Pay"" ;  to  th'  end  wee 
may  hee  satisfied  of  y"  right  a>.d  due  Application  of  y  Revenue  of  Our  said  Province,  and  the 
J  crntorys  depending  thereon. 

t'i.  Vou  shall  not  remit  any  ffines  or  ft'orfeiturcs  whatsoever  above  the  summ  of  Ten  pounds 
before  or  after  sentenc."  given,  nor  dispose  of  any  Escheats,  until  you  shall  have  first  signified 
""to  us  y  nature  of  y'  offence,  or  occasion  of  such  ffinos,  ffbrfeitures  &  Escheats,  with  y-' 
particular  summs  or  value  thereof  w^-  you  are  to  do  with  all  Speed  unto  our  High  Trear  or 
(onnn,ss"ol  Our  Treary  for  the  time  being,  &  u.itil  yo,i  shall  have  received  m.r  Directions 
<"«>'«Mu.     But  you  may  m  the  mean  time,  suspend  y-  payment  of  y-  s"  flines  &  ftbrfeitures. 

-' ;.  And  you  are  parti.M.iarly  not  to  pass  any  Law,  or  doe  any  Act  by  Grant,  settlem'  or 
otlierw.se  whereby  our  Ifevenue  n,ay  hee  lessened  or  impaired  without  our  especial  leave  or 
command  therein. 

->1.  Vou  are  to  require  tiie  Secretary  of  our  s"  Province,  or  his  Dep^  for  y' time  beinc,  to 
l"-ov,.Ie    Transcripts  of  all  su,.h  Acts  &  publick  Orders  as  shall  bee  made  from  time  to  time 
tog..ther  with  a  Copie  of  y'  Journal  of  y  Council,  to  th'end  the  san.e  may  bee  transmitted  unto 
us,  and  to  our  Committee  of  Trad.-  an.l  ffor.Mgn  Plantations,  which  hee  is  duly  to  perform  upon 
pain  of  incurring  the  forfi'iture  of  liis  place. 

-'•",  Vou  shall  transmit  unto  us  by  y"  first  opportunity  a  Maj),  with  the  Exact  Description  of 
y;  wh..l..  Territory  under  yo^  (i..venim'  with  the  several  i'lantations  upon  it,  as  alsoe  the 
"■"Hl"^it,..ns.  A.i.l  you  a.,,  likewise  to  send  a  List  of  all  Officers  imployed  under  yo' Oovernm' 
together  with  all  Publick  Charges,  an.l  of  y'  present  Hevenue;  with  the  pVobability  of  r  increase 
"I-  dnamution  thereof  under  every  Head  or  Art'  of  y'  said  list. 

Vii.  Vou  shall  not  displace  any  of  the  Judges,  Justices,  SheriHs  or  other  Officers  or  Ministers 
witl.m  our  said  I'rovince  of  New  Vork,  without  goo.l  and  sufficient  cause  siimitied  unto  us  &  to 
our  Committee  of  IMantations.  Ami  to  prevent  Arbitrary  l{emovals  of  Ju.lges  &  Justices  of  y- 
i'.'.in..  \on  are  not  to  express  any  limitation  of  time  in  y- Commissions  which  you  are  to 
grant  to  fit  persons  for  timse  imploym"  nor  shall  you  execute  v\self  or  by  Dep'v  any'of  y  said 
olhces,  nor  sillier  any  person  to  execute  more  offices  than  one  by  Deputy." 

27.  Ami  all  military  Officers,  upon  Misbehaviour  &  uiifaithf'ulness  in  the  Execution  of  their 
Trust,  y„„  shall  suspimd  or  discharps  as  shall  appear  upon  due  examination  most  agreable  to 
.lust  lee.  " 

•JN  Vou  shall  not  Erect  any  Court  or  Office  of  Judicature  not  before  Erected  or  established 
without  our  esjjecial  Order. 

21.  And  you  ar..  to  transmit  unto  us  with  all  convenient  spe.>d,  a  particular  a.rount  of  all 
Estabhslnn..nts  of  Jurisilidions,  Courts,  Offices,  an.l  OHi.v.s,  i',.vv,.rs.  Autlu.ritys  fees  & 
Pr.vil..g..s  grant..,!  .u-s..tl.Ml  w.iliin  .,ur  sal,!  Colony,  to  tl.-.m.!  y,.u  may  r,...eive  our  especial 
tlire.'lioiis  ther''i!i.  •^ 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


30.  You  shall  likewise  take  especial  care,  with  the  advice  &  consent  of  Out  said  Council,  to 
Regulate  all  Salarys  &  fees  helonging  to  places  or  paid  upon  Kmergencies  that  they  bee  within  y= 
bounds  of  moderation,  and  that  noe  exaction  bee  made  upon  any  occasion  whatsoever. 

31.  You  shall  take  especiall  care  that  God  Almighty  bee  devoutly  and  duely  served  throughout 
yo'  (Government :  the  iiook  of  Common  I'rayer,  as  it  is  now  establisht,  read  each  Sunday  and 
Ilolyday,  and  the  Blessed  Sacrament  administred  according  to  the  Kites  of  the  Church  of 
Kngland.  ^  ou  shall  be  careful  that  the  Churches  already  built  there  shall  bee  well  and  orderly 
kept  and  more  built  as  y-  Colony  shall,  by  Cod's  blessing,  bee  improved.  And  that  besides  a 
competent  maintenance  to  bee  assigned  to  y-  Minister  of  each  (Jl.urch,  a  convenient  House  bee 
I'uilt  at  the  Comon  charge  for  each  Minister,  and  a  conipaent  Proportion  of  Land  assigned  him 
lor  a  (ilebe  and  exercise  of  his  Industry. 

35J.  And  you  are  to  take  care  that  the  Parishes  bee  so  limited  &  setled  as  you  shall  find  most 
convenient  for  y''  accomiilishing  this  good  work. 

.-iO.  Our  will  and  pleasure  is  that  noe  minister  bee  preferred  by  ymi  to  any  Ecclesiastical 
J5enelice  in  that  Our  Province,  without  a  Certilicat  from  y-  most  Reverend  the  Lord  Archbiship 
of  Caiiterbury  of  his  being  conformable  to  y  Doctrine  and  Discipline  of  the  Church  of  England, 
and  of  a  good  life,  &  conversation. 

y-I.  And  if  any  person  preli'rred  already  to  a  Benefice  shall  appear  to  you  to  give  scandal 
either  by  his  Doctrin  or  Manners,  you  are  to  use  the  best  means  for  y'  removal  of  him;  and  to 
supply  the  vacancy  in  such  manner  as  wee  have  directed.  And  alsoe  our  pleasure  is  that,  in 
tlie  direction  of  all  Church  Alfairs,  the  Minister  bee  admitted  into  the  respective  vestrys. 

3-).  And  to  th'  end  the  EcdesiasticalJurisdiction  of  the  said  Archbishop  of  Canterbiiry  make 
fake  place  in  that  Our  Province  as  farr  as  conveniently  may  bee.  Wee  doe  think  (itt  tliat  you 
give  all  countenance  and  encouragemi  nt  in  y- exercise  of  the  same;  excepting  onlv  the  Collating 
to  Benefices,  granting  licenses  for  Mi.rriag.-,  and  Probat  of  Wilis,  which  wee  have  reserved  to 
you  our  (iov''  &  to  y  Commander  in  cheif  for  the  time  being. 

■M.  And  you  are  to  take  especial  care,  that  a  Tabl..  of  marriages  established  by  y  Canons  of 
the  Church  of  England,  bee  hung  up  in  all  Orthodox  Churches  and  duly  observed. 

37.  And  you  are  to  take  care  that  Books  of  Homilys  &  Books  of  the  3!)  Articles  of  y  Church 
of  England  l)ee  disposed  of  to  every  of  y  said  Churches,  &-  that  they  bee  only  kept  and  used 
therein. 

^  3S.  And  wee  doe  further  direct  that  noe  Schoolmaster  bee  henceforlh  permitted  to  come  from 
England  &  to  keep  school  within  Our  Province  of  iNew  York,  without  the  license  of  the  said 
Archbishop  of  Canterbury  ;  And  that  noe  other  person  now  there  or  that  shall  come  from  other 
parts,  bee  admitted  to  keep  school  without  your  license  first  had. 

3;».  You  are  to  take  care  that  Drimkeness  and  Del)auchery,  Swearing  and  blasphemy  bee 
severely  punisht;  And  that  none  bee  admitted  to  piibli.k  trust  &  Implovm'  whose  ill  fame  & 
conversation  may  bring  scandal  tliereii|)()n. 

•10.  Voii  are  to  take  care  that  noe  man's  life,  m.-mber,  freehold  or  goods  b.r  taken  away  or 
harmed  in  our  s"  province,  but  by  Established  \-  known  Laws  not  repugnant  to  but,  as  nmch 
as  conveniently  may  bee.  agieable  to  the  Laws  of  our  Kiiig.lom  of  Eiiifland. 

41.  You  shall  administer  or  cause  to  hee  administered  y  Oath  of  Allegiance  to  y  members 
&  Officers  of  our  Council,  to  all  .ludges  &  .luWices  \-  all  other  persons  that  hold  any  Ollice  in 
Our  s-'  J'roviuce  by  v.Ttue  of  any  I'atent  under  our  great  Seal  of  England,  or  Our  .S-al  of  Our 
I'rovince  of  New  York. 


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873 


4i>.  You  shall  permit  all  persons  of  what  Religion  soever  quietly  to  inhabit  within  yC 
(joverninent  without  giving  tlieni  any  disturbance  or  disquiet  whatsoever  for  or  by  reason  of 
their  diHering  (Opinions  in  matters  of  Religion  Provided  tiiey  give  noe  disturbance  to  y"  publiek 
peace,  nor  doe  molest  or  disquiet  others  in  y"  free  Exercise  of  their  Kelio-ion. 

4:{.  You  sliall  talve  care  that  all  Planters  and  Christian  servants  bee  well  &  fitly  provided 
with  arms  &  that  they  bee  listed  under  Officers  and,  when  &  as  often  as  you  shall  think  fitt 
mastered  &  trained,  whereby  they  may  be  in  a  better  readiness  for  y"  De'ence  of  our  said 
I'rovince  under  your  (Joveiiiment. 

U.  And  you  are  to  take  especial  care  that  neither  the  frequency  nor  unreasonableness  of 
remote  niarciu's,  musters  &  Trainings  bee  an  umiecessarv  Impediment  to  y^  Affairs  of  v' 
Planters. 

■fo.  You  shall  take  an  Invenfary  of  all  Arms,  Annnunilion  &  stores  remaining  in  any  of  our 
iniigaziues  or  (jarrisons  in  our  said  J'roxince  &  send  an  account  of  them  yearly  to  us  by  one  of 
oin-  principal  SecrJ"  of  State,  cV  to  y-"  Lords  of  our  Privy  Council  appointed  a  Conuuittee  for 
'J'rade  &  Plantations. 

4(1.  And  you  are  alsoe  to  send  an  account  of  what  other  amies  and  annuunition  have  been 
brought  with  the  publiek  nu)ueys  or  otherwise  for  the  service  of  Our  said  Province,  &  y'  same 
U)  transmit  unto  us  as  i'fbresaid. 

47.  Ami  you  are  to  take  especial  care  that  litt  Storehouses  be  setled  throughout  our  said 
i'rovince  lor  receiving  and  keeping  of  Arms  Amnumition  &  other  publiek  Stores.' 

4s.  In  case  of  distress  of  any  of  our  Plantations  you  shall,  upon  Application  of  the  respective 
<iov"  thereof  to  you  assist  them  with  what  aid  tiu-  condition  &  safety  of  your  Government  can 
jicrmit. 

Ii».  And  that  wee  may  bee  the  better  infonned  of  the  'J'rade  of  our  said  Province,  you  are 
to  take  care  tluit  due  Kntrys  bee  made  in  all  parts  of  our  said  Province  of  all  Goods  & 
Commoditys  Imported  or  exjwrled  from  tlience,  and  from  and  to  what  places  they  come  &  goe 
And  that  a  yearly  accompt  thereof  bee  transmitted  by  you  unto  us,  by  one  of  Our  principal 
Seer"  of  State,  to  Our  High  'I'renr  or  y"  Commiss"  of  our  Treary  for  tlie  time  being  &  to  Our 
Counniltee  for  Tnide  &  tlbreigu  j'iantations. 

;")().  And  OiM-  will  and  pleasure  is  that  you  doe  from  time  to  time,  give  an  account  of  what 
slrciigth  \  )'  bordering  .\'eighbi)urs  have  (bee  they  Indians  or  others)  by  sea  &  Land,  and  what 
t'orrespoii(h'nce  you  doe  keep  witii  them. 

•^1.  And  whereas  wee  are  inlbrmed  that  some  of  the  Colonys  adjoyning  to  Our  said  Province 
.  der  color  ot  (i rants  iVom  Ourself,  or  upon  some  other  groundless  pretences,  endeavor  all  they 
can  to  obstruct  the  Trade  of  New  York  and  Albany  ;  Our  will  aiul  pleasure  therefore  is  that 
you  do  not  suHer  any  innovation  within  y  liiver  of  \ew  York,  nor  any  Goods  to  pass  up  y= 
same,  but  what  shall  have  paid  y  Dutys  at  New  York,  to  tb'end  y'  cbeif  benefit  of  that  Trade 
may   hee  preserved  to  the  Jnhabitauts  &-,  Traders  of  \ew  York   &    Albany  ;  the  same  being 

ry  li)r  y  collecting 
ernm' 


agreeable  to  y^'  laws  of  our  s**  I' 

those  t^ustoms  iV  oilier    Diitvs    which 


ri)\ince  iV  to  liuMner  practice,  as  well  as  necessa 


to 


I'e  raised  tor  the  Support  of  Our  Gov 


tiiere.     And  if  yon  lind  V  Inhabitants  of  Kast  Jersey  have  any  other  way  of  tra 


Indians  than  by  th 


li  l{i\er  of  .New  Vork, 


ling  with  the 
you  are  to  use  yo'  emleavors  to  prevent  the  same 


And  to  give  us  advice  thereof,  with  your  opinion  wiiat  is  proper  to  doe  tiierein,  wee  being 
willing  to  preserve  the  Indian  Trade  as  entire  as  may  bee  lor  the  benellt  of  y""  Inhabitants  & 
Traders  of  our  said  I'rovince  preti'rably  lo  all  others. 


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NKWVOKK  COLONIAL  ^L\M|^S( '|{|  I'TS. 


■■.-'.  Aii.l  ydu  mv  (.)  cncc.uii.j;..  all  you  can  tin-  Indians  upon  all  o.rasions  Unit,  ti.cy  nmy  apply 
tlH-nis,.|v.-s  to  iMiirlish  Tnul..  \-  Nation  rati,..,-  Ilian  lo  any  oth.-rs  of  Kurop...  Uut  yon  aro  alnoo 
to  an  so.,  pnuirnlly  in  ivsp.n  of  y,,'  Kuropcan  luMglil.o"  as  I.,  givo  tluMU  noo  jusi,  causo  lor 
c'oniplainl  airainsi  yon. 

--..1.  Au,l  wluM.  any  opporlunily  shall  olVrr  lor  piuvhasiuK.nr.'al  Tracts  of  l,an.l  lor  us  from  (l,o 
sai.l  Indians  for  small  sununs,  y.,u  „r,.  to  us,-  yo'  .liscrction  lluMvin  as  von  shall  judge  (i.r  (ho 
lonvcuuMKV.  or  prejudice  or  advantage  which  may  arise  imto  us  hy  y"  same. 

'•1.  ^(m  are  to  suppress  tla^  iiign.ssing  of  (\>nnnoditys  teu.lin!,r  to  the  prejudice  of  that 
I'lv.'dom    which   Coumierce  &•   Trade  ..ught    lo   hav,-,   an.l   settle  such    or.h'rs  \-,   Ifegulalions 

""'"'' ^^'"''  ''"'  '"'^i''""  "''  <'•"•  Council,  as  may  hce  most  acceptahle  (o  the  Inhahitants. 

'->■-<■  Von  are  to  giv  all  due  encom'agv.nent  \-  invilaliou  lo  Mercluuts  iVothers  who  shall 
hrmg 'l"ra.h-  nulo  ( )ur  sai.l  IVovince,  or  any  way  conlril.ule  to  the  advantage  thereof;  And  in 
particular  lo  y-  Koyal  African  ("ompany  of  Kugland. 

•-.(i.  And  you  are  lo  take  care  that  there  h.-e  noe  Trading  from  v'  I'rovince  of  ,\Vw  York  lo 
any  plac  m  Africa  within  the  (•|iaM..r  of  the  Ifoyal  Alri.'an  Comp".  And  vou  are  m)t  to  suller 
iiiiy  ships  to  bee  sent  tliithcr  willioui  their  leaiic  or  Authority. 

■-.7.  And  yon  are  caretully  t..  ol.serve  th,.  Trealys  .•on,-lud..d  hv  us  with  any  fror,.ign  prineo 
m-  Mate.  And  in  case  any  privat,.  Impdry'  or  Damage  shall  he  olU-red  ,n-  dmle  to  any  of  Our 
Subjects  m  those  parts  hy  the  subjects  of  any  such  I'rince  or  State,  Vmi  shall  take  care  to 
.SMve  us  an  AcmmimI  ihe.vof  with  ,dl  c.nvenient  speed,  m.d  not  to  permit  or  .-ncouraije  ivparation 
tb-reot  to  bee  sought  in  any  other  way  than  what  is  .lirected  and  amvcd  on  bv  the  sai.l  Tiratys 
-.s.   Ami  whereas  wee  arc  intormcd  of  great  Disor.lers  \  Depred.itions  davlv  cmnmitted  by 

J  y,.,lcs  \  others  to  the  prcjiulic-  of  Our  allyes  coutrarv  tollie  T.ealvcs  between  us  .V  th, ,nl 

correspondence  w'"  .mghl  to  bee  maintained  between  Chrislian  Princes  &- Slates;  vm.  are  to 
lak..care  that  such  a  hiw,  a  copie  whcrcf  is  herewith  sent  nnto  vou  bee  passed  within  t)nr 
l)rovmce  ol   \ew  \ork.  which  you  aiv  lo  certity  unto  us  hv  the  lirst  Opporlunily. 

"!».  And  whereas  wee  think  litt  for  the  b.^itcr  administration  of  Justice,  t"liat  a  f-aw  bee 
|Ms.se,  wher.Mn  shall  bee  s,.t  the  value  of  Men's  Kstafs  either  in  goods  or  lands,  under  which 
li.ey  shall  not  bee  cap.d.le  of  serving  as  .Inr.n-s.  ym,  are  therefore.  byV  lirst  Opportunity  of 
transmitting  any  Laws  hither  for  our  approbation,  to  prepare  &-  send  .u.e"  for  that  purpose. 

H».  \ou  sh.dl  pass  a  Law  for  the  l.cstraiiiing  of  Inhuman  Severiivs  which  bv  all  masters  or 
overseers  may  bee  usc.l  towani  tlu.ir  Christian  servants,  or  slav.-s.  wherein  provision  is  to  be 
'...uie  that  y-  wilful  killing  of  Indians  .V  Negros  may  bee  punished  with  death.  And  that  a  lit 
penalty  b.'c  imposed  tor  the  maiming  of  them. 

.11.  Von  are  alsoe  with  y-  assistance  of  Our  Council  to  tind  out  the  best  means  to  facilitate 
\  .-ncourage  the  Conversion  of  Negros  &  Indians  to  the  Christian  {{cli-ion 

i>-J  ^o..  are  to  endenor  with  the  assistance  of  oiir  Council,  to  pn.vi.le  (br  the  raising  of 
Slocks.  &-bui....,  I'nbhck  Work  110U.SCS  in  convenient  phuvs,  for  the  imploving  of  poor  &■ 
indigent  people.  ■     .      ■         i 

.i;t.  «>ur  will  .V  pleasure  is  tliat  yon  doe   take   to  yourself  as  (iovernor  (he  m.mm  of  Siv 

nmdre.l  pounds  .^terlmg  per  aumiin,  from  the  live  \-  twentieth  dav  of  March  last,  out   of  v 

Ucvcnue  ansmg  in  o-.r  .sai.l  provin.v.      An.l  that  y.m  ..ause  to  bee  pai.l  .,nt  .,f  the  sai.l  |{,.vem,e 

to  the  sev..ral  olli.vrs  both  C.vil   .V   Military  such  salarvs  &  allowan.-..s  .as  have  b.vii  usually 

paid  unto  «hem.  mild  )on  shall  receive  our  fnrlher  direction  th.'rein. 

'  tjii.    Injun  (     -  Kn. 


LONDON  DOCTTMRNTS:     IV. 


37i! 


03.  Vou  sliiill  not,,  upon  miy  preUiiice  wlialHotivfi-,  pciniit.  any  nK.Tation  to  hvo  iiiuili;  in  \\w 
viiliK!  of  tlif  (un-ivnt,  coyn  citlifr  ilon'iKH  or  I.donKinK  to  any  of  oiu  .oniinions,  witliout  licving 
lirMt,  signilicd  nnto  ns  the  reasons  lor  soe  doing  &  nM-civcd  Our  plcasnru  therein. 

04.  Yoii  aro  to  taite  earo  that  all  Writs  bcc  issm-d  in  Oin-  iloyal  name  tlironghout  Onr  said 
Province  iind  tlie  Territorys  depending  thereon. 

Oo.  And  lor  as  nni(rh  as  great  inconvenience  niiiy  arise  by  th(!  liberty  of  printing  within  our 
provinco  of  New  York;  yon  are  to  provide  by  all  necessary  Orders  that  no(!  jjerson  keep  any 
press  for  printing,  n(.r  that  any  ho.ik,  pamphlet  or  other  matters  whatsoever  bee  printed  without 
your  especial  leave  &,  licens(!  lirst  obtained.  • 

<i(i.  And  if  any  thing  shall  happen  that  may  b.>e  of  advantage  &  security  to  onr  said  J'rovince 
wliicb  is  not  herein  or  by  onr  Connnission  provi(h'd  Ibr;  <»ur  will  &-  pleasuri'  is,  and  wee  doe 
hereby  allow  unto  yoi.,  uith  y"  advice  and  consent  of  Our  Council,  to  take  Order  lor  the  present 
therein,  giving  us  speedy  notice  thereof,  that  soe  you  may  receive  Our  Ifatilication  if  wee  shall 
approve  tlu;  sann-.  I'rovided  always  that  you  doc  not,  by  color  of  any  powi-r  or  authority 
hereby  given  you,  counne.  •(■  or  declare  Warr  without  Our  knowledge  and  (,'onnnaud  therein, 
excejjt  It  bee  against  Indians  upon  emergences,  wherein  the  Consent  of  Our  Council  shall  bee 
had  and  speedy  notice  thereof  given  unto  us. 

tw.  I,astly  you  shall  upon  all  occaisions,  semi  unto  ns  by  one  of  our  Principal  Secretarys 
ol  State,  and  the  Lords  of  our  I'rivy  Council  a|)pointed  a  ComiUee  for  Trade  &  Forreign 
J'lantations  a  partictdar  accompt  of  all  proceedings  and  of  the  condition  of  uttiiirs,  within 
your  (iovernuu-nt. 

liy  J  lis  Ma"'  Conmiand. 


<'ni,niu/t,(    of    Tni.h    ami   I 'luiihifln,,.-  In   (l„     (lonnior   (Iih!    Cuinirll  „f  X,ir  -  Ynrl.: 

{Srv.-\ntV.   ^;lll^i.^  I.  !:«.] 

Alter  Our  hearty  Coniendacons  inito  you,  It  being  Altogether  reiiuisite  for  the  welfare. 
Imjirovcm'  .V  preservalimi  of  His  Ma'>''  Colonys  in  Anu'Hca,  that  wee,  wlami  His  Ma"  bath 
appointed  a  Connniltee  of  his  I'rivy  Cmmcil  for  Trade  \-  llbreign  I'lautations,  should  have, 
friMjuent  Accoimts  \-  Inlormac.ius  of  y  publick  transactions,  occurrences  &  condition  ot  each 
place  whereby  wee  may  bcc  the  Dctter  enabled  to  give  His  Mal>  such  advices  as  may  bee  best 
for  His  Hoyal  service  \-  y  advantage  of  liis  said  l)omiui(ms;  These  are  therefore,  in  His 
Ma"'"  name,  ami  by  his  e\|iress  Commands,  to  signity  His  Itoyal  i'leasun-  mito  you  y"  CoV  iV 
Couucil  of  His  Maf'  Province  of  New  York  in  America  &  y"  Territorys  deju-nding  thereon,  & 
to  y''  Cov'"  iV  Council  thereof  lor  y''  time  being,  That  yon  transmit  imto  us  (pmrterly  &:  at  four 
several  tunes  in  the  year,  a  |iarlictdar  acco'  \-  .lourual  of  all  matters  of  Imjiortance  whellier 
Civil  Kcclesiastical  or  Military  which  shall  concern  His  Ma"'  said  Province  \-  Territorys.  And 
nmre  es|)ecially  V  hat  shall  be  projiosed,  debaled  or  c(Uicludeil  in  the  Council  upon  y"  Iraming 
&  pas.sing  of  Lasvs;  As  also  the  present  State  of  the  Trade  Outwards  .V  Inwards,  what 
Obstructions  you  Iind  in  the  Course  thereof,  with  yom-  opinions  and  observations  how  the  state 
of  that    Provinc<>   mav  from    time  to   tinu'   bee    imnroveil;      Anrl  what    elsie    v<ni    sliall 


S  ) 


■M 


\ 

1 1 

•^ 

!Ul!!      lU.i 


Ml, 
if 


11: 


i-'i'-i 


876 


NKW  VokK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


necessary  for  our  knowledge,  i.nd  tlie  good  governmei.t  thereof.  W"  aceounts  &  Informations 
are  to  bee  signed  by  you  His  Mu'v  said  Oov'  and  Council  &  llie  (JoV  &  Council  for  Uie  time 
being,  &'  transmitted  unto  us  by  tli(.  first  Opportunity,  as  alsoo  Dnplicats  thereof  bv  the  next 
suavding  eonveyanee.  And  yon  are  likewise  lo  Inke  care  that  this  letter  bee  Uegisi'red  in  the 
Council  Book  of  that  province,  to  tli'end  that  du.^  Ol.edieuct^  may  bee  at  all  times  given  to 
this  signilication  of  His  Ma'--  pjc-asure.  And  soe,  not  doubting  of  your  Heady  &  jmnctual 
execution  hereof  Wee  bid  yon  heartily  fare\v,-ll.  Trom  the  Council  Chand.er  at  White  Hall  the 
third  day  of  June  lOSd. 


Your  loving  friends 
Jkfi'heys  C. 
Aliiumakl 


To  our  very  loving  freind  Tho:  Dongan  Esq' 
Capt.  Crdl  &  (!oV  in  cheif  of  His  Ma'>'" 
province  of  New  York  &  the  Territorys  depending 
thereon  in  America.     And  to  the  Council  there, 
at  New  Y'ork. 


ItoC'HESTKR 

Ckaven 

J.  Krnle 

Tho:  Cuicheley 


Order  to  the  S^nutanj  t„  Inin-^mit  Coph-s-  ,i,i<irtfrhj  of  th,    hWords  of  hi-s   f>l/i,r. 

1  Nitt-V,,rk  Knrrli's,  I.  l:i,V] 

After  Our  hearty  Conunendations  unto  you.  Thes,.  are  in  His  Ma"'-  „a„„.  and  bv  his  express 
command  to  direct  an.i  n-quire  yon,  &  y^  Secretary  of  His  Ma"'  I'rovin.r  of  NVw  York  in 
America  for  the  time  being,  to  send  unto  us  a  parti.^ular  Ac.u.mpt  of  all  things  that  shall  pass 
or  bee  transnntted  within  your  said  Olbce,  with  Copies  or  lull  Abstracts  of  all  Or.iers  &  pai)crs 
that  shall  or  ought  to  bee  registred  th.Mcin.  To  ih'cnd  wee  whou.  His  Ma"  hath  appointc.l  a 
Committee  oi  His  Privy  C..uucil  for  Trade  and  Ifoieign  I'lantations  may  be  y"  lu'tter  enabled 
to  perform  y-  Duty  Incnmbcnt  on  us.  Wind,  acccnnpts,  copies,  &  "Abstracts  are  to  hce 
transmitted  by  you  unto  ns,  (Quarterly  at  4  .several  times  in  y-  veare ;  As  alsoe  J)uplicals 
thereof  by  y  next  succeeding  conveyance.  And  that  you  &  others  whom  it  mav  con.vrn  mav 
at  a  1  tinu.s  give  due  obedience  be.eunto,  you  are  to  make  an  Kntrv  of  this  om-  letter  in  n"" 
book  beonging  to  yo'  ofbce,  whereof  you  are  not  to  fail  -  Krom  ihe  Council  Chamber  at 
White  Hall  this  tenth  day  of  .June  lUsd. 

^'ollr  loving  I'reinds 

.Ii:riui;v.s  C. 


Ai.nn.MAHi, 

ClIAVliN 


To  our  lo  :  freind  John  Spragg  Esq' 
Setn  of  His  >ra'"  Province  of  New  York 
&  the  Territorys  depending  thereon  in  America. 
New  Y'ork. 


HofllE.sTEH 

OitMoxn 

.1.   Eknle. 

Tuo.  Chiciu;i,i:v 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     IV. 


377 


of    0 


'Joimniwioii 

\  Nc-«-Viirk  I'.iilrio,  I.  s'l-  107.] 


/?, 


UllKKtth 


Jamks  tho  SiToiid  l.y  till-  grace  of  (iod  king  of  Kiiglaiid,  Scotland,  Vmnm  and  Ireland 
Defender  of  the  tlhitli  &,"=  'I'o  our  trii.sty  and  welln-loved  'riionias  Dongan  Kscj^  Greeting. 
Wee  n'posing  especial  trust  and  conlidence  in  the  i)riidenee,  Courage  and  loyally  of  you  the 
said  'I'honias  Dongan  out  of  our  especial  (M'ace  certain  knowledge  and  ineer  motion  Have 
thought  hi  to  constitute  and  appoint  and  Wee  doe  hy  thes,,  presents  constitute  and  a|)point  you 
the  said  'I'lionias  Dongan  to  hee  our  Captain  (ieneral  and  Covernor  in  chief  in  and  over  our 
Province  of  New  York  and  the 'i'erritories  depending  thereon  in  Anu-rica.  And  Wee  doe 
herehy  reipiire  and  couunand  you  to  doe  and  execute  all  things  in  due  manner  that  shall 
belong  unto  your  said  command  and  the  trust  we.-  have  rei)osed  in  you,  according  to  the 
several  powers  and  ilircclions  grante.l  or  appointed  you  hy  this  present  Conmiission  and  the 
instructions'  herewith  given  you,  or  hy  such  further  powers,  Instructions  and  authoritys  as  shall 
at  any  linu"  hereafter  he  granted  or  ap|)ointed  you  under  our  Signet  and  Sigue  Manual,  or  hy 
our  order  in  our  I'rivy  Council,  and  according  to  such  reasouahle  laws  and  Statutes  as  now  are 
in  force  or  hereafter  shall  he  nnule  and  agreed  upon  hy  you  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  tiie 
Council  of  our  said  Province  under  your  (iovermnent  in  such  manner  \;  form  as  is  hereafter 
t'xpressi'd. 

And  wee  doe  herel)y  give  and  grant  full  i)ower  to  you  the  said  'I'honias  Dongan,  after  you 
shall  have  lirst  taken  an  ..ath  for  the  due  execution  of  the  ( )Hice  and  Trust  of  om-  Captain 
(ieneral  and  (iovernor  in  Chief  in  and  over  oiu-  said  province  of  .New  York  and  the  Territorvs 
depending  th.'reon  (which  om- said  Coimcil  or  any  live  of  them  have  herehy  full  power  and 
Authority  and  are  nMpiired  to  administer  unto  you)  to  give  and  admiinsler  to  each  of  the 
members  of  our  said  C..uucil  as  w.dl  th.-  Oath  ol'  Allegiance  as  the  Oath  for  the  due  execution 
of  their  places  and  trust. 

And  wee  doe  hereby  give  iV  grant  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  to  suspend  any  of  the 
nuMuhcrs  of  om-  sai.l  Council  from  sitting,  voting  and  assisting  therein,  if  yon  shall  tind  just 
cause  lor  soe  doing. 

And  if  it  shall  at  any  time  happen  that,  by  the  death,  departiue  out  of  our  said  Province  or 
suspension  of  any  of  our  Councilors,  there  shall  bee  a  \acau.y  in  Our  said  Council  (any  three 
whereof  wee  doe  hereby  appoint  lo  hee  a  (Quorum)  Our  will  and  pleasure  is  That  youVignify 
the  same  unto  us  by  the  hrst  opportunity  that  wee  may  under  our  siiruet  and  sign  numuai, 
constitute  an.l  appoint  others  in  their  Kuom.  Hut  that  our  Alfairs,  at  that  distance  may  not 
sutler  tor  want  of  a  due  nmuher  of  Counselors  if  ever  it  shall  happen  that  there  be  less'than 

'"'^■^'""''" '   '•'■■•^i'liii.i;   i>>   our  said    province.   Wee   doe   hereby  give   and  grant  unto  you  full 

pow.-r  aiul  authority  to  chuse  as  nnmy  persons  out  of  the  principal  Hreeholders,  inhabitants 
then'of,  as  will  make  up  the  f.dl  nund)er  of  our  said  Councill  to  bee  seven  and  noe  more. 
Which  |..Msons  by  virtue  of  such  choice  shall  be.-  to  all  intents  and  purposes  Councilors  in  our 
smd  Pn.vmce  untill  they  shall  be  conliruu>d  by  us,-'  muier  our  Sign  Manual  and  Signet,  the  said 
Council  shall  have  seven  persons  in  it. 


'  I'or  tins..  Ill^t^Ul■lions,  S uitf  p.   :ir,',i Kd, 

■'   '•..!•    Ilial    l,_v    til,.    Nornin.ilion    of  othrrs   l.y   ii>"     l'„ll,,«s    l,,.,-,.    I„    il,,. 
ollioe.    Snv-York   Culonial  Maniifcriplf,   X.KXIV.  —  Ei>. 

Not..  III.  4J. 


I'py    lif  (his  ('(MiitiiissiiMi  ill  the  SfcM'tarv's 


1« 


I 
.  i'r 


878 


NEW-YOlfK  COLONIAL  MAXUSCKIPT; 


And  wee  doe  liereby  give  and  grant  iint 


consent  of  onr  said  Council  or  tli 
Statutes  and   Ordinance.s   (or  the    publicl 
Provinee  and  of  the  iit'ople  and  inhal 


o  you  full  power  and  Authoritv,  with  the  nd 


vice  a 


nd 


e  major  jiart  of  tliem,  to  make,  eonstitute  and  ordain  L 
■aee,   welfare   iV   good    (iovernment  of  our 


for  the  henelit  of  us 


itants  thereof  and  .sueli  otlie 


our  heirs  and  sucessors. 


aws, 
said 
■s  as  shall   resort  therelo,  and 


Whieh  said  Laws,  Statules  and  Ord 


ngreahle  to  the  Laws  ai 


iuanees  are  to  1 


)ee  ,as  near  as  ( 


'rovided  that  all  such  Laws,  Statu 


m  Statutes  of  this  Our  Kingilom  of  KuLdand. 


•ouveiiiently  may  hee) 


within  three  montl 


tes  aud  ( )rdiiuuices  of  what  nat 


IS  or  sooner  after  t 


lire  or  d 


uration  soeve 


New  York  for  our  Allowan 


;iud 


le  making  thereof  traiisiuitted  unto 


convevance 


iliprohalion  of  them,'  as  alsoe  Dui.l 


us  inuh'r  our 
icats   thereof  hv  tl 


hei 
•^eal  o 


le  next 


And  wee  doe   hv  these  pre 


the  advice  and  Consent  ol  our  said  t 


sents  give  and  eraiit  1111(0  voii  full 


[lower  and  Aiitl 


loritv  hv  &' 


ith 


raise  and    lew 


such   rates   and   Taxes    as   \ 


ouncil   or  the  major  pari  of  them  to   luipose  and  Assess, 


(iovernmeiit  of  .New  York,  to  lu 


oil    sliall    tmd    necessarv   for    tl 


V  collected  and  levied  aud  to  hee  i 


e    support    of   uiir 


m  such  manner  as  to   you  and   to  our  said  Council  o-  v' 
ecpial  and  reasmiahle. 


mployed  to  the  uses  alon 


id 


maj(M-  part  of  them  shall  seem  most 


And  for  the  heiti 


and  pleasure  is  ami  wi 
and  Our  said  Cimncil  t 
li 


■r  supporting  the  charire  of  the  (i 


'riiment  of  our  said   IVovii 


lie  hy  these  presents  authori/,.  \-  recpiire  you  the  said  'I'honias  I 


ice,  onr  will 


o  continue  such   Taxes  and   luinos 


)oi 


man 


upon  y  luhahitaiits  thereof,  and  to  lew  and   di 


positions  as  are  now  laid  aud   imposed 


distrihuted  10  those  cuds  in   the  best 
with  the  couseiit  of  our  said  Council 


'tnliute  or  cause    (lie   same   to  h 


I'vied    & 


111(1  most   ecpiall  manner  tliev  can  iin 


itill 


VOll 


ill 


ir  the  support  of  Our  ( Miveruuieni,  which  are  to  I 


iigree  on  and  setic  such  other  Taxt 


hv  & 


s  as  shall   lice  siitlicienf, 


\iiil  our  wil 


lee  applied  to  that  use  and  noe  oth 


I'leasure   is  that  you  shall  .V  may  keep  .V  use  y-  puhlick   Seal 


to  hee  ap|)oiiited  !iy  us  (iir •  I'nn  inee  of  New  \ 


And  wee  doe  further  give  and   grant   mil 


irk 


iippoiuted  or 


o  von   the  said    T 


Authm'ity.  from  time  to  time  am 
Amhorized  liy  yon  in  that  helialf,  lo  administer  and 
within  this  our  Realm  of  Kngland,  to  all  ami  every  such  | 
lit,  who  shall  at  any  time  or  times  pass  int 


lomas  Doiigan   full    power  and 


1  at   any  time  hereaner  hy  yourself  or  hy  anv  other  to  1 


give  the  Oath  of  Allegiance  i 


;)ee 


low  established 
lerson  or  jiersous  as  yon  shall   think 


then 


o  y"  said   IVoviiice  (m-  shall   hi 


■I'   ii'sident  or  aliidi 


"g 


And  wee  (h.e  further  give  and  grant  unto  von  (nil 


consent  of  our  said  Council   t 


power  and  AiKlioritv,  with  the  ad 


.Tiidicat 


ire  and  piibliq'  Justice  within 


>  I'rect,  constitute   and   establish   such    and 


vice  and 
soe   many  Courts  of 


nient  as  yon  and  they  shall  think  (it  and 


our  said   Province  and  the  Terrilorvs  under  Yo' ( 


as  w( 


Crii 


ninal    as   Civil    acrording   to   Law  and    Loiiit 


necessary  for  y'  bearing  \-  Di'tiTmining  of  all  C 


■overn- 


)U8eN 


thereupon  with  all   rea-ionable  and  n 


piity,   and    liir   awardiii«  of   H 


xeentioii 


ecessarv 


nnlo  them;  as  alsoe  to  appoint   and  C.unmissiimat  (itt  persons  in  tl 


powers  Anthoriivs  (ivs  and   Privileges  behmging 


(iovernin'  to  administer  the  ( (iiil 


And  wee  doe  hen-bv  aull 


li  of  AI 


I'Ncral 


ori/.e  and  em 


emaiice  unto  such  as  shall   I bliired  t 


parts  o(   voiir 


of  y'  pence  nnd  other 


iged  to  take  the  sail 
power  yon  to  constitnle  and  appoint  .ludires,  .lusiu 


belt 


necessary  0(liei-rs  &•  Miiiislers  in  our  said   P 


er  administration  oi  Justice  and   piiiiim.'  tli,-  L 


rovincc 


of  New  York  (or  the 


iws  III  execution.      Ami  lo  admimster 


.ir  I 


X.XXIV  —Ki. 


ii»iilluwaii.'>'  iif  th.'  <iimi'"     r<illMH>  I 


li-i-..  i,,  CMnimi-.i,,,!   ,„  III,.  S.Pn.tnni.  ..«!..■.    Aw   y.,rl    l\,l„„,„l  M 


such 


n/.li^ 


bee) 


LONDON    DOCUMENTS:     IV 


Oalli  (.1-  Oatlis  as  are  usually  given  for  the  due  execution   and  performance   of  Ottk 


places,  and  for  the  clearinu;  of  'I'rut 


.lud 


879 


and 


icial  Causes. 


And  wee  doe  further  by  those  |»resents  will  and 


eases  ol   Krror  from  our  C^ourts  of  New  York,  unto  our  ( 


require  you  to  permit  apjjcals  to  be  made  in 


provided  the  value  appealed  lor  doe  exceed  the  suniiii  of  one  hundred 


Jovernor  and  Coinicil  in  Civil  Causes; 


security  bee  lirst  duly  given  by  the  A|)pellant  to  answer  su( 
case  the  first  sentence  shall  l)e  atliniu'd. 


■h  Ch 


pounds  sterl,     Aud  that 


urges  as  shall  bee  awarded  in 


■\nd  whereas  wee  Judge  it  necessary  that  all  Our  Si.  .jccts  mav  have  HI 


Our  Uoyal  person  in  cases  that  may  require  I 
party  shall  not  rest  satisfied  with  the  .ludueuient 


lerty  to  appeal  to 
le  same;    Our  will  and  jileasure  is  tiuit  if  either 


ti 


len  a|)|)eal  unto  us  in  Our  i'rivv  Com 


■lenience  of  <)ur  Cov''  &  Council  thev 


mav 


f  Three  hmulred  |)ouuds  sterl*-' and  that  such  A| 


value  and  summ  o 

after  sentence  Aud   that  sccuritv   b 
ch 


icil.     I'rovided  the  matter  in  diflerenco  exceed  the  real 


peal  1 


lik 


ewis(!  ( 


lulv 


le  made  within  one  fortniglit 


arges  as  siudl  bee  awarded   in  case  the  sentence  ot   v''  ( 


given   by   the   Appellant  to   answer  such 


And  provided  alsoe  that  lOxccution  i 


ioverni'  and  Comicil  bee  coiilinned 


And 


Wee   doc 


)ee  not  suspended  by  reason  of  any  sucii  appeal  nut 


judge  anv  Otli-ndi 


icrehy  give  an(t  grant  unto  you  full    power  and  authoril 


fit 
aft 

lik 


er  or  Ollt'uders  in  Criminal  Matters  or  ibr  anv  II 


o  us. 


y  where  vou  shnl 


objects  of  our  Mercy,  to  pardon  and  remit  all  such  Ollend 


iues  or  liirlt'ilm-es  due  unto  us 


er  Sentence   given.  Treason  &■  wilful   MnrtI 


lers,  f fines  or  forli'itures  before 


ewise  ha\( 


er  oidy  excepted  ;     In   wl 


iich    cases   vou 


Ifoyall  pleasure  mav  be  1 


er,  upon  extraordinary  occasions  to  grant  l{e|ueives  to  the  Ollenders  mitil 


our 


known  tlierem. 


And  wee  doe,  by  these  presents  auth 


in   any  churches,  chapells.  or   other    I'lccK'siaslical    llenel 


ori/e  and  impower  you  to  collate   any  person  or  | 


erritorvs  aHiresaid  as  olien  as 


lehces   within    our   said    i'rovince 


lersons 


and 


mv  ol   them 


Ai 


1(1  wee  doe   lu 


■reb 


iqipen  to  bee  voi( 


Captains  iV  Comanders  bv  vou  to  bee  aulh 


give  \-  grant    imlo  you   the  said  'I'houias  Domran,  bv  \i 


self. 


vour 


command  and  inq)loy  all  persons  whatsoever  resi.iing  williin  Our  said   I'rov 


ami  other  the  Territor 


ys  under  vour  (lovermiu'iil ;  And  as 


lonzed,  lull  power  and  authority  to  levy,  arm,  nuister, 

ince  of   .New  York 


from 


place  to  another  liir  the  resisting  and  withslandinir  of  all    K 


occasion  shall  serve  them  to  traiisli-rr 


I'oth  at  Sea  and  at  Land.     And  to  transport  such  llbrces  to  anv  of  our   j'l 


as  o<'casion  shall  reipiire  lor  the  defence  of  tli 
)ur  I'jicniys. 

And  them,  if  occ; 
lid  I 


same  atraiiisl  the  lii\ 


nys.  I'iiats  and  ifebellf- 
nutations  in  America 


ision  or  Alleiiipts  of  niiv  of 


said  I'rovince  and  I'lantations 


ion  shall   re<|iiiie,  to  |)iirsiie  and  prosecute  in  or  out   of  the  limits  of 


lU-  aii\   of  Iheiii. 


And,   if  it   shall   sue   please   ( iod,  them   t 


••ither  accoriling  to   the    law  of  .\rms,  to  put   to  death   or   k 


)  vampiisb    apprehend   and    lake,  and    beiiiir  taken 


discrel 


ion. 


.eep  and    |M-eserve  alive   at    vour 


Ai 


id  to  e\ecule  Martial   I, 


iiw  in  liie  lime  of  Invasion,  Insurrecf 


conlimiance  of  the  same,  as  alsoe  upon  .Sildiers  in  | 


ion  or  Warr,  ami  during  tlie 


oilier  tiling  or  things  which  t 

amply  as  any  mir'  Captain  (ieiieral  doth  <ir  hath  iisiiall 


liiy.     And  to  doe  and  execute  all  and  every 


I  Cajttain  (ieneral  dotii  or  ought  of  right  to  belong,  as  liillv  & 


.•\ild  Wee  doe   herebv 


V  (lone, 


Iniihl 


giv I  uiant   unto  vou  full 


in   (Mir    I'rovince   and    Territ 


Platlbrms,  Castles,  Cillyes,  llii 
■'Olli.r,"  I'l.r  "our,"  iu  t  oiimiii.. 


orvs 


at; 


power  and  authority  to  erect,  r 
>f  ll 


iiise 


and 


(iresaid   or   any  of  them  such   and  soe    manv  UbrtB 


rroughs,  Townes  and  fK>rlificalionN 


as  vou  slia 


judtfe  necessary, 


lull  II,  III,-  s, ,  i,.t,ii-/«  oili,-,-.   .V,,,-.)',,,*   loli„„ul  Mu 


nvnj'tM,  ,\x.\IV.  —  i;i.. 


i 


..'    J  lt-«-'?S  .■< 


3H() 


NEW-YORK  C<3LONIAL  MANUSCRIl'TS. 


And  tlio  Kiiinc  or  anv  of  tlicm  to  (hrlil'v  iiiid 


jf  arms  fit  and  nt'ccssary  (or  V  .sccnritv  &  dcCi'ncc  ot 


linnisli  Willi  Ordnimcc,  Aninuniitioii  and  all  sorts 


our  siiid  Province, 


iny  of  tliiMii  to  Demolish  or  disniantl 


And  tlitj  8am»!  again  or 

And  \vct>  doe  lii-rchy  trivt-    and    grant   unto  you   ih,.    said    Tlio :    1 
authority  to  erect  one  or  more  Court  or  Courts  Admirall  within 


f  as  niav  hee  most  eonv<'aient. 


Cor  the  Hearing  and  detern 


)ougan    full   jjovver   iind 
our  said  Province  &  'J'erritorvs 


bee  heard,  will 


lining  of  ail  marine  and  other  causes  and  matters  ])ro|)er  therein  to 


As  al 


1  all  reasoiial)le  and  necessary  powers,  aulhoritys,  tees  and  privil 


leges. 


nil  tl 


soe  to  exeirise  all   powers  belonging  to  the  place  and  ( Hlice  of  Vice  Admiral  of  and  in 


id   ( 


oast!- 


bout    vo'  ( 


Instructions  as  you  shall  i 


iovernm'  according  to  such   Commission,   Anthoritvs  & 


•eceive  from  our  self  under  the  Seal  of  Our  Admirallv 


High  Admiral  of  Our  tioreigu  I'lantalions  fitr  y  lime  beiiitr. 

And  forasmuch  as  divers  .Meetings'  \  Disorders  doe  h 
at  Sea;     And   to   th'   Kiid    tluit   such  as  slia 
governed  and  ordered. 


V,  or  tr(Mn 


Our 


irders  doe  happen  by  persons  shipped  and  imployed 
II   be  shipt  or  imployed  at  Sea  may  bee  the  better 


Wee  doe  hereby  give  and  grani 
Ciovernor  in  clieif,   lidl    powt 


unto  yon  the  said  'riionias  Dongan 


id  authority  to  constitute  aiul 


our  C'aptain  (General  and 


Sliipps,   &■  other   CommaiHlcis,    And   I 


ippoint  Captains,  Ma.slers  of 


Comunders,  Commissions  to  execute  IIk'  I 


o    grant    unto   such   Capiains,   Ala"  of  Ships  & 


oth 


ler 


11  \v 


punishment,  correclicin  and  exc<ui 


martial,  and  to  use  such  proceedings,  Anthoritv! 


ion  I 


seditious,  disorderU',  or  any 


i|ion  any  (  Mlcnder  or  «  Uli'iiders  which  shall  bee  muliiaui.- 


way   unruly  either  al   Sea  or  during  the  time  of  their  abode  or 


residence  in  any  of  the  ports,  Ihirbois,  or  I5;iys  of  our  said  I 


ro\  ince  or  'I'erritorvs,  as  the  (' 


'"•'•l'"i"'l  I"  n'.p.ire  a.rordiim  to  Martial  Law;   Pn.vich'd  that   nothin-r  I'l.'rein  contained 


slial 

shall  be  conslrued  to  th"  enabling  yon  ( 

of  any  otlence,  cause,  matter  or  thing  c(h 

the  havens,   Ifivers,  or  Creeks  of  our  said   I 


aus(> 


)r  any  by  vour  authmilv,  lo  hoM  I'l 


ea  or  ha\c  .Jurisdiction 


'nn  ince  or  'reriilorvs  i 
imy   Captain,   Commander,    l.ieuteuaiil,    .Master  or  other  Ollicer.   Seaman 


ininitled  or  dou<'  upon  the  high  Sea  or  within  any  of 

inder  your  (!o\ernmcnl  by 


whatsoever  who  shall    bee  in  actual   .■<er\  ice  and 


>ldi 


er  or  person 


or  other  Vessells,  actinu  by  Imniedial   C 


lay  in  and  on  board  any  of  Our  shi|)s  of  Warr 


mimission  or  \\  .irrant  IWmi  Our  self  under  t 


onr    .Xdmirally,   or   Irom    our    Ijiuli    Admiral   of    KiiL'land  for   t 


le  .^eal  of 


le   time 


l'a|)lain,   Cimimander.    Lieutenant,    .Ma.ster,   Oil 


hemu; 


llul  that  such 


otii'nding  shall   bee  left  to   bee  jiroceedcd  against  and  (rved  as  t 


icer,   Seaman,   Soldier,   and   other   person   so 


reipiirc,  ci 
by  ( 


th 


lie  merit  of  their  olli'uces  shall 


by  CoiiMnissi(Mi  umler  Our  (.'real  .S'al  of  Knuland  of  tl 


le  v^  ol 


II. 


'^•'  directs  or 


y  ('(HnmisKion  from  our  said  High  Admiral 
j:!"-  year  of  the  l.'eign  of  the  late  Kinu  onr  most   D 


Kver    b 


■<'ordiug   to  the    Act  of  rarliamcnl  passed  in  the 
ar   and   most   eiiliicK    heloM'd    itrotherof 


ilcssed    Memory    [eniiinled    an    Act    liir  th'    Kstablisl 


regulating  and  heller  (Jcvernment  of  I  lis  .M: 


iinu 


Art 


icles    and    <  h'ders    liir   the 


not  otiierwise,  savinu'  only  that  il  shall  and  mas    1 lawful   for  v 


avys  Sliipps  of  Warr,  and  lliirces  by  .S'a|  and 


Coinm.indi'r's  red 


(Ml.  upon  any  such  Captain  or 


isim:  or  neulectiu!:  lo  execute  or,  upon  his  negligent  or  undue  exeiaition  of 


liny  of  the  wrillcn  ( Inlers  hee  shall 


receive  from  yon  (or  our  service  and  the  .'<erviee  of  (uir  said 


province  to  suspend  him  tin-  said  Captain  or  Commander  from  (li*  K.xereise  of  his  said  C  Mlice  of 
( 'ommandcr  ami  c(nnmil  liini  into  sale  custody  either  on  board  his  own  ship  or  elsewhere  at  the 


DKcretion  of  \ on, 


in  order  to  his  beinn  broiiuht  f 


o  ans^\er  liir  the  same 


bv( 


ommission  either 


nuder  our  m-eat   ,<eal  of  Km^land  or  Iron,  our  said   iliuh   Admiral  as  is  before  expressed.     In 


'.Miitln,v<'ii" 


III   I 'iiinltii<,xii 


*-f   !l-vri     ii 


,ll    ,l/.l>limT,y.f«,    .\,\XI\      —  Iji. 


'  —  /  ferr 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     IV. 


881 


whicli  ca.si  Our  will  &  pleasure  is  that  the  Captain  or  (Jotiiiiuindur  soe  by  you  s.'speiuled  shall, 
(luriutrsiich  hissiisiii'iisioii  and  Conniiitinciit  he."  .succcdi-d  in  his  said  OHice "by  such  Commission 
or  W  arrant  Ollifcr  of  our  said  shi|)  apj)()inlcd  hy  Our  Self  or  our  High  Adndral  of  Kiifrland  for 
the  time  heiufr,  as  hy  tlu;  known  |)racliee  and  dis(!ipliu(!  of  Our  Navy  does  and  ought  next  to 
succeed  him,  as  in  case  of  Death,  Sickness  or  other  ordinary  disability  hapning  to  the  Comander 
of  any  Our  Ships,  and  not  otherwise;  You  standing  alsoe  accountable  to  us  for  the  truth  and 
importance  of  the  crimes  and  misdenitjanors  for  which  you  shall  soci  proceed  to  tiie  suspending 
of  such  our  said  Captain  or  Conmnder. 

Provided  alsoe  that  all  such  disorders  and  niisdenieanors  comitted  on  shore  by  any  Captain, 
Connmder,  Lieutenant,  Master,  or  other  ( )llicer.  Seaman,  Soldier  or  person  whatsoever  belonging 
to  any  of  our  ships  of  VVarr  or  other  vessel  acting  hy  innuediate  Comission  or  Warrant  from 
our  self  imder  the  Seal  of  Our  Admiralty,  or  from  Our  High  Admirall  of  Kngl'' for  the  time 
being,  nniy  bee  tryed  and  |)unished  according  to  the  Laws  of  the  place,  where  any  such 
Disorders,  Offences  and  Misdemeanors  shall  bi'c  soe  connnilled  on  shore,  notwithstanding  such 
oll('n<Ier  bee  in  Our  Actual  service  and  born  in  Our  Pay  on  board  any  such  Our  ships  of  Warr 
or  vither  \'essels  acting  by  innnediat  Connnission  (M-  Warrant  from  Our  Self  or  Our  High 
Admiral  as  aforesaid  ;  soe  as  bee  shall  not  receive  any  protection  (for  the  avoyding  of  Justice  for 
such  ollences  connnilled  on  shore)  from  any  |)retence  of  his  being  imployed  in  our  service  at  Sea. 

And  it  is  our  further  will  and  pleasure  That  all  puhlick  Monys  raised  or  to  bee  raised  within 
Our  said  province  and  other  y' Territorys  under  your  (iovernmeni  bee  issued  out  by  Warrant 
from  you  by  and  with  the  advice  of  y*"  Council  and  disposed  of  by  you  for  the  support  of  the 
(iovernmeni  and  not  otherwise. 

And  wee  doe  hereby  liki'wise  give  and  grant  unio  you  tiill  power  and  AutlKuity,  by  and  with 
the  advice  and  consent  of  our  said  Council,  to  agree  with  I  he  Planters  and  Inhabitants  of  our 
said  Province  and  Territorys  aforesaid  concerning  such  Lands,  'I'enemcnts,  and  Ib'reditaments 
as  are  now  or  hcrcafler  shall  bee  in  your  power  to  dispose  of. 

And  Iheni  In  ijranl  lujlo  anv  pcrsi.n  or  persons  lor  such  term  and  imder  such  moderal  (^lil- 
renls,  ser\  ices  and  acknowlcdtrruicnls  lo  hce  thereupon  reserved  unto  us  as  y(m  by  and  with  the 
advice  aforesaid  shall  tliink  litl. 

Which  said  (iranis  are  to  pass  and  he  sealed  by  Our  Seal  of  New  ^'ork,  and  being  entered 
upon  record  by  sm-h  ollicer  or  ollicers  as  you  shall  appoint  thereuiilo  shall  he  good  and  ellectual 
in  law  against  us,  our  Heirs  and  Successors. 

Ami  wee  doe  hereby  give  yon  full  power  to  order  and  appoint  iliiirs.  Marls,  and  Markets;  as 
also  such  and  soe  many  P<nls,  Harbors,  Mays,  Havens,  and  Other  places,  lor  the  convenience 
and  secin'ily  of  shippinu:.  and  liir  the  heller  loading  and  unloadnig  ol  (ioods  and  >b'rchandi/.es 
as  hy  yon.  with  the  ad\  ire  ami  consent  of  the  said  ( 'ouiicil.  shall  hce  thoUL'iit  filt  and  necessary. 
And  m  thein  or  any  of  them  lo  erect,  nominate  and  apjioint  Custom  Houses  Warehouses  and 
Ollicers  relating  tiieri'uiilo.  And  lliein  lo  alter,  change,  place,  or  displace,  from  lime  to  time,  as 
with  the  ad\ice  alori's.iid.  shall  hee  lliouulit  litl.      And  wee  doe  by  these  presents  will,   re(pMre 

and  ('(uuniand  yon  to  lake  all  possible  care  lin-  the  Di.s.'minlenance  of  \  ice  and  enconragei i 

of  \  iriue   anil  good   living,  thai    hy   such  example  the   Inlidels  may   hee  invited  .md  desire  to 
jiarlake  ol   the  Christian  Keligion. 

And  our  further  will  miil  pleasure  is  'riiat  you  shall  not  at  any  lime  lierealter,  by  colour  of 
any  power  or  inilhorily   In  reby  granleil  or  mentioned  lo  bee  granted,  lake  upon  you  to  give, 

- I *    " .•  *"*•!*   -*•    »  ••••  t    **  f  ••.;!  »•••;   I  ri>\  litt  i-  Tifhi    i  -T!  iTf>r\  y,  «  Un  li  tUf\\  tiff  t;f  niutii 


i!' 


m^ 


NEWVOliK    CULONIAI.  IM.ANI'SC.'im'TS. 


bee  granted  under  the  Great  Seal  of  Kn^land,  any  lurlher  than  that  you  may  upon  the  vacancy 
of  any  sucli  Office  or  suspension  of  any  OlHcer  by  you,  put  in  any  person  to  officiate  in  the 
Intervall  until  the  said  place  bee  disposed  of  by  us  uniler  the  Great  Seal  of  England,  or  that 
our  Directions  be  otherwise  given  therein. 

And  wee  doe  lurehy  recpiire  and  connnand  all  Ollicers  and  Ministers  Civil  and  .Military,  and 
all  other  Inhabitants  of  our  said  Province  and  the  Territorys  depending  thereon  to  bee  obedient, 
aydnig  and  assisting  ento  you  the  said  Thomas  Dongan  in  the  Execution  of  this  our  Commission, 
and  of  the  Powers  and  Authorilys  therein  contained ; 

And  in  case  of  Your  Death  or  absence  out  of  Our  said  Province  unto  such  person  as  shall  bee 
appomted  by  us  to  bee  Connnander  in  Cheif,  to  whom  wee  doe  therefore  by  these  Presents  give 
and  grant  all  and  singular  y'  powers  and  Authoritys  albresaid  to  bee  executed  and  enjoyed  by 
hnii  during  our  p'-asure,  or  until  your  arrival  within  Our  said  Province  of  Aew  York.  And  if 
upon  such  Death,  or  absence  there  bee  noe  person  upon  the  place  Commissioned  or  appointed 
by  us  to  bee  Connnander  in  Cheif,  Our  will  and  pleasure  is  That  the  then  present  Council  of 
that  our  Province  doe  take  upon  them  the  Administration  ot  the  Governnu'ut,  and  execute  this 
Commission  and  the  several  powers  aiul  Authoritys  herein  contained.  And  that  the  fust 
Coimcdor,  who  shall  bee  at  the  time  of  Vour  Death  or  absence  residing  within  Our  I'rovince  of 
New  \ork,  doe  preside  in  Our  said  Council,  with  such  powers  and  prehenieiu.ncies  as  any  former 
president  hath  used  and  enjoyed  within  Our  said  Province  or  any  other  our  J'lantations  in 
America,  untill  our  pleasure  bee  furtiier  known,  or  your  arrival  as  atoresaid. 

And  lastly  wee  do.,  herehy  declare,  onlaiM  ami  appoint  That  vou  the  said  Thomas  Dongan 
shall  and  may  hol.l.  execute  and  enjoy  tl,,.  olli.e  au.l  i'lac  of  Captain  (ieneral  and  Governor  in 
Cheif  m  and  Over  our  I'rovince  of  .New  Vork  an.l  the  Territorvs  depending  thereon,  together 
with  all  and  singular  tl...  powers  and  Authoritys  herebv  granted  unto  vou  fbr  and  .luring  Our 
wdl  and  pleasure.  In  wiiii.'ss  &c' 
(ireat  Scale,  .iate.l  1(1  Jmu'  KiMi  in 
y  second  year  of  the  Kim;. 


fh-ftnirtion*!  U>  (iovrruor  Domjan. 

1  N..>  V.Tli   l:ntrl. «,  1.  la,    n;   | 

Instructions  to  ( »ur  Trusty  an.l  wll  hdovd   Tliomas   Dongan   Es,,  our  ("aptain 

(;en..ral  \:  ( iov'  in  ChiH  of  ( >,.r  I'rovin.v  of  .New  Vork  \-  'I'.-rrilorvs  .l,.pe,i.liiig 

thereon,  lor  tli..  bell.'r  putting  in  .xecutiou  the  Acts  of  Trade  and  .Nuvigatimi. 

•Iami.s  I{ 

Vou  are  W..11  and  truly  to  inform  your  self  of  the  I'rincipal   Laws  ivlatinu  t..  the  IManlation 

Trade  n.a.le  ,„  the  I.V  y,.,r  of  the  r-.i.-n  of  our  most  D.^ar  and  most  ..„tirely  helov.!  I»rotli..r 

.,um 'dr;;r;r  T  M,:;.:;:; ;::;,;';:: ;;:;;""" " """ '••  • • "" ^•■'^-  -"  "• "-  ••- 

l>'r   lirfv  ,U  privalu  Siffi/lo 
Cammiuwn  in  A>.r  )'t,nl    ColoniaJ  .U,i„ui,r,;,li,  XXXI V  —Vu  Hakkik" 


LONDON  DOCUMKNTS  :     IV. 


sm 


of  ever  Blesso.l  Memory,  The  Act  for  rcgulnting  j-  Plantntion  Trade,  an.l  the  Act  for  better 
secinnp:  tlie  J'lantatioi,  Trade  made  in  the  22.  t>:i  and  L'oH.  vear.s  of  the  said  Reiffn,  being  all 
contamed  in  a  Hook  of  Rates  herewith  del"  unto  vo„  for  vonr  fmther  information. 

^ou  are  to  take  notice  that  by  tiie  «aid  Act  of  Navigation  noe  floods  or  L'ommoditvs  what- 
soever are  to  bee  imported  into,  or  exported  out  of  our  Provin'je  of  New  York  or  any  other  of 
our  Colonys  or  I'lanta.imis  in  any  other  shipp.s  or  vessels  whatsoever  but  in  sucii  as'doe  truly 
and  without  fraud  l.eions  only  to  the  people  of  En-jand  or  Ireland,  Wales  or  Berwick  or  are  of 
the  Build  of  and  belon.ciii.if  lo  any  of  our  Colonvs  or  I'lautalions  as  the  Proprietors  and  right 
owners  tiiereof,  and  whereof  the  Master  and  ^  of  th..  Mariners  at  least  are  Kntrlish,  under  y« 
penalty  of  (  le  forfeiture  an.l  loss  of  all  the  p.ods  and  Coinmoditvs  which  shall  bee  imported 
or  ..xporte.l  m  any  other  shipp  or  vessel:  And  if  any  poods  shall  bee  imported  or  exported 
eontrary  thereimlo  you  aie  to  cans,,  seizure  to  be  made  thereof  as  alsoe  of  y'  >^hip  or  Ves.sel 
ii.iportm-  or  exportina-  the  same,  and  to  dired  prosecution  liu>reof  as  in  V  said  Act  is  provided. 
An.l  for  y..ur  infbrmation  as  to  ffoiviirn  built  shipps  w.>e  ivfer  v.ui  lo  tlie  Act  made  in  the  U'" 
yearol  the  Krinn  „i Our  sai.l  D.'arly  belove.i  Brother,  Ibr  previ^nlim:  Frau.ls  and  Befrulating 
Abus.'s  111  Our  (,'usfom.-s,  beiiis  alsoe  contained  in  y  sai.l  bo.)k  of  Kates.  An.l  whereas  it  is 
require.!  that  the  Master  an.)  •,'  of  y-  marin.'rs  at  least  b.M-  Knalish,  you  an-  t.)  und.'rstand,  that 
any  of  .)ur  subjects  ..f  Kngland  Irelan.l  or  th.-  l>lautations  are  to  bee  accounted  English  and 
noe  others;  and  that  the  miinb.-r  of  Marin.-rs  are  to  be  accounted  a.'c.)rding  t.)  what  tliev  shall 
liave  been  during  tiie  whole  vovage. 

Wherea.s  by  the  said  Act  of  Navigation  'tis  further  enact.-.l  that  lor  everv  ship  or  vess.'ll  which 
from  an.!  after  th.-  ;.'-Vb  „f  L)e,,.mber  KUiO  shall  set    sayl  out  ..f  or  from  Knglan.l,  livlan.l,  Wales 
or  Berwick  upon  Twe.-.l  for  any  Knalish  Plantali..n  in  Am.-ri.a,  Asia  or  Africa,  sutlicient  l^.)nd 
shall  bt-  given  with  .)nc  surety  to  the  Chief  Ollicers  of  the  C'ust.mi  ll.)iise  of  such  i'ort  or  I'lace 
from  wheii.v  the  said   ship  shall  s.M    sail  to  tlu-  value  ..f  lOOit"  if  the  ship  bee  of  less  Imrthen 
tlwn  lOU  Tims,  and  of  th.-  suiiiin  of  L'dUOli  if  the  ship  shall  l)ee  of  greater  burthen.     That  in 
case  th.'  sai.l  Ship  or  v.-ss.-l  shall  l.m.i  any  of  th.-  ('.)nmio.!itys  therein  enuim-rated  at  any  of  the 
saiii   English  Plantali.ms  that  the  sam.-  C'oiimioditys  sliall  bee  by  the  said  sliip  broiiglit  to  some 
port  ..f  England,  Wales  or  to  the  P.irt  or  Town  ..f  Berwi.'k  upon  Twee.l,  an.l  shall  there  unload 
and  put  on  sJiore  the  same  (the  Dangers  of  the  S.'as  .miy  .•x.vpte.l)  and  lor  all  ships  coining  liom 
any  .ith.-r  I'ort  .ir  Place  to  any  .if  the  aliiresaid  Plantations,  who  by  this  A.'t  are  permitted  to 
traile  there.     Tliat  y-  O.n"  .,f  such  English  I'lantali.ms  shall  |„.|ore  the  sai.l  Ship  ..r  vessel  bee 
permitted  lo  l.>a.l  on  b.iar.l  any  of  th.'  siii.!  ( 'ommo.litys  take  b.md  in  mami.'r  an.l  to  the  value 
aforesai.l  ti.r  .'a.'h  ivsp.-ctiv.-  ship  m-  v.'ssel  ;  That  su.'h  Ship  .)r  v.'ssel  shall  .'arryall  the  aforesaid 
goods  that  shall  be.'  I.ia.l.'d  on  boar.l  the  said  Ship  to  s.)nie  other  .if  our  English  Plantations,  or 
t.)  Eiiglan.l,  ir.'laiid,  Wal.'s  or  IJ.'fwick  Am!  that  every  Ship  m  vessel  which  shall  l.ia.l  or  take 
oil  boar.l   any  .)f  th.'   afor.'sai.l  g.i.i.ls  until!  su.'h  b.m.l  liee  given  to  tlie  said  (i..V  .)r  Certificat 
lir.i.lu.'.-d  fn.m  th.-  ol1i.'.-rs  .if  any  Cust.mi  ll.iuse  of  England.   Ireland,  Wales  or  Berwi.'k,  that 
su.'h   boiiil  liath   b.'eii  th.'re  duly  giv.'ii,  shall  bee  Ibrfi'il.'.l  with  li.'r  duns.  Ta.'l^le,  .\|.parel  an.l 

'"'■"i'l"''  <•'  I imployed  an.l  recovered  as  llierein  .iir.-ct.'.l. 

V.)u  ar.'  to  take  imti.'e  that  fb..'  by  the  said  A.'t  tli.'  word  [Ireland]  is  t.i  b..-  ins.-rt.'.i  in  the 
eon.litioii  ..f  the  h.nuh  and  p.-rmissi.m  tli.-rel.y  giv.-n  t.i  brim;  tli.-  Eimmerat.'.l  Plantation 
Comm.i.litys  t..  Irelan.l  as  wll  as  to  Knglan.l,  Wah's  or  Berwick,  yet  by  the  afor.-said  Act  for 
r.-g.ilating  th.-  Plantation  Tra.l.-  (whi.'li  b.'iny  .'vpjr.'.l  is  r.'viv.'.l  by" any  Act  of  tlie  late  Session 
!•!   .  arliii!!!;'!!!.)  i|ip  word  flr.-!.iijd]  is  in  h..-  itnt  out  .if  rl .Mi.iiiiou  ol  su.h  Bori.ls.      Ami   v.iii 


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are  not  to  peniiit  any  ship  or  Vessel  to  loud  any  of  y  eminiernted  goods  upon  any  Certificat  of 
Bond  iiaving  been  given  in  Ireland  after  the  lirst  day  of  September  lOSo.  Bnt  i,,  that  ease 
before  they  load  any  of  the  said  goods  they  are  to  produce  Certilieats  of  15ond  given  in  Kngland, 
Wales  or  Berwick,  or  to  give  bond  to  your  self  or  the  person  by  you  appointed  to  receive  the 
same  with  good  security  as  aforesaid.  Any  if  any  ship  or  vessel  shall  load  or  take  on  board  ruy 
of  the  said  Comoditys  until  such  Bond  given  in  New  York  orCertilicat  produced  from  the  ollicers 
of  some  Custom  House  of  Kngland,  Wales  or  Berwick  that  such  liond  hatl;  l-.een  there  duly 
given,  the  said  Ship  or  Vessel  is  forfeited  with  her  guns  &'  to  bee  recovcre--  and  divided  in 
manner  as  is  therein  directed. 

And  whereas  by  the  afores-'  Act  made  in  the  zi-j"'  year  of  .,  ,Ia'^»  Reign  for  the  better 

securing  the  I'lantation  Trade,  'tis  Enacted  that  if  any  ship  or  \  .  which,  by  ^aw  may  Trade 
in  any  of  our  I'lanfatimis  shall  come  to  any  of  them  to  ship  and  take  on"  board  any  of  the 
aforesaid  Commoditys,  And  that  Bond  shall  not  be  lirst  dulv  given  with  oiu-  sullicient  surely 
to  brmg  the  san.e  to  J'.ngl"  Wales  or  the  Town  of  Berwick  upon  Tw,.ed  and  to  noe  other  place. 
And  there  to  unload  and  put  the  sanu^  on  shon-  (the  dangers  of  the  Seas  onlv  e.vcepted)  that 
there  shouhi  bee  answered  an.l  paid  to  the  sai<l  late  Ivug,  his  Heirs  and  Successors  forsoe  much 
o^  r  saul  Commoditys  as  shall  bee  laden  and  put  on  board  such  ship  or  vessel,  the  Hates  and 
Dutys  therein  mentioned,  you  are  K.  understand,  That  the  pavment  of  the  said  Ifates  and  Dutys 
thereby  nnposed  ooth  not  give  liberty  to  carry  the  .said  goods  to  any  other  place  than  to  son'.e 
other  ot  our  Plantations  or  to  Knghuul,  Wales  or  lierwick  an<l"  that  notwithstanding  the 
payment  of  the  .said  Dutys,  ISou.l  must  bee  lirst  given  to  carry  the  same  «oods  to  some'other 
ot  Our  plantations  or  to  Knglaiul,  Wales  or  Berwick,  and  to  noe  other  place. 

And  whereas  by  the  atoresai.l  Act  of  Tra.Ie  n.ade  i.,  the  \.V"  vear  of  His  .sai.i  Majesty's 
Ifeign  and  His  said  Mat>'  proclamation  pursuant  thereunto  of  the  ■J\'"  of  \„v  •  in  the  ■'7'I'  v.-ir 
of  His  Reign,  noe  Commoditys  of  the  growth,  pro.hation  or  Manuta.ture  of  Europe  (except 
.•-alt  for  the  tlishery  of  .New  England  aiul  .Newfbundlan.l,  Wines  of  the  urowth  of  the  Maderas 
or  Western  Islands  or  A/.ore.s,  Servants  or  Horses  from  Srotlan.l  or  Ireland  and  all  .sorts  of 
Victuals  of  the  growth  and  production  of  .S-otland  and  hvl.n,!)  shall  bee  imported  into  anv  of 
our  Colonys  or  Plantations  but  what  shall  bee  hou.  tide  au.l  without  fraud  laden  and  shipped 
in  England,  Wales,  or  Berwick  ami  in  shipps  duly  .piahlied,  you  are  to  use  your  utmost 
endeavors  lor  the  due  ob.servance  thereof.     .\ud  if,  contrary  her.-unto,  anv  shipp  or'ves.sell  shdl 

import  into  Our  Province  of  New  York  any  C'oui.noditys  of  the  growth  pn.'uction  or  luauuhuture 
of  Europe  (but  what  are  before  e.v.vpted)  of  which  due  proof  shall  not  bee  made  that  ll,..  same 
were  sh.pt  or  laden  in  son,,.  Port  of  England,  W  ales  or  lierwick,  by  producing  Cocnuets  or 
Certil.cals  under  the  han.ls  and  .seals  of  the  officers  of  the  Custcuns  in  su.^l,  I'ort  or  pla..'  where 
the  same  w.-re  laden,  su.h  ship  or  ves..el  ami  goo.ls  are  tbi-f.-ited,  An.l  you  are  to  uive  in  charge 
that  the  same  bee  .seized  and  pro.seciiled  accordingly. 

And  in  order  to  prevent  the  acceptance  of  forged  Co.kels  (wlii,'!,  hath  been  practiced  (o  our 
great  prejudue)  you  are  to  give  effectual  orders  That  for  all  such  European  (loo.ls  as  by  the  said 
Act  an.  I  ro.>  amati.ui  are  t..  b...  shipt  in  Englan.l.  Wales  or  IVrwick,  Coc.pu.fs  for  th'e  same  in 
England  Wales  or  Berwick  l„.e  pr.Mlu.v.l  to  th..  sai.l  Co||....,.u-  o!  the  Cu.stoms  in  our  Province 
of  .New  Wk  or  to  his  lJep'>  Hmmv  (or  the  tm...  being  l....Mr..  th..  unla.iing  th..r..of;  A.ul  you  are 

ikewKse  dire..le.i  t.,  giveOr.l.T  that  noe  European  (loo.ls  I Ian.l..,l  but  by  Warr'  from  the  said 

<.ollect.,r..r  his  Deputy  in  the   pn's.......  .,f  an  ..lli.rr  appoint,.!   bv  him."    An.l   for  th..   belt,.r 

preyentton  of  frainls  of  this  kin.l  y.,u  an-  to  take  care  that,  a.cording  to  the  sai.l  A.t  ol  Tra.Ie, 


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noe  Ship  or  Vessel  doe  lade  or  unlade  any  goods  or  Commoditys  whatsoever  until  the  Master  or 
Conunander  tliert-of  slial!  first  make  known  to  you  or  such  oflicer  or  other  person  as  shall  hee  by 
you  thereunto  authori/.ed  and  appointed,  the  arrival  of  such  8hip  or  Vessel  with  her  name  and  the 
name  and  Surname  of  her  Master,  a.id  hath  shewn  that  shee  is  a  ship  duly  navigated  and 
otherwise  .p.ahfied  according  to  Law,  and  hath  deliv(-r'd  to  you  or  such  other  person  a  true  and 
perfect  Inventory  of  her  Lading  together  with  the  place  or  places  in  which  the  said  goods  were 
laden  and  taken  into  the  said  Ship  or  Vessel,  under  forfeiture  of  such  ship  and  Goods. 

You  are  likewise  to  cause  effectual  Orders  to  hee  given  that  all  Masters  of  shipps  not  Trading 
Coast-Wise  from  one  part  of  our  I'rovince  to  another  doe  enter  their  ship  with  the  Collector  of 
our  Customs  in  our  said  Province  or  his  Deputy  for  the  time  being  as  well  as  with  the  Naval 
Ofhcer  and  alsoe  give  in  tlieir  consents  upon  Oath  to  the  said  Collector  or  his  Deputy. 

And  whereas  wee  have  been  infi)rmed  That  several  ships  and  vessels  have  carried  great 
Quantityes  of  the  Enumerated  Plantation  Go.;ds  from  our  Colonys  and  Plantations  to  Holland, 
Hamhmgli,  and  other  places  without  first  landing  the  same  in  England  (as  the  Law  in  that  case 
hath  provided)  to  the  great  preju.Iice  of  our  Customs  and  the  Trade  and  Navigation  of  this 
Kingdom;  for  preventing  tlie  like  frauds  fur  tlie  future  vou  are  every  year  or  oftner,  as  there 
shall  be  occasion,  to  send  a  List  of  all  such  shipps  or  Vessels  as  shall  lade  anv  of  the  enumerated 
I'lantation  Commoditys  within  our  said  province  of  New  York,  or  import  any  European  (foods 
(aconlmg  to  liie  f.uiu  herewith  deliv.'re.l  uuto  you)  to  the  Commiss"  of  our  Customs  in  Enghmd 
tor  tJH'  time  being  at  tlie  Custom  House  in  London. 

C;iven  at  our  Court  at  Windsor  the  -O'"  .lay  of  .June  KiSO.    In  the  Second  Year  of  ourlleign. 
15y  His  .Ma'>''  Cimiand 


(nirrriior   Tiraf  to   (wvcrnor  Doiiij((n. 

[Niw-Vork  I'liiHTK,  I.  V,'.] 

iloiio''''''  Sir 

Y""  by  Mr  Marshall  f  receaue.l  an.l  am  gia.l  to  heare  of  vour  safe  returne  from  Albanie  and 
was  enformed  by  Mr  Sliippe  of  Boston  as  he  past  w'"  his  packet  from  me  to  yo^  hono^  that  vou 

.^ul  h.  1  ,ut,.lligenee  tluTein  of  allhires  at  IJostou  and  our  Colonie  also,  And  concerning"  M^ 
Jtan. iolph-s  Letter  written  in  great  haste  w-'  was  a  priuate  letter  to  tnv  selfe  and  two  other 
gentl"  m  my  ahsen.'e  the  grounds  of  his  opinion  wee  ktK.w  not  of  anv  calamiti,.  to  N  E  if 
couectic.t  Col.  must  fi.ll  and  pan  of  it  be  Westward  but  it  mav  be  as  easie  for  us  to  fiijl  that 
way  IS  Eastward.  I  think  I  may  say  that  by  any  of  M'  I(;uui..!ph  says  to  moue  us  to  euciine 
Kast-wanl  hath  not  at  all  p'-judi.vd  us  against  yo'  hono^  oryoMlauer""  w'"  wiiom  we  liaue  had 
so  neighbourly  a  Correspondence  and  .h'sire  it  may  long  continue  so,   M'  Uandoiph  enfbrnies  us 

";  ;'  *^""   ^^  "'•'•""•"  >■•  i'^  ^v•'■  him  ag st   this  Couerni'  hut  we  bane  seen  nothing  (as  yet)  hut 

MbHie  accohhngto  his  Maje s  pro.lamalion  and  Itoyail  | sure  be  further  known,  waiting 

u  •  >vlenee  an.l  pati.Muv  what  may  1...  u.-xt  hopeing  that  we  shall  in  all  things  approuc'selvs 
IMS  .Ma'-  loyall  and  goo.l  sul.j.rts  au.l  shall  lin.l.-  his  prin.rly  tiuu."  an.l  prot.'eti.m  for  mir 
encourag..m'  ther.mi  and  re.juesl  yo'  lionu''  woul.i  j.|..us..  m  render  us  so  !<!  blH  Mjsj.stie  (as  you 


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have  opporlunily)  w'-  is  said  Cap'  Li-pfrc  is  to  sailc  ih\  Flostoii  to  Loiuio  y'  a  J"-  Instant  mid  for 
all  yo'  IriMiuliy  couiisflls  and  a<iiiiw  I  retiini.'  yo'  iioiio^  nianv  thanks  and  tiiink  th.-y  may  bo 
of  good  uso  to  ns  w^"  w'"  my  Innnhle  s.-rniro  to  yo'  ltono^  J  remainc.    Yo'  hono"  hnnd)h^  Servant 

ivr  TT  T  .......  *f-   Treat.  (!:C: 

N.  Ilauen  Jnno  y'  14"'  1()S(> 

<K)r  the  Higlit  hono--"  Coiloni-ll  Dongan 

Oouerno'-  of  liis  Ma""  torritorys  of  N.  Yorke. 


Governor  Treat  to  Goirnior 

[  Ni'W-Vork  I'lipcm,  I.  .'tMl,  ] 


/> 


^oiigan. 


,T       HI  ^^  Afilford  July  y"  ;>'  IfiSfi. 

Jlono'"  >r  •  ^ 

1  haucing  so  great.-  experience  of  your  neigidmnrly  eiirlesies  am  ind.ohlened  to  request  yo-- 
l-.ono"  fauor  &  justice  for  a  neighhor.  vid.  Dauid  IJuli  of  Seal)rook  who  was  as  he  sa"ith 
Constahle  tiiere  y  last  yeare  and  had  a  lirisomT  eoniitted  to  liim  and  he  charging  a  man  w"' 
him  whil,'  s.-eking  a  second  to  liaue  charge  also,  the  (irst  let  him  escap,.  and  cannot  recon.-r 
him.  who  is  known  to  he  anointed  |{ogu.>  and  villaine  for  .stealing  horses  et  cet.  And  this 
hearer  tells  me  he  is  greatly  danmilied  in  one  of  om-  Courts  for  his  letting  him  run  away  and 
he  hears  he  is  lied  weslwar.i,  ho  humhly  crau.'s  yo-  liono"  good  countenance  and  order  to  any 
of  your  inferior  OlHcers  lor  liis  aid  and  assistaniv  !»'  he  proues  to  lu'ed  it  &  desire  it  for  his 
apprehending  and  securing  him  for  justi.v  if  h.'  proues  to  light  on  him  within  yo--  i)rovince  an.l 
you  shall  assure  yours.'lf.-  of  the  like  readiiu'ss  to  .serue  yo--  hono^  and  it  hath  been  no  small 
tronhh-  y-  could  not  answ.-r  yo'  <icsires  of  the  same  kinde  W"  1  alwayes  .stand  ready  to  doe  hut 
y"  wilderness  is  wide  and  so  many  rogues  that  entertaines  and  eonseales  them  y'  wo  cannot 
serue  our  tieinds  as  we  would. 

S'-.Mr.  Kandolph  in  his  Inste  letter  to  (JoV  &  Compauie  seemes  to  wind.-  up  his  re.solue  in 
stead  of  seruing  ins  (iuo  Warranto  to  report  as  a  priuate  Centleman  lim-allv  y'  h.-  hath  such  a 
thing,  and  y  r.-.vat  of  su.-h  a  l.-tter  is  owned  by  o'  Comisell,  W"  he  saithj.s  sulfu-i.-nt  (i»r  to 
Jnstitie  him  at  Whit.-  Imll  with  out  any  further  .seruing  or  shewing  any  autlioritv  fr.)m  his 
•Mnj.-stie  at  all  about  this  Colony  w'"  way  of  pro.v.-ding  we  und.-rstaml  not  s.-ing  its  his  I\rajestios 
pro.-lamation  to  .-ontinue  as  w.-  w.-n-  'till  his  Itoyall  pleasure  i)e  manifested  to  lis  and  tln'-re  wo 
.stand  and  nmsl  .loo  so  for  ought  I  s.-.-  yet  I  ban.-  on  tu.-s,l;,v  n.-.\t  C."'  inst  .-aird  our  Court  to 
moot  nn.l  Consult  but  what  issue  J  know  not  I  .-.nd.!  1„-  gla.l  if  any  good  advice  from  vo' 
lioim''  who  ,im  .S'  '  " 

Vo''  bono"  bnnd)le  S.-ruant 

nor  liie  liono''''  Couerno' 

Dongan  at  .New  Yorke.  b.-  these. 


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Governor  Treat  to  Governor  Bongan. 

I  Now- York  I'apcn,  I.  803.  ] 

II„„„,e  sr  Hartford  August  5"-  IGSG 

TIio  many  obligations  tiiat  I  am  under  to  your  honour  sufficiently  prompts  me  to  take  euery 
opiiortunity  to  let  you  know  how  1  prise  a  good  Corrispondance  w"'  your  selfe  and  a  free 
Comunication  of  what  may  be  for  our  mutuall  good,  and  the  Gouerments  tow"'  we  doe  belong, 
And  the  bearrer  hereof  Major  Gold  haueing  some  occation  into  those  parts  I  haue  desired  him 
to  take  the  opportunity  of  visiting  your  Honour,  to  pay  my  respects  to  you,  and  to  accpiaint 
you  witii  our  being  serued  with  two  Quo  Warraiitos  bearing  date  July  &""  1GS5  Requiring  our 
Appearauc,  tlie  one  at  S-  IMartin's  &  the  other  at  Master  ternie,  and  serued  the  20"'  of  July 
Kiso,  which  occationd  me  to  desire  your  Honours  advise,  wlmt  nuiy  be  the  best  way  to  manage 
our  atliiires,  soe  as  to  obtaine  his  Majesties  favour,  and  the  continuance  of  ()■•  priviledges  to  us 
as  formerly.  I  need  not  enlarge  on  this  subject,  sauiug  only  to  desire  your  fauourable  aspect, 
which  1  am  w..il  assured  of.  we  haue  litle  news  from  Kurope  of  late,  the  last  arrived  froni 
Tostou  was,  that  Judg  I'almer  ami  M'  West  haue  seized  about  80  butts  of  Mallagoe  &  some 
r.raiidy  in  the  eastern  part  of  your  gouernment  W^"  if  lawfully  seized  will  be  a  good  supply  of 
that  chearing  conu)(lity.  1  doe  wish  your  honor  all  happines,  &  my  selfe  the  favour  of  your 
good  neighbourhood  continued  to  us,  &  improved  for  the  publiqu,.  aduautago,  8^  I  beg  your 
Honours  favourable  construction  of  these  rude  lines,  I  haue  sent  you  a  Copy  of  Mr  Randolphs 
letter,  and  if  you  have  any  news  \w  shall  take  it  as  a  great  favour  to  haue  it  handed  to  us, 
whu'h  with  my  best  respects  to  your  hono-^  is  all  iieedfull  at  present  from  Your  Hono"  most 
humble  Seruant 

R  TuKAT  Go': 

Since  writing  comes  a  report  of  a  pirate  lying  betwe.-n  Rhode  Islam!  &-  the  Vineyard,  said  to 
haue  taken  &  robbed  three  vessells,  one  of  Caraliua,  and  Si  of  Boston. 

To 

The  Hon"'"''-  Tiu-nuis  Dougan  Esq' 

( iou' of  his  .Majesties  teritories  of 
New  Vorke,  ia 

Amirica. 


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(>>■</, >/•  ill    Ctinifil  i-r.^'pivtiii,/    /■',;■/, .^idx/iid/   Aj/'dirx  in   tin:  (\iloiii,.\'. 

|l'rlv>  ('•mii.'ll  l;.'ul«liT,  I.  .1,1...  11.  II.  .'tlo.  I 

At  lli(>  ('(imt  ill  Whili'liiill,  llic  y;"'  ^^[^  Oi'U.Ixt  IC.sU, 

WiMiHiiiiy  ancrnodii 
l'i!i:si;\r —  "I'lio  Kirju'.s    Musr   Kxchi.i.knt  IMa.ikstv. 

His  l{"  II"  I'liiicc  (!(>i)ii;c  of  Dcnmiirk 
I. on!  ('liiiiKM'llor 
l.onl  'I'lfiisuror 
l.tird  I'rt'.sidtMil 
I'likt-  .if  AlliciPiiii 
l.nril  ('liiiinl)"i'liiiii 
I'.Mrli-  lit'  I'dt'iiiorow 
Miirlf  1)1'  Ciiiv.Mi  K„i-,1   (;(i(iiil|iliiii 

KiiH."  of  I'ov.is  |,„nl  Dover 

l'"-,rl.M)t   lli-ilv.-l.-y  M'Cli'  (if  y  KxcluMi' 

Karl.'   of    M<tllll\  ,  Mr  ('.|,r  „(■   y    |)„(,.|,y. 

Wlu'icas  liis  Mar  lialli  iJMUglil  111  (o  aiipoiiil  Ciiiiiniissidiu'r.s  for  Kxcrfi.siiig  y"  Kpiscopal 
jiirisdii-tioii  williiii  llic  City  an  i  Dio.r.s.s,.  of  l.oiuioii,  liis  Ma"  in  ("oimi'ii  <ii(i  this  .lay  .l.'.laiv 
his  pl.-asniv  tlial  llit<  l';ivl(>,^ia,.ti.Mil  Jiiris.li.li.ni  in  y  I'lanlatioiis  .sliall  lie  .'x.Mcisi'.l  liy  y- sai.l 
roiuniissioii.'rs.  an.l  .li.l  Onlci  as  it  is  lu'iviiy  or.i.-r.-.l  that  tlic  1."  lion'"  Th.-  lainls  of  the 
t'oniniitl.'c  t.M- Tra.!.'  ami  I'lariitioiis  .io  inciiaii'  liislriu'lio.iN  f.ir  y'' Several  (Jovernonrs  in  y" 
J'iaiitalioius  ai'.'onliiiuh  . 


Karle  of  MIddleloii 

K.arle  of  IMilfort 

l'',arl.'  .)f  'rir.'omiell 

Viscount  Treston 

L.ir.l  Arnn.lel!  ot    Wardmir 

Lor.l    |)artiii;>iilh 


/'/■/,"//    (\iiniril  /<)   (t'or,  riior    /\iii,/,ni. 

1  Ni'm-\iirk  Kiilrlcv,  1.   ,:       Uli  ) 

After  our  hearty  ('oniiii.'iidations  unto  you.  Wh.-r.'as  a  'I'nMlv  of  I'.'iu'e  ai.,1  (."o,;.; 
roin's|iond,'iiic  and  Nentralitv  in  .Vnierica  has  he.'ii  lal.'ly  eon.'lu.le.l  h.'tweeii  His  Ma"  an.l 
th.<  mo>t  (.'hnstiaii  Kiiic  for  the  Mutual  Seenrity  of  the  Trad.-  ot  Hotli  Nations,  aiul  the  avoi.lini; 
ot  all  oi'.'asions  of  Misiiiuieisiaiulinu  lU-  I)is|iul.'s  hetw.-i'ii  the  Snhje.ts  of  The  Two  Crowns, 
copie.--  when-of  in  Kimlish  and  l.aiiii  y,  u  will  re.'eive  lien>  inelosed,  Wee  doe  theref.ire  lierel.y 
will  and  re.piire  you  in  His  Majesty's  ii  .\'  forthwilli  to  cause  the  sai.i  Treaty  to  hee  pulVisli.'.l 
in  the  chief  |)la<'e  or  i>laces  ol  ijie  IMautation  uiulcr  y.)nr  <;.nermii'  aud  to  taU.'  care  ihfii  th.- 
same  l).v>  duly  .diserve.l  and  executed  hy  His  Ma"'  OlViccrs  an.l  Siihjects  then'.  And  wher.Ms 
hy  the  1  !'•'  arlicl.'  of  ilie  said  Treaty  it  is  particularly  provided  that  orders  shall  hee  sent  to  His 
Ma""  (Joveruois  and  other  OlVicers  to  pnu-ei-d  acainst  all  p.Msons  who  shall  ami  out  I'rivat  M.'ii 
of  \S"ar  witlioul  a  lawful  l\'.niissioii  as  Tirats;  Ami  als,..>  l.\  th.-  I--'"  Arti.l.-  that  su.-li  of  .'ilh.r 
Kinir's  sulij.-cts  who  shall  take  Commissions  as  I'rivate.-is  troin  any  i'riii.-e  or  Slat.-  with  wli.im 
the  other  Kiiijj  is  in  Warr.  shall  in  like  inaiin.-r  he.-  punishe.l  as  I'irats:    Mis  Majt-sty's,  express 


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Itlnisiiri'  is  lliiil  ilimy  such  imtsoiim  sIiiiII  iiI  iiiiy  liiiir  I'oiii.'  in  iiiiy  \\w  Torts  of  Voiir  ( lovtTiiiiictit 
lliry  lii'c  scciiivd  and  iiiocccdcd  i,>r„iiisl  iicronlin^ly  wiiJi  all  li^for— And  nor  wet!  hid  you 
lufiiilily  I'arrwfll     Fioni  llio  Council  ChainlnT  in  Wliilclnill  llii^  i!(l"'  day  of  J)cccinl)('r  KiMi! 

^Oiir  loving  Ih'indH 

SUNDi:iU,AM)    I*. 

.Ii;i'i'ni;vs  C.  l{o(iii:HTiiii. 

OUMOM).  AFlDDMITON. 

DAIll'.MollTir.  (■'cH")i.i>|||,\. 


dortriiar    I >(>ii,i„ ii\"    litport  on   Ihc  Stat,;  <,/  tin'    /'rorimv^   iiirhiiliii,/  hi.s  Aii.\>rrr\  /o 

certiiiii,   ('//(//■(/(■•■I  (ti/iiiii-sf  lihii. 

I  N.  «-V..rk   i;nlri..»,  II.   I,  J 

INly  I, Olds 

I  liavf  received  llie  heads  of  iiKpiiiy  your  f,oi"  sent  to  nice  ane  indeed  I  hme  he<'n  as 
induslrioiis  as  possihly  I  could  to  inaki^  niysell'c  apahh^  ot'f,nvin,i;  voii  salisi'a.lioii  And  wherein 
I  am  short  of  answeriiiit  yo''  ho')"  expeeialion  I  (riestion  not  hut  yoiil  pardon  it  wlieii  you 
consider  liial  to  give  a  distinct  luiswcr  li  several  oi  your  oneries  must  recpiire  a  lon;,'er  time  than 
I  have  yet  had  since  their  arrivall  here — However  to  such  of  them  as  I  am  at  present  capahle 
to  make  an  answer.  I  herein  give  yo'  l,op'  I  lio|)i>  tlit!  Hatislhction,  recjnireil  which  are  as  follow 


til  answer  to  (he  first  of  your  I,(|i'  (iiiervs. 

!iu"ii,'.".''^      '"'"'  ^'""'''■'*  <•'  JiiHlice  are  most  Kslahlished  hy  Act  of  ABHemhly  and  they  are 

1    'I'lie  Court  of  Chance'T  coiisistiiii;  of  the  (Jovernor  iV  Council  is  the  SiipreiiM!  Court 
(if  this  I'roviiice  to  which  appeals  may  lie  hrmmlit  from  anv  oilier  Court 

2  The  Assemhly  linding  the  inconvenience  of  hriimin^of  y  peace,  Sherilis,  CoiislableK,  iV 
other  p'soiis  concerned  from  the  remote  jiarls  of  this  (iovcrnmcnl  io  New  York  did  instead  of  the 
Court  of  Assi/es  which  was  yearly  held  for  the  whole  ( iiverment  of  this  IVoviiice  erect  a 
Court  of  Oyer  iV,  'rerminer  to  he  held  once  every  year  within  each  County  for  the  determining 
of  such  matters  as  should  arise  within  them  respectively,  the  meinhers  of  which  Court  were 
a|ipoiiited  to  liee  one  of  the  two  judges  of  this  provinc(>  assisted  hy  three  justices  of  the  peace 
oi  thai  County  wherein  such  Court  is  held.  Which  Court  of  Oyer  &  'i'enniner  has  likewise 
jiower  to  hear  appeals  from  any  inferior  Court 

y  Theio  is  likewise  in  New  York  &  Albany  a  Co  .rt  of  Mayor  &  Mdermen  held  oi.-o  in  everv 
forlnight  from  whence  their  can  he  no  ajipeal  unless  the  Cause  of  Action  hee  diove  the  value  ol' 
Twenty  pounds,  wlio  hiive  likewise  p-'ivilege  to  make  such  hy  Laws  lor  y''  regulation  of  their 
own  atl'airs  as  tlle^    think  litt,  soe  as  the  same  he  appioved  of  1)\   y''  (iov'  \-  Council. 

Their  Mayors,  .-eeorders,  'I'owii  Clerks  vV  Sherilis  are  a|)poiiitcd  hv  the  (iovernor 

■1  There  is  lik.'wise  in  every  Coiiiily  twice  in  every  year  (except  in  New  York  where  its  four 
times  and  in  Alhaiiy  whert>  its  thrice;  (.'ourls  of  .Sessions  held  hy  the  Justices  of  y  peace  for 
resp'ive  County  s  as  in  MngI''  , 


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5  In  every  Town  \vt"  y'  Goveni.n'  tliere  are  y  Couiniissioneres  iippoiiif  to  hear  &  deterinin 
all  matters  of  ditlerence  not  exceeding  the  value  of  live  pounds  which  shall  lianpen  within  the 
respective  Towns 

0  Besides  these,  my  Lords,  I  iinding  that  many  irreat  inconveniences  daily  liapned  in  the 
nianagem'  of  his  Mat»  particular  concerns  within  this  I'rovince  relating  to  his  Lands,  Kents, 
Kights,  Profits  &  Uevenues  by  reason  of  the  great  distance  betwixt  the  Cursory  settled  Courts 
&  of  the  long  delay  which  thereon  consequently  ensued  besides  the  great  hazard  of  yentnring 
the  matter  on  Country  Jurors  who  over  and  above  Ihia  they  are  generally  ignorant  enough  & 
tor  the  most  part  linked  together  by  atlinity  are  too  much  swayed  by  thei."  particular  humors  & 
interests  I  thougb[l]  fit  in  Feb.  last  by  &  with  y  advice  &  consent  of  y'  Council  to  settle  & 
establish  a  Court  which  wee  call  the  Court  of  .Judicature'  to  bee  held  beli.re  y' (iov'  &  Council 
lor  the  time  being,  or  before  such  &  soe  many  as  the  Gov'  should  for  that  purpose  authorize 
comissionat  &  appoint  on  the  first  Mon.lay  in  every  month  at  Ne\y-York,  which  Court  bath  full 
power  &  authority  to  hear,  try  and  determin  .Suits,  matters  and  variances  arising  betwixt  his 
^lat^  &  y  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Province  concerning  the  said  Lauds,  Rents,  Kights,  Profits  & 
iievenues  ° 


In  answer  to  the  Second 

Law.  ,„  Fore.         The  Luws  in  (brce  are  y-  Laws  called  his  Hoyal  Highnesses  Laws  and  the  A.^ts 
of  the  General  Assembly,  the  most  of  which  I  presume  y'  Lo."  have  seen  &  the  rest 
1  now  send  over  by  .AP  t^prag  to  whom  I  refer  y'  Lqp'  in  this  point 

In  answer  to  the  Third 

In  this  Goverum- there  are  about  four  thousand-foot,  &-  three  hun.lre.l  Horse  besides  one 
Company  of  Dragoons,  of  which  I  shall  bee  able  to  give  a  more  particular  acrount  when  fhe 
Muster  master  shall  make  liis  return 


In  answer  to  the  Fourth 

At  New  York  there  is  a  Fortilicati.m  of  four  Bastions  built  formerly  against  the  Indians  of 
dry  stoiie  &  earth  with  .ods  as  a  Breast  work  well  and  pleasantly  sitm.ted  tbr  t^  d:;!:;: 
he  Harbor  on  a  point  made  by  Hudsons  Ifiver  on  the  one  side  and  by  the  sound  on  the  other 

r   I    ,','"'V"^'"  ''"I"'  '"""  '""'■^='n-'^'^'-'  "'i^^y  15'"il'^  <"■  ''-v.lei-  five  hundred  Ball  some 
Bonib-.^iel  s  .V:   Granados,  small  arms  for  three  hundred  men,   one   Flanker,   the  fiice  of 

^°f  .^'^^'^'^  three  points  of  Bastions  &  a  Courfin  has  been  done  &  are  rebuilt  by  mee 

^n!ng';i  ■'^'"  "^""  "'•"'■'"'•^  '"'""'  '""'  ^'^"^'^  ^-^-'"  Lime  .ui:Z 

And  the  most  of  the  Guns  I  fouml  dismounle.l  ^  some  of  them   yet  continue  to   bee  soe 
whicli  1  liope  to  have  mounted  soe  soon  as  the  mills  can  sawe 

1  am  forced  to  renew  all  the  Batterys  with  tlir..e-in..h-Plank  &  bave  spoke  for  new  planks 
for  the  purpose  '  jjmuKf. 

And  the  Breast-work  upon  the  wall  is  soe  moultered  away  that  its  likewise  needful  to  make 

■  Court  of  Exchequer.     The  oni.r  for  i,«  establielnucnt  l,..«rs  date  lUh  Decen^bw.  ICSS.    V.u,..U  ../.«„,.,,  V.  1 ,4.  -  Kk 


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aropnratioi.  lluTcor.  The  OUhhth  qunrttTH  Imd  fornicrly  a  iint  Ifoof  whi.^l.  I  lintling  to  bo 
Cliargeiil)l(-  to  maintain  &  that  it  couhl  not  hvv  k.'pt  higii,  hav(^  caused  a  new  roof  to  bee  upon 
it.  Ah  alsoe  liiuling  wafer  to  run  tlirough  the  Arch  of  tiie  Gate  I  have  been  forc't  to  put  a 
Jtoof  aver  it.  I  am  forc't  every  day  l)y  reason  of  tiie  roteness  of  the  Timber  &  Boards  to  bee 
niaiving  reparations  in  tlie  Sohliers  cpiiirters  or  my  own. 

The  (Iround  tiuit  the  Fort  stands  iqHm  &  tliat  belongs  to  it  contains  in  quantity  about  two 
acres  or  tliereabouts  About  which  I  have  instead  of  I'aHisadoes  put  a  fence  of  Pales  which  is 
more  lasting. 

'I'ho'  tliis  Fortilicalion  bee  inconsiderable,  yet  I  could  wish  the  King  had  several)  of  them  in 
tliese  parts,— tiie  people  growing  every  day  more  numerous  &  they  generaly  of  a  turbulent 
(lis|)()siti()n 

Jn  this  (Jountry  there  is  a  Woman  yet  alive  from  whose  I.oyns  there  are  upwards  of  three 
hundred  &  sixty  persons  now  living 

The  men  that  are  here  have  generaly  lusty  strong  bodies 

At  Albany  there  is  a  Fort  made  of  I'ine  Trees  fifteen  foot  high  &  foot  over  with  Batterys 
and  conveniences  made  for  men  to  walk  aijoiit,  where  are  nine  guns,  small  arms  for  forty  men 
lour  Barils  of  Powder  with  great  and  small  shott  in  proportion.  The  Timber  and  Boards  being 
rotten  were  renewed  this  year.  In  my  opinion  it  were  better  that  Fort  were  built  up  of  .'<lone 
&  liiiue  which  will  not  be  doiiiile  the  charge  of  this  years  repiiir  which  yet  will  not  last  above  fi 
or  7  years  before  it  will  nupiire  the  like  again  whereas  on  the  contrary  were  it  built  of  Lime 
and  Stone  it  may  bee  far  more  easily  maiiitaind  And  truly  its  very  necessary  to  have  a  Fort 
there,  it  being  a  frontier  I'lace  both  of  the  Indians  and  tl'rench 

At  I'eiiiaqiiid  there  is  another  Fort  built  after  the  same  manner,  as  I  am  informed  A  particular 
descri|)tioii  whereof  I  am  not  cajiahle  of  giving  having  never  been  there  however  its 
and'St'ciio'm  ''^  great  charge  to  this  (iovernm'  wiliiout  being  any  thing  of  advantage  to  it,  having 
OIKcers  there  with  twenty  men  always  in  pay.  And  which  makes  it  yet  more 
chargeable  I  am  Ibrced  to  send  from  time  to  time  provisions  and  Stores  thither  altho'  its  near  four 
hundred  miles  from  this  place  If  his  Mat"  were  pleased  that  I  might  draw  off  the  men  and 
arms  from  that  |)lace  with  the  Guns  b<>iiig  ot  ligiit  carriage  &  that  1  might  have  leave  to  put  them 
h'rther  into  the  Country,  I  would  phu-e  tiiem  where  I  will  give  your.  Lop>"  an  acco'  hereafter 

And  then  if  his  Mai"  were  further  ph-ased  to  annex  tlial  place  to  Boston,  being  very  convenient 
lor  lliem  in  regard  of  ils  vicinity  atH)idiiig  great  Store  of  Fishery  &  Islands  lit  for  "that  purpose 
lying  all  along  to  the  Faslward  of  tiiem— Aiui  in  lieu  of  that  to  add  to  this  (Jovernment 
Connecticut  and  FUiode  Ishiiid,  Coiiiiei'ticut  being  so  conveniently  situate  in  its  adjacing  to  us  & 
soe  inconvenient  for  the  jieople  of  Jioston  by  reason  of  its  being  upwards  of  two  hundred  miles 
distance  from  thence,  liesich's  Connecticut,  as  it  now  is,  takes  away  from  us  almost  all  the  land 
of  N'aliie  that  lyes  adjoyning  to  Hudsons  Kiver  and  the  best  part  of  the  Hiver  itself.  Besides 
as  wee  find  by  experience  if  that  place  bee  not  annexed  to  that  Government  it  will  bee  in;possible 
to  make  any  thing  considerable  of  his  Mat"  Customs  ,V  Revenue  in  Long  Island  they  <'arry  away 
with"  eiitring  all  our  Oyles  w'''  is  the  greatest  part  of  what  wee  have  to  make  returns  from  this 
place  :  And  from  Alb.iny  and  that  way  up  the  river  our  !'■  aver  and  Peltry. 

This  (iovermnent  too  has  an  midoubled  right  to  it  by  Charter  which  his  late  Ma'"  of  Blessed 
Memory  granted  to  our  present  King.  And  indeed  if  the  form  of  the  Governm'  bee  altered, 
their  people  will  rather  choose  to  come  under  this  than  that  Governm'  of  Boston,  as  yC  LqPP'  will 
l)Veive  by  their  present  Gov"  Ires  directed  to  mee 


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And  as  for  K;ist  Jersey  it  being  sitiuite  on  tlie  other  side  of  Iludsons  Ifiver  &  between  us 

^^'^  ''•'"'"'  ^''*^'  "^'''"^  disenil)ogues  itself  into  the  sen;  paying  noe  Custom  &  liaviug 

Jom*  ^^'■"         li^kewise,  tiu!  advantage  of  having  better  land  &  most  of  the  Settlers  thereout  of  this 

Governm'     Wee  are  like  to  bee  deserted  by  a  great  many  of  our  iMerchauta.  whoe 

.intend  to  settle  there  if  not  annexed  to  tiiis  (iovernment. 

Last  year  two  or  three  ships  eame  in  there  with  goods  &  [  am  sure  that  that  Country  cannot, 
noe  not  with  the  help  of  West  Jersey  eonsume  one  thousand  Lb  in  goods  in  two  years  see  that 
the  rest  ot  these  Coods  must  have  be.Mi  run  into  thisCovernm' witiiout  paying  his  Mat-"  Customs, 
and  indeed  theres  noe  possibility  of  preventing  it 

And  ns  for  Beaver  and  I'eltry  its  impossible  to  hinder  its  being  earned  thither,  the  Indians 
vahie  not  the  iengtii  of  tlieir  journey  soe  as  they  can  eome  to  a  i^ood  market  whieb  those 
people  can  better  altbrd  th..m  than  w.'e,  tii.-y  paying  noe  Custom  nor  Excise  inwards  or 
outwards. 

An  other  inconveni..ncy  by  tlie  (lovernments  remaining  as  it  do.-s  is  that  privaf.H-rs  and  others 
can  c.,m..  within  Sandy  Hook  and  take  what  l>ro visions  and  Coods  thev  please  from  that  Side 
Alsoe  very  often  shipps  bound  to  this  place  break  bulk  there  &-  run  their  Coods  into  that  C..lonv 
with  intent  alterwanls  to  import  the  same  privately  &  at  nioiv  leisure  into  this  IVovince 
notwithstanding  their  Oath,  they  salving  then,selv,.s  with  this  evasion  that  that  place  is  not   in 

this  Covernment— To  day  an  Interloper  Ian 1  live  T,m  and  one  half  of  teeth  there     To  prevent 

all  whieh  inconveniences  and  lor  the  se.M.ring  of  this  place  from  Kiiemvs,  I  ,l,.sire  to  have  an 
order  to  make  up  a  small  Fort  with  twelve  gnus  up.m  Saiidv  Hook  the  Channell  there  being 
soe  near  the  shore  that  noe  vess,.|  can  goe  in  nor  out  hut  she  must  e.mie  soe  near  the  Point  that 
Irom  on  board  one  might  toss  a  biscuit  Cake  on  Shore 

If  the  i'roprieturs  woul.l  rightly  consider  it,  they  would  lin.l  it  tlieir  own  Interest  that  that 
l.la.v  should  be,-  annexed  to  this  Covermnenf  li.r  they  are  at  a  greater  charge  for  maintaining 
the  present  (iovcrnm't  than  the  whole  I'rolits  of  the  Province  (which  is  by  .piit  Penis)  will 
amount  unto;  lor  they  are  nt  the  whole  Charge,  the  Couiitrv  allowing  nothing  towards  its 
support  soe  that  had  they  not  the  charge  of  the  (M.vrmn-  they  might  ,,ut  that  money  into  their 
own  pockets 

Ami  indee.l  to  make  Amboy  a  port  will  1„.  no  less  in.'onvenient  f<.r  the  reasons  afore 
mentioned  iieigbbounng  Colonys  being  not  eome  to  that  p'lecliou  but  that  one  Port  mav 
siilliciently  serve  lis  all 

We  in  this  (;overninent  h.ok  upon   that    Hay  t runs  into  the  Sea  at  Samiy  Mook  to  bee 

^^^^^^^_  ^      ^^       llndsons  Piver.     theretor..  their  being  a  .•lans.  in  my  Instructions'direclinu  n 

».Va",.iyil"'.i<       "'■"    I  '•■""*••  "II  vess.'ls  that   come   into   Hudsons  Piver  to  Kiiler  at  New   Vork     I 

desire  to  km.u  whether  liis  Mat'  intends  thereby  t e  Vessels  that  ,unie  within 

Nm.ly-Ilook.   the   p. I,,   of  Past   Jersey  pn-t-MMling   a    right    to   the   Piver  soe    tarr  as    i,- 

1  rovmee  extemis  which  is  •■ighteen  mih-s  up  tlu-  P.v.t  to  the  Northward  of  this  Phi.e 

Wesi    Jersey  re.nainiug  as  it  does  will   be  noe   less  incnl,^enicnt  to  this  Covcrn nt  lor  the 

same  reasons  as  Hast  Jersey,  they  both  making  but  one  Neck  of  Land  and  that  soe  near  situate 

to  us  that  MS  more  (i.r  their  ..onv v  „,  l„„,  ,„,„ ,,„  |,,,„  „,„  ,,„,,,,,„,.,.  „,^,,   ^^.  ,,,,_,^,^ 

hose  eirciinistan,.es  that  if  there  were  a  Warr  either  wi.l,  Christians  or  Indians  they  would  not 
bee  al)h>  to  d.-lend  th.'iiiselves  without  the  assistance  of  this  (ioMTimi' 

To  bee  short,  there  is  an  absolute  nec-ssily  those  Provinces  ami  that  of  Connecticut  bee 
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The  three  lower  Countys  of  Pensylvania  have  h..i-n  a  dependency  on  this  Place,  &  a  great 
many  of  the  Inliabitants  persons  that  removed  thither  from  tliis  Governit.  and  I  doe  not  beleive 
It  was  Ins  Mat."  intention  to  annex  it  to  Pensylvania  nor  to  have  it  subject  to  the  same  Laws, 
».  henig  the  Kings  own  Land,  the  doing  whereof  by  M^  P.n  there  has  been  of  great  detriment 
to  this  Place  in  hindring  the  Tobacco  to  come  hither  as  formerly,  for  then  there  came  two  shipps 
for  one  that  comes  now;  Heaver  &  Peltry  taking  up  but  small  Stowage  in  Shipps 

And  indet-d  it  were  in  my  opinion  very  necessary  for  tlie  advantage  of  this  Place  and 
mcrease  of  his  ]\Iaty  Revenues  that  it  were  soe  ordered  that  the  Tobacco  of  these  Countrys 
may  bee  nnported  hither  without  i)aying  there  the  duty  of  one  Peny  p'  Pound,  and  then  wee 
should  not  bee  at  such  streiglits  for  returns,  their  Trade  would  nnu-h  increase  and  this  Place 
become  a  Magazin  for  the  iNeighbouring  Province  s,  &  care  taken  that  the  Tobacco  bee  duly 
returned  to  England  whereas  now  a  great  part  of  it  goes  aimther  way  and  soe  its  very 
nec.'ssary  that  the  Collector  of  this  I'lace  should  be  Collector  of  that  Jfiver'for  the  enumerated 
commoditys.  And  wee  will  have  such  regard  to  the  advantage  of  this  J'ort  that  wee'l  suffer 
noe  fraud  to  bee  committed  there  nor  noe  Tobacco  to  be  exported  but  what  goes  either  directly 
for  England  or  this  I'lace 

P.esideswee  lind  the  contrary  to  bee  very  incmivenient  in  this  that  whereas  formerly  the 
'iMimiilied  Tobacco  which  came  from  thence  not  lit  Ibr  England  wee  mad,,  up  in  liolls  &-  sent 
V  simir  up  the  Kiver  to  the  Indians  who  in  exchange  gave  in  Ueaver  &  Peltry,  fin-  want 
wlKMcof  his  Mat"  Pevenue  here  is  much  impaired  inas  modi  as  the  Indians  are  tlu'refor.-  tbre't 
eitii.'r  to  I'lant  the  Tobacco  themselves  or  to  go.-  wli.  re  thev  can  he  furnished  with  it,  \-  th<>r.. 
carry  their  I5ean)r  and  Peltry  (they  being  of  that  temper  that  they  had  ratlu-r  want  cloth.'s 
than  Tobacco)  by  which  means  his  Mat>"  Ifevenue  sustains  a  double  loss,  one  in  the  ten  Per 
Cent  such  Tobacco  pays  Custom  up  the  Uiver,  &,  tlu'  other  in  the  Custom  of  such  Ueaver  and 
I'eltry  as  the  same,  would  produce 

Eurther  if  P.'nsylvania  bee  contimied  as  by  Charter,  running  five  degre.'s  to  the  Westward  it 

'""  '"'^''  '"  "" ••'•  "'■  ""'  'i^'-   '^"'i""-<  llii'l   Ive  to  the  Westuanl  of  Albany,  and  the  whole 

Ueaver  &  Peltry  Trade  of  that  Place,  the  c.nse.pumce  whereof  will  bee  the  Depopulation  of 
this  Covernm'  for  tlu-  people  nuisl  IbUow  tli.' Trade.  Those  Indians  &-  the  people  of  (his 
Covernment  have  be.-n  in  continued  peace  &  amity  one  with  another  tliese  fifty  years.  And 
those  Indians  about  forty  years  agoe  did  amu'X  their  Lands  to  this  (;ov..rnMi'  vV  have  .-ver  since 

constanlly  renewed  the  sam.'  with  every  (:overm)r  that  has  been  here  both  in  the  ti of  the 

Dutch  \  (he  English  and  in  parti-nlar  l.>  myself  who  have  given  them  largely  in  consi.h.ration 
"I  their  lands  And  I  am  certainly  inlimiied,  that  th.'v  have  ,h.clared  thev  will  goe  aii.l  live  mi 
>•■  other  sid.-  of  the  lake   than  bee  under  any   olh.'r   (Joverm'on   this  than  ours.     Endeavors 

liave  been  used  (tlio  to  noe  purpose)  to  p'snadc'   s., .,!  our  Tiiuh^rs  ului  speak  the  langnag.' 

to  goe  and  live  upon  the  Sus.piehanna  Uiver  Iho  I  cannot  yet  lind  out  by  whom  this  has  In-en 
made 

The  live  Indian  Nations  are  the  most  warlik.'  people  in  America,  &  are  a  bulwark  between 
us  &'  the  Erencli  \-  all  ..tli.r  liiiliaim  they  goe  as  far  as  the  South  Sea  the  Nortli-West  Passage 
iV  Elorida  to  Warr.  New  Knulan.l  in  their  last  Wtirr  with  tin-  Indians  liad  been  ruined,  had 
not  S'  Edmund  Aiidros  sent  some  of  thos,'  Nations  to  their  assistance  Ami  indeed  they  are 
soe  coiisid.i able  that  all  the  liidiaii,^  in  Ih.se  parts  of  America  are  Tributareys  to  them.  I 
HulliT  noe  Christians  to  convtTBe  with  them  any  whore  but  at  Aiiiany  and  that  not  without  niv 
licrHcr. 

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Intllnn  proposals 
4  prim'iiu 


Since  I  came  here  the  people  of  Boston  have  sent  them  presents  in  acknowledgement  of  their 
favor  and  friendship.  And  I  was  forc't  to  goe  with  my  Lord  Etfingham  to  bury  his  hatchet  and 
theirs  wliich  is  tlieir  way  of  making  peace. 

I  have  sent  herewith  what  the  Nations  that  conquered  the  Susquehannas  desired 
of  the  King  in  my  Lord  EfTinghams  presence    And  I  heleive  it  to  be  of  dangerous 
consequence  if  denyed. 

This  Government  has  always  been  and  still  is  at  a  great  charge  to  keep  them  peaceable  & 
annexed  to  this  Government  wiiich  is  of  that  moment  that  upon  any  occasion  I  can  have  three 
or  four  thousand  of  their  men  at  a  call 

1  cannot  beleive  that  ever  it  was  the  Kings  intention  to  grant  awav  soe 
for  ihe Beaver  considerable  a  part  of  lliis  government  which  has  been  so  long  appropriated  to 
it&  even  the  people  think  it  as  a  part  of  themselves  and  would  be  much  troubled 
at  a  separation  from  soe  good  and  ancient  neigiibours  that  at  tirst  of  their  own  free  wills  became 
soe  and  have  ever  since  continued  with  such  constancy  to  desire  and  maintain  a  mutual  friendship 
and  correspondence  Jf  tlx-refore  his  Maf  were  plea.-ed  to  have  a  line  run  from  -Ud  and  JOm 
in  Delaware  River  to  the  Kails  upon  the  Sus(|uehauna,'  and  to  let  M''  I'eu  keep  all  below  that  it 
woidd  be  sutHcient  for  him  the  hoimds  below  it  being  conjectured  to  contain  more  than  all 
England  besides  the  lower  Counlys  which  is  near  upon  1(10.  miles  from  (he  Cape  up  the  River; 
And  in  breadth  more  than  thirty  mili-s,  as  is  generily  beleeved 

To  preserve  the  Beaver  &  I'eltry  Trade  for  this  and  Albany  and  to  bee  an  encouragement  t(. 
Our  Beever  Hunters  I  desire  I  may  have  order  to  erect  a  ('ami)agne  Fort  upon  Delaware  in 
■11(1  lOm;  another  upon  the  Suscpieliaima  where  his  .Mal>^  siiidl  think  lit  M--  i'ens  bounds  shall 
terminate.  And  another  at  Oneigra  near  the  Civat  Lake  in  the  way  where  our  people  goe  a 
Beaver  hunting  or  trading  or  any  where  else  where  I  sh.dl  think  convenient  it  being" very 
necessary  for  the  su|>|)orl  of  Trade,  maintaining  a  i()rresi)ondence  with  the  further  Indians,  & 
in  securing  our  right  in  the  country  the  I''rench  making  a  pretence  as  ISir  as  the  Bay  of  Mcxin), 
for  which  they  have  no  other  argument  than  that  they  have  had  possession  this  tAventy  years 
by  their  fathers  living  so  long  among  the  Indians  They  have  fathers  still  among  the  five  Nations 
aforementioned,  viz,  the  Ma(piars,  the  Sinicjies,  C'ayouges,  Oneidcs.  and  « )nondagues  and  have 
converted  many  of  them  to  the  Christian  Faith  and  doe  their  utmost  to  draw  them  to  Canada, 
to  which  place  there  are  alivady  (1  or  700  retired  and  more  like  to  doe.  to  the  Creiit  prejudice 
iiHiia.,.  !>,„„  '>'  this  <  ;o\  ermneni  if  not  preveiite<l.     I  have  done  my  endeavors  and  have  gone  so 

♦"•■ '»  '"^  that  I  have  prevailed  with  the  Indians  to  consent  to  come  back  from  Canada 
on  condition  that  I  procure  for  them  a  peece  of  !,and  cmII..I  Scachtairue  King  upmi  Iludsons 
river  above  40  miles  above  Albany  and  there  furnish  them  with  IVeists 

Thereupon  nnd  upon  a  petition  of  the  people  of  Albany  to  mee  setting  forth  the  reasonal)lenes« 
and  conveniency  of  granting  to  the  Indians  their  re(|ueHts  I  have  procured  the  land  for  them, 
altho  It  has  been  n.rm.'riy  patented  I.,  p..„plc  at  Albanv,  and  liaNr  pn.inised  the  Indians  that 
they  shuli  iuive  Priests  &  that  1  will  build  them  a  Church  vV  hav.-  assur...!  the  people  of  Albany 
that  I  would  addn-ss  to  his  Mat*  as  to  y.mr  Lot"  that  caie  may  hv,-  taken  to  send  over  l.v  the 
first  live  or  Six   it  being  a  matter  of  great  eoiiserpieiue. 

These  Indians  have  about  Km  ortw..|ve  castles  (as  th.-y  term  them)  &•  those  at  a  great  .listance 
one  from  anoth.-r.  so,,  that  there  is  an  absolute  necessity  of  having  soe  many  priests,  that  there 
bee  three  nlvvaVH  travelling  from  ( 'aslle  t..  Castle.  &  the  rest  to  live  with  those  that  are  Christians. 


Wj«i\i.iii|j  i'l 


i-.   Hr 


i»mit\,   I'l  inf<\  1\ 


mil,  lire  III  Oil'  I  iH  nil!  1 1  iii.hliuii.'il  iii  tli..  i,.»i.  _  Ij 


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By  that  means  the  French  Priests  will  bee  obliged  to  retire  to  Canada,  whereby  the  French  will 
bee  divested  of  their  pretence  to  y'  Country  &  then  wee  shall  enjoy  that  trade  without  any  fear 
of  being  diverted 

I  lind  a  very  small  matter  will  .serve  the  French  for  a  pretence  of  right — About  30  years 
agoe  GOO  or  700  of  them  taking  advantage  of  the  Indians  being  iibroad  as  far  as  Cape  Florida 
at  Warr  came  down  and  burnt  a  Castle  of  the  Maquaes,  wherein  there  were  none  but  old  men, 
Women  and  Children,  which  the  rest  of  the  Indians  hearing  pursued  the  French  to  a  place 
called  Sconectade  about  20  miles  above  All.anv  v\here  they  bad  every  man  been  cut  oft'  had 
not  one  Corluer  (a  Dulciiman  so  beloved  of  the  Indians  that  in  memory  of  him  they  call 
all  Governors  by  that  name)  interposed 

However  from  tiiat  time  they  have  fancied  to  themselves  that  they  have  a  right  to  the 
Country  so  furr  as  that  Place 

The  great  dillerence  between  us  is  about  the  Heaver  'J'rade,  and  in  truth  they  have  the 
advantage  of  us  in  it  &  that  by  noe  other  meanes  than  by  their  Industry  in  making  discoveries 
in  y  Country  before  us 

Before  my  coming  hither  noe  man  of  our  Covermu'  ever  went  beyond  the  Sinicaes  Country. 
Last  year  some  of  our  people  went  a  trading  among  the  farr  Indiaus  called  the  Ottowais, 
inhabiting  about  three  mouths  journey  to  the  West  &-  \V  N  W  of  Albany  iVoiu  whence  they 
brougiit  a  good  many  Beavers  They  found  their  people  more  inclined  to  trade  with  them  than 
the  French,  the  French  not  being  able  to  protect  them  from  the  arms  of  our  Indians  with  whom 
they  have  had  a  continued  warr,  soe  that  our  Indiaus  brought  away  this  very  last  year  a  great 
numy  prisoners 

Last  week  I  sent  for  some  of  our  Indiaus  lo  New  Vork  where  when  they  came  I  obtaineil  a 
])romise  from  them  that  some  of  themselves  would  goe  along  with  such  of  our  People  as  goe 
Innii  Albany  and  Esopus  to  tiiese  liw  .Nations  and  carry  with  them  the  captives  they  have 
prisoners  in  order  to  the  restoring  them  to  their  liberty  &  bury  tlieir  IJatcbctts  with  those  of 
their  encmys.  by  wliicli  means  a  path  may  bee  opened  tor  these  liir  Indians  to  come  with  safety 
to  Trade  at  Albany,  and  our  jieople  goe  thither  without  any  let  or  disturbance 

I  hear  the  French  have  built  a  Wooden  Fort  or  two  in  the  way  thither;  and  that  there  are 
two  Oilicers  w  ilh  nuMi  in  them  to  obstruct  our  passage.  I  am  sending  a  Scotch  Gent,  called  AP 
(ireger'  (that  served  formerly  in  France)  along  with  our  I'eople  bee  has  orders  not  to  disturb 
or  nu'ddle  with  the  French,  and  I  ht)pe  they  will  not  meddle  with  him 


'  C.loii.l  IVuiiuK   M.»(.iiK(i,.iiiK  oiiii..  fi„tn  Scothi.iJ  witli  n   number  of  followiM  to  Atiui-ioa  ill  1081.     'n...v  Iniided  in 
M.ir.vl«.„l,  wli..nc...  ll,..y  ,.,„■■.•  to  I',ill,  Aiiil,oy,  N.  .1.     I„  Im\  !,..  pwition...!  for  Umivo  to  lul<..  o|,  lan.l  witliii,  thV  l,oun.U  of 

Hiliop'-  Point,  on  St.il.n  1,1 1,  ( /,,„„/  J'.,/.,r,.  It,  1  |,V)  l„il  ,il  ||„.  in»t,in>v,  it  i,  »„i.l,  of  (lov.  1 tr„n,  li,.  r..inov,Ml  to  the 

lli.-lilan.l,.      Il,r..  I„.  turn,,!  hin  Htt,„lio„   to  tli-  In.lian  tni.l..  nn,l  I.,.,!.!.,,  mn.l.r  of  tli..  In.ljnn   lanpnitf.     In  l.iSll,  \w  «•«« 

"I'l '"'  ■^'"""'  ^''"''■''  '••""•"I  "'■  ""■  !*''li<i»  "f  til''  IVovi of  N.NV.Voik,  i(;„„H-il  Minute,  V.;)   „ml  w.w  noxt  .iMit  ill 

.'on„n.iihl  of  a  parly  lo  Ira,!,,  at  Mi.  Iilliniaki ,  l.ul,  Imvini,.  I„.,.n  int.  r«.|.t..l  on  the  way,  wa»  .arri.il  u  prisuniT  to  Monlnal. 

11.-  «a.  lilMTal,.!  I,y  onhr.  from  Krai,,.,  ii,  liiHT.  and  nlurii,..!  to  X.wVork.     II,.  tt„»"...i,|,loy..,l  !,y  Sir  Bhiinn.!  AnJro.  in 

th..  follow  in^' yinr,  wli,.n  I an,l,.l  a  coiiiiiany,  auaiiiKt  III..  lii.liaiiN  .a.t  of  IViimqiiiil."  H.-  »n»  ev.ntually  killi'.!  in 

th..  ..ity  of  iN,.».Vork,  ill  Mar.li,  KlHl.  in  an  ntt..|ni.l  t,.  r...lu.-..  th..  U.i»l..r  party,  who  li..|.l  the  f..rf  aBaiii»t  tiio  (iovern- 
in.nt,  nn,l  w...  hiiri.-.l  willi  piil.li,.  hon,.r.  (I',m».il  Min»l^,,  V|..  in).  Hu  l.ft  l.oll^  llimli,  .lolin,  nn.l  (it  is  h..li..v«l)  I'atriL.k; 
All,)  .laiitfhti  r^  Katlinrin..  Kvann  nn.l  ,luii..  l,awr..|i.....  N..lwilli.lan,liiiK  hi^  v.ry  iir.al  Mrvi,.,.»,  h.'  Iail...l  to  .ihtain  pnt..niii 
for  hi<  IhilU;  Oi.,  wIioI..  of  wlii.h  w.r..  i,iil..,,iu..nlly  niaiil..l  lo  (apt.  ,lohii  Kvaii-.  ■rii.oiul,  llii,  pnt.iit  «n-  afl.nvar.U 
va-alcl,  111,.  h,.irii  of  ('..l„n..|  Maiibbiokk.  .•xp.ri.iui.l  n  lon^■  »m,'t  of  .lilli.iilli..^  ««  B|.p,...r»  tr.on  their  iH.tition  in  Land 
7'.i/.fr«,  VII..  II.'.,  fr.iin  whi.li  iii..«t  of  th..  hIm.vp  ptrlioiilart  »ro  l.orr,iw.'il.  Th.ir  patinl  appear*  to  have  been  Hnally 
loi'at..,!  in  the  l.>wii  of  t'oriiwall,  Oraiiue  ooiiuly,  —  Kd. 


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Ever  since  ,,.y  coming  liitl.er  it  has  I.een  noe  small  trouble  to  keep  the  Sinicnes  fron.  making 
warr  uppon  the  French.  Monsieur  De  la  I3arr  was  very  hot  uppon  it  &  brought  a  great  n,any 
men  to  a  place  called  Ca.laraque  lying  on  the  Lake,  will,  intent  to  fall  on  the  Indians,  uho 
hearing  o(,t  canie  to  mee  for  leave  to  enter  Canada  with  f>re  &  .Sword,  which  I  refused  to 
permit  but  tmme^dmtely  I  wrot  to  La  Barr  &  let  Imn  know  that  those  Indians  were  his  Mat^  of 
Oreat  Bnta.ns  subjects,  and  that  he  must  not  molest  them,  and  that  if  the  Indians  had  done  the 
Govemm  of  Canada  any  injury,  upon  his  making  the  same  appear,  I  would  cause  that  hee 
hould  have  satisfaction  As  also  I  sent  the  arms  of  his  Royal  Highness  now  his  Majesty  to 
bee  put  up  ,n  each  Castle  as  far  as  Oneigra,  which  was  accordingly  done,  &  thereupon  De  la 
liarr  retired  without  doing  any  thing  after  having  been  at  a  vast  expence  &  all  to  noe  purpose. 

Ihe  now  Governor  Mon-  de  Nonville  has  written  mee  that  hee  desires  to  have  a  verv  good 
correspondance  with  this  Governm.  &  I  hope  hee  will  bee  as  goo.l  as  his  word,  notwithstanding 
hee  put  a  great  deal  of  provisions  into  &  keeps  four  or  five  hundred  m.-n  in  Codaraque 

Last  spring  he  sent  one  De  ia  Croa-  with  fifty  soUHers  and  one  hundred  voung  me  .  of  Canada 
o    he  ^onh.^^  est  Passage  where        [  am  certainly  informed  from  Canada  they  have  taken  3 

mCcot      ,  ;r'  'Trr  '"'"  '•"""  •'  ''"'''  ""^"^'^"^  ^'™-  *»  cLadawitH    hi 

r       rTlt    r  "'  ''""■  ''"■  -^"■'"  "'^^"'     ^"*  *'"'  "'-*  P--'  "f  t'-'.  -  I  bear,  are 

.nee  dead,   he  Country  proving  too  cold  for  tl.e.n.     Wee  need  not  fear  them  soe  long  as    1  e 

Christians  to  come  from  them  to  us,  they  being  generaiv  the  youngest  &  lustiest  men 

?:i^:;STn'7ar.U    .  !^T  ^''"'  *^""'  """'"  '"  "''  '"■""*^''''  '"*"  *'■''  "^'^^  ^'°^'^''-"°'-  «'"  ^^OOO  French 
Inhabitants  in  Canada  Men,  Women  &  Children  of  which  3000  fit  to  bear  arms 

the  F^:!:::"' '"■''""''""  •"  *"'■•'""'''•"  °"^"""^  '^^""  *° «-  -^^--^ "-''%-  «« 

I  send  a  Map  by  M'  Sprngg  whereby  your  LoP'  may  see  the  several  Goverm-  &,  how  thev 
•e  where  the  leaver  hunting  is  &  where  it  will  be  necessary  to  erect  our  Count  y  Fort    f.r 
the  securing  of  IJeaver  Tra.le  &  keeping  the  Indians  in  community  with  us 

Aisoe  It  points  out  where  tlieres  a  great  Ifiver  discovered  by  one  f^assal  a  French  man  from 
Canada   who  thereupon  wen,  into  France,  &  as  its  reported  brought  two  or  three  ve    e 
people  to  sett  .there  whi..h  (if  tnie)  will   prove  not  only  verv  inconvenien,   to     s   b  t    «      , 
Spanish  alsoe  (the  Itiver  running  all  along  from  our  Lakes  by  the  I5a..k  of  \irgin  ia  1-  rol    " 
....  ,h     i.iy„f  Mexico)   and   its  beleeved  Xova  Mexico  ..^not  b.-e  fi.r  from  m  .: 

-J.nn,ngtoi    tha,  place  being  3(V.  North  Latitude,  if  your  f thought   i,   tit   icon   I 

Moop  or  two  from  this  place  to  discover  that  lliyvr 


In  answer  to  the  Fiflh 

tol^Hrlnr  '""'"'"  "•  ""■  """"'  ^■"'^'■'"'^^'  '  '•""  •""^•■'  -'>•  '"'-  "'-t  3000  men  able 

I"   i«    there   are   but   few  Indians,    having  1 u  genenllv   desiroved   or   r..,n..v..d    i,„„   „.is 

Govenim.nl  Ml  the  tniieot  the  last  Wans  "                          "•    "Ho   tins 


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897 


T     V  ^Z  I     :'       "'  '''''  '"^•'  "  *°  ^'"  ^«^*  I"'''*'^'  B-ton  and  this  place 

1    ey  have  not  above  a  ketch  or  two  and  about  six  or  seven  sloop  belonging  to  tneTlace 

Rive      '^^'"'^V^'"'-'""'  -comn.odated  with  several  good  Harbors  &'t wo  constable 

":r  r^/;:^;;2n;:rist:^^:^E^  -'- ''-  -  -  ~  ^-^ 

To  the  Sixth 

The  Correspondence  wee  hoUl  with  our  Neighbours  is  very  amicable  &  good  Wee  on  nil 
occa  .ons  .lon.g  o  each  other  ail  the  ollices  of  Friendship  &  Service  wee  lu  w  Ih  h  so 
n.uch..deare,l  then.  U>  us  that  they  desire  nothing  more  than  to  he  a  v^^2s^:^r^Z^ 

A     1         .        ,  '  .MThtjs  wihU*'  tlie  like  as  havmir  once  he  iii>-  n  mrt  r,i'  ,i^ 

w...t  a™™ ^       To  the  Seventh  it  is  answered  in  the  Answer  to  the  Fourth. 
To  the  Eighth 

SS—  to^h:t^T?"'  ^'t'"'"  ""''  -'tents  or  this  Governnu>nt  I  refer  yo^.. 
are  cooped  up  ""'"'"'  ""''*  "'"'^'"'"  >°"  -'"  «-  '"  ^'-^  ™v  Bounds  wee 

The  Land  of  this  (iovenini'  is  generallv  barren  rrwL.,  1,,.  J  ..it, 

;.;.;;...s.,..nna.^ 

co;::;:;i:;:i?:;?,:^;irc;"^^"  ^ '^  '"^'  ^-' '-  >-  --  "-^ '« ^''^^^  ^-  -  -y 

I J  wiu/Llif  ''^  '""'  "'■"  ^'^"''''  "'^  ^""^  ^^"'"  '"■''  ''''-'-  "y  "-  ■-  <•'•  ''"tents  M^  Sprag 

1  l^e 'l.'.tTl!'"  "  " T  ''":r*;""""  ^  '■""•"'  ^-y  ""le  Quit-lfent  reserve.l  ,o  his  Ma'^  however 
1  have  got  t  u.  people  w.th  tbe.r  own  consent  to  the  paynu-nt  of  a  certainty  as  vo'  1  o-'  n  •  v 
|.erce.ve  by  the  ati.re  nienlioned  list  of  J'atenls— ^ucl   •,«  ....v  ,.  .         ^  r  ,'  ^^ 

a.bren.eutioned  Court  for  his  .Mat>.  Ren ts  &  Uev.n         wl  *':'■'■'       '    "'"'  '"'"'"'" 

induced  to  doe  it.  And  I  hope  his  Mat^  :^:^Z2i:::;:^:::::;t  '"'^  -'-  ^'"^"^ 


To  the  .Ninth 


Wlinl  ttf  llii'  |>rlii 
€'(|Hil  'rtiHiii*  Ao 


Tl„.  |,ri,„.i|«,l  ■i'„„„»  „ill,in  ,l,i,  c;.,v,„.„H,,t  an..  N,.,v  Y.„k  Alb„„y  «•  King.,,,,, 

A, ,  „„. ;  ,t;;":,-  z:":::.:'T::\-?r. , '•  "■  ^™ '-'-'" 

l,.,vl.,.    ...           .1      ■  "V  1)11.  k.     In    the  (  ounlry   the  houses  are  nu)stlv  n.'w  built 

'  V't ,'"'  ";■  ""■";■  : ""  "  ""-     ''■'"■  '""'•''  "-■'■  Kreat  in.provers  of  l.a.ul-New         k 

ihc\\.M  Iu.h..swce  semi  Mower,  liread.  IVase  I'ork  au.I  sou.etiu.es  horses ,  the  return 


J 


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from  tlKMice  for  (lie  most  part  is  riimm,  wliicli  pays  llio  King  a  coiisideral)lo  Kxcise,  &  some 
Molasses  which  serves  the  pecple  to  limine  drink.  &  pays  noe  custom 

.,,    ^,.     ,  Tliere  are  ahout  nine  or  ten  three  Mast  Vessels  of  about  eislitv  or  a  Hundred 

I  uns  burthen,  two  or  tluee  Ketciies  &  Barks  of  about  forty  Tun  ;  and  about 
twenty  Sloops  of  about  twenty  or  live  and  twenty  'i'uim  belonging  to  the  Government— All  of 
which  Trade  <br  Englaml  Holland  &  the  West  indies  except  six  or  seven  Sloops  that  nse  the 
river  Trade  to  Albany  and  that  way 


"^liTii'"'"^"      '^''^  Tenth  is  answered  in  the  answers  to  the  four  &  twentieth 

To  the  Eleventii 

or  Kl'lrro""'"'"       ^  lliousand  Ships  nuiy  ride  here  safe  from  Winds  and  weather.    I  send  herewith 
to  your  Lot"  a  Map  from  the  coming  in  of  Sandy-hook  to  the  northermost  end  of 
this    Island   wherein  the  Soundings  are  niarkt,  by   which  yoi.il   perceive  the  coming   in  and 
convenieiu'V  of  lliis  Harbor 

(iuit   along  the   North   side  of  hong  Island  are  very    good  harbors  &  Jtoads  but  on  the 
South-side  none  at  all 


To  the  Twelfth 

What  account  I  can  at  present   give  of  this  is  for  the  most  part,  contained  in 
my  answer  to  y  fourth  of  your  Lo'"  (Queries 


'J'o  the  Thirteenth 


WlialTimlx'r  Mania 
itiiil  tttlitr  nmUTlals 


Uoth  our  Neigiibours  &  wee  have  convmiency  sulhcient  either  for  transporting 
'''"'»''■  "I- building  Ami  Ibr  tryal  if  your  Loi"  think  fit,  I  will  send  over  boards  of 
what  dimensions  you  please,  the  three  inch  I'lanks  1  have  for  the  ]Jatteri.-s  cost  mee  lifttvn 
shillings  the  hundred  foot. 


To  the  I'oiirteenth 

wi„u.er»iuir..m-         1  can  give  y'  ],oi»  noe  account  at  present,  but  by  the  next  I  may.     1  will  make 
a  <iiligent  inquiry  about  it.  &-  when   I   have  got  anything  worlliv   of  voiir  I,o"' 
knowledge  1  will  aciiuaint  you  with  it 


To  the  Kitleeiitli 


What  NunilHT 

I'l   liihalillanu 


^  Concerning  the  number  of  th-  InhabitanlH,  Aferelianl.  Knglish  &  rorreigneis, 
Servants,  Shnes,  and  how  many  able  to  bear  Arnis,  it  is  not  possibl.-  l(i  give 
an  exa.t  account,  but  ,„  order  to  my  being  certainlv  informed  !  have  issued  lovth  several 
Warrants  to  the  Sherilfs  within  this  Covennneut  requiring  them  lo  make  an  enquirv  thereof 
an.l  to  return  the  sam..  fo  me...  on  which  returns  1  shall  not  fail  to  give  vour  I,op"  the  account 
recpiired 


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899 


To  the  Sixteenth 


KilXr?^;.;;'  ^  •^•''«i^'"  '"'•  ^'-e^"  7  years  last  past,  there  has  not  come  over  into  this  province 

SE""  ;r"'^  "^r^""'''  '^'°''''  '"■  ^'''^'  I^--ly«-B»t  on  the  contrary  on  Long  Island, 
the  people  encrease  soe  fast  that  they  complain  for  want  of  Land ;  and  may 
re„u,ve  fro.n  thence  into  the  Neighbouring  Province.  But  of  French  there  have  since  n.y 
commg  here  several  fan.iiys  come  both  from  Ht  Christophers  and  England  &  a  great  many 
.nore  are  expected  as  alsoe  from  Holland  are  come  several  Dutch  Famiiys  which  is  another 
great  argument  o(  y'  necessity  of  adding  to  this  Government  the  neighbouring  English  Colonys, 
that  a  more  equal  balhmce  n.ay  bee  kept  here  between  his  Ma'-  naturall  bom  subjects  and 
i  oreigners  which  latter  are  the  most  prevailing  part  of  this  Governm' 
I  send  herewith  a  petition  of  the  new-come  naturaliz"  French 

For  Answer  to  the  Sevententh  &  Eighteenth 

^fbS5;.„      •  ^  '""«' "''^''  f  ""'•  '^°'"  t"  '"y  "^^t  by  which  time  I  doubt  not  but  to  be  able  to 

*nv;!;".i;inrc     '^r  I  "'•■''■°""''  '"''"'«  *°  '''"'  •^"^  '««"«'  '°'-^''  »■•«   Hke  warrant  to 

the  i^henf  as  aforesaid 

To  tlie  .Nineteenth 

il,lin;:;;^'?;r"^  ^^-^  conc-mlng  y  vessels  belonging  to  this  place  it  is  alreadv  answered  in  the 

answer  to  y^  LoP'  ninth  (Juerie,  &  for  others  they  are  but  few  which  are  either 
Iron.  England,  .New  England,  or  the  West  Indies 

'i'o  the  Twentietii 

What  obstructions  do  you  fnid  to  the  improvement  of  Trade  &-c 
w.,.t,„».r„euo,..         Ans.    A  great  obstruction  to  our  Trade  is  the  hindring  the   importing  Tobacco 

,„  , „    ,  .    "■"'"  "'•'  ''"■;'•■  '"^^•^■'-  ^'""'"y^  i"  Delaware,  as  I  have  alrea.ly  given  your  LoP" 

•111  account  ni  answer  to  the  fifth  of  vour  <|u<Mi..s  ' 

U  is  likewise  a  great  hin.han..e  to  our  Tra.le  here,  &  an  inconveni.-ncv  to  the  Ships  that  come 

>    '   ■-n.ul.md  &-  the  hs  .-ry  ,ha,  his  Mat^  keeps  not  an  ofhcer  at  Newfoundland,  for  ioruZ^ 

.  nt  rvvry  year  >  .H,ps  with  provisions  thither,  an,i  gave  the  provisions  in  exchange  ti 

lM.r  tl.e  n^ula,i..n  of  our  Trade  wee  hue  n.a.le  several  Ihdes  among  ourselves,  the  chief  of 

',. '"'    """  «""'"''"'  ""•  Vnnhu-l  of  Europe  or  W,.st  In.lies  bee   inu.orted  into   this 

>  -  Mue  unless   .t  were   directly  tnnn  Englan.i,  or  such  part  of  the  West   In  lies  wh        su 
.onnnod.tys  were  produced  without  paying,  as  a  Custon.  to  his  Majesty  Ten  p^  Cent 


i 


To  the  one  and  Twentieth 
I'v'r^S'L       ^ '"'  *^"""^  '*  "uthc.entiy  answered  in  the  foregoing  answers 


Mfi 


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To  the  two  and  Twentieth  concerning  the  Revenue 


Wlmt  Rates  A 
lliilys  Ac 


I  shall  give  your  Lop*  as  exact  an  answer  to  this  querie  as  its  possihl^  for  mee, 
and  wherein  I  am  deficient  I  shall  acquaint  your  Lo>«  with  the  true  causes  of  it. 

The  Hevenue,  except  that  of  the  Quit  Rents,  has  been  settled  upon  his  Majesty  then  his 
Koyal  Highness  &  his  Heirs  by  act  of  Assembly  payable  in  manner  following,  viz«. 

1- or  every  gallon  of  Rum,  Brandy,  &  distilied-liquors  to  be  imported  into  the  Province  and 
Uependancies,  four  pence  current  money  of  the  Province 

For  every  Pipe  of  Madera,  Fyal,  St  George  Canary,  Malaga,  Sherry  and  all  sweet  Wines, 
tlie  bumm  of  Forty  shillings  currant  money  afore  said 

Upon  all  other  Merchandizes  imported  into  this  Province  &  Dependancies,  the  summ  of  forty 
shillings  currant  money  aforesaid  for  every  hundred  pounds  valued  at  the  prime  cost,  ..xcent 
those  hereafter  specified  viz' 

Salt  brick.  Pan  tyles  Coals,  Fish,  Sugar,  Molasses,  Cottou-wool,  Ginger,  Logwood  brasalette, 
hiMtijck  West  India  hydes.  Tobacco,  Bullion  &  Plate 

1  I;?"!^/^''  f^^«'-,^;'^'in'Ji>=«  commonly  called  Indian  Goods  as  Duflels,  Strouds  Blanketts,  plains, 
half  thicks,  ^Voollen  Stokins,  White  Ozenbriggs,  Kettles,  Hatchetts,  Hoes,  Red  Lead,  Vermilion. 
Cotton,  Red-kersey,  Knives,  Indian  Haberdashery  and  other  Indian  Goods  tlie  sum  of  Wmi 
pounds  currant  money  aforesaid  for  every  hundred  pounds  value  prime  cost  carried  up  Iludsons 
River,  in  any  \  essel,  Sloops,  boats  or  Canoes,  or  any  other  way 

Upon  every  baril  of  powuer  twelve  shillings 

(■pon  every  100  weight  of  lead  six  shillings 

For  every  Gun  [Baril]  or  (iun  Baril  with  a  lock  six  shillings 

For  every  Gall  of  Rum  Brandy  or  di.stilPd  liquors  that  shall  bee  carried  ;.p  Iludsons  Biver 
atoresaid  four  pence  currant  money  aforesaid 

And  lik.^-ise  by  the  said  Act  is  settl.Ml  upon  his  Mat-v,  his  heirs  &  Successors  an  Excise  upon 
all  liquors  (beer  &  .yder  excepte.l)  retailed  under  four  Gallons,  the  sum  of  twelve  pence  currant 
money  aforesaul  within  the  .Mtty  &  County  of  \e«-  York,  per  gallon  As  alsoe  the  excise  of  twelve 
pence  curr  money  aforesaid  upon  each  Gallon  of  Lhp.or  carried  up  Hudsons  river  And  also 
an  excise  of  twelve  pence  on  Li.piors  retailed  throughout  the  whole  Province  and  Dependancies 
(beer  and  cyder  only  excepted) 

lut'Ju'T  ''"'  *^'"'*""'  ^'  ^^'"•''  "'•'""  "''"■•''  ''*''■"'"  ^''"'  ™'""»""'y  '■''"''''  "  ^vhole  Beavr, 
And  that  all  other  furs  &-  P.-ltry  bee  value,!  a.rordinglv,  that  is  for  two  half  IJeavers  nine 
pence  for  four  lapps  nine  pence,  three  drillings  one  shilliug  si.xpen.v  Wn  Ifa.oons  uinepence,  fhur 
foxes  mne  pence,  lour  fishers  nine  pen.-e,  live  catf s  nine  pence,  four  &  twenty  muscratts  nine  pence, 
e.i  matters  nme  pence,  twenty  (our  pou.uls  of  Moos,  and  Deerskin  nine  pence-All  other  I'eltrv 
to  oe  valued  equivalent  to  the  whole  Beaver  exported  out  of  this  Province  (Ih.ll  and  Cow  Hides 
excepted) 

And  alsoe  that  ali  Indian  Tra.Iers  throughout  the  whole  Province  and  dependancies  doe  nav 
for  the  va  ue  of  each  hundred  Poun.ls  prime  cost  the[y]  traflick  with  the  Indians  for,  ten  pounds 
money  aforesaid  ' 

Ami  for  all  Beer  &-  Sider  retailed  throughout  the  IVovince  and  dependancies  six  shillings  per 
l.ani,  and  for  each  baril  of  beer  or  Si.lcr  that  is  sold  to  the  Indiaus  six  shillings  as  if  ivtaile.l. 


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401 


Hail  toil 


lev,  ,  '"''  *"  ^"'*  '■™*'  "*  '"^'  '"■'■'^''''  ^^""y  ''''-''■''  ^^''■y  inconsidenible  most  made 
Dy  te  hdniond  Andros,  the  greatest  part  whereof  in  Delaware  River  the  most  part  of  the  Patents 
granted  by  my  Predecessors  were  without  any  reservation  of  any  Q.iit-Kents  or  acknowledgement 
to  h.s  Mat^  or  very  inconsiderable  such  as  several  of  Sir  Edmond  Andros's  grants  to  great 
townslnps,  reserving  the  Quit-Kent  of  one  Lamb  only  and  were  but  confirmations  of  former 
Grants  &  Indian  purchases     These  peoj.le  have  renewed  their  Patents  under  a  greater  Quit-Rent 

alsoe  "^'^''"'  '  ""  '''^  '""^ '"""'  ""'''''' "'"''  °^  *''"'"  ^'"''"^'  ^''■"''*''^  ^>'  ""''' '"''"'  Confirmations 
The  methods  that  I  took  for  tlie  obliging  the  •  to  this  was  finding  several  Tracts  of  Land  in 
tlie.r  lownshipps  not  purchased  of  the  Indians  and  soe  at  his  Ma'-"  disposal  Thev  were  willimr 
rather  to  submit  to  a  greater  Quit-Rent,  than  have  that  unpurchased  Laud  disposed  of  to  others 
iiiiin  tliemselves 

The  persons  that  have  had  the  collection  Receipt  an.l  management  of  his  Mat>'  Revenue  for 
hese  three  years  past  &  upwards  are  M'  Lucas  Santen  by  ..ommis.sion  from  his  Ma'-v  then  his 

eol    H    r?-        """'f  """''"■•  -^"'"^  '^'"''''  """  '^"''  '"^'  ^™"fe^''t  ""t  of  England  was  his 

wi  ^    .  H  t      ?■'"'  *■"      ''"■"'■'"'  ''"  "^"^'  '  '^■""■•^  ^  ""•-'  J"'""  II--'""''  -  -'--'"t  01  his 
waiter  and  oearcher 

I  gave  order  to  W  Santen  that  for  the  good  management  of  this  small  revenue 
.•  y^V-        f  '"''■'''""S^'   ''*■«  •^''""•'i  "«t  make  any  Journe^-  ir.to  the  Country  on 

retence  o   theKn.gs  business,  whereby  to  put  him  to  charge,  but  that  when  anything  occurred, 
he  should  acquaint  niee  with  it,  that  I  might  order  the  Sherifs  or  Justices  of  the  Peace  of  the 

lace  to  take  care  of  ,t.     And  alsoe  went  up  to  Albany  myself  on  purpose  to  settle  his  Matys 

m-sniess  there,  w  ere  I  made  one  Robert  Livingstone'  Collector  and  Receiver,  with  ord.r  to  am 

NN     &  pay  into  M  hanten  w'  money  he  sho'd  receive,  for  which  he  was  to  have  !•  P^  Pound  of 

all  such  monys  as  should  pass  tin-ough  his  hands,  &  alsoe  made  him  Clerk  of  the  Town,  that 

both  places  together  n)ight  afford  him  a  competent  maintenance 

At  Esopus  one  Thomas  Carton  was  by  M'  Santon  made  Collector  &  receiver  who  as  I  fin.l 
by  M  .santons  account  had  not  accounted  with  him  for  these  three  years  past,  Ppon  which  I 
was  lore  t  to  send  an  order  of  Council  for  his  coming  hither  with  his  accts  who  when  bee  came, 
Kave  m  a  scrole  of  I  aper  containing  a  confused  account  of  about  X-OO.  pretending  that  his  ace" 
ogether  w,  h  a  great  deal  of  corn  &  Peltry  by  him  collected  &  received  for  his  Ma-  Customs 
LxcKse  &  Qua  Ifents  were  burnt  in  his  house-soe  that  all  the  Council  &  I  could  get  from  hini 
101  'i  }eais  &  an  half  past,  was  a  bond  of  :>00" 

Since  that  1  have  set  the  Excise  of  that  county  alone  to  .\P  Pawling  sherif  for  llo" 

As  lor  the  County  of  Pichmond  I  have  noe  acct  thereof,  as  your  Lop- will  see  by  the  Audit. 

vot         .■■       '  ,"""''  "'  ''''"'  '■'"■^"•^  "•"■  ^'"'""■^  '«  ^-"-''"-  ^^  'f'-'ver  there,  whoe  (as 

on    Lop-  may,  likewise  see  by  the  Au.lit)  has  not  given  any  account-Only  this  .M^<an,en  tel  s 

-  .I.at  ...  SeptMast  he.,  took  two  iU,nds  for  mony  payable  in  March  next  which  I  look  upon  lo 

I-   .".th...g,  \-  all  y-  l{..vcnue  of  that  County  lost,  the  n>an  having  hardly  bread  to  put  into  his 
mouth  '-^  J  1    -^  "iiu  in.i 

The  first  year   there  was   £52  oflered   for    the    Excise    of  Long  Islan.l,  but   1    thought  it 

S  .<  ..,,,1,    „    ,„    ,,  a,„l  nuno  l„  AnuTic.  i„   ,,,7-..     ll.   Hll..,!  ,„„n..r,„H  |,„l,li li.v,  ;    wa.  S,..,...,,.,.-  r,,,-  lu.lia,,    Mlai,- 


iii:i'ii|ilii(iil  ridtioi'  111'  liiip  i,i  ^V-  f!'-  Vurk  Dr. 
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mreasonable.  ,t  be.ng  the  best  peopled  place   in   this   Governn..  and   wherein  theres  «reat 
c„nsu,npt.on  o    Runnn,  &  therefore  I  gave  commission  to  M'  Nicholis  &  M'  Vaughton  3  e 
w.d.  whom  I  made  this  agreen.ent  that  out  of  it  they  should  have  forty  pounds.  &  tbaf  teT 
should  account  witii  M'  Santen  for  y^  remainder  J'  F  .  «  mai  inej 

haf  a  .Whiv'of  io"  '""  '"w,  '"'  ""  """^  ''^"'''"  ^"«  ^^^"  ^°"-'-'  -'^  '•-  •-  P-n« 
peonl  o    tit  T  t     ,  ^     '^""-Whut  returns  he  n>akes  I  referr  to  the  Audit.    Most  part  of  the 

h i  S  Re  "r'^  V""'  f  '°  '■'"'  '^"^  ^■°'""""''  "'^'^  *'"«  "'-«  ^'^  the  great  detrim'  of 
Assemblv  imnn"  ?  i'^  "'  """'""*"  ''"  P"^'^"^  -'"^''  ^'^  '''f-en.entioned  Act  of 
A  sen.bly  impos mg  ten  1-  Cent  upon  all  .uch  Goods  as  should  be  imported  from  any  Colony 

vherc^such  goods  were  not  produced  passed,  widch  was  intended  cheifly  to  hinder  their  carrying 
thtir  Oyle  to  Boston  and  bringing  goods  from  thence  into  this  Goverment 

They  thought  it  a  hardship  to  be  obliged  as  formerly  to  come  to  this  Citty  to  enter  &  clear 
&  on  the.r  application  were  allov^ed  to  have  a  port  Where  I  made  M^  Arnold  Collector  & 
JJrrTtir Audu"  '°  *"'  ''^'-■"'"P''"''''  ''  ^^'  Sauten-What  returns  he  has  given  I  likewise 

I  allowed  him  for  3  years  and  half  past  but  ^52  with  which  bee  was  well  satisfied  having 
had  some  Pqmsits  by  Lntrys  &  c.aring  there  Notwithstanding  this  desire  of  theirs  was  readily 
granted,  they  refused  to  take  our  merchants  money  or  Goods  &  carried  away  their  Ovle  puvat 
to  Boston  &  brought  back  goods  from  thence  as  formerly.  Therefore  witi>  the  advi'ce  of  the 
Council,  I  made  an  order  that  all  people,  before  they  goe  there,  shall  enter  &  clear  here  And 
also  1  have  bought  a  Bark  which  cruseth  there  with  a  master,  two  Seamen,  a  Serjeant  &  six 
Soldiers  irom  the  Garrison,  for  which  the  Soldiers  are  allowed  no  more  than  their  Pav,  except 
a  li  tie  i  rovision  more  than  their  former  allowance  the  master  &  the  two  seamen  I  have  listed 
lu  the  Company  alsoe,  &  allow  them  something  more  than  Sold-ers  pay 

As  for  the  Dukes  County,  &  County  of  Cornwall'  1  refer  to  y'  Audit-What  account  Afr 
Santon  gives  &  Judge  Palmer  whom  I  sent  thither  last  Spring  &  has  made  his  returns  to  M' 
!^anton,  amo.ig  which  theres  an  account  of  the  seizure  of  wines  and  Oyl  made  in  the  Countv 
ol  Cornwall  •' 

The  first  year  I  left  every  thing  to  the  care  of  AP  Santon  &  what  oftic-  -s  liec  thought  tit  to 
put  in,  but  afterwards  finding  things  ill  managed,  I  .spoke  to  M'  Santon  several  times,  advisinu 
him  as  a  fnend  to  look  better  to  the  trust  lejxjsed  in  him. 

What  returns  hee  has  made  mee  for  my  kindness  I  will  pass  by  &  say  noe  more  ot  them  than 
J  am  obliged  to  doe  for  my  own  vindication  having  nothine  of  ill  will  against  him. 

Alter  the  expiration  of  the  year  1  desired  him  to  bring  m  his  accounis  that  th.y  might  bee 
audite.l,  winch  hee  promised  me  from  time  to  time  but   in  su.i.  nrmncr  as  was  no»  fit  fbr  him 
for  always  when  I  sjx.ke  to  him  of  monys  and  accompts,  h.-e  tlew  into  a  passion 

I  pon  which  1  ordered  him  that  since  hee  had  no  better  G'ovenmiei.t  of  hini.self  hee  should 
refrain  coming  into  my  company  And  after  t  fre.juently  sent  to  him  by  the  Sec^^  for  his  acct.s 
who  likewise  met  with  the  iik.-  dilatory  answers.  Upon  which  I  had  him  brougl.t  before  the 
Council  ;j  or  i  times,  where  hee  xn...  dl.  n  ordered  to  bring  in  his  accf  but  all  to  uoe  purpose,  ft.r 
ui-uards  of  a  year  togeth.-r,  as  y^  LoP'  may  .see  by  the  time  of  the  Audit  &  by  the  .several 
« )rders  of  Council  herewitii  sent 


'  Tl,,.  Wun,,,  of  Xan.u..k,.,,  M-,,..!,,'.  XU.ynr.l.  Kli..l.,.,l,  M,u„.,  „.„!  N„  M.„V  l.,.„.l.  ...„n,,„..|  „.k...„  ,„„„„  ,   ,„„,  ,,., 
■'""'  ''""'"■'•  "'"'  ' '■I.l""''"t  ■■■^'"■"IS  "'  -Mmn-,  .■on..|itul...l  tl..  ™u„ty  .,f  Cornwall.  -  K... 


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At  last  when  his  accf  came  I  shewed  them  to  the  Council  who  were  mightily  surprised  that 
I  haa  tluMH  audited  &  tlierehy  it  was  found  that  a  great  many  *-^auds  hid  hoon  r)„,     /?.    ^ 

..j.»  .„„,.,,i„.  „,„3,„e  .,„..,„„  A„,m  Ae  c..^.  To^m' :T„,;';::a';:?:^ 

Then  I  desired  him  to  put  John  Smith  from  the  Office  of  Surveyor  &  out  of  thp  P„., 
House  having  the  charity  for  M'  Santen  to  heleeve  that  that  man  has  c  .  Ittl  hi  n    s  tlM    tl 
Kmg  (I  havmg  had  while  in  England  this  ill  character  of  him  from  M^  Be.Oam     B.  th^r  t  t 

with  it':: : rr^  ■ "'  't  t'"  -"'  "*■ " '""'  "■"f"">--"')  ^-^  >-  n  er t"  l  ; 

^  .th  It  notwithstanding  several  orders  of  Council  to  that  effect.  Until  I  put  in  one  ThonS 
Coker  to  bee  surveyor.  Upon  which  Smith,  being  concerned  at  loosing  his  urve.^rrp  T 
grew  very  msolent,  &  p„t  M'  Santon  upon  worse  measures  as  i«  beleiv^ed,  for  v^.  h  &'othe; 
misdemeanors  as  your  Lo.  may  p^ceive  by  the  minutes  of  Council  sent  ov  r  by  M'  SpL  e" 
was  turned  wholy  out  of  the  Custom  House  ^        ^  ^ 

J-  Hatlow  (Serv.  to  M^  Santon)  that  was  Waiter  &  Searcher,  hee  sent  into  England   as  I  .„, 

Hiformed  to  the  Comnussioners  of  thee  Custom-house  for  a  Commission  to  be  Collec    r  fo    i  " 

enumerated  commod.tys  here.  &  would  force  soe  much  for  his  going  &  coming  a    y'  Lo^  n    v 

ee  charged  m  Ins  account  brought  in  to  the  Audit,  &  likewise  has  ifrought  in  a  note  of  his  b^ 

The  auditor  fmdingnoe  cheque  upon  the  Collector  his  Book  Keeper  bein^  surveyor  c.ll .  I 

;;::'Lr„",::,  !;:c::;'' """  —'  '^»"-'»"  "»-•-'. -.."""^.tl"';;' 

Upon  which  1  i,ut  in  one  Larken  in  his  stead  who  upon  an  order  in  Council  set  no  in  tl, 
Custom  House  connnanding  noe  goods  ,o  goe  off  without  a  Warrant,  refusing  ott'ome  "  J 
to  bee  exported  on  the  verbal  order  of  M'  Suit....  n.,lv  „•.,  .1     i  •      .         ,  'eti  some  goods 

your  Lop.  wil,  see  by  the  afbrementioiei/eCV;;:^  IZl^ :Z:r'  ""  "  ''"'  ''-'  ^ 

After  the  Audit  of  his  first  accompts.  his  otliers  were  deman.led.  and  with  the  same  difficultv 
as  he  former  obtame.l.  as  y'  L„p.  ,„,y  p.^-eive  by  the  said  Minutes  of  Council,  ZZn^^^, 
order  for  payment  every  Saturday  wiiich  was  occasion,.,!  thus     Th.  r,.„.     ?    '''"^^  "'•"^'>  the 

L;:^;:rr:: ::  ^  -:  =•:;:; -^^s  ::r  t:r  ,;:::iif 

was  satisl,...!  Ins  accmpts  ^v..re  not  to  bee  au.lited  here,  that  hee  was  ,nlv^,lil  In 
Dupl„.ate  with   mee.   upon   which  the   Couiwil  ,,,.„.  sig^.t   of  ,!,..     -U       ~  fl 
reasonable  ,br  him  tosem.  his  acouuts  hou.e.  but  Lt  neterthele^  it  ^        ..^     y  t       ^  .l^^ 
audited  according  to  fbnner  instruction  &  soe  to  ..ontinue  to  .loe.  untiH  I  «.j',.      C'orl 

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the  contrary  from  M'  Blathwnyt  to  wl,om  my  Lord  TreaHurer  in  his  letter  refers  it  beina 
otherwise  nnpossible  for  me  to  answer  this  Querie. 

Seeing  soe  many  abuses  done  to  his  Ala'"  &  finding  fair  means  to  bee  wholly  ineffectual  to 
the  makmg  M'  Santen  discharge  his  duty  &  bee  confirming  still  refractory  &  disobedient  to  the 
several  orders  of  Council  to  him  directed,  the  charge  which  your  Lop'  have  herewith  was  drawn 
up  against  hnn,  to  which  bee  answered  in  such  manner  as  y^  Lop-  will  see  on  perusal  of  the 
copy  thereof  herewith  sent.  Upon  hearing  of  which  charge  &  answer  &  y-  proofs  thereto 
herewith  likewise  sent,  thee  Council  made  their  report  to  mee  under  their  hands,  in  manner  as 
your  Lop  sees  by  the  Copie  thereof  which  you  have  likewise  herewith,  wherein  alltho'  they 
positively  say  that  bee  has  been  an  unfaithful  Servant  to  his  Ma'^  in  the  management  of  his 
Kevenue,  yet  I  sent  for  him  &  advised  him  to  give  in  security  for  the  balance  of  the  acct  that 
by  the  Audit  bee  was  found  behind  hand.  And  for  his  better  carriage  for  the  future,  which  if 
bee  did,  I  promised  to  pass  by  all  former  faultfs  &  make  noe  complaint  against  him,  I  not  only 
told  him  this  myself,  but  from  time  to  time  sent  messages  to  him,  to  this  effect,  some  times  by 
such  of  the  Council  as  were  his  particular  friends  sometimes  by  the  ministers  &  often  by  the 
Secretary  but  all  to  noe  purpose,  he  still  continued  obstinate 

And  what  returns  hee  made  mee  to  these  several  instances  of  my  kindness,  I  shall  not  now 
trouble  your  Lop'  with 

Ncverthe  less  [  forbare  doing  any  thing  further  against  him  till  the  expiration  of  the  second 
Audit,  proposing  that  then  when  I  couhl  know  the  whole  amount  of  his  debt  I  would  at  once  doe 
my  best  to  secure  the  Kings  Concerns  from  sustaining  any  loss  by  him 

At  last  hee  brought  in  books  without  being  signed  and  said  he  could  not  leave  them,  neither 

hey  being  to  bee  sent  over  to  .M^  IJlatlnvayt.     Whereupon  wee  were  forc't  to  give  him  3  weeks 

longer  to  get  them  copied  and  tlum  with  great  adoe  heo  signed  theui  and  brought  in  with  an 

account  called  a  general  aecompt,  and  ace'  soe  extravagant  that  your  Lopps  have  hardly  seen 

tliee  like  •' 

Then  I  pressing  the  Auditors  to  make  an  end  they  desired  they  might  have  bis  papers  to 
compare  with  those  books  &  Accts  he  had  delivered  in,  which  by  order  of  the  Council  bee  was 
required  to  deliver  to  them.  But  hee  refiising  as  appears  by  the  testimm.y  of  three  of  the 
Auditors  herewith  sent.  It  was  ordered  that  his  said  papers  should  be  seized  and  he  suspended 
from  the  s"  office  of  Collector  &  receiver,  till  his  Majestys  pleasure  should  bee  known  thereon 
ic  bee  taken  into  the  Sherifs  Custody  &  there  remain  till  hee  should  give  in  such  security  as  in 
the  said  orders  is  expressed,  as  relation  to  the  said  orders  had  may  more  at  large  appear 

Upon  search  of  the  Paps  relating  to  his  Ma'?"  revenue,  1  fomid  a  charge  drawn  against 
myself,  with  letters  to  his  .Mal^  Lord  Trear,  Lord  Chancellor  &  several  other  Gentlemen,  stuft 
with  complaints  against  mee  &  other  p'^sons,  which  are  wlioly  fiilse 

Indeed  its  true  the  poor  gentleman  since  his  coining  here  has  been  troubled  with  3  or  i 
liypocondnack  fitts,  he  was  in  one  of  them  when  his  Ma'J"  nomination  of  the  Council  came 
over  upon  which  they  all  thought  it  not  convenient  to  have  him  sworn,  at  least  at  that  time,  as 
your  Loj)p'  will  see  by  the  minutes  of  Council 

And,  my  Lords,  to  l..>e  short,  I  must  say  this  of  him,  he's  a  man  wlioly  unfit  for  business, 
especially  this,  wherein  hee  has  noe  more  skill,  than  a  child.  Soe  that  for  the  executing  of  it 
liee  must  have  his  whole  dependence  on  another.  I  am  sure  if  I  had  not  taken  more  care  of 
f he  Ifevenue  than  hee  did  since  I  found  his  failure  it  had  been  more  embezled  than  it  is,  for 
though  bee  received  the  money,  I  was  obliged  to  a  continual  watching  to  guard  ag"  his 
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And  truly  whtit  hee  takes  very  ill  what  there  is  neither  president  nor  establishment  for. 

In  his  commission  hee  has  allowed  him  two  hundred  pounds  p'  annum  the  same  allowance 
that  Dyer  had  in  the  time  of  S'  Kdmund  Andros  of  which  one  hundred  pound  was  for  the 
Surveyor,  Comptroller,  &  Waiter,  therefore  I  finding  no  new  Establishment  allow  him  no  more 
than  Dyer  had  for  him  &  his  Officers  Salary,  it  being  the  sentim'  of  the  Council  that  I  could 
not  alter  the  former  practice  with  which  they  were  well  acquainted.  But  hee  give  himself  a  far 
larger  allowance  hee  will  have  it  that  his  Salary  is  Sterl^  &  to  make  it  soe  of  this  country 
money  he  charges  three  &  thirty  p'  c.-ut  advance  &  one  hundred  pound  more  for  his  two  under 
officers  Besides  this  M'  Smith  being  his  deputy-Surveyor  &  Book-keeper,  hee  would  have 
allowance  to  him  at  50±-  p'  annum  as  his  Deputy,  40"  p'  annum  as  his  accomptant,  30"  p' 
annum  for  his  transcribing  his  books,  20"  p'  annum  p'  his  Diet  besides  his  salary  for  Surveyor. 
For  John  Harlow  hee  would  have  allowed  thirty  jiound  p''  annum  as  Waiter,  forty  pound  p' 
annum  as  being  employed  by  Iiim  in  the  Kings  Service,  where  or  how  noe  man  knows,  twenty 
pounds  p'  annum  p'  his  Diet,  and  one  huiulred  sixty  two  pounds  &  two  voyages  made  into 
England  with  dispatches  for  his  Ma'^  all  this  &  a  great  deal  more  such  for  his  officers  in  the 
Country,  &  the  like  your  Lop-  will  see  in  his  last  general  accompt  a  copy  whereof  is  herewith 
sent. 

.Notwithstanding  bee  charges  (he  King  soe  largclv  for  In's  officers  Salarvs,  to  some  of  tbem 
bee  has  paid  nothing  at  all,  in  so  much  ns  they  are  making  very  great  Clamor  tor  iheir  monv, 
At  not  getting  it  from  him,  expect  it  from  the  King. 

Of  his  own  bead  bee  bought  n  little  rotten  tool  of  a  Sloop,  on  pretence  for  his  Ma""  service, 
which  as  your  Lop'  may  see  by  th.-e  Audit,  has  stood  the  King  in  near  seven  hundred  pound,  & 
now  cannot  bee  sold  for  thirty  soe  must  either  bee  laid  ii|)  or  burnt 

In  his  Instructions,  &  by  several  orders  from  niee  &-  the  Council  bee  was  expresslv  forbid  to 
trust  (lut  bis  .Mat>'  Keveuue  notwithstanding  1  was  force't  to  take  notes  from  him  to  the  value 
ot  Eight  hundred  pounds,  besides  a  great  many  more  which  hee  pretends  still  to  bee  Standing 
out  as  your  Lop'  will  perceive  by  the  Audit 

Ilee  has  likewise  been  negligent  in  taking  the  Bonds  recpiired  by  the  Laws  of  the  Govern- 
ment from  the  masters  of  ships,  one  ill  consequence  whereof  has  been,  the  .\ew  York  Pink  lias 
carried  o(f  several  Elephants  Teeth  without  entry,  &  the  bond  being  enquired  for,  there  was 
none  taken.  How  hee  has  behaved  himself  touching  an  Interloper  that  came  in  here,  I  have 
already  given  S--  Benj  ]5atliurst  an  account  and  as  Ibr  the  debts  for  him  pretended  to,  the 
Auditors,  upon  encpiiry  the  most  of  tbem  are  found  to  bee  received  by  him  And  I  beleeve  of 
thee  rest,  the  twentieth  part  will  never  bee  bad,  they  are  soe  ill. 

And  besides  not  with  standing  bis  confused  way  of  accounting  &-  being  without  a  cheque  upon 
him  as  aforesaid,  be  is  found  by  his  own  accounts  brought  into  the  Audit  to  bee  seventeen 
hundred  fifty  pound  fifteen  shillings  three  pence  and  r,.  s-i..  of  a  peny  in  debt  to  the  King,  as 
your  r.op'  may  see  by  the  said  Audit  which  (as  is  to  be  feared)  is  all  gone  besides  his  Salary 
and  r-^quisits,  on  wliich  hee  might  have  lived  very  handsomely 

Hee  (as  hee  bath  all  along  done)  does  to  all  persons  bee  couversetb  with  speak  scurrilously  & 
abusively  of  niee  &  y  Council,  which  considering  bis  circumstances,  Wee  let  pass  without 
taking  notice  of 

IJee  is  likewise  very  troid)lesoine  to  the  present  management  of  his  Mat"  customs. 
I  desire  that  as  soon  as  may  bee,  I  may  know  what  his  Mat?'  pleasure  is  should  bee  done 
with  him,  what  ace'  I  have  jiere  given  your  Lop'  of  him  is  as  moderate  as  may  bee,  farr  short 


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of  wliat  I  might,  have  represented,  &  yet  have  spoken  nothing  I)iit  tli(.  fnith.  What  I  liave 
done  has  b.>en  not  out  of  malice,  for  I  bei.ro  none  t-.  him,  rather  pittv,  hut  pnrely  with  an  intent 
to  doe  his  Mat^  service  &  to  secure  his  interest,  as  I  doubt  not  will  appear  to  y'  Lop*  And  that 
if  1  bee  to  bee  blamed  tor  any  thing  in  the  series  of  this  nffair,  its  for  too  nmch  forh.'aranee 

Thus  my  Lords,  I  have  given  yon  as  good  nn  account  of  tiie  Heveuue  received,  and  by  whom, 
as  I  can,  as  alsoe  how  the  r-  ,  in  a  great  part  of  it,  has  been  mismanaged,  &  by  what  nu'anes, 
1  shall  theretbro  now  proceed  to  give  y'T.o'"  an  estimaf..  of  what  ciiarge  tiu-  maintemuice  of 
this  Govenn'  has  been  hither.o  to  mee  and  what  will  bee  requisite  for  its  further  suj.port 

rts  a  very  hard  thing  upon  nu>e  that  coming  over  hither  in  troublesonu;  tinu's,  fm.ling  noe 
Heveuue  established  &  yet  having  three  Garrisons  to   look  after  &  the  Forts  in  the  conditi(m 
belbre  mentioned,  &-  finding  such  contest  between  the  Government  of  Canada,  and  this  about 
the  Bever  Trade  the  Inland-Country  &  the   Indians  to  purchase,  as   ]   was  obliged   by  my 
Instructions,  sixty  odd  miles  upon  Iludsons  Ifiver,  seventeen  or  eighteen  into  the  Laiul  in  one 
place  from  the  Indians.     In  another  place  of  the  Kiver  sixteen  miles.     And  on  tiu-  Southside  of 
Long  Island  twelve  miles  to  give  a  great  d.-al  to  the  Indians  (or  Susquehanna  River      To  bee 
at  great  expences  on  the  Assen.bly  at  their  lirst  si„i„g_when  they  gave  the  Revenue,  and  on 
the  Lord  Mowanl  ot  Ellingham  when  here  with  his  Train,  Governor  Pen,  connnission.Ts  from 
Hoston  &  other  Colonies,  the  (Jov^  of  Connecticut,  East  and  West  .lersev,  the  running  the  Line 
between   tins  &  Kast  Jersey     And  th,-  like    bctuven   Comuvticnt    &  this,  tho'  that  last  not  vet 
(unshed  besules  the  ..stabiislnnent  as  will  appe„r  by  my  books  when  audited  &  sent  over,  which 
shall  bee  by  the  very  l.rst  convenien.'v,  .V  iiad  been  long  ere  now  had  1  got  .M^  Santens  sooner 
done. 

in  the  m.-an  tinu>  yo-  Lop'  may  1...  capable  of  making  an  estimate  of  the  constimt  charge  of 
the  Gov.-rnmeni  by  the  calculation  thereof  iierewith  sent.  In  which  von  se.-  thai  tluMv  is  set 
<lown  yearly  for  the  Council  Judge  &  Attorney  (ieueral  which  tho'  no"t  at  present  allowed  iu 
my  opmion  wnh  submission  to  your  Lop-  there  is  a  necessity  there  should.  The  Councilors 
b.Mng  persons  obliged  to  a  constant  attendan.r  (nun  their  own  busiiu'ss  &-  the  Ju.lges  such  -is 
devote  themselves  vvholy  to  that  service  &  whos,-  present  Sahirv  is  soe  small  to  support  then.  & 
the.rfam.lys.n  that  station  as  is  .et  forth  in  th.Mr  IVtiti.m  which  I  have  he.vwith  s.M.t  to  his 
.Ma"'  (or  his  consLh-ration,  neither  ca..  the  Allo.-n..v  (Jenerals  small  pcnp.isits  Imv  able  to 
maintain  him  in  going  thro'  his  .Majeslys  con.rn.s,  which  lak.'s  up  his  whole  time,  without  the 
addition  of  such  Salary  as  his  .Ma"  shall  think  ftt  to  allow 

Vo..rLo>"takingallthisii.loy'consideralion.  ca.inot  but  think   his  Ma-'  must   b,..  in  .Icbt 
which  however  would  not  have  h.rn  vry  much  had  .M'  Sanlen  done  his  duty 

\Vh.it  Revenue    there    is.  is  with   the    case  &   Matisli.cliou  of  the   I'eople  .V   paid  wiihoul 
grumbling,  tho'  as  n.iich  as  mo.h'sily  can  bee  put  upon  them 

Soe  that  if  Conmrticut  b.-e  not  a.ld.-d  (o  the  (;,nerm..'  it  can  be  hardly  abb.  to  support  itself- 
Hut  .«   It  bee  ad.led.  tlice  Ifcvmie  will  bee  sullici,.,,,  &-  keep  the  king  wholv  out  of  Debt 

M' .Santen  taxes  me  with  covHuusness  in  not  allowing  .utlicicnilv  to  tlie  Olliceis  einphnvd 
IMiggardly  1  have  not  be..,,,  ba,   ih...   |{,.v.,„,e  being  soe  small  .V   having  so.-  g.cat   a  .•ha;g.. 

1   have  endenvore.l  ,o  be  as  go ,  |,„sba,i.l  (or  Ih..   King  as  I  .•oul.l.  I'm  sure  be.|..r  than  I 

ever  was  (or  luyself.  And  truly  1  hav,.  b.-en  put  soe  to  i.  to  make  ihmgs  .loe,  that  what  small 
p'quuils  I  got  i  have  disburst.  \-  m.t  only  soe.  but  have  Immii  !.,ir'|  to  .■nuag.'  mv  cr.'.lil  so.,  tar 
as  t'w..ul.i  goe  &  that  not  spanug  to  pawn  my  I'laf  (or  n.o,...y  t.,  .■arrv  on  th.-  King's  ..(li.iis  \ 
now  1  have  «,.„(  so,,,,-  of  j,  home  by  M'  Spr.ig  to  reimlmrm..  S'  H,  n  Hatinir.l  what  he  liim  pai.l 
(or  mee.  &•  to  pn.vid..  Cloths  for  (he  Soldiers,  &  sonie  things  lor  mv  own  !!".=■ 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     V. 


AnswortoCnptii 

Sjttili'iw   cliarjfu 
nirainsi  iiit; 


407 


have  been  „.  ,„„,  „.j,  „,  .„.';j,i,„,:;::„,t  ?.:! ,  1  rt:,,, .',:",':?  "■","'■"■ 


As  to  the  first  Arliclc  — 


For  my  juslilir;,ti()ii  nii.I   i.iMkiiiir  „|,,„ 
iliii  S|  "    •- 

iniiicxcd 


foncM-iiinir  a  oo|)iirli.erslii|,  i„  a  Trade  to  France  &c 


I     ,.,  .V        (.ahn.  1  MumHI..  ,ak..„   hdor-  M^  Swintou  d.rk  of  the  CounnP  i.^reunlo 


To  tl,o  S..co»d.     concerning  a  Partnership  in  Trade  to  Newlbundian.l 

.:r9:;::jr:;;v:;:;::"::;i;;;;;::^^ 

To  the  Third,     .■..neerning  n.y  going  sharer  witli  the  Privateers 
Wherein  hee  does  n.ee  the  honor  to  join  n.ee  in  Parlnershi,,  with  Privateers    I  .loo,  I.  1 
y,   '•'•'"'"'"•'^  '''il'-"  --•  wnt  ,s vr  with  anv  hodv  in  a  s  nn,  .V  I  .    P  •  "'" 

I,     1     ■        .  '"■"'orin.    "••■<K  \'  h'.isl   they  should    make    Mcnrsion   uiUMi  the  <n.,Mi..r  I 

;:;:  .::h;'^:;::  ;'";' "•  -'^  ^\ ■"  -  "•  ^'-.  <■ y  j..st.,icat!o:i;:';,:i :  :  ^; 

hn.:  :;;h:!.,  ■"""^■^  ■"  '■"''""•'  '""'•^*""  ^  ^^-^•"""-  ^  "'••  "•"•i«'^tion  a,ore  said 


li 


To  Ihc  rourtli.     roiMrlnerslnp  u  ill,  .M^  Aniill  (i.r  Jamaica 

•■;-■ ';; -  - ■ ".'-:,;:;::,:::r::,!  ::r'^::::z:;::;r. 


408 


11'- 
p 


1*1 


NE\V-V()Klv  CuLONIAf,  MANL'S)C'KIPT.S. 


this  Aiitill  proposed,  if  he  could  get  niony  from  his  hrother  or  any  other,  to  purchase  the  half 
of  a  little  ship  tiien  to  bee  sold  hee  would  purchase  the  other,  &  that  ^■aughtoll  should  goo 
Master  of  her.  Upon  which  hee  came  to  mee  into  the  Country  where  I  then  was  &  ac(piainted 
niee,  with  y-  i)roposal  &  desired  my  assistance  to  enable  him  to  comply  with  it.  I  demanded 
what  security  hee  could  give  mee  hee  proposed  to  make  over  iiis  share  in  the  Vessel  for  it. 
I  pou  which  in  kindness  to  him,  I  let  liim  have  the  mony  &  took  the  Vessel  hi  a  security  for  it, 
&  by  him  sent  as  a  venture  ten  Barils  of  Oyl  of  n  drift  Whale  that  came  to  my  share,  &  thirteen 
lialf  Barils  of  Flower,  to  purchase  J>ugar,  Molasses,  Sweetmeats  Oranges  and  other  necessaries 
for  use  ni  my  family  And  this  (as  M'  tfanten  knows  as  well  as  I  and  most  of  the  Town)  was 
all  the  concerns  I  ever  had  with  Antill 


To  the  Fifth     concerning  the  Dogger. 

This  M'  Beeknnm  having  u  tiloop  went  from  this  place  to  Nevis.  And  S''  William  Stai)Ieton 
hearing  of  a  Dutch  I'rivateer,  gave  him  a  commission  to  goe  alter  him,  which  he  did,  &  took 
a  great  ugly  Vessel  y'  Dutch  have  for  fishing  with  one  Deck,  &  went  hack  with  her  to  Nevis. 
W  hereupon  S^  \V»  in  reward  of  his  goo.l  service,  gave  him  the  Kings  &  his  ovsn  share  in  her 
so.,  hee  brought  her  hither,  where  shee  being  a  Dutch  built  &  the  man  having  a  mind  to  sell 
her,  had  her  cndenmed  at  u  Court  of  Admiralty  (pou  which  1  forgave  him  the  kings  share 
wh.ch  by  apprizement  amounted  to  ,,,  ,|  Ui  appear  by  M^  Becknmn's 

testimony 

To  the  Sixth,     concerning  Heathcots  Sloup 

M'  Santen  does  mee  wrong  in  this,  (or  upon  y-  wonl  of  a  Christian  1  know  not  at  this  n.inut... 
who  were  the  appri/ers,  they  having  been  appoint..,!  by  the  Court  where  the  Sloop  &  tioods 

were  .•ond..mne.l,  i,  tl...y  t....  upon  tlu.ir  oaths     .\..iih..r I    I  any  a.lvantng..  by  that  vessel  as 

M'ft.mlen  knows,  Iho'  h..e  ha.l  by  nmking  (i.-orge  H..allu...t  pay  bin.  ninetv  poun.l  \-  charu,.s 
wh.ch  was  more  than  the  tlnnl  part  of  the  cmulenmathm  came  too  soe  that  1  hope  this  is  not 

the  \.)yage  h..e  charges  th..   King  with  soe  nmch  li.r,  tho'  its  th,.  ..nlv  r..nn.rkabh.  on..  1 ever 

made  &  yet  but  tea  miles  distant  from  this  place 

To  tlie  S..v.>nth     Concerning  my  I.ord  Neil!  CumpbellH  goo.ls 

My  I.onl  N..ill  Cmnpbell-  it  s  true  .h.sir ny  b,ll  of  Stor..  h.r  tl„.  ten  p'  ....m  which   I  ,li.| 

grant,  but    M'  Sanlen s  n...e  wrong  to  say  that    I  or.b.r,..!    they  shouM  b,.  .....n.d  wilh.u.t 

e.vannnatnm,  t.,  the  b.-st  .,f  ,ny  r..nHn,bran...  th..re  was  no.,  such  lhin«:  but  h..re  he  forLvt. 
uiuit  hee  has  done  hin.s..lf  what  goo.ls  he  has  admitl..,!  to  enlrv  without  exan.inalion  ....ntrarv 
t...\..t,.(  Assembly  .Vn,y..nh.r  as  app..ars  by  Ids  own  books."  to  the  gr.-at  din.inuli.m  of  his 
Mat'  Kevenu..  m  tins  I'rovin.e;  nctb-.r  .h„.s  l,..e  rem..nd.er  what  bills  of  Store  lu-e  has  grantc.l 
iu)t  withstandmg  s.viTal  orders  to  the  contrary 

r.;.;i:;,r  ::,*„::i::..:i:  '':!::t::::::::\  :T:r:'^'- " '  ^::'«-'- '-  "-•  v-- « - 'r 

i,„ ,,  ,  ,        ",  '  ''    ">  •"  ^'"■■'•"■".  I"  '"» »-ri f  l.i.  ....i.i.,.xi.m  will,  tl,«t  .ml,|,,n„„,  1„.  «.., 

Ho  «  .'     ■   •— rnur  of  I  ...  ,.,„..,  ,,,„„.  „„,  „•,..,.  „,„|  „nv,.,|  i„  ,l.i, .,  m  ,,,„,„„  f.,„.„„„,     „,.  ,,„  ,, ,  ,. 

Ho,..l.,„|.  M  i.  .„,.,...«.|,  ,„  M»r,  1,,  i,;n7,  «,.!  ,li,.,|  ,„.,  ,  „„„  ,„  hi-:..    W I..Uh.,..r.  A'...,  J„^,. .-  K... 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS; 
To  tlie  oiglith     Concerning  one  Kiddell 


V. 


409 


M'  Panten  does  niee  wrong  in  tl.is.  ( )n.'  M^  Uidddl,  a  poor  Centlemnn,  tiiat  brought  into  ti.is 
city  without  entry  (as  a  great  many  others  have  done  without  iM'  t^anten  or  his  ofUcers  taking 
any  notice  tiiereol )  a  small  parcel  of  Linen  afterwards  appraised  to  bee  of  tlie  value  of  tiiree 
or  five  pounds  And  after  that  this  Uiddell  &  one  of  the  officers  of  the  Custom  House  drinking 
drunk  together,  fell  a  (piarrelliug,  on  whicii  the  officer  went  out  &  meeting  with  Vaugliton 
iiboutoue  or  two  in  the  morning  compell'd  him  to  goe  along  with  him  to  seize  uncustomed 
goods  at  Uiddell's  lodging  where  when  they  came  they  broke  open  the  door  upon  this  Kiddell 
who  being  still  (hunk,  endeavored  to  keep  them  out,  &  in  the  struggling  stobbed  M'  Vaugliton— 
Whereupon  hee  was  secured  in  prison  where  bee  lay  a  long  time  tim'aughton  recovered. 
Afterwards  the  poor  man,  being  in  a  starving  condition,  on  the  application  of  M'  \'aughton 
Inmself  &r  M'  Sprag  &  sev.-ral  others  hee  was  set  at  liberty,  &  on  a  petition  of  his  to  the 
Conned  his  goo.is  wer<>  ordered  to  i)ee  released,  hee  paying  all  charges,  whicli  beeiug  more 
than  the  value  of  the  goods  M^  Sprag  in  Charity  to  Uiddell^.id  the  Surg.'mis  their  demands, 
which  was  ten  jiounds  without  taking  any  thing  from  him 


To  the  ninth     Concerning  Capl"  Santens  Warr"  to  the  Sheritts  &-c 

M'Santen  knows  himself  that  from  lim.'  to  time,  by  order  of  the  Council,  all  the  Sheritls 
have  been  oblig.'d  to  account  with  him  for  all  Kents,  (iuit-reuls  cV  arreiu-ages  of  rent  &c  yet 
this  would  not  doe  to  make  himself  se,  ii,  great,  he  would  need  issiu'  forth  ids  own  Warrants, 
whicli  poor  man  was  done  in  one  of  his  lilts,  &  indeed  they  met  with  such  reception  as  they 
deser[vjed,  the  Sherils  took  iioe  other  notice  of  them  than  to  send  them  to  mee  Whereupon  I 
being  somewhiit   surpri/.'d   at    his   manner  of  procedure  called  him   helore  the  Council,  where 

(l)emg  asked  how  h a to  issue  forth  such  Warrants)  his  answer  was  that,  to  his  knowledge 

the  Lord  Treasurer  did  so.'  in  I'.ugliUKl.      Hut   here  I  would   ask  Capt"  Santen  why  he  hath  not 
given  a  better  account  of  such  (iuil-Rents  &c  as  have  passed  through  his  hands 

To  the  tenth     Concerning  my  Covetousness  as  hee  is  pleased  to  term  it 

Here  ( if  M'  Santen  speak«  true  in  saying  I  have  been  covetous)  it  was  in  the  managenuuit  of 
this  small  Ifeveuue  to  the  best  lulvantage,  and  had  .M'  Santen  been  as  Just,  as  I  have  been 
careful,  the  King  had  not  been  in  debt  as  I  ha<i  u,mv  in  my  porkel  Hum  now  I  have. 

It  nuiy  bee  tnu"  when  I  called  tor  the  Kings  mony  ,V-  accouipls  for  M'  Santen  &  I  met  with 
unbecoming  returnH  1  might  use  scune  jiassionat  expressions 

And  as  for  my  piecl|i^  officers,  if  hee  uu'aues  himself  it  was  because  he  took  it  very  ill  that  I 
would  not  allow  him  seven  or  ei«ht  hmuired  pounds  extravagant  expenses.  As  (or  Tran  : 
Itarher  I  never  spoke  a  word  to  him  of  Salary  in  my  life  &  leave  it  to  the  audit  what  account 
hee  gives  of  the  Itevemie  of  that  couuly  lor  three  years  &■  an  half 


To  the  eleventh     Conccrniutf  the  excise  of  Long  Island  &'c 

What  M'  Santen  says  concerning  the  olfer  of  My  two  pounds  I"  the  excise  I'a  year  mav  bee 
true.      I    thought    it  very  unreasonable   ll        In-    Lxcise  of  three  eomilvs  shouhl  bee  l.iriued  for 


Vol..    111. 


fi'J 


li 


410 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Ew' 


me  little,  therefore  I  fixed  upon  U^  Vaughtor,  and  M'  Nicolls  looking  „po„  tlu-m  to  bee  honest 
men  &  agreed  with  them  for  tw.-nty  pounds  1>  l"  un.l  what  they  could  make  over  &  above  thev 
.should  dehver  to  W  tauten  That  Dan  :  Wiiitehead  oflered  mee  three  pounds  for  my  licence  it 
IS  ndse  or  that  I  ha.l  ten  pounds  from  Nicolls  &  ^•a,.ghton  is  likewise  false,  as  doth  appear  by 
M  .N.cholls  testwnony  &  would  by  tbat  of  Mr.  Vaughton  were  hee  here  Aeithei-  had  I  ever  any 
mony  for  Lu-ences  since  I  came  into  this  Government,  except  from  Albany  &  this  place 
wenty  four  pounds,  but  on  the  contrary  gave  it  ail  to  the  Collectors  of  the  respective  Countys 
lor  their  encouragemeut 


r       ,     ,-■       c  -       g'''''»t  tl<-'i>l  of  other  concerns  upon  his  Jianda 

for  the  King  &  countreys  service,  that  being  a  frontier  County  to  Canada,  soe  that  hee  could  not 


To  the  Twelfe     concerning  M"'  Pretty  &c 

M'  Tretty  is  Sherif  of  that  County  &  having  a 
r  tlie  King  &  countreys  service,  that  being  a  front 
possibly  attc.nd  the  Purveyors  phuv,  1  put"  in  William  f<\uny,  who  had  tha7,^ace  bi^iii^T  ille 
(Mueof  .s^  ..dniond  An.Iros  &  as  ."^Jor  Urockhells  infhnns  us  behaved  himself  faithfully  therein. 
And  as  to  Ins  allegation  in  his  .Memorandums,  that  .Shaw  was  put  in  for  satisfaction  of  two  or 
lu-ee  years  pay  due  to  him,  it  is  wholy  untrue,  as  does  appear  by  the  Te.stimonv  of  Major 
l{a.xter,  M'  Coker  &  by  the  receipt  under  .Shaws  own  hand. 

To  tin-  thirteenth     Concrrning  the  deprivation  of  the  Ollicers  &c 
This  John  Smith  is  a  man  that    if  bee  w.mv  as  honest  as  hee  is  able  the   King  bad  had  more 
,|Mstu.e  done  Inn.  .V    r  >anten   more   money  in   bis   I'o.ket,     What   account  SMfen  :  Hathur.t 
g.ve  mee  o    Inn.   1   have  already  acquainted  your  Lop'  with.  &  Ibr  what  reasons  he  was  turned 
out  of  the  (  usloui  House  is  lieivin  before  given  to  your  Lop- 
To  the  Fourte.'nib     Concerning  (he  Pasture  of  Albany  &c 

As  for  this  of  the  Pasture,  bee  is  mistaken,  i,  was  never  yet  in  the  Kings  hands,  but   hee  that 
.as  the  commander  took  some  IVofits  of  it,  which  was  a  great  greivanee  to  the  p  opie  .t     .      g 

been  patented  by  t.overnor  .McoIIh  to  several  p ,|..  .V,  b,  them  built   upon,  wluie  lu  i  1  n^s 

''"■"  '""■"  ^ ;•";■'■'•"'  """>   '•>•  ""■  --"-•"-«  '"•  tl."  Ifiver     n  ,loes  u.i  co  itain  ah.        m^ 

'  f  '7 :  ,.'  '•:"■"■'-  '  '-••'  "'•""■  ""•  King  very  good  serMee  in  Albanv.     Th     Tow,  " 

Al  .ny  lyes  w.thin  tb..  Kauslaers  Colony.     And  to  say  the  truth  the  .fansbn-rs  had  ,   :     ^ 

"   "•  *Z'  ■   "■'"''''  "'"  '•''"''••  •■""'  "'"'"  "  l'"''*'i""  "'•  '•'"•  ••<•  "-.n  to  our  present   Kim. 

n^y  Albany  the  PetUioner  was  refenvd  to  bis  Ma.-  Council  at  Law.  who  n,       ,  Z     ..n  ^ 

ans  aers  Papers,  made  their  return  that  it  was  their  opinion  that  it  did  belong  to    I 
«hi,  1.  there  was  an  order  sen,  over  to  S'  Kdmnnd  Andros  that  the  Ifanslaers  shoul.l  be  ,  , 

possesHion  of  Albany.  ^  that  every  house  should  ,.y  so two  Heavers  son,e  ,     If  ., 

"'  7^''"'«  ";  "'♦":  ''"-- '^  '"  --".  lor  thiny  years  .V  afterwards  the  L'auslaer     o         J 

''''"■   "''7';'""  '-■ ''^-  '"■••"«'"  >'"•  -"•  orders  which   I  though,  not  convenient  ,o 

.-cute,,u<lgmg  „  nut  for  bis  Ma-  Interest  that  the  second  Town  of  ilJuo::.LZ ^lu'l 


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brings  liis  Ma'^  soe  great  a  Revenue,  should  bee  in  tlie  linnds  of  any  particular  men.  The  town 
of  itself  is  upon  a  barren  san.ly  spot  of  Land,  &  the  Jnliabitants  live  wholy  upon  Trade  with 
the  Indians  By  the  nieanea  of  AP  James  Graham,  Judge  I'almer  &  M'  Cortlandt  that  have 
great  influence  on  that  people.  I  got  tiie  Ranslaers  (o  release  their  pretence  to  tiie  Town  and 
sixteen  miles  into  the  Country  for  Connnons  to  the  King,  with  liberty  to  cut  firewood  within 
the  Colony  for  one  &  twenty  years.  After  I  had  obtained  this  release  of  the  Ranslaers  I  passed 
the  Patent  for  Albany,  wherein  was  included  the  afore  mentioned  Pasture,  to  which  the  People 
apprehended  they  had  so  good  a  right  that  they  expressed  themselves  discontented  at  my 
reserving  a  small  spot  of  it  for  a  garden  for  the  use  of  the  (iarrison 

That  the  people  of  Ali)any  has  given  mee  seven  hundred  pounds  is  untrue.  I  am  but 
promised  three  hundred  pounds  which  is  not  near  my  ]''.,uisits,  viz  ten  shilliuirs  for  everv  bouse 
&  the  hk..  fi,r  every  h.mdied  acres  patented  by  mee,  established  by  a  committee  appoint.'d  by 
the  assembly  for  the  establishing  of  all  Fees,  wlu>re  Capf  Santen  may  remember  himself  was 
Chairman— Alsoe  what  they  have  given  to  those  otlur  Centlemen  I  know  nothing  of  it  &  upon 
my  word  in  Ceu'  I  have  not  got  the  fourth  part  of  my  I'quisits,  chusing  rather  to  want  them, 
than  take  (roiii  the  poor  people  that  cannot  spare  it 


To  the  Fifteenth     concerning  a  farm  at  East  Jersey  belonging  to  liis  Ma'^  &c 

M'  fJimten  might  have  given  a  better  account  of  this  if  his  malice  had  suffered  him  The 
K-irm  at  East  Jersey  paid  ten  pounds  P'  annum  to  his  Ma"-  and  at  a  Pack  ivnt,  the  proprietors 
of  East  Jersey  putting  us  to  more  trouble  than  tin-  value  of  it,  they  cmistantlv  disturbing  the 
lenants  on  pretence  that  bis  Ma'^  had  granted  that  to  them,  soe  that  I  conclude  it  would  be 

niore  mconv. nt  to  keep  it  than  part  with  it— Therefore  Ju.lge  Palmer  having  an  interest  in 

East  Jersey  &  an  influence  upon  the  (lovenior  tiuu-e,  mi  his  giving  mee  his  obligation  to  pay  as 
a  fine  the  sinnm  of  Sixty  pounds  to  ih..  Kim:  in  cas.-  bee  shmild  not  think  fit  to  forgive  it  &th." 
rent  of  twnty  shillings  p'  annum  &  to  defend  the  'J'itle,  I  gave  him  a  lease  of  the  Ifeversion 
of  it ' 


To  the  Sixteenth     Concerning  Roekwny  Neck  Sec 

M'  Santen  pom-  „.aii  neither  understands  his  own  nor  others  concerns,  he,>  was  on.-  of  the 
(^.uncil  himself  when  «'apt"  Palmer  petitioned  for  licence  to  purchase  this  Land,  ivin-  without 
file  Meers  &  bounds  of  Hempted  &  when  th,.  same  was  granted,  .V  before  bee  had  his  Patent 
granted,  the  People  of  Hemptead  were  summoned  to  appear  to  sIh-vv  cause,  if  they  had  anv 
why  It  sho.dd  not  be,.  granted-Whrreupon  one  pers.m  came  to  mee  .-i-  lohl  luee  that  it  was  his 
laml,  &  that  it  was  within  the  me.Ts  &  hounds  of  Hempted  on  which  I  ordered  him  to  put  a 
(.  aveat  in  to  the  S.-er"  ollice  against  the  passing  of  Jud«.>  I'almers  I'ateut.  And  th.-n  tlu' 
surveyor  went   to  survey  the   Land  accmnpanie.l  by  some  of  the  Inhabilants  of  Hempste.l.  to 

show  him  llieir   boun.ls  who  r.Muining  this  Land  lo  bee  without  their  meers  \   1 nds,  the 

I'.ifnt  was  passed  m  which  C, pi"  I'ulmer  is  expressly  bound"  where  1 ad|.,i„,  io  llrmpte.l  by 

tlieir  Lme.     And  wheivin  lav  says  the  liempted  peopl..  were  iVighte.l  to  lei  'U,-ir  Suits  fall,  its 

'  y'"-  <^'-.  !"l..n...I  ...  ,l„.   I, ,,  w..„  I,„li,.  .■,„n|„.ny,  n„.|  afl.T  .1,.  .v,!,,,.,,,,,,  nf  ,1, „„„^  I.  ,|„.  i;«,IU|,  wn.   I.y 

""■  "" '.    •'"'  ""'"■•'  '"'"'•       "   *««  •'""""  "'   Al.uMinu,,  i,„,„..,li„i,.lv  .,1.1.0.11..  th,...i.v  ,.f  N..w-Y..rk.     Tli-  l..».e  I,, 

'  *""■"  "" ■  "'"■■'>  >'"»' ^■l■«"■^  Hii.i  i.  ill II,.. >, ,r.ii,r>-,  I iir„.,,  ,„  iu.i  ,.,■  /.„,/.,  VII.  IT,,.  1 1:,.. 


412 


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qn.to  otiu.nv.s,.,  (or  ,Ims  IVm.s;,1I.  ,.|,„n  (1,..  snn.linsof  this  l-aC-nt,  sol  into  possession  of  (Lis 
h..ul,.nas  nmoh  as  .lu.l.uv  l'i.l.n,.r  w.s  fonr't  (o  n.,nnu.n.v  Soils  .f;ai..s(  hi.,.,  wlinv,  a(U.r  it 
ha.ison.,.  („.„.  ,i,.,,n,.K..l  IVi.i-s,.ll  li„.li„^  ,l„„  ,„  i,„i„  „„  |,i,  ,„,.|....n>  vvo.il.l  not  avail  hi... 
sull.-r"  Ju.l,!r,.n.,.nt  to  g.n-  a.cainst  hi.n.  Aii.l  as  (o.-  his  l.rin.ir  |ni,l,„,,i  j,,,,,  ^  i,^.  (.,,,,i„  i.,,],,,,.,-^ 
iH'.n.si.Iu.lgo,  (heir's  no,-  such  thinix.  |,„-  ,,1.  pinpos,.  h.r  with.hvw  hinisHC  and  h-(t  the  ...anaLn- 
'"•■nt  ot  (hat  Con,-(  (o  his  (•ollcu.,,.  .lu.lg.-  Nirolls  A...1  as  Co.-  (!..-  Lands  l„.i.,jr  ,h..  only  J-as(n.o 
j.t  II...  ToNvn  ,ts  whoiv  lals.-.  (o.-  its  no  I'astn.v  at  all,  b.-ins  all  Woodian.i,  a..d  (l.at  Toxvn 
liaving  a  phnn  o(  upwa.-ds  of  lo,(y  (honsand  arn-s  of  good  Casd,.-.  withont  a  stick  npon  it. 
And  as  to.-  .ts\ah„.  F  [..■Idvo  Jadgo  I'ah...'.- u„uld  think  l.i.nsdf  ohliufd  to  ("apt"  Sa.iton  or 
ii.iy  o(h.T  that  wonhi  give  hin.  two  hni.d.cd  pound  lor  it 

'J'o  the  Seven, 'c'lilh  eoii,'eriiiiii;-  M^  ( .'laliaiiis  iiisiiiiialion 
M^  Sa.,t,M.  is  in  ll„.  .-i.!,,  ,!,;„  :^Ir  ,;,,,|,„„  ;,  ^„,„.,„,^.  ,,,,,,,,,.^,  ^^.  ^„|„.,.^.i^,,,.  ^,,.  ,^„  ,,^,^,^^|^  ^^_ 
soe  n,a,l..  npon  .M^  L"n,lya,-,|-s  .roi.,g  f,,,,,.  this  I'huv  to  Harha.Ioes,  &  is  a  p,..-so.,  n..d,.,sta,.,li„.. 
>>'  tlw  Law,  ,(  h,'.ng  his  whole  husin.-ss  Wh.-i-elo.v  1  th,..,,dit  it  nol  lit  to  pass  a.,v  l'al,'„N 
w,ih,n.t  his  pen.sal.  KmsI  I  n,i^|„  doe  prejn.li,..  (o  (he  Ki..g.  |fs  hk.-wise  true  that  I  hav,. 
'•'I'''l  '1.  t,.,n.,.r  l'al,M.lsa..,!still  e,..,iinue  (o  doe  soe,  (h..(    I   mi-JK  s.-e  hv  what  Tenu.e  li„.v 


'"1.1  the.r  Lan,ls.  whieh  I  li,.d  gene.-.i.  ,0  h.v  hy  ..,....■,  th.-y  pavin,^  no  aek,.owl,.,lu....u..(  to 
!'.■  iMng.  \\h..n...pon  being  n.nvineed  of  (hat  .h-livt  hv  the  ivsoh.lion  ot  y-  .lnd,u,.s  the 
"•"I'l-  l.>.-  •h-M-  ow,.  ease  &-  ,p.i,.,  ^  that  of  Ha-ir  l'ost...-iiy  whi,.),  olh.Mwise  .night  have  laMen 
I'Hler  the  h.sh  ol  su.r.r.ling  (  ;ov.m„o.s,  wilhonl  the  h-ast  .nun.niri..^  have  .rnewed  their 
atents,  w.th  a  .vs.MVat,,.,.  ..t  a  .,.,lai„  (^.it-L'.„t  I.,  th.-  King  to  the  noe  sn.all  advaneen.ent  of 
i.x  Ifev.M.ne,  \'  this  .h.n,-  with  g,-.„..al  salisla,lion  \-  of  whi,.h  non,.  will  in  ll„.  I.-ast  eon.plain 
hut  on  111,'  ,',inli-ai-y  .'xpi-ess  th,.Mi.s,'!v,'s  lliaiiMul  (or  it 

•M'  Sa.,(.-n  su.e  wh,-n  h,.,.  wi„l   this  A.ti,.l,.  ag-'  n,,.,.  ,|:,1  „ol  .„,>si.!,.r  (la-  obli.adon  thai  w,s 

"'•""  "•V"!"'  '"  ="'^'""'''  '^''"-"   '">•■'■"■■"  i"  ••"rseve.-al  sta.io.is,   lar  1,-ss  l„w  in,„nsisl,..,l  it 

was  u,ih   his  „lli,v  ,0  h,v  ,1,,.  „„|y  p.,s.„.  agg.vived  a(  (he  a.lvaiavin.MK  ot  his   .Ma(<-  L',.v.'nn,' 
^^llen  (h..  p.-opl,.  th,'i.,s,-lv,.s  that  a.v  eoneen,...!  aiv  not  onlv  salis(i,..l  hut  pl,.as,.l  with  it 

Ag;„„  h.v  |.,r,M-ts  (ha(  h,v  was  a  n.en.ber  of  (he  Conn,.!  wli,.i  tlu-v  uave  i(  for  their  ,.pini,M. 
>l'.'l  <lH.s,.  torn,..r  ra.,.„,s  w,.,v  i,isulli,i..„(  .V  was  (he,.  ,laylv  .■o,.s,..,|in,  ,.,  ,1,,  passi,.g  of  ....w 
''".'s.     As  lor.sun.s  of  n,ony  ..xa.t,,!  I  „un  |  hav  nveiv,.,!  two  I,,,,,,!,-,..!  po,„„l  fnun   Uansla.-r 

'U(  ,  s  no.lnng  ,0  wlia.  my  p,.np,isi,s  wo,.l,|  hav.-  a , ,1  1,,  a,r„nlin.  ,0  ,h,.  alo,v.n,.,„i,„„.l 

KL'iilation,  hi','  lia\ing  a  vast  'I'lai't  of  Land 


niy  I 

(lii-t 


than 


"•|;""   Ib'.npsl...!    1    .-.'..'l  „„,.  hun.hv.i   po, by   ,;,,,y  1   „„,    i„  ,'„„|..    ,,,,,;,,,,   ,^    ,.^„.    1,,^^ 

•  '  'luisits,  (l„.y  having  ,ip„anls  ofo,,,'  In •,..!  thonsa,:,!  A,'.vs-|  own  alsoe  I  hav.' ,-,.,.,'iv,".'i 

V  n..„l,v,  po,.,i,ls  Iron,  the  Cii.y  .,f  v.,,,  y,,,,,,  ,v  have  u.ant,'.!  th..,n  ..othin.  ,„o,v  (ban 
^^lKl    (h.'y  ba.l  in,,,,  „,y  pn.,l,.,...ss,..s.  .V  ,s  .,ow  beli.re  his  Ma"  lor  a  .■onlirination. 

'  '"•  l-^m,!  that  M'  Sant.',,  eon,plai,.s  of  „,  he  mmI,  a  gr.'ivan.v  is  tl,..  Do.'k  uh„h  lb,'  town  at 
-'•  -  i.  pn.p,'r  ehaig,.   hav.'  taken  t,„.„  ,|,.'  S...  ^  .layly  a,v  at  vast  .'xp..,,,,'  ,0  ...aintain.  ^ 

...t  „s,'  ,la.y  make  ,,t   n  ,s  ,„„  my  |„iMn,..s  „,  en.p.hv  hnt   as  to   tb.'i,    s,'lli,„  „.  v   vabie  of 

;;    "■"    '';'":'''''l   i'""",l   lor   ...y   „>,.   i.,.l,„ly   lals...      Ami  as  t,n  .ho> l„.r  s,„ s  :.   z...  ;i0  ^ 

.    I.om.,1,  „s  no,  so...  I  uas  n..^..r  eov..,o„s  ,0  take  In,,.,  ih.'  poor  pb-  ubat  tbe>-  ,„nld  not 

^.■  spa,-,'  the  .Nr,ela,y  is  ,..y  witness,  but  if  I  ha.l.  it  ,...v,.r  a.nou..(..d  (o  n.y  I'.p.is,,..  ...'eordi.,.. 
I"  the  n'gulali,,.,  afoH'sai,!  '  .'-"omi.,^ 


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Anitwrr  t«i  Ciiplri 

HiMllVMl.     Ml'lll- 


M.'rrilln  II 
'I'lu'  I'lirm 


Besides  tlie  ("liiiiu;t'  lieiein   l)e(<)re  iiiisvvcred  were  found  seventl  memoriiiidiirns 

of  wliat    M'  Siiiileii    iiiteiiiled   to  eoiiii)liiin   nu,-'  iiiee.     Aiiini)<r  wliicli  there  heinia; 
Rome  tilings  not  nienlioned  in  tin'  H;iid  Cliarf^e,  the  siiine  lis   I   presiiine  not   lieiiifr  jierfected,    I 
prestMiie  I'lirtlier  to  trouhh-  _voiir  r,()|)"  with  wiiiit  I  liiive  to  say  therein  in  my  vindication. 
,.,„,i,j..,  j;,,,,,  I  :>i"  Koi-i-ey  M'  Santen  has  not  a  ix'tler  memory.     'I'iie  Kings  sliare  of  Cohhys 

sliip  came  hy  appri/.ement  to  I!)".  7".  C.'',  wiiich  wa.s  hy  Judge  I'ahner  paid  into 
('apt"  Santen's  own  hands  as  appears  hy  the  Testimony  of  (Japt"  J'almer 

As  to  W  Merrilts  house  it  does  not  pay  soe  nnicli  rent  as  dipt"  Santen  pretends 

md  is  too  (juite  out  of  repaire,  ready  to  drop  down 
And  as  to  tlie  F'arm  hee  niiglit  hav<!  remembered  tliat  T  sliewed  him  a  letter 
fiom  S''  P.  iiathurst  wherein  was  intimated  that  his  royal  Highness  now  his  Ma'>  was  pleased  1 
should  have  hoth  the  Farm  &  the  hoii.-e  during  the  lime  of  my  (ioveniinent  of  this  jjlace 
<..k,r«ii.m»„  ''"'"'  ^'"'^''''^  house   I   am  glad  Ciipl"  Sautin   has  found  soe  considerahle  a  rent, 

for  my  pari  I  never  rereived  a  peny  for  it.  therefore  I  shall  now  eliarge  seventy 
two  pounds  ni(U-e,h.-iiig  four  years  rent  to  ('apt"  Sanlen's  account  for  which  hee  has  not  yd 
given  the  King  Cn'dit — There  was  a  Cooper  liv'd  in  llu  next  house  to  it  and  paid  twelve  or 
fifteen  pmmds  |l^luu  lor  which  I  find  no.'  Credit  given  to  the  King  in  ('apt"  Saiitens  liooks,  since 
the  Cooper  1. 'ft  the  poorest  pson  in  the  town  would  not  live  in  if,  it  heiug  ready  to  droj)  down  vV 
Cok.'rs  is  not  in  a  lielli'r  conilitioii,  soe  iiad  they  are  that  its  a  wonder  to  every  body  they  stand 
yet.  |[n]  soe  much  that  when  I)--  limes'  hroughl  meo  my  I-ord  Mi<ldlet(ms  order  to  let  him  have 
them  and  I  shewed  them  to  him,  hee  would  not  live  in  them 

Two  or  three  years  agoe  Sir  .lolni  Werden  sent  nice  an  order  to  give  a  long  Lease  of 
them  to  any  that  would  take  it,  I  have  not  met  with  any  such  person  \:  I  am  sure  if  rehnilt  hy 
till'   King,   it   will   not   give   him   the   interest  of   his  nu)ny  and   Merrills   house   is   in  the  same 

'' lilion,  as  appears  hy  the  return  of  a  survey  made  hy  some  of  the  Council  &•  Carpenters 

scut  to  view  it 

Aniiiui„„i,„,w  As  for  the  husine.ss  helwi'en    M'"  Santen  &   M'  Antil!   its  a  thing  soe  scandalous 

that  I  will  not  trouhle  your  Lop'  with  ;ui  ;iccount  of  it  only  this  Til  say  that  .M'' 
Antill  sent  severall  to  him,  and  I  sjioke  to  him  myself  to  letl  him  know  that  M'  AntiU  would 
hi'c  satislied  with  an  acknowledgement  that  hee  had  done  him  wrong  in  speaking  those  scandalous 
worils,  iV  ihal  it  was  the  elfe<ts  of  drink  Hut  M'  Sanlen's  I'riile  was  such  that  hee  would  no! 
dee  i!,  hut  coutinui'd  to  juslily  what  li.'c  had  said.  Whereuiioii  M'  Antill  took  out  the 
execution  against  hin;  (hee  not  being  then  of  the  Council)  l)nt  before  y'' serving  sent  him  the 
like  message  as  before  with  the  same  ellect.  Wheieupoi.  lli'  Kxecutiim  was  served 
'■'"'""'"'""••  As  (or  f.arkens  ease  I  refer  to  (he  orders  of  e.mncil  here  with  sent 

And  as  (or  the  Kings  concerns  going  in  a  right  Channell  I  am  sure  they  never  can  where  hee 
has  powers.  As  lor  desiring  a  List  of  his  Mat"  (iuii  rents  iV  mv  d>'nyiug  it  to  him.  Its  wlioly 
untrue,  ((>r  hee  has  a  bonk  with  an  ace'  of  all  the  (^lit-rents  that  then  were  to  hi-  (bund 
nii'iiiioiied  in  the  l.'eciuds  of  I'aicnis  kept  in  the  SecretaryH  otlice,  which  I  caused  Coker  to 
draw  out  oii  purpose  liir  him. 

.'^milli  kejpt  the  key  of  the  (Iranery  ami  what  corn  1  receiM'd  for  mv  own  use  o'- the  use  of 
the  Cairison  was  taken  out  by  Coker  and  it  was  shown  to  M'  Smith  where  I  gave  credit  to  llie 
King  lor  it  in  my  books,  afterwards  linding  that  Santen  gave  noe  credit  to  the  king  (or  what 
Cm-n  e.nue  into  the  (Iraiu'ry,  I  took  the  key  from  Smith  \'  gave  it  to  James  Larkens  wil'u  order 


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Ira 


to  him  to  give  receipts  for  what  should  bee  brought  in  &  to  give  an  account  of  it  to  Smith  that 
hee  might  enter  it  upon  tiie  Books 

r„n,„  P„,„,er  IIi'«  does  judge  Palmer  and  M'  Graham   wrong,   for  they   are  persons  lookt 

upon  by  the  Lounc.l  as  fittest  (or  those  en.ploym"  they  are  in,  viz  J'almer 
Judge  &  Graham  Attorney  for  the  King.  And  if  M'  Santen  would  speak  truth  hee  nn.st 
needs  say  they  both  have  been  very  servic^eabie  for  the  King  in  the  advancen.ent  of  his  Revenue. 
&  that  they  stdl  continue  with  their  utmost  endea-  soe  to  bee  And  though  their  wav  of  living 
.s  by  the  Law  yet  their  n.anagement  has  been  such  by  arbitration  &  such  other  mild  courses 
that  w[h]ere  there  was  ten  Actions  tbnnerly  there  is  not  one  now  And  the  Council  had  soe  good 
an  opinion  ot  Capt"  Palmer  that  hee  was  thought  the  fittest  to  be  the  Judge  of  y-  Court  for  the 
Kings  aliairs 

As  for  Sloops  &c  going  from  this  to  Xewfbun.iiand,  if  'twas  against  (he  acts  of  navigation,  bee 
dul  lU  to  admit  soe  many  to  enter  &  clear  to  &  from  thence,  without  soe  much  as  talking  notice 
of  U,  t  1  bee  and  Ma,or  Brockhells  (ailing  out,  hee  took  occasion  to  sei.e  his  Sloop  which  the 
M!!'''f    n         ','        "  "'"'"  ,*"  '"'  ""'■'  "'"''"""'•  '''-'"''•t"'<»   taking  securitv  from  him  till  his 

V     el  lir  '"■      r""i  "■'■'■'  "'"""  "^  ''^''^'"^  "'"""«  ''"■'"  *  «'"-'^^''"S  '»-  '"«  Instruction,  „oe 
vessel  has  gone  from  hence  thither  since 

And  had  I  not  relyed  soe  much  upon  Capten  Santen  none  had  gone,  &  for  his  sake  I'll  not 
iiiisi  to  anotlier  soe  much  again 

^r  Santen  was  in  the  right  1  was  angry  to  find  a  Cart  load  of  goods  going  off  the  bridge  after 
..  up  the  Custom  house  without  Kntry  &  demanding  „f  ,he  man  how'long  they  lutl  lee, 
he.e  hee  answered  from  sev.m  in  the  morning,  without  any  officers  taking  notice  of  tlum,    Uno 
ny  speaking  to  >r  San.en  hee  (ell  excusing  his  oflicers  &  gave  mee  ill  .'rds-Wha         n  i 
bapned  I  refer  to  My  Lord  Neal  &  M^Mayn's  testimonies  that  were  tiien  witnesses  of  i         ' 
Js^for  ^^  ooistord  s  case  .  have  already  ivfi.rred  yo-  Lop'  u>  the  acco-  given  thereof  to  Sir  Ren  : 

The  IS-egro-Story  I  refer  to  the  .vcord  herewith  sent.  I  never  did  m.vthin,  since  I  came  into 
the  (.overmnent  without  the  advice  &  consent  of  V  Council  " 

The  Ship  Ci.arls  was  cleared  upon  Trial     M^  Santen  having  nothing  to  allege  against  her 

^  itd'i;;  Calu..  ^Zr  ""'""■"'"^"'  '"■  ^"'"^  '"  '""  '""  ^■''  ''-'  -""""'  "-  ^'--nm. 

The  Sloop  Fortune  condemned  an.l  my  own  share  as  wll  as  the  Kinns  forLriv..,,   fl.„  , 
man  having  done  wliat  hee  did  innocently  '  '^    '"'  ""    '"""' 

The  Sloop  I,evvis  cam.,  trom  Peltiguaves,  and  brought  here  some  of  our  people  who  hul 
b  en  taken  by  the  Spaniards  in  going  ,o  Jamaica  with  piovisi.  •  &  i.d  „..,  .  ,  !  i^ I,  '^ 
'IH'  Moop  coming  hither,  the  master  sent  up  word  from  Sandv  hook  that  hee  wo  Iw  .  .,t 
come  an.l  hve  here  win..],  ,  .illingly  grantd  hini  iibertv  to  .loe,  ^  i..  cmisZ  .m  h^ 
-nu.e,n  hnngmg  ,.o„„  our  peopU.   ,  forgave  the   King;and  mv  own  part    „         S  , 

h    U.S  condemned  with  the  proviso  that  if  hi.  M,,.,,  ,,,  ..„,  ;„,„,,,    .,,  ,■      J 

It;;;;  ;;:■;;:;':;;; ::  7"-!----.'"^  -'-"  >* <  -^  -.•.-•.i.-igiy  ,aken. .  w ;;,; 


r'\th 


LONDON   DOCdMENTS  :     V.  415 

To  tlie  three  &  twentieth 
rn'n"nnk"'i,Tri,w'    'J''"'  i'Dswer  tliercof  is  referred  to  tiu'  ucM 

llli'  Esiuli-8  Ac 

111  aiKswer  to  tlie  teutli  &  four  and  Twentieth  querie 

AVhnt  ,..r»iia,ion»  Kvurj'  Towii  ouglit  to  hiive  <i  Minister.  New  Yorli  lias  first  a  Chnnlain 
belonging  to  the  tort  of  the  Church  of  England;"  secondly  a  Dutch  Calvinist,^ 
thirdly  a  French  Calvinist,''  fourthly  a  Dutch  J^utheran^ — Here  bee  not  many  of  the 
Church  of  England;  few  Honiaii  Catliolicks;  abundance  of  Quakers  preachers  men  and 
Women  especially  ;  Singing  (iuakers  ;  Wanting  Quakeu, ;  8al)batariat;s  ;  Antisabbatarians  ; 
Some  Anabaptists  some  Iiidependanfs  ;  some  Jews  ;  in  short  of  all  sorts  of  opinions  there  are 
some,  and  the  most  part,  of  none  at  all. 

Thochimii  ''"''^'  <'n'at  Church  which  serves  both  the  English  &  the  Dutch  is  within  the 

Fort  ■vliich  is  found  (o  bee  very  inconvenient  therefore  1  desire  that  there  may 
bee  an  order  lor  tlii'ir  building  an  otiier,  ground  already  being  layd  out  for  that  purpose,  &  they 
wanting  not  money  in  ."Store  where  with  all  to  build  it 

The  most  p-'vailing  opinion  is  that  of  the  Dutch  Calvinists 

'I'd  till'  live  and  'rwcnticth 


AVIirl  onuree  »lo 


It   is  the  endeavor  of  all  ji'^sons  here  to  bring  up  their  Children  &  servants  in 
that  opinion  which  themselves  proU'ss;  but  this  1  observe  that  they  take  no  care  of 
the  conversion  of  their  Slaves 

Every  Town  &  County  are  obliged  to  maintain  their  own  poor,  which  makes  them  bee  soe 
careful  that  noe  Vagabonds,  Beggars,  nor  Idle  IVisoiis  are  sutlered  to  live  here 

Put  as  for  the  Kings  natural-born-subjects  that  live  on  long  Island  &  other  parts  of  Government 
I  lind  it  a  hard  task  to  make  them  pay  their  Mini-sters 

Tho  Doxgax 
My  Lords 

Since  my  writing  of  this,  on  Perusal  of  some  Papers  in  the  Secretarys  office,  I  found  some 
Memorandums  of  Sir  Edmond  Andios  whereby  I  understand  tliat  in  the  year  H\7^  bee  sent 
home  Capt"  Salisbury  for  England  to  let  his  Royal  Highness  now  his  Mat'  know  how  impossible 
it  was,  for  this  Covernment  to  subsist  withoiil  the  addition  of  Connecticut.  And  liee  himself 
went  with  some  soldiers  to  surprize  them,  intending  when  bee  had  done  it  to  keep  possession 
by  a  Fort  liee  designed  to  make  at  a  place  called  Seabrook  but  was  prevented  by  the  opposition 
of  two  Com|)any's  of  men  then  lodged  there  ready  to  goe  out  ag"  the  Indians  with  whom  they 
were  in  Wair 

.Much  less  It  can  subsist  now  without  it,  being  at  more  expence  than  in  the  time  of  Sir 
Edmond  &  having  lost   Delaware,  &  soe  conseipiently  the   I'eltry  Trade  which  is  not  much 

'  Til.'  following  cl.'ivyiii.'ii  w.ic  iliaplains  in  (M.vonuir  Dont'nn's  tini,':  K.'V.  Dr.  (iuiii.i.N,  in  lilN.I;  H..v.  ,I,.sia-.  Claiike, 
who  wii»  cmniiwi,,,,..,!  .Inn.,  in,  ichi,  «,„!  «.,.»..,!  two  y..m•^  r.«  iipi"""  ''.v  tlu'  .■.•ililiciit..  in  Xrw  1„M-  Colonial  Mau,„cn,.J. 

X.K.VIII.,  .liitiil  (Iftnlur  7,    108(1.     II.'  nns  (.u<'i'..('(l..<l  bv  tlif  K.'V.  Ai.EXAsnKii  IssEs,  wliiis. nniiission  luiirs  .late  April  "d 

KlHii.  tl„„k«f  llmh,  VIII.,  lit,  :il,  ,111. —Kn. 

'^  It.'V.  11k.nri,i>.Ski,vvs;  ,li,.,|  in  Kill.   'i.  Collclinn,  Xew-York  Iliflorical  SoeMi/,  I.,  ;t'JO.  —  En. 
l'r..l.iiMy  till.  K..V.  Mr.  I'kiihct,  who  ia  nu.nli.m.'.l  as  niinist.T  of  the  Kron.-h  oonfin-gntion  in  LoisI.>r'«  time.  Xer    York 
Ilnriiini  iiliiri/  lllxlnri/,  II.  —  Kn. 

*    HvV.   BER.-iARI!!I  .\i:r\airs,       ]\f-  i.iiV 

■.m.      n,H,k  of  Denl,,  VIII,,  204.  —  F.i>. 


sif!  Doih.  Fabbhh-s,  nnri  was  niinistfr  ni  the  ihiiroh  in  1688.  Uetural  Snlrim,  iV. 


lv 

W'-- 

'$  •'. 

41« 

inCcrioiir  fo  tlmt  of  llic  ?> 


MOW-VOIMv  rOLONIAL  MANUSCRIPT; 

V,  l)i'si(l(\s  iinich  Oiiit-roiifs  niid  tlie  Kxcisc,  wliicli  would  Ii;ivc  1 


:i  very  roiisidcnibl,.  Ifrvcinif     An<l  (o..,  \\l,,it  lu'ljis,  lu-c  ImiI  tlics,-  fmni  Iv.st  &.  W.^st  .1. 


tX'CIl 


Wi'igliiiiir  tlii.switli  ll 


rscy. 


add  that  Colony  to  this,  w 

peopk'  thci-fof'  hiivc  Ix'i'ii  more  iiiclii' 


u-  Tvasoiis  iiioiviiiciitioncd,  T  Iioix-  his  Mjil>  will  hoc  graciously  ph-asfd  to 
liich  is  tht'  Ct.uiT  of  nil  Jiis  Domiiiioiis   in  Aincrica.     And  the 


occasions  more  Iioyaitv  tl 


id-s  scrvic 


id  I 


an  any  other  of 


I-ikewisf  I  am  to  givey''  Loj 


I'ait.s 


lavf  cxiircssfd,   upon  a 


dl 


I"  an  aci'o 


wiiich  came  to  Andxiy  to  conic  Iiiihcr  &■  enter— It  heiu"-  I 


luit  that  sinci'  I  received  my  Instructions,  I  caused  n  Vessel 


l)otli  agreeah]'.!  to  iiiv  Instructions  aiul  W 


le  opinion  of  the  Council  that  it  was 


I 


iiier  practice,  espi'cialy  in  the  time  of  Sir  Kdni''  Andros 


m  now  inCor'ned  that  the  |)eop!(^  of  IVnsiiv;tni;;   !i 


more  this  as   I   ha\ 


the   Indians,  upwards  of  L'lM)  packs  of  nea\ 


iid  hist  vciir  ("r 


•oni 


own  to  the  SkonshilP  &  will 


■e  reason  to  helei-,  e,  which   if  not  prevented,  his  M 


have 


i"  UHist  not  expect  this 


■overnm'  can  maintain  it  s,  ,t,    hcsides  that  it  will  wholy  depopulate  both  this  Town  &  Albany 


One  Ifogers  the  \Veii,dimaster  bciu!;  I 


theniony  from  him,  to  which  hee  reliniicd   lor  answer:  tl 


g  ll)und  iiidchted  to  the   King  in  .fli)l)-l 7-7^  I  demandeJl 


would  liv 


lilt  hee  was  M'  Santen's  servant   & 


mad 


c  and  dye  by   liiwi  &  woul.l  not  jiay  it  without  his  order.     On  which  an  Kxtent 


le  out  aiiaiust  him  i*;- 


was 


<ir  .M''  S:i[ii]tcn  to  ihi-  contrary  as  will 


iv  hee  taken  ihereiipoii  \'  put  into  I'risor 


|>I'  it,  whi<h  1  was  will 


Where  ader  many  endeavors 


i  am  afraid  wee  si 
iieiu 


iiig  to  take  rather  than  losi-  t 


ppear  by  I  he  Minutes  of  Council,  hee  at  last  paid   ll  Id 


he  whole 


lall  not  have 


informed  that   M''  Smith  1 


soe  good  an  account  of  the  rest  of'  the  debts 


of  Capt"  Paliiu'r  iV  .M"- ( 


rali.im 


that  I 


las  neve,  ac<'ounted  with  M'  Santen  and  having  the  opinion 


niony  as  hee  has  received  to  his 


lee  is  accountable  to  the  Kintr  at  1 


east  lor  soe  much  of  tli 


same 
1 


I  ha\ 


('  caused  him  fo  h 


own  use  on   pretence  ol'  Salarvs  without  any 


sted 


authority  for  tl 


1  ail  aclioii  of  account  at  his  .Ma'"  suit,  upon  which  b 


•s  a  pris.mer  to  ausw.-r  it  at  the  Court  appointe.l  for  the  management  of  his  Mat>'  ifevei 
M' Santen  since  his  comuiitm'  hath '1 


in  our  own  defence.  Wee  are  force't 
what  wee  have  done 


leeii  soe  unruly  &  abu 


sive  to  nice  and  the  Council  tliat 


to 


him   home,  threatning  us  with  Chains  at  least  I 


or 


•'"""'■i'""  T/i<-  iiamis  of  if  CiiuiiriJorn 

Major  Antlmny  Mrockhells  Stephen   \  Courtlandt 

Frederick  Flipson  .lolin  Spragg 

(iervis    liaxter 

The  Council  thought  lit  not  to  give  M^  Santen  his  Oath,  as  appears  by  the  Minutes  of  (\.uncil 
John  \oung^-  had  his  oath  given  him,  hut  hee  lives  ir.O  mih>s  from  this,  and  \xm  uoc  estate  of 
his  own  and  very  old,  that  it  is  a  thing  impossible  tor  him  to  serve— 

'  Quf    Soliiivlkill,  —  Ki,. 

•  John  Yo..m«,  of  S.m,l,„l,l,  ].   1., „„.  ,;,„,  ,,„,.„   y,,,,,,,,,  ,„i„i„..,  .,f  „„„  ,„„.„    ^,. ,„„;,,,.  ^^  ^,^  _^^^ , 

nc.o.„,,«„u.,l  l„,  ,a,h,.r  f,,,,,,  i„„„„.,i,.,„  ,.,  |.,„„.  ,., ,  ;„  ,„„,     „..  ,..„u  „  ,„.„.,m,e>,t  ,.«rt  iu  a..t«c «  tl..-  ■■•.n«li-l.  t.„v„«, 

m.  t  K.  «..,    ,.,,,1  of  I.,,,,,.  I.l„„.l,  tVom  .1,,.   I.„t,l,  in  l,l,-,;«;  r.-|.r,..onto,l  S„„tl,oM  at  tho  mooting  of  n,.i..«„,o,  „t  ll.„,,.,t,.,.,l 

"  •^''"■"■'';  7'"'"  :.'""   "  •"'""•"  "^  ""•  >•>'•-■'"  '•■'»*  «-r..  firM,  pro,„ul««t..,l;  fill..,l  variou,  civil  «„,!  „nli<«rv  orti,.,.«  in 

tl...  prov,,,..,.  M,ol,  .,s  .M,„M.tr«l,,  .-olon..!  „f  ,„e  Miii.i,,  lli^-l,  Shcilf,  ro,„„,is,i„n,.r  for  rn.min.-  ,!,.  l„,„„,l,.,.v  lini.  .„..„• , 

s.r.'.  .'".    "";":"'"""^"''  ""'^  '"^■'"''" "f  "'«  K«---»tive  Council  of  NcwYoik,  Av.     U,.  «,.« M,,p,.n,l,.,l  f, ,  ,i,..  I„„  o.li 

SI.  O,.,ol,..r,  1..8,    l...cau.,  1...  .IcUmUhI  "many  „«,.,!  ..„,I  niokly  nu.,.  unfit  for  ..Tvio,. I  ,„|,..r,  „  ill 1  anns  or  .loth,,"  „  1,,,, 

I .«  Governor  ordered  »  draft  ro„.  ,1„.  ,„i|i,i,.  „f  s,„r„lk  , „,,,  ,n  .ha.  yenr,  to  d..f..nu  .1..  fron.i,..>.   Council  Hi«uir.,  V. 

Allen  MVf.  ho  died  in  1.188.  Htr.-d  71 ;  Tl pMU,  ,„y>.  in  piilH,  «ur,..l  7:,.  _  K„. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:    V. 


417 


J  here  b.-ing  a  clause  in  my  Instructions  wherein  I  am  limited  not  to  act  without  five 
therefore  M'  John  f^pragg  an.l  Major  Jervis  Baxter  going  for  Kngland.  and  there  not  beini,  a 
8u(li.-ient  number  to  u.alve  a  quorum,  I  have,  by  \ertue  of  a  clause  in  my  letters  I'.t.mts 
nui.owr.ng  n.ee,  in  case  of  absence  out  of  the  Govennent,  death  or  suspension  to  add  of  the 
prmc.pal  treehoiders)  given  the  oath  to  Judge  Palmer  and  Nicholas  Bayard  ti,,;  present  Mayor 
to  serve  m  the  Council  untill  his  Mal^'  pleasure  bee  known 

And  whereas  there  is  a  clause,  in  my  Instructions  to  send  over  the  names  of  six  persons 
more  (.tt  to  supply  the  Vacancy  of  the  Couucil  six  of  the  fittest  I  find  in  this  tiovernment  are 
as  foliowetli 


Mathias  Nichols     Judge 
James  Graham 


William  Smith 
Gabriel  Minvielle 


Frances  Rumbouls 
Major  Nicolas  Deniyre 


rmjmKwa  of  the  Onomh<ja  and  C\ujwja  Indians. 

[New- York   Pui.iTS,  I,  :l:i8.] 

Proposition  or  Oration  of  the  Onnondages  and  Cayouges  Sachims  made  in  the 
Town  Hall  Albany  befon>  the  Right  IIon'"«  the  Lord  Howard  of  Eflinglnm 
(ioverno'  of  \irginia  &  Col.  Thomas  Dungim  Gov^  of  New  York  upon  thJ 
a**  day  of  August  1GS4. 

Brother  Corlaer. 

Your  Sachim  is  a  great  Sachim  and  we  are  but  n  small  people,  when  the  English  came  to 
Manhatans  that  is  N  York,  Aragiske,  which  is  now  called  N'irginia,  and  to  Jacjuokrana-gare 
now  called  Maryland,  they  were  but  a  small  people  and  we  a  great  people,  and  finding  they 
were  goo,  people  we  gave  them  land  and  treate.l  them  civillv,  and  now  since  vo«  are  a  great 
people  and  we  but  a  sn.all,  you  will  protect  us  from  the  rreneh,  which  if  you  do  not,  we  shall 
ose  all  our  hunting  n,  1  Bevers,  The  French  will  have  all  the  Bevers,  and  are  angry  with  us 
for  bnngmg  any  to  you.  ^ 

Brethren. 

Wee  have  putt  all  our  land  mul  our  selfs  under  the  Protection  of  the  great  Duke  of  York,  the 
brother  ot  ymu-  great  Sachim;  we  have  given  the  Sus.p.ehanne  Uiv..-  which  we  wonn  with  the 
sword  to  this  Government  and  desire  that  it  may  be  a  branch  of  that  great  tree  that  grows 
l.ere.-.  a.se  topp  reaches  to  the  sunn,  under  whose  branches  we  shall  shelter  our  selves  from 
the  trench  or  any  other  people,  and  our  tire  burn  in  your  houses  and  your  fire  burns  with  us, 
and  we  iles.re  that  it  always  n.ay  be  so,  and  will  not  that  any  of  your  I'enns  people  shall 
settle  up.m  the  Susquehanne  Hiver;  for  our  young  folks  or  soldiers  ar.  like  wolfs  in  the 
woods,  as  you  Sachim  of  Virginia  know,  we  having  no  other  huul  to  leave  to  our  wives  and 
children. 

W.-e  have  putt  our  selves  under  the  great  Sachim  Charles  that  lives  over  the  great  lake,  and 
we  do  give  you  Two  White  Drest  Dear  Skins  to  be  sent  to  the  great  Sachim  Charles  That  he 


HI. 


53 


F«l 


H't 


418 


.    ! 


Ni:\\-V()|{K   COLOXIAI-  MANMrS(Mni>'|'S. 


mny  wnl,-  iip.m  ll„.m.  nn.l  p.illn  Rivat  UrM  S.-.,l,- )..  tl.,-....  Tl,;,t  wo  do  putt  ll,..  S'ns,|.u.I,nMn.< 
Ifiv.M-  al.ovo  11...  \V,.s1mm(m'  ..r  lUlls  mikI  nil  ll,..  ,vsl  ..f  our  liir.<l  iM..l..r  Ihr  mvnl  Duk..  of  York 
'""Ho  no  l)o,!y.-Ks,.,  om-  hvlhin.  l.iM  s.'n  mils  wnv  as  fnlluTM  to  o,ir  vviv.'-s  an.l  .•liiMrni,  mikI 
.lul  givo  us  lliva.l  Nvli.Mi  w,.  w.Mv  in  n.v.l  „r  ii,  aiul  wo  will  ncilhrr  jovn  ()urN..|v..s  nor  our 
l-a...i  to   any   otlirr  (Jovornni'  Hum.   this,   an.l   this   I'n.posilion    wo  .l.-siro    Ihat   Cularr   Iho 

'•'"■'''"'  "'">'  ■'' "^■'•""  <"  \'""-  P'-'"  '^'"•I'i"!  t;harlos  ll.at  Dwells  ov.t  (ho  groal  Lako  with  this 

I..'ltot  Wan.pnn,  l>oo,u.  an.l  anolh.T  sn.all.T  Itoll  iWr  tho  Duk.-  of  York  his  l.rolhor,  an.l  wo 
givo  a  llovor  lo  (ho  Ctnlaor  I.)  s.Mi.i  .)vor  this  proposition. 

An.l  yon  uroal  man  .)!•  Niriiinia,  nn-aniuK  tho  l..)r.l  KHin-liani  (Jovorn'' .)(•  Virjiinia  \V..  M 
y.n.  know  that  Cr.-al  l'..n..  .li.l  sp.'ak  to  us  horo  in  (".n-laor's  In.nso  l.v  his  Agonts,  an.l  .l.-sin-.l 
<->  Ihiv  tin-  Sus.pu.hanno  Jfivor,  l.nl  wo  w,.nl.l  not  h.^ark.-n  t..  him  nor  .-om..  nn.l.M-  His 
(iovornm.Mit,  an.l  (lioroloro  .l...Mim  y.ai  to  ho  wiln.'ss  of  what  w.-  n..w  .lo  and  ll.at  w  havo 
al.-.-a,ly  .lono  an.l  l.^tt  y.mr  livin.l  that  liv.'s  .nor  tl,.-  ,i;.vat  lak.'  k..ow  that  w.-  a.v  a  Hr.-..  n,.,ipIo 
unit.ni!;  ...ir  .solv.'s  to  what  saoh.-n.  wo  ploas.>,  a.i.l  .1..  -ivo  y..u  on.-  l.,-av..r  skin.. 
This  is  a  tnio  t\.py  Tianslatod,  C'o.npa.-od  &,  itovisi'd  p'  ..... 

Ifi'll'   l..\-.V(jSTO,\. 


l"..d.>rsod 


N.  Y.irk  t?  August  ICiSl 

I..dia.i  Pi'oposalls  lo 

I'oll.  D.ii.gaii.     Ii'oiid  IS  Mav.  S7. 


Petifion  of  ///<■  Co»iiiii.\'S(iru^'  of  AUhvii/. 

[Non-ViTk    .'iipi'i-.,  ..  dW. ) 

T..  tl.o    Right    H.)n-"   Thomas  Dongau    Lion'  and   Covorn^  ( :...,"  ..f    tho    I'.ovi.ioo    ..f   Now 
^oik  &i* 

Tho  r..tio.'.ii  of  tho  (^).nll.issi(HloI•s  for  tl...  Town  of  Allmnv. 
llumhhj  Shittvth 

That  .>f  lalo  y..a,s  tho   F.vn.-h  n.i.lor  p.vt.Muv  of  p.-..pagating  tho  Cl.i-istian  Faith  among  tho 
Indians  hav  mu.h  i..,-.oaoh...l  upo..  tho   l...iim>  tra.i.-,  a...l  havo  likowiso  .Irawn  awav  ...any  of 
o'.r  Iml.ans  lo  lhon.s.'I..,.s,  hy  ..„.a..s  wl,...v.,f  tho  T.a.lo  of  this  pla.r  is  ..,...•!,  ,li,.,inish...i  "an.l 
Iho   l...T..as..  .,1   Ins  Ma"  IJovo.mo  ol.stn.ot...!.  for  l{,.m,..lv  whor.-of  tl.oro  will   ho  nothi...^  n.oro 
oll...-t>.all  m  g,„..mg  satisfa..tion  to  y'  In.lians  and  l.oing  o..n,h.oivo  to  r.-iraii,  th.Mn  Iron,  tho 
lln.noh,  thon  that  y..'  Hon'  i.,  your  gr.>at  wisdom  will  tak,"  .-mv  that  tl.oso  llr,-...!.   I'ri.-sls  that 
aro  m  tl.o  In.l"  (\,sih.s  n.ay  l.o  ron.ov.-.l,  as  in  p.irsnan.v  of  tho  K.-iiorat.-.l   1',-oposalls  of  v 
Indians,  fho.r  IMa.vs  supply,.,!  wit).  English  .apahU.  to  instruot  &  oo..t,nno  ll......  in  y-  knowlo.l-o 

ol  tho  t'hi-isiian  Woligion. 


'   i;vM..„l!^  »„  M.l.r..vl«ti„„  „f  ;;„.«„„...„n,'A.,A,  .1,,.  M„l„.«l.  «o,-,l  f,.r  ■■I'all,.'   0\v!hU,n',  Synnfm 


»,  3S7.  —  E.i. 


LONDON  noCUMKN'I'S  :     V. 


419 


Yor  |.,,r.,|„,,,,,i,,„i ,,,_,,  ,,,,.y  tlii.t  y..MI„norvv„„l,l  1,,.  plrascd  t,,.  .•..l.l.v.ss  inil..  Hi.  Mti' 

III  llH'ir  l)i>lialf  timl,  diii^  care  may  Ix;  takni  in  the  I'n'iiiisrs. 
And  yo"-  I'd"  as  iu  duly  lioiind  sliall  ever  iiiay  iV,;. 


Kiidorsud 


108(5 
I'l'ticoii  of  the  Coiiuu" 

of  AII>aiiy 
'J'liat   y"   llVfiicli    may 
l)i(  removed    from    IIk- 
Seltlem'"  of  y  Indians 
belonging  loyM'ln/jtlisli. 

Keed  from   M'   Sjiragg 

!l"'  May  I  (is? 

Head  Is"'  Muv. 


J'l/ifion  of  th,'   Frcuh  />j;,ff.s/(i/if.s  of  jWif-VorL 
[Ti;,vNsi.ATi:i)  n:,,M    i  a  i;  i-i:i;N.;n.  j 

[  Nc»-Y..rt  I'liiiiTj.,  1.  )i,Vj.  1 

To  .Mylord, 

Mylor.1  Dongan  Cm'  for  llie  King  in  tiu'  Countries  of  Ameriea. 

Tl,e  iM-eneh  iVo.es.an.s  l.u.nl.ly  sn,.|,iieate  an<I  represent,  that  tliey  are  infJnit.-lv  ohh'-^ed  to 

he  Ko,g  lor  havmg  so  nn„.h  goodness  for  then,  and  for  .-onsenling,  as  you  have  taluM,  the  tronl.le 

totest,ly,thatti,ose  who  will  repair  to  tins  IVovin-v  should  enjoy  son.e  speeial  advantages! 

1  I"'-'''"'''  the  let, t.om.rs  hope  from   his  Majesty's  Ch-u.enev  that  he  uill  not  refuse  them  the 

";■ ■  !,"'>■  'f ."""'  ='"  l"'-^'^"'!"  '•.■si..M.._that  is,  that  Merehanls  Masters  of  Vessels  and  OtherH 

vvlu.  svdl  settle  ,n  this  Country,  n.ay  hav,-  the  privilege  of  tra.ling,  going  and  eoming  iu  &  ,o  all 
ph.ees  m  Amen..a,  Islands  an.l  Mainlan.l  that  ar..  under  the  Kings  dounnion  without  the 
<.overnors  o(  said  Countries  giving  them  any  trouhle,  dislurhing  their  Con.meree  and  treatin.^ 
then,  othervv.se  than  as  his  Majesty's  Natural  Sul,je,.ts  ;  inasu.ueh  as  the  Petitioners  swea^r 
'•;'"l;'l'l'-  olH'.li.M.ee  to  the  King.  a<k„ou  ledging  him  f  r  their  Sovereign  Lord,  I'roteetor  an.l 
M.uetaetor  to  whou.  they  will  take  au  Oath  of  Fidelity  which  they  sliall  ohserve  to  the  last 
lireath  t)l   their  lives. 

■I'l"-  I'elitio.h.rs,  y\y  Lord,  apply  to  your  Lordship  as  to  a  Channel  through  which 
th..  Kmg's  lav..urs  How  to  th.Mu,  l...s..,.ching  you  to  be  pleased  to  write  to 
bis  Maj.-sty  that  he  may  have  the  Charity  to  or.ler  sai.l  Governors  of  th.. 
l>l:i.vs  s.d.|..et  to  him,  ,iuly  to  re.rive  the  IV'titiouers  who  shall  have  yot.r 
lMssp.,rls  an.l  to  act  towar.ls  them  as  towards  His  Majt'slv's  Subjects  which 

"  ' ■''"•"■y  i"  ••r<l«''-  that  th..  I',.|itioners  may  subsist  i'n  this  Province.     That 

%vdl  .■n.'ourage  them  to  establish  tlu.ms.'lves  ther,.,  and  to  attract  others  who 


420 


NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Endorsed 


cvoiitiiiilly  will  grrntly  pnlianre  and  angnipnt  these  rnuiitries.  Wlint  will 
allbn'.  you  My  Lord  s:itisfiU'tioii  the  retitioiiers  shall  accomplish  with  all  tiieir 
power,  being  your  Excellency's 

Most  humble,  most  obedient,  most  faithful 
nnd  obliged  Servants 

Jean  Bouteillier,  for  all. 
N.  York     IfiSf. 
Petition    of    the    ffrench 
Protest'  to  be  permitted 
to  settle  there 

Rec'  from  M'  '"^pragg 
!>  May  1(1>7 
Read  1 S  Mav  S7. 


Governor  Dongan  to  the  Lord  President. 

[Ncn-Vnrk  Knin-,  II.  140.] 

^^y  Lord 

Th,ron,.,i,.r,u.in>,r  '^''"^  Continued  delay  of  the  Collector  to  trive  in  his  accounts  hath  hindrcd  M' 
'"^priigg  for  at  least  these  twelve  months  to  go  for  Kngland  with  the  Acts  of 
As.semhly:  hut  I  have  it  last  forced  his  Hooks  &  ra|)ers  from  iiim;  and  his 
Accdiiipts  are  audited  by  whicli  he  is  fdumi  indchted  to  the  King  near  ."idOO"  wliich 
is  a  great  hardship  upon  me  cr)ming  hither  iii  ti.iies  when  ,dl  things  were  in  great 
disorder  and  before  a  settled  Keveiiue,  so  that  J  was  forced  to  disburse  all  that  little  stock  I 
had  &  engaged  my  crediit,  to  perform  what  necessity  obliged  to  do  lor  the  Kings  Servii'e. 
ii.r.r.toihpri,nrto  1  iiunibly  refer  your  F.i-dp  to  the  charge  against  the  Collector  the  orders  of 
of  ihetuurii""""  Council  that  relate  to  him,  my  answer  to  the  heads  of  fncpiiry  which  were  sent 
tome;  and  several  other  I'apers  which  I  humbly  entreat  your  Li'idp  to  re(piest 
that  his  Maf  will  be  pleased  to  hear,  they  relating  to  his  .Maty"  affairs  not  only  in  this  but  some 
other  parts  of  America. 

.vrs„ni.nn.,u«.,rn.  ^'x  ''"'■''  t'i«'  Couiicill  here  have  been  much  straitned,  by  (d)liging  the  number 
to  be  seven  M'  Santen  one  of  them  was  not  tlinuirhl  fitt  by  the  Cotincill  to  have 
a'i>'',X7'''''  *•'«  oi'tl'  J-'iven  to  him  M'  Voinur  another  of  the  Council  is  v.'ry  ol.l,  &  lives  one 
iwu.,iiiiT.iiiiiii..i  Ilmidri'd  \-  i-'ifiy  miles  from  this  Citty  tw((  others  are  men  of  sue  great 
business  &  Trade  that  it  is  impossible  they  should  always  attend  theCouncill  and 
!.r'!''"i.i'li;;;'.u''r','a  >'  i«ii«'«'<ssarythat  either  Capt"  nrnekholes  or  Capt"  Ihixter  he  at  Albany;  & 
i^'m'l'iimt  Mr  lui.    therefore  desire  if  his   Mat'  pleases,  that    M'  .I(din  I'almer,  M' .lames  (Jraham,  M' 

imr.  Mr  Uriiliiiin 


Cull  Donirnii  Imii 
.-.■i/.'.l  lM»  II.L.ka 

Ilr.    ii,  riMIII'l  IH'lir 

;)iM»'li  ilrW.ir  lo 
tt)t>  King. 


JlVh^ir-n'ih'Mr  •^"■'"'''"*  I'iiyard,  .M^  (labriel  .Miiivielle,  M'  William  Smith,  M'  Trances  Lamboats, 
M'  .Matthias  Nichols,  or  so  many  of  them  as  his  Mat'  plea.-te  may  be  added  to  the 
five  with  some  yearly  allowance  to  the  CiHiiicill,  it  being  very  reiisonidde  becaii.se 
l',«r,;r,'i".'»*i,,i  •''•'>'  lleuleet  their  own  to  follow  'lis  >rit"  business.  W  Connecticut  Colony  iV 
uirru)  III,  i' I'inrij!'.    l'"iist  Jersey  be  added   this  (iovernmenl  \,  ill  very  well  defray  all   reipiisile  charges 


lliinilKiiilt.  M 
MrlM'lo    Hint    Ih> 
KiIiImI  Willi  »>Mia 
HlloWillli't' 


i 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    V. 


431 


I  humbly  beg  of  your  Lodp  to  dispatch  M'  Sprngg  with  as  much  speed  as  possible,  sevcrall 
occasions  very  much  requiriug  his  sudden  return  hither 

My  I.ord  all  my  accts  shall  be  sent  to  W  Blathwayt  audited  here  by  the  first  opportunity  and 
beleive  me  I  jiave  been  a  better  husband  in  managing  the  little  Revenue  of  this  place,  than  I 
ever  was  in  any  afVair  of  my  own  ;  and  doubt  not  but  his  Mat>  will  be  very  well  satisfied  with  me 

My  Lord  in  searching  for  the  Papers  relating  to  his  IMat>'  Revenue  (of  which  we  could  not 
find  many)  I  saw  a  charge  against  myself  with  some  other  Papers  a  Letter  to  his  IVrat>  and  a 
letter  to  your  Lodj)  which  I  take  the  liberty  to  send  to  your  L6dp  I  am  my  lionoured  Lord 
will    .11  respect 

Your  Lodp's  most  obedient  most 

Humble  Servant 

New  York  Thomas  Doxgax 

J'eby  22-1  Cs? 

P.  S 
My  Lord 


A  IVricMii  from 

I'<'ti''nn  friirji  y« 
l-'r<'ti>  h  [iilial>'ilU 
I*r!i(v»n  fri.fn 
Jil.ljjf  I'aliiii-r 


I  send  your  Lodp  a  Petition  from  the  Judges  of  this  i)lace;  &  humbly  desire 
that  some  thing  may  be  don.'  for  them,  it  is  otherwise  impossible  they  should  live 
in  so  expensive  a  Citty,  one  from  the  French  Inhabitants  &  another  from  Judge 
Palmer  in  particular  relating  to  a  suit  of  his  in  Chancery  his  Ma'"  affairs  recpiiring 
his  slay  hen-  1  could  not  give  him  leave  to  go  home;  and  ther.fore  take  the 
hi)iTty  humbly  to  recomnu-nil  him  to  your  Ludn  since  I  began  my  letter  M'  Santeu 
has  been  so  trouidesome  that  I  am  forced  to  send  him  liome  aiui  desire  your  L6dp 
to  give  onh'r  to  John  Wake  Mast'  of  the  Kli/abeth  Katheriiu'  to  whom  lie  shall 
deliver  him 

I  find  now  that  of  all  y'  debts  M'  Santen  pretends  to  have  been  standing  out  none 
will  be  received  they  iiaving  been  either  received  by  him  or  such  as  have  not  are 
soe  bad  nothing  is  ever  to  he  expected  of  thciu 

[be  is  very  abusive     l.'oiiue  i-  Riiscall  are  tli.-  civilcst  terms  he  gives  me  or  anv  of  the  Councill 
threatning  us  with  Chaines  at  least  tbr  what  we  have  done  to  him 

Jt  proves  a  mistake  there  was  no  letter  for  your  Lod].  only  one  for  his  Mat'. 


S.'n.ln  Mr  S«n. 

U-u  ItOIUU 


Thn  n,.hi  Mnn.l. 
ItlK  "Ut  «lll  II. il 


i 


m 


•.- 1'^ 


Mv  Lord 


Mr  I'BnIfn  f.>iiiiil 

I.  li.i.l.rnIO, 
Itl'li  I.IihI  I.I  Ilia 

Mm;  .V ii.t.'.l 

i>r  MinUt'iiif^iihin 


fr"l11  hlloRIlT, 


a/ot'ernor  Domjnn  to  the  Lml  Pre<tUciii. 

(Xo«-V..rli  rntri.  It.  llli ) 

M' Santeu  the  late  Collector  here  having  been  fouml  by  the  Auchtors  of  his 
liccompts  very  cmisiderahly  iudebtcil  to  Ills  Majesty  as  likewise  being  convicted 
by  the  Judgment  of  the  Councill  on  se\"  articles  exhibited  air.iinst  liiui  of  sev" 
other  crimes  &  misiicinean.M's  was  by  me  by  the  advice  of  the  said  Coum-ill 
Nuspemh'd  Irom  the  said  oliici-s  of  Collector  &  receiver  untlll  bis  Mafys  pleasure 
Hhould  be  known  therein 


•f^^ 


4^2{  NKW  YOKK   COLON'IAL   MANUSl'KI  P  TS. 

IVZ'iy "'  '^'""■''  ^^''''•''  ''  l""<  ■'«•''»  llmuuht  fill  (ho  so  .l...sirin-  III.-  sinnr)  l„  srn.I  I.ini  honw 

to  iil.idc  111."  Kiiii-V  |.l,.;iNum  ill  I'r.'inis.'s  aii.l  li.>  iiol  ix'iiiM  al.i.'  lo  ,i;iv.-  Ilic  s.viiiily 
iv.liiir.'.l  lor  111.-  .loin.u  llicivof  J  hav.-  hoiU  liini  JVisoii.T  to  your  LihIj.  by  111.-  Ix-aivr  .loim  \Vaki< 
rommaiul.-r  of  tl..-  sliipp  Kii/,iil„.tii  \-  Kali.aiiii.-  wlio  lias  oi-.i.-is  [o  n-c-iv.-  your  Liulps  .liiv.-lions 
litr  what  lie  shall  do  with  him 

'I'hon-li.iv  I  .l.-siiv  your  L,„l|)  will  h.-  pl.-as.-.l  to  ,u;iv.-  su.-li  onl.-r  tlu-ivin  that  as  soon  as  may 
1...  th..  IVison.-r  1...  tak.-ii  out  of  the  sai.l  Wak.-'s  .-aiv  \-  s.-.-inv.l  till  his  MalvV  pl.-asuiv  1m- 
kiiowii  what  ho  will  I     vli-asi-il  to  liavo  doiu- with  him,      lam 

\o'  l.M.ljis  most  limiihli-  Servant 
Now  Y.irk  i.':t  F.-h  ...  ,       m 


(inVd-iior    Ihtihidii   to  tli<     Kiihj. 

1  N<'»-V..ll,    l;nlrl.».  11,   IJI.  I 

Mil\j  it  I'liosr  i/diir  .yfiii" 

1  Imml.ly  h.j;  y.-iir  Mal\-  I'nr.loi.  lor  this  ui-.-al  pivsmiiptio,,  in  |h.-  Ironhl,.  oC  this  |,.|(,-r 
M'  IVim  hath  wrill.-i.  that  I  was  to  I.,- .-all,-,!  h.mi,-  ami  I  .h...  noi  .lonhi  hm  uonl.l  do,- all  !„•.■ 
oan   t..  oll.-ol    it.   havin-  no.-  gr.-at   Liiulii.-ss  lonn.-.-,  1.,-,  aus.-    I   , lid  not   i„ns,-„t   |„   his   haNim- 
i^iisqtu'liaimali  i.'i\<r  " 

1  haw  iiothin-  hot  what  .-.mios  iVom  your  Mai'  if  I  h,ul  Milli.ms  Ih.-v  \u;v  all  al  your  Mat>' 
s.-rvi.-.'.  ami  as  I  hav.-  always  and  am  .d.lip-.I  will  .•nlir.-ly  suhmill  to  wha|so,.v.r  il  shall  |.l.-as.- 
y.Mir  Mar  I.)  .1,.  for  m.-.-.  hut  S''  wh.-n  I  .-am.-  hith.-r,  thills  u,.iv  in  .rr.-al  .lisord..r.  aii.l  all  ih.- 
a.lvanlau'.'s   I  coul.l  maU.-  w,  iv  lai.l  out  in  your  Mar"  s.-rvi, v  and  if  th.-  (•.)ll,.,l.)r 


]L!'^-A'^'!:::X.    ,    ,.  • •"" <• »  ou.Mi.ir 

;',:;.:;',',;;;,':;;"'' '     "•"'  '•n'l'lully  p.-rlorm.-.i  ih.-  Trust   n'|.os.-.l   in   him  y.iiir  Mat'  lia.l   not  ..w.-d  oni- 

>''-,",'■'."«  Km,"       ''"'"■"'^"--  '"'^I'los  many  thin.-s  lia.l  1 n  .Ion.-  which  ar.-  not,  h.-.-  woul.l  giv.-   m.-.- 

tlt.H' 

liun 


I..  I.I  1,.  111,.  Kii,^ 
.  .«)  |.<>i)i^in  .1,.- 
•m.«  tit  (.itiiuiiiio 

1*1'  h«w'  I'lmriT'.  if 
t'>mti.*>lliut  Iki 
■•l.l.^l 


K..'  a.-ooiinl  a  Ion-  lim.-,  so.-  that  I  w  is  foiv.-.l  l.y  aiK  i.v  of  lli,-  Comi.-il  to  siisp.-mi 
liiin.  an.l  s.i/,-  all  his  pap.-rs  in  ..r.i.T  to  hav.-  th.-m  aii.lil.-.l.  an.!  so.-  it  app.-ais  thai 
hy  what  h,-.-  is  in,h-hi,.,l  an.l  hath  trust,-,l  .-.mtrary  to  my  .n-.h-r  ah.ui- .•lOdll  pounds 
will  I..-.-  .III.-  to  your  Mat'  th.-r.f..ro  I  hmnl.ly  !..•«  of  your  Mat'  that  I  may  r.-maiii 
h.-iv  iintill  I  c.'l  in  what  hatli  h.-.-n  hud  .ml  for  your  Mat',  and  pay  that  I  o\m-, 
whi.h  will  l».-.-  ilia  short  lim.-,  osp..,ially  if  C.mii.'.li.iii  A  Kast  .l.-rsoy  h....  a.ld.-.i, 

an.l  h.-si.l,-s  lims.-  thiiiu's  will  I .I.m.-  h.iv  ulmh  .>t   Nc.-ssity  sh,.uld  h,-,- 

I  do  ii.ssuro  y.mr  Mat'  that  I  hav.-  h.-.-n  a  ^ivaL-r  Imshim.i  in  ili.-  inanap-m.-nl  ..f  your  Mat" 
Hovonui-  thou  t-vor  I  was  m  any  oon.-.-rn  ..f  my  ou  n  Iml  at  this  pr.-s.-nt  .annol  j-ivo  yoiir  >rat' 
the  oxa.-t  .<tato  of  it  hy  n-.is.-n  ..f  th.-  foll.-.-iors  im|.orl.-.t  a.rompis  from  whom  I  n.-v.-r  r.-.-.-iv' 
as  ni'ioh  as  tlu-  ostahlishm.  iii  am.imits  to 

Mill/  it  jiliiim   ijimr  Mut* 

iwk.ii !«....  I'   ix   my   opini.m  that   il   w.-r.-  l>,-sf  to  Farm.- tli.-  |{,-vomi.-  th.-  navinir  of  soo 

l.im>Uii>  l;t.ii.iim-  i  i       i  ,  ,  '     •       ■'* 

many  Imndiv.l  pomi.l  yearly  t..  <  »IIl.-.-r.^  &•  \  .-s.seU  heinj;  va.st  oharp-s,  ))ut  if  it 
sh'  not  pl.-a^e  y.mr  Ma"  i,.  Ho  it,  |  hmnhly  }...«  that  I  may  hav.-  th.-  naming  .,fa  (•oll...ior  I,,-,.. 
tlu,,.,..  who  oome  o.,t  of  i:nj;lan.i  fxperling  lo  run  .Mi.Klenly  int.,  a  gnat  K.st.ite  whi.l,  iniM  Hinail 
pl.ifi-  .aimot  allord  them 


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423 


RnpommciHln  Mr 
hjtrii^K  (l.rSlllM- 
iiH-nr  ill'  Kniiiry 


N  V.irk  will  hro 
-ilmrL'-iK  -.11- 

lllTIIClllhl>Il>!<l<'4| 


I'rny  llii'  nimwcr 
*'f  l!iH|iiirv  hen 
rta.l  t.t  tm-'Kliiu 


htu  M'lit  n  Mit|>p 


Trny  <*nhln  lln\- 
liTiitirl  Mr  >iiru(fn 
\Hi  hi'iiril 


M'  Spn.pir  ll„.  srnvtiiry  linlli  pn,v..,l  IiiniscIC  ,,  fr,,,,,!  sorvanl  to  yotir  Afnl^  .•ukI  ,-i 

grciil   hHi)  to  .1...,.,  wiml  |».r<|.,i.sitsl K.'ls  Immc  j.re  sciircly  abl..  to"iniiintiun  him  & 

Ins  .•l,.|ks     (l„.n.(;„v  I  lu.u.l.ly  beg  of  y„ur  M.Mr  that  h.v  may  haw  «„.„.■  yearly 

allowanc.',  nn.l  an  so,,,,  an  ,-a,i  h..  ([..spatcli..,),  (hiiifrs  \h-\w^  mnrh  at  a  stand  u,.t Ih 

r.-lii,„     This  I'h.c..  will  „„t  hn.  a  <-har«.'  to  y,„.r  Mat"  if  Connccti.M.t  he  aiincx...! 

'"  "   "'"  "'"">■  '"^l"'' «  '■'»>'"  "f'.-o.irso  as  your  .Mat'  may  ph-aso  to  see  i,i  n.y 

aiisuvi-tothc  Heads  of  I,i(|uiry  which  I  l,.i,„hly  h.^^  of  youi-  Mat"  to  have  read 
l.clo,-c  you,  Ih.'iv  iM.iu^r  in  it  a  HatiHliictory  account  of  your  Mat"'  concenia  in  these 
CoimtiTH  And  I  send  a  ISfapp  also,,  of  this  and  tlie  adjoyuiug  Covennent.s  which 
Khew  the  ext<'iit  and  iiie(|ualily  of  them  \-,  of  Canada  alsoe 

The(;olieetorhalh  made  a  givat  hustle  that  1 intends  to  ruin  mee,     That 

your  Mat"  may  hee  hilly  iujoi-nied  r,Cthe  1,-nih  I  send  Capf  JJaxteraiul  M'  8pra>;g 

and  Immldy  h.-^  your  Mat'  will  discourse  them,  who  cerlai,dy  are  n(,t  so  impudently  wicked 

as  to  tell  what  is  I'alse  to  voiu-  Mat". 

The  Collector  hath  h..en  sue  outrap'ous  &-  frouhles.m.e  that  I  am  forced  to  send  iiini  home  and 

tho  1  h.-leive  his  malice  will  invent  n,any  falsehoods  a-ainst  mee,  which  I  lu-seecli  your  Mat" 

not  to  credit 

Mr  c„r.,m,.„  ,v  ''''"'   '"I'veniu-   shall   I manair.-d  l.y  two  sullicient   and  knowing  Persons    M^ 

Ip'rVr:;,".      •^I'TI''""'><  ^■i">  Comtlan.lt  and  M^  .lames  Caham,   I   hcseech  vour  Matys  pai-,lou 
f.,r  this  long  letter  I  know  noe  pei-scm  at  Cou,t  I  had  lather  emilide  in,  then  diivclly 
to  address  myself  to  your  Mai'"  g,-eat  ch'Uiency  I'rudenee  \-  goodness 

Vo-^  Mat"  most  Ilumhh' 

most  ohedient  &  most  Dutif"'" 

The -March  '^"''^""^         ,,,       „ 

1  Hon    J)()\r!AN 


ft'iinriior   Poii'juii  ti>  thr   Lor^!  Pi\\i<hnt. 

(  Now-\.>tk  I'.iilry,  II.  IJJ.  ] 

^^\  i,<ud 

1  humhiy  entreat  your  I,op'  for  this  sec!,nd  (roul.le  aller  a  former  so  hmg  so  tedious  a  letter 
i>«trrtt««.i,iinm.        'I'll''  lffi>t)rt  tluit  tlu'   Kisig  hath  foiiip-.and.'d  mee  hoiuis  to  serve  in  jiis  imiiv 
IN  NO  Ireipieni,  mid  comeH  Irom  hoc  many  piiu-eM,  Alltho'  I  have  not  had  it  from  anv 
of  my  friend«,yel  am  a  little  siirpri/e.l  to  hear  it.    \  our  l.op  hu.ws  with  what  great  disadvantage! 
WHN  called  out  of  hVance.     the  Inteudant  of  Nancy  hath  <    .  lilied  that  al.ove  -|(iOn"  was  due  to  m.'e. 
my  going  to  ■J'.ingier  did  not  enrich  my  condicon.     Kxpenees  did  more  tjian  Imllaiiee  my  I'rolitt 

I  have  taken  a  great  deal  of  Fatigue,  to  setlh-  thin  |.lace  which  was  in  confusion  and  raiso 

Ins  Mat"  a  revenue  to  ih-lray  the  charges  \-  .^hall  hee  sorry,  if  I  must  I removed  from  my 

Post  just  when  it  hegiiis  to  hee  agreeal.le  &  easy  tho'  no  one  Miall  more  ivadilv  ohey  hlN 
Mat*  commands,  yet  my  l.ord  it  will  l.ee  very  hard  f.tr  mee  to  go  home,  uMlii  Jh»'  Debt*  both 
the  King  and   I  owe  in  this  place  are  satislie.l  which  will  not   hee  long:  and  hunililv  beseech 


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3  ::  • 

Hi 


your  Lop  to  speak  to  his  Miit',  that  I  niny  bee  continued  at  least  untill  that  bee  effected  &  bee 
assured  your  Lop  will  lay  the  Highest  obligation  upon 

My  Hon""  Lord 

Your  Lop*  most  humble 
New  York  the  2"  day  obedient  servant 

of  March  1GS6  -p„^3  j^^^^^^ 

Read  18  May  16S7 

My  Lord 

I  have  sent  oi-  -  of  the  Councill  2  or  3  times  to  M'Santen  For  those  obligations 
that  he  pretends  to  the  Audit  he  Juith  taken  for  some  of  the  Revenue  that  is  out, 
his  return  is  that  he  lias  none,  and  if  hee  had  bee  would  not  dt-liver  them  mee, 
I  am  of  opinion  tlieres  not  a  Farthing.  I'ray  my  Lord  order  that  hee  deliver 
them  to  yv  Blathwayt  to  bee  sent  over  if  any  hath,  i'hree  I  know  iiee  must 
have  M'  (;ar:ous,  I'awlings  &  C>^l!iers.  I  hone  1  shall  bee  able  to  give  a  better 
accompt  (,f  the  Revenue  the  next  year  than  ever  has  been  given  yet,  for  I  have 
laid  the  management  of  it  upon  M' James  Crahani  &  M'  Stephen  Van  Courtlandt 
who  are  both  able  honest  men  .-'ud  one  of  theui  of  the  Councill 


Mr  Sflntf'n  wivs  ho 
hiii>  iiouhliKiiiions 
toryf  UfbUiatulul- 


desire*  Ihev  ninv 
be.l.PirernI  t.i  Mr 
lilnlllWdyl  imnicii* 
larlvnr  MrlinrtMiis 
I'nHliiia  ii  eolliin, 


Mr  Orahnm  *  Mr 
(■"iirlliiti.ll  to  mti- 
iiu^e  llie  UvvviiKt* 


AM-css  of  tlui  Mayor  ami  Common  Coundl  of  Xew-Yorh  to  the  King. 

[Ne»-Vnrk  !:iilrii»,  I.  IM-l.V) 


The  humble  address  of  the  Mayor.   Ifecuder,  Aldermen  and  ("omnionalty  of 
your  Majestys  Citty  of  New  York. 

Most  GRAridus  Sivereion 

Mil  ij  il  Jill  itst  Iw*"  m-1,  I '.I  It  1 1'  Ma'-'. 
Ilauing  a  deen  sense  of  y'  himnnerahle  graces  \  favors  liiat  vour  .Ma"  hath  been  rieised  to 
extend  unto  this  Yo-  Ma'"  Citty  wee  find  it  our  duty  to  eu.braco  ai:  occasions  to  manifest  the 
same  unt )  Yo'  most  gracious  .Majrsly  and  in  a'l  humble  .«  s.ihmissive  manner  to  supplicat  Vo' 
most  gracious  Majesty  to  ,:cc,-pt  of  an  humble  acknowh'dg.-meut  lor  your  Ma'"  late  favours  in 
recommending  to  Vo' Majestys  Captain  (.'eneral  of  this  I'tovince  the  pr.'servation  of  all  ilie 
ancient  rights  &  I'rr.  Hedge,  of  this  Yo'  Ma'>'  Citty  in  the  Management  of  Trade  which  of  late 
years  hath  much  decreased  thro'  the  iu.petuous  emroaehmenls  of  ( )m  Neighbours  il„-  inhabitaius 
of  Etwt  aud  We;t  Jersey,  IN-nsilvaum  &  ConectU'ut.  The  imweari.'.l  .ndeavors  of  V,,„r 
Majesty's  fhnernor  for  the  . supporting  of  Vour  Ma'"  interest,  &■  preser\in,r  the  Trade  of  this 
Citty  &  Albany  -.vhich  -.re  the  only  pillars  on  uliich  Vo'  Ma'"  r.'venue  is  ere.l,.,!,  l,,.,th  m  souu- 
measure  barred  th.-ir  pretences,  A  parti.M.lar  A<vompl  whereof  your  Ma'  will  find  fully 
expr.-sse.l  hi  an  address  unto  Vo'  >[a''  from  Your  Ma"'  Captain  (ieneral  &  (.'ouiicil  of  tills  Your 
Ma"'  Province,  And  alsoe  iully  deliueat.-<l  in  a  Mapj.  which  his  Kx'"  'uUh  with  nmcli  labor  & 
charge  accomplislwd  to  give  Vour  Ma'-  a  true  ii.lornialion  of  the  stale  of  this  province  to  Ahj.l, 
wee  humbly  referr  Your  Mu'"  and  doubt  not  but  that  it  will  bring  Your  Ma''  into  the  consideratiou 


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of  tlie  al,s.,l„te  n.-cessity  there  is  that  those  r.djacent  parts  of  Connecticut  East  and  West 
Jersey  IVn.s.lvania,  or  at  least  soe  far  of  l>ensilva,..ia  as  extends  froM,  the  Falls  of  Husonehannah, 
shonld  bee  nnited  t.,  this  Yo^  Jfa"''  l'n,vi;,ce  ;  th'  ellect  whereof  will  not  only  secnre  Vour  Ma'>'- 
(.overnin',  but  will  likewise  make  it  formidable  against  all  that  may  become  W  Ma'>'  P:nemys  • 
ease  \o^  Ma'y  of  the  charge,  &  alsoe  bring  in  con.si(KTal)le  profit  unto  Yo'  Majesty's  Coffers 

Most  Dkkai.  Snvi.;K,.;i.;x,  Wee  being  moved  by  noe  other  in  ulse  than  the  advancin-r 
\our  Ma'^'  Dignity  &  Interest  in  these  I'arts,  are  persuaded  to  lay  further  at  Yo^  Ma'^'  feet  n" 
late  iMicroaehin'Mhe  iM-ench  hnve  made  upon  our  Indian  Trade,  in  pretence  of  promoting  the 
Christum  l^aith  among  them.  The  Indian  Trade  is  the  best  brm.ch  of  his  Ma<>'  Revuiue  ••nd 
It  is  very  needful  to  her  maintained.  Tlie  metliod  proposed  bv  Our  .\oble  (Governor  in  that 
Address  formerly  mention..,l  will  certainly  restore  it  to  its  former  Channel.  Most  1,  ..rvruio,  s 
>S.VKKi,i,;x  o,M-  I),,v  and  AfUrtioi.  to  Vo'  Ma'^'  Sacred  Covernnu.nt  doth  hirther  eir^a.re  us  to 
.nlorm\,/  most  sacred  Ma'^  That  nnderstanding  that  s.mie  persons  that  are  .lisatli.cte.l  to  Yo' 
Ma>'(.overnmentof  this  Province  and  Cilty,  haiie  emieavored  to  su-est  imlo  Yo^  Ma'>  that 
Y  Majestys  Captain  (Jeneral  of  this  Yo^  Ma"'-  Province  had  in  the  Cliarter  granted  to  this 
\o'   Ma'.-  Cilty   h)r  the   I'reservatlon  of  Trade  &-  conllrmacon  of  the  former   Privileges  and 

Kights  ^o'Ma'>'  1   Vo^  Ma'>-.  lorm,.r  (Muernors  ,lid  successively  -aut  .V  confirm  unto  this 

\o^  Ma"'  (  itly,  ha.l  given  the  J)ock  of  this  Citty  to  the  same,  in  prejudice  to  Yo'  Ma'-^  & 
several    Inhabitants.     Most    gracious   sovereign,    the    suggestion    is    altogether   erroneous    ami 

;■"",","''''""   I""!"'-'*''  '"^ ^''>'  .Ma"M;overi,or.     This  Citty  ever  since  the  foimdatiou    n;,s 

l^Kl  ""ith  had  always  the  same  Kights  and  I'rivilegcs  it  now  possesscth,  And  that  Dock  which 
is  ma.le  for  en.-ouragement  <,f  Tra.le,  encreasing  Yo^  Ma'>'  Kevenue  and  sccuriiu:  of  Shippii,.., 
was  built  bv  the  Inhabitants  of  this  Yo^  Ma'>--  Citty  at  their  own  proper  costs  and  charge  &  is 
"i^'Hitained  by  ihe  sain.-.  'J'he  (iovernm-  of  the  whole  Citty  is  alfo-etlu'r  lodged  in  Vo^  Ma'' 
iV  (;ov^  The  Mayor,  INworder,  Sh,.rif,  To.vn  Clerk  appoint,'.!  by  Yo'  Ma'>-  or  (u.vern.u-,  tlu- 
rest  are  only  servd  <  Mlicrs  appointed  by  the  peopl...  And  in  the  Charter  granted  Your 
Majestys  Prerogative  is  preserved;  the  Inhabitants  obliged  to  maintain  it;  And  in  the  whoh- 
C  :tty  not  one  person  displeased  will,  .  -■■  ,,t  the  Author  of  those  .lamors.  Sue,  most  Dread 
>ovenMg,..  as  all  that  wee  possess  wee  owe  to  Vo'  Ma'> '  Protection  :  sue  all  that  wee  have  both  of 

hves&' tlorlunes  shall  bee  n.ntinuallv  iinph.ved  for  the  prestTvation  of  Yo^Ma"•*  life  \- .  overnnicnt  • 
W  ee  humbly  supplicat  the  eternall  (  u.d  who  is  the  Kstablisher  of  Kinus  &  IVererver  of  Mmiairhy 
to  oontmue  blessing  Your  Ma'>  with  Ion-  life  \-  a  peaceabl    and  prospcrmis  lieign. 
Vour  Mat>''  loyal,  diitiftil,  and  obi'dient  Servants 

'\V.  M  wAun,    .Mayor 

Ja:  CitAiiAM  Ifec""  .IniiN   Woi.i'e  Town  CI: 

H.  Mavaiu.  Assistant  .I..„anm.;s  VAM.nr.in.  Alderman 

W-  ("ux.  Assistant  [M(A\r.iis  IfuMuoi  i.r.  Alderman 

=TiioMAs    I)i:kk.v,  Assistant  Aldeinian 

.luHA.VXES    MAIMtEMK.Ki,'  A.ss'     'W    Colt TI.AMrr,    Aid 

I".  D.  Lanov  Ass'  Thomas  CitrvDAM..  Aid' 

JsAAc  \  ,\\   I  i,i;.  1^  .\hlermaii. 


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Mr.  Graham  to  Mr.  S!pragg. 

[N'cw-V(irk  Piipcrs,  I).  II.  Sil.j 

Sir. 

T  tim  invited  by  your  favours  to  give  30U  by  this  occasion  acknuwictlgc'inents  aiul  also  to 
acqiia,tiit  you  tliat  M^  Swinton  departed  this  life  ihe  .•;■•''  currant,  after  tliat  he  had  heeii  violently 
seized  with  three  fit's  of  apoplexie.     In  tlie  intervall  of  his  litts  he  was  very  .sensible  but  without 
apprehensions  of  death,  however  was  prevailed  with  to  make  a  will,  by  which  lias  constituted 
^l'  Delaval  his  e.\ecutor,  his  ailiurs  are  in  gr.'at  coid'usion  and  he  judged  to  be  in(lel)ted  4.';J00. 
besides  what  his  eii^au;enienls  may  be  to  you,  his  E.xceli :   being   at  All)aiiy,    The  Coinicill 
.sealed  up  the  Ollice  in  which  state  it  now  remains  and  will  continue  until  His  Excell'  pleasure 
be  knoweii.      .M"-  Kni-!ils  in  the  n-.ean  time  docs  the  service  of  the  ( )llicr— Lust  uiulit  T  received 
a  letter  ji-oni  his  E.u-ell  :  in  which  adviseth  that  thi"  French   had  a.s.saulted  flic  Seiie(piaes  and 
uere  worsted,  report  by  other  liands  saying  the  French  had  ;iUO  mci  killed,  the  certainty  wants 
coulirmation,  imwever,  its  consequence  is  like  to  ))<•  very  injurious  to  us,  we  having  already  very 
little  trad.'  besides  are  likely  to  '-•  ingaged  in  a  bloody  warr,  whose  events  is  uncertain,  we  are 
strangely  surprised  with  the  trench  jjioceedings.  not  knowing  what   moves  them  to  invade  his 
Maj'"  dominions,   without   giving  !M)tice  and   so  soon  after   the  publication   of  the   trealv    of 
connnerce  betwixt  the  two  Crown.s— p'  Wv  next  which  will  be  Jacob  .Maurils  His  Kxcell  :\vill 
give  you  a  full  account  of  his  ivsolves,  he  l,;.ving  sent  a  me,s.senger  to  the  French,  whidi  is  not 
yet  returne.i— Five  days  agoe  My  Lord  lOllhigham     .     .     .     .     S--  Robert  Pnrk<T  arryve<l  here 
irom  \  irgiuia.  he  lameiifs  the  (;overiioursal)seiice,  otlierwi.se  wer.sati.slied  with  his  enleit'aiumeiit  ; 
all  yourhieiids  are  well,  my  wife  kisseth  your  hands  and  joins  with  me  in  the  request  vou  would 
give  our  duly  to  our  Father  our  service  to  Major  I'axter,  to  whom  plea.se  to  excuse  not  writing, 
being  strained  with  time,  and  iiccept  of  th,.  assuiaiice  that  I  am 
[.New-Vork,  July  IG,  l()s7.]  sir 

your  allectionate  friend  and  most  imnd)le  servant 

(?«igned).  Ja  GnAii.ui 


Oi<lrr  to  Oovtnior   l>n,iijan  lonnrniinj  French   Pv()ti:.\fmU.<i. 

i  N.'H  .V'lrk  iMilrli'i,  I.  I(ii). ) 

After  our  very  hearty  cmiimendatioiis  ;  His  .Ma"  having  been  made  acipiaiiited  with  Hit 
Petition  of  Divers  French  I'roteslanis  transmiltetl  by  you,  lunnbly  |)rayingtlmt  being  come  with 
their  families  to  settle  at  .New  York,  liberty  may  bee  granted  mito  lb. Mil  to  trade  to  his  .Ma"' 
PlantatiouH  in  Mich  manner  as  His  .Ma"'  naliirai  born  subji.t;;;  A;;.-!  his  Ma"  being  graciously 
inclined  lo  give  all  due  em-oiirageiiient  to  such  French  I'roteslants  as  are  .seiled  or  shall  become 
Inhabitants  of  .New  York,  Wee  have  r.-ceive.i  iris  Ma"'"  i'oinmaiids  to  signifv  His  Royal 
Ple.isnre  imto  you  That  yon  give  .into  them  all  fitting  emourageme-t  soe  far  forth  as  may  bee 

consistent  witli  Hm  Mu"'  service  in  tl jiarls.     And  that  yon  doe  forthwith  transmit  unto  us 

{,ind  Koe  from  time  to  time)  the  names   ,f  mrh  French  I'rotestnnts  as  desire  to  settle  or  continue 


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in  that  Province,  to  tli'.md  that  Letters  of  Deiiizntioti  may  pass  under  j'  great  seal  of  England, 
whereby  they  may  become  qualilied  to  trade  to  His  Ma'>''  J'lantations  according  to  their  request 
and  tiie  several  acts  of  Trade  cSc  Navigation  in  tliat  behalf.  And  soe  wee  l)id  you  heartily 
iurevvell.     From  the  Council  Chamber  at  White  Hal!  the  Id"'  of  July  1(;S7. 

Your  very  loving  freinds 

Jeffkevs  C.  Sunderland  P. 

Aru.ndell  C.  p.  S.      Cn,YVE.\. 


Warrant  for  a  neiv  Seal  for  (he  Province  of  New-YorJc. 

[New- York  Entries,  I.  164.  J 

James  R. 
To  our  trusty  &  Welbeloved  Thomas  Dongan  Esq'  t)ur  Capt.  General  and  Governor  in  Chief 
m  &  ovr  our  Province  of  New  York  &  the  Territorys  depending  thereon  in  America 

(Jn'etin^-. 

Herewith  you  will  receive  a  Seal  appoiufd  by  us  ior  th.-  use  of  Our  Proviuce  of  New  York 
&  the  Territorys  depending  thereon  in  America,  the  same  being  engraven  on  the  one  side  with 
Our  Hoyal  Klligies  on  Horsl.ack  in  Arms  over  a  Laiulskip  of  Land  &  Sea,  with  a  Uisinu  Sun 
and  a  Senile  eonlaining  this  .Moti,,.  Alius,,  ,t  II,  m.  And  our  Titles  round  tue  circumference  of 
the  said  Seal  ;  There  being  aUoi-  engrav.-n  on  the  other  side  Our  lioyal  Anns  with  the  (barter, 
Crown,  Supporters  &  Molto,  With  this  [u.scription  round  y  Circumli-rence  Siirillum,  J'wrhuiff 
.\,>.s/M  .\„ri  FMmci  ,\r  ii,  Am,-rn;i ;  which  said  Seal  wee  doe  herebv  authorize  &  direct  to  bee 
u.ed  in  the  Sealingall  I'atents  &-  I'ubliek  Grants  of  Lands,  and  all  Publiek  Ads  and  Instruments 
which  shall  bee  made  \-  passed  in  <nu-  \ame  &  Ibr  our  service  within  our  said  I'rovinre  and  the 
Territorys  depending  thereon.  And  that  it  bee  to  all  intents  and  purposes  ol'  the  same  force  & 
valality  as  any  fonner  seal  withm  our  s;  i<i  Province,  or  as  anv  otiier  seal  whats.uver  appointed 
for  the  use  ot  any  of  Our  Plnntatioas  .,.  America  is  or  hath  been.  And  , soe  Wee  bid  vou 
iarewell  Knun  our  Court  at  Windsor  this  fourteenth  day  of  August  Hl'^7  in  the  third  veaV  of 
Our  Ifeign. 

15y  Ins  .Ma'>«  Command 

SUXDEBJLAXD. 


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Order  erectinr,  Kcrv  Perth  ui  Ea^  Jersey  into  a  Port  of  Entry. 

[  New  York  Eiilrifs,  I.  Ii;.'!.  ] 

After  Our  very  l.enrty  Commendutions.  Wl.ereas  by  former  Instructions  given  unto  yow  His 
Ma-^  l.as  tl.oug  .t  f.tt  .o  Order,  Tl.at  all  Slups  &  Vessels  con.ing  within  the  river  and  channel  of 
^e^v  \„rk  shall  enter  at  Ilis  Ma'v;.  Citty  and  Port  of  I'New  York,  His  Ma--"  is  pleased,  upon 
Anther  eonsu lerat.on,  to  direct  ns  to  signify  his  pleasure  unto  you  That  you  permit  all  ships  & 
A  essels  bound  for  Xew  Perth  in  His  Majesty's  Colony  of  East-Xeu-  Jersey  to  goe  directly  thither, 
Nvuiiout  touclnng  at  New  York  or  being  carried  thither  until  further  order.  Provided  always 
t  :at  the  Oovernnient  of  East  New  Jersey  doe  suller  such  person  as  you  or  the  Receiver  Generall 
of  n.s  M...V  If. .venue  at  \ew  York  for  the  time  being  shall  appoint,  peaceably  &  quietly  to 
receive  &  collect  fi,r  His  MaO»  use  the  same  Customs  &  Imposts  as  are  usualy  paid  at  \ew  York 
or  such  «h,,,ps  and  their  lading  as  are  entred  there.  And  soe  wee  bid  you  very  heartily  farewell. 
I  rom  the  Council  Chamber  at  Windsor  the  W"  day  of  August  1CS7. 

Yo'  very  loving  freinds 


Arlxdel  C.  P.  S. 
Bathe 


To  our  very  lo:  freind 
Tho  :  Dongan  Ksq'  His 
Ma"'*  Captain  fjeneral 
&.  Gov"^  of  New  York 


PrNUEIlLAND    P. 
MinOLETON 
CODOLPHIX 
J.    EuNLE. 

William   Blathwavt. 


Governor  JJongan  to  tlw    L)rJ  Prendent. 

[Ni'W-W.rk  Kiilrv,  II.  1511.] 

Mv  Lord 

Ti..rr.,Hhinv.>.         1  '-'■'ve  your  L,.dp  an  a.v'  in  my  last  letter  that  I  had   Intelligence  the  Fr.'ncli 
"■'''■''  ^"o""'  ""  •I'i'*  «iiit'  "f  the  lake,  to  war  with  the  Sinekes 
I  send  the  Bearer  Judge  Palmer  to  give  his  Maty  an  account  of  their  Inua.Iimr  his  Territories 
without  m,y  maimer  of  I'rovocation  if  your  Lodp  will   pLase  to  read  his   Instnalions  vou  will 
lind  a  true  accom|)t  of  tlicir  Pi()cce(liiii..^s 

«»mtanc,..,rm,.„  '^''"'   i^eii-^kas   desiivd  assistaiio-   of   men   hut    I   put   them  off  oy  giviiur  them 

Powder,   Lead.  Arms   &   o.Imt  things,  lifting  &  necessarv  for   .hem   &   also    hv 

making  s.ich   Impositions  as  I   th,Migl,t  would  please  then in.  unwiilim:  actuallv  to  mga... 

the  Ireiicli  until  I  knew  his  Maty's  pleasure 

f  must  needs  say  of  y^'  Vx^^^v\.  without  being  Partiall   that   thev  are  verv  unjust,  to  ..nter  the 

Kings  lerritoryes  in  a  hostile  manner  after  tli lers  I  made  tli.-m 

1  know  their  Pretence  will  bee,  that  ..ur  In.lians  have  wronged  them,  but  it  is  not  soe,  for 
the  Beaver  Trade  is  the  sole 1  ,.C  ,|„.ir  Designs,  what  ever  Colour  they  give  to  their  Actions 


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vvliich  is  only  hiiulred  by  tlie  Five  nations  of  Indians  on  this  side  of  the  Lake,  who  have 
siihiiiitlcd  themselves  &  tlieir  Land^  to  the  Kings  subjection.  Those  five  nations  are  very 
l)nne  &  tlie  awe  &  Dread  of  all  y"  Indyans  in  these  Parts  of  America  and  are  a  better  defence 
to  us,  tiian  if  they  were  so  many  Christians 

The  claim  th(!  French  can  make,  to  the  fartiier  Indians,  or  any  on  this  side  of  y"  Lake  is  no 
other  tlum  what  they  may  iiave  to  Japjian  which  is  that  some  of  their  Priests  have  resided 
amongst  them 

Peace,  or  Warr,  it  will  be  very  necessary  to  send  over  men  &  to  build  thooe  Forts,  I  have 
mentioned  in  my  Instructions  to  Judge  Palmer,  for  the  French  are  encroachhig  as  fast  as  they 
can,  and  a  little  thing  can  prevent  i.  .v  what  will  cost  a  great  expence  of  Blood  &  money 
hereafter.  My  f.ord  there  are  peojjle  enough  in  Ireland  who  had  ])retences  to  Estates  there  & 
nre  of  no  advantage  to  the  country  &  may  live  here  very  happy  I  do  not  doubt  if  his  Maty 
thiidi  fitt  to  employ  my  Nephew  he  will  bring  over  as  many  as  Ihe  King  vvill  fuid  convenient 
.i.-.ir,.»  connorticut  ^o  Send  wlio  will  be  no  charge  to  his  Maf  after  they  are  L  nded,  Provided  all 
riny'h'!^n,i.i,',riu''  Couuecticut  &  East  &  West  Jersey  be  added  to  this  (lovernment  &  to  add  aiiv 
tiling  ot  Connecticut  to  boston  is  the  most  unproportionable  thing  in  the  world 
they  having  already  a  hundred  limes  more  Land,  Ifiches  &  J'eople  than  this  Province  & 
yet  the  Charge  of  this  Governm'  more  than  that 

'I'hey  have  a  vast  advantagt;  by  that  Branch  of  this  Government  which  was  lately  annexed 
to  them 

My  Lord   I  hope  if  y'  French  should  pursue  this  Warr,  his  Maty  will  lay  his 

Commands  on  all  the  (Jovernois  of  the  Neighbouring  Cohmies  &  Plantations  to 

be  aiding  &  assisting  to  one  another  with  men  and  inonev 

i:,.,,„u„  ^'y  I'"''^''  •^I''  (iraham  &  M'  Courthindt  will  send  accounts,  to  M''  Blathwayt,  of 

the  Ifevenue  and  notwithstanding  it  is  much  lessened,  by  the  French  diverting 

the  Beaver  'J'rade  I  doubt  not  but  there  will  be  a  better  account  ol'  it  this  year  than  ever  was 

had  in  .NP  .Santens  lime 

I  could  wish  it  were  his  >[ajeslys  Pleasure  that  M^  Graham  were  made  Collector  &  M' 
Courtlandt  Auditor  of  his  Mat"  Uevenue  ol  this  Province  with  such  .Salary  as  his  Ma'>'  thinks 
htl  (it  being  the  ()ii!\  Employment  niosl  necessary  for  his  Ma'"  service)  to  auditt  all  the 
accompts  that  from  time  to  lime  must  be  sent  over,  I  know  them  both  to  be  very  just 
persons  who  tor  no  consid(>rati()n  whatsoever,  would  do  ((uitrary  to  the  Trust  reposed  in  them, 
the  Kings  Attorney  r.i|Uesied  me  to  n-prescnl  to  his  MaV  that  a  Salary  mav  be  settled  upon 
that  I'lace  as  is  on  tli(>>e  of  Uie  like  iuiployment  in  other  his  Matys  Plantations  in  America,  he 
has  &  does  his  .Maty  good  service  then-iiire  1  di'sire  your  Liidj)  to  recommenti  it 

My  Lord  ia  M'  .Satens  time  so  much  of  the  Revenue  never  went  through  niv 


oilirr  I*J:iiUiilioiisi 
u;;airut  til  ■  rn-iti'li 


tiinv. 

Till-  tinrriwin  pni<l 


hands  as  would  pay  the  hstabhshment  the  Judges  &  Otlicers 


I'firtllcntif.ni  tn, 
X  rc(niiri-d 


The  Giiarison  vv-as  upwards  of  a  \earu}i»>n  my  li.mds  before  any  of  the  Revenue 
came  in 

A  (ireat  pari  of  ilie  Fort  ^  ilreast  Work  which  was  down  1  have  rebuih.  have, 
and  still  am  ivpairing  the  H.iiteries  have  remount''  seven  &  thirty  (iuns,  with 
new  Carriages  have  new  RooI'd  the  ( »ili,'ers  (pia  i.  is  &-  am  patching  Ar  leeudinLT  V  .^oldieis 
i^  iiiv  own,  Dayly  the  timber  \-  Plaiik  in  this  Country  moultring  away  to  dust  in  four  or 
live  years  time  —  liie  Fort  at  Albany  being  quite  Rotted  away,  1  have  rebuilt  this  year 
with  I'ine   Trees;  as  it  was  before  (but  double  the  Charge  I  have  been  nt  would  have  built  it 


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NEW-VORIv  COLONIAL  MANUSCHIPTS, 


of  FiiniP  i^-.  Stoiii')  our  oncmii's  liciv  not  ifiiuiriiii;  those  Rtroiijr  Forts  na  nrc  necessary  in 
KiudiH'.  I  liiive  ivmomil.'.l  tliirleeu  (miiiiis  tli.  iv  :ni,|  <l,,iic  sevcrall  other  thin.ij.s  too  tedious  to 
insert  here,  which  in  my  iiccouiils  when  sent  over  will  lice  seen 

11'  the  luouey  .M'  Sauleu  was  Kniud  (,.  he  h.'iiind  to  tlu-  Ivinj,',  &  that  he  preten  .ed  to  hv  due 
here  liad  eouie  to  my  hands,  the  Kiiii;-  imd  no!  heeu  >..e  nmeh  iudehted  to  me  as  vour  horcNhip 
raiHiol  hut  heh'ivi-  his  .Mal>  now  is,  nor  had  I  owed  so.'  mui'li  to  the  l-eopjc.  .N,-ilii,.r  see  I  any 
l)ossihle  nwans  of  retreivin-  il,  nor  that  th.'  Coveruiu'  ran  sid)sist  as  it  is  (tho  with  the  greatest 
IVaee  exeept  tiiose  other  I'lautations,  1  mentioned  helbre  l)e  jovned  to  this 

My  Lord  1  hope  I  do  wliat  Is  my  (hilv  1  iiavin-  given  \  si  ill  do  an  aeeouiil  of  things  here  as 
they  really  are,  iSr  have  heen  slnee  my  eoniing  to  the  (Jovemm' 

Etoroirooa  I''^^  ■'^liil'  ordered  not   long  since  (hat  we    honld  iiave  some  Powder,  Arms  & 

Afusci"   IJullells  of  the   (^lanlily  that    was  to    l)e  sent   [  re.  ''  hut  M   Barrels  of 
Morownniing         I'""''''''  --V  'i'lv  Armes,  aiid  some  MusipuMt  IJulletts  and  for  i   lilding  those  Forts  it 
will  he  nec.'ssary,  to  send  over  Spades.  ShovelLs   Pick  Axes  A    Hatch,  tts,  &  10  & 
10  lliousan.l  weight  of  all  sorts  of  Nailes,  CManado  Shells  we  have  eimugh,  hut   no  l.ody  tiiat 
understands  how  to  use  iheui 

ThTrnohinvc  '  '''""""  '""  '""  •'<>"T'-iz''(l  .'H  Hie  accouipt  1  luive  (rou.  Albany  that  the  Cov.'rnor 

b. ...-,. u:m.>,i..ur     of  (\„i;i,la  has  haiigvd  on."  of  our  peoj.le  a  Fr.Micli  man  that  went  a  Trading  with 
""^'■''"""    '"^    >!'    (iivgory    au.l   that    they    have   tak.Mi    sev.-rall    of  our    Judians 
Prisoners  who  lliey  preleiul  lo  he  at   Teai^e  willi 

1  send  v.tur  l.n.lp  eopi.'s  of  some  of  my  l.'it,  is  to  ^hm^"-  I,a  liar  \-  Mens'  de  Nonvill.>  V 
present  .v  hit.-  (;oveni.>rs  o| Canada  wh.uel.y  your  l.o.lp  may  s.'e  what  olli'rs  1  have  made 
t!ieni  \-  what  endeavors  I  hav.'  u.-.',l  lo  keep  a  good  .•..rrespoiul.'ur.'  wilh  lliem  as  also  what 
Pr,);.,)siiious  1  ha.e  mule  to  ihe  Indians  th.'ir  answers,  au.l  a  relaliou  of  the  late  engagen;ent 
with  the  French  siiur  my  writing  tii.' lirst  part  of  this  Lre  The  messenger  sent  wilh  the  Articles 
of  I'.'ace  to  fana.la,  is  nunc  l.a,'k  \-  has  hrought  in  an  answ.u-  lo  miiu-  in  verv  insolent  iV 
prov..kmg  Language,  as  y..ur  Lu.lp  may  per.vive  hy  the  1,-iter  its.^If  which  I  hk.'wis.-  s,'m\  k  a 
copy  of  my  answer  to  it 

t'.;|;'»»l .ty  ^  huml.ly  hei;-  of  your  l,.>dp  to  send  uu'  or.l.Ts  hy  the  tirst  eouveui.>ucy .  what  I 

"">  '"  ''"  '"  'i'i''  ji'ix'inre  of  tiuu-,  U>r  M.mis'  <1,'  Nonvill.'  has  unpistly  as  well 
without  Provocation  as  snee.ss  inva.hd  the  Kings  T,  rritori.'s.  ami  now  s.vks  to  lay  the  hianie 
on  UU'  hut  its  ;.!,.:. lutely  without  any  ivason,  lor  I  hav  only  done  inv  F.ndeavor  to  s.-eure  the 
Jieaver  Trade  ami  those  llw  nations  liriii  t.)  his  .Malys  sul-j.-cliou  without  which  the  Kin-s 
IJeveuue  here  will  he  utter! V  ruin.'.l  au.l  all  his  .Maiy.s  suhj.'els  in  th.'se  paiis  of  Am.-rira  hi 
Paiuzcr. 

My  Lord  1  know.ludge  i'ahner  w  ill  h.' solicitim:  lor  a  maiut.'iiaiu'e  for  him  vS,-  th.'  other  .ludii,.. 
1  desire  if  his  Maty  shall  think  lilt  t..  allow  anv,  that  ,t  may  he  ivferinl  to  in...',  lor  I  know  vm' 
well  the  aJvant:.ges  they  have  &.-  what  salary  is  littest  (iir  them 

I  am  your  Liulps  most  ohed' 

&  most  liunible  Servant 

TllOS    DOXGAN 


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Eram illation  of  Kdhiriall,  an   Indian  Prmmer. 

[lloiir.l  of  Trail.-,  N\\\.',  ,.rk  Piipcrs,  in.] 

i\f\v  V(jikc  l()s7.  Aiiyust  the  Ul"  in  Fort  Jnmes. 

Exnminatioii  orKakarricI  a  Cliristiiiii  Miuiujisc  bmuglit  n  I'lisonner  from  C.-mnndii 
and  .Ml.nny,  oxaniini'd  l)i'ron.  nic  Sti'iilianns  van  Courtland  Inlfipivtcd  by 
Akiis  Conu'llius  from  Sclicniii'ctida. 

Imprim        Uvhvj;  asked   il'  Ikv  uas  not  asl.ained  to  loavi-  liis  owne  Connlrv   and  to  goe  lo 
<'anada  and  li,i(lil  with  tiir  ImvmcIi  a-ainst  liis  ownc  li-iciids  relations  and  nriuid>uis ; 

Ihv  ansvvoivd   that   liec  was,   i,uil    was   li      ,,|   i„   i„   ;,nd   ,vhrn   a   piirsl    shonld   conic   alt 
Sara-htogo  that  th.Mi  th.y  would  ,ill   ivtnnic  thitiicr,  lor  a.s  ..oone  as  .Jannitic  told  llicin  alt 
Canada  that  a   priesl  was  come  to   i.ee  all    Sara-lo-c,  .■i-iit  taniilies  rcsolvc.l  (irst   lo  goe   a 
hunliiiirand  then  ictmne  to  the  ><aia.;to,-e,  hecanse  they  wonhi  not  come  with  empty  hand.s, 
and  wiien  th.T  came  Iron,      Sunlin-,  it  was  just  at  tii.'  tinn^,  ii,al  the  F'rencli  went  to  wair  witii' 
ihe  Snmake.s,  and  llien  wne  forced   by  ihe  I'rench  to  go,.  ,.,l„ng  ill  Ihal  warr  and  tlirealned  lo 
bee  unpri.soned  if  ibey  did  not  goe;  and  s,ie  aboul  one  bun-lred  and  loilv  Chri.stiaiis  Maquass, 
went  oir  with  one  Oneiade,  mie  Onnomlage,  and   Kryn  Ihe  .Ma(pias,   weiv  Captaines,  and  tlio 
xvhole    army   nu'lt    alt    .MonnI    Koyall,  Imm   thence  they  went   up    in   one   hundred   and   fo.lv 
]5oates.  m  ea.li  lioai..  ten   Menu  and  a  greale  number  of  Cannoes;  a  greale  number  of  Trench 
m  tiie  iM-ont,  the  Indians  m  the  middU.  and  th.  i.  tiie  n-^t  of  ti,e  French  in  the  reare,  and  were 
lliree  dayrs   between    Mount   l.'oyal:   and   Cadaiakie,  then  the  Armv  went  over  the   l.ake  lo 
Caiiohage' and  .soe  along  tiie  Si.ore  side,  till   they  came  alt  Orondokoll   the  Sinneke.s  landing 
place  ;  iIhuv  the  Frem^ii  made  a  Fori  and  ivsled  three  dayes  halt  beiore  thev  landed  they  meU 
with  a  Jirig.inlin.N  in  which  Arnont  Vide  the  Interpreter  of  Aibanv  was  beim;  taken  pi"isoncr 
as  bee  was  going  to  Oiiouawe  Nvith   the  rest  of  his  company  a  liadeing;  the  "second  day  four 
Smnakeis  appeared,  and  cib.i  to  th.'  French  asking,  what  thev  did  th.'re,     the  Co\'  answered, 
I  make  t.  Fort  and  am  come  to  warr  against  you.     the  Sinnekes  replved,  vou  cannot  come  soe' 
(arr  as  to  our  Castle,      being  asked   why   is  in   soe  farr,  they   answeivd   noe,  butt  wee  will 
bee  atl-tlie  Army  beiore  it  .•omes  thrre ;  upon  that  they  went  their  wav.     The  next  dav  bein- the 
llurd  day  alter  the  lan.liug,  the  Army  maivbe.l  tow.irds  the  Sinnakes  Castles  in  small  Journevs 
Ihe    tollowmg    morning   Ibey   march..l    very   early  and   ,saw   some   8iimekes   upon   which    t'lio 
■rwighiwighs'  and  other  Indians  would  tire,  butt  the  (iov^  would   not  sulfer  ill.     Ab'  ei-dit  or 
time  o-clock  s..veral  .'>iiniek...s  w.Me  se.m     the  French  Indians  would  have  boiled  their  potts,  butt 
tlie  (lo\'  bid   Ihem  .March  on  and  did  send   his  spyes  out,  who  returnin-,  brouuht  lidin-  of  the 
.•Unmakes  and  their  coming;  upon  which  the  C.n-  put  all  the  Indians  ui  the  Front,  beci'mse  bee 
mistrusted   them   for  leare,    they    uould   jouie    with    the    Sinnakes.     A   liule  time    alter   the 

'  Im1I,.,1  l.y  til,.  I'lvn.-I.  (i,iii,l,„u„-„r,  or  K.,inl,oini,-m\  ion,-  l,;,-.i,..  Ii-„i„  Om.n.lns.v  {Path  Doc  (\l- ^  I!  i-l  '"s)- 
l.,lw....n  fun,-.,r«v..    leai:u..s    f,-.,,,,    .1,,,    „„„„l,  of  llu.    rU.,-   (()s«-...'o>,    towi.nl,    M„„t,vai.    Ch„rU-roU.    jjni.     V„„'//v' 

r.;i,>0     II.,  ;ll..,  /.„..  M.      ,•„,,,„;.  «,.vs  i,  in  „l.„ul   ,l.ir,y  „„i.s  Iron.  ,,,1..,,,.   Hist.  J-;,.-  .\:„io,„,  ,,.  rn.     N„,v  „„,po,,J  j^ 

III'  SnIiiioii  vivi'i-,  (ifwciro  i-oiiiilv. —  l.f. 

'  "ln'ult."  Xrie-Yiiik  I'uloiiial  .Uiiiiiix,rljit.\  .\.\.\\. Iji. 

•  "lu  July  (172,1),  tlu.  Twiglwic*  arnv..l  !,.,■,.,  „,„1  brought  an  I,uli,.n  i.>t,.,-,.r.ter  «i,h  (hem,  ,vl,o  toKl  lli.t  Xhcv  woro 
.Alio.!  I,y  (1,0  I-ronch,  J/i..,,,/,,^  «nd  .l,„t  n„y  livo  „i,on  (he  l>.n,„.lu.s  of  the  .Mi.^issii^pi.'  .Un-lort  0.,.,uil  Minul,^  XIV. 
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\  , 


binnakcs  oppenn-d  being  six  hi.nd.v.l  i„  number  of  wbicl,  butt  four  lu.ndred  did  figbt  and  tired 
npon  the  1- rench,  wherein  they  bad  the  best  falling  upon  the  French  with  their  swords  and 
hntchets,  n.akeing  the  P  rench  Indians  to  Hy  so,  that  they  coul.l  not  be  brought  to  stand  ;  the 
CMr,.stun,  Maquaas  stood  a  long  tin.e  butt  att  last  fled  with  the  rest ;  the  8innekes  brooke  into 
the  i.  rench.  just  where  the  V.o.^  was  with  intention  to  break  or  diuide  son.e  rrench  from  the 
rest  and  to  destroy  them,  but  the  rest  of  the  French  conung  up  n.ade  the  .-^innakes  stand  and 
.et.ea te,  whereupon  the  Gov'  tbrtitied  himselle  and  lay  there  that  night,  being  not  farr  from  the 
bmnakes  Lastle,  nexx  morning  being  rainie  whcather,  the  whole  L^y  ma^.hed  towaZ 
b.nnekes  Lastle.  and  [the]  Gov'  gave  orders  th.t  the  wounded  Men  should  be  carried  alon-.  a 
UT     ,d  butt  t  e  Dea     Frenchmen  ware  lett  upon  tl:e  held  nnburried  ;  the  Indians  carrie.     he 
u    un  ed  n.en  also  w.,h  then.,  butt  buryed  their  dead ;  eight  Frenclnnen  were  killed  and  many 
^o  nd...],  .nurngst  winch  one  Jesnett,  that  lived  amongst  the  (..towauas  dea.ilv  wounded;  four 
U     s  ,nu    „,.a„s  &  two  others  were  killed  and  several  wounded.     Con..ing  to  the  Castle  ,  the 
Mnnakes  In.ve  already  burn,  them,  and  then  their  Army  nnuie  a  stand.     The  French  I„d  ans 
.earemg  that  the  .mneke.s  ware  in  a  Castle  not  farr  oH",  would  goe  to  enquire  afkl^  tin.      b 
the  Gov'  would  not  lett  them  goe,     the  Indians  said,  it  is  wee  that  nu.st  l' ht,  and  therefore  t 
..e  goe  to    nde  out  our  Fnen.ie,     the  Gov'  would  not,  butt  di.l  send  tour  hundred  Fr       .  to 
-  Hound  the  ^mnaques  and  the  rest  of  the  Arn.y  should  follow;  and  conu-ing  to  sa  IFo  t 
ound  no  .-^nmekes  there,  so,  returned  in  the  Arn.y  an<l  said  that  the  Sinnekes  wete  tied  haveing 
oundsevera    goo  s  upon  the  rhoads,  which  the  Gov' thought  strange,  because  the  Sin     lu' 

^  wi  S' ;;  n-    :-  t^'  r^'"^ '""  ''•"-'  ^^^^^  ""'"'-^  *-  -^ ''--  '^"  »>-  '-'i- 

ynt  s.    ul,     the  I.  rench  were  five  dayes  a  n.arching  irom  one  Castle  to  the  other,     by  e^.v 

Castle  they  stood  one  n.ght  and  one  daye,  to  .utt  downe  and  .lestrov  the  Come,     i„  one  village 

^-  gotl^  sonje  Hogs  ^:  loule  and  des.n.yed  and  burne.l  all  the  houses,  and  soe  returned  to 

ondegatt,  a  few  >Nnmekes  scmeti s  appearing,  but  did  not  doe  anv  n.iscbeife.     Two  .laves 

.ey  stayed  att     rondeka,,,  then  the  (..v'gave  orders  to  goe  by  water  to  Oniagoragh,  which 
;k.  C   r.st.an   Imhans  re/used  and  went  back  to  Cadaraghie.     but.  ten  or  twelve  canoes  with 

cZ    7",'         r   \      ,'  "''"  '"  ''"'  '""""•'"'  "'""  '"  «'^  "'""^'  ^"  •>niagoragh,  except  two 
Cam.oes    whereof  tins  Deponent  was  one)  .• some  H.ver  In.lians  who  escaped. 

bmce  that  tin.e  this  Deponent  has  heard  that  the  French  have  nn.de  a  Fort  at  ( .neag,n-ngh 

and  have  putt  great  Gunns  and  loure  I dre.i  Fren,.hn.en  in  itt,  and  huth  given  orders,  tl.at  all 

I.e     arr    mbans  are  to  n.eet  there,  when  he  goes  out  againe  ;    the  Gov'  hath  also    eft    b 

H-ndred  .Men  at  Kadaraghkie.     This  Depon'  con.eing  a„  Mount  Uovall  saith.  wee  have    ,1 

h       n-e  sinpps  w.th  sol.bers  were  arr.ved  a,t  (^uebeck  and  that  n.ore  ware  to  ..nne  ;  saith  also 

ha   I  s  spnng  a  great  Man  arrived  on.  of  France  with  one  Thousand  Men.  who,  as  soone  I 

nded  Marched  up  to  Mont  Hoyall  an.l  went  w>,h  the  arn.y  into  the  Sinneken  Country,  and 

the  e  now  at.  (....ago.agh.  all  the  r.st  of  the  F.en.'hn.en  are  re.urne.i.  ^ 

Be.ng  aske,l  whether  they  knew  in  Canada  that  the  Five  ,\a.io..s  were  united,  I.ee  answerd  • 

M-n  n.o.e  (of  winch  tins  Deponent  and  his  n.at.  were  of  the  Companv)  at.  the  ii.st  Castle  of 

ko.  ether  they  wo..h  hau,  peace  or  warr.  or  if  they  were  unite.!  with  -he  Sinnekes,  and 
that  thej  were  sent  by  th,-  Jesui.f  that  is  in  their  Castl...  an.l  bel..e,e  it  t..  b...  by  the  (;ov'' 
orders  ;  the  .Te«n.,t  told  them,  that  they  should  goe  by  night  into  the  .Ma.pn..sse  CusUe.  for  feare 


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hey  shou  d  bee  Been  and  taken  by  the  English  and  putt  in  prison ;  and  coming  from  Cannida 

bout  hal  e  way  to  the  Maquas  land,  they  mett  with  Capt"  Blew  Stocking  to  wLm  Krvn 

delivered  h.s  Messague,  and  then  would  returne,  butt  an  Indian  called  JannitS  told  Z    wh^ 

wou  d  you  returne,  come  along ;  Krj  ne  saith  noe.  the  Jesuit  bid  me  not  to  goe  too      rr'  t.t 

Boe  I  m.ght  fa  1  m  the  hands  of  the  English  for  they  would  keep  m.  prisoner. 'ndoe     "jrne 


Kmmination  of  Aclandidaghko,  av  Indian  Prisoner. 

[lionrd  of  Trade,  Xtw-Vork  Papers,  HI.] 

New  Yorke  1GS7.  Sept^  the  first  in  Fort  James. 
The    Exmniuation  of  Adandidaghkoa  a  Maqua«e  out  of  the   second  Castle   a 
Chnstan     sent   from   Albany  a  prisoner,   taken   before  n.e  Stephanu«  van 
Cortland.  ' 

Beirgasked  it  it  was  no,  a  shanu-,  that  he  left  his  owne  Country  and  that  he  went  to  Canida 
wUh  the  1.  rench,  to  l.ght  agamst  bis  Brethren  &  noigbbours     answered  it  was,  and  tbat  when 
li.'o  came    ast  .sprn.g  ,n  Cam.la,  the  Preist  of  the  Indian  Castle  bad  him  welcon>e  and  said,  it 
was  wel   done  to  cou...  and  see  bis  friends  an.l  asked  Imn,  what  bis  businesse  was,  ,be  Indian 
nnswered  bun,  to  change  n.y  Pelters  for  Beaver,  an.l  then  I  intend  to  returne  ;  but  when  he  was 
o  come  away   b:s  relat.ons  would  not  suffer  itt  because  the  French  had  given  contrarv  orders, 
a.  C  bnstian  Indians  asked  bnn,  whether  bee  intended  to  goe  and  fight  with  the  FrenJh  agains 
he  Nnnakes  or  not    b...  answered  noe,  whereupon  his  relati.  us  answered  bim,  vou  sball  be 
forced  to  goe.  and  the  \  rench  wdl  putt  you  in  prison  till  the  Warr  is  .lone  and  the  arn.y  n'turns: 
an.l  soe  be.-  was   or.-ed  tc  g.,e.     A  f.nv  .lays  aft..,  tl.e  French  ..une  an.l  gave  him  and  all  tbJ 
Indums  m  the  (J.nstum's  Castle,  each  thirty  Bull.-ts  au.l  a  do.d.Ie  ban.lfull  of  pow.ler,  &  bad 
them  appeare  att  a  I  rench  Cents  house,  n.-are  Mont  itoyall ;  the  Christian  In.Iians  being  about 
on.,  bun.  red  and  twenty  or  thirty  strong,  in  meane  time  the  French  an.l  other  NatL.s  of 
Indians  al   appear..d  att  Mont  lU.yall,  aid  the  s.-.-ond  day  after  tbat  the  CoV  himselfe;  the 
number  ..f  the  \  rench  being  two'  thousand  and  of  all  the  In.Iians  one  thousand.     The  army  went 
all  by  water  in  about  two  Imndre.l  boat..s  in  each  Boate  sonu-  scaven  and  some  tenn  Mem,,  the 
rest  went  in  Cano..s,  they  w.-n-  sometim.-s  force.l  to  .Ira.v  the  B.,at.-s  with  Crdes  against  the 
•  rencbes '  the   Provisions  being  part    in   the   Boats  and   a  great   .leale    sent    upp  before  att 
Kadragbk...;  tlu-y  were  going  up  fr.nn  Mont  R.,yall  ,o  Ka.iragbkie  three'  .layes,  makeing  ve^rv 
Hhor   ,ounu-ys;  att  Kadaragbki..  th.,v  r.^t.-d  three  dayes  from  thence  they  went  and  lay  nU 
night  upon  an  Islan.l,-  th..  ,.,gbt  after  they  lay  att  Cadranganhie' next  monJng  about  nineMu! 

'"four,.."     Oridiiml  in  .V,r.)»rAr«/,„„„/ J/„„„*.w,,r,.  XXXV  -F„  •■•ir,..!.     "iii  ,.-, 

;  M.. ..,.  ..,u,y....  /..„,...  un  in ...  1.,^.  ..t  ....,.„.,...;:;........  ej;;:":. ;':,.  _ .:  '-"■  '••" 

Sii|i|M,«i.l  to  l,u  .S»ii.ljr  Cieuk,  0»wego  county.  —  Ki.. 


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clock  they  saw  ten  Onnoridnges  att  Asanl.age> ;  the  Gov'  gave  orders  not  to  meddle  with  them, 
upon  that  the  Onnondages  gave  a  greate  shout  and  went  their  way,  and  the  army  went  along 
the  shore  side  to  a  passage  that  goes  to  the  Cayouges ;  the  day  following  they  saw  a  Brigantine 
att  anker,  and  all  the  a/my  went  ashore  and  lay  there  that  night.     8ome  of  the  French  went  a 
Board  the  Brigantine,  where  Arnout  was  as  this  Examinant  has  heard ;  next  day  the  army 
went  along  and  att  Jedandago,  the  Gov'  landed  fifty  men  to  discover  the  place  and  the  rest  went 
on  to  Jerondokat,  where  att  the  same  time  they  mett  w"-  the  French  that  came  from  Twigtwig 
and  Dowaganha  with  their  Indians,  then  the  Gov'  ordered  the  Xtian  Maquasse  and  some  other 
Indians  to  bee  putt  in  the  middle  of  the  Army  and  stayed  there  three  dayes  till  the  Fort  was 
tnished,  m  the  meane  time  four  or  five  Indians  came  and  asked,  what  the  matter  was,  and 
why  the  french  came  so  strong  in  their  Country,  the  French  answered  (by  a  Xtiai-  Maquasse) 
wee  come  to  meet  you,  the  fSinnakes  asked  againe,  and  said,  why  doe  you  make  a  Fort    you 
should  butt  come  on,  for  wee  intend  to  kill  you  all  in  a  short  time^    The  third  day  the  /  rmy 
Marched  m  the  afternoone  and  came  that  night  about  half  way  between  tiie  Lake  &  Sinnakes 
Castle  ;  next  morning  very  early  after  prayers,  they  marched  on  all  the  Indians  being  putt  on 
the  right  side  somewhat  before  the  French,  and  soe  marched  on  tiil  about  noone,  then  the  Indians 
would  bojle  their  potts,  butt  the  (ioV  bid  them  March  on,  till  they  came  upon  a  greate  hill  from 
^vhelu•e  the  (iox-  sent  three  Downganhas^^  to  spye  towar.ls  the  Sinnakes  Castle,  who  were  out 
but  a  little  time,  and  returning  said,  that  the  J^innakes  were  neare  by  an.l  lay  in  the  passage 
I  pon  which  the  Gov  gave  order,  that  one  hundred  Indians  should  bee  chosen  out  and  sent  to 
di.rcjovor  the  f^innakes,  who  went  but  not  farr  before  the  Army  then  the  Gov'  sent  out  againe 
fouer  Douaganhas  Indians  and  one  Frenchman  to  discover,  who  went  out,  and  stood  in  the  path 
till  the  army  came  to  them,  and  a  little  time  after  fouer  bund""  Sinnakes  appeared  att  the  right 
side  of  the  army,  where  the  French  Indians  were,  and  with  greate  cry  or  shout,  fyred  upon  them 
without  wounding  one  Man  being  too  farr  off,  butt  the  Sinnekes  advancing  came  nearer  by,  and 
fyred  againe,  then  the  Frencli  Indians  got  some  wounded,  who  fyred  also  upon  the  Sinnakes 
and  wounded  some  of  them,  butt  the  Sinnakes  came  so  neare,  and  tooke  an  Indian  out  of  the 
Irench  army,  and  cutt  of!' his  hands,  the  rest  firing  stoutly  upon  one  and  the  other,  till  the 
Douwaga'.has  and  other  French  Indians  fled  without  returning  to  the  fight,  butt  the  Maqu-.ss 
came  up  againe  and  stood  their  ground  till  the  whole  body  of  the  French,  came  firing  all  at 
once  u,Mm  the  Sinnakes,  soe  that  the  Sinurkes  retreated,  having  got  some  dea.l  and  wounded 
inthat  firing;   the  Gov' forbi.ld  following  of  them  having  gott  seven  Frenchmen  killed  and 
many  wounded,  and  five  dead  Iiulians  &  several  wounded  ;  of  the  Sinnekes  were  killed  sixteene 
and  some  wounded  ;  forthwith  th..  (;ov' gave  orders,  that  the  Army  should  fortify  themselves 
at  the  same  place  where  the  IJattle  was,  and  so  stood  there  all  that  night.     \ext"morning  the 
whole   Army  marched  towards  the  Sinnakes  Ca.stle  called  Kohoseraghe,^  leaving  their  dead 
i-renchmen  unbiirrie.l,  but  the  Indians  hurried  their  dead,  and  carried  all  the  wounded  French 
and    ndians  with  Hhmm  to  the  alore.sai.l  Castle,  where  one  of  the  woundeil   Men  die.l  \itt  sai.l 
Castle ;  they  found  itt  all  burned,  tnen  the  Cnv  g„ye  orders  that  the  Christian  Indians  should 
cutt  downe&  destroy  the  Indians  Come,  which  they  refused;  soe  Frenchmen  were  sent  and 

o,w:i:':;::;r;";:::;:^:;:'::;,-'''";r''''  '"""•  *•""  '•™!'»'''^  i'-"™'  -'"• « ""-^-^  - «—"  ^v.^ 

,  ,.  ,  "  ,    ,  '    ^''l   — '-"■  '  "nml  Ko  Uiin  «wny."  /bU 

^  I  omprW...|„l..,l  .m.l.r  tl„.  ,,,.,„.ral  ,,„„„.  of  It.iwnwn,.   fnl,l.„;  r,v.  Nation.,  p.  4'>  -  K.. 

'  "  Cw«(«.7  att  ..1  fa»U'll  th.y  foiin.l  "  ic.   /(n,l  XXXV.  —  Ei. 


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destroyed  all  that  they  could  find.    Afterwards  the  Gov'  sent  four  hundred  Men  to  another  small 
Cas  le  neare  by,  to  surround  the  same  till  the  whole  Army  should  come,  thinking  the  Sinnekes 
might  bee  there,  butt  found  the  same  burned  also,  butt  found  a  great  deale  of  provisions  which  they 
destroyed,  takeing  only  some  beanes  along  with  them,  for  they  had  provisions  enough,  every  Man 
earned  some  and  the  boates  were  loaden  att  Jerondekott  with  corne  and  other  necessaries,  soe  the 
Army  went  to  every  place  where  the  Castles  were-  and  lay  att  every  Castle  one  night  destroying 
all  the  come  they  could  fmde  except  some  out  fields,  which  the  Xtian  Indians  would  not  show 
them.     The  Smnekes  made  severall  times  smr.ll  allarms,  butt  never  attacked  the  French,  since 
the  first  fight.     From  the  last  Sinnekes  Castle  called  Theodehacto,'  the  Army  went  back  againe 
by  an  other  way,  as  they  came  to  Jerondckatt,  being  butt  one  night  by  the  way,  and  were  butt 
wo  dayesstill  there,  then  the  Gov' gave  orders  that  the  whole  army  should  goe  directly  to 
Oneageragh  butt  the  Xtian  Indians  refused  itt  butt  would  returne  to  Kadaraghie,  and  soe  went 
hat  way,  the  Gov'  forthwith  followed  them  with  seven  Canoes  [in]  each  seven  Menu,  and  stopt 
nem  saymg,   wliat  is  the  matter  that  you   leave  us,  it  is  better  tiiat  wee  goe  and  returne 
together;  butt  tliey  would  not,  till  one  Smiths  .Toim  stood  up  and  spoke  very  loud,  sayin-  to 
the  rest  of  the  Xtian  Indians,  you  hear  what  the  Gov'-  will  is,  tliat  wte  should  goe  up  with 
hnn.  If  wee  doe  not,  he  will  force  us  to  it ;  come,  you  are  lusty  Men,  let  us  goe  with  him.     soe 
they  were  perswaded,  and  returned  back  witii  the  Gov',  severall  Canoes  endeavoured  yett  to 
escape,  butt  "vere  soe  watched  by  the  French,  that  they  could  not  except  two  or  three  Canoes 
that  stole  away;  c  ,,  .^-ere  forced  to  goe  with  the  French  along  the  shore  side  of  the  Lake  till 
they  come  to  On.  .igoragh  being  two  days  by  the  way,  where  the  French  made  a  Fort,  and  put 
two  great  gunus  and  several  Pattareras  in  itt  with  fouer  hundred  Men  to  bee  there  in  Garrison 
After  they  had  been  there  five  .layes,  the  rest  of  the  Army  returned  to  Cadarackque  &  slept 
there  one  night,  and  left  there  some  Men,  from  whence  they  went  to  Mont  Ifoyall  in  two  dayes 
there  this  Deponent  left  the  Gov'  and  the  CiiHstian  Indians  went  to  their  Castles.     Being  further 
asked  why  the  French  made  warr  against  the  Sinnekes,  answered,  that  the  French  said  tiiat  the 
Smnakes  liad  plundered  some  Frenchmen  and  done  more  other  mischeife  (he  has  also  beared 
tliat  more  Frenchman  are  come  at  (Quebec,  out  of  France  to  continue  the   Warr.     Ueing  also 
asked  whether  the  Ma.piasse  that  ar.'  in  Cannida  would  not  returne  in  to  their  own  Country 
said,  that  many  have  an  inclinatioi.  soe  to  doe  and  that  hee  with  Kryn  and  others  were  sent 
for  that   purpose   to  see  whether  they  might  come  since  this  warr  hath  happened,  for  they 
were  sent  by  the  Preist  that  was  in  their  Castle  to  goe  and  see  whether  the  Maquasse  Gneides 
and  Onnondages  were  united  with  the  Sinnekes  or  if  they  wo.ild  keepe  themselves  neutrall 
and  If  they  would  bee  nentrall  then  the  Priest  said  that,  that  their  prisoners  sh"  bee  sent  home 
to  Witt,  hrst,  one  to  the  Onejdes  &  two  to  the  Onnondages  and  afterwards  the  rest  should  follow 
Ih.s  Message  was  given  to   Kr3u  by  the  Preist  with  orders  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  first 
Ma.iuasse  hee  should  meet-  witii ;  if  hee  mot  none  by  the  wav,  tlien  to  bring  it  himselfe.     Soe 
goeii.g  to  the  Macjuasse  Country  they  met  with  Capt"  IJlew  Stocking  a.al  two  other  Capt-  having 
sixty  Maipiasse  with  them,  about  halfe  way  between  Cannada  &  the  Maquasse  Country,  being 
about  nudmght,  Kryn  called  to  them  who  is  there,  the  other  I'artv  auswere.l  Ma.p.asse,  Krvn 
asked  .8  there  no  Sinnakes  with  you,   ISIew  Stocking  answered,  noe,  then  Krvn  replyed  mid 
said,  that  IS  well,  and  came  to  Blew  Stocking  saying :  where  ar."  you  a  going  &  what  is  your 

'  "liurnt."  X>tr- York  Colonial  Afanumiptt,  XXXV. —  Kn. 

•  Th«  Si'fond  I'asllo  of  the  .SoiippBd.    riW.«  ,A,i,rna/.     7Ai,i  XXXI. 


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businosse,  Blew  Stocking  answered  :  to  look  about  us,  so  Kryn  would  deliver  his  Message,  as 
bee  did  next  day  and  wee'  returned  back  to  Canada.  '''ssnge,  as 

Being  further  asked   why  the  Maquasse  did  not  returne  into  their  owne  Country  bee  answ-: 
but    i    f  ;>:  ^'  :        Z    ''?  '"^  ^^""^  ''^•'  •^"-^^  ''«'■--  *>-  ''-"^*-'»  ^-^-^--^  ^^^turbe  the„, 
a  long  tLet  m"      "       ''         ''''''''  ™"'^  "°""  "*"™'^'  ^«^  ^"^^  '^^  ^«»S^^  ^-^  --^«d 

And  further  saith  not. 


a  true  Copy  examined  by.    John  Knight  D  Seer: 


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Information  furnished  hy  Xannivg  Harment'ie  ami  other.9. 

[BoMd  of  Trade  Tapers,  New-Tork,  III.] 

City  of  New  Yorke. 
Informations  given  in  upon  oath  by  Nanning  Harmentse,  Fred :  Harmentse  and 
Dynck  van  der  Hyden  the  7">  Sept'  Anno  16S7.  bein^  Exam"  before  Nicholas 
Bayard  Mayor. 

J'fmk  the  said  Xanuing  and  Frederich  doe  declare  that  they  went  out  last  yeare  in  the 
fall  from  Albany  under  the  command  of  Capt"  Roseboom  with  I  is  Excel! :  passe  to  «o  and 
trade  w,th  the  Ottowawa  Indians;  nul  that  the  said  Examinants  came  arirr  "s  1  o 
Ot towawas  I  ake'  about  l.J  dayes  journey  fron.  the  Cas.le,  where  a  partv  of  abo  U  oo  K  ,.  ' 
and  lnd,ans  from  Canida  assaulted  then,  and  <len.anded  then,  to  vield  then.selv  pr^so,  ■ 
uprn  a  refusa  1  ,o  be  putt  inunediately  to  fire  and  swonl,  and  that  thev  should  no  "  r.  ^.^ 
single  Man,  whereupon  the  Examinants  troope  all  yielded  themselves  r  ^son.r  . 

..un,l>ev  ...  Christians  .  Mohoukes  and  two  Mahikander  Indian".  '  "  '""^^ ''''"' '" 

Mer  !  and,.es  win..!,  the  saul  exanunu.ts  had  with  then,,  which  acco  ding  to  their  con.nu  at  on 
would  have  purchase.l  there  about  eight  thousand  Beavers.  computation 

S-'r  The  said  examinants  doe  declare  that  att  the  first  m.     ,,-  with  the  Frencl.  K-  r„  r 
tbe  sa.d  examinants  found  the  said  Ottowawas  Indians  verv  n,ucl.  e;         1  . '     f  htn         '" 

nx^ ;;:  th  •:"Brt;"" '''-'-''  -'r-'-  -'  '"--"•  -'>  '':;^  ■"'^^^-n;,:;;: ;;; 

to  «lIe^e,  ihat  their  Brethren  prisoners  with  the  Sinnakes  wer..  burnt  ettc,  but  when  the  said 

i^i  ;;s'':7""  ^^ '"'"""  f'  "^  "■"'"^'"^'  •■""'  "^  ^'--'^  ••"•>  «-•-■•••  ^"-^^  - '-« of  ti.  ttliwa 

rcturncl  a  1  n.anner  of  kmdnes,  -s  to  the  examinants  and  odi.red  pres/.n.s  to  then,  with  2Z 
resentments  a.au„t  the  French  in  reganl  of  the  said  false  infbrn.ations.  ' 

..la-ecaled'o"'"  '•'^7"'"""'«  ^;"''"-'"'-i'-' ""ay  as  prisoners  Iron,  the  Ottowawas  towards  a 
plac  e  called  Onjagra,  lying  on  this  side  of  the  great  Lake. 


■  "  nn.l  ,0.  r..t„r„,.,l  l.„,.k  t„  ,a,„.,l„."  .V-,-  y..rli  ,:,lo„!„l  .V, ,.„„,,   xxxv 

l.nliM  Iliirun.   r/,„rln;,ij;  J/  ,1.  X,„„:  /■>,,  /,„■.  Xl.  —  liu. 


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S"'"'  Tliat  the  said  French  and  Indyans  nppon  tlieir  going  towards  said  Onjagra  did  also 
meet  with  Capt"  Macgregory  with  his  troop  consisting  in  29.  Xtians  G.  Indians  and  8.  prisoners, 
tliat  said  French  and  Indians  there  being  in  number  about  loOO.  did  also  (by  threatning  to  kUl 
and  putt  to  the  sword  ettc)  take  tiie  said  Capt"  Macgregory  and  company  prisoners,  whereof 
the  Kxainmants  Dyrick  van  der  Heyden  was  one  of  tiie  I'artie,  who  declares  that  all  their 
goods  and  merchandizes  were  also  plundered  by  said  French,  which  hee  the  said  Exam«  by 
computation  would  have  purchased  to  that  Troop  eight  or  nine  thousand  Beavers. 

C""^  The  said  Exam"  named  [Nanuing]  Harmentse,  Frederick  Harmantse  and  Dyrick  van  der 
Heyder,  doe  further  declare,  that  they  were  all  carryed  as  prisoners  to  Onyagra  aforesaid  on  this 
side  the  great  Lake,  and  that  the  said  Frendi  now  had  built  a  Fort  there. 

T'l'i."  That  all  the  said  Examinants  were  sent  from  Onyagra  to  Cadarackque  a  Fort  beyond 
the  Lake,  except  Abell  Merrion  one  of  Captain  Itoseboonis  Troop  was  bv  sentence  or  order  of 
the  Gov'  Do  Xonvilie  shott  to  death  because  hee  was  Frenchman  born,  altho'  a  subject  of  his 
Majesty  of  England  and  having  a  i)asse  from  his  Excell-'J'  with  the  rest  of  the  Troop. 

S".v  That  the  said  Exam"  and  all  the  rest  of  the  prisoners,  were  verv  barbarously  treat(>d 
there  by  the  French  Commander  iuforcing  them  to  labour  grievous  hard  'in  drawing  tlie  Bark 
to  bring  materialls  for  to  strengthen  and  building  the  Fort  and  otherwise. 

D'hiJ-  That  the  said  exam"  &  comp^  were  sent  prisoners  from  Cadarackque  to  Mont  Reall 
where  they  received  greater  freedome  &  liberty,  without  any  confinement  until  the  Gov'  Do 
Nonville  arrived,  who,  alter  a  long  discourse  with  Anthony  Lespinard,  gave  orders  that  all  the 
said  prisoners  should  againe  be  putt  to  close  conlinement,  which  accordinglv  was  done  and  the 
following  day  sent  to  Quebecq. 

lO'"!"  That  all  the  prisoners  at  Quebecq  were  put  out  to  farmers  and  others  for  to  work  for 
their  victuals. 

ll'w>-  That  the  Exam"  in  their  travell  amongst  the  French,  several  times  heard  reported,  that 
the  French  Gov' would  not  discharge  the  prisoners  unless  Ilis  Excell'^''  Gov' Dongan  desisted 
from  supplying  the  Sinnekas  with  amunition  &  other  aid  &  assistance. 

IS'i-'J-  That  the  said  Exam"  also  heard  reporte<l  that  the  French  Gov'  had  orders  from  His 
master  to  prosecute  the  warr  with  all  vigour  against  the  .<innekes  and  not  to  hearken  to  any 
oilers  of  peace  until  they  be  totally  destroyed. 

l;!"''>  Tiie  Examinants  declare  that  four  of  them  in  num  r  made  their  escape  in  the  night 
fiom  (iuebeccj  and  came  in  five  dayes  time  to  Albany  all  the  way  by  water  except  one  carrying 
place  of  about  thre.-  Dutch  miles  and  another  of  about  loO  paces.  Item,  the  said  Examinants 
doe  furth.M-  declare,  that  they  heard  Major  Macgregory  say,  that  Anthonv  De  Lespinard  had 
told  the  French  Gov'  that  it  was  not  in  the  power  of  Gov'  Dongan  to  hinder  that  the  Indians 
should  be  su|)|)lyed  with  powder,  for  if  the  said  CJov'  should  prohibit  the  same  never  so  much, 
yet  the  Inhahitants  of  Albany,  before  the  Indians  should  want  it,  would  carry  it  themselves 
into  the  woods  and  give  it  to  the  Indians  lor  nothina. 

DvRICK    VAN    DER    IIeVDEH 

Nanxixo  Harmetsen 
sworne  before  me,  Fkeurvch  IIaumetsen. 

\icHoLAs  Bayard  Mayor. 

And  the  said  Exam"  do  fur»her  say  &  dechire  that  in  their  comeing  back  from  Quebecq  to 
Albany,  they  mett  in  Corliiars  Lake  with  Cryn  the  Sachim  of  the  Frencii  Maquess  Indians 
together  with  seven  Indians  more  and  the  said  Cryii  told  the  Exam"  that  bee  hath  bin  with  his 


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friends  the  Maqness  of  Albany  to  dissvvade  them  from  warring  with  tiie  French  and  to  encourape 
them  to  come  and  live  at  Canada,  or  otherwise  he  would  with  all  his  Indians  of  Canada  corn., 
and  ^ve  with  his  relations  and  friends  the  Maqness  of  Albany,  provided  Corlaer,  meaning 
thereby  h.8  Lxcell'^  the  Gov',  did  send  preists  in  the  Castles  which  he  hath  long  promised  but 
not  performed. 

And  lastly  said  Examinants  doe  declare  that  one  of  their  Troopers  by  name  Abell  Merrion 
was  by  jealouse  or  command  of  the  Gov'  De  Nonville  shot  to  death  because  he  was  a  Frenchman 
Borne  altho  now  subject  of  His  Maj'^'  of  England  &  had  a  passe  to  trade  at  the  Ottowawa  with 
the  rest  of  the  Troop : 

Nannino  Harmentse 

,    „  Frederick  Harments 

Bworne  before  me  r» 

-.  Deiiick  van  der  Hevdem 
INiCHOLAs  Bavard  Mayor 

A  true  copy  examined  by    John  Knight  De  Sec' 


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Governor  Do7igan''s  Propositions  to  tJie  Five  Natiom. 

[Board  of  Trade  Popen,  New- York,  HI.] 

Propositions  to  the  Five  Nations"  westward  viz'  to  the  Cheife  Sachems  and 
Captames  of  the  Sinnekes,  Cajouges,  Onondages,  Onneydes  and  Maquasse 
by  the  Gov  in  the  Citty  hall  of  Albany  the  fifth  day  of  august  10S7.  in  the 
third  year  of  His  Maj""  Reigne. 

Brethren. 

I  am  verry  gladd  to  see  you  all  here  in  this  house,  and  am  heartely  gladd  also  that  you  have 
sus  a.ned  no  greater  losse  by  the  French,  tho'  I  believe  there  intention  was  to  destroy  you  all. 
If  they  could  have  surprised  you  in  your  Castles,  and  as  soon  as  I  heard  of  there  designe  to 
warr  with  you,  I  gave  you  notice  of  itt,  and  came  up  here  my  «elfe  that  I  might  bee  ready  to 
g.ve  you  all  the  assistance  and  good  advice,  that  soe  short  a  time  would  allow  me 

I  am  now  about  sending  a  Gentleman  to  England  to  the  King  my  Master,  to  lett  him  know, 
that  the  t  rench  have  invaded  his  territories  here  on  this  side  of  the  great.  Lake.  &  warred 
upon  the  Brethren  his  subjects,  and  therefore  I  would  willingly  know,  whether  th     Bretli 
have  given  the  Gov'  of  Canada  any  provocation  „r  not,  and  if  they  have,  how  &  in  wlia 
manner?  because  I  am  obliged  to  give  a  true  account  of  this  matter;     This  hussinesse  may 
cause  a  warr  between  the  King  of  England,  and  the  French  King,  both  in  Europe  &  here,  and 

herefore  I  must  know  the  truth.     I  know  the  (ioV  of  Canada  dare  not  enter  into  the  g  e      I 
Knig  of  England's  Territoryes   in  a  hostile   manner  without  provocation,  if  he  thought      e 
B..thre„  vvere  the  King  of  EngU.nd'.s  subjects,  l.utt  you  having  tsvo  or  three  years  ago'  m    le 
a  Covenant  cha.ne  wM,  the  French  contrarie  to  my  co.,..mands,  (which  I  kneV,  could  n  t    ol 
long)  1    being  v..d  „i  ittselfe  amongst  the  Christians,  forasmuch  as  subjects  (as  you  .-re)  oug 

double  unn"      "'^/""ff  ,^:  ^"^•^''-'  '^  "°^  '>-'g  -  Jou^  power,  have' your  selfs  brought  t5 
trouble  upon  you,  and  as  I  believ.  is  the  only  reason  of  there  falling  upon  you  this  time 


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Brethren,  I  took  it  verry  ill,  that  after  you  putt  your  selfs  in  the  number  of  the  great  KinR 

vlu  £     I  ?'"'''  T  '°V'"""  ''"  °""  ''  "''^'  P^"^^  «^  --■••  -'^hout  my  consent! 
you  know  that  we  can  hve  wit^iout  you,  but  you  cannot  live  without  us ;  for  you  never  found 
h      I  told  you  a  lye.  and  d.d  offer  you  assistance  as  you  wanted,  provided  you  would  be 
advised  by  me  for  I  know  the  French  better  than  any  of  you  doe. 

Now,  since  there  is  a  warr  begun  upon  you  by  the  Gov'  of  Canada,  I  hope  without  any 
provocation  by  you  given,  I  desyre  and  command  you,  that  you  will  hearken  to  noe  treaty, 
but  by  my  advice,  which,  if  you  follow,  you  shall  have  the  benefitt  of  the  great  chaine  of 
fnendshipp  that  ,s  lately  concluded  between  the  Great  King  of  England  and  the  French  King 
^^•h.cll  came  out  of  England  the  other  day,  which  I  have  sent  to  Canida  by  Anthony  Lespinarcl 
in  he  meane  time  I  will  give  you  such  advice  as  will  be  for  your  good  and  supply  you  with 
such  necessarys,  as  you  will  have  need  off.  First,  my  advice  is,  that  as  n.anv  prisoners  of  the 
French  as  you  take,  that  you  draw  not  there  blood,  butt  bring  them  home  mid  keepe  them  to 
exchange  for  the  people  of  yours,  which  they  have  prisoners  alreadv,  or  may  take  hereafter. 
Ihat  If  possible  you  can  order  it  soe,  I  would  have  you  take  one  or  two  of  your  wisest 
>  achems  and  one  or  two  Cheife  Capt"  of  each  Nation  to  bee  a  Councill,  to  manage  all  the 
.  fta.rs  of  the  warr,  and  they  to  give  orders  to  the  rest  of  the  Officers,  what  they  are  to  doe, 
hat  your  designes  may  bee  kept  private,  for  after  it  comes  amongst  soe  manv' people,  it  is 
'•lazed  abroad,  and  your  designe  often  times  frustrated  ;  and  those  Cheiffe  Men  to  keen 
correspondence  with  me  by  a  Trusty  Messenger. 

Now,  the  greate  matter  in  consideration  is  with  the  Brethren,  how  to  strengthen  themselves 
and  weken  your  Enemy  ;  n,y  opinion  is,  that  the  Brethren  should  send  Messengers  to  the 
Ottowawas  and  Iw.chtwichs  and  the  further  Jndians,  and  some  of  the  prisoners  ot  those 
Nations  (.f  any  you  have)  left  to  bury  the  hatchetts  and  to  make  a  Covenant  Chaine,  and  that 
they  may  putt  away  all  the  French,  that  are  amongst  them,  and  that  you  will  open  a  path  for 
fhem  this  way,  they  being  the  King  of  England's  subjects  likewise  only  the  French  have  been 
aduiitted  to  Trade  with  them  (for  all  that  the  French  have  in  Canida  they  had  it  of  the  great  Kin^ 
o  Engiatid)  that  by  that  meanes,  they  may  come  here  freely,  where  they  may  have  every  thing 
eheaper  then  atnong  the  French,  they  paying  you  an  acknowledgement  yearly  for  the  Path,  and 
that  you  &  they  joyne  together  ag«  the  French  and  make  so  tirme  a  League,  that  whoever  is 
Enemy,  to  one,  must  bee  soe  to  both. 

Another  thing  of  concerne  is,  that  you  ought  to  doe  what  you  can,  to  open  a  path  for  all  the 
Nor  h  Indians  and  Mahckanders  that  are  att  Ottowawa  and  further  Nations,  and  I  will  endeavour 
to  doe  the  same  to  bring  them  home,  for  they  not  daring  to  come  home  your  way,  and  the 
t  rench  on  the  other  hand  striveing  to  keep  them  there  on  purpose  to  joyne  with  these  further 
Nations  against  you  for  your  distruction,  and  you  know,  that  one  of  them  is  worse  then  six  of 
the  other,  therefore,  all  means  must  bee  used  to  bring  them  home,  and  use  them  kindly,  as  thev 
passe  throw  your  Country.  ^ 

My  advise  is  further  to  you,  that  Messengers  goe  in  the  behalfe  of  all  the  Five  Nations  to  the 
Christian  Ind-  att  Cannada  to  persuade  them  to  come  home  to  their  native  Country,  and  to 
prom.sse  thetn  all  protection,  which  will  he  another  great  means  to  weaken  your  Enemys,  and  if 
they  will  not  bee  advised,  then  you  know  what  to  doe  with  them.  I  think  i"t  verry  necessary  for 
the  Brethren's  security  and  assistance,  and  to  the  endamageing  the  French,  to  build  a  Fort  upon 
the  Lake,  where  I  may  keepe  stores  and  provisions  in  case  of  necessity,  and  therefore  I  would 
have  the  Brethren  let  me  know,  what  place  will  be  most  convenient  for  itt.     I  would  not  have 


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the  Bretliren  to  keepe  their  Corn  in  their  Castles  as  I  heare  the  Onondagcs  doe,  butt  bury  itt  a 
greate  way  into  the  woods,  whereof  a  few  people  may  know  where  it  is,  for  feare  of  such  an 
accident  as  hath  happened  the  Sinnakes. 

I  have  given  my  advice  in  your  Generall  Assembly  by  W  Dirick  Wessells  and  Akus  the 
Interpreter,  liow  you  are  to  manage  your  parties  and  how  necessary  it  is  to  gett  i)risoner8  to 
change  for  your  owne  Menu,  that  are  prisoners  with  the  French. 

I  am  glad  to  hear  the  Bretheren  are  so  united,  as  M'  Dirick  Wessells  tells  me  they  are,  and 
that  there  are  no  rotten  Members  nor  French  spyes  amongst  them. 

The  Brethren  may  remember  my  advice  I  scut  you  this  Spring  not  to  go  to  Cadarachqui ;  if 
you  had,  they  would  have  served  you  as  they  did  your  people  that  came  from  hunting,  for  1 
tould  you  then  that  I  knew  the  French  better  then  you. 

There  is  no  advice  or  proposition  that  1  nuide  to  the  Brethren,  all  the  while  that  the  Priest 
lived  att  Onondaga,  butt  bee  writt  it  to  Cannada,  as  I  have  found  by  one  of  his  letters,  that  bee 
had  given  to  an  Indyan  to  carry  to  Canada,  and  was  brought  here ;  therefore  I  desire  the 
Brethren,  not  to  receive  him  or  any  French  Priests,  any  more,  haveing  sent  for  English  P/ipsts 
whom  you  can  be  sup|)lyed  with,  all  to  content ; 

1  would  have  the  Jkethreu  looke  out  sbarpe  tor  feare  of  being  surprized ;  I  believe  all  the 
strength  of  tlie  French  will  be  at  Cadarachqui  &  Onyagaro,  where  they  build  a  Fort  now,  and 
att  Troy  Uiviere,  Mont  Royall  and  Chambly,  they  being  frontier  places. 

Lett  me  putt  you  in  mind  againe,  not  to  make  any  Treatiers  without  m^  means,  which  will 
be  more  advantageous  for  you,  then  if  you  had  done  itt  yourselfs,  for  then,  you  will  bee  looked 
upon  as  the  King  of  Englands  Subjects,  and  lett  me  know  from  time  to  time,  whatsoever  thing 
is  done.  ° 

Thus  farr  I  have  spoken  to  you  relating  to  the  warr. 

Now  I  must  chide  you,  and  to  tell  you  (if  it  be  true  what  I  heare)  you  are  not  people  of  your 
words,  for  I  remember  three  years  agoe,  the  Greate  Ciov'  of  \'irginia  was  here,  and  be  by  my  means 
forgave  the  brethren  what  eviU  they  bad  done  in  Virginia  and  Marvland  before,  &  accordingly  both 
their  batchetts  and  vour  hatchetts  were  hurried  without  in  my  presence,  notwithstanding  since 
1  heare  the  Brethren  have  been  there  this  last  spring  and  have  killed  a  fine  Gentleman  with 
some  others,  and  as  I  heare,  a  party  of  Oneydes  is  now  there  att  the  head  of  James'  Hiver 
with  an  intention  to  mine  all  the  Indyans  there  abouts,  and  have  taken  Six  of  these  Indyans 
prisoners  and  were  desygned  to  fall  upon  the  English  that  live  in   the  Out  Plantations    to 
facilitate  their  designe,  all  which  is  discovered  by  a  Virginia  Indian,  that  was  with  them  three 
years   a   prisoner,   &   now  runn   away  and    gives  the  English    this   Intelligence,   which    has 
occassioned  the  Country  thereabouts  to  bee  in  allann,  and  the  Gov'  of  Virginia  is  come  to  New 
\orke  with  an  Intention  to  have  Sattisfaction  of  the  Brethren  for  what  they  have  done ;     Doe 
the  Brethren  think  they  can  Warr  with  all  the  Christians  in  America,  who  are  a  thousand 
against  one  of  you,     it  seems  you  make  no  diflerence  between  your  Friends  and  your  Foes 
what  would  you  bee  att ;     The  Christians  will  not  endure  it  from  one  another,  much  lesse  from' 
you  that  are  Indyans;  if  it  was  not  for  mee  who  have  prottcted  you  these  fbuer  yeares  past 
for  all  the  King  of  England's  subjects  are  bound  to  joyne  with  one  another  against  any  Enemy 
that  will  fall  upon  them ;  therefore,  I  charge  and  Command  you  forthwith  as  soon  as  you  are 
gott  home,  to  send  me  those  prisoners,  as  soone  as  they  are  coine  to  your  Castles,  and"  I  must 
tell  you  plainly,  that  if  you  will  not  forbear  doeiiig  of  Mischeife  there  hereafter,  I  will  dig  upp 
the  Axes  againe,  and  give  them  in  t!  a  hands  of  My  Lord  Howard,  and  I  myselfe  will  joyne 


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l^!f  Jr  ^  r'\  "'"'"  ^T-  '" V'""  ^°"  ^'"  *'"  *°'""y  '■"•"^'^ '  '■°'  the  Governor  of  Cannada 

mselfe  makes    ns  con,p  a.nt  of  me  to  ti.e  King  att  l.on,e,  that  I  protect  people,  that  murders 

he  K.ng  of  Lnghmd's  subjects  m  Virginia  and  Maryland  and  breaks  all  the  Covenant  Clmt 

heyma  e,  ti.erefore,doe  this  noe  n.ore,  nor  goe  neere  Virginia,  for  if  vou  doe,   t    will     i: 

impossible  for  mee  to  protect  you  any  longer,  butt  bee  looked  upon  as  *badd  as  ;our  se  s  Tf 

you    ave  any  partys  out  that  way,  send  for  them  forthwith,  and  s'uffer  none  of  your  p  op  J  to 

goe  that  .-ay  any  more.     I  w.U  strive  to  stopp  My  Lord  Effinghan.'s  mouth,  that  he  makes  noe 

complamt  of  you  to  the  K  ng,  by  promising  him  that  you  will  make  him  sa  isfactionHss  soon 

as  the  warr  w.th  the  French  is  over,  and  I  doe  not  doubt,  butt  you  will  make  good  v^l  atsoeve; 

I  promise,  tiiat  I  may  not  be  found  a  Liar.  ^        vvnatsoever 

T  LT'  'f  "' m"*"  ^""I  f  "'  ^'""■""'  y^"'  ^  "^"«*  '""'^^^^  "^y  Brethren  the  Sinakers,  who 
I  find  are  brave  Men  and  honnest  Menn,  having  never  heard,  they  ever  had  a  hand  in  dodn^ 
any:llthmgnor  contrary  to  my  Orders,  since  I  came  to  the  Govern' (except  the  makeingof 

t  oubleri;  .""\""'  ""  ''""■'  """  ^^"'^^  '''^°^'  ^'^^'^'^  '"-  I'een  the 'cause  of  dl  th'ese 
troubles)  which  makes  me  soe  eager  for  their  welfare  and  could  wish  with  all  my  heart  that  I 
could  say  te  same  of  all  the  rest  of  the  Brethren,  butt  I  hope  the  shame  of  dofng  U     li  t 

N  ords  w  h  every  Body,  and  obey  my  commands,  which  is  the  only  meanes  to  eat  well  and 
sleep  well  without  feare  or  disturbance. 

npi'f^'T'^'i  '""^'/'^'^.•""'"'^'"l  °»«  thing  to  the  Officers  and  Captaines,  not  to  suffer  your 
people  to  bee  drunk  dureing  the  warr,     it  will  loose  the  reputation  of  a  Souldier  to  bee  dZ 
Ml  time  of  warr.  for  feare  of  advantages  that  the  Enemy  miy  take  of  them, 
a  True  copy  examined 

p'  Rob'  Livingston  CI. 


Amioer  of  the  Five  Katiom  to  Governor  Dongan. 

[Board  of  Trade;  New-York  Papers,  III.] 

Answer  of  the  Maquase,  Oneydes,  Onnondages,  Cayouges  and  Sinneckes  to  the 

Govemour  att  the  Towne  House  of  Albany  the  sixth  day  of  August  1687. 

First,  the  Spe'^ker  being  a  Maquase  Sachim.  called  Sindacksegie  made  a  speech  to  the 

by  His  Excel  ency  concerning  the  meanes  proscribed  for  the  strengthening  of  them  and 
weakening  of  their  Enemies,  and  how  convenient  it  would  be  for  them  not  to  make  any  pea  e 
without  His  Excell-  and  what  badd  success,  that  unlucky  peace  had,  that  they  nnde  ^hree 

being  CI.  ged  to  tiie  contrary  by  his  Excell'^  and  how  they  now  feel  the  smart  of  it  and  alsoe 
repeated  the  great  reason  His  Excell'.  li„d  to  chide  them  for  the  mischief  done  i,  V  i^nia  fo 

know.  Uiat  wee  have  unanimously  concluded,  that  no  parties  whatsoever  goe  out  that  way 


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for  the  future,  if  thoy  doe  &  any  miacheiffe  happens  to  any  of  the  King's  subjects,  every  body 
in  particular  that  has  a  hand  in  it,  shall  answer  for  it,  Wee  Sachims  will  not  concerne  our 
selves  any  more  to  speake  in  their  behalfes ; 

The  said  Maquase  Sachim  called  Sindachsegie,  made  a  speech  to  His  Excell'^  the  Gov'  in  the 
behalfe  of  all  the  Five  Nations  and  answered  the  propositions  thus : 

Wee  have  understood  your  Excell^^  propositions  yesterday,  and  amongst  other  things  we 
finde,  that  your  Ecell'"  is  very  desirious  to  know  what  provocation  we  have  given  to  the  French 
to  cause  them  to  warr  upon  us;  wee  have  bin  consulting  one  another  from  break  a  day  and 
made  as  much  mquiry  as  wee  could,  of  what  evill  has  been  done  in  General  and  what  in 
particular.     Wee  are  resolved  to  speake  the  truth,  and  all  the  evill  we  have  done  them  is,  that 
about  SIX  yeares  agoo  some  of  the  Sinnekes  and  some  of  the  Onnondages  went  aboard  of  a 
!•  rench  Barke  att  Onnyagaro,  that  was  come  to  trade  there  and  took  out  of  the  said  Barke  a 
Caske  of  Brandy  and  cutt  the  Cable.     This  was  done  in  the  Govern'  of  Sir  Edmund  Andrews, 
three  yeares  before  the  peace  was  made  with  the  French,  who  gave  orders  not  to  suffer  any 
trench  .o  Trade  there;  since  which  pence,  [made]  as  aforesai.l,  wee  have  given  the  French  no 
provocation,  only  wee  doe  acknowledge  about  a  yeare  agoe,  there  was  a  Frenchman  called, 
Grandimison  with  his  partner  came  to  a  place  called  Aquarage  neer  to  Onnyagaro,  where  some 
of  the  fe.nnekes  and  of  the  Onnondages,  took  a  hundred  Bevers  from  him,  l.ee  having  noe 
passe  neither  tmm  His  Excell-  the  Gov'  nor  the  Gov'  of  Canada,  in  doing  of  which,  wee  have 
only  obeyed  his  Excellc'  orders,  who  told  us  to  lay  hands  upon  all  people  that  came  in  any  part 
of  the  King  of  England's  territories  without  such  passe,  and  the  Gov'  of  Cannada  hath  often 
Old  us,  that  ,f  any  of  his  people  came  here  towards  Albany  to  trade,  that  wee  should  plunder 
hem;  but  this  cannot  bee  the  quarrell,  since  wee  gave  the  said  hundred  bevers  back  againe- 
he  only  reason  as  wee  imagine  makes  the  French  quarrell  with  us  is,  that  wee  have  given  our 
Land,  and  submitted  our  selfs  to  the  King  of  England,  which  wee  confirmed  sollemHy,  when 
lie  Gov  of  Virginia  was  with  you  heere.     It  is  tru- ,  wee  warr  with  the  Farr  Nations  of 
Indians,  because  they  kill  our  people,  &  take  them  prisoners  when  wee  goe  a  Bever  hunting 
and  it  IS  our  Custome  amongst  Indians,  to  warr  with  one  another ;  but  what  hath  the  Christians 
to  doe  vvith  that  to  joine  with  either  one  side  or  other  ?     O  Brethren,  you  tell  us,  Mie  Kinr  of 
England  IS  a  very  great  King,  and  why  should  you  not  joyne  with  us  in  a  just  cause,  when  the 
b rench  joynes  with  our  Enemies  in  an  unjust  cause;  O  Brethren,  wee  see  the  reason  of  this 
for  the  French  would  faine  kill  us  all  and  when  that  is  done,  they  would  carry  all  the  Bever 
trade  to  Canida,  and  the  great  King  of  England  would  loose  the  land  likewise,  and  therefore 
o  Great  Sachim  beyond  the  Great  Lake,  awake  and  suffer  not  those  poor  Indians  that  have 
given  themselfs  and  their  Lands  under  your  protection  to  bee  destroyed  by  the  French  without 
cause  ;  they  are  angry  also  that  his  Excell'3'  gives  passes  to  the  Christians,  liere  to  goe  to  the 
further  Nations  of  Indians  to  Trade,  and  because  we  goe  to  shew  them  the  way  whereby  the 
P  rench  thinkes,  they  will  loose  their  Trade,  and  that  there  will  be  a  path  open  for  those  Fan- 
Nations  to  come  here  to  Albany  and  Trade,  which  exasperates  the  French,  ai.d  makes  them  fall 
upon  us.     Wee  must  acknowledge,  that  a  party  of  Sinnekes  and  Onnonda^  ,«  have  plundered 
some  F  rench    that  they  found  in  their  Enemies  Country,  supplying  them  with  Ammunition, 
which  they  thought  was  very  unreasonable,  and  have  also  taken  some  Ottawa  Indians  prisoners 
who  are  our  Enemies,  but  upon  His  Excell'^  the  GoV-  command,  wee  have  sent  them  home 
agame  by  Cap"  Roseboum  last  fall,  and  by  Major  Macgregory  this  spring,  notwithstanding  they 


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Come.     As  for  whntH.sLxcell:  proposed  yesterday,  consisting  in  several  articles  wee  shall 
no   ..swerto  every  parfcular.  only  to  the  principal  heads,  in  which  His  E.cei;  may  r" 
satisfyed  wee  approve  of  very  well  and  shall  perfonne.  ^ 

As  for  the  nniking  of  a  peace  with  the  Farr  Nations,  wee  doe  take  that  to  bee  very  good 
Councl.  and  wdl  undoubtedly  contrihute  much  to  the  strengthening  of  us  and  wakeni Ig  ofour 
Lnennes.  the  French  and  therefore  are  willing  to  accept  of  your  Council  to  make  a  pe  ee  w  "h 
the  Ottawawaus,  and  to  that  end  we  will  send  such  of  their  people  as  have  b^n  some  ye!    s 
agoe  prisoners  among  us  to  then,  to  endeavour  to  eflect  it,  and  are  satisfyed,  his  Excd     ac  v  " 
s  fa  r  above  what  wee  could  ever  have  thought  of  and  do  render  much   hankes  to  His  E x  d  ' 
or  ,t  and  present  H:s  Kxcellc.  with  three  Belts  of  wampum;  wee  give  his  Excelll  man,  tha^. 
o  your  good  adv.ce  concerning  the  changeing  of  what  French  Prisoners  wee  gott  for  or  p  ople 
we    W.11  folow  U  and  doe  no  harm  to  any  French  wee  gott.  but  strive  t'o  gett  our'p'p 
exchanged  for  them  wh.ch  will  strengthen  us,  and  desire  as  soon  as  wee  getf  any,  that  11 
E  cellcv  would  wr.te  to  the  Gov^  of  Canada  to  make  an  exchange.     As  for'the  Twi      ti  t 
nd  ans,  who  are  our  mortal  Enemies  and  have  killed  a  great  many  of  our  people  a  B  ve 

W  e  doe  aZ"  TT  "'    '''  "''  '"'  ^^^  -^^--°--doe  give  three  Belts  of  Wanfpun. 

Wee  doe  acknowledge  that  your  Excell^^'  advice  to  us  is  very  good  in  every  th  ng  and 
particularly  co„cern.ng  the  French  Jesuite  whom  wee  are  resolved  nof  to  receive  any  ore  n^r 
none  from  the  French ;  and  if  any  of  the  Five  Nations  are  inclined  for  EnglishJesu Us  they 
w.    come  to  acquamt  your  Excellc.  with  it.     doe  give  three  Belts  of  Wampum. 

yes^XIXuistw'T"'  ''"'^'  """"  "°^  ^"  '^^^^^  ^^"'^'^  of  the  proposition  made 
jeste  daj,  and  w.ll  str  ve  to  answer  to  principal  points;  his  Excell-  desired  our  advice,  where 

w>ll  be  most  convement  for  him  to  make  a  Fort,  and  though  there  are  diverse  place 

there  .s  good  store  of  Sahnond  neer  at  hand,  yett  the  best  place  (all  things  consilere  U  i^^ 

op.n,ons  w.11  he  at  a  place  called  Cajonhago-  where  there  is  a  River,  that  goes  to  the  ilZ 

Cadarachque.     doe  give  three  Belts  of  Wampum. 

Fxclr.  ";f /"'^""^^■'f  f  t'"''  "-  y-»S  '^^-^  -e  very  mischeivous  and  unruly,  and  that  His 
Excell :  1  as  done  much  for  us  m  the  business  of  Nirginia  with  mv  Lord  Eliinghan,  bv  causein^ 
the  a.xes   o  burryed   butt  before  wee  could  gett  home  from  makelng  of  the  p^.ce.  a  par  7"^ 

tTL   :eZ':;     r  '''"^"''""  ""^  '™^  ^""^^^^>'  to  our  knowledge!  havJcontimfed 
to  doe,  soe    hat  «ee  have  now  unanimously  concluded  once  more  to  warn  them,  and  if  thev 
still  prcK.eede  to  goe  that  way  to  the  Southward  towards  the  English  plantatio  s,  Zy  ,  i.' 

weI"''Ztl;trrn"''T'  ""-^'"-^^'^-•"'^'tyou  knew  the  French  better  than 
wee.     Wee  btheve  you  did,  and  wee  have  reason   to  know  them   now  alsoe ;   as  for   your 

lu.thcr  Nations  of  Indians  to  come  here,  wee  will  open  a  path  that  they  may  come  freelv  -nid 
as  soon  as  wee  come  home,  shall  consult  who  ought  to  goe  to  then  to  i-quahi^U;"";:;;;;;!;! 


Sf,.  mil,.,  ,intc|..  .i;!l.  — Kn. 
•  Tl„.  Tio,„„„la,l.„  or  l)i„n,„„l,.,U.s  wore  «  tribe  of  the  Wyandot,  ur  Huron  Naiion  ,.n  1 
western  part  of  L-,-,.cr  Canada.   Oallalin;  Si/nopus.  70.  -  El,  ' 


n 


oiuiied,  originally,  tliu  south- 


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and  send  down  a  INfessenger  to  give  notice  to  your  Excell-=^  who'  are  pitched  upon  to  perform 
the  journey  as  agents  for  us  ;     doe  give  four  peecTs  of  Bever. 

Wee  doe  acquauit  jou  that  wee  are  intended  to  wadge  warr  with  the  French  as  long  as  wee 
have  a  man  left  since  they  Poe  unjustly  have  begun  the  warr;  but  if  the  French  should  chance 
to  propose  any  articles  of  peace  to  us,  wee  shall  send  a  Messenger  to  your  Excell :  to  acquaint 
you,  soe  that  your  ]'-.\cei: :  n.ay  be  assured  that  wee  never  will  make  a  peace' without  your 
Excell :'s  commands.  The  Mahikanders  and  other  River  Indians  living  here  are  likewise 
subjects  of  the  Great  King  of  England,  whom  his  Excell'''  will  be  pleased  to  make  use  off  and 
send  to  the  Farr  .Nations  of  Indians  to  help  to  f  Hect  the  peace. 

Weo  are  much  inclined  to  get  -nr  Christian  Indians  back  again  from  Canidn,  but  know  noe 
way  to  effect  it  except  by  takeing  one  or  more  of  their  prisoners  and  send  them  into  the  Castle 
to  tell  the  rest,  that  they  may  come  freely,  and  to  k.iow  why  they  fight  a-jainst  their  Brethren, 
doe  give  a  Belt. 

Desyre  tiiat  the  Cov'"  may  looke  out  shnrpe  towards  the  I{iv.  r  of  Canida,  and  send  them 
word  if  any  news  come  tli"t  way,  and  as  soon  as  any  news  occurs  in  there  parts  shall  not  bee 
wanting  to  give  your  Ivxcell :  a  particular  account,     doe  give  a  Belt  of  Wampum. 

After  the  proposition  was  ove--.  I'.iey  told  his  Excell :  the  inn'  by  way  of  discourse,  that  the 
Indians  livinu-  at  the  Kill  van  Coll  or  tliere  abouts,  when  they  were  in  the  Maquase  Country 
last,  acquainted  them,  that  they  hnd  a  sort  of  poyson  that  could  kill  their  Knemyes  without 
fiirhting,  and  sir.ce  these  Indians  are  living  under  liis  E:.cell'J"  Govern'  desires  if  it  be  true  his 
Excellency  would  see  to  gett  some'  of  them  a.ul  send  it  us  up  that  they  may  poyson  the  Frencli. 
a  True  copy,  examined  p'  me 

ItoB*  Livingston 


Ih/ornwtioti  received  from  gereral   TurUans. 

lll..nr.l  ..f  Tra.lo;  X,>w.V,.rk  ri(|nr.,  lU  ] 

Information  Given  by  Adomlarnheerha,  Unedachseno,  Awitharon,  Cheife  .Snciicmii 
of  the  .Sinnekes  together  with  another  young  Indian  of  15  yeares  that  was 
in  the  rngacenu'nt,  to  the  (iov'  at  the  Towne  Mouse  of  Albany,  the  sixth* 
day  (if  iVugu.st  lti^7. 

Doe  say  that  ihcy  know  nut  of  any  cause  that  ever  any  of  the  Nation  of  the  Sinnnkes  did 
give  to  \\\"  French  in  their  lives  to  warr  upon  them,  as  they  have  tins  sumnu-r  by  a  sudden 
surprize,  liir,  whatever  [acl]  that  they  have  done,  which  they  beleeve  the  French  are  angry  alt, 
N\ill  represent  to  your  Kxceil  :  Four  or  Five  y.-ares  ague,  wee  were  desyred  by  the  Gov'  of 
Cmada  to  plunder  sucli  Men  of  his  as  went  a  Tradeing  without  his  pa.ss,  and  a.tordingly  we  ; 
nncouiur.d  with  some  of  his  peojile  and  took  away  what  Brandy  they  had  (mm  fhein.  butt 
lett  Iheni  keep;-  the  nst  of  their  goods;  and  about  three  yeares  iigoe  neare  to  a  Castle  of  our 


'  "  who  ihul  Wi"   Snt   York  C.iU.nUl  .Vaifunu/iln,  XX.W    —  V.u, 
•  "n/il  of  tlicni."  IhiiL 


•   "  with  }"'  I'niK'li."   Hikl. 


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w»  ,o„  heavy  „„,,  c„„ld  „„.  „„y  rj  Z^     ^  ,    '  '  j  :"''.;;;'  ',.''''  ",'"    ""  'f""  "■"''' 

u  „„,,,,,„,  ,,„„  ,  ,,„,„^,,  ,„„  ,„„  „„^,„.,,„,^^  ,^,j,^^^_  ^^^^^    i„ ,  d     f 

,  »,   l,„  ,ly  l,,.|„„,,  I,,,,,,,,,  ,„„a  ,„,,„„„„.|     „,„, ,  ,,  ,i„.  s   Ik  ' 

.■;:;:;'■;:•  r:;::;'    :"r:':;,  r;': r z';^ r  ™" ', '  r  -" "-'"" -'■'" 

<iuarr..|l  that  th..  Fr,.,,,  h   liuvo  with  th.-nf     Tl  r    •  '•'  """*""'  """'  '''•^"  "'« 

^    »       <M     V    iiiirti,!    IhHI     ,1    (   I'HiriH*   f(>    WMIT   Itltnii    nu     ^.^t'    1.....    I.       1 

I.I.". :■:!; ;;';::,'  v;;:: :,:;.':::•;;„:';" "- " ';"^- -'" " '™i '- » 

from  ihHs!.„.|V .,.;    I  •  '    ■  ''■"  '"  •'  ^  "'""'  '"  ''"'1''  til'''".  Ilii'iv  ord.Ts 

^i^!::i::z:^;z::Z:T^:, 'r '■  ';"";":■ """  -' '■ '■•""'" 

laii^uap, .  L,u,.sto.,n,/,orn..  s,,„„  whuh  i8  an  much  in  ti.eire  langungr. 

I  l!!in«i=.     C^^r.  Ch::r:a-^,j,  //,„.  x^u,.  fr..  4,0.  |.,  4»fl.  _  n,, 
S.l.m,„  K.ver.  M.^i.o  lUy,  0.w,.«„  ou„„.y.     Soe  ,,..,0.  .nt.  p.  431 ,  -  Ea 


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as  tlie  Devil  take  you,  whereupon  they  paddled  for  the  shore,  and  told  the  rest  of  their  companions 
vviiat  answer  they  had  ;  the  hundred  Men  went  forthwith  to  the  Castles,  and  told  the  Sachems, 
what  they  had  seen,  who  forthwitii  sent  twenty  Men  to  spy  what  theire  designe  was,  and  they 
see  another  Barke  come  to  the  first,  and  while  they  were  there  as  Scouts  spied,  a  great  many  of 
the  Twichtwich  Indians  come  by  land,  and  had  almost  environ'd  them  before  they  were  awarr 
of  them  ;  the  twenty  Men  seeing  this,  went  up  forthwitii  to  the  Castles  and  had  much  adoe  to 
gett  through,  and  the  Sachems  having  sent  out  three  Spyes,  after  the  twenty,  to  see  what  the 
French  would  have,  and  before  the  three  were  come  to  the  Lake  side  (it  being  about  twenty 
miles  from  there  Castles)  the  French  Army  out  of  Barks  and  Cannoes  was  landed,  they  seeing 
that,  called  to  them  and  asked  what  they  were  intended  to  doe,    A  Maquase  answered  out  of  the 
Army,  You  Blockheads,  I'lle  tell  you  what  1  am  come  to  doe,  to  warr  upon  you,  and  to  morrow 
1  will  march  up  with  my  army  to  your  Castles,  and  as  soone  as  bee  had  spoke,  they  fyred  upon 
liie  three  Iiid"'  butt  they  ruiin  home  and  brouglit  the  news  to  the  Sachems  about  the  twigiijiglit. 
'I"he  Sachems  upon  this  news  concluded  to  convey  their  wives  and  children  and  old  Men  away, 
and  beeing  busy  thereabouts  all  next  day,  most  parte  retiring  to  Cajouge,  and  the  rest  to  a  Lake 
to  the  Southward  of  there  Castles,  in  the  meane  time  the  French  were  as  good  as  there  words, 
and  marched  up  halfe  way  between  the  landing  place  and  the  Castles  and  there  encamped  that 
night ;  As  soon  as  the  ^Volnen  and  Children  were  lied,  their  lired  there  owne  Castles  and  all  the 
3Ieu  being  goii  to  convey  them  away  except  a  hundred  in  a  small  Fort  who  had  sent  out  spyes  and 
received  information  that  the  French  were  upon  there  march  towards  them,  they  sent  fuitbwith 
^[essengel•s  to  Iheni  (hat  were  conveying  the  Women  and  Children  and  desired  the  assistance 
ul  as  many  of  their  young  .\k>n  as  could  conveniently  bee  spared  to  turn  back  and  liice  the  French 
and  give  battle  ;  whereupon  350  turned  back  and  joyned  with  the  huixlred,  butt  being  all  ^  ^uiig 
.Men,  were  so  ea-er  (o  (iill  on,  that  the  Olhcers  could  not  bring  them  in  a  posture  to  engage,  they 
\\ent  out  about  halfe  a  league  from  the  Castle,  on  a  small  hill,  ami  there  slaved  for  the  rrench 
urmy,  butt  the  oflicers  could  not  persuade  them  to  be  in  order  there  neither,  all  being  so  liery  to 
engage,  and   haveing  scoutts  out,  brouglit  them  intellig.'uce,  that  they  were  approaching  and 
liow  they  marched,  vi/.<  the  Night  and  left  wing  being  Indians  and  the  Bodv  French,  and  when 
they  came  in  sight  of  the  Sinnekes,  the  French  not  seeing  them  salt  dowiie  to  rest  themselves 
and  the  Indians  likewise  ;  the  Sinnekes  seeing  this  advance  upon  the  left  wing  being  Indians, 
the  French  seeing  them  stood  to  their  arms  and  gave  them  first  volly,  and  then  the  Knemy 
Jiul-  that  were  on  (he  left  wing;  wluTeupon  the  Sinnekes  answered  them  with  another,  wbicli 
occasioned  woe  much  smoak  that  they  could  scarce  see  one  another,  wherefbre  they  immediately 
runn  in  and  came  to  handy  blows  and  putt  tiu'  IHI  wing  to  the  flight,  some  went  quite  away  and 
Home  fled  to  the  reare  of  the  French,  and  when  that  wing  was  broake,  thev  charged  and  fyred 
upon  the  French  and  the  other  Indians.     'I'lu'  French  retired  abcut  100  paces  an.l  stood  Mill, 
tiie  Sinnekes  coulimicd  the  light  with  there  Hatchets,  butt  perceiving  at   last  that  the  French 
were  too  numerous  and  would  not  givegroimd.  Mime  of  the  Siniiek.s  begun  to  retical,  whereupon 
the  French  Indians  cryed  out  the  Simiakers  runii,  anil  the  resi  heaieiiig  that  lliilowed  the  first 
j.arty  that  gave  way  and  so  gott  off  lioni  [on]  another  and  in  there  relrent  were  followed  about 
half  ail  Fnglish  mih-,  ami   if  the  Knemy  had  fl.llowed  them  lurlher.  the  Sinuiik.'s  wouhl  have 
lost  ahundauce  of  peopl-,  l>,..,anse  they  .arri.'d  olf  their  wounded  Men,  ami  wnv  ivsolv^.d  to 
stick  to  them,  and  not  leave  them. 

Tiie  young  Indian  that  was  in  ti.e  engagem'  rehiles,  that  afl.T  ll iigagenieut  was  over,  when 

the  Sninakes  were  gott  upon  a  Hill,  they  see  a  party  of   Fresh  French  come  up.  the  French 


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RoBT.  Livingston  CI : 


em. 


Governor  Dongan  to  Monsieur  de  La  Barre. 


S' 


[Sow- York  Papers,  D.  II.  19.] 


I  received  yo.ir  other  letter  and  do  believe  <'iat  von  l,-,v,>  1.;..      ■  •  r 
tl.ey  haveing  traded  witi,  thi.  (lovernmenf  n)       ',  ""^"™'^  "' '°  ^'"'  I"'T'"i« 

"..d  south  West  of  the  lake  of  C  u  i-.  u  ,  '  "'"  "  J"'"'^' '^'"l  '■>"  <«  the  south 
cl->onstration  that  those  t.^  ^l^i  ll^^" ^^TTI  T^  "'"  ''  ^"^'""^  '^  '^'*■"- 
-Pon  then,,  those  Indians  who  In  eSil  ?^ '!    .^''"S''""^. ''"veing  all  his  colonies  dose 

Vorke.did  not  other  Indians  hi  d      t  I      "'''."' V'""^' """'^  ''"""  ^■"■-'  ^"  "•'■"'-t 

is  in  no  other  Governn.-  a  T  .l-o  ;'''''''.  7"'  'T  "'•''  '"''"  "'^  '"">•  "'"'^  -•-•' 
dispute  ahout  them  I  sup  s  „  .  J  ";";"  '"  '"^  "''"'  ^•""  ''''^  ''""•  "^  As  (or  any 
.liilerence-I  give  you  t  1 2  , ,    the  ""  ""''V"'''"  """"^"^  ^''^''»  -'^''""t  any 

.lesire  to  have'  str  •,  uZ  wi  yo  ,mZ„r"  ""'  ""  ''^^"^-  ^'^  -^-'^  '-''•  a  gren,^ 
.i">e  in  France  and  was  n  c  ifg  ,  \rKr""'T'';  "  '"^■"  "'-V-"' ""o -'-ed  long 
«ure  no  man  hath  a  greater  res ,°    ^  ,  ^  '        ""^'  ''^f  'T''^'  "'  '^'^'  ^ountrey ;  and  I  ant 

cause  a  misunderstanding,  but  .  n  bu  c  :"\"-''h  ""I'  "°"'''  """  ''"  "^^^^  ""''^  "'"X 
but  that  I  am  ^  "'  "  '''"""'  '"  ""^  P'-'^^'''  ""^  t»'^"-''fore  need  say  no  more 


[168}.] 


Your  humble  servant 
('''8''^^).  Tho.  Dongan 


Monmur  iU  La  Barre  to  Governor  Dongan. 

tTKANSI.ATEn    FKOM    Tni:    FIlKMCIl.l 
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meichanaize  for  the  Trade,  and  the  detention  during  tt>n  days  of  14  Frenchmen  who  were 
conducting  them  up,  and  tiiat  in  a  time  when  I  was  in  a  quiet  and  peaceahle  negotiatiou  with 
them,  oblige  me  to  attack  them  as  people  from  whose  promis?  -s  we  have  nothing  to  expect  but 
murder  and  treason;  but  I  did  not  wish  to  do  this  without  advising  you  of  it,  and  telling  you  at 
the  same  time,  that  the  Mohawks  and  Oneidas,  neighbours  of  Albany,  having  done  me  no 
wrong,  I  intend  to  remain  at  peace  with  them  and  not  attack  them. 

The  letters  which  1  have  rue''  from  France  inform  me,  as  does  that  which  you  were  pleased 
to  honour  me  with,  that  both  two  Kings  desire  that  we  should  live  in  close  Union  and  Fraternity 
together.  I  sliall  contribute  thereunto  with  the  greatest  joy,  and  with  a  punctuality  with  which 
you  will  be  satisfied.  I  think  that  on  the  present  occasion  you  can  well  grant  me  the  request 
I  make  to  forbid  those  at  Albany  selling  any  Arms,  Powder  or  Lead  to  the  Iroquois  who 
attacked  us  and  to  the  other  tribes  who  may  dispose  of  these  articles  to  them. 

This  proceeding  can  alone  intimidate  them,  and  when  they  see  the  Christians  united  on  this 
subject  they  will  shew  them  more  respect  than  they  have  done  hitherto. 

If  you  have  any  cause  of  complaint  against  tlieir  conduct,  you  can  advance  it  now,  and  I  shall 
consider  your  interests  as  those  of  the  King  my  master.  As  soon  as  I  shall  hear  from  you  I  will 
answer  regarding  what  you  may  require  from  my  ministry  in  a  manner  entirely  satisfactory  to 
you,  esteeming  nothing  in  the  world  more  highly  thiin  the  opportunity  to  tvitU'y  to  you  how 
truly  I  am 

!<ir 

Your  very  humble  Serv* 
(signed)  De  la  Bakre. 


Governor  Doiiffan  to  Momivur  de  Im  Barre. 

l.Siw-Vi.rk  Vtpen,  B.  II.  1!4.I 

Sir 

Yours  dated  June  the  IS'"  I  received  the  2:J"'  S.  V.  of  this  instant  and  nm  verry  sorry  I  did  not 
know  sooner  of  the  misunderstanding  between  you  and  the  Indians  that  so  I  might  as  I  really 
would,  have  used  all  just  measures  to  prevent  it. 

Those  Imlyans  are  under  this  fiovernment  as  doth  appear  by  His  Royal  Highness'  pattent 
from  His  Majestie  the  King  of  England  and  their  submitting  tiiemselves  to  this  Govern'  as  is 
manifest  by  our  Records. 

His  Royal  Higiine.s'  territorys  reaches  as  far  as  the  River  of  Canada,  and  yet  notwithstanding 
the  people  of  your  Governm'  come  upon  the  great  lake,  as  also  on  this  side  of  both  lakes,  a 
thing  which  will  scarcely  be  believed  in  England,  I  desire  you  to  hinder  (hem  lioni  so  doing 
and  will  stricktly  (i)rbid  the  people  of  (his  province  (o  go  on  the  oilier  side  of  tiie  lake.  This 
I  have  hinted  that  there  may  be  no  occasion  on  your  parte  as  there  shall  not  undoubtedly  bo 
on  mine  to  break  that  desirable  and  fair  correspondence  between  the  two  Kings  (iiir  Makers. 

I  am  so  heardly  bent  to  promote  the  quiet  and  tranquilKy  of  this  country  and  yours,  that  I 
intend  (brthwitli  to  go  myselle  to  Albany  on  purpose,  and  (here  s.-nd  for  the  Indyans  and  require 
of  them  to  do  what  ia  just  in  order  to  j.  sutislactiou  to  your  pretences,  if  they  will  no(,  I  shall 


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not  unjustly  protect  them,  but  do  for  your  Governm'  all  that  can  be  reasonably  expected  from 
me  and  m  the  mean  time  for  to  preserve  and  continue  a  good  amity  between  us  I  think  it 
convenient,  and  desire  of  you  that  no  act  of  hostility  be  committed  ;  such  differences  are  of  so 
weighty  a  concerne  that  they  are  most  proper  to  be  decided  at  home  and  not  by  us.> 

[June  24th,  16S4.]  ^^'  rp         r> 

■•  ■'  Tho:  Dongan. 


Governor  Dongan  to  Monsieur  de  La  Barre. 

[New-Vork  rapere,  B.  11.  25.] 

gj^  Fort  Albany,  July  S"-  1GS4. 

r  came  to  this  town  with  an  intention  to  sent  for  the  Senequaes  but  was  prevented  by  some 
of  their  Sachims  being  come  hither  expressly  to  meet  me. 

They  tell  me  that  your  Intentions  are  to  make  warr  against  them,  and  thev  believe  that  you 
have  already  entered  their  countrey  which  repport  I  can  scarcely  give  creditt  to,  afler  my  last 
letter  written  to  you. 

You  can  not  be  ignorant  that  those  Indians  are  under  this  Goverm«  and  1  do  assure  you  they 
have  againe  voluntarily  given  up  both,  themselves  and  their  land.s  to  it,  and  in  their  application 
which  they  make  to  me,  do  offer,  that  if  they  have  done  anything  amisse  they  will  readily  give 
all  reasonable  satisfation. 

S'.  I  should  be  very  sorry  to  hear  that  you  invade  the  Dukes  Territories,  after  so  just  and 
honest  an  ofler,  and  my  proniisse,  that  the  Indians  shall  punctually  perform  whatever  can  be  in 
ju,.tu-e  required  for  all  these  injuries  whicli  you  complaine  they  have  committed. 

1  do  not  doubt  but  that  if  you  please,  this  affair  may  be  quietly  reconciled  between  you  and 
the  Indians  if  not,  as  I  wrote  in  my  former,  wee  have  masters  in  Europe  to  whom  wee  should 
properly  referr. 

To  prevent  as  much  as  I  can  all  the  inconveniencyes  that  may  happen,  I  have  sent  the 
bearer  with  this  letter  ami  have  ordered  the  coates  of  amies  of  Tlis  H„ynl  Highnes.-e  the  Duke 
of  \ork  to  be  put  up  in  the  In.iyan  Castles  which  may  diswade  you  from  acting  anything  that 
may  create  a  misunderst  inding  between  us—  ^      j        a 

Sir 

I  aiii  with  all  respect 

Most  humble  und  aflectionatP 
Servant, 
(signed)  Tiio.  Do.voa.n 

wi'.li^l"  7lT  "^•""'  ".''."'"  ''":•'"""  '"  '^'"""  '"'*  ^'""'"'  ^''""•-  ^''  ^"'  "'"'  "'"  "•""»>">!<•"  i»  /•-»  Do<uu..„,  II.,  cunolude 
with  i!i«  f.illowing  nililitioniil  |wrn^rB|ili :  iuuiiuub 

«    I     .  (  .vermt  4  your.  ,1...,.  1  huv  A  „.,  |,„.ly  „,„„  „i||i„g  „,,„„  y,.^,„.i„,„  j,,,,,^  ,^  ^j,^,,.^,^.^,  ^^^.  J^  ^_.  J 

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[TRANSLATED   FROM   THE    FKENCU.] 
[New-Tork  Papers,  B.  11,  22.] 

j:;j|.  Camp  at  Lacliine,  25"'  July,  1084. 

r  was  mucli  astonished  by  the  receipt  of  your  two  letters  of  the  fifth  of  July,  New  Stile,  seeing 
one m  French  written  by  you,  which  I  knew  came  from  you  as  friend  to  friend,  and  that  written 
m  English  which  I  knew  came  from  your  Council,  and  not  from  people  disposed  to  maintain  the 
union  of  our  two  kings. 

I  sent  Bourbon  to  you  to  advise  you  of  the  vengeance  which  I  was  about  to  wreak  for  the 
uisult  inflicted  on  the  Christian  name  by  the  Senecas  and  Cayugas,  and  you  answer  me  about 
pretensions  to  the  possession  of  lands  of  which  neither  you  nor  I  are  judges,  but  our  two  kings 
who  have  sent  us,  and  of  whkh  there  is  no  question  at  present,  having  no  thought  of  conquering 
countnes  but  of  making  the  Christian  name  and  the  French  people  to  be  respected,  in  which  I 
will  shed  the  last  drop  of  my  blood. 

I  have  great  esteem  for  your  person,  and  considerable  desire  to  preserve  the  lionoiir  of  his 
Britannic  Majesty's  good  graces  as  well  as  those  of  My  Lord  the  Duke  of  York,  and  I  even 
believe  that  they  will  greatly  appreciate  my  chastisement  of  those  who  insult  you  and  take 
prisoners  from  you  every  day,  as  they  have  done  this  winter  in  Merilande.  But  if  I  was  so 
unfortunate  as  that  you  desired  to  protect  robbers,  assassins  and  traitors,  I  could  not  distinguish 
their  prote.'tor  from  themselves.  I  pray  you,  then,  to  attach  faith  to  the  credit  which  I  give 
Mr.  de  .^alvaye  to  explain  every  thing  to  you  ;  and,  if  the  Senecas  and  Cavugas  wish  your 
services  as  their  intercessor,  to  take  security  from  them,  not  in  the  Indian  but  "in  the  F.urorean 
fashion,  without  which,  and  the  honor  of  hearing  from  you,  I  shall  attack  them  towards  the 
SO'"  of  August,  \ew  Stile.  I  have  s.tii  a  letter  which  you  wrote  on  the  .3-  of  August  of  last 
year  to  M"-  de  Saint  Castine,  wlio  commands  for  tlie  King  inv  Master  at  Pentagoiiet.  The  Treaty 
of  Breda  so  clearly  settles  this  afliiir,  that  I  beg  of  you  to  take  care  before  hand  not  to  und..rtake 
anything  against  its  tenor.  These  are  the  matters  which  I  have  to  represent  to  you  and  that 
you  believe  me  with  much  regard.  Your  very  humble  servant, 

i)i:  i<A  Bauiik. 


Jii.stnidi(m,s  frcm   .Uon-^ltiir  d,    L,   Ihirrp  U,  Mon.sHiir  ,1.    Sahuuj,'. 

tTi..».NSl,ATKI)    FlioM    TMK    IliKNIMI] 
(  N'ow-York  l'api.r»,  n.  II.  1.1.] 

Instructions  which  Sieur  de  la  Barre  (Member  of  the  King's  Council,  Covernor 
&  LieiiKMiant  Ceneral  of  all  the  countries  of  New  France  and  Acadie)  gives 
to  Sieur  de  Salvaye  his  Ambassador  to  Colonel  Dongan,  (iovemor  of  New 
York,  to  explain  to  him  the  unfuitlifulness  mid  vioh'uces  committed  by  the 
Senecns  and  Cayugas  against  the  French. 


^  He  is,  ill  the  first  place,  to  make  known  to  liim  liie  quarter  where  the  pillage  of  the 
Canoes  wai  perpetrated.  :■..•!  we!!  us  the  attack  nn   Fnrt  St  ?.,.»;-  -..^A  ft,.*  ;*   ;„  ^,„..„  *t. 


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<JJ    aiiu  4U'"  cli'grees. 

C,hI!,h,  M-'  !'''"'   '':?  ^^'^"."^If 'I  «-'^-'-  ^5  years  by  the  French  ^vho   there  established 

^^  ithont  the  Lnghsh  having  ever  known,  or  spoken  of,  that  country. 

^  That  the  question  is  not  about  the  country  of  the  Iroquois,  nor  of  the  Eastern  shores  of  Lake 

Tliat  the  Iroquois  having  lived,  previous  to  the  arrival  of  M.  de  la  Barre,  in  this  Go  ernment 
with  httle  consideration  for  the  French,  he  was  desirous  to  speak  with  them,  to  see  if  they  were 
friends  or  foes,  and  fcr  that  purpose  they  were  all  assembled  at  Montreal  last  August  where 
every  thing  was  arranged  on  a  friendly  basis;  even  the  Senecas  and  Cayugas  had  demanded 
..eiir  de  la  Barre  to  withdraw  dieur  de  la  Salle  from  the  government  of  Fort  S' Louis,  in 
Illinois;  winch  lie  had  dene  and  caused  the  said  Sieur  de  la  Salle  to  be  sent  to  France  in  the 
iiionrli  of  last  Psoveiiiher. 

That  notwithstanding  this,  and  all  the  protestations  of  friendship  they  had  made,  a  band  of 
~U0  warriors,  teenecas  and  Cayugas,  having  met  in  the  month  of  March  of  this  year,  seven 
canoes  manned  by  14  Frenchmen,  with  fifteen  or  sixteen  thousand  pounds  worth  of  Merchandise 
^^■l.o  were  going  to  trad«  with  the  t  vious,  towards  the  southwest,  robbed,  pillaged  and  took  them 
prisoners,  without  any  resistance  from  the  French,  who  considered  liiein  friends,  and  after 
i.aving  detamed  them  nine  days  naked,  released  them  with  thousands  of  taunts  and  insults, 
without  having  given  them  either  arms  or  canoes  lor  provisions,  and  to  enable  them  to  cross  the 
runs.  After  which  the  said  Loquois  went  and  attacked  Fort  S«  Louis,  where  Sieur  Clievalier 
de  Baugy  was  in  the  place  cf  said  Sieur  de  la  Salle,  who  had  been  withdrawn  at  their  request. 

IvTt' the"^!i^"oI  Marr'""'  "'"'  '"""  ''^"'""''^  ''^''^'"^'  '^'^y  '''''^"^''''  ^^""'  '^'^'"^e  the  said 

That  Sieur  de  la  Barre  having  seen  these  acts  of  hostility  committed  in  time  of  established 

-cace  and  winch  legaucout  their  Ambassador  was  coming  to  him  to  coi.firm,  he  had  adopted 

wo  courses,  one  to  detain  the  said  Ambassador,  and  the  other  to  wage  war  against  them,  not 

being  able  to  endure  a  treachery  of  that  description  against  the  Christian  name  and  French 

That,  things  being  in  this  condition,  he  could  not  believe  that  Colonel  Do.igan  would  interfere 
(herein  m  any  way   if  it  were  not  to  unite  with  him  in  destroying  these  traitors  and  infi.lels. 

Ihat  the  Mohawks  a.ul  Onei.las,  neighbours  of  Albany,  took  no  part  in  all  this  war,  and  that 
he  has  envoys  at  Onoutague  to  se."  if  they  will  take  a  part. 

Tlut  his  troops  being  assembled  and  on  the  march,  lie  cannot  postpone  attacking  the  Senecas 
unless  by  losing  the  campaign.  *' 

That  in  his  despatches  .lated  the  J-  of  August  last,  the  King  his  master  was  pleased  to 
communicate  to  him  the  im'bnnalion  which  he  ha.l  received  from  the  King  of  Kngla  id,  of  the 
appointment  of  Colonel  Dongan  as  Coveriior  of  New-Vork.  with  express  ordersNo  inaiLain 
good  understanding  and  correspondence  with  Sieur  de  la  Barre,  who,  on  that  account,  could 
me  no  idea  that  he  had  any  intention  to  protect  a  treachery  and  i.ijuslice  such  as  has  bee. 
committed  by  villains  on  Frenchmen. 

That  as  regards  the  affair  of  I'entagouet,  Sieur  de  la  F-arre  refers  ,0  the  treaty  of  Breda, 
which  he  considers  the  rule  to  which  the  one  and  the  other  ought  to  conform  themselves 

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[New- York  I'npers,  B.  II.  15.] 

1.  It  is  not  intended  that  I  will  justify  the  wrong  the  Indians  have  done  to  the  French  so 
farr  to  the  south-west  as  400  Leagues  from  Mont  Royall  or  in  any  other  place  whatsoever,  though 
in  all  probability  if  we  were  to  dispute  these  countreys  so  farr  to  the  south-west  are  more  likely 
to  be  ours  then  the  french  haveing  English  colonies  much  nearer  to  them. 

2.  The  pretences  you  make  to  that  countrey  by  your  25  years  possesion  and  sending  Jesuits 
amongst  them  are  very  slender,  and  it  may  bee,  you  may  have  the  same  to  other  countries  as  for 
Jesuites  liveing  amongst  them,  how  charritable  soever  it  may  bee  it  gives  no  right  or  title  and 
it  is  a  great  wonder  that  the  English  who  so  well  kn  jw  America  should  neither  hear  nor  see  in 
a  long  time  the  treaty  you  speakc  of. 

3.  But  if  the  matter  in  debate  bee  not  concerning  the  land  on  the  side  of  the  lake  of  Canida, 
it  is  desired  to  know  what  it  is  com^erning  since  the  Indians  offer  to  give  satisfaction  for  what 
injuries  can  bee  prooved  to  bee  comitted  by  them  r.s  they  say  they  have  formerly  done  in  such 
cases  and  if  they  do  not  I  never  promised  them  any  countenance  from  this  Government.  I 
wonder  that  Mon"  La  Barr  should  send  for  any  Indians  who  owned  themselves  under  this 
Government  to  know  whether  they  were  friends  or  ennemies,  since  this  Government  at  that 
time  and  at  this  present  liatli  enjoyed  lor  auglit  I  know  a  full  and  perfect  peace  with  the 
Government  of  Canida ;  as  for  the  case  of  La  Salle  I  am  not  concerned  in  it  but  wonder  you 
should  send  him  to  france  upon  the  bare  complaint  of  the  Indimis ;  As  for  the  injuries,  affronts, 
insolencyes  and  robberyes  comitted  by  the  Indians  .ipon  the  French  I  have  earnestly  pressed 
them  to  make  a  submission  and  satisfaction,  and  that  out  of  a  true  consideration  of  the  misseryes 
that  may  happen  by  having  a  warr  with  such  savages,  I  could  heartily  wish  that  the  Sieur  de 
la  Barre  had  sooner  given  me  notice  of  the  act  of  hostility  before  he  had  detained  Tagancout 
there  Ambassadour,  or  made  warr  against  them,  that  I  might  have  used  all  just  methods  to 
prevent  a  warr  that  may  be  destructive  to  either  parly  — That  the  Govemour  of  Canida  does 
very  well  in  believing  what  truly  he  ought,  that  I  will  not  interest  myselfe  in  any  manner  to 
countenance  such  villanyes  and  if  I  did  not  think  there  was  a  middle  way  to  compose  that 
difference  myselfe,  I  would  be  willing  to  joyne  against  them— I  am  glad  you  assured  me  that 
the  neighbourghing  Indians  to  Albany  have  no  share  in  that  warr,  but  I  am  sorry  the  troops 
are  in  soe  great  forwardness,  that  if  my  former  advice  had  bin  taken,  there  had  been  no  absolute 
necessity  to  attaque  the  Indians  or  loose  the  canipaigne  — 

That  it  is  very  true  I  oeght  to  have  good  correspondence  with  the  Sieur  de  la  Barr,  and  it  is 
not,  nor  ever  shall  bee  my  fault  if  1  have  not,  and  I  againe  must  tell  you  that  I  have  no  thought 
or  Inclination  to  protect  any  villany  whatsoever  fbr  the  allair  of  rJuniquid,  I  will  say  little  to 
itt  because  I  have  referred  that  as  I  intend  and  aught  to  do  all  these  with  an  entire  submission 
unto  England. 


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LONDON  DOCUMENTS;     V.  453 

lievermd  Jean  de  LamhevviUe  to  Governor  Dongan. 

[TRANSLATED    FEOM   THE    FRENCH.] 
[New-York  Papen,  B.  11.  2T.] 

-J    -      .  Onontagiig,  lO"-  Sept.  1GS5. 

I  had  the  honour  not  long  since  to  write  to  you ;  it  was  last  month  ;  Since  the  despatch  of 
my  last  letter,  the  Senecas  who  were  desirous  to  make  trouhle  and  to  persuade  the  Mohawks 
and  other  villages  to  unite  with  them  against  Mon*  de  la  Barre,  have  changed  their  minds  ; 
since  they  were  assured  that  the  peace  concluded  last  year,  as  you  desir-d,  would  not  be 
broken  by  M.  De  la  Barre,  as  they  were  maliciously  told,  and  as  a  hundred  false  reports  which 
are  never  ceased  being  related  would  persuade  them.  To  complete  successfully  what  you  have 
so  well  bi'gim,  it  only  remains  to  e.xhort  the  Senecas  to  add  a  few  more  peltries  to  the  ten 
beavers  and  thirty  otters  wliich  they  left  in  deposit  with  tlie  Oimontagues  to  satisfy  M^  de  la 
Barre,  as  you  last  year  recommended  them  to  do.  Let  your  zeal  for  the  publick  peace,  and 
especially  for  the  Christians  of  this  America  induce  you,  if  you  please,  to  put  the  finishing  stroke 
to  this  good  work  and  to  recommend  the  Senecas  and  other  \illages  not  to  attach  credit  to  the 
recent  floating  rumors,  since  it  is  true  that  the  Gov'  of  Canada  desires  with  all  his  heart  that  all 
things  should  be  quiet,  and  to  second  your  just  intentions.  The  Oimontagues  and  those  who 
are  of  their  opinions,  have  operated  powerfully  on  the  minds  of  tlie  said  Senecas  to  induce 
them  to  resume  thoughts  of  peace,  as  .M'  Arnout,  bearer  of  this  letter,  who  was  present  at  what 
was  done  and  said,  can  inlbrm  you,  and  from  whom  you  will  be  glad  to  receive  the  news. 

Since  peace,  through  your  care,  will  aparently  last,  we  shall  continue  to  carry  the  Christian 
faith  through  this  country,  and  to  solicit  the  Indians,  whom  you  honor  with  your  friendship,  to 
embrace  it  as  you  yourself  embrace  it,  for  this  is  the  sole  object  that  has  caused  us  to  come 
here,  that  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ,  shed  for  all  men,  may  be  useful  to  them,  and  that  His 
glory  may  be  great  throujfhout  the  earth. 

If  you  will  please  to  honour  me  with  a  line  from  your  hand  you  can  have  your  letter  given 
to  one  named  Carakontie  who  is  deputed  from  the  Onnontagues  to  repair  to  the  Diet  which  you 
have  convoked  at  Albany.  Do  him  the  charity  to  e.vhort  him  to  be  a  good  Christian,  as  lie 
was  whose  name  he  bears,  and  who  was  his  brother.  Recommend  him  I  beseech  you  not  to 
get  drunk  any  more,  as  he  promised  when  he  was  baptized,  and  to  perform  the  duties  of  a 
Christian.  One  word  from  you  will  have  a  wonderful  efiect  on  his  mind,  and  he  will  publish 
throughout  that  it  is  not  true  that  the  English  forbid  them  to  be  Christians  since  you  who 
conuiiaiul  them  will  have  exhorted  him  to  persevere  therein. 

I  pray  tiod  who  has  given  us  the  grace  to  be  united  in  the  same  Catholic  faith,  to  unite  us 
also  in  Heaven  ;  and  that  he  may  heap  his  favors  on  you  here  on  earth,  is  the  wish  of  him  who 
is  perfectly,  and  with  all  manner  of  respect.  !My  Lord.     Your  very  humble  and 

very  obedient  Servant 

Ji;an  dk  Lambekville, 
of  the  order  of  .Icsuits.     (called  in  Indian,  Tfiorkciisere^ ) 

'  Signifying,  "The  D»wning  of  the  Diiy ."  Colden'i  P\vt  Kation,,  li)7.     It  ii  derived  from  the  Onondngd  word,  forhmha  — 
the  tnorning. — Ed. 


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Oblige  iiif,  I  request  you,  to  linve  tlie  enclosed  srnt  to  its  luldress. 

riease,  My  Lord,  purdou  me  the  liberty  which  I  take  to  present  my  luimble  respects  to  the 
Governor  of  ^'irginia,  who  is  called  among  the  Indians,  Big  Sword  or  Cutlass,'  who  I  learn  is 
with  you  at  Albany  to  whom,  some  time  ago,  1  caused  to  be  restored  an  Englishman  named 
Kobelman,  whom  tliese  Indians  here  had  plundered  and  captured,  and  whom  I  took  into  my 
liut  to  save  him  from  the  fury  of  some  refractory  people  and  from  tiiose  who  would  make  him 
their  slave.     It  is  the  least  service  I  would  desire  to  render  him. 


'V 


l,'(t'ere/i(l  Father  Dallon  to   Cioivnior   Jh)Hj((ii. 

[TRA.NSLATKD    FI'.OM    T II K    IIIKNl   ll.J 
[Ncw-Tork  I'opiTa,  li.  II.  i'J.J 

Sir. 

The  peace  of  our  Lord. 

1  have  learned  by  the  letters  of  the  two  Fatl-vs  de  Lambervilie,  who  are  with  the  Iroquois 
of  Onnontage,  the  kindness  you  have  for  them  and  the  protection  you  aftbid  them  in  their 
difKcuIt  position  where  zeal  for  Ciod's  glory  and  for  the  salvation  of  souls  alone  occupies  them. 

As  God  hath  willed  that  they  sliould  be  under  my  guidance,  it  has  been  their  duty  to  inform 
me  to  what  extent  you  carried  the  attection  of  which  you  atibrd  them  such  sensible  proofs,  and 
what  you  have  been  so  good  as  to  do  to  extricate  the  younger  from  the  danger  to  which  he 
was  exposed  during  his  elder  brother's  absence. 

I  am  already  aware  that  your  protection  extends  even  to  the  trouble  of  saving  them  from 
a  thousand  sorts  of  insults  to  which  they  are  exposed  especially  during  the  drunken  debauches 
which  constitute  one  of  their  severest  martyrdoms.  In  a  word,  they  have  informed  me  that 
you  spare  no  pains  to  procure  for  them  the  repose  necessary  for  the  exercise  of  their  functions, 
furnishing  tiiem  also  the  means  to  send  many  souls  to  Paradise. 

Here  is.  Sir,  surticient  cause  to  oblige  me  to  express  to  you  by  this  letter,  which  I  have  the 
honor  to  write  you,  how  sensible  I  am  of  so  many  kindnesses,  the  continuance  of  which  I 
make  bold  to  ask  of  you  through  the  adorable  blood  of  Jesus  Ciuust  whose  precious  remains 
those  Fathers  are  collecting  among  the  Heathen. 

I  cannot  hope  to  be  ever  able  to  acknowledge  them  as  I  ought;  but  I  can  assert  that  God 
will  be  the  witness  of  my  gratitude,  and  that  1  shall  often  j.ray  Him  to  be  your  rich  rewanl 
and  to  heap  His  holy  Blessings  on  you  in  time  and  eternity.  This  is  what  I  ask  liini  with  as 
much  ardour  as  I  am  with  respect. 

Sir, 

Your  very  humble  and  very  obedient 
Servant 

Claude  Darlo.v 

of  the  Society  of  Jesus. 

'  In  In.liun,  A,mrh,,.„.  Cohh»;  Five  Xuliom,  -I'X  In  Ui..  Mnl„,wk  v.>-.i,„.  of  tl,..  (i,,,,,..!  „f  St.  J„l,n,  attrilMitcl  (o  tl,.- 
I'l.u.f  N„rt„n,  th,.  wm-.l  "Swonl,"  (.Will,  1.,,)  i,  ,v,„l,.,v,l  l,y  il,..  torn.  ,Uh„re;,o-a.  which  .ignilu.s,  litn-ally,  "  liitf  l.nif,.;" 
Inin).'  cv)iii|iuun«lo(l  (  hoc  (laltiUin's  I 'iK-almliin/)  of  .iii.v'/iir/ir,  knif,.,  auil  ijoi,  hig. Ki). 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:     V.  455 

Moihsierir  Bnicy  to  Majui-  Barter. 

(TUANSLATKI)    FKOM    THE    FKENCII.] 
INcw-York  I'openi,  B.  ri.  ai.] 

fi\r  Montreixl  18.  Aug"  1GS3. 

Having  learned  from  Ri.ur  Salvaye  that  you  were  .letern.ined  to  administer  justice  to  some 
French  vagabonds,  among  the  rest,  to  one  Villeroy  who  has  at  present  withdrawn  in  your  parts 
who  carruMl  au.,y  fron,  n.e  a  pretty  considerable  sun,  of  money,  as  you  will  see  by  the  bill  of 
.nerchand.ze  I  delivered  him,  copy  of  which  Monseigneur  the  General  caused  to  be  made  in 
h.«  presence  and  was  so  good  as  to  sign.     Ti,is  induces  me  to  take  the  liberty  to  write  you 
requestmg  you  to  evince  your  justice  in  favor  of  him  who  will  ever  be 

Sir 

your  very  humble  Servant 
(signed)  Brucy. 

[MS  Note  m  E»gn.s/,.]  —  'L'h\^  money  was  paid  by  my  order. 


(iovernor  Domjan  to  Moii-sii-xr  ih   DenoHDille. 

[Ncw-Yurk  I'np.rs,  li.  II.  ;«.] 

.  .  r      ,     n  Albany,  22''  May  1GS(!. 

1  have  sent  for  the  five  nations  of  the  Indyans  that  belongs  to  this  Government  to  meet  me 
at  this  plac..,  to  give  then,  in  charge,  that  they  should  not  goe  to  your  side  of  the  great  lakes  nor 
dusturb  your  Indyans  and  traders,  but  since  my  comeing  here  I  am  informed,  that  our  Indyans 
are  ai,rehensive  of  warr,  by  your  putting  stores  into  Cataract  and  ordering  some  forces,  to  meet 
there  ;  I  know  you  are  a  man  of  judgement,  and,  that  you  will  not  attack  tiie  King  of  England's 
subjects,  being  informed,  that  tiiose  Indians  witli  whom  our  Indians  are  engaged  in  warr  with 
are  to  the  west,  and  southwest  of  the  great  lakes,  if  so,  in  n-asou  you  can  have  no  pretence  to 
them,  It  IS  my  intention  that  our  Indians  shall  not  warr,  with  the  farr  Indians,  whitiier  they  do 
or  not  It  does  not  seem  reasonable,  that  you  should  iiigage  yourself  in  the  quarel  of  Indians ; 
wv.  pretend,  too,  against  our  own  Indians,  wiiitiier  those  territoryes  belong  to  our  or  the  French 
King,  is  not  to  be  decided  here,  but,  by  our  masters  at  home,  and  your  business  and  mine,  is 
to  take  mapps,  of  the  Contry  so  well  as  wee  can  and  to  send  them  home  for  the  limits  to  he 
adjusted  there.     I  am  likewise  informed,  that  you  are  intended  to  build  a  fort  at  a  place  called 
Ohniagero  on  this  side  of  the  lake  witiiin  my  .Master's  territoryes  witliout  question,  (I  cannot 
beleev  it)  that  a  person  that  has  your  reputation  in  the  world,  would  follow  the  steps  of  Mens-- 
T.abarr,  and  be  ill  aduized  by  some  interested  persons  in  your  (Joverii'  to  make  disturbance, 
between  our  Masters  subjects  in  those  parts  of  the  world  for  a  little  pelttree  ;  when  all  those 
differences  may  be  ended  by  an  amicable  correspondence  between  us.  if  there  be  any  tiling 
amiss,  I  doe  assure  you  it  shall  not  be  my  fault,  tho'  we  have  suffered  much,  and  doe  dayly  by 
your  people's  tradeing  within  the  King  of  England's  territoryes  ;  I  have  had  two  letters  from  the 
two  fathers  tliat  lives  amongst  our  Indians,  and  I  find  them  somewliat  disturbed  with  nn 


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lipprehension  of  warr,  wliicli  is  groundless,  being  resolved  that  it  shall  not  begin  here,  and  I 
hope  your  prudent  conduct,  will  prevent  it  there,  and  n-ferr  all  ditterences  home  as  1  shall  doe, 
I  hear  one  of  the  Fathers  is  gone  to  you,  and  th'  other  that  staid,  I  have  sent  for  iiim  here  lest 
the  Indians  should  insult  over  him,  tho',  it's  a  thousand  pittys  that  those  that  have  made  such 
progress  in  the  service  of  God,  sliotdd  be  disturbed,  and  that  by  the  fault  of  those  that  laid  the 
foundation  of  Christianity  amongst  these  barbarous  people  ;  setting  apart  the  station  I  am  in,  I 
am  as  much  Mons'  Des  Novilles  humble  servant  as  any  friend  he  has,  and  will  onimit  no 
oportuuity  of  manifesting  the  same  — 

Sir 

Vour  humble  servant. 

This  rumour  of  your  comeing  to  Cataract  has  prevented  my  sending  a  Gentleman  to  Qiirbec 
to  congratulate  your  arryvall  in  your  Oovernment,  so  am  constrained  to  make  use  of  the  Father 
for  the  safe  conveyance  of  this  to  your  hands. 


MoiLsteur  da  Dinonvilh  to  Governor  Donijan. 

[TIIANSLATKD    FKOM   Till;    KREN'tll.] 
[  NfW-Vork  rajHTs,  1).  H.  42.  ] 

i^j^  6  June,  1GS(5. 

I  liJive  rec*  the  letter  you  did  me  the  honor  to  write  me  on  the  13""  Octb'  last.' 

The  very  particular  regard  I  have  for  your  merit  causes  me  to  receive  with  much  pleasure  all 
the  kind  expressions  with  which  your  letter  is  lilled.  Be  assured.  Sir,  that  I  can  appreciate  all 
the  obligations  I  am  under  to  endeavor  to  deserve  your  fritnidship.  The  union  and  close  alliance 
which  have  existed  for  so  long  a  time  between  our  masters  ;  their  zeal  for  the  true  Religion  ; 
your  individual  piety  joined  to  the  great  esteem  you  have  acquired  among  our  troops,  of  which 
I  have  personally  a  very  perfect  knowledge,  being  in  the  King's  army  when  you  served ;  all 
these,  Sir,  are  sufficiently  potent  reasons  to  satisfy  you  that  I  shall  be  always  very  glad  to 
have  an  intimate  union  with  you.  I  assure  you  that,  on  my  part,  I  will  readily  contribute 
towards  it. 

I  know  not  what  reasons  you  may  have  had  to  be  dissatisfied  with  INIons'  de  la  Barre  ;  but  I 
know  very  well  that  I  should  reproach  myself  during  my  whole  life  if  I  could  fail  to  render 
you  all  the  civilities  and  kindnesses  due  to  a  person  of  rank  wvl  great  merit  such  as  you. 

In  regard  to  the  business  wherein  Mons''  de  la  Barre  intcili-rcd  v-,-!  ich  might  have  created  a 
coolness  between  the  two  Crowns,  as  you  write  me,  I  pre.' 'aU!"  '  ,a  <■  'Uit  to  his  qvnrrcl  with  the 
Senecas.  As  to  that,  I  shall  state,  Sir,  to  you  that  I  belli  .  ■  yi  .i  undtrstand  the  character  of  that 
nation  sufficiently  well  to  perceive  that  it  is  not  easy  to  live  in  friendship  with  people  who  have 
neither  religion,  nor  honour,  nor  subordination.  M.  de  la  Barre  had  many  causes  of  complaint 
against  their  proceedings.  Their  conduct  has  not  improved,  having  falsified  th(;ir  pledges 
by  the  violences  which,  as  you  are  aware,  they  perfidiously  and  contrary  to  all  good  faith, 
com^.^'Tto'^  this  winter  upon  the  Outaouax.  I  ask  you,  Sir,  what  then  can  be  expected  from 
that  •  =  -nie  ?  1  'lO  King,  my  master,  entertains  affection  and  friendship  for  that  country  through 


*  For  this  letter  aee  post,  Parit  Documtntt,  III.  —  Ed. 


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tl.e  /enl  alone  he  feols  for  th.  KstaLlishnu-nt  of  Iteligion  tlic-.v  an.l  th.  .support  and  protection  of 
ll..>  .M>s.s.onan..s  whoso  z.-nl  to  pn.n.'h  th.-  .^ospH  leads  then,  to  expose  themselves  to  the  brutalities 
and  iMTsecutions  of  the  most  ferocious  of  tril)e.s. 

You  are  better  acquainted  than  I  am  with  what  they  have  suflered,  the  torments  they  have 
endured  and  the  fatigues  they  cvperienre  every  day  for  Jesus  Christ  his  nan.e.  1  know  your 
heart  is  penetrated  with  the  glory  of  that  name  which  makes  Hell  tremble  and  at  the 
ment.on  of  which  all  the  powers  of  Heaven  fhU  prostrate.  .Shall  we,  8ir,  he  so  unfortunate  as 
to  refuse  them  our  Masters'  protection  to  sustain  them  and  to  contribute  a  little  on  our  part  to 

wn,  poor  souls  to  Jesus  Christ,  by  a ,g  them  to  overeon.e  the  enemv  of  Cod  who  rules  them 

A".  Mr,  .t  .s  nnposs.blc  for  you  hut  to  groan  when  you  perceive  that  "so  far  from  assisting  those" 
Apostles  ol  the  Con-el,  we  wage  war  against  them  if  we  allow  their  enemies  to  obstruct  their 
converting  these  poor  peoph;  to  the  Faith. 

Hitherto  the  avari.'e  of  our  Traders  warred  against  the  Gospel  bv  supplying  these  ..eoi-le  with 
arms  to  wage  war  against  us,  and  with  the  liquor  that  .nakes  them  mad.  You  are  a  n.an  of  rank 
and  ahoun.lmg  ,n  merit;  you  love  the  religion-Well,  Sir,  are  there  no  means  by  which  we  can 
i;ume  to  an  understandmg,  you  and  I,  to  maintain  our  missionaries  by  keeping  those  ferocious 
tnhes  m  respect  &  fear-the  only  mode  of  inculcating  the  (;ospel  anmng  tliein.  And  besides, 
"Mist  the  avance  of  our  merchants  lurnish  arms  for  the  destruction  of  their  brethren  and  their 
own  co.u.try/  What  have  not  the  Iroquois  done  to  the  poor  people  of  Merilande  and 
irgm.ay  Truly,  I  do  not  understm.d  how  the  heart  of  a  Christian  can  be  hardened  to  such  a 
<legree  as  to  behold  with  a  dry  eye  that  it  is  they  themselves  who  destroy  their  brethren  and 
loinpatriots. 

Th.e  conlidence  I  repose  in  your  piety,  which  lias  been  a  long  tim.-  known  to  me,  has  caused 
me  to  madvertently  open  to  you  my  heart  with  unrestrained  freedom.  1  have  done  so  with  so 
much  the  more  joy  as  you  alford  me  room  to  hope  that  you  would  be  willing  that  we  should 
nmtate  our  masters  m  the  clos.-  alliance  of  friendship  and  union  existing  between  them,  for  the 
re-estabhshment  of  Ifoyal  Authority  in  England  and  the  restoration  of  the  Gospel  there  in 
Its  ancient  lustre.  Jf  my  reflections  move  y..u  somewhat,  have  the  goodness  to  comnumicato 
your  thoughts  to  the  If ev.  Father  de  Lamherville  who  is  at  Onnontague,  who  will  advise  me 
o  what  you  wish  me  to  know.  May  God  grant  that  the  frankness  with  which  I  take  the 
liberty  to  write  you  he  agreeable  to  you  and  eventually  useful  in  aiding  you  to  bring  all  our 
Ravages  into  the  bosom  of  the  church.  1  know  that  the  King  mv  Master  has  nothing  more  at 
heart  tiian  this  great  work  ;  and  I  tell  you  in  truth  that  on  taking  leave  of  the  King  before 
embarking  to  come  hither,  his  Majesty  recommended  to  me  onlv  this  matter  which  alone 
makes  him  love  this  savage  land. 

1  could  not  suiHciently  thank  you,  Sir,  lor  the  news  you  sent  me  of  the  just  chastisement 
which  the  Duke  of  Monmouth  received  fbr  his  treasons.  Who  would  have  ever  thought  that 
this  poor  unfortunat..  prince  could  ever  have  been  capable  of  such  unfortunate  conduct  after  so 
great  a  kindness  as  the  late  King  his  father,  of  glorious  memory,  exhibited  towards  him  at  the 
siege  of  Maestricht  V  I  could  never  have  believed  that  he  would  ever  have  had  so  disloyal  a 
heart  as  he  had.  I  assure  you.  Sir,  of  my  wishes  for  the  success  of  the  King,  your  Master's 
arms.  There  is  not  a  Frenchman  but  must  love  and  honour  him.  He  has  gained  the  hearts 
and  veneration,  especially  of  those  who  have  had  the  honour  to  see  him  in  the  army.  No  one 
of  his  subjects  is  more  penetrated  with  respect,  afiection  and  zeal  for  his  service  than  I,  in 
wishing  him  a  happy  success  in  all  his  enterprizes. 
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I  linvi-  hfoii  iiiformt'd  tliat  wcvcnil  vagaboiuls,  rofrui's  &  worllilcss  rascals  Iiavo  tliroupli  a 
spirit  of  avarice  gone  (Voiii  (his  colony,  and  in  order  to  draw  some  peltries  ('roi>i  tiie  savages,  tell 
tlurin  lies  and  falsehoods  to  eoneiliate  tlu-.i;  and  insimiate  the'.nselves  into  their  conlidenee.  1 
remark  that  they  are  alanned  and  nneasy  ^villiont  any  reason.  I  thonglil,  sir,  I  ought  to 
advise  you  of  it,  i,n<l  that  several  of  those  worthU-ss  characters  l.avc  repaired  to  you  of  whom 
you  ought  to  have  as  much  distrust  as  J,  as  they  are  capable  only  of  bad  aclj  which  sooner  or 
later  they  will  commit  among  you.  I  should  like  nnich  that  you  would  consent  to  act  in  concert 
to  expel  thow  vi'^^abouds,  assuring  you  that  I  will,  on  my  i)ar(  employ  myself  lailhrully  in 
Imving  sought  for  and  arrested  ail  those  who  will  be  found  c(/niiiig  into  this  colony  amongst  us 
without  your  p;'rmission. 

One  of  youi  ollicers,  the  clergyman  of  Kanncstaly  (Schenectady),  demands  of  nu-  two  negi  > 
slaves  who  have  deserted  and  wliom  he  believes  have  come  hither.  J  had  them  lookecl  for 
every  where.  I  assure  you  that  they  are  .".oi  here  and,  should  they  turn  up  in  the  colony,  that 
I  will  in  good  fa. ill  have  them  bound  and  manacled  to  be  sent  to  you,  hoping  that  you  will  do 
likewise. 

I  know  that  some  of  our  soldiers  wlio  deserted  are  with  you;  if  you  woidd  have  the  goo<l- 
ne.ss  to  restore  them  to  nu-  an.l  we  conl'!  conu-  to  an  miderstanding  for  nmtual  rentlilion,  I  am 
persuaded  that  our  masters  would  lie  verv  well  satislied. 

I  should  have  greatly  desired  to  be  conversant  with  Knglisli  to  be  able  to  write  von  in  \our 
tongue,  and  thu.s  |)rove  to  you  the  consideration  I  entertain  for  yau.  lint  as  I  know  that  you 
are  acquainted  with  French.  I  have  presumed  you  would  consent  that  1  should  not  borrow 
another  langtiage,  in  order  to  avoid  the  risk  of  writing  you  in  villainous  latin 

I  am     S'r 

Your  most  humble  &  i'>ost  obedient  servant 
(«iKii»'<l)  The   M.  i)i:   l)i;\(,.\vii,i,i.;. 


Mt)ihsi,iir  (I,    Ih  iiinn'illi    to   dart  nmr   pDinjnn. 

ITHAN!<I.ATK1)    IHuM    nil;    lUKNCIl.) 
I  N<'wV..rk  I'npi.r.,  II    II.  M.\ 


Sir, 


.Iinie  '-'().  MWCi. 


I  received,  the  letter  which  you  did  me  the  hoiKMir  to  write  me  on  the  L't."'  May  lust. 
Von  'vill  sulViciently  learn,  in  th,'  end,  how  devoid  of  all  foundation  are  the  advices  which  you 
have  had  of  my  pretended  designs  and  that  all  that  has  been  told  you  by  the  (h'serlers  trom 
tlie  Tolony  ought  to  be  receiveil  by  you  with  iimcli  siispiciiui. 

You  are.  Sir.  too  well  acquainted  with  the  service,  and  the  manner  that  things  niiist  be 
<onducted.  to  take  any  umbrage  at  the  siippiii's  which  I  send  to  Calaia.oiiy  lor  the  sabsislen.v 
of  the  soldiers  I  have  there. 

You  know  til.' Savages  siilliciently,  to  be  w.dl  a,^Hured  that  it  would  be  very  imprudent  on  my 
juirl  to  leave  that  place  without  iiavina  ennusih  of  sup'.'lie-  m'.:\  i>.\w\\Ui.:t'.^.  (Iiere  fnr  ■■'■•,;■,•■  •t'ar's 


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tini.-.     Voii  luv  110)  ignonml  llml  it  is  impossihl..  lo  fr,,t  „,,  duMv  iit  all  wasons ;     if  J  were  to 
liiivc  tht'iii  conveyed  for  a  lai-fje  force,  I  should  liave  used  oilier  means. 

The  natural  treachery  of  a  jieople  without  faith  and  without  relii-ioii,  re(iuire  us  to  he  so  far 
distrustful  of  them  that  you  ought  not  to  blame  me  for  using  precaution  against  their  restlessness 
and  ca|)rice. 

I  had  the  honor  to  inform  you,  by  my  letter  of  the  (i'l-  June  last,  that  the  orders  I  iiave  from 
my  Master  manifest  merely  the  zeal  which  IJis  Majesty  entertains  for  the  progress  of  religion 
nnd  for  the  support  and  maintenance  of  the  Missionaries.  I  expect  from  your  piety  that  you 
will  not  be  opposed  to  that,  knowing  well  how  much  you  love  religion.  Think  you.  Sir, 
that  they  can  ivap  much  fruit  whilst  the  Savages  are  allowed  no  peaw  in  the  villages  in  which 
our  Missionaries  are  established  y 

When  I  came  here,  I  thought  the  peace  was  assured  between  the  Irocpiois  and  us  and  our 
Savage  allies.  \  on  see,  Sir,  what  lias  been  the  conduct  of  the  Irocpiois  in  this  rencounter. 
Can  you  say.  Sir,  that  I  am  wrong  in  distrusting  them  i 

Th.'y  are  alarmed  at  the  war  wl.ieli  they  faiuy  I  shall  wage  against  them  ;  their  conscience 
only  couM  have  impressed  them  with  this  i.Iea,  since  I  have  not  done  the  leas!  thing  to  make 
them  believe  that  I  want  any  thing  else  from  them  than  to  see  peace  well  established  tiirmighoiit 
all  the  country.  What  have  I  done  to  cause  them  the  l.'ast  uneasiness/  And  what  do  they 
want  I 

In  res|)ect  to  the  pretensions  which  you  say  you  have  to  the  lands  of  this  country,  certainly 
you  are  not   well   informed  of  all  the  entries  into  possession  (iirUrs  ,!,■  imss,Min,i.i)  which  have 

^ '  '"■"''■  '"  ""'  """"'  "<'  •'"■  '<'"«  "ly  Master,  and  of  the  establishments  of  long  standing 

which  we  have  on  (he  land  and  on  tin-  lakes  ;  and  as  I  have  no  iloubl  but  our  Masters'will  easily 
agree  among  themselves,  s.-eing  the  nnimi  and  good  understanding  that  obtain  between  them,  1 
willingly  coiis.-nt  with  you  that  their  Majesti,.s  ivgulate  the  limits  among  tliem-selves  wishing 
imlhiiig  more  than  to  live  with  you  in  good  imderslanding ;  but  to  that  eml.  Sir,  it  would  be 
very  apropos  that  a  gentleman,  .so  worthy  as  you,  should  not  grant  protection  to  all  the  rogues, 
vagabonds  an.)  thieves  who  d'serl  aud  seek  relmr.'  with  you,  and  who.  to  ac(iuire  some  merit 
with  you,  believe  they  camiol  do  better  than  to  (ell  you  many  iiiipertinencies  of  us,  which  will 
have  no  end  so  long  as  you  will  listen  to  them. 

The  letter  wiiicli  the  Kev.  Father  de  l.amberville  has  been  so  kind  as  to  h..  the  b.'arer  of 
from  me  on  the  (!"■  .lum-  last  ought  to  siilli.v,  Sir,  to  put  you  perli-ctly  in  possession  of  niv 
mlenlions.  It  would  he  unuec.ssary  that  I  should  make  any  other  reply  to  your  last  of  the  ',';]" 
o(  May,  were  it  not  that  I  was  very  glad  h.  reby  to  prove  to  you  again,"  that  1  shall  always  feel 
a  great  pleasure  in  sei/ing  every  .  pportunity  to  shew  that  I  am 

Sir, 
ViMir  very  humble  and  very  obedient  Servant, 

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Sir. 


2f)  July,  IfiSf). 


I  had  tlie  honour  to  rercave  two  letters  from  you  one  diited  tlie  d"-  mid  the  otlier  the  20">  of 
June  last  and  xn  them  I  have  found  very  much  satisfaction  by  the  hopes  of  a  good  correspondence 
with  a  person  of  so  great  meritt  worth  and  repute  spread  ahroa.l  in  the  army  in  which  I  served. 
13e  eiue  it  it  is  much  joy  to  have  ,.oe  good  a  neighbour  of  soe  e.xceih'nt  .pialilications  and  temper 
nnd  of  a  humour  altogether  dilil.ring  from  Monsieur  de  la  Barre  your  predecessor  wlio  w.-,s  so 
lunous  an.l  hasty  very  much  addicted  to  gr.Mt  word,,  as  if  F  had  bin  to  have  bin  f.j.rbted  by 
them      The  Indians  peraduenture  mighl  Justly  offend  him  for  they  as  vou  well  remarke  are  n.it 
pt-opie  of  the  gn-atest  credit  and  reputation,  hut  certainly  I  did  not  nnusse  in  oHi-ring  sinceerlv 
to  compose  the  .lillerence  and  I  went  e.xpres.sly  to  Albany  to  do  it  ami  yet  no  suitable  relunn 
were  made  by  him  for  itt.     F  .loub.  not  bur  your  Ma.tc's  inclinations  a.'e  very  strongly  bent  to 
propagate  the  Christian  Ueligion  mid  I  do  assur..  you  that  my  master  had  no  "less  a  share  in  so 
I'lous  mtention,.  ;  for  my  part  F  shall  lake  all  immagiuable  ca're  that  the  l.-athers  who  preach  the 
lolyt.o.spell  to  those  Indians  ovr  whom  I  have  power  bee  not  in  the  least  ill  treafd  and  upon 
tnat  very  accompt  hav  sen.  tor  one  of  ..a.^h  nation  to  cmne  to  me  ami  then  tho..e  bea.stlv  crimes 
you  reproove  shall  be  clurked  seveivly  and  all  my  endeyours  used  to  surpress   their   filthy 
•Ininkenness..,  d,sor.lers,  .lebauches,  warring  and  quanvls,  and  whatsoever  doth  obstruct  the 
growth  and  enlargement  of  the  Christian  fi.ith  amon-st  tho.se  peopl,-. 

I  ban.  beard  that  before  ever  the  1-Li„g  your  Master  pretended  to  Canni.la.  the  Indians  so  fair 
"s  t'"  N'U'h  sea  were  un.ler  the  tlnglish  Dominion  ami  always  tra.le.l  with  .Mbanv,  Marylmd 
nnd  ^  irgima  ,.,  that  according  to  your  des.re  with  very  good  reason  is  wholly  referre.l  U.  our 
•Masters,  and  I  hear.ely  pray  thai  neither  you  nor  myselle  give  occasion  of  any  of  the  U-..t 
nusunderstandmgb.., ween  them,  but  tha,   a  prosperous  correspondence  strickt  aniity  ami  union 

"Uiy  perpetually  bee  comimmed  between  tbos..  .M. ,.l,s.     The  stricktest  care  shall  be  ,  k 

eoncermng  nmawayes  from  you  and  those  who  are  her.,  if  you  please  to  sen.!  for  them  shal 

H  oumeyed  to  you-but  if  there  be  auv  sol.liers  who  have  .h.,ser,ed.  1  desire  you  to  giv., 

•m.  the  n,ssurance  that  they  shall  no.   loose  their  live..     An.l  now.  Sir.  I  b..u,  your'par.lon      r 

or  ;;:'^c: .  "■ ""'"""  *"■  '"^  ''^"■"■•"""  ""^'"-^  ^^  •"•"  '^  "■- = ^^  '"■"  '•»•  •■--•  -^"'' ■•  --"  - 

o  >  .  .  >     ,..  I.,..,.,v    .V  ,„..  ,u,endant  of  .Nan.y-my  stay  was  so  shoit  that    I   ha.l   no  ,iu,e  ... 
K  -.  the  k,n.s  han.ls  an.l  petition  fi.r  itt  -a  uery  great  mis.or.une  a,l..r  ....  lou.  ...ruav,  f.,r  in 

'"■  '.•;;■'•';";:'■""■-  I  --^ l...  I  .en.ed  him  faithli.lly  to  th..  ut„.r,n„st  of  mv  pow..,-.      Vft.,- 

;!'""■;'  !■ -M-  I  w..n,  t..  Tangier  an.l  haveinu  l..it  tha.   pla.v  ,.om..  „m..  aft..r  .anu.  hith.'r  so 

,  ,   ""    '"^'^  '   ^^  ''^"'  """•"■' II  ^'".1  I  am  .•..n.i.l..nt  ha .„  um..h  g..ner..si.y  to 

to   M..   me   ,s„h.r  l,..w..,ar   it    happens.  |    .|,„|1   as   heart, Iv  prav  lor  Ins  a.,„d   ,1th  an.l   hanny 

«uc..ss  m  all   h,s  nu.ler,akeings  as  any  on.,   b,.., g  an.;  be  ......  ...a.lv    to  n    k r  a  1  1  !; 

acknowledgements  to  yours..|f..  fbr  so  gr..at  an  .ddiga.mn  |  .av.mr;  wishing  rtily  lo^  a 


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favourable  occassion  to  demonstrate  l.ow  profound  an  estee.n  I  have  for  your  person  and  merritts 
and  g,ve  undenyable  proofs  that  I  am  sinceerly  and  with  all  respects 

Sir 
Your  most  humble  and  affectionate  servant 

(signed).  Tno  Doxgan. 


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Momieiir  de  Deiionville  to  Governor  Dongan. 

[TU  ANSLATED    TUOM    THE    Fl'.K.VCII.] 
[\i"w-Viirk  I'opors,  II,  II.  (io.  ] 

1"  Octob.  16S0.' 

I  received  by  tlu-  H.-v"  Father  de  Lamberville  the  elder,  Missionary  ,o  the  Iroouois 
of  the  village  of  ,he  ( >.ii.on,ag,u..  the  letter  of  the  .7'^  July  which  you  were  at  the  troZ  d" 

writing  nie       I  ivpea,  ,o  you.  Sir,  what  J  have  already  had  the  honor  of  advis vo    o  ft." 

H  w.li  not  he  my  laul,  if  we  live  not  on  very  good  terms.     I  wish  to  believ  ^^^^uL,^   m 
yoursuie  you  will  coii.nhute  .hereto,  and  that  you  will  put  an   end  to  all  the  cau  es  w  li 
I..-M.le  may  have  ol  benig  dissatisfied  with  what  has  occurred  under  your  government   thro  1 
ymir  merchants  or  others  whom  V(m  protect.  «-""mur,  iiirough 

I  -1"  .-.  believe.  Sir,  that  the  King.  y„,.r  Master,  approves  all  the  pains  vou  have  taken  to 
mdu.v  by  presents  and  arms,  the  eudre  Iro.pu.is  nation  to  wage  war  thi«  vear  nijaiust  ns-nor 
the  exhortations  you  have  made  them  to  pillage  the  f.'rench  who  trade  to  plac  1^1.: 
acquired  liereK.lore,  previous  to  New  York  being  what  it  is. 

Vou  prop.,sed   Sir,  to  submit  everything  to  the  decisi.,.,  of  our  masters.     Nevertheless  vour 
em.ssary  to  the  ( h.nontagucs  told  all  the  Natums.  in  your  name,  to  pillage  and  make  war  o    7 
It  ,s  a  thing  so  notorious  that  it  cannot  be  doMbt..!.  and  will  he  aflirmed  in  pn-senc  of  von 
emissary.       N  bether  it  was  done  by  your  order  or  through  the  inlluem.e  of  vour  nierchan  s 
(..ange.  It  has  beni  said  and   done,  and  you  are   no.  a  stranger  to  the  enterprise  of  vo. 
merchants  aganist  .Michiliimuiuina.  '  • 

I  ask  you    Sir.  what  do  you  wish  me  to  ihiuk  of  all  this,  and  if  these  things  accord  with  ,l,e 

'"";:'■  •^■""  ''"'   •":;  "'"  '; •  •••  -•"•■  ""  tl-  ^',-  .imy  which  is  mied  wi.l.  clvill.ies  and    ins, 

sentiment,  as  wel  regarding  Ifehgion,  as  the  good  uu.lerstan.ling  aii.l  IViendsbip  existing  between 
our  masters  winch  ought  to  be  imit:,...!  in  this  country  in  testimoi.v  of  our  respect  of  nml 
oiiedience  to  them.  i         '  "   '<"<i 

Vou  were  so  Ko.kI    Sh-.  as  to  tell  me  t  y.m  will  uive  me  up  all  the  .leserters  who,  to  escape 

th..  chastisenien.  o    tlieir  knavery,  have  ,led  to  you;  .-et.  Sir.  you  cannot  but  know  those  wo 

are    here,  but  as  they  are  all  lor  tl los,  par,    liankrupts  au.l   Thieves.  1   bop..  , ha,  they  w  1 

fmally  give  you  cause  to  repent   having  allbnied  them  shelter,  and  that   vour  merchants  who 

;;;i;y     ;;•■;•   1  l..-  ..-.-l-d  .or  having  comi.led  m  mgues  who  wH.  no.  1 ore  fiii.iiful  to 

lliem  tlian  tliey  liave  been  to  our  people. 

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I  am  heartily  convinced  of  the  zeal  of  the  King,  your  Master,  for  the  progress  of  the  Religion ; 
His  Mnjrsty  aH()rds  us  solid  and  certain  proofs  thereof  in  the  mighty  things  tliat  Great  King 
accomplishes  in  his  States  where  our  holy  Religion  hegins  to  hreathe  since  his  accession  to  the 
crown.  But  it  were  desirable,  8ir,  [in  order]  that  his  piety  should  have  the  like  effect  under 
your  orders,  that  you  would  enter  with  greater  accord  than  you  do  into  the  means  of  checking 
the  insolence  of  the  enemies  of  the  Faith,  who  by  tlieir  wars  and  customary  cruelties  blast  the 
fruit  of  our  Missionaries  among  the  most  distant  tribes.  You  know,  Sir,  tliey  spare  neither  the 
Outawas,  our  most  antient  allies,  nor  the  other  tribes  among  whom  we  have  Preachers  of  the 
Gospel  and  with  whose  cruelties  to  our  holy  Missionaries,  whom  they  have  martyred,  you  are 
acquainted.  Are  all  these  reasons.  Sir,  not  sufficiently  conclusive  to  induce  you  to  contribute 
ro  designs  so  jiioiis  as  those  of  the  King  my  >hister  V  Think  you,  Sir,  that  Religion  will  make 
any  progress  whilst  your  Merchants  will  supply,  as  they  do,  Eaii  dc  I'ic  in  abundance  which, 
as  you  ought  to  know,  converts  the  Savages  into  Demons  and  their  Cabins  into  counterparts 
and  theatres  of  Ilell. 

I  hope,  Sir,  you  will  retlect  on  all  this,  and  that  you  will  be  .so  good  as  to  contribute  to  that 
union  which  I  desire,  and  you  wish  for. 

Finally,  Sir,  you  must  he  perstiaded  that  1  shall,  willingly  and  with  pleasure,  contribute  my 
utnu)st  to  obtain  for  you  the  favor  your  desire  from  the  King  my  ^[aster,  who  is  not  in  the  iiahit 
of  being  behindhand  with  persons  of  your  merit  who  have  efficiently  served  him.  1  should 
have  wished.  Sir,  that  you  had  explained  your  case  more  clearly,  and  that  you  iuid  placed  in  my 
haiuls  the  proofs  or  vouciiers  of  yom-  debt,  so  as  to  explain  it  to  the  King,  for  so  numy  things 
pass  througli  the  hands  of  His  Majesty's  Ministers  that  I  (ear  M  de  Louvoy  will  not  recollect 
your  affiiir,  which  he  caniu)t  know  except  through  tiie  Intendant  wlio  was  at  Xaiu'v,  vvlu)se 
name  you  do  not  mention.  I  shall  not  fail.  Sir,  to  endeavour  to  obtain  for  you  some  fiivor  from 
tlu'  King  my  master  for  tiie  services  wlii(  li  you  have  rendered  his  Majesty,  1  should  wish.  Sir, 
to  have  an  opj)ortunity,  on  sonu^  other  more  lilting  occasion,  to  prove  to  you  that  I  am 

Sir 
Your  very  lumibly  and  very  obedient  Servant. 
(s'K"«^J)  'J'lie  M.  DK  Dk.noxvii.m:. 


f/oi'crnor   Jhnhjitii   to    Mniixii  itr  d,    hiimuriH,', 

[Ni»Vi.rk  l'»i»m,  U.  II.  as.  ] 


Sir. 


1  Deceuii)er  KiSO. 


I  hail  the  honour  lo  rcceiue  youi  letter  of  the  first  of  October  KiMJ,  and  had  sooner  sent  an 
auswer,  butt  llial  J  wauled  a  c(mveuient  opportunity  to  do  ill.  I  liude  you  was  angry  at  the 
writing  and  tlierelbre  for  tear  it  was  ill  turned  into  French  for  1  have  no  great  skill  in  voiir 
language  have  sent  a  copy  of  il  in  Knglish.  I  desin-  you  lo  continue  in  your  opinion  thai 
noliiiug  shall  bee  wanting  on  my  part  llial  may  contribute  to  a  good  ami  friendly  corr.'si.oudeiice 
and  that  I  will  not  protect  either  merchant  or  others  that  shall  give  any  just  occassion  to  Husjiecl 
it— !W  u-Hured,  Sin  Aat  I  have  isot  Hoijcijcd  nor  bribed  the  liidianH  io  afiuc  and  make  warr 


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ngn.nst  you,     all  the  paines  I  have  taken  hath  bin  to  keep  those  people  in  quiet  who  are  so 
mdineahle  to  warr  that  one  word  is  enough  for  them.     I  have  forbidden  their  joining  (if  they 
should  bee  entreated),  with  any  others  against  you  neither  have  I  ever  allowed  any  plunder. 
1  have  only  pennitted  several!  of  Albany  to   trade  amongst  the  remotest  Indians  with  strict 
orders  not  to  meddle  with  any  ol  your  people,  and  I  hope  they  will  fnide  the  same  civillity  from 
you— It  bemgso  fair  from  piilageing  that  I  beleeve  it  as  lawfuU  for  the  English  as  French 
nations  to  trade  there  we  being  nearer  by  many  leagues  then  you  are  — I  desire  you  to  send 
n,e  word  who  it  was  that  pretended  to  have  my  orders  for  the  Indians  to  plunder  and  fight  you  • 
that  I  am  altogetiier  as  ignorant  of  any  enterprise  made  by  the  Indians  out  of  this  Government 
as  I  am  by  what  you  meane  by  "mihillmiqum."  and  neither  have  I  acted  anything  contrary  to 
what  I  have  written,  but  will  stricktly  endevoT.r   to    immitate  the  Ammiiy  and   friendship 
between  our  Masters -1  havt  de.ired  vou  to  send  for  the  deserters,     I  know  not  who  they  are 
but   had  rather  such   Rascalls  and   Ban!;routs   as  you  call  them  were  amongst  their   own 
countrymen  th.m  this  people,  an.l  will  when  you  send  word  who  they  are,  expell,  not  detain 
them  and  use  all  possd.le  means  to  preuent  your  good  wishes  and  hopes  that  our  Merchants 
n.ay  suffer  by  them-'Tis  true  I  ordere.l  our  Indians  if  they  should  meet  with  any  of  your 
people  or  ours  on  this  side  of  the  lake  without  a  passe  from  you  or  me  that  they  should  bring 
them  to  Albany  and  that  as  I  thought  by  your  own  desire  expressed  in  vour  letter,  they  beiuff 
as  you  have  uery  well   remarked  very  ill  people  and  such  that  usually  tell   Ives  as  well  to 
Chnstuu.s  as  Heathens.     The  Missionary  Fathers  if  they  please  but  to  do  n.e  justice  can  cive 
you  an  account  lu.w  careful  I  have  bin  to  preserve  then,,     I  have  ordered  our  Indians  strictlv 
not  to  exerc.se  any  cruelty  or  insolence  against  them  and  have  writte,.  to  the  King  mv  MastJr 
who  hath  as  nmch  /.eal  as  any  prince  liveing  to  propagate  tin.  Christian  faith  and  as;ure  him 
how  necessary  it  is  to  send  hither  some  Fathers  to  preach  the  f  lospell  to  the  natives  allved  to 
us   an,     care  w<.uld  be   then  tak.n   to  dissuade  them  f,om  their  .Irunken   debouches  thouffh 
.rrtandy  our  Hun,  doth  as  little  hurt  as  your  B.andy  an.l  in  the  opinion  of  Christians  is  much 
n.ore  wholesom.- ;    however   to    keep    the  Indians  temperate  and   sober  is  a  uery  good  and 
Christian   performance  but  to  prohibit  then,  all   strong  licpu.rs  secn,s  a  little  hard  and  uery 
turkish-What  I  wrote  concerning  what  was  due  to  me  for  my  seruice  in  France  was  uery 
true,     Mons^  Chanu-ll  the  Intendant  at  Nancy  adjusted  and  sent  them  to  Mons'  Leuoy  signed 
by  himselfe  and  me  and  I  gave  the  .■opies  of  them  to  Mons^  l>ai;aio.,  liuein^r  i„  the  stre.-t  of  S' 
Hon'  to  putt  them  into  the  haiuls  of  Moiis'  Carillon  Chaplaine  to  the  Duchesse  of  Orlc'ms- 
but  Sir,  you  need  not  to  trouble  yourselfe  about  itt  for  I  intend  to  geft  it  represented  out  of 
Kngland  and  doubt  not  but  (he  King  your  Master  who  is  so  bountiful  a  prince  will  be  so  just 
as  to  pay  what  became  my  due  by  a  gr..at  deal  of  fi.tigue  and  labour,  howeuer  I  humblv  thank 
you  lor  the  cn.iil  obliging  oftiM's  you  make  me  and  doe  assure  vou  [I J  shall  be  heartilv'glad  of 
any  ocasmii  to  re.p.i.e  th.-m  desiring  you  to  believe  I  earnestly  wish  and  contend  for  the  union 
(yon  say)  you  desire  a.ul  will  .•onlril.ute  all  in  my  power  to  promote  and  preserve  if  which  is 
all  the  relhrtion  I  shall  make  on  your  letter  being  —  Sir,  assuiv.lly  will,  all  due  respect 

Voiir  most  humble  and  aftecfionnte  servant—  T.  Doxoan. 


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464  NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 

Governor  Dongan  to  the  Beoerend  Father  de  Lauxberville. 

[Ncw-Tork  Papers,  D.  II.  40.] 

„  ,  ^    .  SO"-  Ma\ ,  1GS7. 

Reverend  Father 

I  have  received  yours  of  the  tenth  courrant  from  *.l)e  Ounondages  and  am  heartily  glad  that 
you  are  in  good  health  and  as  much  as  lyes  in  me  you  may  be  assured  that  I  will  do  all  my 
endevours  to  protect  you  from  the  danger  you  apprehend  from  those  people  and  all  those  others 
of  your  fraternity  that  continue  in  doing  good  service. 

I  am  sorry  that  our  Indians  are  soe  troublesome  to  the  Indians  of  Cannida  but  I  am  informed 
from  Christians  that  it  is  the  custom  of  those  people,  that  what  countrey  they  conquer  belongs 
to  them  as  their  own,  yet  I  lay  no  stress  on  that,  but  I  am  still  in  doubt  whither  that  land 
where  the  Indians  goes  to  warr  belongs  to  our  King  or  to  the  King  of  France,  but  in  all 
probability  if  I  be  truly  informed  it  must  depend  on  the  King  of  England  territories  it  lying 
west  and  by  south  of  this  place  and  your  countryes  lye  to  the  northward  of  us  but  that  is  no 
material  reason  for  the  Indians  to  disturbe  the  people  of  Canada  and  I  will  use  my  endevour 
that  they  shall  disturbe  them  no  more  but  leave  the  decission  of  tiiat  to  my  Master  at  home 
as  I  leave  all  other  things  which  relates  to  any  difference  between  us  and  the  jjcople  of  Canada 
and  I  am  sure  that  Mons"'  de  Noville  will  do  the  sanu — 

I  have  not  spoke  to  tht>  Indians  as  yet,  your  messenger  being  in  hast,  cannot  give  an  account 
what  they  can  say  for  themselves  l)ut  to  continue  a  right  understanding  between  the  Government 
of  Canada  and  this  if  any  of  the  Indians  will  doe  anything  to  disturbe  the  King  of  France's 
subjects,  let  the  Governour  sent  to  me  and  I  will  doe  all  the  justice  that  is  possible  for  me  to  do 
and  if  he  will  do  the  same  it  will  be  a  meane  to  keep  these  peo])le  in,  and  to  see  both  Governments 
iu  a  good  correspondence  one  with  anotlier.  But  I  hear  they  pretend  that  they  are  affraid  of  the 
French,  but  I  hope  that  Mons"-  de  Aonville  will  well  weigh  the  business  before  he  inuades  any 
of  the  King  of  England's  subjects  —  I  have  no  time  to  write  to  him  at  present  but  assure  him 
of  my  humble  service  and  that  I  will  write  to  him  before  I  goe,  haveing  no  other  businesse  here 
HI  sending  for  the  Indians  but  to  check  them  for  oflering  to  disturbe  the  people  of  Canada  — 

Reverend  Father 

1  am  your  humble  servant 
(signed)  Tiio:  Do.vga.n 

I  pray  you  to  pray  to  God  for  me. 


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Governor  Doixjan  to  Jfoihs'Unr  de  Di'iionviVe. 

[Xow-Vork  I'lipvrs,  H.  II.  tl.] 


4G5 


Sir 


20  June  IGS7. 


The  inclosed  came  to  my  luuids  last  night  from  Englaml  with  orders  to  have  it  proclaimed 
which  has  accordingly  hin  done,  what  is  there  agreed  upon  1  will  observe  to  the  least  title  and  I 
douht  not  hut  your  Kxcell :  will  do  the  same  and  I  hope  bee  so  kinde  as  not  desire  or  seeke  any 
correspondence  with  our  Indians  of  this  side  of  the  Great  lake  if  they  doe  amisso  to  any  of 
your  (iovernm'  and  you  make  it  known  to  me  you  shall  have  all  justice  done  and  if  any  of 
your  people  disturhe  us  I  will  have  the  same  recourse  to  you  lor  satisfaction,  as  for  those  further 
nations,  I  suppose  that  to  trade  wilh  them  is  free  and  common  to  us  all  until  the  meers  and 
hounds  hee  adjusted  though  truly  tlie  scituation  of  those  parts  bespeakes  the  King  of  England  to 
have  a  greater  right  to  them  tiieu  tlie  French  King,  they  lying  to  the  southward  of  us  just  on 
the  back  of  other  partes  of  our  Kings  dominions  and  a  uery  great  way  from  you.  1  am 
informed  by  some  of  our  Indians  that  Your  Excell :  was  pleased  to  desire  them  to  meet  you  at 
Cadarague ;  i  could  hardly  believe  it  till  I  had  a  letter  from  Father  Lamberuille,  wherein  he 
mti)rms  me  that  'tis  true.  I  am  also  informed  of  your  Fathers  endevours  dayly  to  carry  away 
our  Indians  to  Canada  as  you  have  already  done  a  great  many,  you  must  i)ardon  me  if  1  tell 
you  that  that  is  not  the  right  way  to  keepe  fair  correspondence.  1  have  also  been  informed 
that  yon  are  told  1  have  given  to  Indians  orders  to  rob  the  French  wherever  they  could  meet 
them,  that  is  us  false  as  tis  true  that  Cod  is  in  heaven,  what  I  have  done  was  by  your  own 
•iesire  which  was  tiiaf  I  should  sutler  none  of  Canada  to  come  to  Albany  without  they  had  your 
passe  in  con.plyance  wherewith  I  ordered,  both,  the  Indians  and  the  people  of  Albany  that  if 
lliey  found  any  French  or  English  on  this  side  of  the  great  lake,  without  eitiier  your  passe  or 
mine,  they  should  seize  tiiem  and  bring  them  to  Albany  ;  I  am  now  sorry  that  I  did  it  since 
Its  not  agreeable  to  you  and  has  as  I  am  informed  hindered  the  conieing  of  a  great  many 
Heaners  to  this  place  — I  shall  therefore  recall  those  orders.  I  am  daily  expecting  Religious 
men  from  England  which  I  intend  to  put  amongst  those  live  nations.  1  desire  you  would  order 
Mons''  de  Land)ernille  that  soe  Ions  as  he  staves  amongst  those  people  he  would  meddle  only 
with  the  atliiirs  belonging  to  his  function  and  that  those  of  our  Indians  that  are  turned 
Catholiques  and  live  in  Canada  nniy  content  themselves  with  their  being  alone  without 
•  ■ndi'voiiring  to  debauch  others  after  them,  if  they  do  and  I  can  catch  any  of  them  I  shall 
handle  them  very  severely.  S''  setting  aside  the  trust  my  Master  has  reposed  in  me  1  should 
be  as  ready  and  willing  to  serve  Mons"-  de  Nonuille  as  any  friend  he  has,  I  could  wish  with 
all  my  heart  the  wildernesse  betwixt  us  was  not  so  great  but  'hat  there  were  more  conveniences 
whereby  we  might  see  one  another  often,  for  I  have  as  much  n's|)ect  for  all  the  pe  ,ile  of 
quality  of  your  nation  es|)ecially  such  as  have  serued  in  the  armies  as  any  man  in  the  world, 
can  have:  as  for  newes,  the  ships  lately  come  from  Kngland  say  all  things  are  at  peace 
both  there  and  in  Franc,  ami  that  both  our  .Masters  are  in  very  good  health  and  that  the 
Kmperour  and  the  King  of  I'oland  are  very  vigorous  against  the  'J'nnpies— 

I  nm — Sir. 

^'our  most  himible  servant 
(  signed  )  Tho.   Donoan. 

S'  I  send  you  some  Oranges  hearing  they  are  a  rarity  in  your  partes  and  would  send  more, 
hut  the  bearer  wiinis  conveniency  of  Carriage — 
Vol.  III.  gy 


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466 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  »[ANUSCRIPTS. 


Monsieur  Denonville  to  Govemov  Dongan. 

[  T  I{  A  N  8  I,  A  T  K  D    F  R  O  M    T  II  E    F  K  E  X  C  II.  ] 
[Ni'W-York  l'ii|iors.  H.  11.  Hi.] 


Sir, 


21.  August  1687. 


The  respect  I  entertain  for  the  King  your  Master  and  tlie  orders  I  have  from  the  King  to  live 
in  harmony  with  liis  Brittaniiic  Majesty's  subjects,  induce  me,  Sir,  to  address  you  tliis  letter  on 
the  present  state  of  affairs,  so  t'lat  I  may  not  have  any  thing  to  reproacii  myself  witli. 

Seeing,  Sir,  the  letter  you  took  the  trouble  to  write  me  on  my  arrival  at  this  government,  I 
was  led  to  believe  by  your  civil  speeches  that  we  should  live  in  the  greatest  harmony  and  best 
understanding  in  the  world;  but  tiie  result  has  clearly  shewn  that  your  intentions  did  not  at  all 
correspond  with  your  fine  words. 

You  remember,  Sir,  that  you  positively  requested  me  in  this  same  letter  to  refer  all  the 
diflerences  about  boundaries  to  the  decision  of  our  >Listers.  Subsequent  letters  which  I  have 
received  from  you  sufficiently  prove  to  me  tliat  you  received  what  I  wrote  in  answer  to  your 
lir.'it  to  shew  you  that  I  willingly  submitted  tliat  decision  to  our  Masters.  .Nevertheless,  Sir,  at 
tlie  moment  you  were  exliiinting  these  civilities  to  me  you  issued  orders  and  forwarded  ])assports 
for  canoes  to  trade  at  Missilimaquina,  where  no  Englishman  ever  had  put  a  fool  and  where  our 
Frenchmen  have  been  established  over  00  years.  1  say  nothing  of  the  maiuinivres  and  intrigues 
had  recourse  to  by  your  people  and  your  orders  to  turn  against  us  all  the  Indian  tribes  settled 
among  the  French.  1  say  nothing,  eitiier  of  all  your  intrigues  to  induce  the  Iroquois  to  declare 
war  against  us— your  merchants  at  Orange  have  sufficiently  bruited  it,  and  your  presents  of 
munitions  <  f  war  made  with  this  view,  the  last  and  this  year,  are  |)roofs  conclusive  enough  to 
remove  all  doubts,  though  I  liad  not  on  hand  evidence  of  your  wicked  intentions  towards  the 
subjects  of  the  King  whose  bread  you  have  eaten  long  enough  and  by  whom  you  have  been 
sufficiently  well  treated  to  make  you  feel  greater  regard  for  his  Majesty  even  had  you  not  all 
the  orders  from  his  Brittaimic  Majesty  that  you  possess  to  live  amicably  \,ith  the  subjects  of 
the  King,  his  antient  friend. 

What  have  you  not  done,  Sir,  to  prevent  the  Senecas  restoring  to  me  the  Otawas  and  ''       •'« 
of  Missilimaquina  whom  they  treacherously  took  prisoners  last  year  y  and  how  manv  j...- 
hither  and  thither  were  not  made  to  the  Senecas  on  your  part  and  that  of  your  merchants,  >, .. 
do  nothing  without  your  orders,  to  prevent  the   restoration  of  said  prisoners  by  the  Seneco:-, 
who  were  solicited  from  the  village  of  the  Onontagius  to  gratifv  me. 

I  avow  to  you.  Sir,  that  I  never  e.xpected  on  your  part  such  proceedings,  which  doubtless  will 
not  be  pleasing  to  the  King  your  Master,  who  will  neither  approve  the  strong  opposition  you 
made  by  threatening  to  chastise  the  Iro(]Uois  should  they  visit  me  when  I  invited  them  to  repair 
to  me  to  arrange  with  them  the  caii.ses  of  dissatisliu'lion  I  felt  on  account  of  their  violences. 

Three  years  ago.  Sir,  you  employed  them  to  make  war  against  the  French  and  their  allies. 
You  took  very  great  pains  to  furnish  them  in  return  with  more  powder  and  lead  and  arms  than 
they  asked  of  you.  You  have  done  more.  Sir ;  lor  you  piomised  Ihem  reinforcements  of  men 
to  sustain  them  against  the  King's  subjects.  (^liic  'fceiitly,  Sir,  you  wished  to  push  still 
further  your  ill-will  by  ilespalcliiiig  two  jiaities,  (■oiiimaiided  by  oilicers  bearing  your  orders,  to 
Missilimaquina  to  drive  us  thence  and  t(j  put  you  in  po.ssession  there,  contrary  to  the  pleilge  you 
gave  me  not  to  undertake  any  tiling  before  the  arrangement  by  their  Majesties,  our  iiuisters.     You 


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Imvo  even  Mirpnssed  all  this,  Sir  ;  for  after  llie  pnins  you  took  to  prevent  tiie  Iroqnois  assenil)liiig 
at  Cataracouy,  where  I  expected  liiem  to  settle  all  our  dillieulties  and  receive  from  them  the 
satisfaction  they  onght  to  have  given  me,  as  well  regarding  the  Huron  &  Otawa  prisoners  they 
would  have  surrendered  to  me  had  you  not  opposed  it,  as  the  pillages  and  robheries  they 
I)erpetrated  on  us,  and  especially  for  the  insults  they  daily  offer  our  nnssionaries  — both  to 
those  they  have  actually  among  them,  as  to  those  whom  they  have  expelled  after  repeated  ill 
treatnnnent,  during  the  tw(!nty  years  they  remained  in  their  villages— after  having  had,  Sir,  I 
say,  so  little  regard  for  the  interests  of  the  King's  subjects  and  for  the  good  of  Religion,  the 
progress  of  which  you  have  thus  obstructed,  you  have  recently  contravened.  Sir,  the  last  Treaty 
concluded  between  our  Masters,  copy  of  which  you  received  with  orders  to  observe  it,  and  of 
which  you  have  also  sent  me  copy.  Itead  it  well,  Sir,  if  you  i)lease,  and  you  will  there  remaili 
how  strongly  their  Miijesties  have  it  at  heart  to  preserve  their  subjects  in  good  union  and 
u.iderstanding,  so  that  their  Majesties  consider  the  enemies  of  one  to  be  the  enemies  of  the  other. 
If  the  '.varice  of  your  nu-rchants  influenced  you  less  than  the  desire  to  execute  the  orders  of 
the  King  your  master,  doubtless,  Sir,  1  should  already  have  had  proof's  of  your  good  disposition 
to  execute  the  said  treaty,  according  to  which  you  ought  not  to  afford  either  refuge  or  protection 
to  the  Savages,  enemiiv-;  of  the  French  Colony,  much  less  assist  them  with  annnunition  to  wage 
war  agaiust  it.  iNevertlieless,  I  assert  positively  that  you  have,  since  the  publication  of  said 
Treaty  of  Neutrality,  contravened  it  in  this  i)articular,  since  nothing  is  done  in  your  government 
save  bv  your  orders. 

After  that,  judge,  Sir,  what  just  grounds  I  have  to  complain  of,  and  be  on  my  guard  against 
you. 

On  my  return  from  the  campaign  which  I  just  made  against  the  Senecas,  I  received  the  letter 
that  you  took  the  trouble  to  write  nu-.  Sir,  on  the  If"  (tiO'")  June  of  this  year.  You  send  me 
copy  of  the  Treaty  of  .Neutrality  entered  into  between  our  masters,  of  which  I  also  transmit 
you  a  copy  as  I  had  iw^  it  from  the  King  and  as  it  was  published  in  this  country.  Nothing  nnn-e 
is  requireil  therein,  Sir,  than  to  have  it  fully  and  literally  executed  as  well  on' yom-  part  as  on 
mine.  To  do  that,  Sir,  you  must  discontinue  protecting  the  enemies  of  the  Colony  and  cease 
to  receive  them  among  you,  and  to  furnish  them  with  numitions  as  you  have  done.  You  nnist, 
also,  observe  the  promise  you  gave  me  at  the  time  of  my  arrival,  that  you  would  leave  the 
decision  of  the  limits  to  our  masters.  You  must,  likewise,  not  undertake  any  expedition  against 
us  in  any  of  our  establishments,  the  greatest  jmrtions  of  which  existed  belore  Orange  (Albauv) 
was  what  it  is,  or  any  of  Manate  were  acquainted  with  the  Iroquois  and  the  Ottawas. 

When  you  arrived  in  your  present  goverinnent,  did  you  not  find.  Sir,  in  the  whole  of  the  five 
Iroquois  villages,  all  our  Missionaries  sent  by  the  King,  aluu)st  the  entire  of  whom  the  heretic 
merchants  have  caused  to  be  expelled  even  in  your  time,  which  is  not  honorable  to  your 
government.  It  is  only  three  years  since  the  greater  number  were  forced  to  leave  ;  the 
fiithers  Lamberville  alone  bore  up  against  the  insidts  and  ill  treatment  they  received  through  the 
solicitations  of  your  traders.  Is  it  not  true.  Sir,  that  you  panted  only  to  induce  them  to  abandon 
their  mission  ?  You  recollect.  Sir,  that  you  took  the  trouble  to  send  under  a  guise  of  duty,  so 
late  as  last  year,  to  solicit  them  by  urireut  discourses  to  retire  under  the  pretext  that  I  wished  to 
de.lare  war  against  the  village  of  the  Onnonlagues.  What  certainty  had  you  of  it,  Sir,  if  it 
were  not  the  charge  and  [jrohibition  you  had  given  tlu'Ui,  not  to  send  the  prisoners  I  demanded 
of  them  and  they  surrendered  to  me  /     You  foresaw  the  war  I  would  make,  bv  that  which  vou 


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NEW  "ORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


were  desirous  of  waging  against  me  tlirougli  tlieni,  and  wliicli  you  liave  waged  against  me 
through  the  Senecas.     In  tliis  way,  Sir,  it  is  very  easy  to  foresee  events. 

I  admire,  Sir,  the  passage  of  your  last  letter  of  the  ]]"•  June  of  this  year  in  which  yon  state 
that  the  King  of  England  your  Master  has  juster  title  than  the  King  to  the  posts  we  occupy, 
and  the  foundation  of  your  reasoning  is  that  they  are  situate  to  the  South  of  you,  just  on  the 
border  of  one  portion  of  your  territory  (dornhmt'ion).  \\\  refutation  of  your  sorry  reasonings. 
Sir,  it  is  only  necessary  to  tell  you  that  you  are  very  badly  acquainted  with  the  Map  of  the  country 
and  know  still  worse  the  points  of  the  compass  where  those  Posts  are  relative  to  the  situation  of 
^[enade  (New  York).  It  is  only  necessary  to  ask  you  again  wiiat  length  of  time  we  occupy 
tiiose  Posts  and  who  discovered  them — Yon  or  we  ?  Again,  who  is  in  possession  of  them  / 
After  that,  read  tiie  o""  Article  of  the  treaty  of  Xeutrality  and  you  will  see  if  you  were  justified 
in  giving  orders  to  establish  your  trade  by  force  of  arms  at  Missilimaquina.  As  I  send  you  a 
copy  of  your  letter  with  the  answer  to  eacii  article,  I  need  not  repeat  here  what  is  embraced  in 
that  answer.  Sullice  it  to  say  this  in  conclusion,  that  I  retain  your  oilicer  M'  (jregory  here  aiul 
all  your  orders  for  your  pretended  expedition,  that  were  taken  within  the  Posts  occupied  by  the 
King.  My  first  design  was  to  seud  them  back  to  you,  but  as  I  know  that  you  entertain  and  give 
a'd  and  comfort  to  the  Iroquois  Savages  contrary  to  the  Treaty  of  Neutrality  of  the  10"'  Nov' 
1GS6  agreed  to  by  our  Masters,  causing  tliem  to  be  supplied  with  all  the  munitions  necessary  to 
wage  a  war  against  us,  I  have  determined,  in  spite  of  myself,  to  retain  all  your  people  until  you 
have  complied  with  the  intentions  of  the  King  you  Master  and  executed  said  Treaty,  being 
obliged  to  regard  you  as  the  King's  enemy  whilst  you  uphold  his  t'uemies  mid  contravene  the 
treaties  entered  into  between  the  King  of  England  and  the  King  my  Master. 

All  that  I  can  tell  you  for  certain.  Sir,  is  that  your  conduct  will  be  the  rule  of  mine,  and  that  it 
will  depend  on  you  that  the  said  Treaty  be  tliroughly  executed.  1  nmst  obey  my  Master 
and  I  have  nmch  respect  and  veneration  for  one  of  the  greatest  Kings  in  the  world,  the  protector 
of  the  Church.  You  pretend  that  tin?  Iroquois  are  under  your  dominion.  To  this  1  in  nowise 
agree,  but  it  is  a  question  wiiicli  our  Masters  will  determine.  Hut  whether  they  be  or  be  not, 
from  the  moment  that  they  are  our  eneuiies  you  ought  to  be  opposed  to  them  and  be  their 
enemy,  and  if  you  comfort  them,  directly  or  indirectly,  I  must  regard  you  as  an  enemy  of  the 
Colony  and  I  siiall  be  justified  in  subjecting  the  prisoners  I  have  belonging  to  your  government 
to  the  same  tieatment  that  the  enemies  of  the  Colony  will  observe  towards  us. 

Hereupon,  Sir,  I  will  await  advices  from  you  as  well  as  the  fitting  assurances  you  will  please 
give  me  that  I  may  be  certain  you  do  not  employ  the  Iroquois  to  wage  war  on  us  by  giving  them 
protection. 

Helyon  me  Sir.  Let  us  attach  ourselves  closely  to  the  execution  of  our  Masters'  intentions;  let 
us  .seek  alter  their  example  to  promote  the  Ifeligion  and  serve  it ;  let  us  live  in  good  understanding 
according  to  their  desires.  I  repeat  and  protest,  Sir,  it  remains  only  with  you;  but  do  not 
imagine  that  I  am  a  man  to  siill'er  others  to  play  nie  tricks. 

I  send  you  back  Antoine  Lespiimrd,  bearer  of  your  pass[)orl  ami  letter.  1  shall  await,  Sir,  vonr 
final  resolution  as  to  the  restitution  of  your  jjrisoners  whom  I  wish  nmch  to  give  up  to  voii,  on 
condition  that  you  execute  the  treaty  of  Neutrality  in  all  its  extent  and  that  you  furnish  me 
with  proper  guarantees  therefor. 

Sir, 
Your  very  humble  &  very  obedient  Servant 

The  [M.]  DE  De.vo.wille. 


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31  de  DenonvilUs  Reirmrhs  on  Governor  Bongan's  Letter. 

[TRANSLATED    FROM    THE    FRENCH.] 
[  New- York  Pnpcrs,  B.  II.  W.  ] 


469 


Copy  of  a  Letter  from  M'  Doiigau  to  tlie 
Marquis  de  Denonville  of  tlie  ll"" 
June,  1GS7. 


Sir, 


Tlie  Marquis  de  Denonville's  Answer  by 
paragraphs  to  M.  Dongan's  letter  of 
the  22^  August  16S7. 


Sir, 


The  enclosed  came  to  n,y  hands  last  night  Nothing  will  be  observed  on  my  part  more 
from  England  with  orders  to  have  it  proclaimed  strictly  than  all  the  articles  contained  in  the 
which  has  accordingly  bin  done,  what  is  there  Treaty  of  Neutrality  concluded  between  our 
agreed  upon  will  observe  to  the  least  title  and  masters,  a  co,.y  of  which  I  send  you  as  I  received 
I  ..oubt  not  but  your  E.vcell.  will  do  the  same  it  iron,  the  King  similar  to  that  you  sent  me  in 
and  I  hope  bee  so  kinde  as  not  desire  or  seek  Latin.  If  you  observe  it  as  I  do,  we  shall 
any  correspondence  with  our  Indians  of  this  all  have  a  go.od  understanding;  but  you  do  not 
side  of  the  Great  Lake  ;  if  they  do  amisse  to  take  the  proper  way  to  eflcct  it  bv  your  preten- 
any  of  your  governi-  and  you  make  it  known  sions  against  the  King's  rights,  which  form  the 
to  me  you  shall  have  all  justice  done  and  if  any  whole  subject  in  dispute  between  us  respecting 
of  your  people  d.sturbe  us  1  will  have  the  same  the  limits,  as  you  agreed  with  me  that  we  should 
recourse  to  you  for  satisfaction.  refer  the  decision  thereon  to  our  masters.    You 

are  wrong,  Sir,  to  hold  as  indisputable  that  the 
Iroquois  savages,  whom  you  call  your  Indians, 
are  your's.  You  must,  Sir,  leave  things  in  the 
state  you  found  them  on  arriving  at  your  govern- 
ment, and  make  no  innovation.  You  know  we 
have  been  more  than  ao  years  in  possession  of  the 
Five  Iroquois  Nations  by  various  circumstances, 
and  especially  by  that  of  the  Missionaries  whom 
the  King  first  sent  thither,  and  who  have  always 
remained  there  despite  the  persecutions  experi- 
enced at  the  hands  of  those  Heathens  and 
through  the  instigation  of  your  heretic  mer- 
chants, and  particulaly  of  the  Trader  named 
Itobert  Sendre. 
As  for  those  further  I^ations  I  suppose  that  This  paragraph  is  not  admissible  as  a  prin- 
to  trade  with  them  is  free  and  common  to  us  ciple  on  which  you  might  justifv  vour  unjust 
all  until  the  nieers  and  bomids  bee  adjusted.        expeditions  of  the  last  and  of  thii  year,  and 

does  not  give  you  the  right  to  wage  War  for  the 
purpose  of  extending  your  boundaries,  when 
you  have  asked  me  to  leave  the  settlement  of 
them  to  our  masters. 
Truly  the  situation  of  those  parts  bespeakes  You  are  very  incorrectly  informed.  Sir,  regard- 
the  King  of  England  to  have  a  greater  right  to    ing  the  points  of  the  comp.iss  of  your  lands 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANT^SCniPTS. 


them  tlinn  tlio  Froiiph  King,  tliey  lying  to  tlie  rolnlivc  to  tlio  posts  we  oenipy  in  the  interior 
Soiitliwiird  of  us,  just  on  the  back  of  other  of  tlie  forest  ;\n(l  on  tlie  laiies,  o(  which  we  are  in 
parts  of  our  dominions,  and  a  very  great  way  undisputed  possession  since  we  first  discovered 
from  your  territories.  ijiose  countries. 

I  am  informed  by  some  of  our  Indians  tliat  Since  you  have  been  informed  tliat  I  wished 
your  Excell :  was  pleased  to  desire  tiiem  to  to  see  the  Iroquois  at  Cataracouy  to  arrange 
meet  you  at  Catnraque.  I  could  hardly  believe  with  them  the  causes  of  discontent  I  iiad  on 
it  till  I  had  a  letter  from  the  most  distant  account  of  their  violence  and  misbehaviour,  this 
Lambervilles  who  inform  me  tiiat  it  is  true.  is  telling  nu>  that  it  is  you  who  prevented  them 

coming   to   give   me    an    explanation  of  their 

violence.     Therefore,  Sir,  1  iiave  no  reason  to 

doubt   but  you  would  wish    to   induce  me  to 

proclaim  war  against  them.     Tiie  IJev*'  Fathers 

LamherviUe  were  justified  in  advising  you  that 

I  had  called  the  said  Iroquois  to  Catarocouy  as 

I  instructed  tiiem  to  warn  the  five  Nations  to 

come  there.     Had  you  loved  peace  and  union 

you  would  have  sent  thither  some  one  on  your 

behalf    to    contribute    to    the    general    peace 

between  the   nations. 

lam  also  informed  of  your  Fathers' endeavors        If  you  had  been  better  informed  of  the  zeal 

dayly  to  carry  away  our  Indians  to  Caiuula  as    of  the  King  for  the  increase  of  the  Christian 

they  have  already  done  a  great  many.     You    and  Catholic  Faitii,  yci  would  have  been  aware 

must  pardon  me  if  I  tell  you  that  that  is  not    of  the  great  number  of  Jesuit  missionaries  who 

the  right  way  to  keepe  fair  correspondence.  have  laboured  for   more   than    SI)  years  with 

inlinite  pains  for  the  conversion  of  the  jjoor 
savages  of  this  country.  I  am  astonished  Ihiit 
you  are  ignorant  of  the  number  of  martyrs  who 
have  spilt  their  blood  and  sacrificed  their  lives 
for  the  I'aitli  of  Jesus  C'lirist.  I  am  further 
astonished  that  you  should  be  ignorant  that 
before  Manatee  belonged  to  the  King  your  .Mas- 
ter—  being  in  possession  of  the  heretic  Dutch 
as  you  are  aware  —  our  missionaries,  j)ersecuted 
and  martyred,  tbuiid  there  an  asylum  and 
protection.  Is  it  posffible  now,  when  the  same 
country  has  Xho  liai)])iness  to  hi;  under  the 
dominion  of  a  great  King,  the  protector  and 
defender  of  the  truth  of  the  (iospel,  that  you. 
Sir,  who  represent  his  sacred  person  and  profess 
his  Holy  Ifeligiou  should  fnid  it  strange,  and 
be  scaiulalized  that  our  Missionaries  labour  so 
usefully  as  they  do  for  (be  general  conversion 
of  these  poor  Heathen  people.  You  did  not 
reflect.  Sir,  when  you  complained  of  it.     But  1 


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471 


have  much  greater  cause  to  Hnd  it  strange  that 

people  should   have   come  last  year  into  our 

missions  witii    prosents  from  you   to  debauch 

and  dissuade  our  cliriatians  from  continuing  in 

the  exercise  of  the  Holy  Ifeligiou,  which  they 

profess  with  so  much  edification.     Pardon  me 

if  I  say  tliat  this  is  not  a  right  way  to  preserve 

good  correspondence. 

I  have  also  heen  informed   that  you  are  told        I  willingly  believe,  Sir,  that  you  have  not 

I  have  given  to  Indians  orders  to  rol)  the  French    given  orders  to  the   Iroquois  to   plunder  our 

wherever  they  would  meet  them.     It  is  as  true    French.      It  is  unnecessary  that    you  should 

as  'tis  true  that  (Jod  is  in  Heaven,  I  have  done    make  oath  of  it ;   it  is  sufficient  that  you  say 

what  you  desired  which  was  that  I  should  suHiT    you   have    not   done  so.      But  you   ought  to 

none  of  Canada  to  come  to  Albany  without  they    heartily  contribute  by  your  influence  to  have 

had    your   pass    in   complyance    wherewith    I    satisfaction  given  me  for  their  insults,  if  you 

ordered   both   the    Indiiin    and    the    people    of   felt  as  great  zeal  as  you  represent  for  the  exist- 

Albany  that  if  they  found  any  French  or  Kng-    ence  of  union   between  us.      Respecting   the 

hsh  ou  this  side  of  the  great  Lake,  without    French  who  are  in  the  woods,  1  am  very  glad 

either  your  passe  or  mine,   they  slmuld  seize    that  you  agree  with  me  that  it  is  not  for  you  to 

them  and  l)nng  them  to  Albany.     I  am  [now    order  their  pillage,   and  that  you  will   recall 

"'irry]  I  did  it  since  its  not  agreable  to  you  and    your  orders.     But  you  will  permit  me  to  tell 

I  am    informed  a  great  many  Beavers  would    you  that  you  do   not  observe  your  promise, 

have    conu^    to    this    place.     I    shall    tberelbre    particularly  as  regards  the  French  who  remove 

recall  my  orders.  to  you  without   passports  trom   me,  and  who 

desert;  for,  whilst  I  have  the  honor  to  write  to 

you,  you  know  that  Salvaye,  (Jedeon,  Petit, 

and  many  other  rogues  and  bankrupts  like  them, 

are  with  you,  and  boast  of  sliiiriiig  your  table. 

1  should  not  be  surprised  that  you  tolerate  them 

in  your  country,  but  I  am  aslmiished  that  vou 

would  promise  nu!  not  to  tolerate  them ;  that 

you  so  pronuse  me  again,  and  that  you  should 

perform  nothing  of  what  you  do  promise.    Trust 

me,  .Sir,  promise  only  what  you  are  willing  to 

abide  by. 

^  I   am   daily   expecting   Ifdigious  men   from        I  should  think,  .><ir,  that  you  ought  to  have 

Kngland  which   I   intend  to  put  amongst  those    awaited  the  decision  of  the  ditrerences  between 

hve  Nations.     [  desire  you  would  order  Mons'    our  masters  relative  to  the  boundaries,  before 

de    Lamberville    that    so    long   as    he    staves    <lreamiiigofintroducingreligious  men  among  the 

amongst  those  peo|)le  ho  would   meddle  o.dy     Five  Nations;  your  charity,  8ir,  for  the  conver- 

with  the  affairs  belonging  to  his  function  and    sion  of  these  people  would  have  been  more  useful 

that  those  of  our  Indians  that  are  Catholics  in    to  them,  and  more  honorable  to  you  had  you 

Canada    may    content   themselves    with    their    connnenced  by  lending  your  protection  to  the 

being  aloue  without  endeavoring  to   debauch    missionaries  they  had  for  the  advancement  of 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


otliers  after  them.     If  they  do  and  T  can  catch    religion,  instead  of  taking  pains  to  drive  them 

any  of  tliem  I  shall  iiandle,  them  very  severely,  from  their  missions  and  prev.  iit  them  convert- 
ing the  heathen.  You  cannot  deny,  Sir,  that 
should  our  missionaries  leave,  these  poor  infidels 
will  he  a  long  time  without  instruction  if  they 
must  await  the  arrival  of  your  religious  men, 
and  until  these  have  learned  the  language. 
Ifegarding  your  desire  that  our  missionaries 
content  themselves  with  what  Christian  savages 
they  have  in  Canada,  you  little  understand,  Sir, 
their  zeal.  1  assure  you  there  is  not  one  wlu) 
would  not  willingly  he  hnrnt  alive,  were  he 
assured  that  he  could  attract  hy  his  martyrdom 
all  the  Indians  to  the  Christian  and  Catholic 
faith.  Can  you  censure  them  for  this  charily, 
and  can  you  accuse  them  of  dchaiiching  people 
when  ihey  seek  only  their  salvation  and  Cod's 
glory  '< 
I  ;;houlil  wish,  Sir,  with  all  ni}-  iiearl   to  he         i  should  wish  you  would  desire  to  he  on  such 

ahle  to  serve  you  and  to  visit  you  but  the  dis-    good  terms  as  that  we  could  visit  eacii  other. 

tance  between  us  is  too  great.     I  have  much    L  would  willingly  repair  to  the  conlines  of  your 

respect  for  all   the  peoitle  of  (pialily  of  your    goveniinent,  which  are  very  close  to  Orange. 

nation  and  especially  such  as  have  serve<l  in    'riiercfiiie   yon    would    not   iiave    much   of    a 

the  armies.  journey  lo  make. 

I  thank  you,  sir,  for  voiir  oranges.     It  was  a 
great  pity  that  Ihey  should  have  been  all  rotten. 
I  am,  sir, 

Your  very  humble  and 

\ery  obedient  servant, 
(Sigiuid)  The  M.  in:  Dk.nonvili.e. 


GovcriKir   /fr'iti/dii   to   Mdiisi,  iir  ill    IhiKiiiriUe. 

[  Ntw.Y„rk  r«|.ir»,  U    II   M.J 


Plr ! . 


0  Sept'  I0b7. 


Vonr's  of  the  v.'!*"  of  .\iigust  last  I  have  received  and  am  sorry,  tluil  Mons'  de  Vonville  h\\*  so 
noon  forgot  the  orders  he  had  from  bis  Master  (o  live  well  wilh  the  King  of  Kngland'H  subjecls, 
but  1  find  tile  air  of  Canada  ban  strange  eileclM  on  all  the  (Joveriiors  boddys,  for  I  no  soiuut 
came  into  this  province,  then  Mons'  deh'Marr  desired  my  assistance  to  warr  against  the  Sinnekes, 
upon  which  \  went  to  Aiiiaii)  tuui  neiil  for  the  live  naciins  to  come  to  me.  ami  wlieii  iiiey  came  wiw 


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47:{ 


very  angry  witli  thoni  for  offi-ring  to  doe  anything  to  the  French  that  might  disturb  tlieir  hunting, 

or  otherwise,  on  whicii  they  answered  me,  tiiat  tliey  liad  not  don  anytiiing  to  tlie  French,  but 

what  MonsMehiUaT  Ordered  tiiem,  wiiicli  was  tliat  iftiiey  mett  witli  any  Frencli  hunting  witliout 

his  passe  to  taivo  what  they  had  from  them,  notwitiistanding  if  any  of  their  people  whicli  were  abroad 

had  don  any  injury  they  knew  not  of,  tliey  assured  me  they  would  give  satisfaction.     I  send  him 

word  of  all  this  and  assured  him  satisffaction,  butt,  notwithstanding,  he  conies  in  an  hostile  manner 

on  tliis  side  of  the  lake,  to  a  phif  ■  called  Kayouluiga,  and  tliere  by  the  means  of  the  Omiondages 

made  a  peace  with  the  Sinnekes,  so  if  they  have  connnited  any  fault  before  that,  it  was  all  concluded 

there,  but  I  appeal  to  any  rational  man  whatever  whether  it  was  litt  for  any  (Jovern'  of  Canada  to 

treate  or  make  any  peace  vt^ith  his  Majesty's  subjects  without  the  adivice  and  knowledge  of  the 

(iovernour  of  tlie  province  they  lived  under,  butt  I  linde  the  designe  to  ruine  those  five  nations, 

>mce  you  cannot  with  bribes  or  other  means  gain  them  to  be  of  your  party,  is  of  a  longer  date 

tiieu  three  or  foure  yeares,  since  Mons"'  Denonuille  ibllows  the  same  stei)s  bis  j)redeceHsors  trod 

in,     tlio'  he  proposed  to  liiinselle  so  fair  a  beginning,  1  am  siu-e  he  will  not  make  so  good  an 

end,  (or  no  sooner  was  Mons'  Denonuille  in  possession  of  his  Covernment  butt  he  begun  to  build 

a  great,many  boates,  and  cannoes,  and  putt  a  grc^at  deal  of  |)rovissious  and  stores  into  (Jataracpie, 

at  whijjfh  our  Indians  on  tiiis  side  of  the  lake  were  much  alarmed  and  came  to  me,  to  know  the 

meaning  of  itt,  upon  whicli  1  sent  to  you  by  the  way  of  Mens'  LamberveiUe  to  know  what  you 

intemfed  hy  all  thest;  |)reparations,  your  answer  was,  as  .Mons'  Denonviile  may  remend)er,  that 

(lie  winters  being  long,  and  you  resoluing  to  have  a  good  nmnber  of  Men  iit  Cataratpie,  you 

atrordingly  made  provision  for  them,  and  if  I  bad  not  really  believed  what  you  writt  to  be  true, 

1  might  have  bin  in  as  nmch  readynesse  to  have  gone  on  the  other  side  of  the  lake  as  Mens''  de 

Nonuille  was  to  come  on  this  —  Now  Sir,  I  will  not  answer  your  hayty  way  of  expressions  in 

your  own  stile  butt  will  plainly  let  you  know  the  matter  of  fact  as  it  is;    if  S' you  please  to  peruse 

those  letters,  ]  from  time  to  time  sent  you,  you  will  lind  that  i  still  couetted  nothing  more  then  to 

preserue  that  friendshipp,  which  is  lietween  our  masters,  and  aught  to  be  between  their  s(d)jects 

here,  and  as  you  well  remarke,  is  according  to  their  connnands,  and  pray  Sir,  which  is  itt  of  us 

both  that  hath  taken  the  way  to  nnty  that  kiu)tt  of  friendshi|)|t — SUms'  de  Nonuille   invadeing 

the  King  of  Kngland's  lerrilorys,  in  a  hostill  maimer,  {iho'  his  reception  has  m)t  been  according 

lo  his  I'xpectation)  is  soe  |)laine  a  matter  of  fact  that  it  is  undenayable  whether  you  did  itt 

designedly,  ty  make  a  misunderstanding  or  noe,  1  can  not   tell,  if  you  did   I   hope  itt  will  t;ike 

noe  ellt'ct  butt  that  our  Masters  at  home  notwithstanding  all  your  trained  souldiers,  and  greate 

( Mlicers  conu- from  Furope  will  suller  us  poor  planters  and  farmers,  bis  Majesties  suliject«  in 

these  parts  of  America  to  do  ourselves  justice  on  you  for  the  injuries  and   spovie  vou   liave 

eonmiitted  on  them,  and  I  assure  you  .<ir,  if  my  master  gives  leave  I  will  be  as  soon  at  (^lu-beck 

as  yon  shall  lie  att  Albany,     as  titr  Major  M'dregorie  and  those  others  you  took  prisoneis  they 

liad  no  passe  from  me  to  go  to  Missillima(piine  butt  a  passe  to  go  lo  the  (Mtowawes,  where   I 

llamght  it  might  bee  as  free  lor  us  lo  trade,  as  for  you,  and  as  for  glueing  Ihem  any  commission 

or  iiiMlrnelions  lo  distmb  your  people,  I  assure  you,  you  (h)  me  wrong.     And   if  yon   please  to 

read  his  instructions,  you  will  fmd  there  I  give  expresse  orders  to  the  contrary  ami  for  your 

pretences  of  sixty  yeares  possession,  'lis  impossible  for  they  and  the  Indians  who  wear  pipes 

Ihro'  their  noses,  traded  with  Albany  long  before  the  French  settled  alt    Monlrcall.  butt   in  case 

it    weare  as  yon  alledge,  which   I    have  not   the   least  reason  to  beleeve,   you  could  only  ha\e 

prohibiled  their  trading  in  that  place  and  let  Ihem  gon  to  some  other  nati(ai  — 

It  is  verry  true  1  olh'fed  you  iu  U-aVe  ilie  lu-rision  to  our  mastcrii  at  iiomi',  in  rase  iif  any 
VuL.  III.  00 


11*1'" 


l<V  4 


474 


NEW  YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


difference,  and  pray  Sir  lett  me  know  in  wiiat  I  am  [in?]  the  least,  have  acted  to  the  contrary  ; 
You  tell  me  1  liindred  the  five  nations,  on  this  side  the  lake  who  have  subjected  themselves,  their 
countrys,  and  conquests  under  the  King  of  Eniilnnd  to  go  to  you  to  Cattaraque ;     Itts  very  true 
I  did  so  and  thought  itt  very  unjust  in  you  to  desire  their  comeing  to  you  — for  the  King  of 
England  did  not  send  me  here  to  sutler  you,  to  give  laws  to  his  subjects  of  this  Gov.-rnment  — 
You  also  alleage  that  I  have  given  orders  to  those  Indians  to  Pillage  and  warr,  upon  your 
people— Sure  Sir,  you  forgot  what  you  desired  of  me  ;  if  you  will  please  to  reflect  on  one  of 
your  owne  letters,  in  which  you  acquainted  me,  that  many  of  your  people  run  away  into  this 
Government,  and  desired  that  1  would  take  and  send  back,  any  should  be  found  on  this  side  of 
the  lake,  without  your  passe  upon  which  I  ordered  those  of  Albany  and  also  the  Indians,  to 
seize,  and  secure,  all   persons  whatever  as  well   french   as    English  on   this  side  of  the   lake 
without  your  passe  or  mine  truly  Sir,  I  ought  severely  to  b..  rebukt  for  this,  itt  having  been 
the  hindrance  of  n,any  thousands   beavers   comeing  (o  Albany;   further   you    blame  me  for 
hiudring  the   Sinakees  deliuering  up  the  Ottowawa  prisoners  to  you,  this  I  did  with  good 
reason  — for,  what  pretence  could  you  have  to  make  your  applications  to   them  and   not  me. 
neverthelesse  I  ordered  .Major  M^Gregory  to  carry  them  to  the  Ottawaways  and  if  vour  claim 
be  only  to  Missillimaquina,  what  cause  hud  you  to  hinder  Magregory  to  go  to  the  Ottawawas  — 
What  you   all,.age  concerning  my  assisting  the  Sinnakees,  with  arms,  and  annnunition  to 
warr  agamst  you,  was  neuer  giuen  by  mee  untill  the  sixt  of  August  last,  when  urulerstanding 
of  you[r]  unjust  proceedings  in  invading  the  King,  my  Afasters  territorys,  in  a  hostill  manner,  I 
then  gave  them  powder  lead  and  annes;  and  unite.l  the  five  natiims  together  to  defend  that 
part  of  our  King's  dominions  from  your  jnjurious  invasion.     And  as  for  ollering  them  men,  in 
that  you  doe  me  wrong,  mir  men  being  all  buisy  then  at  their  haruest,  and  I  leave  itt  to  your 
judgen.ent  whether  there  was  a.iy  occasion  when  only  foure  hundred  of  them  engaged  with 
your  whole  army. — 

You  tell  me  in  case  I  assist  the  Indyans  you  will  esteeme  me  an  ennemy  to  your  Colony— 
Sir,  give  me  leave  to  lett  you  k!u>w,  you  are  a  farr  greater  ennemv  to  vour  Colony  then  I  am 
Itt  hauemg  always  being  my  endevour  to  k.-epe  those  Indyans  from  warring  with  vou,  who  in 
your  protectmg  their  enemys  that  have  kille.l  and  Ifobbed  them  in  their  lunmng  and  otherwise 
and  that,  not  once  but  several  times  have  given  them  great  provocations,  butt  you  have  taken 
away  to  spill  a  great  deale  of  christian  blood  without  gaimng  the  point  vou  ai;n  att.  and  for 
>ou.  who  have  taken  the  Kings  subjects  prisoners,  in  a  time  of  peace  and  taken  their  goods 
(.on.  th.'M)  without  any  just  grounds  fi.r  so  doing,  how  can  I  evpect  butt  that  vou  will  use  then, 
as  you  thrcalen;  \nH  say  also  ,n  y„ur  letter,  that  the  King  of  Englan.l,  has  no  rieht  to  the 
five  nations  on  this  si.le  the  lake,  I  woul.l  willingly  know  if  so,  whos,-  subjects  tli.-y  are  in 
your  opinion— 'ko,,  tell  me  of  your  haueing  had  Missionaryes  among  them,  itt  is  a  very 
••liaritable  act,  but  I  suppose  and  am  very  well  assured  that  giues  no  just  right  or  title  to  the 
Govriimeiil  of  the  Country  —  Father  Hiyare  writes  to  a  Gent  :  tlier.'  that  the  King  ..f  China, 
nrver  goes  anyw  here  without  two  Jessuils  with  him:  I  wonder  why  vou  make  not  the  like 
preteiic,.  to  that  Kiugdoine  ;  Vou  also  say  you  ha.l  nianv  Missionar'v.'s  among  them  alt  my 
cnneing  to  this  (;overnm'  in  that  y<.n  have  he.  n  niisiulorm...!.  lor  I  .,ev.-r  h.M.r.l  of  any  bult  the 
two  Lan.b..ruills  who  wen-  att  (hinomiages,  and  were  protected  by  nte  Iron,  the  Ins.dencys  of 
iM.hans.  as  they  .l.^sii...!  of  me,  im.l  as  by  their  h-tlers  in  wliL^h  th.-v  give  me  thanks  appears, 
but  wlu.n  th.'y  iin.l,-.st,.,Hl  your  intentions,  they  thought  lit  to  goe  wilh.mt  takeing  leave;  bult 
tluir  mnding  there  was  as  I  nfferwards  found  for  some  other  end  then  propagating  the  Chriitian 


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475 


Religion  as  was  apparent  by  some  letters  of  theirs  dire^ed  to  Canada,  which  happened  to  come 
to  my  hands — 

Now  you  have  mist  of  your  unjust  pretentions— You  are  willing  to  refer  all  things  to  our 
Masters,  I  will  eudevour  to  protect  his  Majesf  subjects  here,  from  your  unjust  inuasions  until 
I  hear  from  the  King  my  Master  who  is  the  greatest  and  most  glorious  Monarch  that  ever  set 
on  a  Throne  and  would  do  as  much  to  propagate  the  Christian  faith  as  any  prince  that  Hues 
and  is  as  tender  of  wronging  the  subjects  of  any  Potentate  whatever,  as  he  is  of  suftering  his 
owne  to  be  injured  — 

Itt  is  very  true  that  1  have  eat  a  great  deale  of  the  bread  of  France  and  have  in  requittall 
complyed  with  my  obligations  in  doing  what  I  ought  and  would  preferr  the  service  of  the 
French  King,  before  any,  except  my  owne,  and  have  a  great  deal  of  respect  for  all  the  people 
of  quality  of  your  nation  which  engages  me  to  aduise  Mons--  Denonnille  to  send  home  all  the 
Christian  and  Indians  prisoners  the  King  of  England's  subjects  you  unjustly  do  deteine,  thiff 
1  thougiit  fitt  to  answer  to  your  reflecting  and  provoking  letter  — 

a  true  coppy 


Iinstniftidii-s  from   (iaccruor   Ihmjnii   to   ('<q)titin    Piihih  r. 

[N««-V,.rk  Kiilr),  li.  1.17.] 

Instructions  lor  Capt"  I'almer 

You  are  to  inform  his  Mat'  that  in  may  last  I  had  letters  from  Albany  @  Informacons  of 
Indians  thai  came  from  Ciiiiad;.,  That  the  (iovernor  of  Canada  went  from  Monte  Hoyail  witli 
a  great  many  French  and  Jndyans  in  Boats  &  Canno'a  towards  Caddaraqiie  with  an  intention 
to  come  on  this  side  of  the  Lake  ^  wa.-  against  the  Simiekes  upon  Heceipt  of  wliich  J  called 
the  Councill  {a)  the  letters  i^  Information  were  read  upon  winch  the  Councill  thought 
convenient  to  give  what  assistance  possibly  we  could  to  our  Indians  @  to  that  intent  I,  Major 
Mrockhells  yourself  and  other  Cent!,  ,. .en  went  u|)  to  Albany  where  there  was  from  time  to 
lime  such  orders  iS)  Instructions  sent  <^  given  to  the  Indyans  as  was  thought  fitt  for  their 
security 

The  I'reMch  i'relence  for  Coming  into  th,-  Kings  Territories  (^  warring  with  our  Indians,  is 
that  they  war  with  the  further  nation  of  Indyans  who  lye  on  the  back  of  Maryland,  \  irginia. 
®  Carolina,  whicii  is  only  a  feigiu'd  pretence  lor  that  I  have  sent  sev"  letters  lo  Mons'  La  liar 
who  was  (Jovernor  of  Canada  to  signify  that  if  our  Indians  hail  .h>ne  them  any  injury  they 
should  make  them  all  reasonable  satisfaction,  but  lluit  would  not  satisfy  for  he  came  to 
Cayouhage'  where  the  Indians  wo.d.l  have  me  build  a  Fort  ^  there  made  a  Peace  with  the 
hxlians  so  that  what  the  Indians  had  done  before  this  (Jov«  came  was  concluded  (^  agreed 
thereby  tho  they  had  not  done  anything  to  the  French  but  what  was  in  Pursuance  of  his  own 
OHJers 


S^=  n"!?,  ante  i'.  tSj.  ^   Eft 


476 


NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  xMANUSCRIPTS. 


And  as  to  their  Warring  with  the  farther  Indyans  that  is  more  hurtful!  to  us  than  the  French 
they  being  inclined  to  trade  with  us  rather  tiian  them  which  by  their  Warring  is  hindred  @  in 
my  opinion  the  Christians  ought  not  to  meddle  with  the  Indians  warring  one  with  another  it 
being  tiie  ruin  of  themselves  And  as  for  this  present  Governor  of  Canada  Mons'  de  Nonville 
he  has  no  ground  for  what  he  does,  for  1  have  from  time  to  time  offered  to  do  him  Justice  for  any 
ill  the  Indians  should  connnitt  and  sent  a  messinger  this  Spring  to  him  for  that  purpose,  to  take 
away  all  pretence  whatsoever  @  also  sent  him  word  that  those  five  Nations  on  our  side  of  the 
Lake  had  delivered  themselves  @  their  hands  under  the  subjection  of  our  King  @  that  I  had 
caused  the  Kings  arms  to  be  sett  upon  all  their  Castles 

But  their  reason  for  this  Warr  is  that  the  Indyans  would  not  submitt  @  joyn  themselves  to  the 
French  wlio  have  used  all  other  meanes  to  effect  it  @  those  failing  have  caused  this  attempt  so 
that  we  find  they  have  a  further  design  which  is  by  the  Ruin  of  those  Indians  to  engross  both 
file  Trade  @  Country  wholly  to  themselves,  and  to  that  Intent  the  French  King  has  sent  over 
U|)wards  of  aoOO  men  besides  what  came  this  last  H|iring  and  alsoe  has  built  a  Fort  at  a  place 
called  8hamblee  and  another  at  Monte  Ryall  an  other  at  Trois  Riviers  one  at  Catara(iue  at  the 
other  side  of  tiie  Lake  and  this  Spring  an  other  on  our  side  of  the  Lake,  at  a  place  called 
onyegra  where  I  had  thought  to  have  built  one  it  being  the  place  where  all  our  Traders  &  Beaver 
Hunters  nnist  |)ass. 

.So  that  they  are  resolved  to  Ruin  all  those  Iiulians,  @  if  they  compass  tiieir  design  it  will  be 
of  very  ill  conseipu'iue  to  all  his  Mat>'  subjects  in  those  parts  of  America  for  they  are  a  better 
BulKvark  against  the  French  and  the  otiier  Indians  tiiau  so  many  Christians,  @  if  the  French 
have  all  that  they  pretend  to  have  discovered  of  these  Parts,  the  King  of  England  will  not  have 
JOO  miles  from  the  sea  anywhere,  for  the  people  of  Canada  are  poor  7?  live  only  on  the  Beaver 
(«}  Peltry  and  the  Kings  subjects  here  living  plentifully  have  not  regarded  making  discoveries 
into  the  country  until  of  late  being  encouraged  by  me  one  Roseboon  had  leave  in  the  year  Itibr) 
to  go  with  some  young  men  as  farr  as  the  Ollawawe  &  Twiswicks,  \\  here  they  were  very  well 
rec"  (S)  invited  to  come  every  year,  (g)  they  desired  that  the  Sennekas  being  their  enemies  would 
open  a  path  for  them  that  they  might  come  to  Albany. 

But  a  little  after  their  being  there  a  party  of  our  Indians  being  out  attacked  a  Castle  of  theirs, 
took  5  or  (iOO  prisoners  and  brought  them  away  to  their  own  country,  which  when  1  heard  of  I 
ordu-red  the  Indians  to  <leliver  to  Hoseboom  (g  to  one  Major  M'Tiregory  a  Scots  gent"  (who  went 
with  00  of  the  young  men  of  Albany,  and  some  of  Albany  Indians  a  Beaver  trading  to  those 
further  nations)  as  many  of  those  prisoners  as  were  willing  to  return  home,  the  d'ov'  of  Canada 
hearing  of  their  going  that  way  sent  L'(H)  French  (a>,  ;)(»()  or  .1()(»  Indians  to  interci'pt  them  has 
taken  them  Prisoners  taken  their  goods  from  them  @  wlint  they  further  design  to  do  with  them 
is  not  yet  known. 

And  lor  this  (iovernmenf  which  is  too  poor  of  itself  to  help  our  Indians  without  adding 
Comu'cticnt  @  Fast  @  West  Jersey  @  in  case  the  war  continues  without  the  assistance  of  our 
Neighbours  {a)  some  men  out  of  Furope  will  be  wholly  imiiossible,  for  we  are  the  least  (ioverment 
@  the  poorest  (a^  yet  arc  at  the  greatest  charges  @  we  find  this  year  that  the  Revenue  is  very 
nuich  diminished  for  in  other  years  we  ore  used  to  Ship  off  for  Kngland  ;J0  or  40000  Beavers 
besides  Peltry,  @  this  year  only  !»000  and  some  hundreds  Peltry  in  all 

The  Couucill  to  shew  their  readiness  to  serve  the  King  have  passed  two  Acts  for  raising  1'"  !"• 
lb.  at  >ew  Vork,  Ksopus,  (a),  Albany,  these  three  places  being  the  only  support  of  the  (iovernmeiit 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    V. 


477 


@  1^''  on  Lonjr  Island  @  the  rest  of  the  Government  who  do  not  advance  the  Kings  Revenue 
neither  by  Excise  nor  Customs  150"  p"'  ann  : 

^  To  secure  the  Beaver  @  Peltry  Trade  @  the  Kings  right  to  the  Country  :  Its  mine  @  the 
Councils  opinion  (alsoe  to  have  an  awe  over  our  Indians  @  make  them  finn  to  us)  to  build  a 
Fort  at  Corhirs  Lake,  to  secure  us  that  way  from  Incursion  of  either  French,  or  Indians,  an 
other  at  Cayouhage,  upon  the  great  Lake,  and  another  at  onyegra  @  2  or  3  little  other  Forts 
between  Schonectade  @  the  Lake  to  secure  our  people  going  @  coming 

This  cannot  possibly  be  done  without  4  or  500  men  out  of  Europe,  @  in  case  Connecticut  @ 
the  two  Jerseys  l)e  added  to  this  (ioveniment,  with  some  help  from  Tensilvania,  @  the  three 
lower  Countys  it  may  be  effected  without  any  charge  to  the  King,  @  will  be  a  great  security 
to  all  these  parts  of  America 

If  the  metes  @  bounds  could  be  adjusted  at  home,  it  would  be  very  convenient,  provided 
always  that  the  Country  were  first  well  discovered  by  us  in  which  the  French  at  present  have 
much  the  advantage.  And  it  is  very  unreasonable  that  the  French  who  lye  so  nnicli  to  tlie 
Northward  of  us  sh''  extend  themselves  soe  far  to  the  .Southward  @  Westward  on  the  Back 
side  of  his  Mat"'  I'lantacims  when  they  have  so  vast  a  (piantity  of  Land  Lying  Directly  behind 
y--  dominions  they  now  possess,  to  th.-  Nortward  @  Northwest,  as  hr  as  the  Southsea 

Whether  J'eace  or  War  it  is  necessary  that  tlie  Forts  should  be  built,  @  that  religious  men 
Hm'  amongst  the  Iiulians. 

I  have  that  inlhience  over  our  Indians,  thai  I  am  sure  they  will  not  war  on  anv  Indians  living 
amoi;g8t  His  Mat>'  subjects 

The  monies  that  are  now  to  be  raised  is  for  defraying  the  charge  of  Arms,  Powder,  Lead  @ 
other  presents  given  to  the  Indians  tiiis  stinuner  as  also  to  make  some  preparations  against  the 
Spring  in  Cases  of  Necessity. 

Whatsoever  is  his  Mat"  pl.Msure  I  desire  that  my  Lord  Sunderland,  will  by  the  first  con-eniency 
either  by  the  way  of  Maryland,  \'irginia  or  lk)ston,  let  me  know  and  send  me  orders  how'l 
shall  proceed  in  this  aHiiir 

You  are  so  well  acquaint"  with  all  that  has  passed  in  this  Government  concerning  this  aflhir 
with  the  French,  and  my  constant  Endeavours  to  preserve  a  good  '.-orrespondence  with  them,  that 
wiiat  I  have  here  omitted  I  desire  you  will  take  care  to  inform  his  Mat\ 

Dated  the  s'-  '  ^'"°«  I^O'^o-^-^ 

September,  KJS/ 


(formior  Ihinjan  to  the   Lord   Pie.sideiif. 

I  Ncw-Vurk  Knlry,  II.  1,V1.  ] 

My  Lord  ^'''''  ^•"■''  ^"^''1'  '-"  '^-^' 

Sin.'e  writing  my  other  Letter  some  niessageH  Ini^-e  come  to  my  hands  from  Albany  of  their 

apprehens.ot.sof  the  French  whi,-h  obliges  me  to  carry  up  thither  two  hundred  n.en,  besides  the 

.''I'AmlT*  <■'"■'■"""'  ^  K"  ""•'  -^'''.V  th.-re  this  Winter,  and  to  get  together  live  or  six  hundred 

of  the  five  nations  about  Albany  ^i^  Scbon.u-i^ide  which  will  be  a  gre.-,t  chnrgr  l)=it 

t  see  no  remedy  for  it 


•\3: 


478 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


My  Lord  it  is  a  grent  misfortune  for  tliis  Uovernin'  that  there  are  so  few  of  his  Mat'"'  natural 
born  sulyects,  tiie  greater  part  being  Dutch,  who  if  occasion  were,  1  fear  would  not  be  very  fitt 
for  service 

I  am  sending  to  tiie  further  Indians  to  try  if  I  can  make  a  Peace  betwen  them  @  the 
Sennekas  and  also  to  the  Christian  Indians  about  Canada  wlio  liave  a  .nind  to  come,  to  lett  tliem 
know  I  will  get  a  Priest  for  them,  I  will  do  what  is  possible  for  me  to  save  the  Government 
against  the  French  til  I  have  further  Orders  from  your  Lodp  Judge  Palmer  has  more  Papers  to 
shew  your  Lodp  that  came  from  Albany,  by  tliose  lie  c-"rries  with  him  your  Lodp  may  perceive 
the  Grounds  I  have  for  my  proceedin  ■■ 

1  your  Lodps  most  obed' 

and  Humble  Servant 

Tho  Dongan 


^  ■»  »  li  » 


Peter  Schuiikr  to  Governor  Donijan. 

(  Nin.Vcirk  rii|.ir,-,  B.  II.   1.  ] 

-,       .      ,  ,.        ^,       „  -""  ^fpt'  1087. 

Jlay  It  please  lour  Lxcellency 

Last  niglit  Antli"  Lespinard  &  Jean  Itosie  arrived  here  from  Canida,  have  l)ecn  -JO  days  upon 
the  way,  have  letters  from  [for/]  your  Excel!:  have  therefore  dispatciied  Antii-  with  2  indians 
down,  his  compngnion  being  sick,  could  not  goe  — 

Tiie  news  Your  Exceil:  will  hear  of  Anth"  nevertlielesse  iiave  thougiit  fitt  to  examine  his 
compagnion,  who  is  an  honest  man,  tells  us  tliese  following  news,  of  which  your  Kxcell:  may 
discourse  Anth"  about  at  large  — 

1.  Tiiat  he  heard  of  father  Valiant  that  the  French  will  not  release  our  people.  Except  that 
\our  Excel!:  will  jnomise  not  to  suiijily  tlie  Siniiokes  witli  ainuuition  or  any  otlier  assistance 

2.  That  Ant!i°  told  him  lie  lieard  one  of  the  Fatliers  say,  if  the  Sinnekes  got  any  of  there 
people  prisoners  would  exchange  our  people  for  them,  man  for  man  — 

y.  That  tliey  had  now  a  great  advantage  of  y.  ir  Exceil:  and  of  the  Indians  also,  having  so 
many  of  our  peo|)le  and  of  the  Indians  prisoners 

4.  He  heard  the  Jesuits  say  that  Cryn  and  tlie  rest  of  the  Christian  Indians,  were  no  ways 
inclined  to  engage  in  the  war,  if  the  Ma(pias,  Oneydes  and  Onnomiagcs  were  concern'd,  because 
there  Bretliren,  Sisters,  uncles  ants  ettc  were  tliere;  and  tlierefbre  all  means  was  used  to  engage 
said  three  nations  to  sit  still,  for  lie  see  o  Onnondage  Christian  Indians  dispatched  with  Belts 
and  presents  to  tlie  Onnondages  2(i  days  agoe,  to  perswade  them  not  to  warr  — 

5.  The  French  were  not  minded  to  warr  with  any  of  tlie  Indians,  except  the  Sinnekes,  and 
would  make  a  peace  with  them  also  if  they  would  deliver  to  tliem  10  or  12  of  the  best  Sachiins 
children  for  hostage  and  then  tliey  would  appoint  tliem  places  where  tliey  should  hunt:  and  so 
gett  them  wholly  to  their  disposition — 

G.  The  Governour  of  Canida  sent  for  all  the  IJosslopers  tliat  were  at  Ottawnwa  and  ordered 
them  to  come  only  with  tliere  arms  and  meet  him  at  Cadaragli(|ua  which  they  did,  being  about 
aO()  men  under  tlie  command  ol'  tliree  Frencli  Capf"  and  left  there  Bevers  in  the  Jesuits  liouse 
att  Dionondade,  and  so  marciied  witli  tlie  Governour  of  (Canida  to  the  Sinnekes,  in  tlie  mean 


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Ume  a  fortunate  fX'er  takes  the  house  a.ul  bums  them  all  to  the  nun.her  of  twenty  thousand 
Beve,-s  when  the  news  came  to  Mon  Ifoyal  the  Bosslopers  were  like  to  go  distracted- 

7.  ile  heard  by  heat  of  Drumm  proclaimed  throu  Mou  Ifoyall,  that  as  soon  as  the  peace  was 
made  with  the  .^umekes  the  Ottawawa  trade  should  he  faru.'d  out,  which  displeased  the 
iJosslopers  much  mid  said,  that  if  that  was  done  they  were  all  ruined— 

'.in.;  T"-";  °!"  !'"  ^'"'^'"''"'^  ''''"  '"^•""^■''  f°  '■°"i«  here  not  being  minded  to  fight  against  the 
i>innekes,  but  dare  not  come  for  fear  of  the  Indians  by  the  way— 

0.  Itt  was  gen..rally  beleev'd  that  the  8im,ekes  would  come  to  Canida  and  begg  for  peace, 

because    here  corn  was  destroyed,  and  if  they  were  supplyed  by  then,  of  Albany  Ihey  would 

o  ne  In  her  m  the  winter  and  plunder  this  place,  having  1600  pai  of  snow  shows'ready  made, 

and    f  they  foun.l  that  we  gave  the  Sinnekes  any  the  least  assistance,  they  would  not  let  the 

l^nikle  in  the  cradle  live  — 

10.  He  heard  further  of  a  Merchant  that  if  we  would  supply  the  Sinnekes,  thev  would  send 
01    people  away  all  severall  ways,  some  to  Spain  some  ,o  I'ortugall  some  to  the'  Islands,  and 
s  no  more  than  the  Lnglish  had  done  to  Mons^  J-ere  whom  they  kept  JS  mon.hes  in  closse 
pi  ison  at  London  — 

hce'/urnleHrT''  if  ."'-■'^"""''"^P  t''"  ^'^'""•-•kes  fought  verry  well,  and  if  there  nund.er  had 

ie        on  .1    '"    ,        ""•     l:  "■  '*""""  '"""^  ^^"^""  ^•'"•^^'^  "P«»  ^^-  ^----1'  f-  the  Officers 
jeaul  on  another  about  it  att  Mont  Hoyall 

thisliiil't  1  ^"'"  ''?"  ^'""'"  ^^^■^•'''"^'■^''^  oompagnion  doth  relate  being  an  inhabitant  of 

erTeT™  L^''^'.  '""'^'  "'-.. -^though  a  frenchman,  they  were  kept  o  weeks  in  arrest 

f  er   hev  came  to  Camda  upon  pretence  that  there  passe  was  false  for  could  not  beleeve  your 

I.  u II  -  was  here  butt  gone  home  haveing  such  advice  from  the  french  Ambassadour,  he  prays 

w       ,!:7'    ''  T      \  ""   •'"'"  ""^'   '^"'""  ••^"''  ^''**   '-«  «'■  """^  that  has  been  att 

;  e       t^.;'"  "'"""■   r\      V"""  '■""""""■ '     ''"  '"'^•^'  ••"'  ^•'-"  f--  -.ides  that  vour 

;         •   'P.;^"  Antho  about  them  (since   he   knows  nothing  of  this)   because    he  "was 

^m      t  7    '"7r      'r   '^"""■"""''   '"'   ''"'"  ''''■■''  "-"  '"-•'    ^^'^   •--  the  news  of 
K.  man    hat  the  Indians  have  taken  8  men  1  woman  and  S  crownes  or  scalpes.  and  kild  neer 

,)on    .0  more  at  the  place  where  the  Barks  are,  the  particulars  Vour  K Ll  :  will  hav      . 

L     mgsones  letter- Ue  hud  that  the  selling  of  strong  Li.p.or  to  the  Indians  is  a  great 

':;  "  ';  mT"  ""  ';"^  '"  """'•  t'"^>'  '>>■  ■»  ''■•"•^"•^  ^-tinuaHv  at  Shinecta!v.  if 
>our  Lxcdl.  xvould  be  pleased  to  prohibit  itt  for  two  or  three  months  would  do  very  well ; 
»>  ei'  rt*mam  •' 

Vour  Excellency 

ajost  humble  and  most  obedient 
Servant     ( signed ) 

1"    J^CIlCyLER  — 


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NEW-YORK  f'OI,OXIAL  MANUSflMPTS. 


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Hubert  Liciixj'stoii  to  Governor  Dongan. 

[Now-York  Papers,  B.  II.] 

2"''  Sept'  1GS7. 
jr.'iy  it  please  Your  Excell : 

Keinaii  came  here  last  night  and  his  hrougiit  the  six  prisoners  allong  with  liini  alwonien, 

wliicli  lies  oceasiou'd  his  so  long  stay,  the  seventh  being  a  boy  is  att  Cayouge,  and  will  be  here 

in  a  few  dayes ;     The  prisoners  are  att  his  house  at  shinnechtady  being  wearied  could  not  reach 

this  place,  as  soon  as  they  come  shall  be  disj)atched  away  with  what  Sachinis  that  are  here  ; 

But  Keman  having  news  came  a  horseback  and  tells  us  that  a  days  journey  above  the  Maquase 

Castles  was  over-taken  by  S  Maquase  that  had  been  out  with  2'>0  Indians  att  Cadarachqui  and 

li.ul  there  buru"d,  the  houses  and  liarn  that  stood  without  the  fort,  and  taken  I'oure  men  and 

one  woman  prisoners ;     Tiiey  see  and  spoke  with  father  Lamherville  who  came  out  to  them 

witli  a  white  Flagg,  and  ask'd  who  they  were;     'J'here  Capt"  being  an  Onnondager  replyed, 

all  (hinoiulages  (althogli  the  troop  was  composed  of  all  the  5  nations)  and  said  they  were  come 

to  revenge  the  injury  tiic  French  had  done  to  the  8inuekes,     They  ask'd  the  father  what  his 

business  was  there,  he  answered  he  was  left  by  tlie  Govern''  of  Canida  to  see  if  any  of  the 

liiilians  would  seek  ibr  peace,  and  excused  himself  exclaim'd  against  the  Gover"'  of  Canida  and 

told  how  that  he  iiiid  all  them  of  his  profession  liad  done  there  endevor  to  perswade  him  to  the 

contrare  but  could  not  prevaile,  and  in  derision  told  the  father  they  were  come  to  see  if  the 

french  would  not  seek  for  peace,  pointing  to  the  o  prisoners  they   had  taken  ;     When  the  said 

company  was  ueer  to  Cadarachqui,  twelve  Onnondages  resolved  to  go  down  to  the  rifts  or  falls 

where  the  French  bring  up  their  provisions,  to  see  what  good  fortune  they  could  meet  withall 

there,  and  coming  down  is  leagues  below  Cadarachqui  see  two  harks  aiul  some  Canoes  aboai'd 

unloading  of  provisions,  upon  which  they  sent  some  of  there  number  to  see  if  there  were  any 

more  Canoes  a  comeing  and  spyed  another  parcell,  who  came  to  the  barks  but  could  not  unload 

altogether,  and  therefore  some  came  ashore  till  the  rest  were  unloading,  the  said  11*  ( >niiandages 

took  this  good  op])ortunity  as  toon  as  they  wci'e  got  ashore  a  makeing  of  fire,  gave  tlu'ni  a 

volley  of  simtt,  kiid  eight  of  whom  they  brought  their  scalps  along  with  tiieni,  took  4  prisoners 

and  knok  severall  in  the  head  with  there  axes  whose  scalps  they  could  not  get,  tlying  into  the 

water  the  stream  carried  them  away  —  'I'liey  doe  beleeve  they  killd  at  least  twenty,  and  not 

sue  much  as  one  of  the  Indians  wounded,  which  nine  prisoners  are  divided  among  the  d  nations 

—  Two  to  the  Hinnokes  two  to  the  Cayonges,  two  to  the  Onnondages,  two  to  the  Oneydes,  and 

one  to  the  Matjuase.     This  good  successe  upon  those  that  bnmgiit  provisions  lies  occasioned  ;>()() 

Indians  to  go  down  tliat  way  to  waylay  others  that  might  conns    I  \m\w  the  Indians  will  not 

driiw  the  blood  of  the  prisoners  but  be  mindefull  ol  yoiu'  J'ixcell:  orders,  1  shall  put  them  in  mind 

of  itt,   with  the  first  opportunity.     'I'his  goes  with  Anth"  the  frenchman,  whom  I  have  fnrnishd 

with   provisions  for  the  X'uyage.     The  Canida  news  I  have  sett  down  in  eleven  articles  in  the 

Mayors  Ictler  :      It  yoin-  ivxccllency  pays  not  the  two  Indians  that  go  with  Antho:  to  New  York 

be  pleased  to  write  What  I  shall  give  them  —  I  have  no  more  to  add  but  that  1  am 

Your  Fxcell:  most  iiumble  and 

most  obedient  servant 

(signed)  Hon'  liivivosTox 

The  Maquase  that  went  with  our  people  last  fall  to  Ottavtawa  who  was  in  the  tVencli  army  and 

\..:  Cr..!!.-!!  .1,-siL-im,  and  \\m-  in  tii<'  litflif  atrainsl 


runii 


away  to  t!ie  Sinnokes  atid  diw-ovvrcd  all  th.v  frcncl 


1   .ICSIgUfi 


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the  french,  was  one  of  the  8  that  tells  these  news,  and  was  at  the  takeing  of  the  prisoners  at 
Cadarachqui,  says  lies  lost  all,  prays  that  he  may  liave  a  gunn  and  some  powder  and  shbtt,  r,nd 
an  ax  to  goe  ont  a  fighting  again,  which  I  siiall  give  him  since  he  is  expected  in  2  days  time  — 
Sir— I  have  given  the  two  Indians  two  fadden  Dufiels  since  they  were  naked  and  had  no 
clothes — 


Ttohert  Livingston  to  Governor  Dmujan. 

[  New- York  Pnpcra,  li.  n.  B.  ] 

Arn,  -f    1  T-       1,  S""  Sept'  16S7. 

May  It  please  your  Excell :  ^ 

These  are  to  accompany  the  six  Virginia  prisoners,  winch  the  Oneydcs  have  hrought  and 
delivered  to  me;  I  have  told  them  that  they  procure  the  boy,  which  tliev  say  is  given  to  the 
Sinnekes,  as  Your  Excell:  will  see  by  the  inclosed  propositions  — 

The  i^achims  of  Oimondage  and  .Sinnekes  are  not  come  as  Your  Excellency  appointed, 
occasioned   by  the  dayly  rumors  of   the   french   coming  to   attaque  them  — Here  goes  the 
Eng,ishman  for  Cayouge  two  for  thieyde,  one  fur  the  Maquase,  since  there  Sacliims  are  not 
come,  one  for  the  tSkachkook  Indians  and  2  lor  the  Mahekanders :    We  have  news  A-om  Oneyde 
that  the  Indians  have  taken  more  french  prisoners,  that  certainty  we  shall  hear  to  morrow;  I 
am  aflraid  that  they  will  burn  the  French  prisoners,  they  are  so  exasperate,  all  means  possible 
shall  be  used  to  prevent  itt  — The  Mayor  goes  tomorrow  himself  to  the  Indians  Westward  to 
hinder  their  cruelty  for  we  hear  they  have  cut  off  a  finger  of  one  of  the  frenchmen;  I  hope 
the  Maquase  will  bring  there  prisoners  here:     The  70  .Maquase  Ive  slMl  at  Shennectady,  and 
doe  nothing  — its  thought  they  will  not  budge  till  they  luar  what  Your  Excell'^  will  doe  with 
Jaiietje.     They  would  be  satisfied  that  he  were  coiiliiied  hut  much  displeased  if  he  should  be 
worse  used.     Tomorrow  our  Court  of  Sessions  silts,  when  the  fortifying  of  this  towne  will  be 
discoursed  off.     We  want  a  person  skilld,  to  direct  and  order  biisinesse ,  as  soon  as  any  further 
news  comes,  shall  immediat.dy  give  your  Excell :  an  account.     Joiin  Kosie  forgot  when  he  was 
examined  how  that  the  french  of  Canida  seem  to  be  nuich  incensed  at  a  picture  which  they  found 
in  the  Sinnekes  country  mad.«  by  us  as  they  say,  viz:  one  i>  horseback  the  horse  has  an  ax  in  his 
mouth  and  under  his  belly  abundance  of  Hopes,  two  Indians  smoaking  together  and  an  Eagle 
between  them.     The  man  on  horseback  is  Anient,  bidding  the  .Sinnekes  to  kill  the  french,  the 
ropes  is  to  tye  the  french  pvjsoners.     The  two  Indians  aie  the  Siiinek,-s  and  Cayouges  united 
to  war  with  the  french,  the  Eagle  is  the  Onnondages  flyeing  to  and  again  and  is  not  fixed  with 
whom  to  joyn— Your  Excell:  will  hear  all  of  Aiith"— So  wishing  Your  Excell:  all  health  and 
prosperity  1  remain 

Your  Excell:  most  humble  and 

most  obedient  servant 
(xi.Uiied)  If,,])'   Livi\o.sT(i\ 

I  have  sciil   to   IJroy  Cortlant  a  note  of  the  expence  about  the  Virginia  pris(Uiers  as  M--  Jo: 
Johnson  desyri'd  me  — 


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Ahijur  l\ttr  Schtiijlvr  to  Governov  Doiujan. 

[Ni'W-Vork  I'lipcrs,  II.  II.  7.] 

7"'  Sfp"-  10S7. 
The  Itivcr  liidiiins  (liat  wi-iit.  willi  our  iicoplo  this  s|)riiifj;  to  Oltowawii  being  coinf  homo  by 
liiiul  from  Canidii  liiivo  lalu'ii  the  opporttiiiity  now  wiiiic  tho  Jii.stici'.s  aro  togfliu'r  at  the 
Sf.s.sion.'^,  to  cxaniint'  tlicir.  ahoiit  all  transactions  at  ('ani(hi,  since  they  were  ei)in|)ell(l  to  he  ill 
the  light,  and  they  anioiii;'  otiier  things  tell  ns  tiiat  the  Twiehtwiehs,  <  Mtawawas  and  other  lour 
nations  of  Indians  were  verry  iinvvilling  to  jji-oeeed  in  tlie  warr  against  the  SinneUes,  and  went 
straiglit  home  as  soon  as  the  light  was  over,  with  an  iiitenlion  not  to  eoiiie  haeU  to  assist  tiio 
treiieh.  «oe  that  it  is  very  ])rohahle  tliey  will  hearken  to  a  peace  with  the  .Siimekes  as  Your 
K.\'.  ell:  is  iulei.ded,  and  when  the  said  Ji'iver  Indians  came  to  MoiiRoyal  in  Coi..iiaiiy  with  tho 
()niagoiu|iu'  iiulians'  that  had  heeii  in  the  engageinen)  received  a  great  deal  of  kiiidnes.se  of 
tliem,  who  declared  there  great  dislike  of  the  frencli  warring  w  ith  the  Sinnekes  —  and  especially 
of  the  french  ahn.seing  of  onr  people;  They  inform  us  further  that  hy  all  there  discourso  it 
would  he  no  hard  matter  to  perswade  them  to  come  here  heiiig  ahont  fonr.score  men  in  a  fort 
lie  M- (iueheck  and  thirty  nu'u  of  the  sanu-  nation  of  Onnagompies  neer  Miuilfoyall,  they  putt 
oui  Indians  upon  the  way  hither  giving  them  i)rovisions  as  much  as  carried  them  to  a  Castle  of 
Pei.nokook  Indians,-  where  they  wanted  for  nothing,  They  gave  us  such  :i:-s;:rance  of  the  said 
Indi  nis  inclination  to  come  hither,  that  we  were  once  resolv'd  to  send  some  of  our  Indians  with 
he't.'}  of  Wampiini  to  that  Castle  of  JVnnokook  who  would  send  some  of  there  Indians  to  the 
()nn;,'>(m(pies  at  Canida,  hut  afterwards  considering  (hat  it  would  bo  more  safe  and  prudent  to 
ailveitisf!  Your  K\cell:  of  a  Imsinesse  of  such  iini)orl,  have  upon  mature  deliberation  sent  M'' 
.Mar'.e  (ierritse  downe  e.xpresse  with  tiree  of  tlie  Indians  to  give  to  your  E.xcel!:  a  full 
information  of  all  atliires,  and  told  the  Indians  to  make  provision  ready  against  they  c(Mne  up  — 
T'le  said  lliver  Indians  when  at  C^anid  lodged  in  the  .Macpiaa  Castle  and  found  some  of  them 
rather  inclined  to  come  hither  than  stay  there,  but  we  referr  Your  Kxcell'-*'  to  the  Indians,  who 
'^■ill  inform  your  E.xcell:  of  all  and  how  the  french  put  tlu  arms  at  Onvagaro  ettc  — 

The  various  reports  that  com  dayly  makes  us  consider  in  what  iHi.sture  our  place  is  ofl' 
de'ence,  we  know  not  what  design  the  french  may  have,  and  it  is  certain  this  place  must  he  the 
general  Itemlezvous  of  th"  County,  and  therefore  we  pray  your  Kxcell:  order,s  and  advice  in 
that  atliire,  and  that  the  County  m;iy  be  reciuired  to  assist  ns.  We  have  had  also  di.scour.sc 
with  the  rest  of  the  justices,  concerning  the  farmers  bringi;  g  in  wlu'at  and  other  provisions 
before  winter,  which  they  very  well  approove  oil',  ami  we  pray  your  Kxcell:  i;>  sent  an  order 
that  no  men  may  be  snllered  to  go  from  hence,  since  we  find  some  would  willinglv  absent 
themselfs,  we  have  no  more  to  add  not  doubling  but  Your  Kxcell:  is  inindeful  of  our  ])oor 
people  at  Cai  ula  who.se  wiles  and  children  suller  by  the  captivity  and  retpiest  of  me  dayly  to 
signifv  itt   to      'Mir  l'',xcell'''   I  remain 

Your  Kxcell:  most   humble  and 

most  obedient  servant 
(sigied).  I'lHTKu  S<iii  vi.i;k  — 

'  'I'liU  liil.,'  ..,,Mi|ii..l  ill,'  inhiri.l  ritiiiitn  I. II  111,  ii|i|.,  I-  |.ari  .■!  ili.-  K,  imoli. ,.  rlv.T,  MiiiiM'.  'I'li.'v  «,r,'  I'lijl,-,!  ( •iiaL-.Mii|iii-.i 
\'S  llic  jliil.'li.  ( i\\  nin.'iiii'.'in  \<\  llif  Ijiu'lisli.  iiTi.l  \lMiuiki-  \'\  III,'  I'l-.iiili.  Ciiiii-KMiiv,  in  ||i«  y/,\/.  .\i<«i'  I'r.,  Ilu.,  I.,  'iV'.i, 
-iiw,  till'  llti'liriiiiiK  aiiil  .Miiiimi-  «,  n   nl^n  ini'lihli-fl  iin.lii-  tin-  irimriil  iiai I'  .MuMiiikiK.  —  tip. 

■  Til"  I'l  Ili I.-  «.i.ii  N.  i\   II  iiii|-liirr  Irilii'.   mikI   iiiliiiliili'il  Cm -.1  mv'.   Ilir   M.iiiiiiiiu  ,(iiiiiln-  iil'.iii' iiiij  I'l  lnw  llial 

t"«ii.     ,N  lull  111' nil  ..I  III.  Ill  will  I..   i.i'Miij  in  Miini-.'V  .[nn.ih.^f  C'Hmr.f.  71:  tnnl  in  l'.ill,rtiniiiii>/  .\ni-  II,     jmliin  lllnlnriciit 

.^■■In/.  I.  •21.'^.  —  !:", 


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Propomtim,'^  of  the  Moha^rk  Indian.,  to  the  Mmjor,  cCv.,  of  Alhamj. 

[Ilimnl  of  Triido  rapcr»,  Ni>w-V„rk,  III.] 

Propositions  made  by  the  MaquasB  Sachin,8  to  the  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  the 
C.ty  of  Albany  in  the  Cit.y  Hall  of  the  said  Citty  on  the  ninth  day  of 
^September  iCS7.  ^ 

ruESENT—  1"  Schuyler  Esq"  Mayor 

DiricK  Wessells  Uecorder 

Ad'  Geritse       \ 

Ifend--  Ciiyler    l  Aldermen 

Alb'  Ilyckman  ) 
Interpreters:  ff.  Keeman  &  Hob' Sanders. 
1 1  ode  WHS  S|)eaker. 

Brethren    It  is  not  nnknown  to  you  how  that  the  Gov'  of  Cannida  hath  begun  an  illegal  war 
upon  us  w.  .hout  any  provo,.ation  or  cause,     he  throws  his  Axe  every  where  and  exerci    s  Is  of 
i.o.std.ty  upon  all  people  without  respect  of  persons     hee  hath  not  only    a        o      r      o 
pr,soners  n,  tune   o    ..ace  but  onr  Brethren  the  English  also  that  wen,  about  there  I . J^ul 
oa..SK,ns  j„  traveling  to  Ottawawa,  which  certainly  you  have  ..  good  a  right  t^     7 
Wench,  and  s,nce  an.ongst  the  rest  Arnot  the  Interpreter  is  also  tuken  prisoner  who  hat    don 
good  services   or  us  m  travelling  up  and  downe  in  our  Country,  ami  vlee  haveiug  a  F  en 
prisoner  acconbng  to  onr  cus.ome  doe  deliver  him  to   the  family  of  Arnout  in  hi    stead 
J{oo.n  to  wash  of  the  tears  of  bis  wife  and  children  hopeing  he  will  be  acceptable 

ihe  Gov  of  Camdas   hart   is  naughf.it  is  turned   upside  downe,  but  wee   bold  fast  the 

doe  gi\e  a  llelt  of    Wampum  I  I.  deej) 

Lett  the  Gov  of  Gamiida  doe  what  hee  will  and  pull  as  bard  as  bee  can  bee  shall  not  break 
he  c  ;un  that  is  betwen  us  and  Corlaer,     wee  will  hold  fast,  and  let  us  all  hold  the  cliaine  If 
neiu Islnp  verry  fast,  and  that  will  be  the  only  means  to  make  the  (ioV  of  Canida  fall  upo" 
ins  left  side  — doe  give  a  belt  of  Wampum  Vi.  deepe.  ^ 

Lett  your  hart  be  full  of  understanding  and  hearken  not  to  any  private  or  connnon  discourse 

ciielul  to  doe  the  same,     doe  give  a  JJelt  10  deepe. 

Mihl!^^  atlL!'-' ''"" "'' ''""'"' "' ""'"" """"  '*'"" """  ^'"''''^  '^  '^y  «°»'«-"'^^  »'• 

Tahajadoris  tin  re  C  'n'  being  speak  t. 

Wee  are  e^tream  sorry  for  that  misfortune  that  befell  our  people  in  not  bringing  off  Cryn  & 
h.«  company  j-nsoners  here,  it  is  a  greate  los.  to  all  the  Country  and  wee  ^.^e  Ll  of  gilfc 
qi  ite  to   I  lonoiuloge'  lor  ict.     doe  give  a  Belt  12.  deep. 

The  c:ov'  hath  onen  told  us,  thai  wee  sboiiUl  not  trust  t'-  Gov'  of  Canida,  and  wee  have 
great  reason  to  returne  a  thousand  thanks  to  his  Kxcell:  for  bis  good  advice,  which  wee  now 
.lot,  or  w...  have  found  it  to  be  true,  what  he  hath  said  of  the  l-Venci,,  and  therefore  wee  take 
up  the  Axe  now  and  declare  and  denounce  warr  openly  against  them;  wee  have  now  at 

'  The  Ihira  cistle.  »nd  Mpit.l,  of  tho  Moh.wk  country.     S..o  note,  ante  p.  1«3.  -  Ed. 


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Scliennectidii  a  Coiiipy  of  one  limuli-ed  and  thirty  men  that  goc  out  to  morrow  towards  the  Lake 
of  Canida  to  doe  all  the  Misrheife  tliey  can  against  the  French,  and  there  are  tiu-ee  Comi)anys 
out  tlie  same  way,  whom  we  expect  home  speedily,  who  forthwitii  shall  go  out  againe.  Doe 
give  a  Belt  10  Deepe. 

You  now  have  heard  wee  have  proclaimed  and  declared  warr  ag"  the  French  which  wee 
intend  to  pursue  with  all  vigour,  and  for  the  better  prosecution  of  the  same  wee  pray  your 
Excell :  to  engage  and  induce  ■■'»  many  Nations  of  Indians  as  you  can  to  joyn  in  the  warr  ag" 
the  French,  and  any  Nation  of  Indians  that  can  bee  perswaded  to  lay  downe  the  axe  that  your 
Excell :  will  doe  your  endeavour  to  effect  it  that  wee  may  have  the  more  freedome  to  be  revenged 
of  the  French,  and  if  any  of  those  Indians  newly  united  in  our  Covenant  should  he  inclined 
towards  the  French,  and  break  a  linke  of  the  cliaine,  wee  must  goe  to  the  .Smith  and  have  it 
mended,     doe  give  a  Belt  of  Wampum  10  deepe. 

Answer  to  the  Propositions 

You  have  done  very  well  in  delivering  the  French  prisoner,  and  wee  are  certaine,  it  will  bee 
very  acceptable  to  his  Kxcell'''',  intending  to  send  him  downe  to  New  Yorke  with  the  first 
opportunity.  Wee  find  that  the  Brethren  are  mindful  of  what  his  Excell:  hath  proposed  to 
you,  and  wee  desire  you  to  putt  the  other  fouer  Nations  in  niinde  of  doeing  the  same,  and  by 
noe  nieanes  to  kill  the  prisoners,  since  it  is  the  only  meanes  to  preserve  the  people  that  are 
among  the  French. 

You  need  not  doubt  but  Corlaer  will  keepe  the  Covenant  Chaine  fast  and  firme,  and 
endeavour  to  link  as  many  Nations  in  itt  as  possible,  and  will  bee  very  glad  to  heare  that  tlie 
Brethren  are  at  last  so  united  as  wee  here  are,'  and  see  that  you  bee  watchfull  to  purge  your 
people  of  French  spyes  and  corrupt  rotten  mendiers. 

And  since  you  are  absolutely  resolved  to  warr  with  the  French,  and  defend  yourselves  and 
Country,  proceed  and  go  on  with  vigour  and  courage  and  bee  careful,  that  business.'  may  ho 
carried  on  with  more  prudence  and  conduct,  then  that  of  Cryn  was,  which  certainly  will' vex 
his  J:xcell :  exceedingly,  since  you  were  so  often  charged  to  bring  him  here. 

\ou  never  did  linde,  wee  were  verry  credulous  of  any  conunon  reports  as  sometimes  the 
Brethren  have  been  and  that  very  lately  too ;  ami  tlierelbre  when  you  heare  any  story,  lirst 
satisfy  yourselfs  of  the  truth  of  itt  by  incjuiring  of  the  Magistrates  before  itt  bee  blazed  abroad. 
Wee  shall  send  downe  the  propositions  to  the  (.'ov^  with  the  first  [o|)portunitv]— was  given 
back  7.iS':  lo«  wliit.^  Wampum,  for  which  the  belts  wer."  exchange.l  and  for  a  gun  which  was 
given  to  Tahajadoris  there  Ceneral. 
Examined  p''  nu-. 

lion'  Livi.\GSTo.\ 

'  "as  \w  h.-.w  i/ow  Ml"     Urigiiiiil  in  X.w- )'<»/•<•  Cvlwiial  Mmimcri/./a,  XXXV.  — Ki,. 


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Pmpcmfum.^  of  the  ■0,mndu<j<M  to  the  Mayor  and  Cominua  Coundl  of  Albany. 

[Hoard  of  T™lo;  NLw-Ynrk  I'npeni,  II.  III.] 

Propositions  made  by  tlie  Ono.Hlagea  to  ti.e  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  the  Citty  of 
Ali)aiiy  tile  14"'  day  of  8epteinl)er  An"  1(587. 


Present • 


Peter  Sclmyler  Esq'"  Mayor. 

Direck  Wessels   Recorder 

And"'  Ceritse         \ 

Heiid:  Ciiyler       |-    Aldermen 

Abel  Ifyckiiuam  J 

Jfol)(!rt  Sandors    Interpreter. 


Wee  beard  tiie  news  tbis  sprin-  from  beiuv  tbat  tbe  Krencb  would  vvarr  upon  us,  whieh 
aiTordniffiy  wee  found  to  l)ee  true,  our  Sacliims  liave  been  here  and  heard  His  E.xcell'" 
propositions  .•on.'eniiiis  "ur  wives  and  children  to  he  brought  here  for  releife  and  not  to  stay  in 
our  Castles  and  repeating  the  propositions,  all  which  wee  approve  off  very  well. 

Wee  Ouondages  and  some  of  all  the  Nations  except  the  Maquasse  (wlio  have  don  nothing) 
have  been  lately  att  Cadaraclupii  and  gott  som  prisoners  there,  butt  have  scarce  seen  the 
Maquass;  wee  desire  of  bis  Kxcellency  si.x  great  (Junns  for  our  Fort  at  Oiiondage. 

'I'he  Clov^  of  Canida  desyred  us  to  cmne  to  Cadaracliqui  this  spring  to  speak  with  him  there, 
hut  His  Kxcell  commanded  us  not  to  goe,  whom  wee  obeyed,  'J'lie  Gov'  desired  us  likewise, 
to  take  as  many  French  prisoners  as  wee  could,  and  not  to  kill  them,  and  we  having  received 
assistance  of  I'owder  lead  and  amunition  of  his  Excell-^'',  Wee  doe  now  offer  our  thanks,  full 
acknowh'dgements  and  to  shew  mir  obedience  to  His  Excell'^J"  commands  wee  have  saved  the 
lives  of  these  two  french  IVisoners  whom  wee  now  deliver  to  your  Excell'-'  haveing  taken  them 
at  (.'adarachqui. 

^  The  (ioV  ordered  us  to  look  out  where  the  French  army  was  and  where  they  made  any 
Forts,  wee  have  found  that  they  have  a  strength  and  Men  at  Cadaraghqui  and  also  a  Fort  att 
Oimyagaro,  and  since  the  Cayouges  and  Sinnekes  see  tbat  the  French  are  so  powe.-ful  & 
strengtheii  themselves  by  fortitications,  begin  to  grow  faint  hearted,  and  therefore  desire  His 


I'lp  and  assistance  ag"  tbe  French,  without  which  we  will  not  be  able  to  subsi.st. 


Kxcell 

His  Kxcell"'  discoursed  concerning  the  makeingof  a  Fort,  which  was  proposed  to  be  made  att 
Kajonbiire  butt  wee  are  of  oiuiiion  that  itt  would  doe  better  at  Sowego  a  place  a  dayes  journey 
fiom  (Jnondago  ;     They  doe  renew  the  Covenant  Chainu  and  give  a  BeR  of  Wampum  10  deep. 


Answer  to  the  said  propositions. 

Wee  doubt  not  but  tbe  Hretheren  are  sencible  of  tbe  many  favours  and  good  advice  you 
nreiv<-  of  bis  Exccll->  and  particularly  that  in  ndviseing  you  of  not  goeing  to  Cadaracliqui, 
wbicli  if  you  had,  the  French  would  have  taken  you  all  prisoners  or  killed  you  as  he  did  tbe 
rest  of  tbe  people,  you  <loe  well  to  obey  his  Excelh'  commands  in  not  killing  of  the  French 
prisoners;  wee  shall  acquaint  the  Governor  with  it  and  send  the  prisoners  downe. 

Wee  shall  also  accpinint  His  Excell'"  with  your  request  about  the  Great  Gunns,  butt  wee  must 
tell  you,  you  are  not  well  advised  in  asking  for  Cannon,  that  would  tend  to  your  greater  ruine 
if  the  French  should  suqjrise  you  as  they  did  the  Sinnekes,  for  wee  can  assure  you,  that  they 


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intend  to  ruine  you  all  if  they  ean.  The  Cov''  lisis  received  a  very  angry  letter  from  the  Gov' 
of  Canada  for  supplying  you  with  powder  and  lead  and  looks  upon  hts  Excell''''  to  be  an  Enemy 
to  his  Colony  and  an  ill  ^fan ;  The  Gov'  will  have  the  Five  Nations  to  stick  to  one  another  & 
hee  will  bee  as  good  as  his  word  and  stand  by  the  Brethren,  and  lett  them  wmit  for  nothing, 
intending  to  be  up  himseife  in  person  early  in  the  spring ;  liee  has  sent  up  orders  to  send  to  all 
the  Five  Nations  and  accordingly  Keman  is  gon  yesterday  to  tell  them  to  send  their  wives  & 
Children  and  old  Men  to  winter  at  Cattskill  Rooloife  Johnsons  Kill  and  other  convenient  places 
along  the  Uiver  that  wee  may  bee  able  of  assisting  them  and  also  to  putt  them  strictly  in  niinde 
of  their  promise,  not  to  admit  of  the  least  IVoposition  of  peace  without  acquainting  the  Gov', 
for  if  you  and  the  French  will  always  bee  at  the  same  rate  they  are  and  will  cheate  and  Cozen 
you  so  long  till  they  gett  you  all  into  the  snare  ;  and  therefore  be  advized  and  let  none  stay  in 
the  Castles  butt  such  as  are  fit  for  warr ;  the  French  are  mak.-ing  great  preparations  of  snow 
shows  and  otherwise,  and  if  liiey  cannot  ruine  you  otherwise  will  endeavour  to  do  it  by  surprise  ; 
therefore,  iiiile  not  to  sende  downe  your  Wives  aiul  Children  and  old  Men  according  to  the 
Gov"  order,  especially  since  wee  here,  itt  is  u  great  obstruction  to  the  Men  that  goe  out  a 
warring,  who  stay  att  home  to  defi?nd  and  prouide  for  their  fiuuilies,  and  leave  no  more  come  in 
yourCastlesthan  what  isjust  necessary  for  them  that  slay  there,  the  rest  bury  itt  secretly  in 
the  woods,  if  itt  hee  too  farr  olf  to  bring  hither,  that  the  Knemv  may  not  lind  it. 

The  (Jov' doth  send  this  Gent'"  Mons' La  Parre  to  Canida  with  an  answer  of  the  French 
Gov"  angry  letter  lor  letting  you  have  powder  and  lead  to  warr  with  the  French,  and  has  writt 
to  lum  m  as  nmch  anger  to  .iemand  of  the  French  Gov^  that  hee  restore  and  send  back  our 
Christian  and  Indian  prisoners,  and  to  know  what  reason  he  had  to  invade  our  brethren  in  the 
Kings  territories.  The  (JoV  is  a  semiing  a  Gent;  to  Kngiand  to  acquaint  the  great  King  of 
England  w.tii  the  French  doeings,  &  therelore  if  any  Christian  Indians  comes  to  your  Castles 
with  any  propositions  of  peace,  seize  them.  As  for  the  place  von  propose  lor  a  (ortt,  wee  sinll 
ac.p.aint  h.s  K.xceil^'  will,  in,  butt  the  year  being  spent,  nothing  can  bee  expect...!  to  be  .lone  in 
bud.lmg  a  Fort  tins  season,  lett  the  Cajougt's  an.l  Sima-k.-s  hav  comag,-  and  not  to  !„.  faint 
hearted,  they  need  not  fear  the  French  strength,  the  (;„v'  will  stan.l  hv  iIkmu  an.l  assist  (|„.,n  if 
occasion  be,  an.l  your  wiles  and  Children  shall  be  maintained  ami  protected.  Was  given  bn.k 
30  g'"  white  string  Wampum. 

,,         ,  .  Albany  I '»'•' Sei)lem!ier  Ifi'i?. 

Lpon  the  receipt  of  Ilis  Ex.-ell'"  l..|icrs  p'  Mart..  Garr..|te,  Ih..  said  In.lians  a.rompani..d  will, 
me  of  the  .Sinnakes  an.l  Cayoug..s  w.-re  t..!d  that  His  Excell'>  was  inform,..!  fr.m,  Ca.mla  lint 
tlu.y  are  makemg  great  pn.parati.,n  of  sn„w  sho..s,  threat..,,  tl...  In.lians  an,!  Christians  |,..r,.  Hm- 
g,v,ngtl„.   Indians  an,uniti,.„  ami  th,.„.|iMc  th,.  (i.n'was  fullv  ivsolv..,!  t„  ,.„„„.  „p  l„.,v  and 

stay  all  w,uteraml  w.ml.l  brinu  the*  Jar.is.m  am!  s.n .f  the  .Militia alouir  „iih  |,i„,  ,„  ■.ssisi'th,. 

Hrelhren  ,1  ,„.,.asi.,n  !.,...,  a,„|  ,h,.,vH„-,.  ,l,.sin..|  a  hun.lr,.,!  Men  Iron,  the  Sinn,.k..s,  liltv  from  tl,.. 
(-ayougi.s,  s,xty  In.m  Ih,.  ( »„„„daL',.s,  lilly  f,-,,,..  Ih,.  ( >,„-v,l,.s  an.l  tiirlv  Iron,  ih..  Ma.iuaH^,.  t„  be  att 
Nhanneetula  this  wint..r  to  .(..yn..  will.  Il„.  for....s  Ilis  Fx,..!!-  sho.iM  brju^  „p  „,„„,  .,,,,„,i;.„ 
"'7  '"  '^  '"  ' '•'•""^■'••'  ""•  •''r ••'.  if  H'«T  .l..con.,.&  will  ...une  l.v  Ih..  wavof  Corlar.  Eak..' 

Which  M.-ssag..   was  vry    pl..asi,m  an.l  a.r..ptable  |„  sai.l   In.lians  an.!  woul,!  r,.|urn  horn.. 
with  joy  and  a.-quaint  ,.!!  the  \atio,.s  h,.r..«  ill.  _  tl.......  being  s.,n,e  Wampnn.  g.v.n  to  b..  l..ft  at 

each  Castle  ns  n  lell..r  about  this  nfli.ir. 
Examined  p'  me. 

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riifornuition  faniLslied  hy  Anthony  L'Ebjnnard. 

[Ncw.York  I'lipcrs,  ]).  II,  17.] 

The  information  tal<en  upon  oath  from  Antliony  L'espinard — Examined  the  lO"' 
of  Sepf  before  Nicliolas  Bayard  Mayor  — 

Iniirimis. — Tlic  said  Examinani  declares  tliat  about  tlie  midle  of  June  last  past,  he  was  sent 
witli  letters  from  his  Exuell:  Govern--  Dongan  to  the  Govern'  and  Councill  att  Cauida  and  that 
he  went  thither  in  company  of  John  Kosse  and  another  Frenchman  — 

S"-"^  Tiie  said  examinant  saitli  the  lirst  place  they  came  at  in  Canida  was  called  Shamble 
lyeing  beyond  the  lake  wiiere  the  examinator  was  slopt  for  one  day  by  the  Commander  (here, 
upon  pretence  tiiat  hee  doubted  the  passe  produced  by  the  examinant  to  be  false,  l)ut  sent  the 
examiiiant  the  Ibllowing  day  with  two  souldiers  to  Monlloyall  only  stopt  the  examinatons  two 
companions  with  his  canoe  and  goods  — 

3'y.  The  Mayor  at  MonUoyal  alsoe  alleaged  the  Examinators  passe  to  be  false  in  regard 
intelligence  was  come  from  the  French  Ambassadoiir  in  England  that  his  Excell:  tiovern' 
Dongan  was  called  home  to  bee  (Jenerall  of  the  Artillery,  and  which  also  was  conlirmed  by 
Madam  Nondeuill  then  present  at  MonUoyall  albresaid  and  after  about  live  dayes  the 
Examinants  companions  and  Canoe  with  the  goods  came  also  to  MonUoyall  mdy  the  goods 
were  taken  by  the  lutendent  into  custody  (or  several  weekes  but  altcrwards  restored 

o'lJ-.  Ai)out  (ive  weekes  after  the  (iovernour  de  .\ouille  came  to  Mon  Uoyall  and  apiieared  to 
be  very  much  dissatisfayed  saying  to  the  Examinants,  Your  Governours  semis  you  with  the 
Treaty  from  our  Masters  and  still  he  supplyes  contrary  to  your  treaty  the  Indians  that  are 
ennemies  to  the  French  with  powder  and  other  anuuuiiition  and  gives  passe  to  his  subjects  (or 
to  iisurpe  the  Territoryes  of  the  French  King  and  to  treate  with  his  Indians  although  his  said 
Excell:  Govern'  Dongan  had  made  promise  to  him  said  Nouille  not  to  proceed  or  act  any 
further  in  those  allair.'S  until  further  ortlier  from  his  Master,  or  that  the  limmits  shoidd  bee 
settled  and  assertained  hy  both  Kings  that  those  things  were  proceedings  contrary  to  ins  word 
and  jiromise  and  that  he  was  assured  that  Govern'  Dongan  would  resent  very  nmch  it  .Mon" 
De  nouille  should  use  the  like  measures  att  Schoiieghted — 

(>"''  That  about  three  weeks  alter  the  said  Examinant  comeing  to  Mon  Hoyall  there  alsoe 
arrive!  Major  Magregory  witli  the  rest  of  the  prisoners,  but  tiiis  examinant  was  not  sullered 
to  discourse  or  speakt^  to  any  of  Iheni  — 

7"'".  That  he  could  m.t  learn  what  Govern'  De  .Nouille  was  intended  to  doe  with  (he 
prisoners  only  heard  various  reports  that  they  were  to  bee  sent  to  tiie  Cariboes,  SiiaiiK', 
I'ortugal,  and  France,  as  the  Fiiglish  had  herelolbre  served  t'le  subjects  of  the  said  French 
King  — 

s"''>.  That  Cryne  the  Indian  General  was  at  Shamble  when  the  said  Examinant  was  determined 
for  this  place,  ami  (la(  he  the  said  (^-yen  pretended  (o  goo  out  a  hunting  although  he  went  with 
:.  designe  (or  this  Gnvernnu'nt-  -Thi^  he  the  K\aminan(  observed  Ww  sayd  Cryne  (o  be  v.-ry 
(rue  (o  the  French  ami  woidd  innnediad-iy  joyn  with  the  French  lu  the  warr  agains(  (he 
Sniekes  and   Maijues,  (li;,l   the  said  Cryii   and  several   JndNan  Capt""  lie   saw,  were  in  great 


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esteem  with  the  French  Governour  and  olHcers,  and  that  tliey  went  in  very  nigh  Cliristians 
nabitts — 

9"")'  Tiie  French  Governour  told  this  Examinant  tliat  lie  was  not  gone  up  with  the  Army 
with  an  nitent  to  warr  against  the  Sennekes  hut  only  to  rcnue  the  peace  between  the  French 
and  the  Sennekes  and  that  he  had  stayed  five  dayes  for  their  comeing  and  being  refused  he 
therefore  d,d  march  towards  them  in  order  to  forse  them  to  a  peace,  and  withall  to  enioyn  them 
not  to  uitermedle  miy  further  in  warr  against  the  neighbouring  Indians  who  made  complaints 
that  they  were  Imidred  and  cult  off  in  their  hunting  by  the  said  Sinnekes  — 

10""r  The  Examinant  had  heard  hy  several  reports  that  the  French  Boshlopers  were  called 
in  and  had  been  with  the  (iover'  against  the  Sennekes  and  that  the  beavers  were  all  hurn'd  by 
an  accident  of  fyre  being  left  by  them  at  a  further  Magazeen  in  the  further  In.lyans  Country— 

11.  That  the  Examinant  obser^^ed  a  great  heat  and  desire  amongst  the  French  Officers  to 
war  and  be  revenged  of  Sinnekes  and  that  no  peace  would  be  accepted  of,  except  uppon  great 
termes,  and  the  Sennekes  giving  good  hostages  for  their  securitye  — 

1~'.  That  he  had  heard  the  Sennekes  in  their  last  engagement  had  behaved  themselves  as 
very  valliant  souldiers  and  would  have  done  more  harm  to  the  French  if  their  powder  had  heeu 
good  —  ' 

l.'t.  That  he  had  observed  hardly  any  particular  house  he  saw  in  Canida  but  lie  found  in  it 
one  or  more  soldiers  upon  the  Kings  pay — 

(signed).  Anthoine  Lespinard. 


JirnrniJ  Jiirqiw.?  <h  L<niih,rviih'.  to  lieoemid  Jaapm  dc  Jiniy(i.s\ 

[TIIANSI.ATED   FKOM    Till;    FllKNCU.] 
(Nik. York  I'ii|..r»,  II.  ».] 

My  Hev.  Father,  *  '^'"''""^  ^ "^''  '"'""'iofr'-e. 

I  am  alone  here  since  the  -)"■  of  August,  much  grieved  |,ar(i,.ularly  lor  having,  through  my 
iieglect,  allowed  two  adults  to  die  without  baptism,  who  were  altogelh,.r  disposed  to  n-c-ive  it 

hsinnlu,  ,,uni„hon„.,.  I  ,lid  not  exp.-ct  my  brother  to  have  been  so  long  on  his  journey,  nor 
supposed  that  he  was  so  necessary  there  as  at  his  mission  //«-««,  „„„„  .,„;„.  I  wrote  by  way 
of  the  f..rt  all  that  I  considered  pnid.-nt  to  wrif.  'J'he  occasion  of  this  [is  a]  friend  whose 
name  is  N.,  who  re(p.este<l  me  to  inliirm  you  tlint  he  still  has  the  gun  of  la  muitr,  who  is  called 
in  Indian  "  ganniaton"  and  that  h."  retains  it  to  reslor.-  to  him  when  he'll  meet  him  again- 
also  that  he  hath  plaee.l  iii  security  what  he  gave  him  in  rxdmnge  to  return  it  to  him  at  their 
interview.  If  you  know  the  whereabouts  of  the  said  /„  mintr  whom  the  Ouondii-ras  f.ok  on 
his  way  to  reside  among  the  Dutch,  have  the  goodness  to  communicate  to  huu  what  the 
friend  has  instructed  me  to  write. 

I  let  you  know,  hri.lly,  what  he'll  be  glad  to  learn;   all  th..   Onnondagas  are  on  a  war 
expedition  in  the  direction  of  the  chererinons;  they  are  divided  into  two  purlies;  one  of  r.o 


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which  will  not  be  long  absent;  the  other  of  two  hundred  with  50  of  other  tribes.  The 
Senecas  wanted  nie  to  join  them,  and  said  they,  themselves,  wished  to  fight  against  the  To  e  e 
SrS.     "'"''^"''  ""'  ''''  '^^""^'  ''''  ''-y  always  imagine  th'at  others  are  p™!.:; 

t>d.  The  army  of  200   Senecas   returns  this  month  of  September  to   the  countrv  of  tl,. 
().u.an.cks,»  .00  of  whom,  they  say,  they  brought  away  Oin')  o'r  took  prile    .     T  v7of  th 
were  k.  led  m  the  foray,  and  .7  when  the  toulones^  and  Illinois  caught  then,.    No  truce  is   o  be 
expected  w.h  t  .    .at.ons  in  that  quarter.     The  Senecas  are  to  go  thither  either  thsvnte 
or  spnng  with  all  their  forces  to  recover  the  Myauiicks. 

yd.  Korlar  spoke  to  the  Iroquois  at  Menade  this  summer.'  He  said  1-  Why  did  you  tro 
o  re.,,  ,  t  lort  V  2^  Why  did  you  kill  H.e  Hurons  at  len.ikariagi  ,  1  wish  then,  to  1 '  ca^i  d 
back.  3  My  nephews  are  go.ng  to  the  Taunonfate.,  let  2  of  each  Iroquois  nation  accompany 
hem.  40  I  am  about  to  recal  the  X.ians  of  ,ho  Sault.  ."  I  shall  ..ply  Blackgowns  to  1 
he  Iroquois  nations  on  condition  that  those  at  Onondaga  go  away.  0"  Should  oLntio  con  J 
o  your  country,  ba.sten  to  advise  nu-  of  it ;  I'll  go  to  him  and  ask  him  what  he  wants,  and  then 
we  11  see  what's  to  be  done,  but  do  not  attack  nor  kill  him. 

t    T'  ^"7'y   ^"*^''>  ^•^""''«  '"'^■'-  P-^^^^-'J  Cialkonthiage  quite   recently,    they  are   going  to 
-nde  w.ththe  Hurons,  and  are  freighted  principally  with  run,.     Three  Mohawk;- Karistatsi, 
his  Inothe,-,  au.l  Ousughon-accou.pany  then,,  not  as  hired  men  but  as  traders  for  the  Dutch- 
they  have,  as  Ivorlar  recommen.led,  taken  two  of  each  nation  with  them.     ;iO  additional  canoes 
are  to  sl,„-t  early  ,1,  the  spring  fmm  the  same  quarter  on  a  voyage  to  the  Outaouaks 

•.th.  Six  frenchu,en  went  to    the  Dutch  within   two   n,onths  ;   4  of  one  party,  and    two  of 
another.     Is   .t   not   possible    to  close  the   pa.ssage  at   Chamhiy   as    has  been'done  here   •, 
Onondaga  y  *• 

0th.  A  man  named  Andrew  Flannaverres  has  gone  with  two  others  to  look  ud  the 
Keke,-annon-rounons-who  are,  F  believe,  the  .Nvpissiugs,  in  o,-der  to  induce  them  to  come 
and  live  with  the  Iroquois.  Atchin  ..ra,  a  married  Oaei.la.  is  employed  on  this  mission.  He 
takes  4  bells  and  D  blankets. 

7th  if  my  brother  do  not  return  this  winter  I  am  not  certain  whether  I  shall  remain  here 
next  spring,  lor  I  know  not  whether  it  be  not  better  reverere  spirit,,  .piam  invitu,,,.,  —  spelli 
qu,b,p.  q„,  tiendra  si  gidernatoo  olbnus  nou  et  esgruat  unde  nos  amis  si  quider  unus  e  nostriser 
s-nptit  quo.  nussunnani  Angli  vocandi  sunt  et  Anglia  ,p,i  orudiant  Indos  sabertes  .Tip  Anglis 
quales  nicliil  ultra  scribam  lui  multa  sint  scribcida  sed  e,gor  temply  et  nolo 
l,ininm  scnbere  lie  videare  penasse  si  libera  mea  nvalus. 
deprehenderem^  unmyle  noys  ut  nusquam  obliviscaris  in  tuis  orationbz. 

'  Si  .•  iioto,  «iil<>  p.  443.  —  Ki). 

•  "1..  II..    lK„i,,Mintf  of  M,.y  On.  .h..„,„n,l  Sov,.,,  1 l,..,!   „„1  T«-..„,y  ,!„ N,.,i„„  of  In.li.w,.  .„„,o  to  All.nnr 

«v...,oM,....„l,..f.....      ....     ■,,,«... „...,., I  of,, .,.> ,i.i:i.l,.y,n..n-...>i,|,.Wo„u.;,i,,r,„l  0  Z 

:  ''"'.""r^-  "•  "'7'"":  """"""•>  "' '""'  ""••  "f  ■  «v  N"<i--  wi, ,.,„  for „.,,,..,.,.  |,v  «1, „„.v  ,„for„  0.     1  , 

:::r;;;r':  ,'  7,r'r "'  vt  ^""r '"i!';' '"'"" "" •• ''•"••' "' ^'^ ' ■"'  ^■•''"^^  ""•' •'- •-  ^ 

/  '  V     ■        "      ''  ""■'■;"•"''  '*''^' """"•''  '""-".  tl...  r,.,,..r  l,.k..  «„.l  ,1...  J.„koof  II»ro„^"  y...rurk  rounal 

M,'l!'iii!il-S. '"'''''  '"  """ "  '"  **'"■'"'"  •'^"''"/•^-'*^""-".  »'".  «•'-  n-"'-'»t  rnr.  of  „„;  ,,....,,1  .U,7„; 

'  Oiiimiiiiiiicii  or  Miiiniin,  — Km.  »  g,^      p    .    ,,.. ,_, 


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i?6^ere«^  Jacques  Lm^ervUh  to  2fr.  Antoine  Lespinard. 

ITEAN8LATED    FROM    THE    FRENCH.] 
_.  C^'w-Vork  Papcra,  11. 10.1 

Sir, 

report,  notl.in.  but  w  a  '  ofd  J  S  H  "r  "?';"''"  "^'  ''■°*''^""'  ^^''"  ^''''^  '"  C''^^^'^''. 
wl.ich  creates;  l.ope  tl^t  J^ '^^^^I^.  ^  rir  M  ""  H"  "  7  '''"'^'''°"  '^'^  -"■• 
J.avo  affbnU.d  ,nu  great   j.n  to  l.avo  se    ,   •    /     'r  "        •  "?      ''*'"-"''  '"  ^'''''''■"^^'  ''  "-""'J 

tl.ere  bo  any  way  in  wi.id  I  "an  ,.  on  /  "I  '"  "  '"  *'"'  ^'""""  *''  •'"^^•--•' 
it,  us  professing  to  be!  ''^  *'""'  ''^  """''  '''"'  '  •^'-"  -'"'"Sly  act  in 

Sir, 
Your  very  humble  and  obedient  servant, 

4"-  November,  16S6.  "^■*^'^"  ^^  Laaiukkville, 

Jesuit. 


^itiff  Jame^  11.  to  Governor  Dongan. 

[Ni'W-Y.irk  Eiilrv.  II,  I'o. ) 

James  R 

Trusty  and  well  beloved  wee  irreet  vnn  ^x•oll     \vi.„,  . 

fi;....  o,.  ..,„..,  <:,„o,„„ cr„::  a:  :  ';:,":.3':fVr ■  '""■"""■■ 

Tirals  that  have  bwn  sei/ed  .■itli..r  .in,.„  tl,    ii-   i   c  '"stend  o(  a  due  pioseeution  of 

hath  been  carried  on  to  :^  t^X.^^^^::,  TIT^^  ""  ""^"-""'"^  ''-•^'i™ 
produced  against  tbem.  and  Suit  su  ^  :^  .It^  ^  'l^^r  1  ""  T  ''''T  *"""''  '""^ 
most  notorious  I'irats  have  as  it  is  w.H  U  1  .i  "''  ^•'"'  '"^^'«l- ^''''rehy  the 

'  Ononil»8ue«,  —  En. 


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willing  to  put  an  end  to  such  evill  practices  @  to  cause  the  most  severe  and  impartiall  Prosecutions 
to  hee  had  against  a  sort  of  people  who  are  soe  destructive  of  humane  society  and  commerce. 
We  have  thought  fitt  to  take  tiiis  matter  into  our  most  serious  consideration  and  amongst  other 
necessary  provisions  for  the  suppressig  of  Pirattes  Wee  doe  hereby  strictly  charge  and  require 
you  and  all  oin-  ofKccrs  and  loving  subjects  under  your  Goverm'  to  take  all  possible  care  and 
use  all  due  means  to  seize  and  apprehend  all  Pirats  and  Sea  Rovers  the  confederates  @ 
accomplices,  with  tiieir  Shipps  Goods  @  Plunder,  @  the  said  Pirattes  and  accomplices  to  cause 
to  bee  streigiitly  imprisoned  and  kept  in  siife  custody  with  their  Shipps,  Goods  @  Plunder,  until 
our  Royal  Pleasure  shall  be  known  concerning  their  being  respectively  Prosecuted  such  Pirattes 
and  Privateers  their  confederates  @  accomplices  only  excepted  who  shall  lay  hold  of  and  deserve 
our  Gracious  Pardon  in  ])ursiinnce  of  our  declaration  direct*'  to  S""  Robert  Holms,  our  sole 
2.  Lib  phmiaii-m,    c-ouiuiissiouer  in  that  behalf  bearing  date  the  21"  dav  of  Ausjust  last  a  copv  whereof 

InUiiill  Vol  J.  IP.  y,     ,  .  ]  ,  ^  ,   ,,  ,     .  .'  ,  ■-  , 

wee  semi  you  hereunto  annexed  for  your  luformiitLon  and  wee  doe  further  strictly 
charge  and  re(piire  you  not  to  grant  any  pardon  unto  such  Pirats  or  Sea  Ifovers  >ipon  auv 
pretence  whatsoever  nor  to  permitt  them  to  be  brought  to  Tryall  — untill  upon  signilication 
of  their  crimes  to  us,  or  upon  the  arrival  of  the  said  S"-  Robert  liolnis  — Tinu'  and  opportunity 
may  bee  allowed  to  all  concerned  for  the  bringing  of  evidence  against  such  >ralefactors  from  the 
Parts  or  Places  where  the  Piracies  or  Robberies  huve  been  coimnitted  and  that  wee  shall  have 
given  you  such  necessary  orders  for  their  Prosecutions  @  '.I'ryalls  as  to  Law  shall  appertain,  @ 
nio3t  eHettually  conduce  to  the  suppressing  of  Pirats  @  Privateers  in  America,  (iiven  at  our 
Court  at  Whitehall  the  |:i"'  day  of  October  10S7  In  the  Third  year  of  our  Reigu 
liy  His  Ma"  Commaiui 

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A'iih/  JivncT  II.  to  (iovernor  Dongnii. 

I  Xiw-ViTk  i;nlry,  II.  183.] 

J.\Mi:s    \l 

Trusty  ami  xvell  beloved  Wee  greet  you  well  wheriMs  a  wreck  has  been  latelv  discovered 
near  the  Coast  of  Ilispiuiiola  from  whence  ;;  eonsiderahle  cpiantity  of  Silver  (a)  other  Treasure 
hath  been  taken  up  ^,  carried  to  Divers  parts  of  our  Dominions  ii.  America  by  several!  of  our 
suhjecls  there  who  continue  to  search  for  {a}  take  up  Silver  ■:(P>  other  Treasure  from  the  siiid 
Wreck,  And  one  lull  moiety  of  all  Treasure  .a)  riches  taken  upon,  out  of,  or  from  the  Sea  being 
by  ancient  ordinances  of  the  Admiralty  due  unto  us  as  Lord  High  Admirall  aceordiim  to  ilie 
report  on  certificate  of  our  Judge  iA'  our  High  Court  of  Admiralty  m,  .lodge  Advocate,  \\ fe 
doe  therefore  i.erei)y  strictly  charge  ycr,  require  you  (g  all  other  ofliceis  under  yiuir  (Mivernm'  to 
take  care  that  one  moiety  or  Half  INirl  nf  nil  Plate.  Silver,  Cold,  or  Trea<me  of  any  k^iid 
taken  U|)  out  of  the  said  Wreck  near  I  lispaiiiola.  m  from  any  other  Wreck  whatsoever,  which 
halh  lately  heiMi  hroughl  or  shall  hee  brouuht  into  the  I'lantnlion  uniier  yoar  (iovernment  hee 
duly  recovered  ;«)  Ifeccived  for  our  use  withoui  admitting  of  any  excuse  or  I'retence  what  soever 
I'iliier  oi  p.i/iug  oui    leuUis,  or  of  any  Contraci,  Commission  or  Order  iVom  anv  Person  or 


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Persons  under  Colour  of  Lres  Patents  or  any  other  Grant  from  Us  We  haveing  reserved  all 
matters  of  Dispute  in  that  behalf  unto  our  Royall  Determi.uUion  :  And  of  your  Proceedings 
herein  you  are  from  time  to  time  to  give  an  account  unto  the  Commissioners  of  our  Treasury 
to  the  end  you  may  receive  our  further  directions  for  the  Disposalls  of  all  such  Treasure  @ 
K.ches  as  shall  bee  recovered  and  received  by  you  in  Iligiit  of  our  Admiralty  as  aforesaid  A.ul 
8oe  Wee  bid  you  Farwell.  From  our  Court  at  Whitehall  this  22^  day  of  October  1GS7.  In 
the  Third  year  of  Our  Reign 

By  His  Maty'  Command 

Sunderland  P 


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Governor  Dongart  to  the  Kiiuj. 

[Xew-Vork  Tapers,  I.  ■tJl).  ] 

May  it  pleas  Your  IMajestie. 

Since  Judge  Palmer  went  away  I  received  a  letter  from  the  Earle  of  TyrConell.  wherein  he 
let  s  me  know  that  U  will  be  requisite  for  your  Majesty's  service  that  I  goe  home. 

I  humbly  beg  your  Majestie  not  to  reguard  the  advantage  I  may  have  by  staying  here  for  I 

wltre  I  co'u  r"  '11  "'V'"'"  "''"'""  '  '"'="  '''''  >""^  """^'^'^  'J^'''"'  ^-  ^ ^^^^  place 
wiiere  1  couid  gett  millions.  ' 

Therefore  I  desire  you,  S^  in  case  this  ditll-rence  here  between  Your  Majesties  Subjects  and 
11  end,,  can  be  ended  at  home,  and  that  your  >rajest=e  tliinks  me  fitter  itr  vour  se.Jiee  there 
Ian  I  am  ui  t  ese  partes,  that  your  Majes.y  will  please  to  lay  your  coniands  "on  the  Secretary 
send  me  Orders,  it  bemg  in  my  instructions  not  to  stir  out  of  the  Coverment  without  leave. 

I  nr       "    [     '\V-,"'       •■"''"  '"  ""'  "''  ^""^"  "'■  "''^  ^■""'-  '"•"^•"'"■'  ^^'''i'-''  I  '"^ve  sent  to  the 
L  rds  of  Uur  Maj.."  t,...asury.  where  your  Majestic  will  find  I  am  much  in  debt  with  the 

ONUul  to  tins  Oove.ment,  winch  you.    Majestie  will  otherwise  be  continually  out  of  nurse  to 

.ntein  an.,  who  evr  comes  atier  me  will  cert: y  runn  your  Majestic  more  In  debt,  I     "  i.  " 

uaged  your  Majesties  Revenue  to  the  greatest  advantage  and  with  all  the  good  husbandly 
m  gnuib le.     ^e       had  not  owe.l  so  much  to  the  people  here,  if  M^  Santen  the  late  Collector 
had  not  Lmbezeled  three  thousand  poun.ls  of  the  Jfevenue. 

If  it  be  your  Majesties  pleasure  tiiat   I  be  sent  for  I  humbly  desire  your  Maj'-  that  S' 
Benjamin  Hat   urst  may  have  three  thousand  five  hundred  pounds  delivered  iim,  to  be  rem    t  d 
Inther.  whu.     1  beleive  will  satisfy  all  y  Debts  I  have  bin  forced  to  ..ontract  lu.n'. 
S   I  humbly  beg  your  Maj.'sty  to  pardon  the  {'resumption  .,f  lliis  letter,  being, 

Vour  Majestys.  most  dutiliill, 

mest  obedient  and  most  humble  Servant, 
New  Yorke  October  24""  ]()S7.  Tiio:  Do.voan 

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Ahstrad  of  Mr.  Santen\s  Memoranda  and  of  Governor  I)ongan\,  Anmver. 

[New- York  Papers,  I.  490.] 

Abstract  of  M'  Santen's  Memorand-  for  Abstract  of  Coll.  Dongan's  Answer 

a  charge  against  Coll.  Dongan  -E^ns-wer. 

1.  That  Coll  Dongan  endeavoured  to  engage        1.  Coll  Dongan  referrs  himself  to  the  Certifi- 

and  others  in  a  Trade  directly  to  France.  that  Coll.  Dongan  never  made  any  such  pro- 

„    ™,    ^  ,  , ,  Posall  to  them.     v.  Certificate. 

..  That  he  would  have  engaged  the  Com-       2.  He    refers    to    the    Certificat  of  Major 

pla  nant  with  h.ni  in  a  Trade  to  Newfoundland  Broholls  who  certifies  that  Coll  Dongan  ne  e 

and  commanded  h.m  to  lend  IGO"  of  the  Kings  was   in   Copartners  with  him   in  a  TraSeto 

mony  to  Maj^  Anthill  and  Major  Broholls  and  Newfbundhmd  that  10.."  of  that  mony  was  for 

retS  ;;;th  b"mlv'^/'"'  tl.ither  which  M'  Spragg  and  Gon  for  Maj^  DrohoU 'who  has 

rttuintd  NMtii  brandy  &  Luropean  Goods    on-  accounted  to  the  Governor  for  it 
trary  to  the  Act  of  Navigation. 

n.  That  he  stopt  sev"  vessels  bound  for  the        3.  Referr'd  to  the  certificate  of  W- Beakman 
U  reck    Ijelongmg   to    Frederick    Phillips   and    who  certified  tl,at  Coll.  Dongan  ne  .r  evact  d 

^z^::^ "'  """^  ^"^^ """  '"'^^^ '" ''  -^"'-^  -^  -^'^  ^"'"^  °*-  i>i.n. -rSh 

'  ■  Dongan  alledge?  he  stopt  them  till  tliey  gave 

security. 

wS^^  In*  V  "' n  \  ^T'"'""">"P  -'"^       "«  --  "--  — ned  in  Copartnership 

'    a(h  antagt.  man  who  was  partner  with  M'  Anthil  and  took 

the  ship  for  his  security  till  the  return  of  t'iS 
voyage. 

The  8hip  was  Dutch  taken  from  a  Privi>tecr, 
by  S"'  W"  Stapleton's  Commission  who  gave 
Beakman  the  Kings  share  and  lie  had  her 
condemned  at  \ew  York  to  mak^  her  dee  and 
paid  Coll  Dongan  ;i.j''  G'  S-i  or  one  S-"  part  of 

,           ,    „              .  ^'""  *""'*  ':""'l''""iation  as  by  certilicat  appears. 

G.    1  li.il  he  made  the  appraisers  undervalue  Denied, 
the  sloo|)  Lanhater  and  Cargo  condemned. 

7.  That  he  ordered  the  L"  Xeal  Campbell's  7.  (Jave  a  bill  of  store  for  the  10  p' 11  But  does 

:;r;::,!;:r:;i;:"""'  - "■«  -  "^  ■  :°;,z':L:;::r™' " ''-"  -  -  -" 

S  That  ,he  King's  (Klieer  was  stabb'd  by  a  8.  That  Vaughlon  recovering  of , he  wound  the 
Kotchman  as  he  was  se.zmg  goods  at  Amboy,  Scotchman  was  releas'd  at  his  Intercession  and 
vshereol  hu-  >eo.chman  was  acquitted  and  his    being  upon  charity,  upon  his  petition  ids  goods 

ment  of  his  Ma"  ( Xheers.  ,,,  j,,,.  i,,^,  ,„  ,,,„.^,,,^_ 

.».   1  hat  Coll.  Dongan  ordered  a  ciiarge  to  be        ».  'Ph..  SI 


5.  That  he  received  to  his  own  use  the 
King's  share  of  \\<"  Heaknian's  ship  condemned, 
pretending  to  have  discharged  the  said  ship. 


•urawn  up  against  iht-  Complainant  for  issuing   tc 


The  t^herills  took  no  other  notice  of  M'San- 


ng   ten's  Warr"  then  to  send  them  to  Coll  Dongan 


hi, 


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A\SWEIl. 


warrants  as  Collector  to  the  Sheriffs  for  Ueceiv-   wlio  thereupon  called   M--  Santen   before  the 
ing  Quit  Rents  and  Arrearages     Judge  Palmer    Councill  where  his  Answer  was  that  the  Lord 
having  giuen  his  opinion  that  the  Lord  Treasu-    Treasurer  did  so  in  England, 
rer's  letter  and  Instruccons  were  not  snfficient 
to  inipower  him  to  issue  Warr"  for  the  same. 

10.  That  he  discourages  the  King's  Ollicers        10.  Referr'd  to  the  Audit, 
being  not  willing  to  give  them  sudicient  allow- 
ances viz.  to  Francis  Barber  of  Staten  Island 

for  looking  after  tiie  Excise  there,  worth  IG"  lie 
allows  but  10'  for  himself  and  horses. 

11.  That  tlie  Complainant  lett  the  Excise  of  1 1.  That  tliere  was  no  ofter  made  for  the  Go- 
King  and  queen's  county  to  .M'  White  and  vernor's  licence  nor  hadd  Coll.  Dongan  10"  as 
others  for  30"  jjcr  ann.  and  that  offering  butt  is  alledged,  but  he  did  agree  with  Vaughan  and 
3"  10  for  tlie  Ciovernor's  license  Coll.  Dongan  iXicolis  for  10"  each  for  collecting  the  said  Ex- 
ordered  a  connnission  to  M"  \'anghan  and  M""   cise. 

Nicholis  to  collect  the  same  and  M'  ."^anten  to        And  \V">  Nichols  certifies  that  neither  he  nor 
advance  G"  to  them   and  when  they  brought    to  his  knowledge  M--  Vaughton  never  paid  his 
their  acco'  it  amounted  to  4-5"  for  one  year  and    Excellency  nmny  for  Licences  nor  made  any 
lU"  for  the  Ciovernor's  license  and  Coll.  Dongan    agreement  so  to  do. 
gave  them   the  4.5"  for  the  collecting  without 
allowing  ]the  0"  advanced  by  M'  .Santen. 

12.  Richard  Pretty  Surveyor  of  Albany  dis-  12.  J'retty  was  SherifT  of  the  County  and 
charged  from  his  place  without  W  Santen's  could  not  attend  and  Shaw  was  Surveyor  in  S' 
knowledge  and  one  Shaw  put  in  in  Satisflicon  Edm.  Andross'  time  and  it  is  said  he  behaved 
of    Salary   due    to    him    there    being   nothing    himself  well,  but  the  allegation  that  salarv  was 

due  to  him  is  untrue,  as  appears  by  the  Testi- 
mony Maj''  Baxter,  Coker  and  others  and  the 
receipt  under  Shaw's  hand. 

1:}.  Coll.  Dongan  has  already  given  an  Acco' 
v.liy  Smith  wa;;  turu'tl  out. 


alledged  against  Pretty. 


14.  That  upon  passing  of  the  patent  for  Al- 


13.  That  by  liis  influence  on  the  Councill, 
M'  Smith,  M''  Santen's  deputy,  was  laid  aside 
without  cause. 

14.  That  he  sold  the  pasture  of  Albany 
which  did  always  belong  to  the  Chief  OHiccr  bany,  this  land,  b.  ing  about  J-5  or  I (J  acres, 
of  the  Fort  and  I'asture  for  7()()"  of  which  was  contained  in  their  I'atent,  for  which  they 
Judge  Pahner  and  James  Craham  liad^jO"  each  did  not  pay  700"  as  is  alledged  but  promisell 
for  their  advice.  ;{0()"  in  lieu  of  the  established  fee  for  the  whole 

which  is  10' for  every  house  and  the  file  for 
every  hundred  acres. 

15.  That    he  gave  Judge  Palmer  lands  be-        |.5.  This  farm  paiil  but   lo"  per  ann.  wrack 
longing  to  the  King  at  East  Jersey  which  Pal-    Ri'ut  and  was  claimed  by  the  l'r()pri<'tors    of 
mer  sold  to  Caspar  Stennett  for  2'>U"  E:isl  Jersey,  so  that  it  was  past  to  Judge   Pal- 
mer for  his  obligation  to  pay  a  tine  of  (ill"  and 
20"  ])■■  auu  and  to  defend  the  King's  title. 


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Answer. 


16.  That  the  Rockway  neck  possessed  by 
the  Inhabitants  of  Hempstead  for  30  years  was 
granted  to  Judge  Pahner  and  tliey  forced  to 
submitt  he  being  Judge. 


17.  That  James  Graham  Attorney  General 
hath  induced  the  Gov'  to  hiy  oppressions  upon 
tlie  Inhabitants  in  a  manner  insupportable  con- 
straining them  to  bring  in  their  old  Patents  to 
take  new,  Exacting  sums  of  mony  ior  himself 
and  the  Governor  viz.  from  I\P  Itanslaw  200" 
from  the  town  of  Hempstead  100"  From  the 
Citty  of  York  300" 

IS.  That  being  recorded  he  prevailed  with 
the  Governor  to  give  the  Citty  all  waste  ground 
to  the  Damage  of  the  Inhabitants. 


IC.  The  Surveyor  accompanied  with  the 
Inhabitants  of  Hempstead  having  surveyed  it 
made  return  that  this  land  was  not  within  the 
bounds  of  Hempstead  whereupon  it  was  granted 
by  Patent  to  Judge  Palmer  who  upon  suit  with 
y'  Inhabitants  of  Hempstead  withdrew  himself 
leaving  the  managem'  of  the  Court  to  Judge 
Nichols. 

By  the  old  Patents  there  wag  no 
acknowledgm'  to  the  King  wherefore  without 
the  least  murmur  they  have  Renewed  their 
Patents  with  a  Reservation  of  Quit  Rents  to 
the  King. 

That  he  received  200"  from  Ranslaw  in  lieu 
of  his  Perquisits. 

From  Hempstead  GC"  "r.  Cattle. 

From  >iew  York  300" 

IS.  The  wast  Land  granted  to  the  Town  is 
a  Dock  which  at  their  own  charge  they  got 
from  tho  sea. 


Abstract  of  Article.^  agaimt  3fr.  Santen  with  the  Proofs,  and  Mr.  Santen\s  Answer 

with  Memoranda. 


Abstract  of  Art :  ags'  M' 
banten 


[New- York  Entry,  II.  1:30.] 

Abstracts  of  Proofs  ag"  M' 
iSauten 


Abstract  of  M'  Sautens  An- 
swer 


1  That  contrary  to  his  com-  1  John  Smith  his  Deputy  @  1  That    the    OlHcers    were 

mission    and    Instructions    he  Book  Keep'  is  Surveyor,  John  approved  by  the  Governor  and 

hath     commissionated     under  Harlow  brought  out  of  England,  most  of  them  recommended  by 

olhcers  (or  y  Customs  and  hath  by  AP  Santen  @  sent  by  him  him 

employed  his  own  Servants  in  into  Kiiglaiid  mi  his  occasions 

such  ollices  as  should  have  been  i.-,  Searcher  @  Land  Wayter 


a  cheque  upon  him 


2  That  being  unfitt  to  exe- 
cute his  ollice  he  has  managed 
it  by  a  Deputy  who  has  brought 


V.  C/itirgc  bij'orc  Con  mill  Art. 
2.  i^  14.  V.  Amwer  lu  Eiiqiti- 
rlts  I'dfrr.  32 

2    V.  C/Kirge  All ;  17. 


2  Denied 


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the  accompts  into  such  Disorder 
that  noe  computficion  can  be 
made  of  the  Revenue 

3  That  hee  hath  not  made 
distinct  Entries  of  Goods  im- 
ported @  exported  with  the 
Names  of  the  Persons,  ships 
and  Masters,  as  bv  the  act  for 
Establishing  tlie  Revenue  is 
Presci  ibed,  nor  kept  exact  Accts 
of  niony  received 

4  That  contrary  to  tlie  said 
Act  he  Las  permitted  APchants 
to  enter  in  Gross 


6  That  contrary  to  his 
Instructions  he  has  trusted  sev' 
psons  for  Custom 


6  That  contrary  to  his 
Instructions  he  iiath  granted 
Bills  of  Store  for  divers  Parcells 
of  Goods 


Proofs 


3  The  Books  contain  only 
Duplicates  of  Promiscuous 
Entries     V.  Ch.  Art.  3" 


Answer 


3  Denied. 


7  That  contrary  to  orJc 
he  permitted  a  Parcell  of 
Elepiiauts  Teeth  @  other  Mer- 
chandize to  be  shipped  on  board 
the  ship  Beaver  being  suspected 
to  be  brought  from  Africa 


4  Appears  by  the  Books  No. 
1.  fol.  7.  26.  57.  60.  64.  99. 101. 
102.  106.  116.  121.  122.  123. 
142.  No.  3.  fol  9.  33.  35.  40. 
41.  42.  40.  4'"!.  52.  01.  64.  72. 
V.  Ch:  Art  4 

5  He  delivered  to  the  Gov™' 
a  List  of  Debts  amounting  to 
874"  12'  tho'  many  of  them 
were  foimd  by  tlie  auditors  to 
have  been  rec"*  by  him  V.  Cha. 
Art.  56 

6  By  his  answer  before  the 
Governm'  &  Council  pag  16.  he 
has  acknowl''  to  have  granted 
Bills  of  Store  to  th^  Value  of 
49"  15'  ir'  a.  \  it  appears  by 
the  Books  No.  1.  fol.  14.  144. 
No.  2.  fo.  17.  to  163.  iVo.  3  fol. 
4  to  124 

7  The  (Jovcrnor  ordered  the 
goods  should  remain  in  the 
Kings  Warehouse  til  security 
was  given  to  answer  the 
Denumds  of  the  Royall  Com- 
pany     r.  C/ia :  Art ;  :•  0  : 


4  Referred  to  the  Books  of 
Entries. 


5  That  the  Governor  desired 
him  to  Give  [trust]  to  one 
Drano  and  severall  others  who 
threatened  to  carry  their  Goods 
to  East  Jersey 

6  That  the  Bills  of  Store  for 
Three  years  last  past  amounf* 
to  only  49"  odd  mony  which 
was  mostly  to  Masters  of  Ships 


7  That  the  Govern""*  gave 
order  that  the  Master  should 
give  security  or  that  the  Goods 
should  be  8hlp[)ed  off  in  some 
sliipp  bound  for  England  which 
was  accordingly  done  in  the 
Siiip  Beaver  for  London  of 
which  Notice  was  given  to  the 
African  Company  by  a  Lrc  to 
is'  Ben :  Bathurst  Uial  before 
the  shipp  was  i-ntred  the  master 
@  four  of  the  nuirriners  made 
oath  thev  had  not  traded  witiiin 


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8  That  he  caused  Goods  to 
be  shipped  by  his  verbal  order 
contrary  to  an  Act  of  Council 


9  He  omitted  to  take  bonds 
of  the  Master  of  the  New  York 
Pink  who  carried  of  sev'  Ele- 
phants Teeth  w""  out  Entry 

10  That  Contrary  to  order 
lie  has  not  taken  security  of  the 
Wayters  of  the  Custom  House 

11  That  he  has  refused  to 
render  due  ace"  of  the  Customs 
and  Excises  in  contempt  of  sev' 
orders  in  Councill  of  20  Sep. 
7.  25  Oct.  1  &  15  Nov  16SC 

12  That  he  refused  to  de- 
liver his  accts  to  the  Governor, 
for  two  years  and  then  only 
brought  in  Copies  of  Entries 
but  no  Account 

13  That  being  found  by  the 
Aiulit  of  his  first  Accts  a  very 
considerable  Debtor  to  iiis  Mat* 
he  was  ordered  to  bring  in  a 
Weekly  accompt  of  the  Cus- 
toms which  he  has  neglecf"  @ 
refused  to  do 

14  He  has  refused  to  bring 
in  what  he  was  indebted  to  the 
King 


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15  He  has  taken  a  greater 

Salary    than    his    eo ission 

doth  allow  him,  and  has  given 
large  Salarys  to  his  Servants 
without  any  Establishment  or 
order 

\'or,.  HI. 


^'«°"''«  Answers 

the  Charters  of  the  Royall  Com- 
^  ™,     ^  ,  P''"y  or  East  India  Company. 

.     ,.^r,  I"-  ''   ^"''"^  ''"        ^  ^»  "P*^"  Boat  bound  for 

bept  86  he  ,s  directed  to  suffer  long  Island  was  entred  but  the 
no  goods  to  be  shipp-  without  Warr"  not  given  out:  and  the 
h.s  Warrant  or  his  Deputys  (ioods  proving  according  to  the 
» .  CA.  Art:  16.  Warrant  bee  ord.^red  the  Boat 

to  be  dismist 
9  0 


10    V:  a,:  Art:  21 


11    V:  Ch:  Art:29 


12   V.  Ck:  Art:  20 


10  It  was  not  usual  to  take 
Bond  of  the  under  ollicers 

11  Referred  to  his  Accompts 


13    V:  (7,:  Art:  21 


12  lie  never  refused  but  that 
after  a  long  Fitt  of  Sickness 
His  Excellency  forced  him  to 
bring  the  Warrants  and  books 
before  he  could  peruse  them 

13  That  it  is  impossible  to 
give  a  weekly  accompt  of  the 
Revenue  @the  Disbursenu'uts 
That  by  the  Lord  Treasurers 
Instructions  Six  Weeks  are 
alk)\ved  and  the  Accompts  are 
to  be  sent  to  M'  Blathwayt. 

14  The  dilfereuce  touching 
Salary  to  himself  and  the  under 
( (flicers  referred  to  his  Mat'  the 
accompts  being  before  my  Lord 
Treasurer 
!•'•  By  his  commission  he  is        lo    Referred    to    his   Matvs 
allowed    200"  p'  an.  the  sanu'    Determination 
which  was  in  W  Edmund  An- 
dros's   time  of  which  100"   j)' 
an.  is  for  under  ofKcers  Af  San- 
ten  charges  for  his  own  Salary 
SOO"  for  :3  years  at  200"  p-^  an. 
03 


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16  That  he   hath   been  ne- 
gligent in  collecting  the  Excise. 


17  That  he  has  kept  no  dis- 
tinct account  of  the  Revenue  of 
each  County 

IS  That  in  March  1085  he 
received  the  Excise  at  N  York 
for  11  o  Gallons  of  Itum  sent  to 
Albany.  Ordering  y*  Collector 
there  to  pass  it  without  gang- 
ing @  gave  tlie  King  110  Cre- 
dit for  the  money 


PllOOFS 

and  for  the  Land-Wayter  & 
Searcher  100'  p'  Ann.  for  his 
Deputy  50"  for  an  ace"  40"  for 
transcribing  Books  30"  for  his 
Deputies  Diet  20"  for  a  wayter 
20"  for  Harlow's  employment 
in  the  Kings  service  @  for  his 
Diet  20"  for  two  Voyages  by 
Harlow  into  England  1C2  and 
being  ordered  to  allow  12'  in 
the  pound  to  the  Collector  at 
Albany  he  has  charged  50"  p' 
ann.  Ails'-  to  Lkj:  P.  46  V.  Ch: 
An :  2;l 

16  There  is  no  ace"  for  the 
Excise  of  the  Comity  of  Rich- 
mond nor  West  Chester,  but 
RP  Santen  says  he  has  bond  for 
mony  payable  in  March  168? 
but  the  man  is  worth  nothing. 
Ans.  to  enquiries  P.  34. 

The  Collector  of  Esopus  had 
not  accompted  in  3  years  @ 
Coll  Dongan  bringing  him  to 
acconipt  bee  did  it  confusedly 
for  ab'  200"  only  pretending  the 
Acct'  were  burnt  (3)  that  County 
is  now  lett  110"  V.  Ans.  to  Li(f 
p.  33  Long  Island  was  worth 
52"  ]'.  an.  @  he  refers  to  the 
Audit  for  y'  present  value  Aiis. 
to  fiK/:  P  34.  And  for  y«  E. 
End  of  Long  Island  Z' 35.  And 
for  y  acct  of  Dukes  County  & 
Cornwall  p.  36  V.  Ch.  An  :  i) 

17  V.  Ch.  An:  12. 


Answer 


Denied 


17  Referred  to  M'Blath way t 


IS  Appears  by  his  letter  to        18  It  is  placed  to  the  Deputy 
Rob'  Livingstone  sub-Collector    Collectors  xVccount 
at  Ail)any  dat  Kt.  March  16^5. 
V.  Cli.  An:  5 


tliwayt 
Dt'piity 


Articles 

10  That  hee  sent  a  Hogs 
head  of  Uuiii  to  Albany  witli- 
out  making  Entry  or  Paying 
duty 

20  That  hee  has  neglectd  to 
receive  the  Duty  of  10.  P.  Cent, 
due  by  Act  of  Assembly  from 
Indian  Traders 

21  That  hee  has  concealed 
several  sums  of  mony  or  Goods 
Collected  for  the  Quittrents 


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19  Acknowledged    by    him        19    That    hee    sent    it    for 
pretending  it  was  for  his  own    Returns 
use    V.  Cha.  Art.  25 


22  That  he  scandalized  the 
Court  of  Exchequer  and  con- 
trary to  his  oath  as  Councilor 
absented  himself  when  the 
Kings  Concerns  were  debated 
and  he  was  required  to  attend 
there. 

23  That  hee  has  openly 
vilylied  and  reproach"'  the  Gov- 
ernor saying  his  Conunission 
was  as  good  as  his,  that  he  was 
not  acconiptable  to  him  but  to 
the  King  and  Lord  Treasurer 

21  That  he  sent  Afessages  to 
the  Governor  telling  him  it  was 
not  such  |)ityful  fellows  as  were 
about  him  that  he  was  seeking 
to  Ruin  but  it  was  at  y'  Head 
itself  tiiat  he  was  striking 


20  By  the  Books  noe  Credit 
is  given  for  Indian  Traders  in 
New  York  Long  Island  Rich- 
mond &  W  Chester.  V.  Ch.  An  8 

21  Severall  I'orters  swear 
that  by  Capt"  Santen's  order 
they  measured  400.  Shippells 
of  Wheat  @  99  Bushells  @  3 
Quarters  out  of  the  Kings  (ira- 

nary  for  which  there  is  no  creditt 
in  y"  Books.  By  his  answer 
before  y«  Council  page  9.  he 
acknowledges  to  have  rec'd  4" 
@  4  Bushells  of  wheat  with 
wch  he  says  hee  acquainted 
Coll  Dongau  as  also  some  Corn 
delivered  for  the  Governor's  use 
V.  Clia.Art.  13. 
22   V.  Cha.  Art.  30 


20  M'  Graham  was  against 
the  Bill  to  make  Indian  Goods 
pay  that  Duty  at  the  first  land- 
ing 

21  Thee  Governor  has  re- 
ceived all  Rents  except  for 
Stenits  Farm  and  some  Wheat 
delivered  by  the  Governors 
orders  and  to  his  use 


22  Denied 


23   V.  Ch.  An.  32 


21    r.  a,,,.  Art.  33 


24  That  upon  some  words 
arising  upon  a  Seizure  dis- 
charged by  the  Governor  His 
Excellency  pusht  at  the  Re- 
spondent with  his  Cane  upon 
which  in  his  Passion  he  might 
utter  some  extra vagniit  words 
for  which  be  begs  his  Excellen- 
cy's Pardon 


■^ 


m 


500 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Answer 


Articles  Proofs 

2-5  That  in  his  answer  before        25   V.  fiis  answrr  An  V  mid       2.'5 
the  Conncil,  he  has  treaf  tiie    i/w  order  of  Siisjxiislon. 
Kings  attorney  wit!)  the  name 
of    Scandalous     Libeller     for 
i.iiibiting  a  charge  ag"   him 
at  .'ording  to  his  Duty 

IMEMd 

After  hearing  M'  Santen  in  the  Treury  Chambers,  and  the  stating  his  Accompts  there  it  wiis 
agreed  that  he  should  assign  to  iiis  Mat''  all  sneh  Debts  as  were  owing  to  him  in  New  York. 
And  the  following  commission  was  grantd  to  M'  Mathew  Plowman  to  be  Collector  of  N  York  : 


<''inimisf.i.)n  of 


•^^^"^'*  ^'"^  Second  by  the  Grace  of  (Jod,  King  of  England  Scotland  P'rance  @ 
l'.';,'i'n,,^i"Kx ''  ireland  Defender  of  the  Faith  &c  to  all  to  whom  llies-j  Presents  shall  come 
Creeling.  Whereas  by  an  Instrument  made  under  our  hand  and  Scale  bearing 
date  the  17"'  day  of  Febry  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  Christ  10s2.  Wee  did  by  the  name 
of  James  Duke  of  York  apixjjnt  Lucas  Santen  (ienf  Collector  @  Ifeceiver  of  New  York 
@  its  Dependencies  to  collect  @  receive  all  @  all  maimer  of  Duties,  dues  @  Ifevenues 
which  shoidd  grow  due  to  us,  for  Clustoms,  Excise,  (Juitt  rents  or  by  any  other  manner 
or  way  whatsoever.  To  hold  the  said  Place  with  the  Fee  @  Salary  of  iX'OO.  P.  ann.  out 
of  our  ifevcnue  o''  iN   York  or  in  default  thereof  by  our  Treasurer  or  Receiver  (Jeneral  for 

>'■  ti being  during  our  JMca.sure  as  by  the  said  lustrum'  may  an|)ear.     N'ow   Know   Ykk 

That  we  have  revoked.  Determined  ffj,  made  void  and  by  these  IVesents  do  revoke,  .letermin 
and  make  void  the  instrument  @  writing  before  recited  and  all  powers  («i  authority s  therein 
mentioned  or  thereby  granted  to  the  said  Lucas  Santen  and  know  ye  further  that  Wee  reposing 
especial  Trust  ^ri).  Cunlidence  in  tin;  ability,  care,  («;  Fidelity  of  our  Trusty  @  Well  beloved 
Malt  Plowman  (ientleman  of  our  especiall  (iraee,  certen  knowlec^^e,  @  meer  motion  Have 
onlaim-d  constituted  and  appointed  ami  by  these  Presents  doe  ordain,  constitute  and  appoint 
him  the  said  Matlu-w  I'lowman  in  the  Hoom  «;  I'lace  of  the  said  F.ucas  Santen  our  Collector  I'o) 
Ifeceiver  of  New  York  and  its  Depcndancies  in  America  @  [to]  Levy  C«)llect  m  receive  all  and 
all  manner  of  duties.  Dues  (v/;  Uevenucs  which  shall  there  from  lime  to  lime  grow  due  to  us  for 
Customs,  Excise,  (iiiilt  Kcnis  or  hy  anv  other  manner  or  way  whatsoever.  And  liir  ihe  care 
and  Pains  of  the  said  Matthew  Plowman  in  [u]  al/uit  the  execution  of  the  said  ollice  d?, 
Iniploynu  lit  — Wee  have  given  rt)  granted  @  by  these  presents  doe  give  and  grant  unto  Hie 
said  Matthew  Plowman  the  Fee  or  Salary  of  Two  liun^ired  pounds  l».  ann.  of  Lawful  Ei;glish 
mony  out  of  our  l{e\enue  of  N  Ymk  aforesaid  lo  be  retained  in  his  own  hands  or  in  delimit 
thereof  out  of  any  other  our  ifevenne  or  Treasure  (Quarterly  at  the  Feasts  of  the  llinh  of  our 
Lord  Christ  the  aimuncialion  of  the  Idessed  Virgin  .Mary  ihe  nnlivily  of  St  John  IJaplist  (<?,  St 
.Michel  Ihe  Arch  Angel  by  even  ;«>,  eipial  Portions.  The  first  payineiil  thereof  lo  comnieiice 
from  the  Feast  of  St  riichel  the  Arch  Angel  now  last  past,  'I'o  Have,  hold,  exercise  and  enjoy 
the  said  oHice  @  employment  (o)  to  receive  @  lake  the  said  Fe,-  or  Salary  200"  P.  an.  and  all 
other  I'rollilts  and  advantages  lo  the  saiil  odice  beloimiiig  unto  y'  said  .Matthew  Plowman  for  i.u} 
during  «)er  Pleasure  in  as  ample  manner  as  liie  said  I, mas  Santen  hath  held  ;«)  I'lijoyed  or 
might  or  ought  lo  have  liehi  or  .  nioyed  Uic  same.     And  i;ist!y  we  do  hereby  aulh(iri/e  ami 


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roqu.re  all  officers  and  ministers  wl.on.  it  shall  or  may  concern  to  make  allowance  of  the  said 
>Sa  ary  o  200"  P.  an„.  to  the  said  Mattlu.v  I'iown.n,  according  to  the  true  intent  and  meaning 
of  these  Presents  without  any  further  Warrant  or  Direction  in  that  hehalf.  1.x  Witness  whereof 
vvee  have  caused  these  our  Letters  to  made  I'atents  Witness  our  self  at  Westminster  the  4'" 
day  ol  Nov.  In  the  third  year  of  our  lleign 

By  writt  of  Privy  Seal 

Trever  Daulinge 


<    H    »    11    » 


IiLffravtiom  to  Matthew  J't<»n,i,ni. 

[Xi'W-Vnrli  Ijilry,  H.  Un  ] 

Instructions  for  our  Trusty  @  Wehelov'd  Matthew  Ph.wman,  IN,,-  <  ),ir  t'ollect' 
iM.l  Itecciver  of  our  Kevenue  on  our  Province  of  .\  V„rk  and  the  Territories 
de|)endiug  thereon  in  America 

WiimiKAs  hy  our  connnission  hearing  .hit.'  the  -l'"  di.y  of  \ov  10>^7  Wee  have  thought  fitt  to 
.onsiaule  ^,  appoint  you  the  sai.l  Matthew  Plownuu.  to  h.-e  our  Collector  &-  iJecivcr  ol  all  our 
Ueyenues  .u  the  I'rovince  of  \  York  @  the  Territories  depending  thereon  in  America,  you  are 

to  litt  your.sell  with  all  convenient  sp 1  ;^  to  repair  to  our  said  Province 

And  heing  there  arrived,  you  are  carefully  and  .liligently  from  time  to  lime,  to  gather,  colled, 
(p  receive,  all  Rents,  (iuitt  iJents,  ])utieH.  Customs.  Excise,  Escheats,  Fines,  Forfeitures,  and 
Impositions  whatsoever  arisingor  hecoming  due  to  us  or  ( )ur  ( ;overiim..nt  within  our  said  Province 
And  for  the  Letter  collecting  and  receiving  of  all  rafs,  Customs  ^;  Dmies  arising  ®  payal.le 
unto  us  up.M.  (ioods  Imported  or  exported  out  of  the  said  I'rovince,  vou  are  to  make  @  keep 
perfect  ®  distinct  Entries  of  all  Coods.  importe.l  jr^  exported  of  alf  monies  or  value  of  mony 
hy  you  revived  for  the  Customs  of  all  (m.o.Is  &  Mc.chaudi/es,  as  wel!  Forreigu  Coo.is  imported 
toN^ork..rtoany  Parts  within  the  Kiver  or  Channell  of  New  York  or  Iludsons  Uiver  as 
Coods  ol  the  Country  which  shall  he  hrought  hither  together  with  the  names  of  the  respective 
P'soiis  Irom  whom  you  .shall  receive  the  same 

You   shall  not  give  CreiHl  to  uv  trust  any  Merch-  or  any  other  Persons  in  the  forhearance  of 

ready  mony  or  Coo.is  in Ihen-of  in  payment  of  those  Customs  hut  shall  r.-ceive  all  Customs 

upon  passing  Imtries,  unless  in  such  casi-s  where  you  shall  ivceive  positive  .iirections  from  our 
(.overnor  m  Chief  un.l.-r  his  hmds  in  that  hehalf  and  you  are  t..  take  esp.rial  care  that  all  Iho 
said  Customs  hoth  in  an.I  out  he  received  in  money  or  (ioods  ad  \alorem  in  such  nnumer  «« 
formerly  hath  hcen  accustomed  in  that  our  Province,  takeii  g  care  to  .lispose  of  th.'sai,!  (loods 
so  as  may  he  hest  f.u-  our  a.lvantage  hy  Direction  of  <»,„•  <;ovcrnor  or  Commander  in  Chief 

^ou  shall  not  grant  any  liill  of  Sight  ,„•  Sullcrauce  for  the  landing  of  any  (ioods  or 
Merchan.l./es  hut  only  to  .uch  Persons  who  shall  make  oath  hefi.re  our  (ioverm.r  in  chief  or 
or  whom  he  shall  appoint  to  revive,  the  same,  that  Ihey  have  neither  Invoice,  Letter  or  other 
advice,  wherehy  to  make  known  the  true  content  of  such  (ioods,  for  which  tliev  desire  such 
hill  of  sight  or  siiireraiHV  unless  all  the  (ioods  shall  he  hrnuulit  into  our  Wanh^,,/.:- 

Ami  in  Case  of  any    Diller.-nce  arising  fwixt  yourself  or  other  vour  Inlermur  (  Mlicers  @  the 


io 


;,\''  ■?, 


tt:.]'' 


502 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Merchant  or  Trader,  upon  iicc-l'  of  Collecting  our  Customs  or  estimating  the  value  thereof,  sucii 
Diftbrenco  shall  be  determined  by  tlie  ordinary  Majistrates  of  the  Place  or  otherwise  as  hath 
been  hitherto  accustomed 

You  shall  not  directly  nor  indirectly  either  in  your  own  name  or  the  name  or  names  of 
any  other  Person  or  Persons  or  in  any  Company  or  Partnership  with  any  other  Trade  as  a 
merchant  for  yourself  or  as  a  Factor  or  Agent  for  any  other  in  or  for  any  goods.  Wares  cr 
Merchandizes  whatsoever 

And  Whereas  we  liave  formerly  directed  tliat  all  Shipps  @  Vessels  coming  within  or  passing 
up  the  IHver  or  Channell  of  N  York  or  Hudson's  Uive-  should  be  obliged  to  make  entries  of 
their  Lading  at  our  Citty  @  J'ort  of  N.  York,  you  are  never  the  less  to  permitt  all  shipps  @ 
vessels  bomid  for  N  Perth  in  our  Colony  of  East  N  Jersey  to  go  directly  thither  w'thout  toudiing 
at  N  York  or  being  carried  thither  until  further  order.  Provided  always  that  the  C;overmnent  of 
East-.\ew-Jersey  do  suifer  such  IVrson  or  I'ersons  as  siiall  be  appointed  by  the  Governor  in 
Chief  of  our  said  Province  of  New  York  or  yourself  peaceably  @  quietly  to  receive  @  collect 
for  our  use  the  same  Customs  @  Imposts  as  are  usually  paid  at  New  York  for  such  Shipps  and 
their  lading. 

You  shall  constantly  make  @  give  to  our  (.'ov'  or  Connnander  in  chief  of  New  York  for  the 
time  being  and  to  our  Trusty  and  well  beloved  Will  IJlathwayt  our  Surveyor  Auditor  (!enera! 
of  our  llevenues  in  America  '^  his  Deputy  a  Just  £^,  true  acct  of  all  such  Duties,  moMi.'s  or 
Cioods  Kents  or  Imposts  soe  to  be  by  ynu  revived  or  otherwise  accruing  unto  us  within  our  said 
Province  (§!  of  yo.ir  issuing  the  sauu-  as  often  as  he  or  they  shall  dennmd  the  sanu.  and  you 
shall  duly  answer  and  pay  all  such  sunnns  as  shall  at  any  time  In"  remaining  in  your  Hands  to 
such  Person  or  Persons  to  whom  the  same  shall  be  ordered  by  the  Warrant  of  writing  „f  our 
Banl  Governor  in  chief  @  not  otherwise  ui)on  any  acct  whatsoever 

You  shall  likewise  carefully  transmitt  unto  the  said  William  I'-lathwavt  Ksq"  every  six  months 
or  oftuer  a  fair  State  ^  distinct  ace'  examined  by  his  I),.putv  (with  the  particular  vouchers)  „f 
all  Rents.  Uevenues,  Customs,  Excise,  Prizes,  Fines,  Forfeitures,  Ks.^heals,  Sei/.ures,  Duties  «^ 

Promts  whatso..ver  accr g  to  us  ^,  our  tlovenunent  in  New  V<.rk  ^  „f  all  moneys  and  vah^ 

ot  moneys  rec'  and  issued  by  you  pursuant  to  the  orders  aiu!  Warrants  „f  „u,'(;.,vernor  in 
Chief  as  aforesaid  and  of  all  arrears  (lu.>  unto  us  together  with  the  names  habitations  and  Scllle- 
meuts  of  all  such  I'ersons  as  shall  remain  in  arrear  of  their  pavments  as  also  Duplicats  of  the 
saul  Accts  (S)  Papers  by  the  next  opportunity  in  ..r.l.T  to  b.-e  ...vamined  by  bin.  and  pres.'nted  to 
the  commissioners  of  our  Treary  .u-  High  Trear  for  the  linu'  being  Ibr  lh..ir  approbalhu,  or 
Disallowance  of  the  Particulars  tlierein  contaim-d  acconling  to  the  course  ^  Practic-  in  v'  like 

cas,  s  within  (u.r  Kingdom  of  F.nglan.I  an.)  in  ..rder  to  r iv  ilu'lr  Directions  from  time  to  lime 

for  the  Improvement  of  our  said  Ifcveiiue 

And  to  the  emi  you  may  make  @  return  a  Pfect  ace"  of  all  n-cei|)ls  and  Payrn"  vou  an-  to 
keep  distimt  a;  Ple.t  Kutries  ,.f  the  Particular  IJranches  of  our  Revenue  in  Severall  Hooks  to 
be  provided  [^.  kept  by  you  for  that  purpose.  And  so  transmitt  unto  V  said  William  nialhwavi 
a  particular  Catalogue  or  Ledger  Hook  of  all  su.h  Persons  as  an-  answerable  to  u.s  lor  anv  RentH 

or  other  Payments  whatsoever  by  ream t   any    Lands  hel.l  by  tluin  of  Hi,.  Cn.wn  or  by 

\ertue  of  any  other  ('(mcesHion  or  obligalj.ui  vvhatsoever  as  also  the  particular  Si-ns  or  Value 

of  money  for  which  such  Persons  s ,|  .•Imrge.l  an.l  shall  1...  in.h.bl...l  lo  us  from  time  lo  time 

together  with  copies  of  all  r.awHumI  Publick  Acts,  eoneerning  our  Revenue  in  'hat  our  Provin.e 
And  you  arr  likewise  every  six  months  to  transmitt  as  aforesaid  a  Catalogue  of  Entries  of  all 


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Goods  or  Conimoditios  imported  or  ExporttMl  tog.-tliiT  witli  tlie  names  of  tlie  Sliipps  @,  ace'  of 
their  Biirtlieu,  Cuiiiis,  and  men  and  names  of  tlie  masters  @  wlietlier  Iwiind  mid  Generally  yon 
nre  to  keep  a  constant  correspondence  with  our  said  Surveyor  @  Auditor  Generall  touching 
our  Revenue  there  @  to  send  unto  him  liy  all  opportunities  all  such  Informations  as  shall  occur 
to  you  relating  thereunto 

Lastly  and  in  regard  it  may  happen  that  there  may  be  some  tilings  which  cannot  be  so  well 
foreseen  here,  as  observed  by  our  (Jovernor  there,  when  you  shall  be  upon  the  place,  you  are 
therefore  to  observe  and  follow  such  furtiier  Rules  @  Directions  as  you  shall  from  time  to  time 
receive  from  him  for  the  managingcollccting&accomptingof®  for  Our  .Said  Revenue,  provided 
the  same  be  not  contrary  to  the  ord.Ts  @  Directions  given  unto  you  or  to  be  given  by  us  or  the 
Connnissioners  of  our  Treary  or  High  Trear  for  the  time  being.  Given  at  our  Court  at  Whitehall 
this  i:j"'  day  of  December  Ids?  In  the  third  vear  of  our  Reisin 
15y  his  Maty'  Command 

!^r\r)Ei!t,Axr>  P 


W'arriDit  authorizing  <,'i»', riior   Ihnujun  to  pvoUH  th-  Fire  yafio)i\: 

[X.«  Vi.rk  Khlr),  II.  liW.  ] 

Trusty  @  well  beloved  wee  greet  you  well.     Wee  linve  been  made  acquainted  by  our  Letter 
to  our  right  Trusty  @  right  well    beloved  cousin  i^i  Councilor  Robert  Karie  of  Sunderland 
rit"si(h'nt  of  our  council  and  our  I'rincijial  Secretary  of  State  dated  the  V'  day  of  Sept'  last  past, 
and  by  our  J'apers  (niiismitted  by  you  with  the  late  attempt  that  has  been  made  by  the  French 
upon  the  rive  Nations  or  Cantcms  of  liKliiins,  who  from  all  times  have  submitted  themselves  to 
our  (iovernnient  and  by  their  acknowledgements  of  our  Sovereignty  are  become  our  Subjects  as 
also  with  the  injurious  proceedings  of  the  l'"rencli  in  surprising  anil  detaining  in  Canada,  divers 
of  our  subjects,  as  well    Indians,  as  others.     Wee  do   therefore  think  litt    that  upon  receii>t 
hereof  you  tbrtliwith  ilemand  from  the  Governor  of  Canada,  the  setting  at    liberty  our   said 
Subjects  as  well   Indians  as  others  surprised  by  them  in  the  lawfull  |iioseiulioii  ot  their  'iVaile 
together  with  the  restitucn  of  their  Goods,  and  ellecis:     And  as  wee  are  sensible  of  what 
great   pnjiidice  it  may  be  to  us,  and  our  Subjects,  if  any  lucroachnient    be  allowed    on   our 
Dominions  or  the  French   |)ermitted  to  invade  our  Territories  or  to  annoy  our  subjects  wilnout 
a  due  care  in  us  to  preservi<  the  I'eace  uf  our  (iovernnient,  and  (o  give  all  due  protection  to 
sikIi  as  have  brought   ilienis.'lves  under  our  Subjection:      Wee  do  therefore   hereby  charge  ,£^ 
reipiire  yi)U,  to  give  notice  at  the  same  time  to  the  said  Governor  of  Canada,  that  upon  mature 
consideration  we  have  iboughl  lit!  to  own   the  live  nationti  or  Cantons  tif  Indians,  viz"  The 
M.upiaes,  Senccas,  ( 'ayong.s,  <  (neydes,  and  ( )|,ondagues,  as  our  Subjects,  and  resolve  to  protect 
them  as  such,  so  as  nevertheless  upon  Information  of  any   Injiirv  oHi'red,  or  which   shall    be 
oll'ered  or  done  by  them  to  anv  of  the  subjects  of  our  good  brother  the  most  Christian  King,  to 
caiixe  as  we  do  hereby  direct  you,  to  cause  entire  salisfaction  to  be  inadi'  for  y  same,  and  tliu 
liKliaiiH  with   '    Id  (rom  disturbing  the    Freiu-li  in   any  manner  whatsoever  Provided  they  do 
!l!!^^!a!lt  on  I,         part^  ln>i!i  niiikuig  \\  arf  upnii  ilu-se  rulians  our  Subjerts  or  doing  liiern  any 


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injury.  And  in  cnse  the  IVopU-  of  Canada  sliail  notwitlistaiuling  tiiis  Declaration  perscvoru  in 
iiiva.ling  our  Dominions  and  annoying  tlioso  Indians  you  are  with  tlie  utmost  of  your  power  to 
defend  and  i)rotect  tliem,  and  if  need  si.all  re.iuire  to  levy,  Arm,  and  employ  all  persons 
residing  within  your  (iovermn'  in  tli."  resisting  @  withstanding  the  Invasion  or  attempts  of  the 
French,  and  them  if  there  shall  he  occasion  to  pursue  in,  or,  out  of  tiie  limits  of  your  said 
Covernni'  and  to  do  and  execute  all  and  eviy  other  thing  which  you  shall  lind  necessary  for 
the  protecting  our  sul.je.ts  and  preserving  our  Rights  in  thes..  I'arts,  and  for  the  Letter 
perlormance  thereof,  We  do  herehy  give  you  full  power  @  authority  to  erect  and  huild  such 
l-orts  Castles  @  Platforms  and  in  such  Place  or  J'laces  as  to  you  shall  seem  requisite  for  this 
service,  and  in  Case  it  shall  lia|)pen  that  upon  this  occasion  the  Ayde  or  Assistance  of  our 
neighhouriug  Colonies  may  he  usefnll,  you  are  to  givi^  notice  thereof  to  our  Sev"  (iovernors  (a^ 
i'roprietors  in  any  of  our  I'lantacons  upon  the  continent  of  America,  to  whom  we  have  already 
sent  orders  to  alli.rd  you  such  lu^lp  as  th.^  Kxigen.'y  shall  re(iuire :  And  for  so  doing  tliis  shall 
he  your  Wi.rrant  (liven  at  our  Court  at  Whitehall  the  10'"  day  of  Xovemher  IG^>7  in  the  third 
year  of  our  Keign 

P>y  his  Maf*  command 


f  ■ 


•if'. 


Oj',/er  to  (roreriKir  /k»hj<t/i  for  flu-  (Usvfloii  of  /Am////V/(  .v, 

tN',H-Y..rk  I'.tiln,  II.  IT'.i.  ] 

Trusty  and  Weilheloved  We.-  greet  you  w.-ll  Wheivas  lor  the  composing  of  seiierall  disput.'s 
and  DilVerences  that  have  aris.'u  hetween  (uir  S„hj,.,'ts  ami  the  Suhjects '.,f  our  good  Itroth.T 
th.-  m,)st  Christian  King  in  America  and  lor  the  preventing  further  occasions  of  controversy  in 
those  Parts  Wee  have  lately  thought  (itt  to  constitute  and  appoint  Commissioners  to  treat  with 
the  Cmnmissimiers  appoint,.,!  hy  our  said  good  ],roll„.r  th,.  most  Christian  King  (or  the  purpose 

aforesaul,  as  also   to   settle  and  determin,-    lioun.ls  an<l    Limits  of  the  Colonies  Islands 

&   'rerritorh's  within    mir   r,-si..Ttive    I),.minions   or    !)..|. limr   on   us   in    America    for   th.- 

a.Tomi.lishment  whereof  a  further  time  will   he  r,.,p,isil,.  in   ivgard  of  the  distan.-e  of  those 

places,    from  when.-..    tli.«    ne.vssmy    li.for th.ns   an-    to    h.-    r.r..iv..d.     W.-   have  tlier.'for.- 

authori/.'.l  an.l  impow.-r...!  ..ur  sai.l  Commissi.m.Ts  to  sign  and  s.-al  an  Fnslrument  with  the 
C.minr-  of  the  most  Christian  King  f..r  the  preventing  of  all  A.'ts  of  Hostility  .,r  violent 
proceeding  hetw.vn  ,.ur  respective  sul.i,.ct,s,  a  copy  wh.-reof  is  h.-r.-with  s.-nt  to  you,      \i,d  w.- 

.lo  acconlingly  .■xp.rt  Iron,  you,  a  conH.rmity  to  our  Directions  luTeln  hv  av, ng  all  occasions 

ot  misun,i..rstan.hng  hetween  our  suhj.-cts  (^  those  of  th.-  nn.st  Christian  King  without 
permuting  any  hurt  to  he  .lone  them  in  their  P.-rsons  or  Ksi,,t.-s  u„ii|  ,1..-  ,\tli  .lay  of  Pm" 
IOs«  and  after  that  tin,.,  until  we  shall  s.-n.l  you  New  <  .nhMs  un.l..r  .mr  Si«n  Manual,  It  h.-ing 
our  ph-asure  that  you  entertain  a  good  c.nv.non.lan.-.-  with  th.-  (nn..rnors  an.K  Mll.rrH  ..f  the 
sau  King  m  thos,-  Parts,  an.l  lake  .are  that  n..  just  ..omplaint  1..-  hn.udit  unto  us  ncainst  v.m 
Ml  that  hehall  And  so  w...-  I.i.j  yon  Far.-w.-ll.  Prom  .,i.v  Cnirt  at  Whitehall  this  •.'•'-'  ,),v  of 
January  Ki":  in  the  third  y,-ar  of  our  Keign. 

ily  His  .Ma'^' Cuiimand 

WrMiEHLANL'    i*. 


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Instmment  for preventimj  Acts  of  Ilodilibj  in.  America. 

[New- York  Entry,  II.  17!).] 

WiinnEAs  tl.e  most  serene  and  mighty  Prince  James  the  Second  King  of  Great  Brifain  and  the 
most  Christian  King  liave  thought  fitt  to  constitute  Commissioners  viz'  the  said  King  ..f  Great 
i  nttam,  tiie  If  Ilonorahle  Ifobert  KaHe  of  Sunderland  ['resident  of  His  Ma'>.  Council!  and  one 
of  tile  J'nncipall  Secretaries  of  State,  ChaHesK  :  of  Middh-ton  also  I'rincipal  Secretary  of  State 
and  S,d,u.y  L„nl  Codolphin  Lords  of  his  Mat»  I'rivy  Councill,  and  on  the  other  side  the  said 
most  Christian  King  hath  thought  (itt  to  appoint  the  Sieur  IJamllon  lJ'An.on<.ourt  Marquis  de 
Brauges,  one  ol  his  Councillors  of  State  in  ordinary  ami  liis  An.bassa.'  r  extraordinary  as  hkewise 
the  Sieur  !•  rancis  de  Bonrepaux  Councillor  in  all  his  Councills  Header  in  Ordinary' of  his  Bed- 
Chamla-r  and  Jnten.lant  Cenerall  of  the  .>rarine  afll.irs  for  the  execution  of  the  Treaty  concluded 
he  -,  ,  .November  in  the  year  KiSi  forthe  .p.ieting  an<l  detenniiiing  all  .■ontroversies  and  Disputes 
hat  have  arisen  or  may  hereafter  arise  between  the  subjects  of  h.,th  Crowns  in  America  as  also 
to  settle  and  determine  the  Bounds  or  I.in.ilts  of  the  Coloni.'s.  Islands,  Lands,  and  Territories 
belonging  to  the  said  Kings  and  governe.l  by  their  r.-spective  Governors  or  otherwise  dependinc 
on  t  u.  said  kings  respectively  in  America.     Wee  tl.e  abovenan.cl  Commissioners  by  virtue  of 
the  1  owers  gninte.l  unto  us  by  the  said  Kings  our  Masters,  Do  by  Ibis  present  Instrument  in  their 
>.:..n.'s  l.roni.se,  agree,  aiul  stipulate,  that  until  tlu-  -,-  .lay  of  January  I.ls?  and  afterwanls  from 
that  day  forwards  until  their  sai.l  most  Serem-  Majesties  shall  send  anv  new  and  express  orders 
m  wnt.Mg  concciiing  this  matter.    Ft  shall  not  be  lawfnll  for  any  G.,v..rn'  or  Command'  in  Chief 
of  the  Colonics,  Island.s,  Lamis,  and  Territories  belonging  to  either  Kings  Dominions  bein«  in 
Amenca,  to  committ  any  Act  of  Hostility  against  or  to  invade  the  subjects  of  the  oth.T  King 
nor  sha  1  the  saui  Governors  or  C.nnmanders  in  Chief,  upon  any  pretence  whatsoever  sufli-r  that 
any  violence  he  .lone  to  them  un.hT  Corporall  punishment  and  p..naltv  of  making  satisfaction 
witn  tluMr(ioo.ls  for  the  Dammage  arising  by  such  contravemion  noi- shall  any  others  do  the 
same  iin.ler  the  like  Penalty 

And  to  tlu.  ..nd  the  .said  Agn-ement  may  bav  the  better  e'-'cf,  Woo  do  likewise  agree  that 
tl.e  sai.l  .s..n.iie  Kings  shall  in,m..,liately  .sen.l  n.vessaiy  or.lers  in  that  b.-half  to  their  resp.rtive 
Governors  n,  .\„„.ri.-a,  aii.l  cans.-  authentick  Copies  thereof  to  he  also  forthwith  delivered  to 
tluxXluT  Party.  In  witn..ss  wb..,e.,f.  Wee  hav..  mutually  heivunto  .s..tt  our  bands®  Seals 
(.iven  at  the  Palace  at  Whitehall  the  /,  day  of  iVcember  l(is7. 


Si  NUKiii.AM)  1*.  (L  S) 

MlDDI.KTO.N  (  L  S  ) 

Gouoi.i'iii\  (L  S) 


Bauili-ox  Damoxcoikt  (L8) 
Di  .sso.N  DE  Bo.nki:pau.x  (L  S) 


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Memorials^  dv.,  hehveen   the  French  Ambasmdor  and  Eiigli'ih  Com7nissioners  about 

Xew-York  Affaw-s. 

[Xow-York  Entry,  H.  IGiJ.  ] 

Mem* 

The  most  Christian  King  having  empowered  the  Sieur  Barillon  his  Amhassador  extraordinary 
The sioiir Biiriii.n    at  tliis  Court  and  the  Sieur  Dusson  de  Bonrepaus  his  envoy  extraordinary  to  treat 

i  lhl•^il'ur.U•  Him  i  j  j 

Kep»u»o.mini,.»ra    as  his  Commissioners  witli  such  as  sliouid  be  appointed  by  liis  Ma''' in  order  to  the 

a|i]tlil   by  the  most  '  *  <J 

(jhrjstiim  tKing] to   adjusting  all  DifVerences  tliat  have  arisen  or  niigiit  arise  between  botii  Nations  in 

America  @  particularly  for  the  better  execution  of  the  late  Treaty  of  Neutiality 

■*"••  between  both  Crowns  in  those  parts,  and  his  Ma''  having  been  pleased  to  appoint 

the  Eario  of  Sun-    ''"^  Right  Iltmorablc  the  Earle  of  Sunderland,  Lord  President  of  the  Councill  and 

Mi'lSton'/LoM    I'rinci])al  Secretary  of  State,  the  Earle  of  MiJldleton  Principal  Secretary  of  State, 

Uu«lnl|fliiti  fur  ex-  iirl^iiii- 

eoutiri-  iiuTriaty    and  tMc  Lortl  (lO(loli)lun  one  ot  the  Lords  Commissioners  of  the  Treasury,  to  treat 

or     Ntiilnilily    in  -J 

•*■'■■  •  with  the  said  Fit  nch  Connnissioners.     Tiieir  Lodps  had  their  first  conference  with 

them  on  the  IS'"  day  of  May  KJs?  and  on  the  7'"  Nov.  the  French  Connnissioners  present  a 
memoriall  concerning  New  Vorke  and  Acadie  and  settling  the  liniiits  between  the  Dominions  of 
each  Kiir:  ■:  s  follows: 


[TUA.NSLATED    FUOM    THE    F  I!  E  N  C  H.  J 

Sire, 

The  undersigned.  Ambassador  and  Envoy  Extraordinary  of  France,  have  orders  from  the 
King  tiieir  Master,  to  represent  to  your  M.  tliat  Colonel  Dongan  and  the  English  inhabitants  of 
North  America,  continue  to  thwart  as  niucli  as  lies  in  tiieir  power  the  French  Colonies  in  that 
place;  and  lately,  said  Sieur  Dongan  and  tiie  inhabitants  of  Orange  have  not  only  supjilied  arms 
to  the  Iroquois  to  wage  war  against  tlie  French,  and  even  made  them  presents  to  excite  them 
thereto,  in  contravention  of  the  Treaty  of  Neutrality  ol  the  month  of  Nov.  ItisO,  of  which  they 
have  a  knowledge.  The  said  Ambassador  and  Envoy  Extraordinary  of  France,  have  had  orders 
to  retpiest  your  Majesty,  at  the  same  time,  to  be  pleased  to  dispatch  new  orders;  t  j  the  said  Sieur 
Dongan  and  his  other  officers  in  that  country,  to  put  an  end  to  the  troubles  they  give  the  French 
Colonic.'*. 

Your  Majesty  is  likewise  reiiuested  to  be  plea.sed  to  send  like  orders  to  tlie(!overnor  ot  i>.,.-.ion, 
who  encroaches  on  the  lands  belonging  to  t!ie  French  established  at  Acadia,  and  to  (url)id  him 
disturbing  the  French  Colony  in  possession  of  lands  belonging  to  it,  agreeably  to  the  terms  of 
the  Treaty  of  I'.reda. 

The  King  our  Master  desires  in  that  only  what  can  accord  e(jiiaily  with  the  interest  and 
advantage  of  his  subjects  and  those  of  your  M. ;  and  as  exi»erience  iuw  shewn  that  tiiose  who 
command  act  more  Irecpiently  acctu'ding  to  their  private  interest,  than  l()r  the  general  good  and 
udvanlage  of  the  Colonies,  it  sei'ins  that  to  remedy  so  great  an  evil,  no  other  ex|>edient  can  be 
adopted  than  to  regulate  the  boimdurit  s  of  the  lands  which  each  of  the  two  nations  ought  to 
possess,  and  afi.Twards  render  the  French  and  Eiigli. !;  ;,':>vernments  re.»ponsil)lc  in  their  proper 
ami  respective  name,  (or  all  the  contraventions  which  sh.ili  be  committed  against  what  will  have 
been  agreed  upon.  We  take  the  liberty  to  infer,,)  your  Majesty  that  we  are  empowered 
to  enter  thereupon  in  every  way  which  shall  be  uKjst  beneficial  and  most  advantageous  to  tiie 


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trade  of  the  subjects  of  both  nations,  and  the  maintenance  among  them  of  the  good  under- 
standing necessary  thereunto.     Done  at  Loudon,  this  T"-  November  | 

2S  October      \  ^^^^ 
Barillon 
Dlsson  de  Bonrepaux. 

On   tlie   -,^,   December  the    French   Comm"    deliver  the   following    Memorial 
concerning  the  Iroquois. 

[TKANSLATED  FROM  THE  FRENCH.] 

The  undersigned,  Ambassador  and  Envoy  Extraordinary  of  France,  commissioners  named  for 
Momnrtai  noo  ^''^  executiou  of  the  Treaty  of  Neutrality  of  America,  desiring  nothing  better  than  to 
q€i'"''''"'""*  ^"'■"''"''^  ""  *''^''  P^t"*  the  accommodation  of  the  differences  and  contests  which  have 
arisen  between  tlu-  two  nations  in  America  and  those  which  may  arise  in  future,  do 
not  consider  it  necessary  to  give  another  answer  to  what  is  contained  in  the  last  Memorial 
transmitted  to  tluMU  th.«  -  Nov'  last,  by  >[ess"  his  Britannic  Majestv's  Connnissioners,  because 
those  are  ior  the  most  |.art  <iuestions  which  have  been  already  discussed,  and  on  which  it  would 
be  ddhcult  to  say  any  thing  new.  They  also  consider  what  has  bee.,  alleged  on  their  side, 
sufficient  to  establish  the  right  of  the  King,  their  master. 

Therefor...  th.^y  have  thought  that  they  could  do  nothing  more  in  accordance  with  their 
orders,  than  lo  agree  with  Mess"  the  Connnissioners  of  England  on  a  writing,  whereby,  until 
differences  can  he  arranged  and  bounds  and  limits  established  between  the  lands  and  countries 
possess..d  by  tin-  sul.)..cts  of  the  two  Kings,  all  acts  of  violence  and  all  enterprizes  on  the  one 
part  and  on  the  other  shall  surcease,  as  more  amply  set  forth  in  the  said  writing  signed  the 
V  of  this  instant  month  of  Decemb.-r  l.y  tli.Mu  and  by  Mess"  the  Connnissioners  of  England; 
[but  inasmuch  as  they  have  acktu)wledged  that  the  memorial  transmitted  on  the  f  ?  November 
last,  by  the  said  Si.'urs  Commissi(.n,.rs  of  Hngland]'  contains  matter  entirelv  novel,  to  wit 
that  the  five  nations,  or  cantons,  of  Jn.tians  which  include  the  Iro.piois  are  His  Britannic 
Majesty's  subjects  ;  and  as  this  pret.Mition  may  form  one  of  the  gravest  .litliculties  to  the  partition 
to  !).•  mail.,  of  the  .•ountries  of  America,  the  undersigned  Commissioners  have  deemed  it  their 
duty  to  dear  up  this  matter,  and  maintain: 

That  those  Indiaii  nations  have  acknowledged  the  dominion  of  the  French,  and  submitted 
themselves  th.-r.M.nto  since  the  years  UitJ-l,  KilO,  when  Sieur  Champlain  took  possession  of  all 
thos..  counlries  hy  commissioi,  from,  and  in  the  name  of  His  Majeslv  ;  and  that  all  the  Iroquois 
nations  concluded,  in  1G05  and  KiGC,  a  solemn  treaty  with  M.  de  Tracy,  commanding  in  America, 
w!ier..by  th,.y  placed  themselves  under  His  Majesty's  protection,  and  declared  them.selves  his 
subjects. 

Shortly  nller,  some  of  the  Iroquois  having  revolted,  the  said  SL^ur  de  Tracy  reduced  those 
reb..|s.  and  took  possession  aii.'w  of  th.'ir  lands  and  forts  ;  due  record  whereof  was 
executed  on  th.-  I7tli  October,  KUUl,  by  which  it  is  provd.  in  an  authentic  manner,  that  those 
savage  lnl.es  Iiave  long  sin.r  recogniz.'.l  tlu-  dominion  of  Franc.'  without  iu.v  interruption. 

All  those  deeds  of  ..t.tiy  into  possession  l.y  the  French,  an.!  ..f  the  subn.is'sion  on  the  part  of 
the  savages  are  suppor(,.d  by    sev.Tal   li.rts,  which  the   Fivn.'h  .aused  to   be  erected  there  ; 

'  Tl,..  |.,.,.««..H  ,vitl,i„    bimkct,  ..,•..  o..mtu.l    it.  th.  U„Hl«„  l)uou.,u„t.     Thoy  aro  ...ppli.,!  frun,  .ho  copy  in  tho  Pari. 


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[according  to  tins  it  appears,  that  a  writing  drawn  up]  in  tlie  year  16S4  by  said  savages  in 
favour  of  the  Englisli  cannot  be  admitted  to  tlie  prejudice  of  the  ancient  right  and  actual 
possession  of  tlie  French,  which  appears  manifest  by  the  pieces  referred  to  in  this  present 
memorial,  copies  of  which  are  thereunto  annexed  ;  and  the  originals  shall  be  furnished  when 
required. 

This  is  what  the  said  Sieurs  Commissioners,  undersigned,  have  considered  it  their  duty  to 
answer  to  what  hath  been  alleged  on  the  subject  of  the  Iroquois.  They  add  only,  that  the 
3d  Article  of  the  Treaty  of  Neutrality  of  the  f «  November,  IGSC,  has  settled  the  question ;  and 
Mess"  the  Connnissioners  of  England,  who  were  likewise  Commissioners  of  the  Treaty 
of  Neutrality,  may  remember  that  this  Article  was  discussed  a  long  time,  and  that  it  was 
finally  consented  to  on  the  part  of  France ;  whereupon,  -Mess"  the  Connnissioners  of  England 
alleged  that  if  it  were  prohibited  to  assist  the  Iroquois  with  arms  and  ammunition,  tlie 
commerce  of  his  Britannic  Majesty's  subjects  witli  them  could  not  any  longer  be  carried  on, 
because  it  consisted  only  of  arms  and  annnunition.  It  was  not  pretended,  at  that  time,  that 
the  Iroquois  were  subjects  of  His  Britannic  Majesty,  and  not  a  single  word  was  said  about  it. 
Men  were  content  to  stipulate  (hat  the  said  Kings  respectively  could  not  assist  the  enemies  the 
one  of  the  other,  neither  in  men  nor  provisions,  which  in  no  wise  relates  to  what  is  now 
pretended  by  Mess"  the  said  Commissioners  of  England.  Done  at  London  this  3  December, 
1GS7. 

Babillo.v, 

dusson  de  bourepaux. 


May  it  please  your  Mat*. 

Wee  your  Ma'>'  Connnissionares  appointed  to  treat  witii  the  embassador  @  Envoy 
extraordinary  of  his  most  Christian  Maf  concerning  the  Differences  that  have  hapned  between 
yo"'  Mat'"  and  the  French  in  America  have  had  frequent  conferences  with  the  said  Ambassador 
&  envoy  extraordinary. 

Wee  have  also  considered  the  memoriall  of  the  said  Embassador  &  Envoy  extraordinary  of 
his  most  Christian  Mat>  touching  tlie  Inxpiois,  complaining  that  Coll.  Dongan  and  the  Inhabitants 
of  NewYork.  have  furnished  them  with  Arms  and  excited  (hem  to  make  Warr  upon  y'  French, 
To  which  wee  humbly  oiler  That  it  may  be  given  in  ans.'er  that  the  Five  IVations  Viz'  the 
Maquaes,  Senecas,  Cayouges,  Oneydes,  &  Oiiondagues  are  your  Mat''  sid)jects  as  ap])ears  by 
their  submissions  (^  acknowledgements  made  by  them  from  tiic  (irst  settlements  in  these  parts, 
and  more  lately  by  the  vohmtary  submission  made  ttr)  confirmed  by  them  in  writing  to  the 
Crown  of  England,  the  ao""  day  of  July  Ki^l,  before  your  Mat>'  Covernors  of  \irginia  @  New 
York,  and  that  as  soon  as  it  sir"  be  made  to  appear  to  your  Mat'  or  your  (iov''  of  New  York 
that  they  have  injured  the  French,  your  Mat'  will  take  care  that  all  due  reparation  l)e  made  for 
the  same,  and  the  Indians  with  held  from  coimnitting  any  spoile  upon  the  French,  provided  they 
do  abstain  on  their  parts  from  making  Warr  upon  those  Indiiins  or  doing  them  any  Injury. 

And  wee  do  further  oiler  to  your  Mat'  That  tor  the  bcnelit  of  the  Trade  of  your  Mat" 
subjects  and  security  of  your  own  dominions  in  that  part  of  America,  your  Maf^  lie  pleased  to 
protect  and  support  those  Indians,  as  beins:  your  >rat>-  sid)jects',  to  which  end  orders  may  be  sent 
by  a  shi|)  now  ready  to  saile,  not  only  to  C'olonel  Dungan  but  to  all  your  (iovenr*  in  those 
Parts,  to  give  them  all  neceiisary  aid  and  assistance  and  (»|)pose  the  I'rench  in  case  of  another 
Invasion  and  that  Coll  Dungan  be  directed  to  build  Forts  in  such  places  with"  your  Mat" 


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509 


Dominions  under  In's  Government  iis  he  slinll  find  reqnisit  i.nd  be  enabled  to  carry  on  tills  service 
by  receiving  such  necessaries  and  Provisions  as  your  IMa''  sliall  direct. 

Lastly  whereas  tlie  French  Comni""  have  declared  that  they  were  ready  to  do  all  that  is 
necessary  for  th.'  Heg.dation  of  Limitts  between  the  Dominions  of  both  Crowns  in  America, 
We  humbly  propose  tiiat  your  iMaU  be  pleased  to  order  @  i.npower  us  to  treat  with  tiiem  for 
the  adjusting  the  same,  which  may  be  the  best  meanes  to  remove  the  occasion  of  Differences 
that  happen  between  the  two  nations. 

All  which  is  most  humbly  submitted. 

The  10  of  November  16S7. 

Memo" 

His  Matys  commissioners  and  the  Com-'  of  France  appointed  to  treat  concerning  Differences 
in  America  being  met  their  Lodps  delivered  to  the  French  Com"' a  Generall  Memoriall  declaring 
His  Mat>'  Pleasure  touching  the  severall  Matters  in  Ditlereiice,  @  That  his  Mats'  |,ad  impowered 
them  to  treat  concerning  the  Settling  of  Limitts  in  America,  whereupon  the  French  Comm"'  do 
promise  to  return  an  answer  to  such  J'oints  wherein  they  are  enabled  so  to  do  and  to  receive 
the  Directions  of  tlie  King  their  master  couceriiing  the  others,  and  do  likewise  propose  that  the 
subjects  of  both  Kings  be  restrained  from  all  Acts  of  Hostility  during  their  further  Treaty 
wherein  the  Lords  C'onnnissloners  undertake  to  receive  his  Mat''  Pleasure. 


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ence. 


His  Mat'-'  Couunissioners  appointed  to  treat  with  the  Commissioners  of  the 
^rost  Christian  King  for  the  Execution  of  the  Treaty  of  Neutrality  in  America, 
have  reC'  his  Maty'  orders  to  acquaint  the  said  Commissioners  that  having  maturely 
considered  their  Memorial  of  the  said  Connnissioners  in  relation  to  the  Iroquois  wherein 
complaint  is  made  that  Colonell  Dungan  (iovernor  of  N.  York,  and  the  Inhabitants  of  that 
Colony,  have  furnished  them  with  Anns,  and  excited  them  to  make  Warr  upon  the  French, 
hath  ordered  this  answer  to  be  given,  that  His  Maty  is  very  much  surprized  with  this  complaint, 
In  as  much  as  it  is  well  known  that  the  live  Nations  or  Cantons  of  the  Indians  viz'  the  Maquaes, 
Sinecas,  Cayougues,  Oneydes,  &  Onoudagues  are  his  Mat"  subjects  as  appears  by  their 
submissions  @  acknowledgements  made  by  them  from  tlie  lirst  Settlement  of  tho:ie  parts,  and 
now  lately  by  their  voluntary  submission  made  @  contirni''  by  them  in  writing  to  the  Crown  of 
England,  on  the  .-iO"-  July  1(1S4,  before  his  Mat"  Gov"  of  Virginia  and  X.  York.  In  consideration 
whereof  his  Maty  finds  himself  obliged  to  protect  ^  sujjoort  those  Indians,  in  like  manner  as 
other  his  subjects,  having  rec'  assurance  from  his  Governor  of  N.  York  that  the  said  Indians 
were  first  attacked  by  the  French,  and  that  no  means  had  been  used  by  him  to  move  the  Indians 
to  a  Warr,  but  on  the  contrary  he  had  done  all  that  in  him  lay  to  prevent  it.  But  that  his 
Maty  Is  never  the  less  so  far  from  giving  them  any  countenance  or  permission  to  make  Warr 
upon  or  annoy  the  French  that  the  most  Christian  King  may  remain  assured  that  as  soon  as  it 
shall  be  made  appear  to  His  Maty  or  to  his  Governor  of  New  York  wherein  they  have  injured 
the  I'Vench,  his  Mac  will  take  care  that  all  due  reparation  be  made  for  the  sanu',  and  the  Indians 
withheld  from  amioying  the  French  in  any  manner  whatsoever  Provided  they  do  abstain  on 
their  parts  from  making  Warr  upon  those  Indians  or  doing  them  any  Injury  and  his  Mat>  on  the 
other  side  can  not  but  expect  that  all  necessary  orders  be  sent  to  Canada,  for  the  setting  at 
liberty  divers  of  his  Mat"  subjects,  Indians  ®  others  surprized  by  the  French  iu  the  prosecution 
of  their  lawful  Trade,  and  detaiu'd  Prisoners  in  those  ParU. 


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510 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Lastly  we  are  ordered  to  declare  to  the  French  Conim"-"  that  his  Mat^  hath  given  us  Powers 
@  Directions  to  enter  into  a  Treaty  witii  the  said  Conini'"  for  the  adjusting  of  Liniitts  between 
the  Dominions  of  botli  Crowns  in  America  and  doing  every  tiling  else  that  may  conduce  to  the 
removing  all  :,orjs.;.<-i  of  d  ir -rences  between  the  two  nations 

[  Here  follows  a  t-ihsl.uion  i  ito  Frcneli  oi"  llio  |,iT«..ling  incmori..!,  ivith  the  dat.-  nddu,!  — "Done  at  Wl.itchi.ll  this  loth 
day  of  November,  1687."  —  Kd.] 


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Governor  Bofiffau  to  the  Lord  President. 

I  New-York  I'npora,  I.  iM.  ] 

My  Lord. 

When  his  Maj"  Commands  came  to  my  hand  a  Fatiier  and  ai.-other  gent  were  here  who  came 
along  with  Magregory  from  y  Gov''  of  Cauida,  They  would  viot  come  to  any  agrement  to 
demolish  the  ffbrt  at  Onijagaro,  nor  to  restore  the  (ioods  alleadgeing  it  was  set  up  by  y  French 
Kings  Direction,  and  that  they  had  no  orders  for  pulling  it  downe,  all  there  drift  was  to  gain  a 
cessation  for  15  monthes  and  that  the  matters  in  dillereiice  might  he  referred  for  a  Decision  at 
home:  upon  vhich  1  called  the  cheiHe  of  the  Hve  nations  oflndians  together  who  are  now 
with  me,  and  I  proposed  it  to  them,  to  see  what  there  opinions  would  be,  who  unanimously 
agreed  not  to  consent  to  any  thing  'till  these  Demands  were  complyed  w"-  also  they  desyred 
that  what  goods  were  taken  from  them  they  might  be  returned,  and  another  fort  that  lyes  in  y" 
way  of  there  Bever  hunting  broaken  downe,  for  .siy  they  wee  are  in  prison  so  long  as  they  are 
standing,  and  further  that  y  Ibrt  at  Cadaracqui  might  also  be  destroyed  s^jying  y'  freuch  had  no 
right  to  it,  and  that  they  only  gaue  leaue  to  one  La-8all  to  haue  a  man  there  to  Dresse  there 
amies  as  they  came  from  hunting,  and  since  the  French  have  built  a  stout!  fort  there  ;  As  to 
Onyagaro  they  have  not  the  least  invWiwv  -^f  right  to  if  only  that  a  poor  Frenchman  went 
thither  to  trade  with  y'  Indyans;  they  ii;ay  have  the  like  pretence  to  all  those  parts  of  America 
for  they  doe  the  same  almost  every  where,  and  as  for  y'  Ottowawaes  and  y'  Indyans  that  wear 
Pipes  through  there  noses,  and  all  those  nations  who  Hue  west  and  S:  west-from  hence,  they  haue 
traded  at  this  toune,  ever  since  it  lies  been  setled,  which  is  above  three  score  and  ten  veares,"  I  sent 
your  Lordship  Enclosed  Copyes  of  every  thing  that  lies  passed  between  the  Father  and  I  and  also 
y  opinion  of  y  Indians  ;  They  are  now  fast  to  us,  and  are  very  considerable,  and  we  must  keep 
them  soe,  for  if  they  were  otherwise,  they  are  able  to  mine  all  y  Kings  Collonyes  in  those  Parts 
of  America,  notwithstanding  all  y  men  y  French  King  has  sent  into  Cauida  they  are  not  able  to 
keep  them  from  thence,  some  of  the  prisoners  the  Indians  took  they  deliver'd  to  me,  and  I  have  sent 
them  w"-  y'  father  in  e.xchange  for  sonic  of  y  Indians  they  surprized  tradeing  with  them  and 
kept  at  Canida. 

If  it  were  agreed  upon  at  home  that  all  things  should  be  lel>  as  thev  w.tc,  at  y  signing  of  y' 
last  treaty  sent  over  to  me,  &  y  goods  lestored  that  were  taken  both  from  Christians  and  Iikiians. 
and  y  prisoners  as  well  in  Europe  as  in  Canada  sent  home,  then  a  cessation  for  two  yeares 
might  be  made  in  w'"  time  Commissioners  might  be  sent  from  bothe  Crounes  to  view  y 


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511 


Mi»aion'rii>a 


S'tn.tiOh  livrrs  «int 
from  rriiiK'*'. 


Countr.y,  &  Decide  y'  limites,  otl.erwise  I  fear  y'  French  will  have  much  y-  advantage  of  us, 
they  being  better  acquainted  in  y«  Countrey. 

In  the  la.st  Treaty  the  ttrench  co,,ij  has  it  exprest,  That  y'  savages  are  not  to  be  assisted,  w" 
word  be.ng  generall  they  lay  hol.l  of,  hut  the  EngHsh  copij  sayes  Wilde  Indians,  as  I  conceive 
to  n.aUe  a  d>.st.nct.on  between  those  who  submin  to  government  and  those  who  doe  not,  w^- 
reaches  not  our  Ind.ans  who  haue  from  time  to  time  submitted  ihemselfs  under  his  Mni" 
feouvenugn.ty  .My  Lord  1  have  been  here  all  this  winter  with  foure  hundred  foote  and  fifty 
1^ orse  and  Kight  hundred  Indians,  the  French  nor  there  Indians  have  done  us  any  hurt  as  vett, 
wee  are  at  great  chardges  and  as  I  have  often  writt  the  Government  noft  able  "to  maintai'n  it 
selfe  as  .t  is,  not  to  reckon  this  Kxtraordinarij  Kxpen.se,  and  when  I  come  to  N.  Yorke  to  impose 
another  lax  upon  y«  people  I  a.n  afraid  they  will  desert  the  J'rovince  and  goe  to  other 
Plantations,  your  Lord.'  is  a  sutlirient  juge  how  far  4.;{(){)0  will  goe  in  supporting  a  government 
that  IS  a  frontier,  both  to  y'  HVench  and  Indians,  and  that  is  all  ye  Revenue  amounted  to  the 
last  yeare,  as  will  appeare  by  je  ,,,,„  ^  ^j,,,,  ^,.„,,  ,,^^,,,^^   .^^   ^„  ^^^.^^^    ^^^^^  ^^^^^^  ^^^  ^^^^^^ 

the  charges  will  be  a  great  deal  more,  for  we  must  build  forts  in  v' countrey  upony-greJt  Lake, 
asyMrench  doe,  otlierwi.se  we  loo.se  y' Countrey,  the  IJever  trade  and  our  Indians,  and  also 
there  must  be  .Missionaries  sent  amoug.st  them,  the  French  priest  desired  of  me 
leave  lor  there  Missionaries  to  goe  and  live  among.st  them  again,  bv  which  I  fynde 
they  make  religion  a  stalking  horse  to  there  pretence,  when  I  denyed  him  in  a 
great  heat  he  told  me  his  Master  y  french  King  had  sent  over  Eight  Hundred 
li.ousand  In  res  to  prosecute  this  Warr,  half  of  w"  he  said  had  it  been  but  given 
to  bribe  those  Indians,  they  might  have  been  all  gained  upon  to  come  over  to  there  side.  So 
I  beleive  they  will  leave  no  stone  unturned  to  get  them.  There  are  also  officers  that  belong  to 
y'  government  who  must  be  paid. 

My  Lord,  peace  or  Warr  there  must  always  be  4  or  500  men  to  maintain  those  forts  to  keep 
y^  In.hans  secure  to  us,  and  the  Beaver  Trade,  and  also  our  right  to  v'  countrev ;  this  My 
Lord  cauuott  be  done  without  money.  East  and  West  Jersev  were  they  annexed  to  V 
government  would  not  bring  in  one  hundred  poun.ls  p'  annum  nor  fifty  men  "in  case  of  need 
East  Jersey  its  true  is  very  convenient  for  us  to  preserve  that  Revenue  we  haue,  and  if  anv  of 
the  neighboring  Collonyes  should  have  warr  either  with  French  or  Indians,  It  is  this 
Government  must  be  y-  JUillwark  to  Boston,  which  is  not  at  the  fourth  part  y  charge  New 
^orke  is,  and  lies  ten  times  the  Revenue,  Conecticut  is  added  by  y-  fraud  of  y'  Governo'  & 
y  Clerk  unknowne  to  y-  rvst  of  y'  generall  Court,  and  for  one  that  wishes  it  as  it  is,  there  is  a 
hundred  m  that  Colon,  that  De.syres  it  were  annexed  to  v«  (iovermn'  of  \.  Yorke-  My  I  ord 
what  1  here  in  this  letter  writt  to  your  Lordship  you  will  find  to  be  true,  'tis  the  Misfortune 
of  tins  (Iovermn'  that  it  is  not  abh-  to  keep  a  Solicitor  at  Court  as  other  Colonyes  doe.  My 
owne  >ellary  .s  lesse  than  any  other  Gouernour  his  Maj-  has  abroad,  &  yet  am  at  a  greater 
expence  then  any  of  them;  and  not  Six  hundred  pounds  perquisits  since  I  came  into  the 
Government.  1  have  and  am  dayly  engaging  my  credit  w'"  is  all  I  haue  left  in  v'  King  and 
Couiuivy's  seruice,  I  therefore  humbly  legg  that  his  Maj'  will  be  pleased  to  tak"e  it  into  his 
consideration. 

I  am  very  glad  that  his  .Majesties  orders  are  come  over  to  the  Neighboring  colonijes  to  assist 


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NEW-yORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


wy 


me,  otherwise  I  am  affrnid  I  should  be  denyed  by  all  as  1  alivady  liauo  been  by  some,     This  I 

send  by  the  way  of  Boston,  beleeveing  it  will  y'  sooner  come  to  your  Lordships  hands 

1  am  your  Lordships,  most  obedient  and  most  humble  seruant. 

. ,,  .  ..  Tuo:   Do.XGAN. 

Albany  y«  lO"-  fcb.  IGSf 


To 


Tiie  Right  Hon'""  the  Earle  of  Sunderland 
Lord  President  of  His  ^Lijesties  most  Hono''"'  Privy  Councill, 
Knight  of  the  most  noble  order  of  the  Garder  and 
Principall  Secret'y  of  State  att 
Whitehall. 

Reed  28  May  68 
Read  14  June  88 


Motmeur  de  DenonvilU  to  Goveiiio)'  Dongan. 

[TKAN-SLATED    FROM    T  II  K    FKKKCII.] 
[Ncw-Vork  rnpira,  B.  II.  04.] 


Sir 


Kebec  S""  October  1687. 


On  arriving  in  this  town  I  received  a  letter  from  the  King,  copy  of  which  I  send  you,  so  that 
you  may  see,  Sir,  how  much  His  Majesty  has  at  heart  that  we  should  live  on  good  terms.  Tiiis 
has  induced  me  not  to  await  your  reply  to  the  letters  I  had  the  honor  to  write  you  by  Antoiiie 
Lespinard,  regarding  the  complaints  1  made  to  you  of  the  infraction  yourself  and  your  officers  at 
Orange  have  committed  and  continue  to  commit  of  the  last  Treiily  of  Peac  and  rnion,  entered 
into  between  the  Kings,  our  Masters,  copy  of  wiiich  you  sent  me,  and  agreeing  witii  the  copy  .sent 
by  the  King  for  publication,  a  transcript  of  whicii  f  have  sent  you.  'I'hough  I  liaveqiiite 
recently  again  cause  to  complain  of  you  and  your  subjects  since  you  have,  a  short  time  ago, 
hired  a  party  of  si.\ty  Mohawks  to  come  and  make  a  foray  in  flie  country  of  .\ew  France! 
which  is  a  truth  so  well  known  that  it  cannot  be  doubted';  yet.  Sir,  in  conronnitv  witli  my 
Ma.ster's  orders,  and  in  response  to  the  intentions  of  His  .Majesty,  who.se  will  I  follow,  diircting 
me  to  do  all  in  my  power  to  contribute  to  the  union  that  our  Masters  ib'sire  should  <'.\ist 
between  us,  I  have  determined  to  send  you  back  Sieur  (Iregorv,  and  all  those  whom  you 
despatched  under  his  orders,  being  very  happy  to  evince  to  you'ther.bv  the  desire  I  have  to 
live  well  with  you,  and  to  avoid  every  subject  of  tpiarrel,  which  will  b,.  "verv  ea.sy  if  you  wish 
to  remain  within  the  rules  prescribed  by  the  trealv  entered  into  bv  our  Ma,ster.s.  If  any 
difficulties  occur  they  can  be  very  easily  arranged  if  you  will  ,.ulv  coinmunicate  them  to  me; 
if  we  do  not  succeed  we  mn  write  at  the  same  time  to  our  .Masters,  without  undertaking  anything 
of  ourselves,  and  await  I  heir  orders  belbre  making  any  movement  on  our  pari.  J  annex  "to  this 
letter  duplicates  of  those  I  had  the  honor  to  write  you  bv  Antoine  Lespmard,  that  vou  may  be 
informed,  m  case  they  have  not  arrived,  of  the  reasons  which  I  had  to  detain  the  said  Sieur 


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518 


firego.re  and  the  nnm  under  h.s  command,  with  the  causes  of  my  discontent  at  what  you  have 
undertal^en  contrary  to  our  Mar.ters'  intentions,  and  the  pledge  you  yourself  gave  me  which  I 
accepted,  by  which  you  promised  me  not  to  undertake  any  new  expedition;  I  promising  to  do 
tile  same.  ° 

As  it  is  very  necessary  to  the  maintenance  of  good  correspondence  between  us  according  to 
our  Masters  intentions,  that  I  be  informed  of  your  last  resolutions,  in  order  to  aftbrd  von  an 
opportunity  to  communicate  with  me,  I  retain  here  only  those  named  Captain  Loquerman,  the 
son  of  Anan  Abraham  Squelar  [Schuyler],  and  Jean  Blaquerd,  whom  I  shall  take  care  will 
want  for  nothing,  until  I  have  replies  from  you  to  justify  me  not  to  doubt  that  we  shall  live 
Jiereatter  in  union  and  good  understanding. 

I  did  intend  to  send  you  a  gentleman  to  communicate  to  you  all  that  could  not  be  put  in 
letters;  but  as  the  season  is  too  far  advanced,  and  the  roads  besides  are  more  free  to  yon,  in 
consequence  of  the  intimate  rHations  which  you  have  with  our  enemies,  I  believed  that  if  you 
designed  preserving  a  good  understanding  betwe.n  yourself  and  me,  according  to  our.Masters' 
wishes.  It  would  be  easy  for  you  to  send  some  one  with  whom  I  could  speak  on  business,  and 
arrange  everything  whilst  waiting  fresh  orders  from  our  Masters  on  the  actual  state  of  aflairs. 

1  must  not  omit.  Sir,  a  new  subject  of  oompiaiut  which  I  have  to  make  to  you,  of  the  pillage 
of  lentagouet,  perpetrated  by  your  commandant  of  Boston.  You  know  that  by  the  treaty 
cone  uded  between  Monsieur  le  Chevalier  de  (Jranfontaine,  the  King's  (Governor  of  Acadia, 
and  the  Governor  of  Boston,  Pentagouet  is  understood  to  belong  to  the  King.  Yet,  Sir,  here 
IS  an  act  of  hostility  of  wliich  1  demand  explanation. 

As  regards  the  Iro,,uois,  you  will  bear  in  mind,  if  you  please  Sir.  that  you  ought  not  to  give 
them  nor  allow  your  merchants  to  furnish  them  ammunition,  to  be  used  against  us  without 
contravening  the  last  treaty  of  the  sixteenth  ofNovember,  16S(i.  and  without  declaring  war  against 
us.     1  do  not  believe.  Sir,  this  is  your  intention,  since  it  is  not  that  of  the  King  of  England. 

I  am. 

Sir, 
Your  most  humble  and  most  obedient 
Servant 
(signed).  The  M.  de  Denonville. 


Govenwr  Dongon  to  Moii^'ieui-  de  Denonville. 

[Xi'W-York  ru|«T»,  H.   II.  06.] 


Sir 


25  Ocf  1687 


I  have  received  yours  of  the  2"-  of  O.-tober  from  Keheque  with  the  copy  of  a  letter  from  the 
trench  King  to  you  ;  sure  Sir,  you  had  the  contents  of  this  letter  in  your  Instructions  at  vour 
coming  out  of  France  to  your  Covernn.',  if  you  had  not,  the  King  my  Master  has  been 
deceived,  and  if  you  had  you  have  done  very  ill  i„  invadeing  the  King  of  England's  territoryes 
without  any  provocation. 

Sir,  I  hope  you  have  a  better  opinion  of  me  than  to  think  I  cannot  see  as  faiT  ns  annti-.er 

^oL.  ill.  g/j 


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man,  and  let  me  tell  Mons'  Denonville  I  know  what  lie  aims  att  as  well  as  he  does  himself  and 
do  assure  him  he  shall  not  obtaine  his  ends  for  1  will  stand  by  those  Indians  who  have 
.submitted  themselves  their  lands  and  conquests  under  the  obedience  of  the  King  of  Kngland  to 
the  last. 

Both  your  letters  are  full  of  complaints  that  1  and  my  oliicers  aft  Albany  have  made  a  brt-ich 
in  the  late  articles  of  peace  between  the  kings — Mons'' de  Nonville  knows  1  have  done  n,> 
such  thing:  but  to  the  contrary — both  before  the  late  Treaty  and  since  have  often  tendred,  that 
if  any  of  the  King's  subjects  either  Christians  or  Indyans  should  do  any  injury  to  those  of 
Canada  upon  application  to  me  I  would  speedily  do  tlieni  justice.  In  requittal  of  which  fair 
offers  1  leave  to  you  yotirselfe  to  judge  what  you  liiive  done. 

Vou  tell  me  that  I  have  hyred  sixty  Indyans  to  make  spoyle  upon  the  Country  of  New 
France,  truly  Mons"'  de  Xoiuiille,  you  do  me  wrong,  I  did  not  hyre  them  but  1  could  not  in 
justice  hinder  them  from  revenging  themselves  for  your  unjust  proceedings  against  them,  lirst, 
in  takeing  si.vty  and  more  of  them  that  were  tradeing  witli  your  own  people  and  esteem'd  you 
as  their  friends,  next  coming  with  such  a  power  of  men  into  the  Senekes  country,  killing  and 
wounding  some  of  them,  cutting  down  their  corne  that  was  growing  and  currying  awav  the 
other  corn  you  found  there  and  also  building  a  fort  at  Onyagara  with  several  otiier  tilings  too 
long  to  mention  in  litis  letter,  and  all  this  done  in  time  of  peace  without  any  grounds,  however 
I  have  that  charity  for  the  poor  people  of  Canada,  who  are  not  in  the  fault,  that  I  have 
prevailed  with  the  Indyans  not  to  use  any  cruelly  to  any  thi-y  should  take,  but  to  bring  lliem 
to  their  Castles  and  keep  llicni  lo  exchange  for  such  of  their  own  people  that  may  hapjicn  lo 
be  taken  prisoners. 

As  for  your  taking  the  Christians  prisoners  and  taking  their  goods  from  them  I  pa.sse  that  by 
att  present  not  doubting  hut  they  will  have  satisfaction,  only  desire  of  Mons"'  Denonville  by  the 
bye  to  know  why  ill  may  not  be  as  iawfid  for  the  King  of  Kngland's  suhjects  to  Iravell  the 
woods  as  tor  the  French  King's.  I  know,  Mons'  Denonville  will  tell  me  it  is  their  conntrv  but 
I  nmst  deny  that :  Vett  in  case  itt  were,  could  you  not  orrler  your  people  to  have  sent  them 
from  thence  and  prohibiting  their  trading  there,  let  them  have  gon  to  sonu-  other  place,  'tis  a 
very  hard  thing  that  all  the  Countryes  a  Frenchman  walks  over  in  America  must  i)elong  to 
Canada. 

Sir,  I  am  glad  you  are  sensible  tliat  you  ought  to  be  u|)on  a  good  unden-tanding  with  the 
King  of  F.ngland's  subjects,  and  am  very  sorry  you  did  not  think  upon  itt  before  you  did  what 
you  have  done  butt  itt  is  heller  late  than  never. 

I  have  made  as  many  steps  for  a  fair  correspondence  with  you  as  any  mm  liveing  could  do 
and  if  yon  nad  kepi  yours.'lf  wilhin  the  bounds  of  those  rules  you  proscrihe  to  mee  wee  should 
now  have  had  nii  ditli-reiice. 

^  on  remark  very  well  flial  wee  should  not  do  any  thing  of  our  own  heads  wilinjiit  first 
haveing  our  Masters  orders,  but  what  then  does  hee  deserve  that  has  done  just  ccmtrary  to  their 
commands. 

Tlie  letters  I  had  the  honour  to  receive  from  you  by  Anthony  Lespinard  1  have  answered  by 
La  I'raire,  and  as  f()r  those  prisoni-rs  you  still  keej),  1  know  no  reason  you  had  to  take  them  nor 
do  1  solicile  their  returne. 

I  know  nothing  thai  I  have  done  contrary  to  the  unity  and  friendship  between  our  Masters, 
but  you  tluit  iiave,  if  you  have  any  thing  to  say  or  oiler  lo  me  I  shall  i)e  all  Albany  all  thin 
winter  .nnl  if  yon  will  Kern?  anybody  to  mee  (upon  your  desire).  1  will  order  that  he  shall  come 
withoul  anv  danger. 


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515 


To  lett  Mons'  ile  Nonville  see  I  am  a  better  Criend  to  tlio  Freneh  King's  subjects  tlian  he 
thinks  I  am  and  to  prevent  the  effusion  of  a  gn-at  deale  of  Christian  blond  that  may  be  spilt, 
and  for  avoiding  of  any  thing  may  happen  between  our  Masters  subjects  in  these  parts  I  take 
the  freedom  to  Counsell  you,  now  you  have  done  an  unadvised  thing  to  report'  of  itt  and  send  a 
person  to  me  att  Albany  where  if  your  demands  bee  not  very  unreasonable  I  loubt  not  these 
matters  may  be  comijosed. 

What  you  mention  of  J>enuiquid,  it  is  not  now  in  this  (iovernment,  and  what  there  is  done 
I  know  nothing  of  itt,  but  for  selling  the  Maquaas  amnnmition,  they  are  the  King  my  Masters 
subjects,  and  I  cannot  deny  them  any  tiling  that  is  for  their  defence. 

I  am, 

Sir 
Your  most  iiunible  and  most  obedient 
servant 
(signed.).  Tiio:   Don-gax. 


(I'orniKir  Ihniijdii  tit  Munsimr  ih'   Druoni'llh'. 


I  Ni>».V,.rk  I'ap.r..  It.  11,,  i!-.  ] 


8ir. 


;n  Oct'  ic.s7. 


I  have  received  yours  i.y  the  Centle"  that  brings  you  this,  in  which  1  find  you  onlv  repiv  what 
you  have  done  b.'loiv,  in  chargeing  me  of  b.-giiminge  the  warre  whicli  is  but  a  poor."  preteme 
lor  a  man  of  an  ordinary  cappassiilie  might  see  what  your  intentions  weer. 

And  as  lor  my  styh-  which  you  seem  to  be  olli'iided  at,  I  could  render  mvself  noe  otherwys 
to  one  that  wouhl  impute  a  tliinge  to  mee  that  might  iiave  cost  nice  my  liead,  if  guilty. 

Vou  tell  me,  we  ouglit  to  leave  the  dessition  of  th,"  iimmils  to  our  .Masters  and  undertake  noe 
new  Ihiiige,  1  am  -sen.'ible  of  noe  slcp  that  1  have  made  towards  the  alteracon  of  the  (Jovernm- 
Hince  my  coineiiige  here,  but  on  the  contrary  I  writt  to  Mons'  di-  la  liarre  that  if  any  of  our 
Christians  or  hidyans  had  done  anythinge  contrary  to  the  mutuall  correspondence  which  ought 
to  bee  betwe.  .1  both  Covernments  uppon  cmnplaint  to  mee,  .should  not  only  hear  there 
npplycncoiis  but  have  given  them  rc.lie-<sc.  he  hav.iim  pivlcndcd  the  same  .piarellas  you  doe- 
Sir,  the  verry  same  I  have  before  ollered  you.  and  you  may  remember  the  returne  ymi  made  bv 
.'\n(hony  l.espinard. 

Sir,  1  doe  not  take  me  Kiiige  my  niasi,  ,s  right  to  the  live  nations  on  this  syde  of  the  lake 
from  iMoii8|  .le  hi  Harr,  but  from  our  records  wliicii  demonstrates,  that  these  live  nations  has 
been  in  a  free  ami  brotherly  correspoii<lence  from  the  lirst  setllcment  of  this  town.-  and  fmther 
they  have  submitted  them.sells,  there  coimiiy  and  con(|uests  to  the  Diilih  in  their  time  and  (o 
the  Kinge  of  Knglaiid  since  this  Collonie  came  imder  His  MiiJi-n""  obedi.-nce.  so  that  the  King 
haveinir  given  a  pattent  to  M'  W  ■■•  I'emi  of  a  trait  of  hmd  in  which  there  compiest  land  uppon 
the  Sus.piehami  l{iver  was  indud.'d  in  the  grant,  since  all  this  they  I'ame  to  me  in  the  presents 
of  the  Lord  KlUughani  now  Uov'  of  \  irginiu  prcsentiiige  two  dorst  deerskins  desirinue  me  to 


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send  them  to  the  Kinge  that  a  red  broad  seale  niiglit  bee  affixed  to  them,  that,  that  part  of 
Susquehanna  river  might  bee  annexed  to  this  eollonie  haveing  some  of  there  friends  iivinge 
tiiere ;  this  wiien  you  consider,  I  am  sure  that  there  is  noe  grounds  left  for  you  to  doubt  that 
they  are  the  Kinge  of  Enghmd's  subjects.  Sir,  I  have  not  broken  tiie  treaty  of  NewtraUty,  but 
you  have  broiven  both  new  and  old,  for  I  can  doe  no  lesse  then  furnish  those  Indyans  the  Kinge 
my  masters  subjects,  botii,  with  powder  and  lead,  and  also  joyne  with  them  uppon  occasion  for 
there  defence. 

You  did  well  in  sending  Major  Macgregory  home  with  his  people,  but  your  interrupting  them 
in  going  to  such  places  which  you  have  noe  pretence  to,  I  cannot  innnagine  the  reason  of  it. 

Sir,  my  joyneinge  the  five  nations  was,  what  my  duty  obliged  me  to  doe,  and  yet  you  tell  me 
ot  breaking  the  neutrallity  ;  but  I  might  more  truelly  charge  you  with  it;  for  when  you  attaqued 
Sinnicars,  you  might  as  well  come  against  New  Yorke  and  if  there  were  any  ground  of  comjdaint 
against  the  Sinnicks,  the  first  apjication  from  any  of  yours  to  me,  should  have  heard  it  to  vour 
satisfaction  which  would  have  bi'en  the  only  means  to  have  settled  a  quiet  corre.sjjondence 
amongst  tlw  Kinge  of  Englands  subjects  in  tins  parts  and  yours  on  your  side. 

As  tor  Major  Magregoiie  and  his  people's  enicrtainement  since  there  goinge  to  (Juebeck  has 
been  verry  civill,  the  same  shall  all  your  people  that  comes  to  my  hands  meet  with. 

Sir,  it  is  not  in  my  nature  to  raile,  neither  can  I  endure  to  bee  threatned  ;  my  cause  carries 
justice  in  it's  liice  and  will  support  itself,  without  that  sort  of  language  which  you  were  pleased 
to  charge  me  with,  1  need  not  plead  to  delend  that  my  letters  will  testifie  that  style,  be  pleased 
to  peruse  your  first  letter  to  nu'e. 

Sir,  I  question  not  but  if  the  Kinge  your  Master  were  truly  informed  of  the  situation  of  thos.- 
live  nations  on  this  side  of  the  lake  and  Ottowawaes  and  of  the  nations  that  lives  to  the 
Southward  and  southwest  of  the  lakes,  liee  would  adjudge  it  to  bee  the  King  of  Kngland's 
right. 

.Now  Sir,  to  show  my  endevours  shall  not  bee  wanting  in  settlinge  a  lirme  peace  in  these 
liarts  and  keeping  a  Ihire  correspondence  with  you,  wliich  I  am  sure  you  will  fiiule  the  most 
sati'  and  soonest  way  to  projmgate  and  establish  the  Christian  Keligion,"  and  true  friendship  and 
to  k<'ep  the  Indyans  in  there  obedience  it  being  the  only  pretence  yon  have  fi)r  what  vou  hav,- 
done. 

l!ut  the  only  way  of  beginninge  this  good  w<*rke  is  t„  leave  things  in  the  same  slate  that  thev 
were  in  when  you  came  to  your  (iovernment. 

First  — that  satisfiiction  be  given  Ibr  tho.'s  goods  an<i  mercliandi/.e  that  weer  taken  from  the 
Christians. 

y"Jiy_That  you  will  demolish  the  two  torts:  vi/:  Onyagars,  and  the  other  that  were  built  bv 
your  orders  this  sonniier. 

a"')-  That  you  send  back  tiie  Indians  ot  the  live  nations  wliicli  your  people  have  taken  prisonern 
and  80  leave  the  desission  of  mailers  to  our  Mast.'rs  cmicernini;  bounds  and  limitts,  if  we  can 
not  setth-  it  amonire  oursells  as  the  treaty  of  neutrality  <lirecl,.,  and  if  thev  find  them  to  b.v 
dependant  of  your  (.'overn'  shall  wish  you  happinesse  in  the  (ioverninge  ol  them. 

Sir,  as  li.r  disobayinge  any  of  my  Kings  commands,  ii  was  always  very  luiagreeable  to  my 
principle  and  inconsistent  to  my  interest,  and  if  iJier.-  bee  m.f  a  goo.l  intelligence  between  us 
It  will  he  none  of  my  fault,  for  I  have  numy  a  liiir  slepp  to  cm.ipieal  ilt.  and  as  tor  the  In.lyans 
continueing  in  a  hostile  manner  it  is  for  there  owne  delenre.  and  can  n<.i  l)e..  preuented  till"  the 
aliiiir  is  brought  to  a  right  understamlinge  between  us. 


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517 


.S.r  the  .vgard  I  have  for  tl.e  p„or  p.„plo  of  Cannada  who  are  not  the  occasion  of  this  an.l 
senc.ble  of  the  cn.elty  of  the  Indyans,  have  ordered  the>n  nether  to  murther  nor  torment  any 
of  the  prisoners  which  they  take  but  to  bringe  tl,eni  to  mee,  and  I  would  returne  them  as  many 
nd.ans  as  were  taken  by  your  people  for  them,  an.l  to  that  intent  they  have  sent  three  and  I 
have  sent  tins  day  for  some  oth.-rs  which  are  in  there  castles,  and  for  a  gentlewoman  which  I 
am  informed  was  taken  from  Caderachqui  and  also  for  four  children  that  were  taken  from 
Chambly;  let,  Sir,  it  is  very  difficult  to  get  any  prisoners  from  them  thev  having  a  custom 
when  any  of  ther,.  people  are  lost  to  give  upp  thoes  they  take  to  crueltie  of  thoes  fammillvs 
winch  liave  lost  any  of  there  people. 

f^ir,  I  desire  nothinge  that  may  bee  prejudiciall  to  you,  but  am  sure  itt  will  bee  of  great 
consequence  to  you  in  excliangeinge  thoes  prisonners  you  have  for  vour  owne  people.  Beside 
there  is  a  great  difference  betwixt  them  and   Christiai.  blood,  which  you  will  save  by  the 

''''■'""f" '"■-  "'■  ' "  ■'  ■''  '<"•  "'^'  '^i'""'^^'  fl'^-y  are  obedient  to  this  Govermnent  and  will  engage 

•  l.i.f  whafver  art  i.^ies  of  peace  is  concluded  between  you  and  mee  thev  shall  submitt  too;  as  for 
m.y  treaty  made  without  my  consent,  I  am  not  concerned  in  it,  but  if  any  agreement  be  made 
Ijetweeii  us,  (hen  shall  undertake  to  make  them  give  satisfaction  for  any  unjust  acts. 

f>ir  to  conclude,  if  your  intentions  are  accordinge  to  your  expressions  in  Vour  letters  and  vou 
will  leave  tlii.igs  as  you  found  them  when  you  invaded  the  Siuuicks,  I  shall  readily  join  l.^art 
and  hand  with  you  to  obey  our  Afasfrs  commands,  to  the  end  wee  may  have  a  right 
uiiderstandmge  between  us,  which  is  the  desire  of, 

Sir 
Your  humble  and  obedient  servant 

Tho:  Do\oa\ 


Sir. 


Moti.<n'fi/r  ,/,    IhHoiii'ilh^  to  (rovtnior   l>oii,ian. 

I  Xiw-Vurk  l"«i«r..  n.  11.  VI.  ] 

liuebeck  'J^"'  Dec'  1GS7. 

I  received  by  Major  Magregory  tiie  two  letters  whi.:,  you  have  taken  the  paines  to  write  to 
me  of  the  .'tl.  of  Oct'  &-  the  Id",  of  Nov'  bee  arrived  beer  in  good  health  the  :!-  of  this  month 
in  spite  ol  the  li'tigue  of  the  saison. 

I  am  v..ry  glad  to  see  Sir,  'he  goo<l  dispositions  wliieli  you  tewifve  to  have  to  contribute  on 
your  part  tlia,  hereafter  w.v  may  liv.-  in  a  more  tirnie  union  and  friiidshippe  rlian  we  hav 
don,,  herelolore  seiiige  i(  ,s  the  iufnlious  of  our  Masters  who  irives  us  ,rreat  examples  to  emrag.- 
us  both  t..  follow  and  imitate  them  in  there  /..ah'  for  the  mainlevnimre  and  pro|Kmateinae  of  the 
l{elmum  in  llieir  Kstates  — ••  petially  in  this  great  part  of  the  world. 

i  have  bail  alrea.ly  honor  to  a.^inainl  you  Sir.  tiu.t  the  ureal  .iesimie  of  the  Kiuue  mv  Master 
has  in  this  c.M.ntry  is  no  other  than  the  conncrsion  of  the  Inlidells  and  unite  all  these  poor 
barbanms  people  in  tne  boosom  of  the  church,  it   is  truth,  whu'l,  you  will  uu.lerstand  heeralter 

by  others  as  well  as  by  n |,  ^.  ,h,  (irst  and   principh.  artic f  instruction,  which   I   had 

when  I  received  ol  the  King  the  generall  (ioverii'  of  this  country.  I  am  certnine.  that  liis 
Majestie  will  nether  spare  men  nor  money  to  etUct  i(. 


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m:w-vi)hk  colonial  MANrscmi'i^ 


Art.T  (his  Sir.  iMii  you  i).>Ii.'v.>  that  lh(>  Kiim;  your  Master  that  docs  soo  groat  things  in  his 
.loniinnions  tor  Iffligion.  can  contradict  (h.-  King  my  Master  in  his  pious  d.'signcs  scingc  tlicy 
cannot  lu>  contrary  to  the  interest  of  His  .Majestie  of  Creat  Itriltain,  yon  liiive  the  proofe  of  it 
it.  yea.r  hands,  it  is  Sir  the  h.st  tr.'aty  of  newtrality  conchided  l)etween  (he  (wo  crowns  whicli 
doe  sulliciently  testify  that  th.'  two  Kings  do  reciprocally  al.ai.don  the  savages  wlio  shall  he  in 
warr  against  the  s.ihjecis  of  either  Kinge.  The  tiueslion  now  Sir  is  (he  KxeciKion  lif  the  lust 
treaty  of  the  KW'  ot  \o\-  |(is,j.  j,,  whicli  you  lind  dilliciillics  by  the  right  which  you  will  have 
over  till-  live  nations  lu'lore  this  q-iestioii  he  decided  and  rcgulat.'d  hetwcn  our  Masters  as  yon 
liiui  proposed  to  me  hy  your  letter  of  the  •■>■»"'  ol  May  liNf,  and  which  I  had  accepted  hy  my 
JHiswer  of  the  t'O.  of  .)un(<  of  the  same  year— hut  Sir.  not  to  loose  time  in  miprolilidde 
disputiiige  of  a  thinge  whicli  ought  to  be  regulated  elswhere  I  shall  medle  only  with  thoes 
things  which  can  be  done  betwixt  you  ami  mee  to  ent<>rlaine  betwixt  us  and  Our  master's 
subjects  according.'  to  there  intentions  tiie  good  iiitelligencies  an<l  correspondeiKMcs  which  tliev 
will  have  us  to  nianaire. 

And  to  testify  unto  you  th.- disposition  that  I  am  in  ami  th.-  particiiL-r  .•onsid.-ration  that  I 
have  for  ymir  person  and  yo.ir  s.-ntimeiits,  I  a.rept  tin-  OU'ers  that  you  inak.-  unto  me  by  ymir 
l.-tterof  the  la^-t  of  October,  not  to  spar  your  pains  to  procure  a  solli.l  p.-ac.-  to  this  cimntry 
;ind  to  k.'cp  betv  ivt  IIS  a  goo.t  corr.-spond.-ncic.  assuringe  yo,i  Sir.  as  I  have  not  ma.le  warr  but 
hy  regrctt  and  beinge  thereto  foiv.-d  by  llu-  contimiall  insultalions  ami  by  the  p.-ilides  of  the 
Siiim-cU.-s.  I  am  very  ready  to  act  joyntly  with  y.ni  to  giv.-  unto  our  Colonies  and  to  all  our 
sanuag.-s  a  gen.-rall  p.-ac-  soe  n.-.vssaiy  tor  .•stahlisbing  ol  U.-ligimi  and  tor  the  .•ommerc.- of 
"HI- p.-opi, —  Therefore  Sir.  haveinge  c.Misider.-d  that  !,-ll,-is  .■..nl.l  not  be  sullici.iit  to  .-xplain.- 
you  all  liiat  1  should  liav.-  to  t.-ll  you.  and  M' Cregorie  han.-ing.- teslili.-d  unto  im- th.- .l.-sin- 
whii-h  you  havi-  that  I  should  seiul  soiii.-  per.ion  unto  you  to  conlcrr  with  voii  on  all  thinus  — 
beside,  y.uir  I.-tler  T.-stifyinge  that  you  sh.uild  be  u-iy  willinge  to  .■nl.r  in  th.-  inslivst  of 
If.'ligion  to  corr.-spmid  of  >.un-  si.h-  iip.m  th.-  a.-.-ount  of  your  gr.-ai  King.-  to  th.-  pious  .l.-sigiu-s 
of  our  great  Monarch  I  .li.i  not  heli.-v.-  I  .-oiild  mak.- .hoice  of  a  p-rson  that  .-onld  be  more 
ngr,-,-abl.-  unto  y.u.  then  the  l{.-v.  Kath.-r  Naillan.  .l.-siiit.-.  u  Im  is  not  uukuowne  unto  y.m 
I'Mveing  bin  missioiiei  with  tli.-  Mak.pi.is  in  the  tinu-  thai  \oii  arrived  to  th.-  (i.-nm-iall  Covi-rn' 
if  N'ew-Vork.'. 

As  h.-e  knows  perli-ctly  th.-  nu-asiir.-s  that  must  b.-.-  taken  lor  that,  and  thai  1  liav.-  Ivk.-wyse 
in(brm.-.l  him  of  all  my  in<.-nli.ms  which  can  m.t  but  relate  to  the  good  pleasure  of  tlie  King.- 
luy  Master  aii.i  1  am  ly.vcwys  assured  that  you  would  not  doe  any  thini;.'  without  cons.-nt  of 
His  Maj.-stie  of  greatt  llntlain.  I  pray  ymi  Sir  to  giv.-  Civ.lil  to  all  that  he  will  sav  unto  y.m 
Ir.nn  m.-e  and  be  assur.-.l  that  I  will  hoiil.l  and  Uattili.- of  my  part  ail  that  shall  be  n-gulat.-d 
bi-twixt  you  ami  him. 

i  ho'  I  am  not  ignorant  that  you  an-  sullici.-ntlv  knowiim  of  in  our  laiiguatre  to  conli-r  with 
the  sai.l  I'ather.  yet  I  h;ive  s  nt  with  him  M'  Dimioi-t  vio  sp.-aks  Knulish.  h.-.-  is  an  hom-st 
man  ami  i  have  resp.-.-t  for  hini.  .heiv  is  im.-  n.-.-.l  that  I  should  prav  vmi  to  giv.-  m-c.-s,  rv 
orders  for  there  safe  retiirne,  as  I  am  v.-ry  w.-ll  p.iswa.i.-.l  that  von  w.'.uhl  I-.-  v.-rv  h.ath  t..  .io.- 
flu«  l.-a.st  thinge  which  mi«hi  .li.pl.-as.-  th.-  Kinu.-  vour  .Ma>l.'r.  Mvk.wys,-  pray  you  not  to  .l.-sir.- 
of  im-e  that  which  is  net  m  my  pow.-r  to  a.ror.l  you  and  to  think.-  that  the  only  meiiiis  m.t  to 
displease  our  Ma.sters  is  to  leave  intiivl.  all  ..ur  .l.ter.-iices  to  lit.-re  d.-ivsioii  cont.'-nlinge  oiirselfs 
t(.  8..nd  unto  them  some  nifinorinls  from  .-.leii  of  n»  by  wh  cii  they  miiv  de.-i.lutf  niid  l.-t  us  know 
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It.-li.'Vf  Sir,  Unit  ;lu'ii<  is  nolliinp"  I  (i.-sir.'  so  niiirh  us  your  liii'iidsliiiipo  niul  (o  l.'.stific  in  all 
pliurs  thai  piofouiul  n'Hpcct  which  1  havf  ,„i-  y„ur  girat  King,  prol.rlor  of  th.-  Iioly  Kcjigion 
and  aiuifut  l-lcnd  to  the  King  my  MusttT—  1  pray  you  Sir,  Iich-fvi'  lliat  I  am, 

Vour  most  humi)li'  and  most  ohedicnt  servant, 

Tiie  M.  i)i:  Dij.No.wiLLK. 


Ouvcrnor  JJoiiiian  to   Mim^Uur  dc  IhnunviUo. 

[Xt""-Vurk  ru|KTii.  11.  II.  Oil.) 


Sir. 


17"'  l''fi)>'  I  CSS. 


Yours  cam.-  to  my  hands  hy  (1„.  Ifev-'  Katla-r  Vaiilant  and  .Mons-  DnmonI— 1  am  iicartily  sorry 
lor  an  .ur.'danl  that  happened  to  th,  m  hy  meclinge  some  (huiiisen  Indians  hy  tlie  way  hithi'r 
that  ahtised  and  took.'  .-ieveral  Ihmus  tron  tl'em,  what  was  taken  I  cause  to  Ih- restored  i^id  two 
or  three  of  the  ehiet  of  them  have  heen  alter  them  in  tiie  woods  ever  since  and  i  doe  assuie 
you  Sir  that  as  soon  as  they  sliail  hee  tak<-n.  I  will  .h)e  yon  and  mysidlb  justice  in  punishinge 
them. 

W  lii.l  power  you  have  given  the  said  Ifev''  Father  and  Mons'  Dmnont  I  know  not;  Hcvendl 
papers  have  passed  hetween  us  hut  are  come  to  noe  conclusion,  which  is  very  strange  to  mee, 
my  (h'lnands  heinge  soe  just  and  reasonahle,  wiiicii  are  as  lollows  : 

I.  'I"lu^  breakinge  (K)wn  the  foort  at  Onvagro. 

y.  'I'lie  ri'Htoiinge  wlnit  has  h(f n  taken  from  the  fhrislians  and  Indians  or  the  value  of  itt. 

a.  The  sendinge  home  all  the  prisoners  that  y<iu  iiave  now  at  Canada  and  tlioes  you  have 
sent  lor  Krance. 

Tlies  ai  ,•"  ,y  masters  eonnnaiuls  to  nice  and  I  do.'  hy  this  letter  denire  tju!  s.inie  of  you 
and  alsoo  hee  has  ..rdered  mee,  provided  yon  comply  with  these,  to  take  care  that  if  any  of 
those  live  nations  doe  sou  any  wronge  to  give  you  .'atiafactioii  ;  this  I  have  often  f;>run!rlv 
Iciidred  yon,  and  now  agaiiie  olli'r  it  and  williall  promise  yon  that  liie  Sinneken  shall  pay  you 
the  two  hundred  liea\ors,  (he  •.'ev''  father  says  they  engaged  to  Moils'-  -U-  la  IJarre,  and  \  am 
sure  whatever  faults  they  committed  hefore  that  lime  were  eoneluded  in  the  aKrtwnent. 

Then  to  he.'  upon  a  right  un.ler.standing.'  with  you  and  your  (iov.'in'.  there  is  nothing  in  tlie 
world  I  .h'sitv  more;  for  tiie  pr.ipagalion  of  the  ('allioli|ke"  faith  I  am  sure  there  is  no  Fr.nce 
livinge  is  moi.'  /..'alons  than  my  nnisler,  to  wiiicji  etid  hee  is  sendinge  .Mis.sionaries  over  to  livo 
am.mg  tiie  Indians.  I  suppose  if  yon  had  or.ii'is  from  the  Kinge  your  .Mast.'r  to  huild  a  'brt 
upon  Ih.'  King  ot'  Knglan.l's  doimnionH  it  was  hy  some  inisinformati.Mi  .>!  some  of  y.nir 
predecessorK  or  otlu-rs,  lheirli>r.'  l.-tt  i;.,i  M.-n.'  Denonvihe  he  th.'  cans  of  ii  misunderslandinge 
hetween  Hie  two  greatest  Monai.lis  that  .'ver  lilh-d  the  'i'lirones  they  silt  on.  .\.'<  (hr  th.-  treaty 
of  newtrality  in  the  Tivnch  .  oppy  th.«  w.nd  sanage  !s  us.'d  without  the  a.iditi.m  of  Indians  hut 
11..I  soe  in  the  Knglish  wIlt.-  the  wiwds  W  dd  Indians  an' use.l  to  dislingnisii  hetween  times  who 
hav.'  suhmitt.'d  Ihem.Helfs  iindei  (Jov.tii'  and  tl s  who  have  not. 

Vou  m.iy  judge  hy  my  U'tters  what  i»y  iiiclynuti.iiis  were  mid  if  yon  will  imvothing.x  as  they 
were  at  the  sigiieinge  the  treuty,  I  will  he  of  the  mime  ininde  still,  and  will  referr  all  liiingH  to 


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tlie  decission  of  our  Masters  .-ith  „.y  prayers  that  they  ,.ay  come  to  a  right  conclusion.     But 
Mr,  It  IS  very  hard  tliat  you  should  be  Judge  and  party  too. 

Sir,  I  have  sent  you  eigiit  prisoners". he  Father  and  Mons'  Dunu.nt  l,ave  engaged  to  mee  to 

Zt  T^V:  '"''T:  '"'  ''""  ""'  ^'""  '"'  ^'"■"'  ''^''^  "'»'"-  '  "--  '''"'--d  i»  a  P"Per 
o  t  e     ev-  father,     I  des.re  they  may  be  sent  by  a  Gent,  I  have  ordered  to  goe  alonge\vith 

h    1  ather  as   arr  as  Mont  Uoyall,  the  saa.e  person  will  stay  there  to  expect  your  ans.tr,  and 
I  hope  you  will  comply  with  my  demands  which  is  the  desire  of 

.Sir 
Vour  most  obedient  and  most  humble 
servant 

Tuo  DoxoAx. 

Pray  Sir  dispatch  M'  Derrick  Wessells  with  the  prisoners  as  soon  as  possible  for  1  have 
ordered  hnn  to  bee  back  hither  by  the  middle  of  April. 


Ooveruor  /)on>/<nrx  ^t?r.s(  rhman,!  of  tlu    Frtneh   A,j,„t-s. 

[New-Vork  PaiHTJ,  II.  II.  74.] 

Wheueas  in  the  a--  Article  of  the  Treaty  of  neutrality  between  the  King  ^ ^^ l^,,^ 
and  the  ^rendI  Kmg  t  e -^.  of  Nov'  10.«  Its  concluded  that  no  Souidiei^  armed    men  eUc 

1,  V  nVV  '  n?  "  "  "''°  '"'""  ""'  °^  ^■'"'■"f"  ^°  ^'«  '"  ^™^  ^''^'^^  «'"'"  -^"""i't 

^  ..rFnlli  1  ■'  "  ""•'/"•'"•'  '"'  "'"'"'  ''"  "'"^'  '"""""  '^'"'S  "'■  ''"'-'  Brittain's  subjects 
mtlie  English  colonies  and  governments. 

Notwithstanding  which,  in  the  month  of  May  last  in  the  yar  16.7  Maj'  Maggregory  and 
M'  Ifoseboom  accompanied  with  some  of  the  inhabitants  of  this  Towne  to  tnule  with  the 
Indians  that  are  west  and  by  south  W:  S:  We..t  and  S:  and  bv  west  of  this  (;overn'  were  .,, 
upon  by  a  consiuerable  party  of  French  with  Indians,  there  arms  and  goods  taken  from  them, 
and^^themselves  ^iken  prisoners  and  kept  at  Cadarachqui  Mont  ]{oyall  at.d  (Juebeck  for  lour 

o.f  ^1'r  '",  ''^',,'""""' "'■  •^"""  '»'"'•  "'"  ••'••••■"■l'  took  severall  of  the  Indians  of  those  nations 
called  Oneydes,  Onnondages,  Cayouges  and  Sinnekes  that  went  to  trade  at  Cadaraclu.ui  an.i 
other  places  ot  the  (Jovernm-  of  Cani.la  (who  had  submitted  thems,.'f.  to  be  the  King  of 
England  subjects)  and  used  them  very  cruelly  some  whereof  the  (Jovernour  of  Canida  hath 
sent  lO  h  ranee. 

y^  F:;nher  eontrarie  to  the  said  Articles  in  the  month  of  .luiv  last  the  French  invaded  the 
S.nneKes  country  in  a  hostile  manner  cut  .low,,  there  corn  Burnt  there  villages  killd  son,e  of 
there  peopU  and  built  a  fort  alt  a  piace  called  Onyagaro 

l-pon    vhVh  several  letters  and  mes,.engers  l,av"e  past   between  the  (iovernour  of  Canida  an.l 

me,  and  whereas  now  in  pa,li.M,lar  the  Hcv  :   Father  Valiant  and    Mon.s' du  Mont  an t   by 

he  Oovernour  of  Canida  with  power  to  compose  and  bring  the  d.ilerence  between  both 
Oovemments  to  a  Ifight  understanding. 


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wiHulTrov'  ""■''^  "Vr''  '  ''"  '"t  ''""^"  '"'  "" '''''''  ''  '""^"*^'"  ^  "ght  understanding 
with  the  (.overnour  and  Government  of  Canida,  therefore  I  demand, 

First:  That  all  the  arms  and  goods  that  were  taken  from  Major  Maggregory  M^  Roseboom 
and   he  people  that  were  along  with  them,  may  be  restored  or  the  value  of  them. 

2      That  the  fort  or  forts  built  att  t)nyagaro  or  anywhere  else  upon  the  Mohegs,  Oneyede. 

1",;'":;.     '""''  ^'"-"'^°~  '-"^  «--  the  said  -  of  Nov'  1C86.  be  demolished 

3^  Ihat  the  prisoners  of  all  tlie  five  nations  that  are  in  your  possession  may  be  set  at  liberty 
nd  sent  home  to  there  countrey,  and  also  that  those  who  are  sent  to  France  be  delive  d  W 
the  I  reneh  Ambassadour  at  London  to  the  Secretary  of  State  there,  or  to  the  King  of  Enlnd's 
and^assador  or  Agent  at  Paris,  that  a  course  may  be  taken  for  there  transportation  I  New  Yol 

the  saidi:ti  onW^^^^^^^^^     "^  "^"''^^  '--  ^"  *^'"^«  -  ^^^y  —  -  the  makeing  of 

(^'S'^^*^)-  Tho:  Doxgan. 


i-i/-*/  I'(ij>er  of  the  French  Agents  to  Gaveiiior  Dmigmi. 

[Sfw-Tork  Pnpfre,  B.  II,  76.] 

Mr  .1     ^  T*r  Febr^  168^ 

Whereas  the  Governour  of  New  Yorke  in  a  letter  31.  Oct'  1687.  to  the  Governour  of  Canada 
proposed  to  him  the  makeing  of  a  peace  and  Major  Maggregory  in  the  name  of  the  Governour 
of  New  Yorke  desired  the  Governour  of  Canada  to  send  to  Albany  some  Frenchman  to  compose 
the  difterence  with  the  (iovemour  of  New  Yor'.e,  for  that  end  and  purpose  are  sent  S:  Valliant 
and  M'  Dumont  but  in  there  journey  as  he  knows,  have  been  very  ill  treated  contrary  to  all 
right  and  law  by  some  Indiana  called  Mahingans  subjects  of  the  Government  of  New  Yorke 

Wheriore  befor.'  wee  goe  any  further  to  answer  the  proposals,  of  Gov'  Dongan,  wee  have 
judged  It  just  to  demand  of  him  (as  wee  have  done  nine  daves  agoe  bv  word  of  mouth) 
sattisfaction  for  the  injury  done  to  the  Governour  of  Canada,  whose  person  l" represent. 

Th,s  favour  wee  demand  the  more,  because  this  Injury  is  committed  also  against  the  person 
ot  the  Gov  of  New  Yorke  since  it  was  committed  not  only  in  the  presence  but  also  contrary  to 
the  will  m-.l  roi.ent  of  his  Messengers  who  had  i)romised  ns  there  would  be  noe  reason  tofeare 
m  there  company,  but  the  Indiana  declared  they  had  done  all  this  by  the  command  of  Governour 
Dongan  ;  i(  bee  denyes  us  this  favor. 

Then,  there  is  first  n'ason  to  leare  that  some  thing  worse  will  happen  unto  us  in  our  retume, 
especially  seeing  the  said  Mahegan  Indians  and  some  others  who  returned  out  of  (Janada  dowting 
wheth.-r  we  w,^re  arj've.i  at  this  towne  di<l  se-k  for  us,  with  that  intent  to  carrv  U3  captive  into 
th<.re  fort  ;  the  same  Indians  have  threatened  that  they  will  kill  all  the  French  returninge  into 
Canada  and  the  Jesuit  to  be  burnt. 

Sec  oiidly,  unlesse  the  Governour  of  New  Yorke  provides  that  this  injury  bee  repaired,  tlien 
there  is  reason  lo  beleeve,  that  hee  would  not  have  repair-d  better  the  injuries  done  by  the 
Simiekes  to  the  Collony  of  Canada,  it  it  had  been  demamled  of  him,  altho'  he  has  ollen 
complain'd  to  us  that  he  has  iieard  nothing  of  them. 


Albany. 
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Governor  Don^arHs  .second  Paper  to  tlm  French  Agent9. 

[Sew- York  Fapera,  B.  II.  T8.] 

February  1688, 
Rev:  Father  ^ 

That  I  have  propounded  to  the  Governour  of  Cannada  the  mukeinge  of  peace  is  very  true, 
which  altho'  it  was  my  own  inclynation  was  neverthelesse  upon  his  desyre  signyfied  in  several! 
of  his  letters  to  have  a  good  correspondence  with  this  Government  and  intimacie,  that  if  the 
way  was  as  open  for  him  as  for  mee  he  would  sent  some  person  for  the  purpose  which  I  sent 
Major  Maggregory  back  with  the  very  same  demands  that  I  have  made  to  you,  withall 
acquaintinge  him  if  there  weer  complyance  witii  and  hee  had  anythinge  further  to  propose,  hee 
might  send  one  allong  with  Major  Macgregory  hither  to  which  intent  if  you  are  come  yourseh'e 
is  the  best  judge. 

That  you  have  been  abused  by  the  Indians  in  your  journey,  I  am  sensible  of  and  very  sory 
for  it,  and  that  you  have  nine  dayes  sine  demanded  justice  and  that  I  promised  it  you  is  true, 
and  now  repeat  the  same  that  you  shall  have  restitution  of  the  goods  and  that  oifenders 
punished  for  the  Affront. 

^ou  atlirme  that  the  Indians  declared  what  was  done,  was  by  my  commands,  I  have  enquired 
of  Major  Magregory  and  hee  sayes  hee  does  not  beleeve  the  Indyans  sayd  any  such  matter,  if 
you  produce  your  Author  both  for  that  and  what  else;  you  expre.sse  about  the  Indians,  I  will  doe 
the  Gov''  of  Canada  justice  and  myself  alsoo,  but  if  you  do  not.  Rev.  Father  if  with  good 
reason  I  thinke  it's  what  proceeds  wholly  from  yourself. 

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Sccoti/I  Paper  of  the  French  Atjents  to  Governor  Doiujan. 

[Nfn-Vork  PiiIHTK,  B,  II,  Rfl.  ] 

February  1 088. 

I  would  ratlier  be  accused  of  an  untruth,  then  to  reveal  any  oue  to  his  evident,  damage,  of 
whom  I  have  understood  anything  —  Vet  1  dare  amongst  inai.y  name  Mons' Dumo.  t  who 
knows  the  Mahigan  language,  and  understood  of  those  barbarians  whatsoever  I  have  affirmed 
ot  them.     iNow  I  answer  to  your  propositions. 

In  the  6*  Article  of  the  treaty  of  iNeutrality  between  the  Most  Christian  King  and  tiie  King 
of  great  Brittain  -,\  Nov'^  IGSO.  it  is  proiiibited  to  the  subjects  of  the  King  ol'  England  to  trade 
111  the  rivers  or  other  places  in  America  subjected  to  the  Government  of  the  King  of  France, 
and  it  is  lawfuil  to  seize  upon  tlie  siiips  or  boats  w=th  marchandize  of  those  that  trade  in  those 
places,  by  whicii  article  it  was  prohibited  to  Major  Maggregory  and  Roseboom  and  other 
inhabitants  of  Albany  to  goe  to  trade  to  the  Ottowawe,  whicli  place  lys  from  Albany  .)r  New 
\orke  betwixt  west  and  north,  am)  not  betwi.xt  west  and  soiUh  ;  but  howsoever  the  said  place 
IS  situated  without  dis[)ute  itt  belongs  to  the  Governm'  of  the  French,  seeing  they  have  lived 
there  more  then  fourty  yeiuvs,  and  this  does  Gov'  Dongan  confers  in  his  writing  where  he  calls 
those  Indians  the  Indians  of  the  Kreuili. 

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first  by  the  passe  or  leave  which  they  had  in  writings  from  the  Gov"  of  New  Yorke.  ittappeares 
secondly,  by  the  confession  of  the  foresaid  subjects,  whose  confession  and  testimony  was  then 
and  m  that  place  presently,  juridically,  recorded  upon  writing.  Wherefore  by  force  of  the  .5'- 
article  of  the  saicl  treaty,  there  was  power  and  right  given  to  the  French  to  sieze  upon  the  goods 
ajid  canoes  o  the  fores"  Major  Maggrygory  and  his  compagnions.  And  in  vain  does  Gov' 
Dongan  complam,  hrst,  that  the  French  have  done  against  the  '.y^  Art:  of  the  s"  treaty  of 
neutrahty,  nince  in  that  article,  it  is  only  conchul.d  that  the  french  are  not  to  domnify  the 
Lnghsh  w.th.n  the  colonies  as  subjects  to  the  K  .ge  of  England  (which  last  words  is  to  be  taken 
notice  of)  but  not  within  the  colonies  ettc.  subjects  to  the  French  Gov"  if  thither  the  English 
come  to  'rade  without  power.  * 

But  altho-  the  French  had  done  anything  contrary  to  the  said  Treaty  it  wa'  before  the  treatv 
was  known  m  Canada,  but  it  is  a  strange  thing,  that  by  the  same  messenger  by  whom  Gov-' 
Dongan  sent  acopy  of  the  treaty  to  V.oV  Denonville,  and  writt  also  that  he  would  with  powder 
gunns  and  other  necessaries  for  the  warr  fi  riiish  the  Indians,  with  whom  the  France  a  few' 
dayes  before  had   begin  a  warr,  by  tliis  his  letter  he.  manifestly  sign.fved  that  he  intended  t„ 
contradict  the  foresaid  treaty,  the  knowledge  of  which  treaty  came  fi^st  mto  Canada  fro.,  the 
Gov  of  New  \orke.     In  the  3-  Art:  of  this  treaty  is  forbidden  to  the  inhabitants  of  the  English 
Government  to  give  any  help  to  tiie  Barbarians  with  whom  the  French  have  warr,  and  itt  is  not 
suihc.ent  to  say  that  in  that  article  are  understood  Barbarians,  belonging  to  no  Government 
because  in  the  treaty  printed  both  in  French  and  English  the  prohibition  is  put  absolutely  without 
any  condition  and  the  English  coppy  used  the  word  wild  Indians,  not  to  distinguish  them  from 
Barbarians,  belonging  to  some  Governments  but  to  distinguish  them  from  Indimis  who  are  first 
come  out  of  Europe  to  live  in  the  West  Indies-here  therefore  (ioV  Denonville  judged  itt  was 
iawfull  for  h.m  to  carry  Major  Maggregory  and  his  compagnions  to  Mont  Roy  all  and  from  thence 
to  Quebeek  to  deliberate  whither  thy  were  to  send  into  France  there  to  give  an  account  of  the 
proceedings  of  Gov'  Dongan-some  of  them  were  there  kept  more  close,  not  as  prisoners  of 
vvarr  butt  as  guilty  of  some  particular  misdemeanor,  for  example  Maggregorv  was  kept  close  in 
tlie  fort  of  Cadaraggue  for  some  time  because  he  did  threate  with  his  sword  run  through  a  Capt- 
being  actually  upon  his  duty.     .Secondly,  Gov'  Dongan  complaints  that  some  barbarians  were 
<ietained  m  the  fort  of  Cadaraggue  and  other  places  belonging  to  the  colony  of  Canada     I 
answer,  that  some  were  taken  as  enneinies,  such  were  the  .Sinnickins  and  a  certain  Barbarian 
(Joiogouenha-oreouahe  with  his  fellow-traveller  who.  as  he  himselfe  confesseth  to  me  was  come 
into  Canada  with  that  intend  to  carry  away  with  him  back  some  French  captives  into  his 
village,     other  barbarians  were  detained  by  us  that  they  might  not  discover  the  march  of  'he 
Jrench  anny  but  were  afterwards  kept  as  ennemies  because  their  countrymen  made  first  warr 
with  us  about  the  fort  of  Cadaraggue  or  Hand  of  Mont  Uoyall,  and  that  by  the  instigation  of 
tiov  Donprn  as  thy  themselves  confesses— He  complains  3*"^  of  the  fort  of  Niagaro  of  the 
warr  with  the  Sinn^-kes  eto— I  answer  that  we  do  not  acknowledge  that  land  and  nation  as 
subject  to  the  King  of  England  but  as  rebels  against  us,  butt  tioV  Dongan  who  toke  them  for 
Ins  and  knew  we  had  several  reasons  to  complaine  of  them,  ought  to  have  provided  satisfaction 
u)  be  made  to  us  especially  since  he  was  not  ignorant  that  the  8innekes  could  easily  have  -nade 
sat.sfactu.n  by  restoring  to  us  the  captives  of  the  Ottowawes  and  bv  coming  to  Gov'  Denonville 
at  Cadarogque  to  make  peace  with  him  as  they  use  to  doe  many  years  ago  — butt  on  the 
contrary  (i„v'  Dongan  did  forbid  them  to  restore  the  prisonners  to  "the  French  or  to  eo  to 
Cadaragque  to  treui  with  Gov'  Denonville  about  peace  — 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


But  to  put  a  stop  to  compkins  and  to  lett  all  see  Cov'  Denonville  unwillingly  mnde  warr  witii 
the  Sinnekes — I  his  name  I  demand  : 

First :  that  the  controversies  of  the  limits,  of  distroying  the  fort,  of  restoring  the  goods  may 
bee  referred  to  the  two  kings  as  it  is  conmianded  in  the  treaty  oi  newtrality. 

Secondly,  because  a  peace  can  not  bee  made  without  the  coi.  "nt  of  all  nations,  whicli  are 
concerned  in  the  warr.  that  there  be  time  given  to  call  them  toge'ier,  and  a  convenient  place 
api)ointed  where  they  may  all  savely  meet— but  since  some  of  them  lives  so  remote,  thnl  ift 
will  be  15  months  before  they  can  come,  therefore  before  that  time  a  generall  peact^  cannot  be 
concluded. 

Wherefore  Thirdly,  in  the  mean  time  I  demand  *liat  there  may  he.  a  cessation  of  armes  on 
both  sides,  lett  not  the  Sinii-kes  or  any  other  nation  molest  or  damnify  the  Indi.ins  belonging 
to  the  French,  and  let  not  them  make  any  excurtion  to  the  Ottowose,  less  any  of  them  be  killed 
by  ours  not  knowing  of  this  treaty. 

Fourthly,  within  this  time  we  shall  hear  what  the  two  kings  shall  have  agre. d  upon  concerning 
the  Hmits,  the  Fort  of  Niagara,  and  the  rt-stitution  of  the  goods:  in  this  mi.-  .er  we  shall  no't 
now  condud  anything  contrary  to  the  will  and  pleasure  of  the  Kings  our  Mast,  rs;  for  example, 
if  theycomand  the  forts  to  be  demolished,  the  goods  to  be  restored,  then  those  shall  he  demolished 
and  these  restored. 

Fifthly,  I  demand  that  all  the  prisoners,  and  first  the  Iiulian  called  Sogaresse,  who  with  his 
wife  and  sonne  is  here  kept  doss  in  a  certain  place,  and  all  other  Indians  inhabitants  of  Mont 
Royal,  and  all  the  French  detaiiu>d  here  or  amongst  the  Indians,  lastly  .ill  the  Ottowose  aiul 
Ilurones  two  yeares  taken,  be  all  restored  to  me,  and  I  promise  to  returne  as  many  Indians 
taken  by  us  or  detained  either  in  Canada  or  in  France  — 

Sixtly,  if  before  the  two  Kings  ccmclude  anytliing  concerning  the  limits,  if  the  Sinnekesor  anv 
of  the  rest  shall  contrary  to  the  8"'  art:  of  this  present  treaty  act  any  hostility  against  tne 
French  or  Barbarians  their  associates  or  subjects,  then  shall  the  French  have  rigiit  and  power  to 
renew  warr,  and  (!oV  Dongun  in  that  cause  shall  have  no  right  or  power  to  assist  the  Indians 
with  armes,  victualls,  and  other  warlyke  provisions,  as  he  confesses  he  has  done  hitherto  nor 
shall  the  French  in  that  case  [ac(iuire]  by  that  warr  any  other  right  or  title  to  the  villages  of  the 
Indians,  but  what  they  have  long  sim-e  purchased. 

Was  signed. 

Franciscus  Valiant  Soc:  .lesu. 
Elamdert  Dumont. 


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525 


Governor  Borujan's  third  Paper  to  the  French  Agents. 

[Ncw-Tork  Papera,  II.  ri.  Sj.] 

,,     „  1688  February 

You  tell  me  that  Mons'  Duniont  understands  the  Mahicandes  language  if  he  asserts  that 
they  have  sayd  what  you  have  told  me,  I  will  beleeve  him,  however  will  refer  it  to  any  rational 
man  if  1  ought  not  to  bee  rredited  rather  than  an  Indian  — 

What  you  mention  concerninge  the  r,""  art :  of  the  treaty  of  the  •,«»-  of  NoV  1686.  has  not  the 
least  relation  to  Maj'  Maggregory  ettc :  for  first,  I  doe  not  allow  the  Ottowawas  to  bee  the 
French  Kings  subjects,  but  in  case  they  were  if  you  will  examine  the  G'"  Art:  of  the  same  treaty 
you  will  find  if  ^ays  it's  lawfull  for  the  shipps  and  other  vessels  of  either  nation  for  refreshinge 
themselves  &c :  to  go  into  the  harbours  and  rivers  of  the  other  and  thence  to  depart  without 
any  hinderance  at  there  pleasure. 

Hy  the  O'l'  Art :  it  is  true  that  it's  expressed  any  shippe  or  vessell  that  shall  bee  found  tradeing 
(•ontrary  to  the  tenor  of  the  Treaty  shall  be  confiscated— But  Major  Macgreggory  ettc.  was  not 
found  tradeiny:,  but  way-laid,  took  prisoners  and  there  goods  taken  from  them  eight  days 
journey  from  the  Ottowawas  and  its  a  very  hard  thing.,  that  the  Kinge  of  England's  subjects 
may  not  have  as  much  libertie  to  trav.-ll  in  the  woods  in  America  as  the  most  Xtian  Kings.  I 
know  the  ( Htowawas  to  be  on  the  South  side  of  the  lake  and  that  I  should  call  them  French 
Indians  nmst  be  an  .rror,  for  on  the  contrary,  I  cannot  beleeve  the  Govern'  of  Canada  to  have 
any  right  to  them. 

Another  thinge  very  materiall  you  bringe  to  my  memorie  for  which  I  thank  You  is  :  that  the 
treaty  was  not  come  to  my  hands  when  Macgregory  Rooseboom  &c:  went  from  hence,  soe 
that  the  French  could  not  have  any  right  either  to  take  them  prisoners  or  there  goods  from 
them  which  makes  mee  demand  the  restitution  of  the  goods  or  the  vallue  of  them. 

What  you  remarke  of  the  3""  Art :  of  the  treaty  is  true  but  upon  what  pretence  did  you  take 
Macgregory  — I  am  sure  it  was  out  of  the  Government  of  Canada,  except  a  Frenchmmi  by 
tredding  upon  the  earth  makes  itt  belong  to  that  Collony. 

Itt  is  not  so  strange  that  by  the  same  messenger  I  sent  the  copie  of  the  treaty  I  should  lett 
IMoiis'-  de  .Nonville  know  I  would  assist  with  armes  ettc  the  Kings  subjects  unjustly  attaqued  by 
the  French,  as  for  him  to  invade  the  King  of  England  territories  wlien  I  thought  of  nothinge 
else  but  livciug  peaceably  and  quietly  with  our  neighbours. 

'I'lio'  thoes  five  nacons  are  barbarous  in  their  manners  and  behavior,  yet  they  have  submitted 
themselves  to  be  the  Kinge  of  England's  subjects,  and  as  such  I  must  "protect  them,  as  for  the 
words  wild  Indians  they  signitie  peojile  who  owne  no  superioritie,  and  would  you  from  the 
IJ'"  Art:  of  the  Treaty  inferr  it  lawfull  for  the  (iover^  of  Canada  to  give  laws  to  the  subjects 
of  th..  King  of  England  in  the  Govern'  of  New  Yorke ;  I  mn  certaine  my  master  would  take  itt 
very  ill  if  i  should  suffer  itt. 

As  for  Major  Magregory,  hee  was  taken  long  before  the  Govern'  of  Canada  came  near  the 
Sinn.^kes  country,  who  I  believe  did  wysely  in  not  sending  him  to  France,  beinge  one  who 
might  have  given  that  information  to  the  French  Kinge  as  would  have  vindicated  my  actions 
and  made  him  very  nmch  dissatisfied  with  Mons'  de  Nonvilles  proceedings,  but  what  concernes 
Major  Magregory's  pryvate  behaviour  is  nothinge  to  the  publicque,  tho  I  beleeve  it  must  bee 
some  extraordinary  provocacou  that  should  urge  him  to  ofler  any  rudenesse  to  a  person  in  that 
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you  In.  they  n  de  wa  1  ;  :  i  rvJ:V  ""'5''^«'"  ^'^  ^^-'^  --y  -^  at  the  san.e  tLe 
before  1  came  J.ither  Tnd  thee  'v„  "  ?  ^^'  '"^i  ""'*S'-^^'°°'  *''«  I»d-««  ^^^re  taken  3  month 
N^emher  ,a.  h^^  •:;::-  ^^r  1^ li^^Il^  ™  ^^  "^^^  -"  ^^^- 

I  am  wiH^pro'ded!  "'  °'  ""  """"'"^  ^"'^  ^"^^  -^--"^  *°  °-  ™-ters  at  home. 

1.  That  before  the  last  of  May  next  the  flbrt  or  Forts  att  Onyagra  be  demolished 

2.  That  the  goods  taken  be  restored.  J-  S     "«  uemoiisned. 
S.  That  the  Indians  that  are  prisoners  bee  sett  att  liberty. 

London  that  they  n.ay  bee  sLt  ilerilir  I .t        '''  "^  ''  '"^  '''''''''  '^^  ''^'^  ^" 
thinke  fitt  '  '"'  "'""  ""^^  '•^'^  ""''  ^'-^'^  "''-^y  t"  -tume  to  their  country  ff'they 

any  replyinge  withLt  your  c^    ^^  ^^l^'^r^:;^  ^^  "^'"^''^  ^"^  """"^"^ '"  '"^'"  '^''^ 
you  to  take  as  my  last  resolution  "'^  conclusion,  which  I  r^esire 

sent  to  Canada  so  soon  as  the  above  demands  are  agreed  uppon. 
(was  signed) 

Tho:  Do.vqan. 


T/urd  Paper  of  the  Frenrh  .Ujeut,  to  Governor  Dongan. 

in  trn:^r- :^^^^^^        -  -.  .o„g„n  t^tr ::! 

cH;:::z:;::;;r::d:;':ti:k:'  rrr  ^"""  ^"^'-^  ^"'^^"•«-^"  -•^  «•"- »« ^•"• 

not  wee  „,;  selfsan.  r  as Itrry  ^e  :;  r:  '"/':  'ri""'*"""'  "'  "'"  '^""^  "''  ^'--'  '""' 
the  In.lians.  seing  for  better  rZL^ld  '  .  .  '"''  '  '''''  ""  "^^"^  ^"  "'"'^"  ^"^  -"^ 
Enghuul.  """  ""'"  ''°  "°'  aeknowle.lge  them  for  subjects  of  the  King  of 

It  is  true  it  is  Inwfull  accordinirp  to  the  r,'*  Ar«.  «f  .i     .      .      /.  x, 
of  either  nation  to  «oe  into  the  Z!  '"  ^'^""^^  "^  Newtraiity  for  the  shippspftc 

«oe  .nto  the  havens  and  nvers  of  the  other  to  refresh  theniselfs.  but  by  that 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :     VI.  537 

tliere  is  no  right  given  to  goe  into  tiioes  havens  and  rivers  to  trade  without  leave  of  that  nation, 
that  Major  Magregory  and  his  companions  travelled  to  the  Ottowawa  to  trade  it  is  manifest  (as 
1  sayd  hefore).  partly  by  their  pass  given  by  Cover'  Dongan,  partly  by  their  own  confession 
which  was  juridically  recorded  at  the  time  and  place  where  the  French  found  them,  partly  what 
happened  the  year  before  when  the  subjects  of  the  King  of  England  came  to  trade  in  the  place 
called  MissUhmakinak,  wher  they  uttered  mat.y  things  injurious  both,  to  the  King  of  France 
and  the  CoUonie  of  Canada,  the  first  comp.  was  mett  withall  three  or  four  miles  from 
M.ssihmakinak,  the  second  near  the  lake  of  Hurons  in  a  place  where  the  French  have  habitations 
and  plantacons. 

The  French  had  then  no  Right  to  seize  uppon  there  goods  by  virtue  of  tlie  treaty  of  newtrality, 
which  they  had  not  yet  seen  but  tht;y  had  right  by  the  law  of  nature,  to  binder  others  from 
Jlobmg  them  of  there  own ;  in  the  English  copie  of  the  treaty  these  words  Wild  Indians,  were 
mterpreted  by  M'  Im.is  before  R.  P.  Harrisson,  as  to  signifie  inhabitants  of  the  woods  and  not 
(.hristians,  when  M'  Harrisson  did  presse  that  vvylde  Indians  only  signified  Indyans  that  were 
not  under  the  Government  and  command  of  any  prince,  the  Doctor  absolutely  denyed  it,  truly 
It  would  bee  a  ridiculous  article  to  fcrbid  to  assist  such  Indians  as  are  not  known  or  not 
associates,  for  that  case  never  hajipens  therefore  by  that  article  it  is  prohibited  to  assist  even 
such  as  are  associates  or  subjects. 

Gov'  Dongan  says,  my  writinge  includes  a  contradiction,  but  with  his  leave  I  tell  him,  bee 
does  not  know  the  time  when  the  French  were  taken  or  killed  by  the  Chvugas  Onnontagus, 
Oneydes,  and  Agnizez  _  these  in  the  beginning  of  August  carried  away  I'rom  Cataracwa 
Madam  Dolone  with  four  olhers  captive.  tSome  days  before  that  10  Frenchmen  were  ti.ken 
or  kil.ed  by  the  same  Indians  in  a  phice  called  Lagalette  and  before  the  end  of  tl.e  same  month 
ol  August  several  French  were  partly  taken,  partly  killed  about  the  Island  of  Mont  Royall ;  in 
all  this  I  perceive  noe  contradiction  seing  the  Indians  were  sent  into  France  about  the  Month  of 
October  —  now  concering  your  demands :  You  demand  first ;  the  fort  in  Xiagra  to  be  demolished, 
tills  cannot  be  granted,  first  because  it  is  built  there  by  the  command  of  the  Most  Christian 
Kinge  and  therefore  it  must  bee  demolished  by  his  command  : 

Secondly,  because  it  would  not  be  reasonable  to  demolish  it  before  there  bee  agenerall  peace, 
since  m  the  mean  time  wee  have  need  of  the  fort  to  protect  ourselfs  from  t!ie  Indians  untill  there 
bee  somethmge  concluded  concerning  the  limitts,  this  only  I  can  declare  and  grant,  that  foresaid 
fort  does  not  give  us  any  other  right  to  tlioes  Indians,  then  what  we  pretend  to  have  longe  since 
Secondly,  you  demand  restitution  of  tli..  goods  seeing  they  were  legally  seized  upon  in 
our  judgement,  you  may  and  ought  to  make  use  of  the  direction  given  in  the  S'"  Article  of 
l.avemg  recours  to  the  Kings,  if  you  thinck  there  is  any  injustice  committed,  butt  uppon  that 
account  you  may  not  either  renew  the  warr  or  put  a  stoji  to  peace. 

Thirdly,  you  demand  that  the  Christian  Mohox  deteyned  in  a  fort  with  French  gards  uppon 
them  bee  left  to  their  lib.-rtie,  vhat  you  mean  by  this  I  doe  not  well  understand,  for  there  are 
no  Christian  Mohox  deteyned  ;,i  (Janada  May  bee  you  desyre  that  the  French  souldiers  about 
tfOO  in  number  who  ly  in  garrison  in  tii..  village  of  the  foresaid  Christian  Indians  to  d,-fend 
them  from  Knnemis,  should  bee  sent  away  and  leave  that  village  ungarded ;  you  may  as  well 
chMiiand  that  the  great  guns  which  are  i:i  the  said  village  should  also  bee  carried  awny  ;  but 
with  your  leave  I  say.  Cover'  De  nonville  has  power  without  your  consent  within  his  own 
(.overn'  to  hint  lorts,  to  lay  in  Garrisons,  to  fortifye  his  places,  and  to  doe  other  such  lyke  things 
as  hee  please.i  hiinfielfe  —  ■-  o 


528 


NEWYORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


I  repeat  the  same  demand  which  I  proposed  last:  — 

J.\^^^\TTT^.  "*'  ''^™°"«hi»g«  the  fort,  of  restoringe  the  goods  of  appointing  the  limits 
ettc  be  left  to  the  decission  oi  both  Kings.  =6  fv        ug  me  nmiis 

the^FrlnM!  T""'  *"  ".'^'^7"°"  «f  «™««  till  all  the  Indians  the  assotiates  and  the  subjects  of 
the  Fren  h  bee  acquainted  to  make  peace,  which  cannot  bee  concluded  before  15.  months. 

some  EnllL""''"  "?Vf  ""  °"''  '^^'  '"'"^  '"'"^"^'^  ^^^^^  «°'"«  I"'^'-"^'  ^^^  on  your  syde 
r;itfo:f ?g:r^^^^^^  ^^^  -^^'^  ^-■-^  ^^^^  ^^«  ^'«-^«  --  -«-^-  -  agg.ee  V  the 
4"  Lett  there  be  att  present  a  mutuall  exchange  of  prisoners  and  as  many  as  shall  be  d'd  to 
mee  .  Iprom.se  that  I  shall  retun.e  as  many  if  it  should  not  be  possible  to  restore  all  befo  e 
conclusion  of  the  general  peace.  '^^--uie  »"  oeiore 

Lastly,  I  demand  now  that  same  things  uppcn  the  same  conditions,  which  I  assigned  in  my 
lust  wr.teing,  therefore  I  omit  them  heai.  ^  ^ 

Fkanciscus   Vaillant.  Soc:  Jesu. 

EliAMUERX    DUMONT. 


Goveifior  Dotiijan'^  fomih  Paper  to  tlw  French  Agents. 

[Ncw-Tork  Papen,  B.  I..  86.] 

nS^ns't:-""''^  ^  ^''^"  '°  ^'"""''  ^°"'"  '^^''"''''  ^^«^«'  "*''•'?««  »'«  *«  answer" yotroZihe 

My  demands  you  have  already  for  which  I  have  my  master's  orders. 

I  I'eleeve  itt  is  as  luwfull  for  n.e  to  send  to  the  Ottowawas  as  for  the  Governour  of  Cm.ada, 
but  tlnnk  ,ft  very  unjust  ...  Mons^  Denonville  either  to  build  any  fort  at  Onyagaro  or  to  ,nake 

sThjecT"  ""^  "         """""'  "'"  '"'  "'"""'''  ''"""''"^^^^  ^«  ^•^  ^'-  ^^"«  °f  England's 

If  the  sheeps  fleece  be  the  thing  in  dispute,  pray  lett  the  Ki,.g  of  England  have  some  part  of 
m,  especally  by  the  owners  consent,  and  R-  P  excuse  me  if  I  put*  you  In  mind  that  God  s.  d 
h.s  bless,ngs  w.  h  that  wh.ch  is  well  got.  as  touchh.g  the  6-^  Art:  or  any  thing  else  i..  Z 
treaty  o  newtral.ty  a..d  wh.ch  concerns  Major  Maggregory  I  have  answered  suiHc.C.tly  already 
and  for  the  hrst  company  thy  were  taken  sixteen  English  miles  from  the  Ottowawas,  and  th,.^ 
Major  Magregory  was  taken  in  a  place  where  the  French  inhabit  and  improve  the  grounds, 
pardon  me  .f  I  s.^  .tt  .s  a  mistake  except  you  will  aflirn.e  that  a  few  loosi  fcllowes  ra.nbling 
an,ongst  Ind.ans  to  keep  tl.en.selves  fro,,,  starving  gives  the  French  a  right  to  the  Country. 

have  that  great  respect  for  the  sacred  person  of  the  most  Christian  King  that  if  you  can 
jud.c.ally  proove  that  any  of  the  party  you  menc.-,n  have  spoken  words  injurioL  of  hinf  s  ^ou 
Bay  they  have  I  w.ll  take  care  that  thy  shall  be  severely  p.Inished.  ^ 

vo^retTi7rr'^"'^  ^""^  '"T  '"  '""^  ''"''•  "''"'■^'^*'  y""  ^""^'J  °«t  catch  at  every  word 

nde  fcr  mv    T^  ^'"7    "'  ""    '""''  '■""'"  -"«^^-^*-"''  »'  the  word  wild  Indians  is  no 
rule  Jor  my  actions  nor  of  any  consequencr  in  that  affair. 

Oentle,nen-You  write  me  more  contradiction,  for  in  one  of  your  papers  you  tell  me  the 


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Indians  began  the  warr  with  yen,  and  in  your  last  you  say  itt  was  lawfull  for  you  to  begin  the 
warr  upon  them.  You  speake  of  Mad-  Dolone,  and  of  being  taken  in  the  month  of  Tngust 
but  passe  by  Mons'  Denonvilles  burning  the  Sinnekes  forts  cutting  down  there  corneCi 
building  the  fort  at  Onyagaro  in  July,  and  the  poore  Indians  that'you  tooke  irg  wUh 

libeT  o'f";,  "'"  W'rt    ^V°  ^'^  '"*  ''  ^^'••^'^^'^  ^^«  -^^--  of  the  go  Is.  and 

iberty  of  the  prisoners  I  thank  yon  for  your  advice,  but  have  already  taken  those  measures. 

sent  a  person  to  the  King  my  Master,  who  has  expressly  commanded  mee  to  make  those 
demands  I  have  m.ue  and  I  do  hereby  again  demand  the  same  things  of  you,  as  you  represent 
the  Govemour  of  Canada's  person.  ".  is  you  represent 

There  are  Christian  Indians  att  Canada  which  have  been  drawn  thither  under  pretext  of 
Religion  and  be  ong  to  this  Govern' who  would  return  to  their  friends  and  country,  they 
were  not  hmdred  by  the  French ;  as  for  your  forts,  great  gunns.  and  souldiers,  provfded  h  y 
keep  themselves  wit.im  the  French  King's  territories,  I  do  not  concern  myself  ^it'h  them         ' 

JTuf  T  ?  "  '"''J'"''  '°  ^''  ^^'^''  °f  ^^"S'^"'''  «^«  here,  and  are  under  God 

the  rightful!  owner  of  severall  lands  and  territories  now  in  your  possesion  part  of  which  is 
Cataragque  thy  desire  of  me  I  would  demand  tliatt  itt  be  r.stied  them 

father  I  am  informed  you  have  said  and  partly  have  heard  itt  from  yourselve,  that  the 

rers^'istS""'        •'^^^^'?  '"^  ""^  Country  Virginia,  Maryland  and  Carolina    nd  y 
reason  is  that  some  rivers  wh-ch  runs  through  those  Countries  come  from  the  great  lakes  which 
God  and  nature  have  placed  just  behind  them  and  many  bun-',  .1  of  leagues  ffom  Canada! also 
Uiatsome  rivers  or  rivoletts  of  this  country  run  out  into  t!..  great  river  of  CanadT-O  "us" 
God!  what  new  farr-fetched  and  unheard  of  pretence  is  this  for  a  title  to  a  .ount"   the  F^eS 

cLTLtTe  r  riT'Tl '"  ""  ''"'  '^''""^^^^  f  *'"*]  '^""•^  '^'»-«  and  Brandy. 
Gent  lett  the  Gov'  of  Canada  do  justice,  and  that  is  the  way  to  propagate  the  Catholic  faith 

to  desire!  "'"  '  "'     -^-standing  wif.  this  Govern-  wh^ch  are  the  things  he  pretends  most 

Tho:   Dongan. 


Fourth  Paper  of  t/w  French  Agents  to  Governor  Dangan. 

t  New-Tork  Papen,  B.  11.  88.  ] 


if  Febr' 


Altho  I  have  promised  to  answer  no  more  yet  there  are  some  things  remaineinge  Ihich 
require  an  explication  :  **     wnicn 

Gov'  Dongan  requires  a  little  part  of  the  sheeps  fleece  to  be  granted  to  him.  he  shall  have  itt 
all  If  the  most  Chnstmn  King  will  give  his  consent,  nor  ever  shall  there  be  any  contention  Ire 
of  that  betwixt  us  and  him.  let  him  therefor  (I  pray)  observe  what  I  have  now  o.len  Id  eed 
out  of  the  1  reat  y  of  newtrnlity .  which  in  the  1 7'^  Art :  says  thus :  If  there  arises  any  c ' ,  e,  o.i 
between  the  subjects  of  the  said  Kings  in  the  Islands  Colonies  ettc  of  America  tepere 
herefore  ^  hich  is  established  by  the  present  treatty  is  not  .o  be  violated,  but  th     omma'der 

the  same,       the  sa.d  commanders  or  deputies  sliall  not  agree,  lett  the  thinge  be  with  the  first 

»   *JL«        111*  £VJ 


^r:  iiJt-^1 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


remitted  to  both  the  Kings,  that  right  may  bo  done  in  the  manner  as  the  Kings  shall  agree 
upon-h.therto  the  foresaid  article.     I  do  not  doubt  but  that  you  have  written  to  t^^.  King  of 
Lngland  at  least  concern  nge  the  goods  which  were  taken,  and  the  warr  which  is  be^un  wit 
the  S,„neke8(but  I  doubt  whither  the  Kinge  of  great  Britten  has  given  you  any  answe 
concernmge  the  fort  at  Niagra).     wherefore  he  has  written  to  you  bick  againe  an  answe 
conformable  to  what  you  proposed  to  him.  yon  desired  to  know  of  him  whither  or  no.  the  gold 
bemg  mynst  y  taken  were  to  be  demanded,  whither  or  no  the  five  nations  heingo  the  s  d,  ec'of 
England  and  unjustly  assaulted  by  the  French  were  to  be  defended;  but  you  did  not  prole 
nnto  h.m  as  a  quest.on  whither  or  noe  thoes  goods  were  unjustly  taken ;  whither  or  no  theZ 
natmns  ar  truly  the  subjects  of  England  and  these  are  the  reasons  of  our  contention;  and  if  you 
have  received  any  answer  to  such  queries,  yet  it  does  not  appear  that  both  Kingl  are  agree 
among  themselves,  and  this  is  the  thinge  which  is  required.    You  speake  of  a  contradiction 
with  your  leave  I  must  say  you  knew  not  to  distinguish  between  the  five  nations,  you  said  in 
your  paper  that  .ee  had  began  the  warr  with  the  Indians.     I  distinguished  this    '  grant  w 
d  d  begme  the  warr  w.th  the  Sinnekes  for  the  injuries  which  they  had  done  both  to  u.  and  o 
Indums ;  but  I  denyed  that  wee  did  begine  the  warr  with  the  other  four  nations  which     d  d 
I  .oove  w.th  many  reasons,     where  is  in  this  the  contradiction-why  in  the  month  o     In 
^ey  were  deteyned.     I  have  be.bre given  my  answer:  Againe  I  say  tlnU  in  C     al  o  cl  i 
Mohox  are  kept  capt.ves,  and  this  you  know  yourself  out  of  the  mouth  of  an  Inclian   les^ 
o  hers).  WO.S  called  Cakare,  and  was  kept  for  I.T  days  in  fetters  in  New  York      ont    r      o 
the  law  of  IVatmns,  f-.r  he  was  come  with  libertie  unto  the  Moho..  to  speak  with  t  In     ,f 
makemge  or  conhrnnnge  peace,  this  Indian  beinge  asked  whether  in  Canada  2  ctii 
Mohox  were  att  hbert.e,  hee  always  answered  he  knew  none  that  was  detained,  and    it 
desired  to  returne  th.ther  againe  for  his  religion  sake.-What  you  say  I  sluvdd    a  e     ^  . 
eoncernmge  the  titles  oi  the  Kinge  of  France  to  New  Yorke,  Virgh.ia,  ALuyland.  a      C  ti  " 
and  concernmge  the  reason  of  thoes  titles,  with  your  leave,  I  have  amrn.e. '„oth  n"-  ,  c      'i  ue' 
them,     It  is    n...  I  "^'.-"-d  that  in  the  yei-r  15.3.  a  Fre.idnnan  by  name  V™  by  Z^^^^ 
a  grant  given  by  the  Kmge  of  France  Francis  the  first,  had  possii.m  of  „1!  the  hmd  h"nJ 
Iron,  33  degrees  to  the  47  degree  and  that  in  the  year  16C4.  two  Frenchmen  bv  nanl      „  t  v  ^ 
and  Ribault  by  the  Authoritie  of  Charles  the  nin  h  then  Kinge  of  Fnn    '  d^'  IHlT  ^'f"T'' 
Jelled  Carolina,  which  name  they  gave  to  that  place  from  tl^ll^T^f^^aZZ  tZ 
en  re,gn.ng.     Some  inhal.itants  of  this  town  and  yourself  objecting  to  mee  t  at    ludt,? 
1  iver  runs  from  the  north  and  therefore  the  English  Goverii'  is  extended  accord  igMhetr 

that  Albany  belongs  to  ns  for  our  river  called  llichely  runs  from  the  south  accordinrt,  wo  I 
course  if  the  lyne  of  Jurisdiction  was  to  be  extended,  it  would  pass  through  1  eindd^  of 
A  b^iy,  where  ore  I  did  not  absolutely  aHirnie  that  Albanie  di.l  hel  ,•,  to  us,  but    1  ;' 

;:urt;: ig:'^;:' ''-'  -'^-^  -^ «-  --^^^^^^  -« -  ^«--->  o.  tI::':::;; 

This  now  I  only  demand  accordinge  to  the  17.  Art:  of  the  treaty  of  -ewtralitv    lett  all  the 
con  roversies  be  sent  to  the  two  Kings  to  bee  decided  by  them  botl'an.I  if  (.o  '  D  ng   .      1^ 

o    ar^es   i  1    he  two  K  r*  /"    l'  '""""  '""'''"  ""  """^'^  """""«  "«  ''"^  are  and  a  cessation 
armes  till  the  two  Kings  together  agree  and  decide  the  dillerence,  let  Gov'  Dongan  refiect  if 


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hee  pleases,  first:  that  the  nature  of  a  cessation  of  armes  is  to  be  made  uppon  no  condition, 
otherwyse  it  would  bee  a  peace  and  not  a  cessation  of  armes.  Secondly,  that  hee  demands 
Bucli  things,  which  hee  would  demand  if  the  French  were  reduced  to  the  last  extremity,  but 
thro  the  help  of  God  tiiey  are  not  come  so  farr.  Thirdly,  that  hee  only  threatens  the  warr, 
seinge  the  Indians  have  proposed  to  have  peace  only  upon  that  condition  that  the  captives  be 
mutualy  restored.  You  must  forgive  mee  if  I  tell  you  that  God  will  not  blesse  an  unjust  warr, 
and  whither  it  bee  just  you  may  know  if  you  please  but  to  attend  to  the  Treaty  of  Newtrality 
Fourthly:  if  the  difficulty  be  either  about  the  forf.  of  Niagara,  I  promis  it  shall  bee  distroyed 
when  the  general  peace  shall  be  concluded  within  the  space  of  15  months,  or  about  the  restitution 
o  the  goods,  and  you  will  not  have  recourse  to  the  Kings  councell  in  the  manner  prescrybed  in 
the  treatiy  of  Newtralitie,  you  may  recompense  yourself  this  way  by  demandinge  for  yourself 
tlie  two  Jiondred  bevor  skins  and  other  things  of  the  Sinnekes  which  they  without  any  right  did 
take  from  the  French  even  in  places  most  remote  from  the  land  o*'  the  live  nations.  And  these 
things  I  doe  over  and  above  grant,  that  I  may  not  seem  to  be  a  stopp  to  the  peace,  and  that  all 
may  see,  if  at  last  (which  God  avert),  the  inhabitants  of  Canada  should  enter  a  fight  with  the 
English  of  New  Yorke,  that  tiiey  fight  unwillingly  and  beinge  provoked. 

In  fine,  there  seems  nothinge  to  bee  layd  to  my  charge  and  1  have  granted  several  things 
beyond  the  limits  of  my  power,  which  things  notwithstandinge  I  promise  they  shall  be  approved 
of,  and  ratified  by  Gov'  Denonville.  I  have  nothinge  more  to  grant  or  to  demand  butt  that  wee 
may  returne  with  the  first  home  with  joy  if  you  comply  with  our  desires,  butt  with  sorrow  if 
you  deny  so  just  recpiests,  to  a  witnesse  of  which  request  I  cal  God  the  just  judge. 

FuANciscus  Valiant,  Soc:  Jesu. 


(j'oi)enior  Duiujaiii^  kt.st  Vaper  to  the  French  Agenta. 

[Npw-Vork  I'npiTj,  B.  II.  80.] 

February.  1688. 
As  to  what  concerncs  the  treaty  of  Newtrallity  I  have  made  answer  allredie  and  doe  agree  to 
the  17.  Art:  provided  Mons'  Denonville  will  have  every  thiiige  as  they  were  when  thoes  articles 
were  signed. 

What  J  have  written  to  the  Kinge  my  Master,  I  best  know  and  if  I  should  demand  any 
thinge  contrary  t(,  my  orders  I  am  answerable  to  him  for  it. 

For  the  legalitie  of  takeing  the  goods  1  have  answered  tlu-i  question  formerly  and  for  the  5 
nations  of  Indians  beinge  the  Kinge  of  Englauds  subjects,  1  know  no  better  judges  then 
themselves,  and  v.-ry  ancient  records  of  there  submission  which  is  a  very  just  title  and  fair 
better  then  that  of  yours  (of  a  poore  Frenchinans  goeinge  with  a  pack  upon  his  back),  to 
Onyagro. 

I  wry  well  diwtingui.h  the  five  nations  but  under  favour  must  tell  you  whenever  you  make 
warr  uppon  any  part  of  this  (iovernment  the  warr  is  made  uppon  the  whole —  Truly  Rev<» 
Father  if  Kakare  tould  you  I  enquired  about  Ghristian  Indians  of  this  Government  His  Majes' 
subjects  deteyned  at  Canada,  hee  abused  you  for  I  did  not  hear  of  any  tli.it  were  till  hee  was 
gone,  but  since  I  am  informed  they  are  under  restraint  with  guards  uppon  them  on  pretence  of 


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\  Wm 


defendrnge  them  from  there  Ennemies.  which  ennemies  as  you  terme  them  are  noe  other  but 
here  owne  fnends  and  relac6„s  who  desire  there  returne  to  there  country;  and  in  Ly  op  nion 
ZlZ  rV  ''""r'°  "'  "^"'"^^  *"  ''"'"^  «•'-'<'•  -"i  '•^  thoes^^ho  desL  to  stay  e' 
err«?f  °T  7t^'  '"■  "'"*  ^°"  "^"^'"^  -'^  t''^  t™«  «f  Francis  the  first.  I  leave  to  our 
S  ales  ther^W  K  ,  ""•'""  "'"  '^''^  ''"^  P°^°''  ^"^  -  f-  Carollina  beinge  named  from 
of  Enln.     T  Tl '''  "  '^'''^^''  ^""^  «"P°««  ^"  «°  <=^»«d  fr"-"  Charles  the  2-  late  kZ 

;lr^:tf::uiT^V:!Z':''  '-  ''-  ^-^^  °^  ^'^-^^  ^^«  --^«  «^  -—  and  o^^e? 

wwwt'^"*  °°^  *°.  ^''""^  ™y  '^^**''  ^"  '>*='=°™t  °f  the  Gov  of  Canada's  proceedings  unon 
which  I  have  received  his  commands  to  demand  what  I  have  already  done.- What  iZmVe^s 
only  justice  and  I  thinke  it  very  unreasonable  in  you  to  deny  itt  I  know  the  FrinhT 

England.  "  '"'^  '""'^"'"^  *°  '^^  ^rust  reposed  in  mee  by  the  King  of 

^e^r  r::/^^^--^  -^  ^^  what  has 

up:'r;a^nr  t^X     "-^^^  "^  ^-'  ^'-"  ^^^  «-  °^  ^-  -or^e  -^  you  will  bee 

of  ?hotr  ;:t!ot:f  Ldtt  '"'  '"''"  ^'°V"^  '"^'^^^  *^"''^^'  ^"*  ^^-^^  ^^^^  representatives 

desire  I  wol  a  d  to  ^y    eZ^  Thi:tV:  "'T  O  '"7  '""  "''  "^^  *'"«  -""^"'"^^  ^^ 
demolished  and  that  7e  nrZt«      h  Q"adaracqui  and  Tircksarondia  may  bee 

Wessellwhowill   eeyourfeatCan  .         "T  'Z  ™'^^'-""en  may  be  delivered  fo  M' 

it  will  bee  a  mean   that  r^t^^r.  ?/%"."''  '".'"""  ^""  '''''  "'^'^  ^^^  ^^^  l^--' 
tnat  the  rest  among  the  Indians  may  bee  with  more  ease  gott  from  them. 

Names  of  t/ie  Captive  Indiana. 

Anowarre         j 
Techannarissen        ) 
Awandarissachtoen  j  <^''"y"gers. 

Tho:  Dongan. 


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PropositUms  of  Governor  Dongan  to  tlie  Siw  Nations. 

[New-Tork  Papers,  B.  II.  t'l.] 

Bretheren.  8.  FebrM68i 

The  messenger  that  I  sent  into  England  to  lett  my  Master  know  of  the  French  invadeinge 
the  Sinneks  country,  uppon  which  the  Kinge  has  sent  mee  full  orders  to  protect  you  and  to 
raise  as  many  men  as  I  shall  think  necessary  for  your  assistance,  and  alsoo  ordered  mee  to 
demand  of  the  Gov'  of  Cannada  all  your  prisoners  that  the  French  have  taken  and  the  goods 
they  have  taken  from  the  Christians  and  alsoo  to  deliver  to  the  French  what  prisoners  wee  had 
of  thers  which  is  the  custome  amongst  Christians  for  hee  is  resolved  that  the  French  shall  have 
nothing  to  doe  with  your  lands  or  conquests  ;  before  that  came  to  mee,  the  Governour  of  Canada 
sent  the  priest  and  another  Gentleman  to  treat  with  mee  and  several  papers  have  past  between 
us  and  the  contents  of  them  are  as  follows  — 

First  I  demanded  of  him  all  the  prisoners  that  are  now  in  Canada  and  those  that  are  sent 
into  France;  and  to  bee  sent  back  againe,  all  those  goods  taken  from  the  Christians  and  Indians, 
to  break  down  the  for^  att  Onyagra,  and  the  Christian  Indians  who  are  kept  in  a  fort  at  Canada 
with  guards,  may  bee  at  there  liberty  to  come  to  there  country  if  they  please. 

I".  They  demand  satisfaction  for  the  affront  done  to  them  as  Ambassidors  uppon  there  way 
hither  by  the  Mahillendras  [  Mahikanders.] 

2"'.  They  say  they  tooke  your  prisoners  for  fear  of  discoveringe  of  the  Fench  armies  march 
towards  the  Senneks,  and  now  that  they  keep  ther.n  because  they  are  there  ennemies. 

S"".  They  say  they  look  upon  you  not  as  the  Kinge  of  England's  subjects  but  as  rebells  to 
them  by  reason  they  have  purchased  the  land  long  ago  from  you. 

4'".  They  pretend  they  have  built  the  fort  at  Onyagra  to  secure  their  people  from  your  doinge 
them  any  harme  when  they  are  a  tradeinge,  but  I  know  it  is  false  it  is  merely  for  the  trade  and 
to  keep  possession  of  your  lands,  alsoo  they  desire  farther  that  the  difference  between  us  be 
left  to  the  decision  of  our  two  masters  at  home,  and  a  cessation  of  armes  for  15  months  time, 
to  see  what  our  masters  doe  in  the  businesse  and  they  desire  alsoo  the  restitution  of  all  thf  ir 
prisoners  and  they  will  restore  ours,  these  are  the  material  heads  of  what  they  say,  the  rest  are 
all  foolish  stories  and  lyes  of  you. 

Now  Bretheren  you  see  how  the  Kinge  of  England  has  adopted  you  his  children,  and  will 
protect  you,  to  the  purpose  he  has  sent  me  orders  to  raise  men  to  assist  you,  you  see  on  the 
other  syde  what  the  French  desire,  now  I  leave  it  to  yourselfs  to  consider  whether  you  will 
continue  the  warr  or  concent  to  the  cessation  of  16  months  and  the  fort  of  Onyagra  to  stand  or 
els  to  continue  the  warr  and  I  to  joyne  with  you  with  what  power  will  be  necessary  — 
Therefore,  consider  seriously  of  this  and  give  me  your  oppinions  that  I  may  take  measures 
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Anmvev  of  the  Six  N(it:om  to  Govermr  Dongan. 

[New-York  Piipcra,B.  11.  M] 

IS"-  Febry,  1688. 
We  Sachims  of  all  the  six  nations  that  are  come  here  upon  your  Excell :  commands  and  doe 
retume  your  Excell :  our  hearty  thanks  for  imparting  to  us  the  joyful  news  contained  in  His 
Majes'"  most  gracious  letter,  whereby  we  see  that  His  Maj"«  doth  resent  the  acts  of  the  French, 
and  takes  us  into  his  Royall  protection,  you  are  likewise  pleased  to  communicate  to  us  all  the 
papers  that  have  passed  between  your  Excell:  and  the  French  priest  now  here,  referringe  the 
businesse  to  us  to  give  our  opinions  as  being  most  concerned  ;  now  wee  see  nothing  is  hid  from 
us,  and  tho'  we  can  not  say  but  your  Excell :  has  hitherto  dealt  always  very  candidly  with  us, 
yet  this  seems  like  a  new  great  light  appearing  which  Illuminates  us  all. 

Your  E.xcell :  as  being  our  great  King's  Gov'  here  have  a  great  deal  of  right  of  demandingc 
the  forts  lately  built  by  the  French  to  be  demolished,  tiie  goods  taken  from  our  people  and  our 
prisoners  to  be  restored,  for  the  French  can  have  no  title  to  those  places  which  they  possesse, 
nay  not  to  Cadarachqui  and  Mount  Royall  nor  none  of  our  lands  towards  the  Ottowawas,' 
Dionondades,  Twichtwichs ;  for  by  wliat  means  can  tiiey  pretend  them,  because  they  came  to 
the  .Afaquase  country  formerly  and  now  laterly  to  the  Simiekes  country  and  burnt  some  bark 
houses  and  cut  downe  our  corne— if  that  be  a  good  title  then  we  can  claim  all  Canida,  for  we 
not  only  did  soe,  but  subdued  whole  nations  of  Indians  that  liv'd  there,  and  demolished  there 
castles  in  so  much,  that  now  great  oake  trees  grow  wlie-e  they  were  built,  and  afterwards  we 
plytd  the  French  home  in  the  warr  with  them,  that  they  were  not  able  to  goe  over  a  door  to 
pisse.  Wee  are  the  just  and  rightfull  owners  of  all  our  lands  and  these  which  the  French  now 
pretend,  which  we  have  long  since  given  and  granted  to  the  King  of  England,  and  now  his 
E.xcell :  who  represent  His  Maj''^  sacred  person  is  the  owner  of  those  lands  and  must  not  suH'er 
any  encroachment  upon  the  great  King  of  England's  territories. 

Wee  doe  againe  returne  your  Excell :  thanks  for  referring  the  consideration  of  the  three  art : 
to  us  we  have  maturely  deliberate  upon  them. 

The  Gov'  of  Canida  hath  basely  begun  an  unjust  warr  upon  us— 'tis  true  we  have  had  in 
former  times  a  sort  of  friendship  with  the  French,  but  it  was  held  by  the  left  hand,  which  is 
now  wholly  broke  by  shedding  the  blood  of  so  many  of  our  people ;  but  the  covenant  chain 
with  your  Excell :  has  always  been  kept  in  our  right  hand  fast  and  firm,  and  wee  renew  the 
chain  that  it  may  be  so  strong  and  lasting  not  to  be  shaked  by  any  thing  whatever— 

Tis  true  wee  t)nuoudage8  must  confesse  have  had  some  discourse  with  the  french  priest  at 
Cadarachqui  which  we  did  with  a  design  to  get  our  prisoners  back  again,  but  now  since  we 
see  that  hath  not  taken  effect,  we  leave  oft'  ever  thinking  to  medle  with  the  French  any  more 
and  referr  that  businesse  wholly  to  his  E,\cell:  to  procure  these  prisoners.— 

They  repeat  the  demaunds  of  liaveing  the  forts  demolished,  the  goods  restored,  and  tho 
prisoners  set  at  liberty,  and  the  i)raying  Indians  at  Canida  without  constraint,  which  we  desyre 
his  E.xcell:  may  u.se  his  utmost  endevors  to  have  accomplished  in  a  friendly  way— But  if  the 
Governour  of  Canida  will  not  concede  and  consent  to  the  said  articles,  then  he  is  the  occassion 
of  the  contmuation  of  the  warr  and  not  wee  — We  fear  him  not  though  he  is  a  great  deal  more 
powerfull  than  wee,  but  he  haveing  an  unjust  cause  the  Great  God  that  lives  in  heaven,  which 
tiie  French  priest  told  us  was  a  just  and  righteous  God,  he  knows  our  innocence  and  will 
punish  hira  and  judge  of  his  ill  action..— let  not  any  french  fort  be  kept  on  .he  lake  or  above 


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it,  for  if  you  suffer  but  one,  nay  Cadarachqui  or  any  of  them,  we  shall  be  in  a  manner 
continually  besieged,  and  deprived  of  our  Bever  hunting;  you  see  how  perfidious  and 
treacherous  the  French  are,  and  therefore  let  them  have  no  footing  in  any  of  our  lands  which 
are  the  great  King  of  England's  territories. 

And  to  conclude  wee  leave  the  whole  businesse  to  your  Excell:  to  manage  the  same  as  you 
shall  see  convenient,  either  for  peace  or  war  wee  will  stand  to  whatever  his  Excell :  our  great 
King's  Gov'  doth,  only  we  desire  that  you  will  please  to  communicate  to  us  what  the  French 
agents  will  doe  in  the  case,  and  then  shall  give  our  answer  to  what  you  proposed  about  our 
removing  hither  with  our  wifes  and  children  to  plant  come. 

After  the  propositions  were  over  the  Capt""  of  the  Onnondages  called  Canadgegai,  told  his 
Excell :  that  Madam  Toulon  who  was  taken  at  Cadarachqui  meeting  him  upon  the  street,  said 
shee  was  glad  to  see  him  and  invited  him  to  a  house  to  give  him  bread  and  comeing  in  found 
father  Valiant  there,  wlio  was  desyreous  to  discourse  with  him ;  what  will  you  discourse  says 
the  Indian,  doe  you  speak  first,  whereupon  the  Priest  askd  Jiow  it  was  with  the  five  nations, 
and  how  they  were  inclined,  what  says  the  Capt"  doe  you  ask  me,  how  it  is  with  them  when 
you  daily  converse  with  his  Excell :  who  is  there  head,  I  should  rather  ask  you  how  affares 
goe,  that  hes  been  so  long  in  agitation  with  him,  tc  whom  he  referred  all  things,  and  whose 
commands  we  only  will  obey  or  doe  you  intend  to  pump  me. 
Copia  vera. 

(Signed)  Rob'   Livingston. 


Goveruor  Doiujau^sf  Heply  to  the  Suv  jVations. 

[Nt'w-Vork  ra|H-ni,  B.  11.  OS.] 

,,    ,,  13  Febry  1688, 

iiretheren. 

That  you  have  been  together  and  considered  upon  thoes  heads  that  I  prosed  to  you  the  last 
time  when  we  were  together,  I  am  glad  of  it,  tis  done  like  wyse  men  and  doe  give  you  my 
hearty  thanks  for  the  confidence  you  put  in  me ;  I  assure  you  that  I  will  make  no  use  of 
that  but  what  shall  tend  to  all  our  safeties  — 

I  have  write  very  kiiul  things  of  you  to  my  master  and  is  very  well  satisfied  with  it  as  you 
see  by  his  conmumds,  bee  is  the  greatest  man  that  the  sunn  shines  uppon  hee  never  told  a  ly  in 
his  life  nor  promised  but  what  he  performed,  he  has  given  you  his  Uoyall  word  to  protect  you 
and  I  am  sure  hee  will  do  it,  beer  is  now  a  meetinge  of  the  wisest  men  of  the  five  nations  the 
lyke  probably  never  been  before  in  this  towne  and  of  there  due  consideration  of  affairs,  I 
doubt  not— you  know  my  Master  now  joynes  with  you  and  will  bee  at  vast  charges  if  the  warr 
goes  on,  therefore  I  think  very  necessary  since  wee  are  all  together  to  linck  the  covenant  chaine 
800  fast  that  all  the  art  of  man  cannot  break  it  assunder,  therefore  I  desire  that  you  may  give 
mee  assurance  if  the  warr  goes  on  that  none  will  make  peace  or  warr  but  by  the  consent  of  all, 
and  that  if  in  case  any  would  bee  soo  cowardly  [as  to  do  so]  without  the  consent  of  us  all,  that 
all  wee  that  did  not  consent  to  it  may  take  up  the  hatchett  against  them  and  distroy  them— 
when  you  agree  to  this  I  will  propose  rules  aiul  methods,  whereby  wee  anoy  our  Ennemies  and 
preserve  our  wyfes  and  children  our  lands  and  our  honour  which  is  deerer  to  us  than  all  the  rest.— 


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[New-Tork  Ptpen,  a  II.  loo.] 


16*  Febr'  1688. 


(They  say),  that  they  have  heard  from  time  to  time  from  His  Excell:  the  propositions  that 
have  passed  between  His  Excell:  and  the  Father,  and  for  which  they  give  him  thanks  as  alsoo 
for  desinnge  ther  opinion  upon  the  whole  matter  and  they  further  doe  declare  that  as  they  iiave 
formerly  by  there  old  covenant  obliged  themselves  soo  they  are  the  same  still  and  united  as  one 
heart  doe  wholly  referr  themselves  to  His  Excell:  who  represents  the  person  of  the  great  King 
of  England  to  doe  for  the  good  of  themselves  as  the  Govern'  what  he  shall  think  fitt,  for  they 
can  not  trust  to  the  Governour  of  Canada  his  heart  not  beinge  good. 

What  has  the  father  to  doe  to  examine  whether  they  are  His  Majesty's  subjects  or  not,  wee 
have  been  so  time  out  of  minde  and  always  united  to  this  Govern',  let  the  Gover'  goe  forwards 
and  remove  the  French  from  Onyagra,  Cataracque  and  Tyschsarondia  which  is  the  place  where 
wee  goe  a  beaver  huntinge  for  if  thoes  forts  continew  in  the  French  hands  wee  are  always 
besieged. —  ^ 

What  relates  to  the  15  months  cessation  wee  can  not  see  through  it,  it  is  only  to  blind  us  and 
to  take  us  at  a  greater  advantage,  as  for  paying  the  two  hundred  beavors,  wee  are  now  in  warr, 
what  wee  have  promised  wee  willingly  will  performe  but  let  them  first  restore  the  prisoners 
and  goods  which  they  robb'd  in  peace  and  in  could  blood  for  which  wee  desire  His  Excell-  to 
use  his  utmost  indevors  as  well  as  for  the  removinge  the  forts -Also  wee  desire  that  the 
beavors  and  other  goods  which  weer  taken  Irom  our  people  at  Catarachqua  when  we  came 
^om  beavor  huntinge  may  bee  restored,  which  people  are  now  in  France  and  at  Canada, 
Concern.nge  the  exchanginge  of  prisoners,  they  desire  it  may  be  in  forty  days  but  if  that  time 
IS  to  short  leeve  the  consideration  of  it  to  His  Excell:  as  for  the  Indian  that  is  prisoner  here 
his  mends  and  relations  doe  not  desire  bee  should  bee  at  liberty  but  bee  sent  to  New  Yorke.— 

Replied : 
The  Governour  thanks  them  for  referringe  every  thinge  to  him— 


Minute  of  Certain  Commissions  passed  the  Great  Seal. 


[New- York  Entry,  — .  187.  ] 


Mem  :  "*" 


The  7'"  April  1688  a  Comission  passed  the  Great  Scale  appointing  S'  Edmond 
Andros  Capf  Gen"  and  Governour  in  Chief  of  the  Massachusetts  Bav,  New 
Plymouth,  new  Hampshire,  Main,  the  Narraganset  Country,  Road'  Island 
Connecticut,  New  York  and  East  @  West  Jersey,  and  of  all  the  Continent  in 

Amenca  from  40:  Deg:  No:  Lat:  to  the  River  of  St.  Croix  (Pensilvania  @  Delaware  excepted) 

by  the  name  as  formerly  of  New  England. 


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And  on  th.  20.H  Aprill  1688  a  Commission  is  granted  to  Capt"  Francis  Nicholson 
appo.nt.  lum  Lieutenant  Gov'  of  New  England  with  Directions  to  observe  such 
orders  as  he  shall  receive  fr>m  the  Chief  Gov'  of  New  England 


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Commission  of  Sir  Mmund  Andros. 

[New  England,  XXXIH.  881.] 

James  the  Second  by  the  Grace  of  God  King  of  England,  Scotland  France  and  Ireland 
Defender  of  the  Fa.th  &c  To  our  trusty  and  welbeloved  S'  Edmund  Andros  Kn'  Gr    t  n^ 
>Vhereas  by  our  Commission  under  our  Great  Seal  of  England  bearing  date  the  third  dav  of 
June  in  the  second  year  of  our  reign  wee  have  constituted  and  appointed  you  to  be  ou   Cap  ai^i 
Generall  and  Governor  ,„  Cheif  in  and  over  all  that  part  of  our  lerritory  mid  dom  iZ  of  N    ^ 

of  New  P^  r  T  '  ''''  "™"  "'  ""  ^''•""^  °^  ^''^  Massachusets  Bay.  our  Colony 
of  New  Plymouth,  our  Provinces  of  New  Hampshire  and  Main  and  the  Narrag^nset  Country 
or  King's  Province  And  whereas  since  that  time  Wee  have  thought  it  necessary  for  o^ 
service  and  for  the  better  protection  and  security  of  our  subjects  in'those  par  s  o  il  and 
annex  to  our  smd  Government  the  neighboring  Colonies  of  Road  Island  and  Cminecticutt    " ! 

Zand  W  'r  7"  """'  '''  ™  ^"''"^  ^•'^''^  ««^™™*  -«i  dominion  of  New 
Lngand  Wee  therefore  reposing  especiall  trust  and  confidence  in  the  prudence  courage  and 
loyalty  of  you  the  said  Sir  Edmund  Andros,  out  of  our  especiall  grace  certain  knowleZ  and 
...eer  motion,  have  thought  fit  to  constitute  and  appoint  aslee  do  by  these  presentl  on'  it"e 
|u.d  appoint  you  the  said  S'  Edmund  Andros  to  be  our  Captain  Gener'all  and  Gov  "nor  n  ChTf 
m  and  over  our  Colonies  of  the  Massachusets  Bay  and  New  Plymouth,  our  Provinces  of  New 
Hampshire  and  Main,  the  Narraganset  country  or  King's  Province,  our  Colonys  of  Ro.  d  Ish„d 
and  Connecticutt.  our  Province  of  New  York  and  East  and  West  Jersey,  and  of  aU    hat  tract 

degrees  of  Northern  latitude  from  the  Equinoctiall  Line  to  the  River  of  S«  Croix  Eastward  ind 
rom  hence  directly  Northward  to  the  River  of  Canada,  and  in  lenght  and  long  tu^  by  all  the 
b.-eadth  aforesaid  throughout  the  main  land  from  the  Atlantick  or  Western  Sea'^Ocean  ^n  he 
ast  part,  to  he  South  Sea  on  the  West  part,  with  all  the  Islands,  Seas,  Rivers,  wa  e  s"  right 
D  We  :":  •''''P"'^:-"-\*'>-;'»to  belonging  (our  province  of  Pensilvania  and  co  nt'^  of 
Delaware  mily  excepted),  to  be  called  and  known  as  formerly  by  the  name  and  title  of  ou 
territory  and  dominion  of  New  England  in  America. 

And  for  your  better  guidance  and  direction  Wee  doe  hereby  require  and  command  you  to  do 

rLe  ?s  orTu'ch T'lt"'        "  "'"''"  '^°"''™  ^"^^"'^^'''"^  ""'^  ""*^""'y«  --^ioned  in  these 

nail  or  ^     ,'"'  "'''"  ^'  ^'•'*"'''  "'  "^P'''"^'"'  ^^^  -^^'^  «-  «'«•>«*  and  sign 

manual  or  by  our  order  in  our  Privy  Councill  and  according  to  such  reasonable  lawes  and 


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statutes  as  arc  now  in  i'orce  or  such  ethers  as  shall  hereafter  be  made  and  established  within 
our  verritory  &  dominion  a^iDresaid. 

And  our  will  and  pleasure  is  that  you  the  said  S'  Edmund  Amiros  having,  after  publication 
of  these  our  Letters  Patents,  first  taken  the  Oath  of  duly  executing  the  office  of  our  Captain 
Cienerall  and  Governor  in  Cheif  of  our  said  territory  and  dominion,  which  our  Councill  there 
or  any  three  of  them  are  hereby  required  authorized  and  impowerud  to  give  and  administer 
unto  you,  you  shall  adminster  unto  each  of  the  members  of  our  Councill  the  Oath  for  the  due 
execution  of  tht,ir  places  and  trusts. 

And  Wee  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  to  suspend  any  member 
of  our  Councill  from  sit'.ing  voting  and  assisting  therein,  as  you  shall  find  just  cause  for  so  doing. 
And  if  it  shall  hereafter  at  any  time  happen  that  by  the  death,  departure  out  of  our  said 
territory,  or  suspension  of  any  of  our  CounGilorf ,  or  otherwise,  there  shall  be  a  vacancy  in  ou> 
said  Councill,  (any  five  v/hereof  wee  do  hereby  appoint  to  be  a  Quorum)  Our  will  and  pleasure  is 
that  you  signify  the  same  unlo  us  by  the  first  opportunity,  that  Wee  may  under  our  Signet  and 
Sign  Manuall  constitute  and  appoint  others  in  their  room. 

And  Wee  do  lierehy  give  and  grant  unto  you  full  power  and  authority,  by  and  with  the 
advice  and  consent  oi  our  said  Councili  or  the  majo'  part  of  them,  to  mak-j  constitute  and 
ordain  lawes  >,tatutes  and  ordinances  for  tiie  public-  peace  welfare  and  good  governm'  of  our  said 
territory  &  deminion  and  oi  the  people  and  inhabitants  thereof,  and  euch  others  at,  shall  resort 
thereto,  and  for  the  beneiit  of  us,  our  heires  and  successors.  Which  said  lawes  statutes  and 
ordinances  ;ire  to  be,  t,-:  near  as  conveniently  may  he,  agreeable  to  the  lawes  &  statutes  of  this 
our  kingdom  of  England :  Provided  that  all  such  lawes  statutes  and  ordinances  of  what  nature 
or  duration  soever,  be  within  three  nionthb,  or  sooner,  after  Mie  making  of  the  same,  transmitted 
unto  Us,  under  onr  Seal  of  New  England,  for  our  allowance  or  disapprobation  of  them,  a.?  also 
duplicates  thereof  by  tli-,  next  conveyance. 

And  Wee  do  by  these  presents  give  and  grunt  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  by  tind  with 
the  advice  and  consent  of  our  said  Council!,  or  the  major  part  of  them,  to  impose  -issess  and  raise 
and  levy  such  rates  and  taxes  as  you  shall  find  necessary  for  the  support  of  the  government  within 
our  territory  and  dominion  of  New  Knghnd,  to  be  collected  and  levyed  and  to  be  impbyed  to 
the  uses  aforesaid  in  such  manner  as  lo  yoj  &  our  said  Coupcill  or  the  major  part  of  them  shall 
seem  mo?,t  equall  and  reasonable. 

And  for  the  better  sjpporting  the  charge  of  the  governm'  of  our  said  Territory  and 
Dominion,  our  will  and  pleasure  is,  -ir.d  wen  do  be  these  presents  authorize  and  i-r.pnwer  you 
the  s-"  S'  Edinund  Andros  and  our  Councill,  to  continue  such  tnxen  and  impositions  as  are  now 
laiil  and  imposed  upon  ihe  Inlinbitants  thereof ;  and  to  levy  and  distribute  or  cause  the  same  to 
be  levyed  aiu!  distributed  to  thom»  encli  in  the  best  and  most  eqiiull  mannrr,  untill  you  shall  bv 
^'-  ■  uh  the  ad\ice  and  consent  of  our  Coiinciil  ngnc  on  and  settle  sucii  other  taxes  as  shall  be 
su.'hcient  for  the  support  of  on:  gover.iment  there,  whicii  are  »«  i)e  applied  to  that  use  and 
no  other. 

And  our  further  will  and  pler.sure  is,  that  all  i  i:Wick  money  nilH,-.!  or  lo  b.'  raised  or  appointed 
lor  the  support  of  tiie  government  within  our  said  territory  and  dominion  be  issued  out  by 
■vnrrant  or  order  from  you  by  &  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  our  Councill  ns  aforesaid. 

Atid  our  'vill  and  pleasure  is  that  you  shall  and  ruiy  keep  and  use  our  Sen!  appointed  by  Ts 
for  our  said  territory  ,uid  dominion. 


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'se  presents  oriain  coastitutc  and  appoint  you  or  tho  CoiUHiiaiiier  hi  Clieii 


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for  the  tune  heing,  and  the  Council!  of  our  said  territory  &  dominion  for  the  time  being,  to  be 
a  constant  anu  setled  Court  of  Record  for  y'  administration  of  justice  to  all  our  subjects 
inhabiting  within  our  said  Territory  and  Dominion,  in  all  causes  a-;well  civill  as  criminall  with 
full  power  and  authority  to  hold  pleas  in  all  cases,  from  time  to  time,  as  well  in  Pleas  of  the 
Crown  and  in  ail  matters  relateing  to  the  conservation  of  the  peace  and  punishment  of  offenders 
as  n  Civill  causes  and  actions  between  party  and  party,  or  between  us  and  any  of  our  subjects 
there,  whether  the  same  do  concerne  the  realty  and  relate  to  any  right  of  freehold  &  inheritance 
or  whether  tiie  iame  do  concerne  the  pc  rsonalty  and  relate  to  matter  of  debt  contract  damage 
or  other  personall  injury;  and  also  in  all  mixt  actions  which  may  concern  both  realty  and 
personalty  ;  and  there-:.-;  after  due  ana  orderly  proceeding  and  deliberate  hearing  of  both  sides, 
to  give  judgement  and  to  award  execution,  aswell  in  criminall  as  in  Civill  cases  as  aforesaid,  so  as 
always  that  the  forms  of  proceedings  in  such  cases  and  the  judgement  thereupon  to  be  given, 
be  as  consonant  and  agreeable  to  the  lavves  and  statutes  of  this  our  realm  of  England  as  the 
present  state  and  condition  of  our  subjects  inhabiting  within  our  said  Territory  and  Dominion 
and  the  circumstances  of  the  place  will  admitt. 

And  Wee  do  further  hereby  give  and  gr.-.nt  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  with  the  advice 
and  consent  of  our  said  Councill  to  erect  constitute  and  establish  such  and  so  many  Courts  of 
Judicature  and  public  Justice  within  our  said  Territory  aud  Dominion  as  you  and  they  shall 
think  hit  and  necessary  for  the  determining  of  all  causes  aswell  Criminall  as  Civill  according 
to  law  and  equity,  and  for  awarding  of  execution  thereupon,  with  all  reasonable  and  necessary 
powers  authorities  fees  and  privileges  belonging  unto  them. 

And  Wee  do  nereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  to  constitute  and 
appoint  Judges  and  in  cases  reijuisite  Commissioners  of  Oyer  and  Terminer,  Justices  of  the 
Peace,  Sherifls,  &  all  other  necessary  Ollicers  and  Ministers  within  our  said  Territory,  for  tiie 
better  adminislrntion  of  Justice  and  putting  tlu-  lawes  in  execution,  &  to  administer  such  oath 
and  oaths  as  are  usually  given  for  the  due  execution  and  performance  of  otlices  aud  places  and 
for  tiie  cleeruig  of  trulli  in  jiidiciall  causes. 

And  our  furOier  will  and  pleasure  is  and  Wee  doe  hereby  declare  that  all  actings  and 
proceedings  at  law  or  equity  heretofore  had  or  don  or  now  depending  within  any  of  tiie  courts 
of  our  said  Territory,  and  all  executions  thereupon,  be  iiereby  confirmed  and  continued  so  fiirr 
forth  as  noi  to  he  avoided  for  want  of  any  legal!  power  in  the  said  Courts ;  liut  that  all  and 
every  sucli  judicial!  actings,  proc.eding.  ami  execution  shall  be  of  tlie  same  force  eflect  and 
virtue  as  if  sucIi  Courts  had  acted  by  a  just  and  legal!  autliority. 

And  wee  do  furtlier  l)y  lliese  presents  will  and  reiiuire  you  to  permit  Appeals  to  be  made  in 
cases  of  Krror  lr„m  our  Courts  in  our  said  Territory  and  Dominion  of  New  England  unto  you, 
or  the  Commander  in  Clieif  for  tlie  time  !)eing  and  f!ie  Councill,  in  Civil!  causes:  Provided  the 
value  a|>peale(l  for  d..  excee.i  the  sum  of  one  hundr.'d  pounds  sterling,  mid  lliat  security  be  first 
duly  given  !)y  the  Appellant  to  answer  sudi  cliarges  as  slfall  be  awarded  in  ease  tlie  first  sentence 
sliall  be  allirined. 

AimI  whe.eiw  Wei.  judge  it  necessary  that  all  our  subjects  may  liave  liberty  to  Appeal  to  our 
Hoyall  Person  in  caws  tlinl  may  require  the  same:  Our  will  n,,!  pleasure  is  tliat  if  eitlier  party 
■liall  not  rest  satisfied  with  t',«e  judgeinent  or  sentence  of  you  (or  tlie  Commander  in  Cheif  for 
the  time  being)  am!  the  ("ounci!!,  tliey  may  Appeal  unto  Ls  in  our  Privy  Councill:  Provided 
the  mailer  in  diflerence  exceed  tlie  value  and  siimm  of  liiree  linmired  pounds  ster»  and  tliat  sudi 
A-neai  bo  luude  within  one  fortnight  alter  sentence,  and  tliat  security  be  likewise  duly  given  by 


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the  Appellant  to  answer  such  charges  as  shall  be  awarded  In  case  the  sentence  of  you  (or  the 
Commander  in  Cheif  for  the  time  being)  and  the  Councill  be  confirmed;  and  provided  also  that 
execution  be  not  suspended  by  reason  of  any  such  appeal  unto  us. 

.*  ud  Wee  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  full  power  where  you  shall  see  cause  and  snail 
judge  any  offender  or  offenders  in  capitall  and  criminall  matters,  or  for  aiiy  fines  or  forfeitures 
due  unto  us,  fit  objects  of  our  mercy,  to  pardon  such  offenders  and  to  remitt  such  fines  & 
forfeitures,  treason  and  willfull  murder  only  excepted,  in  which  case  you  shall  likewise  have 
power  upon  extraordinary  occasions  to  grant  reprieves  to  the  offenders  therein  untill  and  to  the 
intent  our  pleasure  may  be  further  known. 

And  Wee  doe  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  the  said  S'  Edm"  Andros  by  your  self  your 
Captains  and  Commanders,  by  you  to  be  authorized,  full  power  and  authority  to  levy  arme 
muster  command  or  imploj ,  all  persons  whatsoever  residing  within  our  said  Territory  and 
Dominion  of  New  England,  and,  as  occasion  shall  serve,  them  to  transferr  from  one  place  to 
another  for  the  resisting  and  withstanding  all  enemies  pirats  and  rebells,  both  at  land  and  sea, 
and  to  transferr  such  forces  to  any  of  our  Plantations  in  America  or  the  Territories  thereunto 
belongi  g,  as  occasion  shni!  require  for  the  defence  of  the  same  against  the  invasion  or  attempt, 
of  any  of  our  enemies,  and  then.,  if  occasion  shall  require  to  pursue  and  prosecute  in  or  out  of 
the  hmits  of  our  said  Territories  and  Plantations  or  any  of  them.  And  if  it  shall  so  please  God, 
them  to  vanquish;  and,  being  taken,  according  to  the  law  of  arms  to  put  to  death  or  keep  and 
preserve  alive,  at  your  discretion.  And  also  to  execute  martiall  law  in  time  of  invasion 
insurrection  or  warr,  and  during  the  continuance  of  the  same,  and  upon  soldiers  in  pay,  and  to 
do  and  execute  all  and  every  other  thing  which  to  a  Captain  (Jenerall  doth  or  ought  of  right  to 
belong,  as  fully  and  amply  as  any  our  Captain  Generall  doth  or  liath  usually  don. 

And  Wee  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  to  erect  raise  and  build 
within  our  Territory  and  Dominion  aforesaid,  such  and  so  many  forts  platformes.  Castles,  cities, 
boroughs,  towns,  and  fortifications  as  you  shall  judge  necessary ;  and  the  same  or  any  of  them 
to  fortify  and  furnish  with  ordnance  ammunition  and  all  sorts  of  arnu's  fit  and  necessary  for  the 
security  &  defence  of  our  said  territory;  and  the  same  again  or  any  of  them  to  demolish  or 
ilismantle  as  may  be  most  convenient. 

And  Wee  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  the  said  S'  Edmund  Andros  full  power  and 
(luthority  to  erect  one  or  more  Court  or  Courts  Admirall  within  our  said  Territory  and  Dominion 
for  the  hearing  and  determining  of  all  marine  and  other  causes  and  matters  proper  therein  to  be 
heard  &  determined,  with  all  reasonable  and  necessary  powers,  mithorities  fees  and  priviledges 
And  you  are  to  execute  all  powers  belonging  to  the  place  and  office  of  Vice  Admirall  of  and 
in  all  the  seas  and  coasts  about  your  Government ;  acconiing  to  such  commission  authority  an.) 
instructions  as  you  shall  receive  from  ourself  under  the  Seal  of  our  Admiralty  or  from  our  High 
Admirall  of  our  Forreign  riautations  for  the  time  being. 

And  forasmuch  as  divers  mutinies  &  disorders  uo  happen  by  persons  shipped  and  iinployed 
at  Sea,  and  to  the  end  that  such  as  shail  be  shipped  or  iinployed  at  S»>a  may  be  the  better 
governd  ami  ordered  ;  Wee  do  hen-by  give  and  grant  unto  you  the  said  S'  Edmund  Andros  our 
(Captain  Generall  and  (Jovernor  in  Cheif,  full  pow.-r  an.l  authority  to  constitute  and  appoint 
Captains,  Masters  of  .ships,  ami  other  Comnmiulers,  and  to  grant  unto  such  Cn|.tains  Masters 
of  Miipps  and  other  ConmiandeiN,  conimissioiis  to  execute  the  law  martial,  and  to  use  such 
proceedings  authorities,  punishment,  correction  and  execution  upon  any  offender  or  ollenders 
who  shall  bo  mutinous  seditious,  disorderly  or  any  way  mirulv  cither  «t  -ea  or  during  .1... 


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time  of  their  abode  or  residence  in  any  of  the  ports  liarbors  or  bays  of  our  said  Territory 
and  Dominion,  as  the  cause  shall  be  found  to  require,  according  to  martial  law.     Ptovided  that 
nothing  herein  conteined  shall  be  construed  to  the  enabling  you  or  any  by  your  authority  to 
hold  plea  or  have  jurisdiction  of  any  offence  cause  matter  or  thing  committed  or  don  upon  the 
sea  or  within  any  of  the  havens,  rivers,  or  creeks  of  our  said  Territory  and  Dominion  under 
your  government,  by  any  Captain  Commander  Lieutenant  Master  or  other  officer  seaman  Poldier 
or  person  whatsoever,  who  shall  be  in  actuall  service  and  pay  in  and  on  board  any  of  our  shipps 
of  Warr  or  other  vesselis  acting  by  immediat  commission  or  warrant  from  our  self  under  the 
Seal  of  our  Admiralty,  or  from  our  High  Adn.irall  of  England  for  the  time  being :  but  that  such 
Captain  Connnander  Lieu'  Master  officer  seaman  soldier  and  other  person  so  offending  shall 
be  left  to  be  proceeded  agiiinst  and  tryed,  as  the  meritt  of  their  offences  shall  require,  either  by 
Commission  under  our  Great  Seal  of  England  as  the  statute  of  28  Henry  VIU  directs,  or  by 
commission  from  our  said  High  Admirall,  according  to  the  Act  of  Tarliament  passed  in  the  IS'" 
year  of  the  raign  of  the  late  King  our  most  dear  and  most  iritirely  beloved  brother  of  ev.er 
blessed  nn<mory  (entituled  An  Act  for  the  establishing  articles  and  Orders  for  the  regulating  and 
better  governm'  of  His  Ma<>'  navys,  shipps  of  warr,  and  Forces  by  sea)  and  not  otherwise. 
Savmg  only,  that  it  shall  and  may  be  lawfuU  for  you,  upon  such  Captains  or  Connnanders 
relusnig  or  neglecting  to  execute,  or  upon  his  negligent  or  undue  execution  of  any  the  written 
orders  he  shall  receive  from  you  for  our  service,  &  the  service  of  our  said  Territory  and 
Dominion,  to  suspend  him  the  said  Captain  or  Connnander  from  the  exercise  of  the  said  office 
of  Commander  and  commit  him  into  safe  custody,  either  on  board  his  own  ship  or  elswhere, 
at  the  discretion  of  you,  in  order  to  his  being  brought  to  answer  for  the  same  by  commission 
eithe.  ander  our  Great  Seal  of  England  or  Ironi  our  said  High  Admirall  as  is  before  expressed. 
In  which  case  our  will  and  pleasure  is  that  the  Captain  or  Conmiander  so  l)y  you  suspended 
shall  during  such   his  suspension  and  committm'  be  succeeded  in   his  said  office,  by   such 
commission  or  Warrant  Officer  of  our  said  ship  appointed  by  our  self  or  our  High  Admirall  for 
the  time  being,  as  by  the  known  practice  and  discipline  of  our  Navy  doth  and  ought  next  to 
succeed   him,   as   in   case   of  death   sickness    or    other  ordinary   disability   hapning  to   the 
Connnander  of  any  of  our  ships  &  not  otherwise  ;  you  standing  also  accountable  to  us  for  the 
truth  &  importance  of  the  crimes  and  misdemeanors  for  which  you  shall  so  proceed  to  the 
suspending  of  such  our  said  Captain  or  Commander.     Provided  also  that  all  disorders  and 
n.iK<lem..anor8  connnittwl  on  shore  by  any  Cai)tain  Commander,  Lieuten',  Master,  or  other 
officer  seaman  soldier  or  person  whatsoever  belonging  to  any  of  our  ships  of  warr  or  other 
vesselis  acting  by  innnediat  coumiission  or  wnrr«  from  our  self  under  the  Great  Seal  of  our 
Admiralty  or  from  our  High  Adm"  of  England  for  the  time  being  may  be  tryed  &  punished 
according  to  lawes  of  the  place  wliere  any  such  disorders  oHenccs  and  misdemeanors  Nlial'.  be  so 
<onnnilted  on  shore,  notwithstanding  such  offender  be  in  our  actuall  service  and  borne  in  our 
pay  on  board  any  such  our  shipps  of  wnrr  or  otlu-r  vesselis  a«-ting  by  inunediate  Conmiission  or 
warrant  from  our  self  or  our  High  Admirall  as  aforesaid  ;  so  as  he  shall  not  receive  any 
|.roteclion  (for  the  avoiding  of  justice  for  such  offences  committed  on  shore)  from  any  pretence 
o(  his  being  imployed  in  our  service  at  sea. 

And  We,,  do  likewise  give  and  grant  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  J)y  and  with  the 
udviCH  and  .-onsent  of  our  said  Councill  to  agree  with  the  planters  and  inhabitants  of  our  said 
lerritory  and  Dominion  concerning  such  lands  ten.'ments  &  henulitaments  as  now  are  or 
hcfcaiMjr  shail  be  iu  our  power  to  dispose  ol,  and  them  to  grant  unto  any  person  or  persons  for 


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such  ternies  and  under  such  luoderat  Quit  Rents,  Services  and  acknowledgements  to  be 
thereupon  reserved  unto  us  as  shall  be  appointed  by  us.  Which  said  grants  are  to  pass  and  be 
sealed  by  our  Seal  of  New  England  and  ( being  entr3d  upon  record  by  such  officer  or  officers  as  you 
shall  appoint  thereunto,  diall  be  good  and  ettectuall  in  law  against  us,  our  heires  and  successors. 
And  Wee  do  give  you  full  power  and  authority  to  appoint  so  many  faires  martes  and  markets 
as  you  with  the  advice  of  the  said  Councill  shall  think  fitt. 

As  likewise  to  order  and  appoint  within  our  said  Territory  such  and  so  many  ports  harbors, 
bayes  havens  and  other  places  for  the  convenience  and  security  of  shipping,  and  for  the  better 
fading  and  unloading  of  goods  and  merchandize  as  by  you  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  our 
Councill  shall  be  thought  fitt  and  necessary;  and  in  them  or  any  of  them  to  erect  nominal  and 
appoint  Custom  houses  ware  houses  and  officers  relating  thereunto  ;  and  them  to  alter  change, 
place,  or  displace  from  time  to  time,  as  with  the  advice  aforesaid  shall  be  thought  fitt. 

And  forasmuch  as  pursuant  to  the  lawes  &  customes  of  our  Colony  of  the  Massachusetts  Bay 
and  of  our  other  Colonies  and  Provinces  aforementioned,  divers  marriages  have  been  made  and 
performed  by  the  iMagstrats  of  our  said  territory  ;  Our  royall  will  and  pleasure  is  hereby  to 
couhrmall  the  said  marriages  and  to  direct  that  they  be  held  good  and  valid  in  the  same  manner 
to  a  1  intents  and  purposes  whatsoever  as  if  they  had  been  mnde  and  contracted  according  to 
the  lawes  established  wiliiiii  our  kingdom  of  England. 

And  Wee  do  hereby  require  and  command  all  officers  and  ministers,  civill  and  nfilitary  and 
all  other  inhabitants  of  our  said  Territory  and  Dominion  to  be  obedient  aiding  and  assisting 
unto  you  the  said  S'  Edm"  Andros  in  the  ^'xecution  of  this  our  commission  and  of  the  powers 
and  authorityes  therein  conteined,  and  upon  your  death  or  absence  out  of  our  said  Territory 
unto  our  Lieut.  Governor,  to  whom  wee  do  therefore  by  ;i,eHe  presents  give  and  grant  all  and 
singular  the  powers  and  authorityes  aforesaid  to  be  exercised  and  enjoyed  by  him  in  case  of 
your  deatii  or  absence  during  our  pleasure,  or  untill  your  arrivall  within  our  said  Territory  and 
Dominion ;  as  Wee  do  further  hereby  give  and  grant  full  power  and  authority  to  our  Lieut. 
Governor  to  do  and  execute  whatsoever  he  shall  be  by  you  authorized  and  appointed  to  do  and 
execute,  in  pursuance  of  and  according  to  the  powers  and  aiithoritys  granted  to  you  by  this 
Commission. 

And  if  in  case  of  your  death  or  absence  there  be  no  person  upon  the  place,  appointed  by  us 
to  be  Commander  in  Cheif;  our  will  and  pleasure  is,  that  the  then  present  Councill  of  our 
Territory  aforesaid,  do  ta...-  upon  them  the  administration  of  tiie  Ciovernm'  and  execute  this 
commission  and  the  severail  powers  and  authoritys  herein  conleined ;  and  that  the  first  Counselor 
who  shall  be  at  the  time  of  yo'  death  or  absence  residing  within  the  same,  do  preside  in  our 
said  Councill,  with  such  powers  and  preheminencies  as  any  former  I'resident  iiath  used  and 
enjoyed  within  our  said  territory,  or  any  other  our  plantations  in  America,  untill  our  pleasure 
be  lurther  known,  or  your  arrivall  as  aforesaid. 

And  lastly,  our  will  and  pleasure  is  that  you  the  said  S'  Edmund  Andros  shall  and  may  hold 
exerc.se  and  enjoy  the  office  an.l  place  of  Captain  (Jciierali  and  (;ovenior  in  C\w\f  in  and  over 
our  'I'erritory  and  Dominion  aforesaid,  with  all  its  riglits  nu-mheis  and  appiirtenanc.-s  whatsoever, 
together  with  all  and  singular  the  powers  and  authorityes  hereby  granted  unto  you,  for  and 
during  our  will  and  pleasure. 

Ill  Witness  whereof  Wee  have  caused  these  our  letters  to  bo  made  Patents.    W  itness  our  self 
at  Westminster  thf  seventh  day  of  Aprill  in  the  fourth  year  of  our  raigii.  [1088.1 
ny  Writ  of  I'rivy  Seal 


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Instructmhs  for  Sir  Edmund  Andros. 

[New  England,  XXXIIl.  802.] 

Instructions  to  our  trusty  aud  welbeloved  S'  Edmund  Andros  Kn'  our  Captain 
Generall  and  Governor  in  Cheif  in  and  over  our  Territory  and  Dominion  of 
New  England  in  America. 

With  these  our  Instructions  you  will  receive  our  Commission  under  our  Great  Seal  of  England 
constituting  you  our  Captain  Generall  &  Governor  in  Cheif  in  and  over  our  Colonies  of  the 
Massachusetts  Bay  and  New  Plymouth,  our  Province  of  New  Hampshire  and  Main,  the 
Narraganset  Country  or  King's  Province,  our  Colonies  of  Road  Island  and  Connecticutt,  our 
Province  of  New  York  and  East  ami  West  Jersey,  and  of  all  that  tract  of  land  circuit  continent 
precnicts  and  limits  in  America  lying  and  being  in  breadth  from  Forty  Degrees  of  Northern 
Latitude  from  the  Equinoctiall  Line  to  the  Piver  St.  Croix  Eastward,  and  from  thence  directly 
Northward  to  the  Pivor  of  Canada  and  in  length  and  longitude  by  all  the  bredth  aforesaid 
throughout  the  Main  Land  from  the  Atlantic  or  Western  Sea  and  Ocean  on  tiie  East  part,  to  the 
South  Sea  on  the  West  part;  with  all  the  islands  seas  rivers  waters,  rigl,ts  members  and 
appurtenances  thereunto  belonging  (our  Provincie  of  Pensylvania  and  country  of  Delaware  only 
e.wpted),  to  be  called  and  known  as  formerly  by  the  name  and  title  of  our  Territory  and 
Dominion  of  New  England  in  America. 

And  you  are  accordingly  forthwith  to  take  upon  you  the  execution  of  the  place  and  trust  Wee 
have  reposed  in  you,  and  with  all  convenient  speed  to  call  together  the  Members  of  the  Councill 
by  name  Joseph  Dudley,  William  Staughton  Robert  Mason  Anthony  Brockholls  Thomas 
lluu'kley,  Walter  Clark,  Robert  Treat  John  Fitz  Winthorp,  John  Nicholson,  Frederick  Philip. 
Jerv.s  Baxter,  John  Piu.hon,  Peter  Bu.'kley,  Wait  Winthorp,  Richard  Wharton,  Stephen 
Court  land,  .John  Usher,  Bartholomew  c;idn.>y,  Jonathan  Ting,  John  Hincks,  Edward  Tins. 
Barnaby  Lathrop,  John  Sandford,  William  Bradford,  Daniel  Smith,  Edward  Randolph  John 
Sprapg,  .John  Walley,  Nathaniel  Cierke  John  Coxbill,  Walter  Newb.rry,  John  Green,  Richard 
Arnold,  John  Alborough,  Sanu.el  Sbrimpton,  John  Young,  Nicholas  Bayard,  John  Palmer, 
William  Brown  Junior,  Simon  Linds,  Richard  Smith,  and  John  Allen,  Esquires.  At  which 
meeting  after  having  publishe.i  our  said  Commission  or  Letters  Patents,  constituting  you  our 
(  aptain  (Jenerall  an.l  (iovernor  in  Cheif  of  our  said  Territory  and  Domini,,,,,  you  shall  (after 
first  taken  the  like  Oall,  your  self)  administer  to  the  Members  of  our  Councill,  the  Oath  for  the 
due  execution  of  their  places  and  trusts. 

And  your  are  to  communicate  unto  our  said  Councill  from  time  to  time  such  and  so  many  of 
our  instructions  as  ymi  shall  find  convenient  for  our  service  to  be  imparted  unto  them 

And  you  arc  to  permit  the  Members  of  our  Councill  to  have  and  enjoy  the  freedom  of  debate 
and  votes  in  all  things  to  be  <iebated  by  them. 

Ami  although  by  our  ('oiumissiou  aforesaid  Wee  have  thought  fit  to  direct  that  any  five  of 
our  Couneelors  make  a  quorum  ;  it  is  nevertheless  our  will  rnul  pleasure  th.t  you  do  not  act 
with  a  quorum  of  less  than  seven  Memb.-rs,  unl  -ss  upon  extraordinary  emergencies. 

And  that^  wee  may  always  1...  iufbmied  of  t-'c  nann-s  of  persons  fit  to  supply  the  vacancies  of 
our  Council  ,  you  are  to  transmit  unto  us  by  c...  ,  ;  o.r  Priucipall  Secretaries  of  State  an<l  to 
the  Lords  of  o,.r  Privy  Coun.ill  appointed  a  Committee  for  Trade  and  Forei.r,i  Pl„..»nn-.... 
With  all  convenient  speed,  ilie  names  and  chaructera  of  twelve  perBons,  inhabitimta  of  our 


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smd  Territory  whom  you  shall  esteem  the  best  qualified  for  that  trust ;  and  so  from  time  to 
time  when  any  of  them  shall  dye,  depart  out  of  our  said  Territory,  or  upon  any  other  occasion, 
you  are  to  supply  the  first  number  of  twelve  persons  by  nominating  others  to  Us  in  their  stead. 
And  our  will  and  pleasure  is  that  you  do  not  suspend  any  of  the  Members  of  our  said  Councill 
without  good  and  sufficient  cause ;  and  in  case  of  suspension  of  any  of  them,  you  are  forthwith 
to  transmitt  unto  us  as  aforesaid  and  to  our  Committee  for  Trade  and  Forreign  Plantations,  your 
reasons  for  so  doing,  together  with  the  charge  and  proof  against  the  said  persons,  and  their 
answer  thereunto. 

And  in  the  nomination  of  any  Members  of  our  said  Councill  unto  Us  upon  any  vacancy,  as 
also  m  the  choice  of  the  Cheif  Officers,  Judges,  Assistants,  Justices  and  Sheriffs,  you  are  always 
to  take  especiall  care  that  they  be  men  of  estate  and  abilities,  and  not  necessitous  people  or 
much  in  debt,  and  that  they  be  persons  well  affected  to  the  government. 

Our  will  and  pleasure  is  that  all  lawes  statutes  and  ordinances  within  our  Territory  and 
Dominion  of  New  England  aforesaid  shall  continue  and  be  in  full  for  ,e  and  vigor,  so  farr  forth 
as  they  do  not  in  any  wise  contradict  impeach  or  derogate  from  our  said  Commission  Orders  or 
instructions  untill  such  time  as  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  tiie  Councill  you  shall  pass  other 
luwes  for  the  good  government  of  our  said  Territory  and  Dominion,  which  you  are  to  do  with 
all  convenient  speed. 

And  Wee  do  further  .:haige  and  require  you  to  transmitt  authentick  copies  under  the  public 
!^eal,  of  all  lawes  statutes  and  ordinances  which  at  any  time  shall  be  made  and  enacted  within 
our  said  Territory  and  Dominion,  unto  Us  as  aforesaid  and  to  our  Committee  for  Trade  and 
Plantations,  within  three  months,  or  sooner,  after  their  being  enacted,  together  with  duplicats 
thereof  by  the  next  conveyance,  upon  pain  of  our  highest  displeasure,  and  of  the  forfeiture  of 
that  years  salary,  wherein  you  shall  at  any  time  or  upon  any  pretence  whatsoever  omit  to  send 
over  the  said  lawes  and  ordinances  as  aforesaid,  within  the  time  above  limited,  as  also  of  such 
other  penalty  as  wee  shall  please  to  inflict. 

And  if  any  lawes  statutes  and  ordinances  made  and  enacted  by  you  and  our  Councill,  or  by 
the  Commander  in  Cheif  and  Councill  of  New  England  for  the  time  being,  shall  at  any  time  be 
disallowed  and  not  approved,  and  so  signified  by  Us,  our  heires,  or  successors,  under  our  or 
their  Sign  manual  and  Signet,  or  by  order  of  our  or  their  Privy  Councill  unto  you  the  said  S' 
Edmund  Andros  or  the  Commander  in  (^lieif  of  our  said  Territory  and  Dominion  for  the  time 
being;  then  such  and  so  many  of  them  as  shall  be  so  disallowed  and  not  approved,  shall  from 
thence  forth  cease  determine  and  become  void. 

And  you  are  to  observe  in  the  passing  of  lawes  that  the  Stile  of  enacting  the  same  by  the 
(iovernor  and  Couiuill,  be  henceforth  used  and  no  other. 

And  Wee  do  hereby  signify  unto  you  our  express  (•ommands  thai  all  writs  he  issued  in  our 
Hoyall  Name  throughout  our  said  Territory  an  1  Dominion. 

You  are  to  take  especiall  care  that  no  act  or  order  he  passed  within  ouv  said  Territory  in  any 
case  for  levying  fines  and  inflicting  penalties,  whereby  the  same  shall  not  he  reserved  to  us  for 
the  pubhck  uses  of  the  government ;  as  by  the  said  act  or  order  shall  be  directed. 

Whereas  hy  our  commission  aforesaid  Wee  have  given  unto  you  full  power  and  authority 
with  the  a.lvice  and  consent  of  our  Councill  or  the  major  part  of  them,  to  impose  assess  raise 
and  levy  such  rates  and  taxes  as  you  shall  liiid  necessary  for  the  support  of  the  government  of 
our  said  Territory  ;  our  will  and  pleasure  is  that  you  continue  to  raise  and  levy  such  rates  taxes 
and  impositions  as  are  now  or  have  lately  been  laid  and  imposed  within  our  said  Territory, 


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..nt.n  upon  further  examination  and  inquiry  you  shall  represent  unto  Us  the  nature  and  quality 
n  avte  iTT'l  T^  ™P"«>tions  how  the  same  are  raised  and  levyed  and  what  other  taxes 
support  of  the  annuall  charge  of  our  government  there. 

You  shall  not  permit  any  publick  money  whatsoever  to  be  issued  or  disposed  of  otherwise 
then  by  your  order  or  warrant  under  your  hand. 

hetliC^'  '"  'T,;^'  "''""'^"'  °^  ""  '""'^  """"^y  ''  ^"'"«  °f  "'"»«y'  -attested  by  you,  to 
be  transmuted  every  half  year  to  our  Committee  of  Trade  and  Plantations,  and  to  our  High 

nartLuW  "  ^°""""  °    -■•  T— 7  for  the  time  being;  wherein  shall  be  specified  eve^y 

p.>m  shall  be  made^and  for  what  uses,  with  sufficient  vouchers  for  every  pavment;  to  the  end 
Wee  may  be  satisfied  of  the  due  application  of  the  revenue,  raised  or  to  be  raised  within  our 
s.iia  lerritory. 

or^ftertnl 'r  ""'"""  ""•'  T'  "'  ''"*''"''"''  -''^^«««--'-  "^ove  the  summ  of  ten  pounds  before 
;  rComn  "  7'"";""       ''"' °'  ""^  "''"■"'^'  ""*•"  y""  «'•»"  '"-•-  «-*  -g^'fi*^^  ""to  us. 

amado        b      T     77'::^  "'^"'  ''"'"'"■"  '■"•■  ^'"  *'""•  '"""=^'  -"'  t<^  "-  Committee  of 
a    at  OHB.  the  nature  of  t  e  offence  or  occasion  of  such  fines  forfeitures  or  escheats,  with  .he 
IMrt.cuIar  summs  or  value  thereof,  and  shall  have  received  our  directions  therein. 

undislL  of  Id    H    "?  T"'  '"'^'^  "'■  '"''  "'"""  °"'-  ^'-^"^  '^•"•'•'^-y  ""'1  Dominion  yet 

w     "nt  ^  Tr  T     T"""'^  ""•'  '^"-•^''-"-ts  for  w-  our  royall  confirmation  may 

..  wanmg     Wee  do  hereby  authorise  you  to  dispose  of  such  lau.ls  for  a  moderate  Quit  Rent  not 

Mder  two  shdlrngs  s.x  pence  for  every  hundred  acres;  and  to  reserve  such  acknowtdgem"  m  to 

"H  for    he  confirmation  of  other  lauds  tenements  &  hereditaments  as  you  shall  think  most 

eqtntable  and  conduceing  to  our  service. 

And  whereas  Wee  are  willing  to  provide  for  the  support  of  our  government  in  our  said 
iorntory  by  settmg  apart  suflicieut  allowances  to  the  Commanders  in  Cheif  resid  ngTr      ' 

Z^verwhr     'mT  "';""•>' "'^  t'-  -'"-yaud  of  all  perquisites  and  emoluments 

hat  oeverwh,ch  would  otherwise  I.econu.  due  unto  you.  .hall  during  the  tin.e  of  your  absent" 

pa.d  and  Hat.sf,ed  unto  such  Counnauder  in  Cheif  who  shall  be  residenf  upon  the  place  • 

Much  wee  do  hereby  order  and  allott  unto  him  for  his  better  maintenance  and  for  the  sunpon 

o(  the  dignity  of  that  our  government.  ^P    ' 

Vou  are  to  require  the  Secretary  of  our  said  Territory  for  the  time  being,  to  furnish  vou  with 

auHmpl.  of  „1   such  acts  and  Publick  Orders  as  shalf  be  made  from  time  to  ti^     'oget    ' 

"foresaid,  and  to  our  Committee  for  Trade  and  I'lantatious.  which  he  is  duly  to     erform  unon 
pain  of  incurring  the  forfeiture  of  his  place.  ^ 

Vou  shall  not  displace  or  suspend  any  of  the  Judges  Justices  Sheriffs  or  other  cheif 
officers  withm  our  said  Territory,  without  good  and  sufficient  cause  ;  which  you  are  thereupon 
to  signify  to  us  and  to  our  Committee  of  Plantations.  hereupon 

AH  Military  Officers  upon  misbehaviour  and  unfaithfulness  in  the  execution  of  their  trusts 
ag7eetle::]uZ."^''"'''"''''''"*^'''"^''''^  "''"•'"  "'"^"  '"^  ^'"""'""^'"'^  ^'^-f'  -«' 

estlb!i..r..i"  ^-"""r"  •  ""'"    "'  ^'"i    ""   '■""^'^""""   "''"''  ■''  P'-*^'''-"'-  "-"'"Pt   of  all 
tsiaD!....m.,  ,„.,  „,  ju^sdicuons,  courts,  offices  and  ollicers,  powers,  authoritys.  fees  and  priviledKes 

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which  shall  he  granted  or  setled  within  our  said  Territory ;  to  the  end  you  may  receive  our 
approbation  and  directions  tlierein. 

And  whereas  since  our  Accession  to  the  Crown,  Wee  have  appointed  a  new  Seal  for  our 
Colonies  of  New  ICngland,  as  also  another  Seal  for  our  Province  of  New  York,  which  being 
now  united  under  one  governm'.  Wee  do  hereby  direct  and  require  that  the  Seal  appointed  for 
the  said  colony  of  New  England  be  henceforth  made  use  of  for  all  that  our  Territory  and 
Dominion  in  its  largest  extent  &  boundaries  aforementioned ;  and  that  the  Seal  <br  our  Province 
of  New  York  be  forthwith  broken  and  defaced  in  your  presence. 

You  shall  take  especiall  care  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  our  said  Councill,  to  regulate  all 
salaries  and  lees  belonging  to  places  or  paid  upon  emergencies,  that  they  may  be  within  the 
bounds  of  moderation,  and  that  no  exaction  be  made  upon  any  occasion  whatsoever. 

You  are  to  take  care  that  dnmkenness  and  debauchery,  swearing  and  blasphemy,  be  severely 
punished  ;  and  that  none  be  admitted  to  publick  trusts  and  imployments  whose  ill  fame  and 
conversation  may  bring  a  scandall  thereupon. 

You  are  to  permitt  a  liberty  of  conscience  in  matters  of  religion  to  all  persons,  so  they  be 
contented  with  a  quiet  and  peaceable  enjoym'  of  it,  pursuant  to  our  gracious  declaration  bearing 
date  the  fourth  day  of  Aprill  in  the  third  year  of  our  reign  ;  w"-  you  are  to  cause  to  be  duly 
observed  and  put  in  execution. 

And  Wee  do  hereby  require  and  command  that  no  mans  life  member  freehold  or  goc  ds  be 
taken  away,  but  by  established  and  known  lawes,  not  repugnant  to,  but  as  much  as  conveniently 
may  be,  agreeable  to  the  lawes  of  our  Kingdom  of  England. 

You  shall  take  care  that  all  planters,  m.erchants,  and  christian  servants  shall  be  well  and  fitly 
provided  with  ar:'is,  and  that  they  be  listed  under  oific  rs,  and  when  and  .is  often  as  you  shall 
tlunk  fit,  mustered  and  trained,  whereby  they  may  be  in  a  better  readiness  for  the  defence  of 
our  Territory  and  Dominion  aforesaid,  or  of  any  other  of  our  plantations  in  case  of  distress ; 
wherem  you  shall,  upon  the  application  of  the  respective  Governors,  assist  them  with  what  aid 
the  condition  and  safety  of  your  government  may  permitt. 

You  are  nevertheless  to  take  especiall  care  that  neither  y'  frequency  nor  unreasonableness  of 
remote  marches  musters  and  training?,  be  an  unnecessary  impediment  to  the  aifairs  of  the 
mhabitants  or  planters  under  your  government. 

You  shrJ!  take  an  inventary  of  all  annes  ammunition  and  stores  remaining  in  any  of  our 
magazines  and  garrisons  within  our  said  Territory  and  send  an  account  of  them  yearly  to  Us, 
by  one  of  our  Principall  Secretaries  of  State,  ard  to  our  Committee  for  Trade  and  Plantations. 
And  you  are  also  to  demand  an  account  of  what  other  nrmes  and  ammunition  have  been 
formerly  bought  with  publick  money  there,  for  the  security  of  our  said  Territorj',  and  the  same 
to  transmitt  unto  us  by  one  of  our  Principall  Secretaries  of  State,  and  to  our  Committee  for 
Trade  and  Foreign  Plantations. 

You  are  to  take  especiall  care  that  fit  store  houses  be  setled  throughout  our  said  Territory,  for 
receiving  and  keeping  of  amies  and  ammunition  and  other  publick  stores. 

And  you  shall  transmitt  unto  us  by  the  first  opportunity  a  Mapp  with  the  exact  description  of 
all  the  whole  country  as  farr  as  any  discovery  shall  be  made  thereof,  and  of  the  severall 
fortifications  you  shall  find  or  erect  there. 

And  that  Wee  may  be  the  belter  informed  of  the  trade  of  our  said  Territory,  you  are,  with 
the  advice  and  consent  of  our  Councill,  to  take  care  that  due  entrys  lie  made  in  all  ports,  of  all 
goods  and  commodities  imported  or  exported  from  thence,  and  from  and  to  what  places  thev 


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come  and  go ;  and  that  a  yearly  account  thereof  be  transmitted  by  you  unto  Us,  by  our  High 
Treasurer  or  Comm"  of  our  Treasury  for  the  time  being,  and  to  our  Committee  for  Trade  and 
Foreign  Plantations. 

Our  will  and  pleasure  is  that  you  do  from  time  to  time  give  us  an  account  of  what  strength 
your  bordering  neighbors  are,  be  they  Indians  or  others,  by  sea  and  land,  and  what 
correspondency  you  keep  with  them. 

And  when  any  oppertunity  shall  offer  for  purchasing  great  tracts  of  lands  for  Us  from  the 
Indians  for  small  summs,  you  are  to  use  your  discretion  therein,  as  you  shall  judge  of  the 
convenience  prejudice  or  advantage  that  may  arise  unto  us  by  the  same. 

Whereas  Joseph  Dudley  Esq"  and  others  by  their  petition  have  humbly  prayed  our  royall 
grant  and  confirmation  of  certain  lands  lying  upon  the  River  Merrimack  and  the  Lake 
Wenepesioco  in  New  England,  together  with  the  fishing  of  the  said  River  and  Lake;  you  are 
to  examine  the  said  petition,  and  to  report  unto  Us  your  opinion  what  may  be  fit  for  Us  to  do 
therein. 

You  are  to  suppress  the  ingrossing  of  commodities  tending  to  the  prejudice  of  that  freedom 
which  commerce  and  trade  ouglit  to  have,  and  to  settle  such  orders  and  regulations  therein  with 
the  advice  of  our  Councill  as  may  be  most  acceptable  to  the  generality  of  tiie  Inhabitants. 

You  are  to  give  all  due  encouragement  and  invitation  to  merchants  and  others  who  shall 
bring  trade  unto  our  said  Territory,  and  in  particular  to  the  Royall  African  Company  of 
England 

And  you  are  to  take  care  that  there  be  no  trading  from  our  said  Territory  to  any  place  or 
part  in  Africa  within  the  charter  of  the  Royall  African  Company  ;  and  you  are  not  to  suffer 
any  shipps  to  be  sent  thither,  without  their  leave  and  authority. 

And  Wee  do  hereby  strictly  command  and  enjoin  you  carefully  to  observe  the  treaties 
concluded  by  Us  with  any  Forrein  Prince  or  State ;  and  in  case  any  private  injury  or  damage 
shall  be  offered  or  don  to  any  of  our  subjects  in  those  parts  by  the  subjects  of  any  such  Prince 
or  State,  you  shall  take  care  to  give  Us  an  account  thereof  with  all  convenient  speed  and  not  to 
permitt  or  encourage  reparations  thereof  to  be  sought  in  any  other  way,  then  such  as  shall  be 
agreeable  to  the  said  treaties,  and  the  instruction  herewith  given  you. 

And  whereas  Wee  are  informed  of  great  disorders  and  depredations  dayly  committed  by 
pirats  &  others  to  the  prejudice  of  our  allyes,  contrary  to  the  treatys  between  Us  and  the  good 
correspondency  which  ought  to  be  maintained  between  Christian  Princes  and  States ;  and  there 
being  a  law  passed  in  our  Island  of  Jamaica  against  such  unwarrantable  proceedings ;  Our 
will  and  pleasure  is  that  such  i  law  (a  copy  whereof  is  herewith  delivered  unto  you)  be  passed 
within  our  Territory  and  Dominion  of  New  England,  which  you  are  to  transmitt  unto  Us  as 
aforesaid  by  the  first  oppertunity. 

And  whereas  Wee  think  it  lit  for  the  better  administration  of  justice  that  a  law  be  passed 
wherein  shall  be  set  the  value  of  men's  estates,  either  in  goods  or  lands,  under  which  they  shall 
not  be  capable  of  serving  as  Jurors ;  you  are  therefore  by  the  first  oppertunity  of  transmitting 
any  lawes  hitlier  for  our  approbation,  to  send  one  for  that  purpose. 

You  shall  pass  a  law  for  the  restraining  of  inhuman  severity  which  by  ill  masters  or  overseers 
may  be  used  towards  the  christian  servants  or  slaves ;  wherein  provision  is  to  be  made  that  the 
wilfuU  killing  of  Indians  and  Negros  be  punished  with  death,  and  a  fitt  penalty  imposed  for  the 
maiming  of  them. 

And  you  are  also  with  the  assistance  of  our  Council!  to  find  out  the  best  means  to  facilitate 
and  encourage  the  conversion  of  Negros  and  Indians  to  the  Christian  religion. 


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You  are  to  endeavor  with  the  assistance  of  the  Councill  to  provide  for  the  raising  of  stocks 
;itX  "^'  '"""^  '"  ^''"'^"'"'  '"'"^'^'  ''''  ^'-  -Pl«y-g  or  poor  andtdlgent 

You  are  hke wise  from  time  to  time  to  give  Us,  by  one  of  our  principal  SecreUmes  of  State 
and  our  Comm.ttee  for  Trade  and  Forreig^.  Plantations  an  account  of  the  wants  and  de Lt    of 
our  sa.d   rerntory,  what  are  the  ci,eif  products  thereof,  what  new  improvements  thetdustry 
or  mventjon  of  the  planters  hath  attbarded,  what  probable  advantages  may  be  gained  by  tral 
and  which  way  you  conceive  Wee  may  contribute  towards  them.  ^ 

Tetrllr'T''  ''  ^T  "'''"°^«'"«°^««  '"^y  "••-«  l>y  tl.e  liberty  of  printing  within  our  said 
Terntory.  under  your  Government,  you  are  to  provide  by  all  necessary  orders,  that  no  person 
keep  any  pnnting  press  for  printing,  nor  that  any  book  pamphlet  or  other  matter  wnatsoever  be 
prmted  without  your  especiall  leave  and  license  first  obtained.  natsoever  be 

You  are  to  encourage  all  you  can  the  severall  Indians  on  the  Continent,  upon  all  occasions 
tlm  they  may  apply  themselves  to  the  English  trade  and  nation,  rather  than  any  oZsh; 

And  whereas  Wee  have  received  information  that  the  French  have  lately  made  an  attempt 
po"  the  Hve  iNat.ons  or  Cantons  of  Indians,  who  from  all  times  have  submitted  themselvesTo 
ZdZrr      'r'  ''  ''"■■  -^"-'•^^Jg-^-  "^-ou^  sovereignty  are  become  our  sutect- 
clT  Z""f  r  '"^J""'-  '^  "*^"  ^"'^''^"^  ^«  °^'--'  '"'^'^  l'-"  ^-prized  and  deteUd  n' 
Canada;  Wee  do  therefore  think  fit  that  you  forthwith  de„,and  from  the  Governor  of  Canada 
he   e  t.ngat  hberty  our  said  subjects,  as  well  Indians  as  others,  surprised  b;  them  in  the 
lawfull  proseeutjon  of  their  trade,  together  with  the  restitution  of  their  goods  and  effecTs     aZ 
as  We  are  sensible  of  what  great  prejudice  it  may  be  to  Us  and  our  subjects  if  Ly  n  roactim' 
be  allowed  upon  our  Dominion,  or  the  French  permitted  to  invade  our  Territo^s  or  rai  nlv 
our  subjects  without  a  due  care  in  Us  to  preserve  the  peace  of  our  GoverTLj^^^^^^^^ 
due  protection  to  such  as  have  brought  themselves  under  our  subjection ;  Wee  do  the Jefo' « 
hereby  charge  and  require  you  to  give  notice  at  the  same  time  to  the'said  Govenior  of  Canada 
hat  upon  mature  consideration  Wee  have  thought  ^  to  own  the  Five  Nations  or  Cantons  of 
he  Indians  vu.  the  Maquaes,  Sinecas,  Cayougues.  Oneydes  and  Onondagues,rou^riZt  ' 
and  resolve  to  protect  them  as  such  ;  so  as  nevertheless  upon  information  of  inriZrv  Ir    I 
or  which  shall  be  ofi.red  or  don  by  them  to  any  of  the  subjects  of  T^od  ^t^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 

f^  rL     ''TrT'r'^"''^'"'''^'^''-*^'^^>«"^°  -"-  ""-  Satisfaction  to  bit 
for  til    same,  and  the  Indians  withheld  from  disturbing  the  French  in  any  manner  whatsoever 

Provided  they  do  abstein  on  their  (>arts  from  making  warr  upon  those  iians  oLsber^^^ 

Decfara  ir  '"'  '"'"''  -"",  '^  ""  ^'"  '''''''  ''  "^^''''•^  ^'-"  -twithstandi ;!." 
ttltmTr'"'"  '"  ""f'"S«"'-  l^-'i"ious,  and  annoying  those  Indians,  you  ar!  with 
the  utmost  o  your  power  to  defend  and  protect  them  ;  and  if  need  shall  require,  to  levy  a 
or  imploy  all  persons  residing  within  yo^  Governm' in  the  resisting  and  with  tandiirte 
nvasion  or  attempts  of  the  French  ;  and  them,  if  there  shall  be  occasi'i,  to  pursue  hi  or  ou  of 
he  limits  of  your  said  Governm'  and  to  do  and  execute  all  and  every  ot  er  thing  w"  you  s  -il 

I'll  b"Z7'f       '"^  ''r'7'  ""  '''''''''  ^  •'^-'^""'^  "-  ^'«"'«  '»  tbose  parts.  Tn     b 
the  bette    performance  thereof.  Wet  do  hereby  give  you  full  power  and  authorUy  to  e remand 
build  such  forts  castles  and  platforn.es,  and  in  such  place  or  places  as  to  you  shall  se  m  rJq  is  e 

u;tiZL  c"     '"  "^'^  ':'""  "'''-''  ''''  "PonthisoccasioiAlieaidorasslZe 
our  neighboring  Colonies  may    be   usefull ;  you   are   to  give  notice  thereof  to  our  severall 


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Governors  and  Proprietors  in  any  of  our  plantations  upon  the  Continent  of  America,  to  whom 
Wee  have  already  sent  orders  to  affoard  you  such  help  as  the  exigency  shall  require. 

And  whereas  for  the  composing  of  severall  disputes  and  differences  that  have  arisen  between 
our  subjects  and  the  subjects  of  our  good  Brother  the  Most  Christian  King,  in  America,  and  for 
the  preventmg  further  occasions  of  controversy  in  those  parts,  Wee  have  lately  thought  fitt  to 

tTrJ^h  7T'*^T'"V"  *"'*  "'"'  the  Comm"  appointed  by  our  said  good  Brother 
the  most  Chr.st.an  K.ng,  for  the  purpose  aforesaid,  as  also  to  settle  and  determine  the  bounds 
and  mntsof  the  Colonies  Islands,  and  territories  within  our  respective  Dominions  r  depend^t 
on  Us  .n  A.nenca,  for  the  accomplishm.  whereof  a  further  ti.ne  will  be  requisit  in  regard  of  hf 
d.stance  of  those  places  from  whence  the  necessary  informations  are  to  be  received.  Wee  hav! 
Comt'oTtr^M  ""';'"P°--«''  -■•  -''^  Comm"  to  sign  and  seal  an  Instrument  with  the 
Comm  of  the  Most  Chnst.an  King  for  the  preventing  all  acts  of  hostility  or  violent 
proceed.ngs  between  our  respective  subjects  (a  Copy  whereof  is  herewith  sent  unto  you.)  And 
Wee  do  accordingly  expect  from  you  a  conformity  to  our  directions  herein,  by  avoiding  all 
occas.ons  of  m.sunderstanding  between  our  subjects  and  those  of  the  Most  Christian  Kul 
w.thout  Pernntting  any  hurt  to  be  don  them  in  their  persons  or  estates  uutill  the  A  day  of 

MaZn.?,'--  ^"'  '^'r  '"'  T''  ""'"  '''''  ''■"''  «^"^  y-  --  -'^-^  under  ourlign 
oZf:JT'VZ^:  "'"'  ^""  "'''^'■'""  '  ^'"^  correspondence  with  the  Governor  and 
Officers  of  the  sa.d  K.ng  m  those  parts,  and  take  care  that  no  just  complah.t  be  brought  unto 
Ls  against  you  in  that  behalf.  *" 

And  to  the  end  the  said  Limits  and  Boundaries  may  be  setled  before  the  ,^  dav  of  January 

Dominion  /Vv  ;"T  "T  ''  "'"  '''■°™^'  "'■*'"  ''""  '^''^«"'  "f  «-  Tenitory  and 
Dommion  of  New  England,   and  its  dependencies;  you   are  forthwith  to  give  us  an  exact 

account  a.id  full  information  of  the  Boundaries  and  Limits  thereof,  and  of  the  Indians  and 
territories  depend.ng  thereon ;  which  you  are  to  do  with  all  convenient  speed. 

Lastly.  If  any  thing  shall  happen  that  may  be  of  advantage  and  security  to  our  said 
rerritory  which  ,s  not  herein  or  by  our  commission  provided  for  ;  Wee  do  hereby  allow  unto 
you,  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  our  Council!,  to  take  order  for  the  present  therein  ;  giving 
Ls  speedy  notice  thereof,  that  you  may  receive  our  ratification  if  Wee  shall  approve  the  same 
Prov.ded  always,  and  our  will  and  pleasure  is,  that  you  do  not  by  color  of  any  power  or 
authority  hereby  given  you,  con.mence  or  declare  warr  without  our  knowledge  and  command 
there.n:  except  it  be  against  Indians  upon  emergencies,  wherein  the  co.iseut  of  our  CounciU 
shall  be  had.  And  you  are  to  give  a  particular  account  thereof  with  all  speed  unto  Us  by  one 
of  our  Principal!  Secretary s  of  State,  and  to  the  Lords  of  our  Privy  Council!  appointed  a 
Committee  for  Irade  and  Forreign  Plantations;  as  in  the  general!  of  all  publick  proceedings 
troiu  time  to  time,  and  of  the  condition  of  affaires  within  your  Government 

Given  at  our  Court  nt  Whitehall  the  IG-  day  of  April!  1688,  in  the  fourth  year  of  our  Reign 

By  His  Majesty's  Command 

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Order  to  Governor  Dongcm  to  re-^ign  Jm  Government  to  Sir  E.  Anihm. 

[New-York  Entry,  II.  ise.] 

^plr'^  f^?''""'^'''  ^'■""^  y°"  "^""  ^'•"'•'^"«  We  have  thought  it  necessary  for  our 
Service  an-l  the  better  Protection  of  our  subjects  to  join  and  annex  our  Province  of  New  York 
o  our  Government  of  New  England  And  have  accordingly  by  our  Commission  bearing  date 
the  7  day  of  this  instant  Aprill  constituted  and  appointed  our  Trusty  @  Welbeloved  S' 
Edmond  Andros  Kn'  to  be  our  Capt«  Gen"  and  Governor  in  Chief  as  well  of  our  Province  of 
New  York  as  of  other  the  Colonies  of  our  said  Territory  and  Dominion  of  New  England. 
Wee  do  hereby  signify  unto  you  Our  Will  and  Pleasure  that  upon  the  arrivall  of  S'  Edmond 
Andross  within  our  Colony  of  New  York  and  the  publication  of  his  Commission  there  you 
deliver  unto  him  or  such  as  shall  be  appointed  by  him  the  Scale  of  our  said  Province  with  the 
1  ubhck  Papers  @  ensignes  of  Government  Whereupon  you  are  with  as  much  speed  as  may 
consist  with  the  condition  @  convenience  of  your  private  affairs  to  repair  to  our  Royall  presence 
where  you  may  e.xpect  from  us  the  marks  of  our  Hoyall  favour  and  assurance  of  our  entire 
satislaction  in  your  good  services  during  your  Government  of  our  s"  Colony.  And  so  we  bi.ld 
you  farewell.  Given  at  our  Court  at  Whitehall  the  22"  day  of  Aprill  1688.  In  the  Fourth 
year  of  our  Heign. 

By  his  Maf'  Command 

Sunderland  P. 


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Sir 


Captain  Francis  AleJtolson  to  [Mr.  Povri/f] 

[New  Eogluid,  IV.  SOa.] 

Boston  August  the  31"  16S8. 


The  reason  of  troubleing  you  att  this  time  is,  to  give  you  an  account  of  what  news  we  have 
in  these  par  s.  His  Ex-  began  his  journey  from  New  Yorke  on  the  last  of  July  and  I  went 
w  him  to  New-London  (about  one  hundred  and  twenty  miles  from  hence)  butt  there  His  Ex'^ 
had  advice  y-  some  strange  Indians  had'  passed  through  the  upper  towns  w="  lie  upon 
Connectieutt  River,  and  did  noe  harme  to  the  English.  Butt  some  few  dayes  after  an  Indian 
came  to  bpnngfield  (w-  lies  upon  Connectieutt  River  but  sixty  miles  from  the  uppermost 
plantatuvn)  Att  this  place  lives  Coronell  Pinshion  who  commands  the  militia  in  those  parts. 
The  Indian  gave  an  account.  y«  a  little  before  day  some  Indian  fell  upon  10  or  18  of  our  Indians, 
w    had  a  small  shed  about  10  miles  from  Springfield,  on  the  roade  to  Boston,  they  killed  five 

brouiht'llT"''  ^'"■*'",/'l'7  ^'r  '""^  ''''  ^"^'''"•»""'-  ^''^^'-^^-''^  Coronell  Pinshion  (who 
brought  him  the  account,)  with  orders  to  pursue  the  Indians,  and  w-  hath  happened  in  hose 
partes  his  copies  will  infbrni  you. 

I  IZfTi  \"r"''  f  ^'"''  T  ""  ^"''"'  '"'^  -^^  ^  '''"''  '^''''^^  t'-'  Narragansett  country, 
toTveVh  •  :r"  r"'  ""^ '°'''  """•  ''  -^  ^""''-^"^  "•'  ""-  '^'"'^'  --^  '^  tty  were  afrafd 
to  hve  there  m  the  woods,  they  might  goe  u:  w-    le.i,  English  plantation,  and  there  I  would 


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give  order  they  sliould  be  taken  care  of,  and  if  tliey  could  meet  w""  any  of  the  Indians  y«  had 
killd  their  freinds,  they  should  be  rewarded  for  it.  I  tohl  tliem  tiiey  were  now  under  a  great 
King  y'  would  jj-otect  them  from  any  enemy,  provided  they  did  their  duty  to  him;  Tliey  were 
very  thankful!  for  what  I  told  them. 

When  I  came  hither  I  sent  to  Natick,  (aboute  15  miles  of)  and  Punckapaiig,  near  the  same 

distance  from  this  place  as  ihe  other.     Some  of  the  Indians  of  these  places  came,  and  I  told 

thom  as  I  had  those  of  the  King's  Province,  and  they  were  alike  thankfuli ;  being  afraid  they 

desird  a  little  powder  and  ball,  w'"  I  gave  them.    Upon  the  IQ'"  instant  att  3  in  the  morning,  I 

had  a  letter  from  M'  John  Wing,  w'"  1  send  you  inclosd.     Some  few  hours  after  came  the  man, 

and  gave  the  account  from  Penecooke.     About  the  same  time  I  had  the  news  of  the  French 

vessrl:,  pnd  Ensignc  Pipon  who  commands  Fort  James  at  Penaquid,  writt  to  me  that  there  was 

a  reporte  amongst  the  fishermen  y'  S'  Casteen  was  come  to.  Penopscott  w'"  a  friggott  to  build  a 

fort  there,  and  y'  Monsieur  Villbonne  (who  was  sent  last  yeare  to  Coronell  Dungan  about  the 

si.i)).  y»  was  seazd  at  Penopscott)  w'"  the  Judge  of  PortRoyall,  butt  I  rather  thinke  an  Ingineer, 

for  I  am  informd  he  came  from  France  this  yeare  in  the  same  friggott  y'  was  att  Port  Royall 

last  yeare  when  I  was  there.     They  came  in  the  ketch  W"-  was  att  Monhegonne  w"-  is  six 

leagues  from  Penaquid,  where  they  arrived  the  l?"-  instant,  and  there  enquired  for  the  French 

shallop  y'  they  pretended  had  run  away.     The  officer  told  them  he  would  send  to  enquire  for 

their  vessell,  w"-  he  did,  butt  noe  news  of  any  such ;  for  I  believe  they  made  y'  only  an  excuse 

for  to  have  an  opportunity  of  viewing  those  parts;  for  they  had  been  att  Penopscott  w"-  Mons' 

S'  Casteen,  who  made  complaints  to  them  of  His  Ex'J"  having  been  there  in  his  absence.     For 

he  went  to  Quebecke  in  his  barke,  butt  haveing  intelligence  by  land  he  returned  the  same  way 

from  Canada  to   Penopscott.— The  French   gentleman  said  y«  S'  Casteenes   had  made   his 

complaint  to  the    Governo'  of  Port  Royall  butt    he  tooke   noe  notice  of  itt;   soe   he  has 

complained  to  the  Govemo'  of  Canada.     They  stand  mightily  upon  Penobscotts  being  in  their 

precincts,  and  y'  their  Governo'  of  Port-Roynll  has  news  from  France  y«  the  limitts  betwixt  the 

two  Crowns  will  be  adjusted  next  January.     They  allsoe  say  y'  they  have  order  y'  if  they 

finde  any  English  boate  fishing  beyond  Cape  Sables,  they  are  to  bidd  them  to  be  gone,  and  nott 

molest  them  farther:     I  have  lately  an  account  y«  they  went  from  Penaquid  the  aS""  instant. 

Upon  the  news  I  had  from  Worcester  and  other  partes,  I  dispatcht  a  messenger  by  land  to 
Penaquid  to  give  them  an  account  of  it,  as  I  did  to  the  towns  along  the  coast,  by  the  same 
post ;  and  I  sent  backe  to  Worcester  y«  they  should  not  quitt  the  place,  for  they  might  be  sure 
of  helpe.  Being  inform'd  that  some  places  were  afraid  of  the  Indians  in  their  neighborhood 
and  y«  others  were  very  much  alarmed  att  the  news  from  Northfield,  (for  they  have  nott  yett 
forgott  the  cruelties  of  the  Indians  in  the  warr  they  had  w'"  them  aboute  12  or  13  yeares  agoe,) 
and  some  towns  were  in  great  want  of  arms  and  ammunition  ;  therefore  on  y«  ID"-  aboute  noon 
I  went  from  hence,  and  att  Ouburne  (some  10  miles  from  hence)  I  secur'd  the  Indians  and  left 
them  in  their  towne.  From  thence  I  went  through  two  other  towns,  where  I  encourng'd  them 
and  bid  them  nott  be  afraid.  Att  night  I  came  to  Dunstable  about  30  miles  from  hence)  from 
thence  I  sent  two  EInglish  men  and  an  Indian  to  Penecooke  being  sixty  miles  up  the  river 
Merymeck ;  the  men  told  me  they  should  be  3  dayes  in  doeing  of  it ;  soe  next  day  I  went 
through  Groton  and  Lancaster,  where  the  people  were  very  much  afraid  (being  out  towns)  butt 
I  told  them  as  I  did  other  places,  that  they  should  nott  be  soe  much  cast  down,  for  that  they 
had  the  happinesse  of  being  subjects  of  a  victorious  King,  who  could  protect  them  from  all 
their  enemies.    Att  night  I  came  to  Worcester,  where  was  some  few  men  left,  whom  I  order'd 


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to  fortifie  a  house,  so  that  the  place  might  nott  be  quitted. 


I  sent  to  Malibrough  for  a  Lieu'  of 


the  Militia  and  six  men  to  goe  for  Squabog,  for  I  heard  that  four  men  staid  there.  In  the 
morning  I  went  to  Malibrough  and  sent  awp.y  the  Lieu'  and  men  to  Squabog;  and  I  mett  throe 
men  of  the  place  and  order'd  them  backe  againe,  and  1  left  orders  y'  if  any  of  Worcester  or 
Squabog  could  le  mett  w'"  they  should  be  sent  back  to  their  places.  For  if  they  had  been 
quitted  we  should  have  lost  our  correspondence  W"  Springfield  (except  they  had  come  round 
aboutc)  It  IS,  the  nighest  way,  an  10',)  miles  from  lience.  Where,  and  att  Worcester,  I  found 
the  people  very  much  afraid  of  two  Indians  Forti  in  the  Nipmug  country;  for  y«  they  had  nott 
carried  themselves  of  late  to  the  English  as  formerly,  and  that  they  had  observed  some  stnnge 
Indians  have  been  with  them  this  summer.  I  went  to  the  Fort,  some  12  miles  of  and  I  found 
thereaboute  fifty,  whereof  one  third  men.  I  came  nott  to  the  other  Fortt  till  late  att  night,  by 
reason  of  travelling  through  the  woods.  There  were  some  few  more  Indians  then  in  the  other 
and  men  proportionable.  I  ask'd  them  as  I  did  the  others,  if  they  were  nott  afraid  of  strange 
Indians  ;  they  said  yes.  Soe  1  told  them  they  should  goe  to  the  English  plantations,  and  there 
they  might  be  secure,  butt  in  the  woods  they  could  nott.  I  lett  them  understand  y'  wee  were 
neilher  afraid  of  them  nor  wanted  their  heipe  ;  but  being  now  they  were  happy  under  a  great 
1  rince,  they  should  not  want  the  protection  of  thegovernm',  soe  long  as  they  behaved  themselves 
civily.  These  two  Indian  Forts  lie  within  a  night's  march  of  five  towns,  and  they  might  either  he 
<les(royed  by  an  enemy  or  have  joyned  with  them;  soe  I  sent  them  down  amongst  the  English 
plr.ntafions.  In  my  refurne  home  I  saw  as  many  places  as  I  coul.l,  and  found  them  affrighted  • 
hut  told  them  as  I  had  done  in  other  places,  I  returned  the  t'd'-  after  1  had  rid  about  ^m 
."lies,  and  I  never  was  above  a  dnyes  journey  from  Boston,  that  1  might  have  an  account  if  any 
thing  extraordinary  had  happened  in  any  other  parts  of  the  country.  One  of  the  men  I  went  to 
I  enecooke  gave  the  enclosed  account  of  his  journey.  The  Sachems  I  liav..  nott  scene  yett  soe  I 
intend  to  send  againe  to  see  in  what  posture  they  are  in.  Since  I  came  home,  I  have  had  letters 
rom  sever"  parLs,  of  their  fears  of  the  In.lians,  but  have  given  them  all  encourngem'  Soe  I 
Hope  they  are  sal.sfyed,  lor  I  hear  noe  more  of  their  feares,  but  of  their  being  in  a  good  posture 
I  hope  this  fright  will  doe  the  people  good. 

I  have  in  prison  eight  men  supposed  to  be  pyn.tes  ;  uiey  did  belong  to  one  Peterson  (the 
remainder  of  ^anekey's  and  Jacob's  company,  the  two  famous  privateers  of  the  West  Indies 
both  w">  are  dead)  This  Peterson  was  in  a  barkalonga  of  fen  guns  and  twelve  patareres  witii 
seventy  men;  he  was  att  Hoad-Island  this  summer,  w'"  His  Ex'M.aving  notice  of,  sent'cnnt 
•eorge  m  the  Pose  frigatt  about  by  sea,  an.i  J  went  down  bv  lan.l  ;  butt  he  was  cone' 
•...qu.re.ng  aboute  him,  I  was  inlorm'd  y'  sume  of  Poad-Islan.l  had  traded  with  him  ,  upon  w"^ 
His  Is^y  order'd  a  speciall  (^ourl  to  fry  them  ;  butt  the  grand  jury  would  nott   finde  the  bill  • 

butt     have  now  att   Salem   two  ketches  un.ler  sea/nre  for  trading  w"-  t n.     The  masters  and 

sever  of  their  men  are  m  prison  lor  dealing  w"-  them.  One  of  the  masters  w'^-  his  ketch  came 
w  H  prize  (t.at  the  pyrate  had  taken  in  the  West  Indies)  to  the  Islan.i  of  Martin's  \inevar.l 
.-Mid  there  he  lett  them  have  a  man  of  hi«  ,o  pilott  them  to  Porl-la-bare  in  Novn  Scotia.  He 
had  out  of  the  prize  liltv  hides  and  ahoute  forty  elephant  teeth.  One  of  fhe  pvrates  men  sold 
hem  to  one  Andrew  Uelisharr  master  of  the  ship  Swan  of  this  place,  now  aft"  London.  The 
Indes  were  p„.t  on  boar.l  Sir  William  Phipses  ship,  the  teeth  he  had  in  his  owne.  Uelisharr 
paid  to  the  pyrate  fifty-seven  pounds  in  n.oncy.  a.id  some  provisions.  w'H  ),,  oarrie.l  to  his 
•  omerades.  J  h,«  account  I  have  upon  the  examination  of  the  pyrafes  and  some  of  the  ketches 
men,  and  y-  they  bunit  tb,  ,bip  att  Port-!a-bu...     K«r  there  Peter^un  mett  w-  them  &  tooke 


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eighteen  of  the  men  w-  belong'd  to  the  prize,  W-  him;  the  others  are  in  prinon,  (being  brought 
.n  the  two  ketches  to  Salem)     There  is  neour'd  w-  the  ketches,  some  old  rigging,  guns,  anchores. 
«nd  cables,  w'^  be  o,^-d  to  the  pri^e,  and  allsoe  three  thousand  eight  hundfedlnl.    butt  some 
of  them  spoild)     I  have  an  account  by  the  master  of  a  fishing  ketch,  w^  Peterson  forced  to 
pilott  him  along  the  coast  of  Nova  Scotia,  that  after  they  went  from  Port-la-bare,  they  saild  for 
the  Gutt  of  Cancer  and  entering  into  it  they  took  Mons'  S'  Casteenes  barke,  w«-  was  comein^ 
rom  Quebeck,  loaded  w'"  provisions  and  merchandise  to  y-  value  of  five  hundred  pounds.     By 
the  men  they  understood  of  a  greatt  shipp  w-"  was  near  Cancer  ;  so  they  mann'd  their  boates 
and  tooke  the  men  for  pilotts  and  by  ten  ntt  night  they  came  to  the  ship  &  entered  her  on  both 
sides,  butt  noejbody  in  the  ship  appeared  till  Peterson  fir'd  his  pistoll,  and  then  the  master  came 
upon  the  decke  with  his   kaine,  supposing  his  men  had  been  a  quarrelling;  butt  Peterson 
(•(.mmnnde.1  him  afore  the  maste,  as  he  did  the  men  y«  came  up.    The  ship  is  aboute  three  hundred 
tunns,  sever"  guns  and  patareras,  with  aboute  twenty-five  men.     The  next  day  came  from  the 
tor  of  Chebocotowe  (some  few  leagues  of)  the  Governour  and  others  to  see  the  ship,  (beinir 
lately  come  from  France  to  fish  there)  butt  the  Doctour  of  the  pyrate  and  some  others  being  in 
a  small  cannoe  mett  w">  them  an.l  fir'd  att  them  ;  for  w^"  they  asked  quarter,  w'-  they  gave 
them,  butt  commanded  them  to  go  on  board  the  ship  (which  was  hard  by.)     Att  night  they  went 
up  to  the   ban  haveing  so  good  a  pilott  an<i  guide.     The  pyrates  sayde  they  tooke  the  Fort 
presently   for  the  soldiers  were  asleep:  there  belong'd  to  the  fort  the  Governour  and  an  officer 
of  the  soldjers,  being  aboute  fifteen,  w'"  some  tradesmen.     The  Fort  hath  bastions  with  great 
guns,  and  ,s  one  hundred  foott  s.p.are  within  the  buildings.     They  plundered  the  Fort,  findeing 
sfver   chests  of  armes  and  other  thinges  proper  for  the  Indian  trade;  there  was  allsoe  good 
store  of  prov.8u,ns  wines  and  brandy  ;  butt  upon  the  emest  request  of  the  (Jovernour  they  left 
them  some  provisions  and  did  nott  spike  up  their  guns,  for  they  told  them  if  they  did,  the 
..d.ans  might  destroy  them.     They  tooke  a  vessell  of  about  thirty  tunns  loaded  w"-  prorisions 
&  merchandise  (W-  came  from  (iuebeck  and  was  bound  for  I'ort-Royall )  Peterson  findeing  that 
a  ketch  w'"  some  yeares  agoe  had  been  taken  from  a  merchant  of  Fiscataqua,  he  order'd  her  to 
be  sent  home,  tor  he  said  those  French  rogues  have  notln.i;  to  doe  w'"  other  peoi>les  vessells. 
He  heard  allsoe  of  another  Knglish  ketch,  taken  as  the  oth.-r  was ;  he  sent  some  leagues  to  fetch 
her,  y  he  might  send  her  home  againe;  butt  she  was  gone  from  the  place,  soe  he  would  stav 
noe  longer  (being  very  much  afraid  that  Cap- George  in  the  Hose  would  mett  w">  him,)  but't 
before  he  went  he  sent  for  New  Kngland  (in  the  ketch  w'"  was  his  pilott,  and  y'  w'"  he  released ) 
ten  b  rend,  fishermen,  w«^  were  weary  of  Cancer  and  had  a  minde  to  come  hither.     ( )i,e  of  tl... 
men  told  me  he  had  been  lately  att  (iuebeck  an.l  y  the  (;overnour  of  Canada  was  gone  w-  four 
thousand  men  against  the  In.lians,  for  that  they  had  burnt  a  great  deal  of  the!.-  French  come, 
and  were  afraid  of  the  rest,  insomuch  that  the  Gov.-rnour  lia.l  or.lered  y'  noe  more  provisions 
should  goe  out  of  the  country  :  butt  this  cmeinc  Iron,  soe  ordinary  a  man,  I  cannot  rely  upon 
Ut.        he  pyrates  sai.l  they  were  hound  for  the    Ciold  Coast,  being  near  one  hun.lred  men. 
victualled  for  one  year  well  stored  with  ammunition  and  armes,  with  great  plenty  of  wines  and 
brandy.      I  hey  burnt  their  barkalonga  att  Cancer. 

I  have  this  .lay  a  letter  from  his  Kx-  dated  att  New  Yorke  the  Sf"  ins'  He  has  l.c-n  alt 
t  K,  two  Jerseys  ami  settled  them  to  their  great  satisfaction.  When  his  E.V  hath  settled  the 
afhiires  of  New  Vorke  (w^-  he  hopes  would  be  done  in  «  weeke)  then  by  the  a.ivice  of  the 
Council  he  des.gues  up  for  Albany.  For  he  fiiuU  iff  necessarv  for  His  Ma""  service  v'  he  .roe 
U.Uhe,.  I  nave  intelligence  y-  tlie  French  have  been  insinuateing  themselves  withtho  Five 
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Nations  of  Indians,  and  y'  His  Ex'^  hath  notice  of  it  too ;  for  he  hath  sent  to  acquaint  y"  y«  he 
will  be  att  Albany.  The  Govemour  hath  writt  me  to  come  to  him,  either  att  New  Yorke  or 
Albany. 

Soe  now  things  being  quiett  in  these  parts,  I  designe  God  willing  for  Albany  on  Monday  next; 
I  chuse  to  goe  for  Albany,  because  I  intend  to  goe  by  Springfield  and  those  parts,  and  soe 
througii  the  woods,  and  see  if  I  can  finde  or  hear  of  the  Indians  that  have  done  the  mischief; 
for  I  hear  y'  an  Albany  Indian  (w'"  hunts  betwixt  y'  place  and  the  upper  towns  of  Connecticott) 
hath  reported  y«  there  were  Indians  from  the  French,  w""  came  down  from  Connecticott  river, 
and  they  were  in  two  companies ;  the  first  was  returned,  w"-  he  supposed  kill'd  our  Indians,  butt 
the  other  company  he  heard  was  nott  return'd ;  w""  might  be  those  that  kill'd  the  English.  I 
am  very  desirous  to  be  att  Albany  when  His  Ex'^  speakes  with  the  Five  Nations,  y»  I  might  see 
and  be  acquainted  w""  them. 

I  had  the  happinesse  of  sending  His  Ex''  y'  joyfuU  news  of  a  Princes  being  borne.  The 
Govern'  celebrated  itt  att  New  Yorke  as  soon  as  he  heard  itt ;  and  though  I  had  itt  late  att 
night,  yett  endeavoured  to  solemnize  itt  as  well  as  the  time  and  this  place  could  afford.  Enclosed 
is  a  coppy  of  a  Proclamation  for  a  Generall  Thankesgiving. 

Sir,  I  humbly  beg  you  would  please  to  pardon  me  for  sending  this  tedious  letter ;  but  hope 
you  will  passe  itt  by  as  you  have  done  the  former  troubles  given  you,  by  your  most  obedient  and 

Obliged  humble  servant, 

Fk.  Nicholson. 

I  have  had  a  letter  from  Mr.  Randolph,  who  desires  y*  his  humble  service  may  be  sent  you ; 
he  is  waiting  upon  His  Ex"  and  I  suppose  will  returne  with  him. 


Governor  AtiJros  to  the  Loi'(h  of  Trade. 

[New  Knfland,  IV.  MS.] 

„      .       .  ,  New  Yorke  4'^  October  1688. 

May  Itt  plensf  your  Lopps  : 

I  arrived  here  tiie  eleaventh  of  August  past,  when  His  Majesties  Letters  PattentH  being 
published,  received  this  place,  as  alsoe  East  New  Jersey  the  fifteenth,  and  West  New  Jersey 
the  eighteenth  following,  where  by  proclamaron  continued  the  revenue  and  all  officers  in  place, 
till  further  order;  and  have  since  settled  all  officers  Civill  and  Military.  Uy  expresse  from 
Hoston  the  three  and  twentyeth  of  the  same  monefh,  had  the  liiippy  newes  of  the  birth  of  the 
Prince  of  Wales,  and,  tlio  late  in  the  day,  was  solemnized  with  all  demonHtrations  of  joy  and 
gladnesse  for  soe  greate  a  bh-Hsing,  and  the  next  day  in  Councill  a  i>ubli(|ue  thauksgiveing  was 
ordered  to  be  kept  and  observed  on  the  second  of  September  att  New  Yorke  &  places  adjacent, 
and  fourteene  dayes  after  througlmut  the  whole  dominion. 

I  have  hc'iie  att  Albany  anil  .xeene  all  the  Five  Nations  of  Indians  there,  who  [were]  found 
ns  well  disposed  as  could  he  expected,  and  left  all  well. 

Since  my  being  here  have  had  an  account  of  niischeifes  done  !)y  Indians  from  Canada  on 
Connecticott  lliver,  and  lulelv  att  Caskoe  Bay  to  the  Eastward,  v.vA  nf  ansr.n  l-.e-p-  hiljpd  •    hut 


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being  very  imperfect  shall  not  presume  to  give  your  Lordshipps  the  trouble  thereof,  till  my 
retume  to  Boston,  whether  am  hastening,  and  for  the  more  certainty  intend  by  land. 

I  wrott  to  Canada  by  expresse,  att  my  first  arrivall  here,  as  commanded  by  His  Majestic,  and 
smce,  upon  occasion  of  the  said  niischeifes ;  from  whence  as  yett  noe  returne. 

I  shall  endeavour  not  to  be  wanting  in  my  duty  for  His  Majestie  service,  and  hope  your 
Lordshipps  favourable  construccons  thereupon,  and  remaine 

Your  Lopps. 

Most  obedient  &  humble  Serv' 

The  Lords  of  the  Comittee  ^'  ^''''^^' 

for  Trade  &c. 


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Governor  Andros  to  MoiMieur  de  Dmonville. 

[  New  England,  IV.  8ST.  ] 

Pij  New  Yorke  ll""  August  1688. 

His  Majestic  haveing  beene  pleased  to  annex  this  Province  and  other  parts  to  his  territory  and 
dominion  of  New  England  under  my  Government,  this  is,  upon  my  arrivall  here,  to  give  von 
an  account  thereof,  and  by  His  Ma"«  comand  to  demand  from  yow  the  setting  att  liberty  his 
subjects  as  well  Indians  as  others  surprized  by  yow  in  the  lawfull  prosecution  of  their  trade 
togeather  with  the  restitution  of  their  goods  and  effects ;  us  alsoe  to  give  yow  notice  that  His 
Majesty  hath  thought  fitt  to  owue  the  Five  Nations  or  Cantons  of  Indians  (viz')  the  Maquaes 
Miieckes  Cayouges,  Oneydes  and  Onnondages,  (who  from  all  times  have  submitted  themselves 
to  his  government  and  acknowledged  his  soveraignty)  as  his  subjects,  and  resolves  to  protect 
them  as  such.  8oe  as  neverthelesse  if  any  of  the  said  Indians  shall  ofler  or  doe  any  injury  to 
any  of  the  subjects  of  the  most  Christian  King  under  your  government,  to  cause  intira 
sattisfaction  to  be  made  for  the  same,  and  the  Indians  wilhl.eld  from  disturbing  them  in  any 
manner  wliatsoever.  Provided  the  subjects  of  the  Most  Xtian  King  doe  abstayne  on  thei'r 
parts  from  makeing  warr  upon  those  Indians  his  Majesties  subjects,  or  doeing  them  any  injury. 

I  shall  onely  add  that  as  1  shall  have  all  regard  to  the  treatyes  and  stipulation  ma.le  betweene 
the  two  Kings  our  mast",  and  avoid  all  occasions  of  misunderstanding,  I  shall  perticulerly 
endeavour  to  entertain.-  a  good  correspon.lency  with  your  selfe,  and  be  glad  of  all  oi>pertunities 
to  serve  yow,  and  remaine,  Sir, 

,,.    .,     ,,         ,    .  ,,       ,  Vour  most  humble  Serv«  &.% 

I  o  the  Govern'  of  Canada. 


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!>< 


Sir, 


[TRANSLATED   FROM  TIIK   FRENCH.] 
[  New  KnglaiKl,  IV.  805.  ] 

Montreal,  20Mi  August,  1688. 


I  received,  on  the  2d  instant,  the  letters  you  were  at  the  trouble  to  write  me,  by  your  envoy, 
Mr.  Wessell,  on  the  27th  July.  Both  would  require  a  long  answer  to  each  paragraph,  inasmuch 
as  you  object  to  me  many  things  which  it  would  be  too  long  to  explain  by  letter. 

I  likewise  should  have  many  things  to  tell  you,  particularly  what  was  done  by  your  savages, 
.Mohegans,  (Lovps)  settled  at  Albany,  and  by  the  Mohawks,  who  came  here  to  pillage  at  the 
time  you  indicate  to  me  that  the  roads  were  open  from  here  to  you.  But  now  I  am  persuaded 
that  as  you  have  received  the  last  order  of  the  King,  your  master,  you  will  treat  us  well ;  and 
since  our  masters  have  reserved  to  themselves  the  decision  of  aftiiirs  relating  to  the  two  colonies, 
let  us  be  sati.slied  (herewitli. 

I  have  therefore,  8ir,  only  -o  thank  you,  as  I  do,  for  the  pains  you  have  taken  to  release  our 
prisoners,  and  to  assure  you  that  the  entire  colony  is  truly  grateful  for  the  kind  offices  those 
poor  unlbrtuiuUe  men  have  ret  .ived  both  from  you  and  from  your  people.  I  doubt  not,  Sir, 
but  you  will  not  remit  the  same  care  to  have  those  restored  who  still  remain  amongst  those 
barbarians. 

Vou  advise  me  by  your  letters,  that  you  have  sent  to  tell  all  the  Iiulians  to  withdraw  their 
entire  force  ;  but  it  does  not  appear  to  me  yet,  that  the  iSenecaa  and  others  give  me  assurances 
that  they  will  not  wage  war  agiiinst  me  any  more.  Therefore  you  will  not  be  surprised  that  I 
h;ive  not  onlered  our  Indians  to  discontinue  their  hostilities,  until  I  know  what  are  the 
sentiments  of  the  Senecas  and  others.  This  I  expect  in  a  few  days.  Nevertheless,  8ir,  1  must 
tell  you,  you  will  lind  me  always  well  disposed,  on  my  side,  to  do  everythitig  that  is  necessary 
to  be  done  to  establish  a  solid  peace,  and  to  maintain  a  perfect  union  and  good  understanding 
between  the  two  (%)loMies. 

Itegarding  the  Fort  at  Niagara  of  which  you  writo  me,  I  beg  to  assure  you  that  so  soon  as  I 
see  some  certainty  as  to  affairs,  I  shall,  in  order  to  contribute  to  a  permanent  peace,  withdraw 
the  garrison  that  is  there. 

Your  messenger,  Mr.  Wessels,  will  tell  you.  Sir,  better  than  I  can  by  letter,  my  dispositions 
on  this  subject.  Tlieret()re  I  am  assured  that  the  Five  Nations  will  be  satisfied  if  you  will 
pleuae  take  the  trouble  to  induce  them  to  understand  reason.     I  am 

!Sir, 

Your  very  humble, 

Very  obedient  Servant, 

The  M.  DE  Denunville. 


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Albany  1!)  -September  1688. 


Sir 

I  am  sorry  for  the  occasion  since  my  last  letter,  to  acquaint  you  tliat  I  have  an  account  of  five 
of  our  Indians  being  murthered  in  their  dwellings  att  a  placed  called  Spectacle  Pond  neere 
Springfield  on  Connecticott  river;  and  since,  of  six  Christians  being  likewise  murthered  att 
Northfield  a  small  and  the  uppermost  settlement  wee  have  on  that  River;  by  Indians  from  your 
parts.  And  now  am  assured  was  by  some  sent  out  by  your  selfe,  after  the  signification  of  the 
Truce,  who  being  well  knowne,  so.ne  of  their  names  are  here  inclosed.  I  have  alsoe  seene 
your  letter  to  Governour  Dongan  of  the  SO"-  past  by  w'"  yo»  avow  the  not  h.-ive'no-  restrained 
your  Indians  from  hostillity.  till  applications  or  assurances  from  ours;  whiche  I  <hinke  very 
extraordinary  and  need  not  say  the  importe,  or  what  may  be  the  consequence  thereof;  but  (if 
not  already  done)  doe  desire  that  yo*  will  forthwith  send  the  said  nnirtherers  to  me.  I  cannot 
tell  yow  the  trouble  mischeifes  and  damages  itt  hath  already  occasioned  in  \ew  England,  being 
m  many  and  distant  parts,  of  w^"  am  confident  yo"  will  be  sensible.  And  therefore  have 
made  nor  further  pursuit.-.  A.ul  alsoe  upon  our  Indians  the  Maquais,  Oneydes,  Onnondages, 
Cayouges  mid  Senekes,  comei-.^g  to  me  at  this  place,  have  reminded  them  of  the  late  truce  to 
be  punctually  observed. 

Have  alsoe  demanded  all  the  French  Ca|)tives  remaining  with  them  ;  of  which  a  little  girl, 
happening  to  be  with  an  Indian  woman  att  hand,  is  already  delivered 

I  presume  yo"  have  by  this  time  witlidrawne  your  garrison  and  people  from  Oniagra,  or  any 
other  parts  of  this  government,  and  that  I  shall  without  delay  heare  from  yow  eflectually  of 
that  and  all  else,  for  the  due  observance  of  the  truce  made  by  the  Kings  our  i  lasters,  and  that 
you  will  give  me  further  oppertunity  to  serve  yo"  and  remaine. 

S' 

m„ ..     ^  .  „       ,  Vo'  most  humble  Serv'  &' 

1 0  the  Govenionr  of  Canada. 


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ProceeiUnijM  ktween  Governor  Andrwi  and  the  Five  Nathm  of  Indium. 

[Sow  Kngltnd,  IV.  9«". ) 

Account  of  what  passed  between  His  Excell.  S'  Edmond  Andros  Kn'  Cap'  Gen" 
and  (Jovern'  in  Cheife  of  His  Ma""  territory  and  dominion  of  New  Kngland, 
and  the  Five  Nations  or  ('aiitons  of  Indians,  to  witt,  the  Maquaes,  Oneydes, 
Onnondages,  Cayouges  and  Sinneckes,  att  Albany,  on  the  eighteenth  nine- 
teenth twentieth  n>id  one  and  twentieth  of  September  IGSS,  when  they  came 
to  waite  on  His  Excellency. 

His  Excellency  and  Councill,  the  Mayor,  Recorder,  Aldermen  and  SherifTe  of  the  Citty  of 
"^ ""•  ^'  li-t:^  pimcipan  njiiuoiiaut*  Demg  meu  m  llie  Towuehouse,  whore 


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the  Indians  were  called  in,  Sindachsegie,  a  Maquaes  Sachem  stood  up  &  addressing  himself  to 
His  Excell.  spoke  after  this  manner,  viz' — 

Brotlier  Corjaer, 

Wee  are  come  from  all  the  Five  Nations,  viz*  the  Sinneckes,  Cayouges,  Onnondages,  Oneydes 
and  Maquaes,  to  bid  yow  welcome  in  tiiis  place,  not  only  yow  but  yo'  Councill  likewise ;  and 
wee  returne  thankes  to  the  Magistrates  of  Albany  who  acquainted  us  of  your  coming  hither 
and  that  yow  was  Covernour  Gen"  of  all  these  territoryes,  and  the  same  person  w'"-  did  us  the 
kindness  to  be  called  Corlaer  when  yow  was  Govern'  formerly.  Upon  which  wee  resolved  not 
to  come  slowly  but  to  runn  with  all  speed  to  see  and  bid  you  welcome. 

Wee  desire  yow  will  be  pleased  to  accept  our  small  present,  being  now  very  poore :  wee 
would  have  presented  yow  with  a  greater  present  if  wee  had  not  been  confined  to  a  narrow 
circle  (by  the  Govern'  of  Canada)  who  warring  upon  us  did  soe  penn  us  up  this  last  winter, 
that  wee  could  not  hunt,  neitiier  upon  lake  nor  creeke.  '  If  it  had  beene  in  the  Spring  season 
wee  would  have  made  a  larger  present  in  bever.  Wee  wish  yow  long  life  and  prosperity  and 
that  wee  may  live  in  peace  and  quietness  under  y'  goverment.  And  all  these  Nations  are  very 
glad  to  see  yow  come  to  be  our  Govern'  here  againe ;  And  made  all  a  low  bow  and  presented 

Three  Belts  of  Wampum. 

To  which  His  ExcellJ'  replyed,  'twas  well,  and  sayd  he  v/ould  speake  to  them  in  the  same 
place  to  morrow  morning. 

September  y  lO*"  His  Excell"  with  the  Councill,  the  Mayor  and  Aldermen  and  severall 
other  officers  and  principall  persons  being  againe  mett  att  the  Townhouse,  where  the  Indian- 
being  present  His  Excel!''  spoke  to  tiiem  as  follows. 

Children. 

I  am  glad  to  see  some  from  yo'  severall  Nations  or  Cantons  in  this  place  (to  witt)  the 
Maquaes,  Oneydes,  Onnondages,  Cayouges  &  Sinneckes,  and  to  heare  from  yo'  selves  of  yo' 
welfare  in  those  parts  of  the  goverment. 

^ow  have  had  notice  of  the  truce  made  by  our  Great  King  putting  a  stopp  to  the  French 
invadeing  this  Goverm',  or  annoying  yow  further,  or  yo'  continueing  any  acts  of  hostillity 
towards  them ;  sv"  is  punctually  to  be  observed,  that  soe  yow  may  goe  and  hunt  as  formerly 
and  need  have  noe  other  reguard  to  the  French  nor  hearken  to  them  then  as  they  are  o'  freinds 
to  doe  them  noe  liarme. 

But  hearing  of  misclicifes  done  since  tiie  Truce  by  some  Indians  from  Canada,  yow  will  doe 
well  to  be  carelull  yow  be  not  surprized  by  any  would  harme  yow  or  forcibly  st-ttle  in  yo'  parts, 
that  yow  may  prevent  the  same,  or  presently  take  or  pursue  such  as  shall  attempt  itt,  and  if  too 
strong,  to  retreat  to  yo'  next  habitation  or  Castle,  or  to  this  place,  where  yow  may  be  safe,  and 
assisted,  as  occasion. 

I'nderstanding  that  severall  French  captives  are  yett  amongst  yow,  yow  are  to  take  care  that 
without  delay  they  be  all  brought  to  this  place. 

\m\  will  doe  well  to  encounige  such  of  yours  that  are  gone  or  married  in  other  parts,  to 
returne  to  yow  with  their  fiunilyes,  and  not  to  hinder  any  other  Indians  comeing  in  a  freindly 

'  Note  in  the  nmivin  of  the  oriRinal  in  AW  York  Colanial  .V„nu,cri,.t,.  XXXV. ;  "When  this  exprowiou  wa.  .aid  aU  ye 
Indian!  yt  «tooa  by  oalld  out  yt  is  vry  tnic." En. 


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manner  to  yow  or  this  place ;  and  if  yow  desire  any  perticular  freindship  with  those  Indians 
beyond  yow  I  sliall  be  ready  to  heare  itt,  and  doe  what  may  be  proper  for  yow  therein 
uccordingly. 

I  shall  alwayes  be  ready  to  heare  any  thing  further  that  may  conduce  to  yo'  good  and  welfare 
and  twill  be  yo'  owne  faultes  if  yow  doe  not  eate  drinke  and  sleep  in  safety, 

September  the  SO'"  Tw6  Maquaes  Sachems  desired  of  His  ExcelU'  a  publique  hearing  for  all 
the  Five  Nations,  w-*  His  Excell''  appoynted  to  be  about  noone  att  the  Townhouse ;  where 
His  Excelk,  accompanyed  as  before,  went,  and  the  Indians  being  called  in,  the  Maquaes  Sachem 
y«  spoke  to  His  Excels  before,  stood  up  and  addressing  himself  to  the  severall  Nations  of 
Indians,  spoke  to  this  effect:  — 

"  To  speake  to  soe  great  an  auditory  is  enough  to  discourage  any  one ;  therefore  if  I  fayle  in 
"  expressing  what  yow  have  directed,  yow  must  guide  niee  and  hold  mee  excused."  Then 
addressing  himself  to  His  Excell^  hee  spake  after  this  manner  :— 

Corlaer. 

Wee  are  exceeding  glad  to  see  yow  here,  who  was  formerly  in  Tionondoge  our  third  Castle, 
and  are  assured  of  your  good  inclinations  towards  us,  because  wee  have  experienced  your 
goodness  heretofore.  For  yow  was  pleased  to  accept  the  name  of  a  Man  that  was  of  good 
dispositions  &  esteemed  deare  amongst  ns  (to  witt)  The  Old  Corlaer. 

Layd  downe  eight  fathome  of  Wampum. 

Wee  Maquaes  haveing  consulf-d  all  this  day  are  resolved  y'  wee  will  observe  what  yow 

spake  yesterday,  concerning  the  French  that  wee  should  n.t  hearken  unto  them  ;  and  may  bee 

well  assured  wee  will  have  noe  correspondence  with  them.     We  are  in  a  strong  Covenant  with 

yow,  and  this  Goverm',  which  wee  will  never  breake. 

And  presented  another  Belt  of  Wampum. 

What  was  proposed  to  us  yesterday  wee  Five  Nations  shall  observe,  and  if  wee  meet  any 
French  in  the  woods  lakes  or  creekes,  wee  will  treat  them  as  freinds ;  and  the  same  wee  will 
doe  with  the  Indians  that  live  beyond  us. 

The  late  Govern'  desyred  to  know  of  us  where  the  fittest  places  would  be  in  our  country  to 
erect  forts,  and  we  told  l.im  att  Cayouhage,  and  sayd  alsoe  that  he  would  build  a  fort  att  the 
end  of  CoHaer's  Lake,  att  a  place  called  Onjadarakte,  and  put  great  gunns  in  the  same;  but 
nothing  done.     However  wee  doe  not  insist  upon  itt. 

Did  give  a  Belt  of  Wampum  twelve  deepe. 

Iho  Maquaes'  Sachems  who  spoke  formerly  with  you,  are  dead,  and  wee  have  not  soe  much 

knowledge  as  they  had.     Nevertheless  though  they  are  buryed,  yett  lett  the  old  Covenant  that 

was  made  w'"  „'  ancestors  be  kept  (irme.     'I'hen  wee  were  called  Brethren,  &  that  was  also 

well  kept ;  therefore  lett  that  of  Brethren  continue  without  any  alteration. 

Doe  give  a  Belt  of  Wampum  eight  deep. 

'  In  the  oriniiml  minute  in  ^',■u^y„rk  Colonial  ManuKript,,  XXXV..  thi.  nrfiole  road,  llui-  ■ 

••  W,.,.  M«.in,.-..  „.,w  »,,eak,.  f„r  ..„r  ..-If.  Imvln^  .......ult,.,!  all  ,hl«  ,l,.j,  A  fy,„|.,  jt  „!„„  ,•„«•  ,,M,ko  yert.nlay  oonoorninK 

.v..  frond,  jt  w..  .lK.ul.1  not  Loark-n  unto  then,;  tl.o  whi.-h  w.e  will  «l«..rvc,  an,l yow  may  h.  well  a^urod  yt  wc  will  h„v« 

""    Ti?',""  rr  """"  '  "■'"  "■■"  '"  "  '*•'■""«  ^'"""'""  >vtl.  yw  A  tin,  (i„vernn,t  wl.id.  w.  will  nev..-  Uroake.     aave 

a  small  Hill  of  \\ani|iuni  * 

"Now  I  .poakc  in  ye  lielialf..  of  all  yo  5  nations"  — Ed. 

•  "The  Uaquuo  sp.ake  again  for  them  selfs  — The  Saohoni.  who"  Ao,   Ibui. 


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Not  long  ngoe  wee  Five  Nations  hnd  n  wnrr  with  the  French  nnd  hnve  delivered  seveml!  of 
them  wee  tooite  prisoners  to  this  governi',  wlio  nro  sent  to  C.mndii.  Hut  when  Derrieii  Wesseils 
returned  wee  were  not  nequainted  (hey  were  <leliv.>red,  nor  (K)e  wee  lienre  any  thing  of  o' 
people  that  are  sent  to  France,  an,ongst  whom  are  some  of  o'  principall  warriours,  whose  names 
are  Itnowne  iilte  the  Sunn ;  Notwithstanding  wee  keep  to  that  w'"  was  done  hy  the  two  great 
Kiiigs  heyond  the  sens. 

Here  hath  heen  another  Govern'  since  yo'  departure,  wiio  was  alsoe  called  Coriaer;  but  wee 
nre  very  glad  to  see  yow  here  againe,  and  lay  downe  a  Belt  of  Wampum  to  sweep  the  ground 
you  stand  on,  and  ngaine  bid  yow  wellcome  for  all  the  Five  Nations. 

When  the  first  Covenant  was  made  with  our  old  Sachems,  itt  was  concluded  that  ail  former 
nijunes  should  be  throwne  in  a  bottomless  pitt:  and  then  was  planted  a  Tree  of  Welfare, 
whose  branches  reaches  into  the  cloudes,  upon  w'"  the  Sunne  must  shine  bright  forever. 

,_  ,    ,  l>oe  give  a  Belt  of  Wampum. 

It  yow  had  a  wnrr  with  farr  Nations  and  lu.d  gott  prisoners,  and  the  same  given  into  familyes 
ns  their  owne,  would  itt  not  be  a  hard  case  to  demand  them  againe.  Wee  Maquaes  have  had 
a  warr  witii  the  French,  but  they  began  itt.  Nevertheless  we  shew  yow  our  obedience  as  we 
have  alwayes  done,  and  deliver  yow  this  French  .•hiid  according  to  your  desire,  nnd  will  doe 
our  endeavour,  as  somie  as  wee  come  home,  to  procure  those  other  prisoners  that  are  amongst 
us  and  deliver  them.  Yow  may  perceive  how  deare  and  wellcome  yow  are  to  us,  that  wee 
without  delay  or  goeing  to  o'  Castles,  deliver  yow  this  Child  as  a  token  of  our  obedience,  and 
give  yow  this  Child  for  yo'  wellcome. 

Wee  desire,  because  our  memory  is  weake  that  the  propositions  made  yesterday  to  us,  may 
be  lea  in  writeiug  with  Akus  the  Interpreter,  to  whom  wee  may  have  recourse  for  information. 

Then  Dekarachqua  a  Sachem  of  the  Cayouges,  stood  up  and  addressing  himself  to  His 
E.xcell'',  spoke  after  this  manner : 

Father  Coriaer 

Wee  Fower  Nations,  the  Senekes,  Cayouges,  Onondnges  and  Onoydes,  accept  the  name  of 
Children ;  but  because  severall  of  o'  Indians  were  stolen  by  the  French  in  time  of  peace  and 
sent  prisoners  to  France,  wee  are  not  inclined  to  deliver  the  French  prisoners,  before  we  have 
ours  returned,  espetially  Taweeratt,  the  Cheif  Warriour  of  Cayouge,  who  is  lamented  amongst 
us  every  day.  And  therefore  we  desire  yow  to  write  beyond  sea  that  wee  may  have  the  same 
Indians  back  againe.  Ilee  presented  a  Belt  of  Wampum,  with  twenty  eight  sticks  tyed  to  itt, 
to  shew  the  number  of  the  Indians  taken  hy  the  French. 

The  Govern'  of  Canada  is  pleasant  with  his  eye,  and  speakes  fayre  with  his  lipps,  but  his 
heart  is  corrupt,  and  wee  find  that  the  old  Covenant  made  with  this  governi'  has  been  kept 
inviolated. 


The  Indians  haveing  done  speaking  His  Excell'  was  pleased  to  expresse  hiinselfe  to  them  in 
the  words  following  : — 

Yow  take  notice  of  the  word  Brethren  and  Children,  but  leave  it  tomee:  they  are  both 
words  of  relation  and  friendship,  but  Children  the  nearer.     What  I  sayd  yesterday  remaincs 

'  "Thp  Mohogt  »p«tk«  for  Ihenwelfn."  Aw  Vork  Colonial  ifnnuteriptt,  XXXV.  —  Ed. 


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u,,.»n  rm-ord  m  th.H  plm-e,  nn.l  .h,.-  n.-c-nnlinRly  ..x,„.,.t  ,l,o  rdenso  of  all  tht,  Frencl,  pri«on,.r8 
rcnunung  8t.ll  m  your  parts.  And  yow  ...ay  1,.,  nss...vd  of  .ny  i..cli.,ation  a..d  ra.e  for  vow  and 
yowrs,  mid  tlio  wollfai-o  and  incioasit  of  yo'  ,iati(...,s  as  J  spoke  to  yow  y.-Htciday. 

Wl.ortM.poi.  H.o  S.icl.e...  of  y  Cnyougos  perceiving  Ills  Kxcell"  not  w.<il  pleased  w'-  what  i.o 
siiyd  about  the  F.eneh  priso..erH,  stood  up.  and  speakh.g  to  His  Kxcellr  agaiue.  desired  to  l,u 
excused  (or  what  he  had  spoke  a.niss,  au.l  as  for  the  prisoners  th.-y  will  deliver  them;  but  thev 
live.ng  soe  hir  oil,  it  will  rcjuire  some  time  before  they  can  doe  itt. 

Septeniher  the  21"  Upon  the  desyro  of  the  Indians  to  speako  to  His  Kxcell^  againo.  His 
Kxcem  the  Council,  the  Mayor  an.l  Aldermen  and  priacipall  ollieers  and  i..h«l.lt..nt8  went  to 
the  ownl.ouse,  whe.e  the  l.idians  l.e[ingj  prest-nt  Dekarachq.ia  the  Sachem  of  the  Cayouues 
stood  up,  and  addressing  himself  to  His  Kxcell-,  spoke  to  the  elU-ct  following,  vi/<. 

Wee   Five    Nations  have  been  soe  much  troubled    iu  o,.r  ...inds  for  the  rash  speech  made 
yeste.-day,  that  wee  co..ld  not  sleep  all  this  night,  a...l  desire  .hat  vow  will  please  to  excuse  the 
same,    (or  we  have  cousult.-d  togeath.-r  and   a.-e  ahs.^h.tely  .esolve.l   to   perfor.i.e  what  vow 
l..-oposed.     1(  vvee  .neet  a..y  iMvneh  wee  will  „eate  tl......  will,  what  wee  have  and  will  .llsoe 

•send  the  M-en.-h  captives  which  a.-e  a...ongst  us,  with  the  (i,-8t  conveniences,  soe  so«.,e  as  the 
waves,  w-  a.-e  (arr  and  .lyrty,  will  per.nitt.  j'urlher  wee  come  to  vow  la...enti..g  w-  te.ircs  in 
o  eyes,  as  to  o^  fa.I.e.-,  to  make  o'  .•o.nplai.it,  that  the  Imv..c1i  have  i.-eacherously  stolen  seven.ll 
o(  our  people  before  the  warr,  a.id  sent  them  prisoneis  to  France. 

Therefore  wee  co...e  to  yow  as  o^  fathe.-.  .lesyrcing  that  all  endeavo.irs  may  be  used  that  the 
saiiie  n.ay  be  sett  at  lihe,-ty  an.l  bro.ight  (o  us.  For  if  a  chil.l  ha,l  a  payre  of  line  stocki.igs 
stole  rom  h.in,  m.d  came  and  complained  (o  the  father  a.,.1  shewe.I  hi.,,  the  theife.  the  father 
would  certmnly  use  all  his  ,.ndeavo..rs  that  the  child  shm.l.l  have  the  stockings  againo. 

The  Indians  haveing  .lone  His  Kxcell^  n.plyed  to  tlioni  in  th.-se  words:— 
I  w.,s  sorry  ro  hear.,  of  the  loss  of  yo'  people  that  were  can-yed  bevm.d  sea.  and  have  not 
lorgott  itt,  r.or  shall  omitt  what  is  pioper  for  n.ee  therein. 


Eva  mi  tuition  of  Marf.sigp,,,,  on    /^mlion. 

[  Nr\i   KiikIiiiiiI,  IV.  ll-.'7.  1 

The   exan.ination  of  an   I...lian    called   Magsigpe.i,  als  (;.-avp..ole.  and    by  the 
Albany  people  Aert,     being  examined  sailh  :— 

Tl.,it  ret...-,.i..g  IVo.n  Cana.la  with  y'  Ma.p.a.s  who  ha.l  hec.e  a  (ighth.g  there,  led  sai.i 
Ma.pmcs  ni  the  lake,  a,.,l  went  with  II...  Schagkook  l,.dia..s  a  l.uuti.,g,  b.m.g  eight  togealher  i.. 
number,  come.ng  upo.,  a  oeeke  called  Magkaneweick,  ....It  with  foure  In.lia.is,  vl/,'  Jethio  and 
others  a.,d  soe  w.mt  .lowne  said  c.-eeke  togeathe.-.  An.i  we.e  sec.e  by  Kleaven  Indim.s  that 
formerly  l.ve.l  ,„  New  Kngia.id,  and  now  in  Canada,  who  followed  them  all  the  ni.ht  (as 
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afterwards  they  understood  of  them.)     Comeing  to  a  fall,  carried  their  Canoos  into  the  Great 
River  of  Connecticott,  and  just  as  they  were  a  goeing  into  their  Canoos.  the  said  eleaven  North 
Indians  came  running  out  of  the  woods,  presented  their  armes  upon  the  Schagkook  Indians, 
and  called  who  are  you;  and  this  Examiuant  answered  Schagkook  Indians.    The  North  Indians 
further  asked  where  are  you  a  goeing  and  what  is  your  businesse.    The  Schagkook  Indians 
replyed,  wee  are  a  hunting,  what  people  are  you,  and  what  your  businesse.    The  North  Indians 
said,  wee  live  in  Cauida,  wee  are  goeing  to  fight  by  order  of  the  Governour  of  Canida  who 
told  us  the  Maquaes  have  done  greate  mischeife  in  Canada,  therefore  goe  yow  revenge  the 
same,  either  on  Christians  or  Indians ;  kill  all  what  you  cann,  bring  noe  prisoners  but  their 
scalps,  and  Tie  give  you  tenn  beavers  for  every  one  of  them.     Then  the  North  Indians  made 
Canooes  there,  and  soe  went  downe  said  River  togeather  two  dayes,  being  continueally  upon 
their  guards  without  sleepeing,  challenging  the  one  the  other.     The  eight  Shaggkooke  Indians 
told  the  French  Indians,  wee  have  been  in  Canida  with  the  Maquaes,  and  are  yow  come  to 
revenge  itt,  why  doe  not  you  fall  upon  us.     The  North  Indians  answered.  Derrick  Wessell  hath 
beene  in  Canada  and  brought  tideings  there  that  a  cessation  was  made  of  all  hostility  betweene 
the  two  governments,  and  hee  was  but  foure  dayes  gone  from  Canada  when  hee  cam  from 
thence.     [Jpon  which  the  Shaggkooke  Indirns  replyed,  how,  is  there  a  cessation,  &  doe  yow 
goe  out  still,  wee  know  nothing  of  itt.     And  soe  talking  togeather  came  to  a  place  called 
Soquagkeeke  where  some  Indians  live,  and  to  a  place  called  Dearfield,  where  they  went  to  the 
house  of  one  M'  Thomas  Wells,  where  they  lodged  with  three  of  the  North  Indians :  what 
was  become  of  the  rest  they   knewe    not.     The   Schaggkooke  Indians  went  and  told  the 
Christians  there  are  eleaven  Indians  that  are  come  from  Canada,  be  upon  your  guard,  wee  know 
not  whether  their  hearts  are  good.     The  Christians  answered  wee  are  not  afraid  of  them,  wee 
are  not  concerned  in  the  warr  of  Canada.     M'  Thomas  Wells  told  them  further,  itt  is  best  for 
yow  to  make  all  haste  yow  can  for  Schaggkooke  and  give  your  Indians  notice  there  of  the 
eleaven  North  Indians,  that  they  may  not  doe  them  some  harme.     Upon  which  the  Schaggkooke 
Indians  departed,  and  acquainted  their  Indians  therewith ;  as  alsoe  the  Magistrates  of  Albany, 
who  said.  How  can  this  be,  for  there  is  a  cessation  of  .ill  hostillity.     The  said   Examinant 
further  saith,  that  the  names  of  the  said  eleaven  North  Indians  are  as  foUoweth  viz' 
The  Cheife  is  called  Wampolack  from  Pennekooke. 
Mananquesecck  from  Pennekooke 

Wallamaqueet  from  idem ;  lived  formerly  in  the  Halfe  Moone. 
Maquawekanpaweet  from  Pennekooke ;  and  his  sonne,  wlioe  name  they  know  not. 
Tawawekaheeke  a  Nimenaet,  from  Pennekooke 
Wawanwejagtack  of  Quaboagh. 
Wawagquohaet  of  Quaboagh 
Tapagkamin  of  Nassawach  * 

Maghtwatren  of  Patrantecooke 

Quaetsietts  a  Wappenger  of  Hudson's  River:     And  further  saith  not. 
This  examination  was  taken  in  Albany  the  fifteenth  day  of  September  16S8,  before 

S.    CoUHTLANU. 


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Mcamination  of  John  Rom. 

[New  England,  IV.  081.] 

Examination  of  John  Rosie. 

John  Rosie  of  the  Citty  of  Albany  aged  thirty  fower  yeares  or  thereabouts  being  examined 
8ayth,  that  on  tlie  eleventh  of  June  last  he  went  from  Albany  with  Dericke  Wessells  who  was 
sent  by  Govern'  Dongan  to  carry  the  truce  or  cessation  made  between  the  Kings  of  England 
and  France  to  the  Govern'  of  Canada,  and  the  twenty  second  following  came  with  him  to 
Mount  Royall  where  they  found  the  sayd  Govern'  of  Canada  and  there  he  saw  the  sayd  Derick 
Wessells  the  same  day  deliver  the  letterr  of  the  sayd  cessation  to  the  Govern"  own  hand.  And 
this  Examinant  further  sayth  that  the  tw  mty-fiRh  of  July  past  the  sayd  Derick  Wessells  being 
againe  sent  from  Albany  to  carry  some  prisoners  to  Canada,  he  this  examinant  accompanyed 
him,  and  about  y"  seventh  or  eighth  of  August  came  againe  to  Mount  Royall,  where  they  also 
found  the  Govern'  of  Canada,  and  that  about  two  dayes  after  the  Govern'  of  Canada  told  to 
the  sayd  Derick  Wessells  and  this  examinant  that  there  was  gone  out  from  Canada  eleven 
of  the  North  Indians  in  Company  with  some  Maquaes,  and  that  the  Maquaes  were  returned 
but  the  North  Indians  were  not,  that  he  ordered  them  to  stay  but  thirty  dayes,  w'""  time 
was  expired,  but  he  hoped  they  would  doe  noe  mischeife  in  these  parts,  for  he  had  ordered 
them  to  doe  none  to  any  Christians,  but  when  they  are  in  the  woods  they  doe  what  they 
will.  Whereupon  the  sayd  Derick  Wessells  replyed  that  if  those  Indians  should  doe  any 
mischiefe  in  these  parts  it  would  of  ill  consequence.  And  that  the  Govern'  of  Canada  then 
further  sayd,  who  can  help  that,  for  yow  know  that  in  Europe  sometimes  six  monthes  after  a 
peace  there  is  battells  fought  before  itt  is  knowne.  And  the  sayd  Dericke  Wessells  againe 
replyed  that  must  be  in  such  places  where  nothing  was  knowne  of  a  cessation,  but  here  itt  was 
well  knowne :  and  that  hee  this  examinant  well  understanding  the  French  language  did  iuterprett 
what  was  sayd  by  the  French  Govern',  as  above,  to  the  sayd  Derick  Wessells  and  also  what 
was  replyed  by  him  to  French  Govern'  And  this  Examinant  further  sayth  that  att  the  time 
before  menconed  when  Derick  V  .ssells  carryed  the  Cessation  to  Canada,  he  did  everyday 
dureing  his  stay  at  Mount  Royall,  w"-  was  about  five  dayes,  see  and  discourse  with  a  certaine 
Indian  called  Quaetseits,  who  formerly  lived  on  Hudson's  River,  and  was  well  knowne  to  him, 
and  att  their  departure  left  him  there.     And  further  sayth  not. 

The  25"'  of  Septemb'  1688,  the  sayd 
Jean  Rosie  came  before  mee  and  made 
oath  of  the  above  Examinacon. 

P.  Schuyler,  Mayo' 


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Examination  of  Den-iok   WesselU 

[New  Engtanil,  IV.  085,  ] 

Exiiminalion  of  Dcrriok  Wessells. 

Derrick  Wessells  Recorder  of  the  Citty  of  Albany  aged  fot.rty  eigl.t  yeares  or  thereaboutes 
being  examined  saith,  tl.at  on  the  eleaventh  of  June  last  he  was  sent  from  Albany  by  Govern' 
Dongan  to  carry  the  Truce  or  Cessation  made  betweene  the  Kings  of  England  and  France  to 
the  Governour  of  Canada,  and  that  the  two  and  twentyeth  following  bee  came  to  Mount  Royall 
where  bee  found  the  said  Governour  of  Canada  and  to  his  owne  hand  the  same  day  delivered 
the  letters  of  the  said  Cessation,  and  that  'he  five  and  twentyeth  day  of  July  past  he  was 
ngaine  sent  by  the  said  Governour  Dongan  to  carry  severall  prisoners  to  Canada,  and  came 
ngaine  to  Mount  Royall  about  the  seuventh  or  eighth  of  August,  where  finding  the  Governour 
bee  delivered  to  him  his  letter  with  the  prisoners,  and  that  about  two  day  after  the  Governour 
of  Canada  directing  a  discourse  to  this  Examin'  and  John  Rosie  who  was  with  this  Examinant 
and  understood  French,  told  to  them  as  the  said  John  Rosie  interpreted,  that  there  was  gone 
out  from  Canada  eleaven  of  the  North  Indians  in  Companv  with  some  Maquaes  and  that  the 
Maquaes  were  returned  but  the  North  Indians  not,  and  that  bee  had  ordered  tlu-m  to  stay  but 
thirty  dayes,  and  that  y"  ti  .,e  was  past;  but  hee  hoped  they  wouhl  doe  noe  mischeife  in  these 
parts,  for  bee  had  ordered  them  to  doe  none  to  any  Christians,  but  said,  when  they  are  in  the 
VVoot^,  they  doe  what  they  will.     Whereupon  this  examinant  replyed  that  if  those  Indians 
should  doe  any  mischeife  in  these  parts  itt  would  be  of  ill  consequence.     And  the  Governour 
of  Canada  then  further  said, -who  canii  heipe  that,  for  yow  know  that  in  Europe  sometimes 
8.x  moneths  after  a  peace  there  is  battles  fought  before  itt  is  knowne.     And  this  Examinant 
replyed,  that  must  be  in  such  places  where  nothing  was  knowne  of  a  Cessation,  but  here  itt  was 
well  knowne.     And  this  Examinant  further  saith  that  att  the  time  before  menconed  when  he 
caryed  y'  Cessation  to  Canada  and  alU-r  the  delivery  thereof  to  the  Governour  there,  hee  did 
every  day  dureing  his  stay  att  Mount  J{oyall,  w^"  was  about  five  dayes,  see  and  discourse  with  a 
certaine  Indian  called  Quetseits  who  formerly  live.l  on  Hudson's  River  and  was  well  knowne  to 
this  Examinant,  an.l  that  bee  left  him  there,   who,  as   this   Examinant  understands   by  the 
information  of  severall  of  the  Schathsooke  Indians,  was  one  of  the  eleaven  Indians  that  have 
lately  done  mischeife  in  Connecticott  River.     And  further  saith  not. 

Sworne  y'  25.  of  .Septemb.  IGGS  before  me, 
DEiiniCK  Wessell.  i>,„„       ^  ., 

i  ETER  tecnuYLEii,  Mayor. 


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lufunnution  ciyinmunkaited  hij  the.  MayiMraten  oJ\  ISvhtnectady. 

[New  EilKlaiid,  IV.  tnW.  ] 

Scliemiectitlu,  ii  towiio  20  miles  beyond  Albany 
tlic  ao"-  of  September  1088. 
This  is  interpreted  by  Akus  in  the  presence  of  (Japt.  Siuider  Gleen,  Jolmnuus  Glenn  and 
Myndart  Weiiip. 

Here  are  foner  Maquass  formerly  belonging  to  our  Indians  tiierefore  sup])ose(l  to  be  spies,  come 
from  Cnnnada,  two  Indian  men  &  two  Indian  Women,  and  say  y'  tiiere  are  fouer  more  gon  to 
Tionondoge  tlie  third  Castle  of  y'  Maquass,  and  tiiat  more  will  come  this  winter  with  their 
familyes.  They  report  that  there  was  nineteeiie  North  Indians  who  (led  from  New-England  in 
the  warr  time,  and  Onnngongucs,'  who  acquainted  the  (ioverno'  of  Caimada  that  they  were 
designed  to  goe  to  Skachkookt!  :>()  miles  from  Albany,  and  kill  the  Indians  there,  who  fled  from 
New-England  in  y"  war  time ;  who  would  not  graunt  them  leave.  Then  they  desyred  leave  to 
goe  upon  y  river  y'  goes  to  y"  Lake,  which  hee  consented  that  they  .liould  beescoutes,  and 
withall  charged  them  to  doe  iioe  harme.  Butt  they  went  to  y'  North  or  New  England,  and 
have  brought  seven  Indian  crownes  or  scalpes  and  an  Indian  scpuiw  or  woman  prisoner;  butt 
y'  Governo--  of  Gannada  has  taken  from  them  tlie  said  woman,  wiio  told  many  lyes  that  the 
people  iiere  were  all  in  arms  ag'  y  French.  IJutt  upon  y  way  seven  of  y'  nineteene  went 
from  their  company,  who  have  brought  up  seven  Christian  crowns  or  scalpes,  which  are  in 
their  castle  at  Mount  Koyall  or  Quebeck,  and  doe  say  that  the  Governo'  of  Cannada  was  very 
angry  with  them  for  this  act. 

The  Governor  of  Cannada  is  att  present  in  Mont  Hoyall  and  will  stay  there  till  the  winter, 
as  one  Kamichcareiade  told  them. 

The  Indians  that  connnitted  the  first  murder  are  runn  away  fron  Cannada  for  fear  of  y' 
Governo'  who  knows  not  where  they  are  gone. 

The  Indians  are  come  with  consent  of  y  Jesuite  and  say  that  y  Governo'  of  Cannada  gave 
them  liberty  to  come  heither  in  the  midle  of  summer. 

The  news  from  the  Sinnekaes  country  is  that  two  Onnondagoes  are  come  from  Cannada  to 
Onnondagoes,  and  doe  tell  that  there  is  a  Capt.  and  two  Indians  of  Gnnondagoe  killed  by  y 
Twicktwigs  or  Ottawawooes. 

The  s^xid  Indians  brings  five  Belts  of  Wampum,  two  being  for  the  Captaines  with  a  roole  of 
tobacco  to  smoake  when  they  sitt  in  Councill.  and  desired  they  might  not  be  much  discomforted 
for  y  loss  of  their  people ;  and  two  more  [Belts]  were  given  to  y  frcinds  of  them  that  were 
killed,  to  condole  their  death.  And  the  Governo^  of  Cannada  letts  them  know  that  hee  takes 
itt  very  ill  that  the  Twicktwigs  should  kill  them.  The  last  Beit  is  given  to  Sahousawane  a 
great  friend  of  the  Frenches  and  the  Sachems,  and  charged  them  to  be  quiett ;  and  sends  these 
Belts  to  the  Gnondagoes,  of  the  Five  Nations  moste  aflected  to  y  French;  they  being  the 
Cheife  of  all  y'  Nations. 

'  Set?  luitf,   uiite  ji,   4S2,  —  Ki>. 


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Sir. 


Om'tifno)-  Jjidro-9  to  Moiwieur  de  Dcnoumlle. 

[New  England,  IV.  980.] 

New  York,  primo  Octob'  1688. 


This  morning  npon  my  nrrivnll  here  received  advice  of  further  niischeifes  by  a  party  of 

Indians  wiio  have  lately  iiilled  and  tai^.en  severall  Christians  at  Caskoe  Bay  neere  Kenebeqne 

River,  where   tiiey  had    before    surprized    and  taken   severall    others,   and    bragg  of   further 

encouragement  and  assistance  from  Canada;  whicii   as  itt   occasions   my  speedy  returne    to 

Boston,  soe  cannot  oniitt  to  give  yo*  notice  thereof  by  this  expresse,  togeather  with  duplycates 

of  my  former  of  the  11"-  of  Aug"  by  M'  John  Smitli,  and   I'J"-  iSepteiriber  by  M'   Derrick 

Wesseiis  here  inclosed  :   not  doubting  but  yo*  will  take  elTectuall  order  that  none  of  your 

Indians  doe  come  that  way  to  joj  ne   with  such    malefactours  &  disturbers  of  tin-  puhliquo 

peace,  or  any  such  Indians  received  or  sheltred  in  your  govermnent;  and  desire  that  if  any 

captives  should  hai)pen  to  be  brought  into  your  parts  tliey  be  freed,  and  those  that  tooke  & 

bring  them  secured;  as  alsoe  some  young  Indians  taken  att  Spectacle  Pond  neere  Springfeild 

on  Com.ecticott  Kiver  be  sett  att  liberty  and  sent  home  ;  and  hope  I  shall  soone  heare  from 

yo*  edectually,  for  the  further  increase  of  y  nuituall  good   correspomiency  w"-  ought  to  be 

betweene  the  two  governments,  as  comnnded  by  the  Kings  our  masters.     And  wherein  1  may 

doe  yo"  any  perticuler  service  remaining 

Sir 


To  the  Govern'  of  Canada 


Yo'  most  humble  Serv'  &« 


Cohnd  Dongan  to  Govenior  AntJmsi  and  Council 

[New  Kngliinil,  IV.  (I4«.  ] 

(lentleinen. 

His  Maj.'stye  expects,  as  f  am  informed  out  of  England,  that  all  governments  here  in  America 
should  heare  their  owne  charges  mit  of  what  revenue  there  is  established  and  the  rates  and 
taxes  that  are  ..^  will  be  rai.s.-d  on  the  people.  Tlwr.^fore  I  desire  the  favour  of  Flis  Kxcell'  and 
Councill  that  M'  Courtland  or  any  two  or  more  who  His  K.xcellency  and  Councill  shall  thinke 
fitt,  may  audite  my  accounts  from  the  Hve  and  twentyelh  day  of  March  las-,  as  alsoe  those 
accounts  w'"  are  before  His  Kx.-ellen.v  :.nd  Councill  (  M'  Courtland  as  I  am  informed  not 
having  signed  tlu-m  as  audile.l)  aiul  that  before  His  Kxcell-'  leaves  this  place;  (he  rest  haveing 
beene  audited  and  sent  for  England.  The  Collectour  will  give  an  account  of  the  Heveuue  he  has 
received,  M'  (\)urtland  will  give  an  account  of  the  pem.y  and  the  halfe  p'  pound  that  was  raised 
(or  the  support  of  the  govermnent,  and  1  myseife  will  a.rount  for  v*  live  hundre.!  poun.ls  that 
was  sent  by  my  Lord  Ktringham,  deducting  out  of  the  whole  what  will  be  f.nmd  by  the  nudite 


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disburst  by  me ;  what  remaines  over  and  above,  to  be  towards  the  payment  of  those  moneys 

that  have  beene  expended  in  the  Kings  service  and  lyes  now  before  His  Excell''  &  Councill. 

This  kindnesse  I  desire,  knowing  itt  to  be  for  His  Maj""  interept,  and  hope  will  be  granted. 

Gentlemen  1  am 

Yo'  most  humble  Servant 

XT      tr    ,     ^      ,    _  Tho:  Donoan. 

New  Yorke  Octob'  2.  1688 

To  His  Excellency  S'  Edmund  Andros 
and  the  Hon*""  Councill.     This. 


Mr.  Itaiuiolph  to  the  Lords  of  Trade. 

[  New-Kngland,  IV.  S78.] 

,,      .     ,  New  Vorke  Oct"'  y*  8.  1688. 

May  It  please  y'  Lords^'. 

In  obedience  to  Your  LordP"  commands  I  humbly  represent  to  your  Lords'"  that  His 
Kxcellencie  S'  Edm"  Andros  in  the  months  of  Aprill  and  May  last  visited  the  English  forts 
plantutiona  and  settlementH  all  along  the  sea  side  &  upon  y'  great  rivers,  from  Piscataqua  to 
I'aiiopscott  eastward  distant  from  Boston  about  iJOO  miles,  and  ordred  the  Cheife  of  all  the 
Indians  inhabiting  those  partes,  to  attend  him,  which  they  accordingly  did.  He  commanded 
them  to  call  iiome  their  young  men  &  not  suffer  them  to  run  to  the  French,  and  to  live  quietly 
with  the  KiigliNh  their  neighbours,  assuring  them  protection  from  those  would  iiami  them,  &  if 
not  able  to  delciid  themselves,  to  come  and  live  in  the  English  townes:  and  left  that  country  in 
great  peace. 

l'|)on  His  Excellencyes  return  to  Boston  he  received  His  Ma""  gracious  commission  for  tho 
aimexiiig  the  I'rovince  of  New  York  and  y'  East  c&  West  Jerseys  to  his  Ma""  territory  of  N. 
England;  whereupon  he  addressed  himselfe  to  that  service  with  all  convenient  speed,  and  being 
accompanied  with  severall  of  the  members  of  His  Ma""  Councill,  arrived  at  New  Yorke  on 
Saterday  y'  U"'  of  Sept.  last;  being  inett  by  a  regiment  of  foot  and  a  troop  of  horse  b(<longing 
to  that  place;  His  Ma""  commission  was  read  in  y'  Fort  and  afterwards  published  at  y  Citty 
Hall,  and  immeiliately  His  Excellence  sent  for  and  received  from  Coll:  Dongan  the  seal  of  the 
late  (iov'  which  was  defaced  and  broaken  in  Councill;  then  a  rrorlamation  for  continuing  the 
revenue,  and  all  persons  civill  &  military  in  their  respective  otlices  till  iurther  order  was 
published. 

From  thence  His  Excellence  with  severall  of  the  Councill  set  forward  for  East  Jarsey  and 
arriving  at  Elizabeth  Town  belonging  to  that  I'rovince,  on  Wednesday  following  His  Ma"" 
coinniisHJon  was  ther  published  and  also  the  proclamation  for  continuing  the  revemitu-  and  civill 
and  military  oflicers  til!  furlber  order:  and  on  y*  lit""  being  Saterday  His  Ma""  Commission 
was  likewise  read  at  Burlington  the  ch.-if."  town  in  West  Jarsey  and  the  proclamation  also. 
The  out  places  of  both  rroviiices  very  thinly  inhabited  &  not  one  military  ollicer  in  all  West 
Jarsey.     Thf-y  .=i!i  fj'rirv,i-d  ilu-if  great  satisfartion  in  being  uiidef  His  Ma""  iinmeiilate  Ciov' 

Upon  y  89"-  following  (^oll.  Dongan  sent  to  y«  Councill  nn  account  of  .£6483.  .7'.  .llj 


i^ 


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money  laid  out  in  the  late  expedition  to  Albany :  he  desired  it  might  be  audited  and  allowed 
and  that  that  money  might  be  raised  and  paid  to  him,  to  enable  him  to  pay  his  necessary 
disbursments.  The  Councill  upon  serious  debate  resolved  That  they  had  not  power  to  inspect 
the  accounts  of  the  late  Gov  nor  to  appoint  an  Auditor  thereof;  but  in  regard  severall  oflicprs 
and  souldiers  raised  by  Coll :  Dongan  for  His  Ma""  service  at  Albany  (and  disbanded  before 
His  Excell.  entring  upon  that  (JoV)  applied  to  His  Excellence  for'their  pay,  the  Councill 
ordered  that  if  Coll :  Dongan  would  send  them  word  what  sums  of  money  were  due  to  the 
severall  Officers  &  souldiers,  speedy  care  should  be  taken  to  satisfye  them :  and  that  Order  was 
accordingly  delivered  to  Coll.  Dongan,  who  has  not  thought  fitt  to  comply  therewith,  but  even 
to  the  last  day  of  His  Excell"  stay  in  N.  York,  has  continued  to  presse  for  an  audite  and 
allowance  of  his  accounts. 

Upon  reading  in  Councill  some  papers  transmitted  from  y'  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  Albany 
to  Coll :  Dongan,  and  also  a  letter  of  y=  20-  of  August  last  from  Mouns'  Denonville  CJov'  of 
Canada,   it  appeared  that  all  was  not  well   with  the  5  Nations  or  Cantons  of  y«  Indians 
Whereupon  it  was  thought  fitt  that  His  Excellence  should  forthwith  go  to  Albany.    All  things 
were  ma.Ie  ready  aiul  about  50  soul.liers  to  g„  with  the  (;ov%  and  stores  of  powder  and  armes 
jHitt  aboard  to  supply    the   Fort,   and  on  y'  yo-  of  August,   with   severall   of  the  Councill 
embark  d  for  Albany;  where  the  5  Nations,  having  notice  that  His  Excellence  was  come,  sent 
their  Chede  Warriers  and   many  of  the  principall  men  amongst   them  to  bid  His  Evrell 
welcome  into  the  country.     They  complaind  of  many  hardships  done  them  bv  the  French  in 
tyme  of  pence  and  prayd  to  be  redressed.     His  Excellence  told  there  was  a  cesHation  of  armes, 
that  they  must  carry  themselves  freindly  to  y'  French ;  commanding  them  to  deliver  up  all 
their   l^rench  captives,    and   promised    that   he  would    take  care   of  them.     They    forthwith 
delivered  to  His  Excell.  a  French  Child,  ten  months  their  prison.-r,  and  assured  His  Excell.  to 
send  the  rest  so  soon  as  the  weather  and  the  length  of  the  way  would  admitt;  and  so  returned 
to  their  homes  well  satisfied. 

Severall  Indians  living  on  both  sides  Hudson's  River  came  to  His  Excellence,  some  at  Albany, 
&  and  others  at  a  town  nigh  the  River  called  Kingstono  (where  Coll.  Mason'  a  m.M.iber  of  the 
Councill  and  a  loyall  gent"  dyed  and  was  buried;)  he  <-onnnan(h-d  them  to  demean  th.-mselves 
quietly  towards  y'  Christians  their  neighbours,  invited  such  of  (hem  as  were  married  and  gone 
else  where,  to  return  with  their  fnmilyes,  an<I  that  if  they  want.-d  land,  it  should  be  laid  out  for 
Ihem  in  convenient  places. 

During  this  His  Kxcellence's  progresse,  newes  is  brought  that  live  of  His  Ma"'"  Indian  sub)ecfs 
were  killd  at  Spectacle  Ponds  neere  Springfield  in  y'  colony  of  Connecticutt,  and  soon  after,  of 
SIX  Christians  nmrthered  at  Northlield,  about  00  miles  distant  from  that  place,  done  by  eleaven 
Indians  belonging  to  y'  French,  and  since  the  tyme  the  (iov'  of  Canada  sent  from  y'  King  his 
mnster  the  Articles  of  Cessation  to  Coll.  Dongan.  Ipon  which  His  Excell.  has,  aniongst  other 
things  of  import  for  His  Ma""  servhe,  demanded  of  y'  iUn'  of  Canada  the  elenven  murtherers 
to  be  sent  to  him. 

That  morning  His  Excellence  arrived  at  New  Yorke  from  Albany,  h.-  had  advise  that  men 
were  raised  at  Hoston  without  his  order,  and  sent  to  Cnsco  Hay  to  assist  the  Christians  against 

'  Rn«HT  Trrro,,  »r»„.l,„„  „f  r,,,ui„  ,l„l,„  Mu ,,r..,,n,  tnr  of  N,.«  IUn,|..l,iro,  lmvi„«  ,„..o,.o,i...l  t„  l.i,  Kmn,lfa.l„r', 

;;'""■■  ■""" ,''";•"""" '"  *'*"'"•■  "■•  «■"- '"  ""•  «">„M,.h  .v..,.r  «f  i.i, »«,.  *!„„  i..  di«.i.  n.  i..f,  „.,  „.„.,  ,,„„,  „„,, 

Ho.r«t  ,b»  «>l.l  lh„,r  .i«I.U  i„  im.)  „.  sm,m,.|  All..„  ,.f  I.„„J„.,,  ,„„,h,„,,  fc,  „„  ,„„  „f  „„„  h„„,,,,„,  .,„,  ^f  .  ,, 

Hflknap,  Hmon  «/  AVw.  //«-p.A.>.  T.,  i,,..  .no,     .h==  s!=«  nnt*  5.  iir>tf  j-.  535.  —  Er, 


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the  Indians  who  had  committed  some  disorders  thereaboutes ;  all  which  and  the  uncertainty  of 
reports  from  the  Eastward,  engages  His  Excellence  to  go  from  N.  Yorke  overland  to  Boston 
(mtendmg  to  vis.te  Northfeild  Springfeild  and  other  townes  alarum'd  by  those  mischeifes)  to 
prevent  a  second  Indian  warn  ■' 

All  which  is  humbly  submitted 

By  your  Lordi-J-  most  humble 

&  most  obedient  servant, 

Ed.  Randolph  Sec'ry. 


Moiismtr  de  DenonviUe  to  Governor  Andros. 

[TKANSLATED   FROM  THE  FRENCH.] 
[New  Englsnd,  IV.  1(I6».  ] 

Sir  Quebec,  23"  October,  1688. 

By  your  envoys,  Messrs.  Wessell  and  John  Smith.  I  received  three  letters  from  you;  the  first 
momh.  '"   •         ""°'"  •''  ''"  '''  "^P^""'^^'  ""''  ^"^  ^-'  «^  "-  ^^^•^  of  the  same 

In  answer  to  the  first.  Sir  I  shall  say  that  I  am  very  glad  to  have  you  for  a  neighbor,  being 
well  pe  suaded  of  your  good  intentions  for  the  maintenance  of  good  understanding'betw  en  the 
two  Colonies,  as  such  is  our  Afasters'  intentions.  Whereupon.  Sir.  I  shall  tell  you  that  being 
unable,  in  executm,^  the  Treaty  entered  into  between  their  Majesties,  on  the  16th  November! 
1686,  mutually  to  agree  upon  the  differences  recently  created  by  Monsieur  Dongan,  I  willinglJ 
refer  the  decision  of  all  our  dilficulties  to  their  Majesties,  who.  on  consulting  together,  wiM 
communicate  their  pleasure  to  us.  Therefore.  Sir.  it  is  not  for  me  to  determine  nor  to  gree 
whether  the  Five  Iroquois  Nations  are  subjects  of  the  King,  your  master;  whether  theyTre 
neuter;  or  whether  they  are  subject,  of  the  King,  my  master,  no  more  than  to  detennine  the 
other  matters  in  dispute  between  us. 

You  must  have  learned  from  letters  I  wrote  Mr.  Dongan  and  by  Mr.  Wessell.  that  ^h.  Iroquois 

hud  agreed  wuh  me  this  summer  to  send  delegates  to  me  from  the  Five  Nations;   who, 

<-ommun,cating  .o  me  the  ratification  of  peace,  would  agree  with  me  as  to  the  proper    ime  to 

mil  a  general  meeting  o(  all  the  Indian  tribes,  the  subjects  of  the  King  and  our  allies,  for  the 

purpose  of  cone  uding  together  a  general  peace,  so  as  not  to  fall  again  any  more  into  a  new 

war.     I  hese  .lelegates  were  to  arrive  sufficiently  early  to  enable  me  to  give  notice  to  the 

ndians  to  repair  to  the  place  of  ren.ie/.vous  which  J  expe.ted  we  should  agree  upon.     I  know 

that  nil  the  Iroquois  were  on  the  point  of  conning  to  see  me  on  that  business,  and  that  they 

have  been  prevente.l.  since  I  have  had  no  news  from  them  that  I  couM  transmit  to  our  Indians 

1  m  true  that  you  tell  me  in  your  first  letter  that  you  will  have  every  regar.l  for  the  treaty 

<o.i,-lu.le.l  between  tl...  Kings,  our  masters,  and  that  you  will  avoid  every  occasion  of  misunder- 

Htaiuiing :  and  in  your  last  of  the  t'!)tli  Heptemb-  r.  you  tell  me  that  you  have  ordered  the  five 

Iroquois  nations,  who  have  been  t„  Orange  to  see  vou.  to  observe  strirtlv  fh«  !...»  tr-.^f  anil 

Chut  you  denuuKied  o.  them  all  the  French  prisoner,  that  are  among  them.     But  knowing,'  Sir, 

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liow  3'on  Ininior  tlioac  barlmriaiia,  you  will  not  think  it  strnngo  if  I  donbt  their  ptnictually 
obeying  your  orders  unless  they  conio  themselves  to  assure  nie  of  it.  On  this  ground,  Sir,  you 
have  no  reason  to  find  it  extraordinary  that  I  notilied  Mr.  Dongan  tiiat  I  liad  not  given  any 
orders  to  our  far  Indians  not  to  commit  any  arts  of  hostility  for  the  future,  since  the  Iroquois 
know  full  well  that  they  were  pledged  to  visit  me  in  sutlicient  season  to  enable  me  to  send  to 
Missilimakinac  before  the  ice,  to  notify  the  tribes  of  the  place  of  general  rendezvous  for  the 
peace,  and  that  I  was  not  to  move  until  they  had  arrived  to  advise  me  that  the  peace  was 
received  by  all  the  Five  Nations. 

Such,  Sir,  is  indeed  the  truth  as  to  what  I  expected  up  to  tliis  time.  However,  to  prove  to 
you  the  conlidence  1  repose  in  you,  and  the  sincere  disposition  I  feel  to  maintain  a  perfect 
imderstanding  between  the  two  colonies,  T  have  sent  to  all  our  savages  within  my  reach  to 
forbid  them  committing  any  act  of  hostility,  and  have  ordered  them  to  think  only  of  their 
hunting  as  tbrmerly,  and  I  liave,  besides,  withdrawn  the  garrison  1  had  at  Niagara.  I  assure 
yon  that  1  would  have  done  more  on  your  word,  had  the  season  not  been  too  far  advanced,  and 
your  letters  reacli  me  too  late  to  enable  nu-  issuing  any  orders  to  our  far  nations ;  for  whatever 
diligence  I  could  use,  a  caime  could  never  reach  half  the  way  before  the  ice,  which  causes  nu) 
much  ngret.  Rut  in  default  of  this,  I  shall  be  able  to  dispatch  a  canoe  early  in  the  spring, 
which  will  make  up  for  that,  if  1  can  be  assured  this  winter  that  the  Iroquois  constuit  to  a 
general  peace,  which  is  absolutely  necessary  for  the  union  of  the  two  colonies  and  the  progress 
of  the  gospel  among  all  the  savage  nations. 

It  being  impossible  for  me,  however,  at  present,  to  notify  our  allies,  I  caimot  prevent  some 
blow  being  struck  against  my  will,  during  the  winter.  To  obviate  this  misfortune,  the  Iroquois 
nuist  avoid  wandering  very  far  when  hunting,  and  they  ought  to  be  advised  to  keep  close  and 
be  on  their  guard,  imlil  I  shall  be  able  to  send  to  our  savages  to  forbid  them  committing  any 
hostile  acts.  It  is  very  annoying,  judging  from  what  I  could  have  done,  that  1  «lid  not  receive 
your  letters  until  the  l!ith  instant,  as  the  ice  will  make  before  iifteen  days  in  the  rivers  through 
which  it  will  be  necessarv  to  jiass. 

He  assured.  Sir,  I  am  penetrated  with  respect  for  your  great  King,  and  with  zeal  and  atlection 
for  the  maintenance  of  union  between  the  two  colonies,  knowing  perfectly  that  such  is  the 
disposition  of  the  King,  my  master ;  and  on  this  groiuul.  Sir,  you  ought  to  feel  persuaded  that 
I  am  very  falsely  accused  ol  having  issued  orders  for,  nuu'h  less  of  having  consented  to  the 
nuirder  that  luis  been  committed  by  persons  who,  to  escape  chastisement,  ibrthwith  buried 
themselves  in  the  wooils.  Mr.  Wessell,  your  envoy,  could  have  informed  you  that  I  told  him 
at  .Montreal  that  I  was  very  angry  with  tbe  two  bands  of  savages  which  hail  pursued  the 
Mohawks  nnd  Mohegans  of  your  government,  despatched  by  Mr.  Dongan  to  burn  and  ravage 
the  colony  ;  thes.'  two  parlies  iu)l  having  yet  returned  when  the  said  Mr.  Wessells  brought  me 
back  from  .Mr.  Dongan  the  prisoners  taken  by  the  .Mohegans  and  the  Mohawks. 

Vou  know  well  that  I  have  no  doubt  that  these  were  despatched  by  Mr.  Dongan,  lor  I  have 
too  many  proofs  of  it,  and  the  thing  is  only  too  notorious  in  your  country  for  you  not  to  be 
convinced  of  it ;  he  having  even  furnished  ropes  to  bind  the  French,  whom  they  might  carry 
away  prisoners,  besides  alt  the  numitions  of  war  wilii  which  he  had  supplied  them  tor  that 
purpose. 

As  regards  the  Iroquois  prisoners,  wlu)m  I  had  .sent  to  France,  having  |inunise(l  the  Iroquois, 
as  1  have  done,  that  I  should  ask  them  of  the  Kmg,  you  may  easily  believe  that  I,  through  love 
of  yoU(  shall  heartiiy  do  a\\  in  ray  power  to  obtain  His  Majesty's  favor  to  send  ihem  hither;  1 


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doubt  not,  Sir,  but  you  will  issue  itll  Uw  necessary  orders  to  liberate  all  the  Frencli  prisoners 
tiie  Iroquois  still  retain.  It  is  the  favor  I  ask  of  you.  Be  assured,  Sir,  you  will  always  fnul 
nie  very  frank  and  very  sin<;ere  in  favor  of  the  peace  and  union  of  both  (polonies. 

I  must  tell  you.  Sir,  that  I  have  been  surprised  to  learn  the  violence  said  to  have  been 
committed  by  your  orders  on  Sieur  de  St.  Castin  at  I'entagouet.  I  sliould  have  supposed,  Sir, 
had  you  any  pretension  to  that  place,  it  would  have  been  ])etter  left  to  the  decision  of  our 
masters,  than  to  commit  an  act  of  hostility  by  pillaging  his  house.  1  hope  you  will  give 
satisfaction  to  Monsieur  de  Menevall,  Cjovernor  of  Acadia. 

I  must  again  inform  you.  Sir,  that  a  pirate  which  sailed  this  summer  from  Rodelan,'  where  it 
took  in  men  and  provisions,  I  as  plunder.ut  Chedabouctou  and  Campseaux  in  Acadia,  whence 
he  took  oir  a  ship  lying  there  at  anchor  with  a  (juantity  of  French  merchandize,  fish  and  oil, 
which  were  sold  at  Boston  and  along  your  coast.  I  am  persuaded.  Sir,  that  you  will  issue  all 
the  orders  necessary  to  iiave  satisfaction  given  us.  A  great  many  of  our  French  scoundrels 
who  revolted  on  that  occasion,  and  (led  with  those  pirates  after  having  robbed  their  masters, 
are  at  present  with  you.     You  :iir  hio  just  to  harbor  robbers. 

I  assure  you.  Sir,  if  such  sort  of  people  ever  come  here  from  your  province,  I  shall  willingly 
surrender  them  ;  and  I  hoi)e  you  will  do  likewise,  and  that  you  will  take  every  pains  to  have 
those  pirates  arrest.'d  if  they  be  on  your  coast.  Messrs.  Wessell  and  John  Smith  will  give  you 
information  about  the  vessel  those  robbers  have  carried  off. 

You  will  see.  Sir,  by  tlu^  letter  I  had  the  honor  to  write  you  on  the  2!lth  September,  the 
share  this  entire  country  takes  in  the  rejoicing  at  •he  birth  of'  a  Prince  of  Wales.  I  am,  with 
all  my  heart.  Sir, 

Your  very  humble  servant, 

TIk!  M.  de  Dknowii.le. 

To  prove  to  you  my  good  disposition,  I  have  not  omitted  to  give  orders,  though  the  season  is 
very  far  advanced,  for  the  despatch  of  a  canoe  from  Montreal  for  the  Outawacs,  at  the  risk  of 
being  stopped  if  the  ice  overtake  them  ;  of  which  I  have  no  doubt. 


'  Rliode  Ulaad.     Hun  ante  p.  8,12.  —  En. 


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Oi'der  appointing  a  Board  of  Trade  and  directing  the  ProcUmation  of 
King   WiUiam  and  Qtiem  Mary. 


[Board  of  Trade  Journal,  VI.  195.] 


At  the  Court  at  Whitehall,  the  IG""  of  February  168f.' 

Present.  —  The  King's  Most  Excellent  Majesty. 

His  Roy"  Highness  Prince  George  of  Denmark 


Lord  Privy  Seal 
Duke  of  Norfolk 
Marquis  of  Winchester 
L**  Great  Chamberlain 
Lord  Steward 
Lord  Chamberlain 
Earl  of  Shrewsbury 
Earl  of  Bedford 
Earl  of  Macklesfield 
Earl  of  Nottingham 
Lord  Viscount  Fauconberg 
Lord  Viscount  Mordant 

M'  Hamden. 


Lord  V.  Newport 
Lord  V.  Lumley 
Lord  B""  of  London 
Lord  Montagu 
Lord  Delamer 
Lord  Cliurchil 
M'  Bentinck 
M'  Sidney 
S'  Robert  Howard 
S'  Henry  Capel 
M'  Russell 
M'  Speaker 


The  Commluee  (br 
Trade  and  Planla- 
tiooa  appointed. 


It  is  this  day  ordered  by  His  Majesty  in  Council  that  the  Right  Hono"'*  the 
Lord  President,  The  Lord  Privy  Seal,  Lord  Steward,  Earl  of  Shrewsbury,  Earl 
of  Bath,  Earl  of  Nottingham,  Viscount  Fauconberg,  Viscount  Mordant,  Lord  Bishop  of  London 
Sir  Henry  Capel,  M'  Powle,  and  M'  Russell,  or  any  Three  of  them,  bee  and  are  hereby 
appointed  a  Committee  of  this  Board  for  Trade  and  Foreign  Plantations;  And  that  their 
Lordshipps  doe  meet  on  Munday  next,  the  IS'"  instant,  at  six  of  the  clock  in  th.^  evening  in  the 
Council  Chamber,  to  prepare  the  Drafts  of  Proclamations  for  Proclaiming  their  Majesties  in  the 
several  Plantations  and  for  continuing  all  persons  in  their  Employments  and  Offices  till  further 
order,  and  present  them  to  this  Board  for  His  Majesty's  approbation. 

^  King  Jam»  II.  abdicatcl  the  Crown,  on  ti.e  llM  of  December.  IfigS;  .t  on.  o'clock  in  the  morning  of  ^hioh  d«  h. 
quitted  the  K.^gdom.  King  W.ll.am  III,  and  Queen  Marv  H,  ncccpted  the  Crown  on  the  IS  Feiruary  168f  •  .0  that  Ih.re 
wa^  u.  fact,  an  interregnum  of  two  monthis  between  the  Bl.>l,eation  of  Jamk  II.  and  the  aoecaion  of  W.ll.aw  and  MAar 

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Or(hi'  in  Couiml  mi  the  State  of  the  PUntations,  &c. 

[PlantalloM  Of>n«nl  Enlrin,  XXXIII.  44.] 

Att  y*  Court  at  Hampton  Court  the  second  day  of  May  1GS9. 
By  the  Kings  most  Excellent  Maj'"  and  y  L"'  of  His  Majesty's  most  Hon""  Privy  Councill. 
Upon  reading  this  day  att  y  Board  a  Representacon  made  by  y  Right  Hon""  y  L<"  of  y 
Com-  of  Trade  and  Plantations  concerning  his  Maj'^'  Plantacos  in  reference  to  a  war  ^^^ 
France  m  the  words  following, 

May  it  please  your  Majesty 

^Wee  have  taken  it  into  consideracon  the  p'sent  state  of  yo'  Mnj«^'  Plantac6ns  w«"  relation  to 
y  war  with  France,  and  doe  most  humbly  rep'sent  to  your  Maj'>,  That  y  French  carry  on  a 
considerable  fishery  upon  y^  Banke  of  Newfuoundland,  from  which  their  ships  make  two  A'ovapes 
yearly  carrying  their  fish  to  France  and  y  Streights,  Wherein  y  disturbance  they  might 
receive  m  that  fishery  by  y  shipps  of  War  of  yo'  Maj'^  or  your  allies  iu  their  passage  too  & 
from  y  West  Indies,  would  be  of  great  Service  to  yo'  Mnj'^  and  p^judice  to  y  French,  which 
wee  doe  ikewise  humbly  propose  in  a  more  especial  manner  tor  y  fishery  of  Newfoundland  in 
which  Island  tliey  have  of  late  years  settled  divers  forts  and  Plantacons,  encroaching  upon  v' 
fishery  of  yo'  Maj--  subjects  and  your  Maj'-  Sole  Right  to  that  Country,  wherein  yo'  Mai 
subjects  doe  yett  reta.ne  a  very  considerable  Trade  and  fishery,  employing  a  great  number  of 
ships  and  sev'  thousands  of  seamen  yearly,  who  carry  the  fish  unto  y  Streights  and  bring  home 
effects  to  a  very  great  Valine,  whereby  your  Maj'>.  customes  are  very  much  encreas'd.  in 
consideration  whereof  wee  think  itt  will  very  much  conduce  to  yo'  Maj'>'  service,  that  a 
Squadron  of  Shipps,  or  att  least  a  speedy  convoy  be  sent  tluther,  either  to  disturb  y  French 
in  their  Settlem"  and  fishery,  or  to  protect  yo'  Ma'^'-  subjects  from  y  attempts  of  the  french, 
and  that  yo^  Ma'-  would  be  pleased  to  fortifie  one  of  the  Harbours  in  Newfoundland,  called  S' 
John.  Harbo'  which  may  be  efl-ected  att  a  small  expence,  and  serve  for  a  retreate,  in  case  of 
necessity  to  y  English  shipps  &  y  inhabitants  of  that  Island  during  the  Warr. 

Wee  do  further  humbly  submitt  to  yo'  Mat>''  consideration  y  speedy  selling  of  such  a 
government  in  New-England,  New  York  and  y  Jerseys,  as  upon  recalling  S'  Edin"  Andros 
may  enable  yo'  Maj'^'  Subjects,  who  are  very  numerous  in  those  parts,  not  only  to  oppose  by 
their  united  Forces,  the  French  of  Caflada  &  Nova  Scotia,  but  to  carry  on  such  further  designs 
as  yo^  Maj'"  may  iuid  requisite  for  yo'  Service,  without  which  union  and  Government  the 
French  may  easily  posses  themselves  of  that  Dominion  &  Trade  of  those  parts,  w">  are  so 
considerable  to  y»  Crowne, 

Wee  likewise  humbly  propose  to  your  Majeslie  the  speedv  sending  of  a  Governor  tr  Bermudas 
with  such  a  quantity  of  Arms,  AmmunicOn,  and  Stores  of  War,  as  the  security  of  that  place' 
may  require. 

Wee  further  take  leave  to  rep'sent  to  yo'  Maj"  y  Importance  of  yo'  Majv  Charriba  Islands 
and  more  especially  y  {.'sent  -  .mUtioii  of  S'  Christop"  Nevis  Antegoa  and  Mountserrat,  y' 
last  of  which  is  cheitly  inhabiud  by  Irish  papists,  &  one  half  of  S'  Xtophers  posses'd  by'  y 
French,  who  are  more  numerous,  mid  in  a  better  posture  of  defence,  then  yo'  Ma'"  Subjects 
inhabiting  y  other  part  of  that  Island ;  so  y'  yo'  Ma'"  speedy  care  and  directions,  will  be 
nec^-ssary  in  sonding  men  arms  and  uniuiiicon  to  their  succor,  since  otherwise  those  Islands  must 


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inevitably  fall  into  the  Eniniles  iiautls,  and  draw  alter  flieni  the  other  Islands  aforemenconed, 
to  y*  loss  of  y«  greatest  part  of  y«  ^n.-^ar  'I'rade  of  this  Kinjjdonie. 

Wei>  further  Imnihly  lay  before  your  Maj<>  that  y'  north  part  of  Ilispaniola,  y"  Islands  of 
Ash'  Petit  (iuaves,  &  Tarrudos  are  inhabited  by  y«  French  and  the  reeeptaele  of  great  numbers 
of  Trivateers,  who  may  by  their  nei,srhI)ourhood  to  Jamaica  &  further  sueeors  from  France,  not 
only  intercept  y"  Trade  of  y'  your  IMaj'^'  Island,  but  possess  themselves  of  it  also,  unless 
speedily  secur'd  by  a  squadron  of  ^hijips,  to  be  forthwith  s<'nt  into  the  West  Indies,  which 
wee  humbly  conceive  absolutly  necessary  for  yo>-  Ma">'  Service,  since  either  party  who  shall  be 
superior  at  Sea  in  those  parts  will  in  all  proliabillity  prevaile  att  land. 

Lastly  wee  cannot  but  humuly  fake  notice  to  yo'  Maj'-''  that  as  Mrryland,  Pensilvania,  & 
Carolina  are  ])roprieties  of  great  extent  in  America,  which  do  not  hold  themselves  subject  to 
yo'  Ma'>'  Imediate  Govennn'  nor  render  any  ace'  to  yo'  Ma'''  of  their  proceedings,  yo"'  Maj'» 
would  please  in  this  conjuncture  to  give  such  directions  as  may  better  secure  yo'  Maj""  interests 
in  those  parts,  and  put  them  into  a  condition  of  defence  ag"  y"  enimie. 

All  which  is  most  humbly  submitted  to  yo'  Maiestv 
Councill  Chamber  .  j      j 

26  April  lOSi). 

His  Majesty  in  Council  was  pleased  to  ord',  &  it  is  hereby  ord--"  that  y'  Rt.  Ilon"!-^  y«  L'"  of 
y  Com"'  for  Trade  and  PIantac6na  doe  consult  w'"  y'  IV  Hon'>'''  y«  Con'iis"  for  Executing  tlie 
oiTice  of  I/  High  Admiral  about  y'  sending  of  shi|)ps  to  y'  West  Indies,  and  know  from  the 
s-"  Coni-^  what  shii)s  may  be  speedily  goti  ready  for  y'  Service;  And  it  was  further  ordered  y' 
their  Lop"  do  likewia<>  consider  of  men,  Anna  and  Amunition  to  be  dispatched  to  S'  Xtophers 
as  also  to  propose  to  his  Ma'^'  y'  names  of  fit  p'sons  to  be  sent,  as  Govern'''  to  y'  Plantacos,  & 
what  may  be  iitt  to  be  done  for  his  Ma'"  service  in  y'  p'sent  conjuncture,  as  well  for  settling  y 
Gov'  of  New-England,  iNew-York,  &  y  Jerzys  as  for  Securing  his  Mr'"  Intereat  in  y'  Severall 
proprietys  in  America. 

Charles  Montaoue. 


<    !■     >     ■!    » 


Lieutenant  Oavernor  Mehohm  and  Council  of  Netv-York  to  the  Hoard  of  Trade. 

[K»w-Tork  Enlry,  II.  18T.] 

May  It  Please  y"^  Honors  ' 

We  have  received  from  severall  parts  most  various  Reports  concerning  the  present  state  of 
Aflairs  in  Europe,  and  in  particular  of  the  unparaleld  changes  in  England,  Yet  to  this  very 
day  alltogether  destitute  of  any  certainty  which  we  hope  to  receive  ere  long,  in  the  mean 
while  we  have  thought  it  our  duty  by  this  opportunity  (or  to  give  your  Honor  some  Acc«  of 
the  troublesome  state  and  con.lition  of  this  Government,  your  Honor  will  find  bv  the  enclosed 
summons  and  Declaration  upon  what  pret<-nce  some  of  the  Inhabitants,  Merchants  @  Gentry 
of  I>oston  and  places  adjacent  liave  throwne  down  all  inam.er  of  Government  there  @  set  up 
for  themselves,     They  have  also  seized  the  Govern'  S'  Edmond  Androa,  with  severall  of  his 


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Councill,  officers  @  Gentlemen,  vv''  still  are  kept  In  close  Custody  @  Prison,— Disbanded 
the  Htunding  Militia,  and  in  fine  it  is  reported  suffer  the  Rabble  to  comn;"tt  sevcrall  Insolencies. 

The  Colonies  of  Road  Island  and  Conneeticutt  have  followed  their  steps,  and  it  is  reported 
have  chosen  for  then  selves  also  new  Governors.  In  so  much  that  this  part  of  the  Dominion 
was  only  inclined  to  rest  at  Peace  and  Quiet  till  orders  do  arrive  and  would  undoubtedly  so 
continue  unless  the  seed  of  Sedition  had  been  blown  from  thence  to  some  of  the  outward 
Skirts  of  this  I'rovince. 

And  at  fn-st  in  Suffolk  County  being  the  East  end  of  Long  Island,  all  Magistrates  and 
Military  ollicers  werc^  put  out  by  the  people  and  other  chosen  by  them.  The  same  Pattern 
was  also  followed  by  Queens  Coimty  and  County  of  Winchester.'  This  would  not  satisfy 
them,  but  upon  hoix-s  to  fnid  the  Inhabitants  of  this  City  divided,  and  on  a  fair  pretence  to 
be  exceedingly  concerned  and  zealous  for  the  safety  of  this  City  and  Fort  against  any  attack 
or  Invasion  of  the  French,  Great  part  of  their  Militia  hath  taken  up  arms,  and  are  now  come 
at  or  near  Jamaica  abt  fourteen  miles  from  this  place  in  order  if  they  could  to  make 
themselves  Masters  of  this  City  @  Fort  to  Plunder  (as  it  is  fear")  this  City  or  at  least  such 
members  as  they  would  see  cause  to  expose  to  the  Rabble. 

And  to  that  end  severall  of  them  with  the  assistance  of  some  ill-aHijcted  and  restless  spiritts 
amongst  us,  used  all  imaginable  nieanes  to  stirr  up  the  Inhabitants  of  tliis  City  to  sedition 
and  Rebellion,  But  (Jod  be  thanked  who  has  blessed  our  Endeavors,  that  we  have  hitherto 
prevented  their  dangerous  designs,  but  know  not  how  long  we  shall  be  able  to  resist  their 
further  attempts 

But  now  were  a  new  alarmed  from  All)any  that  some  Indians  in  that  County,  were  jealous 
of  this  (jovernmenf,  and  that  some  insolencys  had  been  committed  by  them,  occasion''  as  we 
suppose  by  meanes  of  some  libells  and  falsehoods  lately  come  from  Boston  possessing  the 
Indians  with  fear  that  S^  Fdmond  Andros  had  joyn-i  with  the  French  of  Canada  to  cut 
them  oil". 

It  is  most  certain  that  the  (iovernor  of  Canada  will  not  slip  this  opportunity  to  Inflame 
those  jalousies  and  by  all  fair  (a)  jjlausible  nieanes  endeavour  to  unite  our  Indians  to  himself, 
w^""  would  tend  to  the  utter  Ruin  of  all  the  F.nglisli  settleun-nts  on  this  Continent 

Therefore  we  shall  not  be  wanting  to  use  our  titnuist  endeavour  for  removing  of  s"  Jcaloi'sies 
and  flu-  securing  our  Five  Cantons  and  Warlike  Indian  Nations  to  ourselves 

In  the  midst  of  all  these  troubles  within  ourselves,  we  were  dayly  alarmed  w""  Rumours  of 
Warr  with  France,  which  occasioned  a  resolve  to  be  made  for  the  new  fortifying  of  this  City 
since  all  the  fornu'r  (for  what  reason  we  know  not)  are  sutlered  to  fall  to  mine,  if  not  for  some 
part  demolished  But  how  to  raise  any  money  for  the  accomplishing  of  any  such  Fortifications 
no  way  could  be  foinid  to  resolve  us  therein  as  oin-  condition  is  now 

At  this  very  jimcture  of  time  began  severall  Merdiants  to  dispute  the  paying  of  any  Customs 
and  other  duties,  as  illegally  establised  and  seeing  that  it  was  not  possible  to  put  a  stop  to 
their  Currant  or  to  uphold  the  Revenue  on  the  sann-  Foot  we  convened  all  the  civil  Magistrates 
and  military  ollicers  of  this  City,  and  with  their  consent  and  advise,  did  order  that  the 
said  Revenue  arising  by  the  Customs  Kxcise  and  Weighhoiise  from  the  first  day  of  this 
instant  month  of  May  sh''  be  applied  towards  the  paying  and  defraying  of  the  Charges  of  s"" 
Fortifications,  by  which  mernes  we  hope  in  some  manner  to  preserve  the  said  Revenue 

The  Collector  Matthew  Piowman  has  been  ever  since  the  iio""  day  of  March  last  daily  called 


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hr^. 


upon  to  give  in  his  acct.  of  tlie  Revenue  till  said  date  according  to  order,  and  since  he  hath 
-litherto  delayed  to  perform  said  order,  As  also  for  the  more  security  we  thought  it  most  safe 
to  call  out  Ins  hands  and  secure  in  the  Fort  what  little  money  of  the  Revenue  and  the  County 
lax  was  m  h,s  hands,  which  is  sealed  up  hy  himself  in  a  chest,  the  auditor  is  now  bnsie  in 
auditing  said  accompts,  but  our  time  being  wholly  taken  «p  in  keeping  all  things  in  order, 
must  be  sent  oy  the  next  opportunity. 

In  all  these  Revolutions  and  troubles  we  have  been  deprived  of  all  advise  &  assistance  of 
any  other  members  of  the  Councill,  so  that  all  the  burthen  in  this  present  conjuncture,  has 
only  lam  on  these  few  members  residing  at  New  York. 

We  sent  a  letter  to  Governor  Andros  since  his  confinement,  as  also  one  to  Simon  Broadstreet 
&  Wait  Wmthorpe  Esq""  at  Boston  but  have  received  no  answer 

This  part  of  the  Governm'  is  by  occasion  of  -nid  revolutions  deprieved  from  its  free  course 
of  Justice  since  the  Judges  appointed  for  this  circuit  a.o  also  in  custody  at  Boston,  by  which 
meanes  many  here  suffer  exceedingly  both  in  person  &  estates 

It  would  be  now  also  very  needful  for  to  lay  open,  how  fatall  it  hath  been  to  this  city  and 
the  Province  of  New  York  for  to  be  annexed  to  that  of  Boston,  which  if  it  had  continued 
would  have  occasioned  the  totall  ruin  of  tl  e  Inhabitants  of  said  Province 

But  since  we  conjecture  that  the  presei  t  conjuncture  of  the  Affairs  in  Generall  will  not 
admit  of  an  immediate  redress  we  shall  theiefore  not  trouble  your  Honor  at  present  therewith 
only  hoping  and  most  humbly  praying  that  vhe  Inhabitants  of  this  province  may  receive  that 
common  Justice,  that  nothing  be  determine.l  to  their  disadvantage  before  the  severall 
gnevances  of  this  Province  be  heard.  And  that  your  Honor  will  be  pleased  to  make  such 
their  complaints  known  to  such  as  may  be  able  to  give  relief  therein  till  we  can  receive 
certain  Intelligence  and  needfull  orders  which  wo  daily  expect  and  shall  in  the  Inter'  remain 

May  it  please  y  Honor 

Y'  Hon"  most  humble  Serv" 
The  Lieu'  Gov:  @  Councill  now  residing  in  New  York 

FuANCis  Nicholson 
Fred:  Flypsb 

Stk    CouUTtANDT 

'W.  Bayard 
Inclosed  is  also  a  copy  of  a  pass  which  shews  what  title  they  take  upon  them. 

'  N.  Bayard.  — Ed. 


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Bednration  of  the  FreeMikrs  of  Safolk  cmnty,  Long  Island. 

[New-York  rapen,  D.  II.  I'll),] 

The  declaration  of  the  Freehohh-rs     lul  Inhahitants  of  the  County  of  Suffolk 
upon  Long  Island  in  the  Territory  of  New  England. 

1".  Being  alarmed  by  a  printed  declaration  at  Boston  the  IS""  last  of  the  Gentlemen  March" 
and  country  adjacent,  manifesting  the  grounds  of  their  seizin,,-  the  Gov'  and  Govern*  into  their 
hands,  wishing  all  others  their  neighours  to  follow  them;  and  our  Country  of  England's 
example  for  securing  our  English  nations  liberties  and  propertyes  from  Popery  and  Slr.very, 
and  from  the  Intented  invasion  of  a  fbraign  French  design  and  more  than  '1  arkish  crueltys, 
by  relation,  already  acted  upon  severall  of  our  nation,  am!  others  of  our  neighboures  in  the 
West  Indies,  and  parllcularly  Italia.  And  we  being  perso  is  of  all  others  our  neighbours,  who 
have  groaned  under  the  heavy  burdens  imposed  upon  us  by  an  arbitrary  jiower  for  a  e onsiderable 
time  together,  n'ilhout  the  lest  mole-'lation  on  our  parts,  and  being  under  the  like  circumstances 
of  being  invaued  by  a  forraign  ennemy,  .vhich  the  other  English  America  is  alarmed  which 
moved  us  to  do  something  at  this  time  for  our  own  self  preservation  being  without  any  to 
depend  on  at  present,  till  it  jileases  (!od  to  order  better. — 

2>«i'r.  Therefor  we  esteem  it  our  bounden  duty  to  use  all  lawful  endeavoiirs  for  securing  our 
bead  quarters  of  New  York  and  Albany  forts,  and  'ill  other  fortifications,  and  the  same  to  put 
into  the  hands  of  those  whom  we  can  confide  in,  nil  fuHlier  ordu  from  the  parliament  in 
England. 

3"!/.  We  also  think  it  our  duty  to  r..se  our  best  endeavours  for  the  redemption  and  securing 
of  all  snch  moneyes  as  has  been  lately  extorted  from  us  by  the  aforesaid  power ;  as  also  to 
secure  all  those  persons  reputed  to  be  the  ennemyes  of  the  peace  and  prosperity  of  our  country 
and  the  fundamental  laws  of  our  English  nation,  as  aforesaid  till  further  orders. 

Lastly:  We  firmly  beleive  that  lierein  we  have  endevoured  nothing  less,  than  what  mere 
duty  to  God  .-.nd  our  country  do'b  call  for  at  our  hands,  comittinf-:  our  enterprit.e  to  his  blessing, 
and  desire  all  our  nt-ifrhbours  to  join  with  us  in  praises  and  all  just  actions  for  the  prosperity 
and  8af>y  of  our  coun'ry  from  all  approaching  dangers.     Dated  in  .Southampton  May  3.  1G89. 

May  W\  Capf  Howell,  Southampton. 

Capt"  Wheeler,  Eacthampton 

Capt"  I'latt,  Huntington, 
gon  dowTi  to  demand  the  Fort  to  be  delivered  into  the  hands  of  such  persons  as  the  country 
aliall  chose. — 


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Mr.  Iian(foIj)h  to  the  Zords  of  Trade. 

I  Now  England,  V.  42.  ] 

To  the  Right  Hon''''  the  Lords  of  the  Committee  for  Trade  &  Foreign  Plnutacona. 

A  sliort  narrative  of  tlie  present  unsettled  state  of  His  Ma'"  territory  and 
dominion  of  New  Knglaud,  and  of  the  imminent  danger  of  its  helng 
overrun  by  the  French  Forces  in  Cannada,  if  not  timeiy  prevented :  humbly 
presented  by  Edward  Randolph. 

May  it  please  j'o''  Lordships. 

Upon  the  eightenth  day  of  Aprill  last  the  people  of  this  country  being  prepossessed  with 
strange  feares  and  jealousyes  against  S'  Edmund  Andros  (3ov'  and  some  of  the  members  of 
the  Council,  took  amies,  and  in  a  short  time  made  themselves  masters  of  the  fort  castle  and 
Rose  frigott.  They  sei/.ed  upon  the  Gov'  and  committed  him  to  strict  guard  in  the  Fort,  some 
they  sent  to  tlie  Castle,  and  imprisoned  me  and  others  in  the  common  goale  in  Boston.  The 
reasons  of  their  suddain  proceedings  are  published  in  their  printed  pajjcrs  herewith  humbly 
transmitted  N"  1.  -J. 

fcsince  which  nmch  time  hath  bin  spent  in  cimsulting  with  the  mobile  what  modell  of 
government  to  erect,  as  by  their  papers  N»  ;J.  4.  But  your  Lordi"  will  finde  by  their  paper 
IS'"  ■').  that  they  intend  to  reassume  and  act  according  to  the  rules  of  their  former  Charter 

My  Lords.  There  were  some  persons  inhabitants  of  Boston  attending  last  yeare  at 
Whitehall'  who  under  pretence  of  grievances  and  hardships  put  upon  them  by  the  (Jovern', 
laboured  by  all  meanes  to  sett  aside  the  government  as  it  was  then  established,  and  to  obtaine 
contirmaciin  of  their  former  Charter  from  tlie  late  King  James,  and  had  so  farr  insinuated 
themselves  into  the  good  opinion  of  Father  IVlers  and  8''  Thomas  i'owis  late  Attorney  Gen", 
that  by  tiie  assistance  of  M'  iireut  of  the  Temple,  their  solicitor,  they  obtained  a  report  from 
Sir  Thomas  I'owys  to  the  then  Lords  of  the  Connnittee  for  Tra<le,  in  their  favour,  that  their 
former  Charter  was  illegally  vacated;  a  duplicate  whereoi'  they  transmitted  to  their  party  in 
Boston,  with  assurance  of  obtaining  a  Charter  with  larger  power;  and  they,  in  confidence  of 
their  Agents  good  successe  and  impatient  of  further  dehiys,  revolteil,  and  thereby  anticipated 
by  ibrce  that  favour  they  would  not  tarry  to  receive  from  England. 

About  the  yeare  One  Thousand  Six  Hundred  Seventy  Eight  it  was  made  apparent  to  the 
Right  Hon'''''  the  Lords  of  the  Committee  for  Trade  by  the  opinion  of  S"'  Will'"  Jones  and 
S'  Francis  Wininglon  then  Atturney  and  Solicitor  (ien",  that  the  severall  articles  of  high 
misdemeanour  objected  against  the  (iovern"'  &  Company  o''  the  Massachusetts  Bay  in  New 
England  for  their  maleadministracon,  were  a  siillicient  ground  (if  proved)  for  his  Matye  to 
proceed  against  their  Charter  by  law;  sonn-  of  which  are  as  follows,  viz' — Coining  money 
without  His  Ma"'  permission ; — Tradeing  contrary  to  y'  Acts  of  Navigacon,  whereby  His 
Ma'>'  revemie  was  greatly  impaired  (as  was  made  appeare  by  the  peticDU  of  severall  eminent 
Merchants  of  London  presented  to  His  Mat'  in  Council,)  Not  allowing  those  or  any  other 
Acts  of  Parliament  to  be  in  force  with  them  imless  soe  declared  in  their  Gen"  Assemblv;  — 

'  Rovprciul  Inckkase  Matiieu  wiis  sent  to  Eiigliiiul  in  April,  1(188,  at  ngent  for  tho  province  of  Mttssndiusctta.  II« 
i>mlmrked  at  uijflit  anil  in  disgniso  to  avoid  tliu  sorvico  of  a  writ  wliioti  Unndolpli  had  taken  out  against  him.  ijaniuel 
Kowel,  Elisha  Hutchinson,  and  Kiehard  Wharion,  unitixl  with  him  in  Loudon,  llutchinton't  IJittori/  of  ifaiiachuttit;  I., 
3(18.  367.     Chalmtrt'  Political  Annali,  407.  —  Kd. 


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Denying  appenlns  from  their  Courts  to  Engliind ;— Lnyin^'  Customer  upon  th«  goodH  of  His 
Ma'J"  subjects  (not,  freemen  of  the  eohmv)  iho'  im|)orte<l  direetly  from  Kn-hinii ;  — And  for 
prosecntini?  by  Ones,  imprisonment,  whipping,  banishment  &  putting  to  death,  His  Ma'»« 
subjects  for  nnitters  in  religion.  All  which  were  confessed  by  their  Agents  in  tlieir  petition 
to  His  Mav  during  their  attendance  at  Court  to  answer  the  complaints  of  M'  Mason  and 
M'  Gorge  for  invadeing  their  Provinces  of  New  Hampshire  and  Maine  in  New  England. 
Whereupon  S'  Kobert  Sawyer  then  Attnrney  Cen"  was  ordered  by  the  Lords  of  the  Committee 
for  Trade  to  bring  a  Writt  of  Quo  Warranto  agninst  their  Cliarter,  whh'h  for  those  severall 
oflencea  and  alsoe  for  refusing  to  submitt  to  such  a  regulacon  in  the  management  of  their 
government  so  as  all  His  Ma'>'  subjects  might  finde  equall  justice  amongst  them  ;  and  upon 
their  refusing  alsoe  to  plead  (tlio'  they  ha<l  all  favour  and  tinu?  allowed  them  to  make  their 
defence)  was  vacated,  and  a  commission  granted  to  severall  gentlemen,  members  of  their  late 
Council,  to  exercise  government  in  that  cohmy ;  of  w"^"  number  was  M' Rradstreet  (pre.:!ent 
I)retended  (Jovern'),  who  refused,  and  the  others  with  great  ditHculty  accepted  thereof,  as 
appeares  by  the  printed  paper  N"  (i. 

About  the  yeare  one  thousand  six  hundred  eighty  five  the  French  of  Canada  encroach.-d 
upon  the  lands  of  the  suhj.-cts  of  the  Crowne  of  Kngland,  building  forts  upon  the  heads  of 
their  great  Itivers,  3c  extending  their  bounds,  disturbed  the  inhabitants,  and  layd  a  clayme  to 
those  lands  which  for  many  ycarcs  hud  belonged  to  the  English;  anrl  under  i.reteuce  of  a 
right  to  the  sole  fishery  bet^^■ee^  the  degrees  oi'  forty  three  and  forty  six  North  latitude,  they 
seized  eight  New  Eiiglaml  ketches  loaden  with  fish  oft"  the  coast  of  Nova  Scotia,  took  away 
all  their  fish,  treated  the  masters  most  barbarously  and  afterwards  carryed  them  and  most  of 
the  ketclies  to  Hochell,  where  th.-y  wer.^  a  long  tiv,ir  imprisoned."  The  masters  came 
afterwards  from  thence  to  New  England.  I  then  assisted  them  in  their  appli.-acon  to  the 
Earle  of  Sunderland  and  to  the  Lord  I>rest()n,  then  Embassador  in  France;  hut  his  Lordship, 
though  he  pressed  the  matter,  could  obtaine  noe  redresse.  Whereupon  it  was  advised  -ind 
ordered  in  Council  that  the  three  small  Colonyes  of  Connecticott  New  riymouth  and  Rhode 
Liland,  not  able  to  make  any  defence  agai.  ^t  the  French,  together  with  thJl'i-oviiices  of  New 
Hampshire  and  Maine,  should  be  united  and  made  one  «'ntire  government,  the  better  to 
defend  themselves  against  invasion.  And  accordingly  a  commission  was  directed  to  S' 
Edmund  Andros  with  instniccons  to  take  them  all  under  his  care,  which  he  accordingly 
accepted  and  they  in  a  short  time  submitted  thereunto. 

The  French  about  Canada  intending  to  engrosse  the  whole  beaver  trade  to  themselves,  did 
in  the  time  of  peace  surpri/...  about  twenty  seven  of  the  chiefe  Captains  belonging  to  the  Five 
Nations  of  th.'  Indians  (traders  with  the  towne  of  Albany  in  the  governuumt  of  New  Yorke) 
who  had  subjected  themselves  to  the  Crowne  of  England  manv  veares  agoe  &  have  bin 
accounted  subjects  an<l  p'tected  both  by  the  Dutch  and  English  (jov^rnment  att  New  Yorke. 
And  accordingly  Coll.  Dongan  received  orders  from  England  to  assist  and  support  these  Five 
Nations  of  Indians  against  tlie  French;  and  certainly  they  had  destroyed  and  outed  the 
French  (uit  of  Canada,  had  not  Coll.  Dongan,  upon  the  insinuation  of  a  French  Jesuite,  kept 
the  Indians  (much  against  their  indinacons)  in  Albany,  maintained  at  the  Kings  charge  for 
severall  weeks;  in  which  time  the  French  Covern'  supplyed  his  forts  with  nil  sorts  of  stores 
and  p'visions  for  one  yeare  in  four  hundred  birch  canoes,  which  would  have  otherwise  fallen 
into  the  hands  of  our  Indians,  and  the  forts  alsoe  not  hmger  able  for  want  of  supplyes  to  hold 
out.  Coll.  Dongan  raised  men  in  New  Yorke,  which  he  kept  for  some  time  at  Albany,  and 
has  charged  for  that  expedition  about  six  thousand  four  hundred  pounds,  as  by  his  originall 


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account  appeares,  of  which  I  have  something  (when  in  England)  to  lay  before  your  Lordships. 
The  French  by  their  artifices  ohtain'd  at  our  Court  a  treaty  of  trade  and  commerce, 
betwcene  the  subjects  of  tlie  two  Crowns,  in  the  yeare  i  GSS.  wiiicii  tho'  very  disadvantagious 
to  the  English  in  those  parts  of  America,  yet  siuce  the  Provinces  of  New  Yorke  and  the 
Jerseys  have  bin  united  to  New  England  under  the  governm'  of  8'  Edmund  Andros,  that 
treaty  has  bin  duly  observed,  both  by  our  Indians  and  English,  but  not  generally  by  the 
French.  They  very  much  court  the  Five  Nations  of  Indians  to  submitt  to  the  government  of 
Canada,  and  by  tlieir  Jesuites  strangely  allure  them  with  their  beades  crucifixes  and  litle 
painted  Images,  gaining  many  new  converts.  One  Monsieur  Town-to'  a  French  ofKcer  from 
Canada  has  enlarged  *hc'.<-  pretensions  and  settled  a  Fort  and  garrison  upon  the  Lakes  on  the 
back  side  of  Carolina.  During  this  cessation  upon  the  treaty  of  peace  and  commerce,  they 
are  not  idle,  but  attempting  upon  the  English  interest  in  these  parts  of  the  world. 

About  August  last,  the  time  S'  Edmund  Andros  went  to  take  possession  of  the  government 
at  New  Yorke,  eleven  P'rench  Indians,  killed  five  of  our  Indians  neere  the  towne  of  Springfield 
and  soon  after  five  English  at  the  towne  of  Northfield  upon  Connecticutt  River;  they  Hed  to 
Canada,  and  tho'  knowne  by  name  and  demanded  by  .S'  Edmund  Aiulros,  yet  Marque 
d'Nonville  the  French  Governour  refused  to  surrander  them.  Soon  after  the  Indians  to  the 
Eastward  upon  a  misunderstanding  betwixt  them  and  the  English,  fell  upon  the  Englisii  townes 
in  the  I'rovince  of  Maine,  destroyed  their  corne  and  cattle,  burnt  their  houses,  killed  sonu'  and 
took  others  of  the  inhabitants  prisoners;  having  with  them  a  French  priest  in  their  counciils. 

'  llKMtv  i)it  TiiNTi  wnH  till'  SOU  1)1'  Oovi'iiior  Toiiti,  of  GuyuUi',  Niiiilcs,  who,  iiftcr  the  rovohitioii  in  that  kingJoni,  removfj 
with  Ilia  fiimily  to  I'ninci'.  Wi'  loiini  from  his  pitilioii  |nilili»ho.l  in  Sparku'  AmrriniH  lUiyrajihi/,  XI..  lio:),  that  ho 
I'lili-ri'il  tho  army  iix  .i  .inK'l,  in  which  i'ii|iiwity  he  wan  iniployi'd  in  tlu'  yiiiiM  10(18  un.l  lOiHI;  ho  nftcrwiinls  wrvod  as  n 
nu<l8hi|ininn  four  yeuns  and  niado  seven  pnin|uil(fM«,  four  on  hoard  Khi|w  of  unr  ami  tlircc  in  ifnllov".  While  at  Mesnina,  ho 
was  made  On|il«in-l.ieuti;nftnt.  When  the  enemy  altuekeil  the  [Hut  of  I.ibiiwo,  his  rinht  hand  wa«  shot  awny  by  a  grenade!, 
and  he  was  takeu  prisoner  and  comUlet^'il  lo  Melam-e,  where  he  was  detained  -ix  month.*  and  tlien  exehan^ed.  lie  next 
returned  to  Sicily  ami  made  a  eani|i»i«n  as  volunteer  in  the  galleyn,  and  when  the  troops  were  diwhar^e.l  at  the  peuee,  ho 
repaired  to  court,  where  he  was  fortunate  in  nainin«  the  protection  of  the  I'rinee  du  Conti,  who  recommended  him  to  I,a 
Salle,  with  whom  he  went  to  Canada  in  1«78.  lie  accompanied  this  eelehrat^'d  adventurer  to  the  Illinois  countrv,  whera 
he  erected  Fort  Crevecour,  and  thence  proceeded  with  him  in  liiH',;  in  his  famous  exploraticm  of  tlie  .Mississippi  river.  At 
the  termiruilion  of  these  discoveries,  he  rcn>aiued,  in  168H,  eonmmndant  of  I'orl  St.  Louis  ( I'eoria,  Illinois),  where,  in  16S1, 
he  repulsed  nn  attack  imide  by  a  parly  of  two  hundred  Iroipn.is.  He  vi»ited  t/uebec,  in  the  course  of  the  sanu'  year,  by 
orders  of  (iovernor  lie  la  Itarre ;  and  haviii);  relurn.d  to  Illinois  as  Captain  of  foot  and  Oovernor  of  Kent  St.  Louis,  he  set  out 
ap\\a  in  the  bc|,'inniui{  of  lti8(Hr7i,ir/.wu,  II.,  '.'.V.i,  says  IrtS.'i),  for  the  mouth  of  the  Mississippi,  in  search  of  his  chief,  U  Salle, 
who  was  expected  to  reach  that  <)uarter  by  sea.  His  search  proving  unsuccessful  he  relnrm.l,  and  in  1(187  brought  iloivii 
«  party  of  Illinois  to  thi'  aid  of  iJenonvill.'  in  his  attack  on  the  Seneeas,  where  he  coinmundcil  a  company  of  (.'anadiall^  and 
forced  the  enemy's  ambuseadc.  In  IfiSil  he  departed  for  Texas  in  sea-ch  of  the  remains  of  La  Sidle's  people,  but  havinu 
been  d.'serted  by  his  men,  he  was  obliRcd  to  relimiuish  his  .lesinn  when  within  si  ven  days'  inanli  of  the  Spanianls.  Ho 
■gain  Tisilcil  the  mouth  of  the  Mississippi  in  1700,  ami  aideil  Iberville  in  erectin«  a  fort  in  that  quarter,  where  he  wa« 
eiiiplnyed  several  years  Afterwards.  (If  the  date  of  his  death,  we  have  not  been  able  to  find  any  record,  lie  was  u  man  .if 
great  nerve  and  bravery,  and  exercised  a  powerful  inllucme  in  the  wesl.rn  country  whcr.'  he  was  known  by  the  soubri<|Uct 

of  "Brm  lie  /<r,"  or  the  •■  Iron  Hand,"  frtiin  a  knob  of  (hat   niclnl  which  I ni  ricd,  covered  wilii  leather,  as  a  sub.tilnte  f,,r 

the  haiul  he  had  lost.     With  Ihis  weapon  he  w..uld  dash  into  the  centre  of  nn  Indinii  mcU,..  and  at  n  blow  break  the  head 

that  eaine  in  contact  with  it.     Next  to  La  Salle  h ntrilmted  the  most  to  the  exploration  and  kio.wleil^e  „f  ihe  Mississippi 

valley.  A  lima,  vidumc  has  been  published,  entitled  "Uerniires  Dec.oiverU-s  dans  l'.\miri.|ue  heptentionuie  de  M.  .le  La 
Sale;  niiaes  an  jour  par  M.  le  Chevalier 'font i,  (loverrieur  ilu  Kort  .Siint  Ismis  atix  Ulinoi^  I'aris,  |)ili7  ;"  it  was  reprinted 
in  Am.t^rdttni  in  17J0,  an.l  in  the  r,\h  volume  of  the  Hecn.  i!  de  VoynRis  bu  Nord.  under  the  title  i.f  "licbiti.m  ile  U 
Isiuisinnne  et  du  Mi«si«sipi  par  !.■  riicvalicr  .le  T.mti,  (iovermur  .In  Fort  Suint  |,„n|s  nux  Islin.iis;"  ami  in  Lniflisli  a^  ".Vn 

Ac.ount  of  M.  !>.•  LaSall.'s  Last  F.xp..lition  an.l  liiseoveri.s  in  N.irlh  America;  pr nt.wl  to  Ihe  French  Kiii«  »n.|  publishe.l 

by  Chevalier  Tonti,  (iovermmr  of  Fort  St.  lAiuit,  in  the  rroviiice  of  Illiiioia.  Ma.le  Knijiish  frtMii  th»  iWii  original.  Lomlon, 
1098."     ChwIevoU,  howovcr,  wys  that  M.  de  Tonti  disavowed  Ihe  publication.  —  Ki>. 


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Upon  the  Goverao"  relume  from  Albany  to  Boston  (where  the  Five  Nations  of  Indians 
express'd  great  duty  and  obedience,)  finding  tlie  Indians  continiiing  to  make  spoil  upon  the 
English  plantacons,  it  was  ordered  in  Councill  that  a  considerable  force  should  be  raised,  and 
the  conduct  of  that  expedicon  was  oftt-red  upon  very  good  terms  to  Tlajor  Generall  Winthrop 
one  of  the  Councill ;  but  he,  unwilling  to  serve  His  native  couutrey,  and  others  also  refusing 
that  command,  the  Govemo'  undertook  that  difficult  fategue  in  the  depth  of  winter ;  and  tho' 
by  unusuall  mildness  of  the  winter  the  rivers  and  lakes  were  not  frozen,  so  as  his  men  could 
march  after  the  Indians  when  and  where  he  intended,  yett  they  were  wholly  restrained  from 
doing  any  dammage  to  the  English  townes,  by  Beverall  forts  built  by  him  so  advantageously, 
upon  the  rivers  and  passes.  Upon  the  first  frost  he  was  out  a  week  in  the  head  of  one  hundred 
and  twenty  good  men,  marching  a  foot  thro'  dismall  and  almost  impassable  swamps,  at  which 
time  were  taken  and  destroyed  about  tiiirty  Indian  canoes.  Some  lime  afler  a  party  of  one 
hundred  and  sixty  nu'n  marched  above  oim'  hundred  and  twenty  miles  right  up  into  the 
countrey,  in  a  deep  snow,  and  burnt  two  Indian  forts  from  whence  they  carried  corne  beaver 
ammmiition  and  goods  taken  from  finglish,  and  destroyed  and  brought  away  twenty  eight 
Indian  canoes,  and  reduced  them  to  the  use  of  their  bows  and  arrows  that  they  could  not 
much  longer  hold  out,  but  beg  their  lives  upon  any  termes,  had  not  some  merchants  in  Boston 
(Poster  &  Waterhouse)  chiefe  in  this  rebellion  (during  the  (Joverno"  absence  from  thence)  sent 
H  vessell  of  forty  tnnns  with  supplyes  of  powder,  sliott,  bread,  Indian  Corne,  and  English 
linnen  and  woollen  manufacture  to  trade  with  those  Indians  and  the  French,  betweene  Port 
Hoyall  and  I'enobscott,  who  were  alsoe  in  great  want. 

The  Gov«<Vno'  left  the  forces  to  the  Eastward  on  the  sixtenth  of  March  and  arrived  in  Boston 
about  a  week  after,  and  assoon  as  tlu)8e  souldiers  bad  notice  of  the  disturbance  in  Boston,  some 
forsooke,  others  revolted,  seized  upon  their  officers,  and  sent  them  bound  [irisoners  heither;  so 
that  all  that  countrey,  exteiuling  above  fourty  leagues  upon  the  sea  shore,  that  was  secured  in 
their  fishery  and  sawmills  is  now  ch'serted  and  lelt  to  the  ravage  of  the  barbarous  heathens, 
who  arc  already  come  down,  have  destroyed  and  burnt  some  forts  and  severall  dwelling 
houses  and  kill'd  some  of  Ihc  people  the  niiseral)le  inhabitants,  in  no  way  capable  to  preserve 
themselves  and  cattle  but  liy  lliglil. 

The  French  Inive  ai)ove  four  thousand  good  men  abmit  Canada,  ready  for  any  designe. 
I  expect  that  upon  the  newes  of  the  Uostoners  reassuming  their  old  government  (no  care 
being  taken  for  tiie  out  tov.nes  and  I'rovinces)  they  will  Joyni' with  the  Inilians.  and  in  a 
short  tinu' swallow  an<l  be  masters  of  that  part  of  the  Countrey  (not  long  since  granted  to 
the  French  West  India  Company  liy  patf-nl  Irom  their  King,)  and  then  being  possessed  of  our 
best  ports  &  harbours,  be  masters  of  all  the  great  masts  in  New  Knuhmd  and  will  infest  tho 
trade  of  other  the  English  I'orraine  plantaons :  the  |)revention  whereof  was  one  chiofe 
ground  of  putting  all  those  pi-tty  goverinnents  under  one  generall  Govemour. 

iMy  Lords.  Notwithstanding  all  the  pretensions  of  grievances  mencuned  in  their  papers, 
and  cryesof  opi)ression  in  the  Govern"  proceedin«s,  it's  in>t  the  person  of  S' Edmuint  Andros, 
but  the  government  itself,  they  designe  to  have  renu)ved,  that  they  may  freely  trade  ;  and 
thereli>re  urge  a  necessity  of  His  Ma"'  grant  l<>r  a  new  or  cnnlirming  their  old  charter. 

I  take  leave  liunibly  to  rfpi.-scnt  to  yo'  Lonlshipps  that  the  bottom  and  plain  truth  of  the 
whole  nnilter  of  complaint  aganist  His  .Majestyes  immediate  government  from  England  urisei 
upon  the  following  reasons, 

1"  Mecause  Kince  the  vacating  their  chart,  r  they  have  bin  kept  from  the  breoch  of  the 
Acts  for  Trade  and  .N'nvigaeon,  encuutitgi-d  by  their  former  government  to  trade  to  France 


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Holland  Spninc  Scotland  and  Ireland,  briiiffing  the  oomniodityes  of  those  Kingdomes  directly 
to  Boston,  jiayinu;  only  a  small  ciistome  Cor  the  support  of  their  own  govern:nent,  and  alsoo 
carrying  Mie  pinntncon  conunodityes  directly  to  those  kingdonies,  withoiit  ever  touching  at  or 
paying  the  custonies  in  England  as  the  law  requires.  'I'liey  are  restrained  from  setting  out 
privateers  who  for  many  yeares  together  rohhed  the  Spanish  West  Indies  and  brought  great 
hootyes  to  Hosfon  ;  and  also  they  durst  not  during  the  (Jovernour's  time,  harbour  pyratts. 
This  place  was  the  common  receptacle  of  pyratis  of  all  nations. 

a""*.  Abt)ut  firteene  yeares  agoe  Captain  1'  Moin  a  Frenchman  hroughi  in,  two  or  three  very 
rich  Dutch  prizes  worth  above  one  hundred  thousand  pounds.  INI'  Hichard  Wharton  ono  of 
the  Agents  soliciting  for  the  Charter  (if  in  Kngland)  was  L'Moins  Attnrney.  He  was  n  great 
undertaker  for  pyratts  and  promoter  of  irregular  trade.  I  forbear  to  trouble  yo'  Lordshijjs 
with  the  instances  of  any  more  pyratts  who  have  bin  received  and  p'tected  by  some  now  in 
the  i»resent  government. 

;i'<  'riiey  have  bin  restrained  from  triideing  with  the  Trench  at  Newfoundland,  by  express 
order  from  the  Commiconers  of  Mis  Matyes  Custonies,  which  very  much  enraged  those 
merchants  who  traded  in  great  quantityes  for  brandy  and  other  French  goods,  brought  thither 
directly  t'rom  France. 

4  Their  liberty  of  coining  money  is  taken  away  which  encouraged  pyratts  to  bring  their 
plate  hither,  because  it  coidd  be  coined  ami  conveyed  in  great  parcclls  undiscovered  to  he 
such.  M'  Sewell  another  of  the  Agents  attending  in  Kngland  was  Master  of  the  Mint,  and  a 
looser  by  putting  th.it  down. 

6'»  The  >!inisters.  who  in  their  GovenmnMit  were  chicle  in  advising  and  din-cting  mutters 
of  publiqm«  import,  as  well  in  electing  Magistrates  as  in  nmkeing  laws  and  what  else  did 
relate  to  the  government,  and  now  chiefe  in  contriving  &  setting  on  foot  this  generall  revolt 
and  subversion  of  the  govcnnneni ;  were  not  consulted  with. 

Their  present  practice  since  their  revolt  is  a  sullicicnt  demonstrncon  of  what  they  intend  to 
doe  when  they  receive  a  Charter.  They  have  already  sett  at  liberty  several!  pyratis 
imprif.mied  in  the  connnon  gaol.-,  who  robbM  a  Spanish  ship  loiul<<n  with  about  four  thousand 
Spanish  hydcs,  money,  plate,  and  rich  commodityes,  which  they  brought  into  this  countrey, 
murthered  eight  tA'  the  men,  &  brought  with  them  two  Spanish  captives,  who,  with  the 
confession  of  some  in  their  company  at  sea,  have  made  undenyable  proofe  of  it  j  and  they 
have  liberty  to  sell  their  hydes  and  go  abcmt  their  business;  ninco  which  the  pyratts  have  acid 
the  two  Spanish  witnesses  in  this  towne. 

Three  privateers  arc  now  tilting  out  lor  the  Spanish  West  Indies. 

Five  Ministers  of  Hoston.  viz'  .Moode,'  Allen,'  Young,  Mather,'  W'illard,*  and  Milburn  an 
Anabaptist  Minister,  were  in  the  Councill  Chamber  (m  the  eighteenth  of  ApriU  when  the 
Govern'  ami  myselfe  were  brought  out  ol  the  Fort  before  them,  writeing  orders,  and  were 
authors  of  some  of  their  printed  papers. 

My  Lords.  I  am  kept  very  iiihiimaiiely  and  the  rJovernoiir  worse,  whose  packetl  sent  by 
exprcsse  order   from  Whil.-liall   and    letters  of  both  publick  und  private  concernes  of  bin  and 

/.,"T*"k ''",'"  '  ■)!"""'■  '  ''•"•«^"«'"'"""'  •""•!"'••••  "HKi„„!ly  ..f  l>..rt,mo,itl,,  N.w  ll„„|„|.in.,  ,,..1  .ft.r»,.„l.  .«i.t„„ 
of  the  fir.t  oh.irch  in  llo.t..n,  tfrn.limtr,)  nt  llni-,«r.l  „,  ifi.vt,  ,n.t  .lio.l  Julv  4.  mu7   «ji«l  A4  _Isi. 

•  R,v,r..r.l  .I,M»  A..rs,  ,  «r-,l„„...  ..f  (.,for.l.  Kn^Un.!,  o.n.o  U.  AMMirl...  in   imij      ll-  ,li...l,  wl.il,.  mi„i.„.r  of  ,1...  HrM, 
(onKn,r«li,.n«l  .Imirli  ii<  lt,..t,.„,  S,  i.t.nilM-r  '.'.>,  It  1(1,  nHml  7S  y>-i.r».  —  Kn. 

•  Hrvrrrn.l  Oirrnx  MiviirK   Untrh 

•  R.T.r»n.l  S*m  ...  W,u.*.n,  of  th,  OM  «,uth  .hurch.  Bo.l„n.  .nd  pr«.i.l.nl  of  H^rr.rd  ««ll.«^  wh.r.  h.  ,r..l...t.d  m 


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mino,  lire  Mtop'd  und  opeii'd  by  S'  William  I'liipn,  who  says  tlic  (Jovunr  in  u  rogue  und  shall 

iiol  have  his  packclls  nor  IcttorH,  and  pnMcndH  an  ordor  for  ho  doing  nnd  keeps  them  from  uh. 

1  Inunhly  iiitreat.  (h.>   favour  oil"  your  l.ordshipH  tiial,  I  he  not  expoNcd  here  to  the  malice  of 

those   who,  for  my   faithfull   service   to  the  (Browne  for  fourteen  yeare.s  in  this  eouulrey,  uro 

beeomi*  my  enemyes ;  hut  ruth.-r,  il'  yo'  Lordships  please,  that  they  nuiy  he  commanded  to 

send  over  me  and  my  accusers  to  Kngland,  to  answer  what  they  iiave  to  charge  me  with. 

I   iiave  many  things  (relaleinjf  to  the  well   h.-ing  of  this  count rey)  of  great  import  to  His 

Ma""  service,  which,   being  now  a  closse  prisoner  and  all  my  papers  und  materiull  writcingd 

kept  from  me,  I  am  in  no  condition  to  transmitt  to  yo"  Lordsliips,  l)ut  expect,  with  patience 

by  your  l.,ordships  direccons  for  ii  speedy  opportunity  for  so  doing. 

All  which  is  Immhly  submitted  by 

,,  ,        ,  Edw.  Uandolfii. 

from   the   Common   (Jaole  in 

Boston  the  :;,'!).  of  May  l()89. 

Indors«(l  "  Ifec''  from  M'  Handolph 
"  ;i  .lulv.  i()s;i." 


Adlrem  of  the  Afilitia  of  New -York  to    William  and  Mary. 


[Now.  York  raprn,  U.  M.  101.  ] 

'I'o  their  Most  Sacred  Majesties,  William  King  uiul  Mahv  Uueen  of  England  France  and 
Ireland  ettc.  The  humble  address  of  the  Millitia  and  of  the  inhabitants  of  the  City  of 
New  York  in  America. — 

Although  wee  your  Mnjeslies  dutiful  loyall  and  obedient  subjects  have  not  yet  Ueceived  the 
honor  to  have  your  MajesticH  proclaiuu'd  auunigst  us,  no  shijips  us  yet  being  arrived  to  us  from 
Kngland  to  our  jfical  sorrow,  yet  wee  haveing  by  way  of  Marbadoes,  rec''  the  joyful  news 
ami  umlouhted  salisfacticm,  that  your  .Majeslys  heiuK  proclainuMi  Kiim  of  Kngland  France  and 
Ireland,  wee  can  not  forbear  to  prostrate  (uirselves  with  all  submissitm  at  your  Koyall  feet, 
and  to  expresse  (uir  e.xceedin;^  joy  at   your  so  happy  acccHsion  to  the  crown  of  your  Fxcell' 

Majesti<'s;  hlcNsiiiK  the  great  (iod  of  lu'aven  I  .•arlii  who  has  pleased  to  make  your  Majesty 

so  happy  an  instruuH-ut  in  our  deliverance  from  Tyranny,  popery  and  slavery,  ami  to  put  it 
into  your  Koyall  breasts  to  undertake  so  glorious  a  W(uk  towards  the  rceslablishment  and 
preservation  of  the  true  proleslant  |{elii,'iou,  liherly  ami  properly,  had  we  tho  in  so  remote 
n  i)art  of  the  world,  presumed  to  hope  lo  he  partakers  of  that  blessing,  we  having  tilsu  long 

groaned  under  the  same  oppressi having  I i  governed  of  late,  most  part,  by  papists,  who 

had  in  a  most  arbitrary  way  subverted  our  ancient  priviledges  nuiking  us  in  effect  slaves  to 
their  will  contrary  to  the  laws  of  F.nglnnd ;  und  this  wuH  chiefly  eflected  by  these  who  nre 

kimwn  enuemi.'s  t. r  IJellKiou   and   liberty;    yi-t    we  have  with  all  hiiudilfness  submitted 

ourselves  thereto,  not  doidiliug  but  the  great  (Jod  would  in  his  own  linu'  send  us  deliverance, 
which  we  now  see  ho  ha|)pily  eH'ected  by  your  Koyal  self,  who  with  our  most  gracious  Uueen 
Mary  wo  pray  Ainiighty  God  long  io  bless,  prosper  mid  continue  over  us.     Now  wo  your 


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•J5R*. ' 


Majesties  most  loyall  subjects  being  not  only  encouraged  but  invited  by  your  Royall  declaration 

at  your  first  arrival  in  England,  as  alsoe  since  by  the  unanimous  declaration  of  the  Lords 

spiritual  and  temporal  assembled  at  Westminster  thought  it  our  bounden  duty  to  do  our 

endevour  to  preserve  and  secure  ourselves,  and  to  preserve  our  being  betrayed  to  any  forraigne 

Ennemy,  which  we  have  done  without  any  lett  or  hindrance  or  any  molestation  to  any  person 

by  taking  possession  in  your  Majesty's  names  of  the  fort  of  this  citty  — disarming  some  few 

papists  therein  and  do  keep  and  gjiard  s"  fort  against  all  your  Majesties  enuemies  whatsoever 

until  such  time  your  Majesty's  Royall  will  shall  be  further  known,  wholly  submitting  ourselves 

to  your  Majestyes  pleasure  herein.— Yet  we  had  not  presumed  to  have  done  this  before  we 

had  your  Majestyes  Royal  order,  but  that  we  were  under  jnost  just  fears  and  jealousyes 

to  have  been  betrayed  to  our  ennemy  —  Our  late  Governour  Sir  Edmund  Andross  executing 

a  most  arbitrary  commission  procured  from  the  late  King,  most  in  command  over  us  being 

bitter  papists;  our  Lieut:  Gov' Capt"  Nicholson,  altho  a  pretended  protestant,  yet,  contrary 

both  to  his  jiromises  and  pretences,  countenancing  the  ro])iHh  party,  denying  to  exclude  both 

Officers  in  the  custom  house  and  Souldiers  in  th.>       I,  being  most  Papists,  contrary  to  the 

known  laws  of  England,  altho  he  was  often  (hereto  .solieited,  and  the  Companies  of  our  train 

bands  keeping  guard  in  the  s""  fort  being  threatened  by  the  said  Lieut:  (!ov:  Capt"  Nicholson 

for  acting  nothing  beyond  their  duty  in  the  said  fort  of  the  said  City  and  County,  placing  a 

sentinnell  at  a  certain  sally  port  in  the  said  fort  where  we  might  jusliy  suspect  an  ennemy  to 

enter,  and  at  some  other  convenient  places  which  required  the  same,  which  he  refuseing, 

entertaining   secretly  at   the  sauu'  time  severall    souldiers  wholly  strangers  to    the  Towno 

being  some  Irish  into  the  Garrison  and  threatuiug  our  Serjeants  and  [one]  of  the  officers'  only 

upon  reasonable  aplicatiou  to  him  made  to  pistol  them  with  unreasonable  e:;pressions  to  fire 

the  town  about  our  ears  or'words  to  that  eflect,  and  of  (he  rash  hasty  and  furious  expressions 

and  threats  against  us  for  so  acting,  our  duty  civilly  and  with  submission  all  which  for  the 

preservation  of  our  lives  and  estates,  and  in  order  to  be  able  to  defend  ourselves  against  any 

forraigne  or  domestic  ennemy,  and  for  the  preservation  of  our  Religion,  liberty  and  property, 

we  have  been  fain  to  do,  and  now  do  wilii  all  Kubmission  lay  ourselves  at  the  feet  of  your 

sacred   Majestyes,   humbly  imploring   your   Majestyes  favor   and    protection    assuring   your 

Majestyes  our  only  design  and  iu(eii(ions  was  to  secure  ourselves  and  country  to  be  wholly 

devoted  to  your  Maj'J"'  will  and  pleasure  in  the  disposeing  of  our  (iovern';  to  which  we  are 

ready  with  all  Loyalty  and  obedience  to  submit,  and  wo  shall  always  be  petitioners  to  (he 

throne  of  heaven  that  '  Jod  would  bless  your  Maj""  with  a  hmg  and  iiappy  reign  over  us,  and 

with  a  succeeding  issue  to  sit  on  the  throne  of  their  ancestors  whilst  the  world  endureth  — 

dated  at  New  York  the     day  of  June  J(5S!). — 

'  Lieut  Ui!«Diuci  CrT«^  of  Cupuin  De  Peytter'i  eompany.  Docummtary  Hittorji  <tf  Ktu-York,  8vo.,  11.,  10,  11,  12.    Bne 

pout  p.  BBS.  —  Ed. 


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The  Council  of  New-Yorh  to  tlie  Earl  of  Shrewsbury. 

[  New- York  Kntrjr,  II.  200.  ] 

^,      .  New-York  1089  June  lO"- 

May  it  pleaHe  your  Lopp' 

By  the  Shipp  Beaver  John  Corhet  master  who  departed  hence  about  the  middle  of  May, 
wee  gave  y'  Lopp  an  account  of  the  deplorable  state  and  condition  of  the  Government  as  p' 
the  enclosed  Copie  may  appear,  since  we  have  about  five  days  past  by  Gazetts  and  some 
Letters  and  passengers  from  Barbadoes  and  Boston,  Received  the  certainty  of  the  over  joyful! 
and  most  happy  News  of  the  illustrious  Prince  @  Princes  of  Orange  being  proclaimed  King 
and  Queen  of  England.  &c.  And  were  in  dayly  hopes  to  be  so  happy  as  to  receive  the  suitable 
Orders  for  to  obs.Mve  tlie  same  solemnities  here,  But  before  we  could  be  made  partakers  of 
those  our  iiappy  desires.  It  is  come  to  pass  that  by  the  meanes  and  ill  contrivances  of  some 
disaffected  and  dangerous  persons  all  manner  of  Government  is  totally  overthrown  here  in  like 
manner  as  to  that  of  IJoston,  whereby  the  state  of  this  Citty  (who  depends  wholly  on  Trade) 
is  become  very  desperate,  no  person  being  safe  eilh.'r  in  Person  or  Estate  which  undoubtedly 
will  cause  its  utter  Jiuin  unless  prevented  by  sending  some  sudden  Ileleif,  For  on  the  3l«  day 
of  May  last  the  Fort  James  was  seized  by  the  Bable  whilest  the  Lieutenant  Gov'  mid  Councill 
with  all  the  Civil!  .>rajestrates  and  Military  ofliceis  except  Capt"  Leislor  were  met  at  the  City 
Hall  to  consult  w'  might  be  adviseable  tending  to  the  common  safety  of  the  place  and  allaying 
of  all  Uproar  and  Rebelliou 

Herewith  we  send  your  Lopp  the  Minutes  of  tiie  Councill  here  as  also  the  Minutes  of  the 
(icuerall  As.sembly  of  the  Councill,  Mayor,  Aid",  Common  Councill  and  Military  olficers  of 
this  City,  By  the  perusal  whereof  your  Lopp  will  be  best  informed  of  the  particulars  past 
since  the  departure  of  said  Shi])  Beavor  and  iherelbre  shall  not  intrude  on  your  Lodps  patience 
in  making  a  Rehearsall  of  said  i'articulars  here 

We  cannot  yet  leuru  that  hardly  one  person  of  sense  @  Estate  with"  this  City  and  Parts 
adjacent  do  countenance  any  of  these  ill  and  rash  proceedings  except  some  who  are  deluded 
and  drawn  in  by  nicer  fear  which  do  hope  tliat  a  (Jenerall  Act  of  oblivion  will  salve  all  But 
it  will  be  most  certain  in  case  no  exemplary  Puiiishent  be  eslablisht  that  in  future  time,  at 
every  Act  ol  the  Government,  not  agreeing  to  the  tempers  of  such  ill-minded  people,  the  same 
Bteps  must  unavoidably  be  expected 

And  since  we  are  assured  sulliciently  that  altiiough  Orders  from  his  now  Mat'  should  arrive 
for  the  c(.ntiuuing  of  the  Persons  formerly  entrusted  in  the  Government  that  no  such  orders 
would  he  obeyed. 

We  have  therefore  thought  it  adviseable  that  the  |,ieuC  Governor  Capt"  Francis  Mciiolson 
doe  depart  l.y  the  tirst  ship  lor  England  to  remler  an  account  of  the  present  deplorable  state 
of  alfairs  here,  most  humbly  praying  that  his  Maf  will  be  graciously  pleased  to  afford  this 
City  &  I'rovince  such  sp.'cdy  Heiief  as  the  present  exigency  \-,  necessity  requires 

And  to  that  end  we  humbly  pray  that  y'  Lodp  will  be  pleased  iu.me.iiately  upon  y'  Receipt 
liereof  to  take  such  <lue  ,£  speedy  care  that  y'  State  («">  Condition  of  thisCity  @  province 
&  tlie  Inhabitants  thereof  may  he  made  known  to  our  most  Gracious  Sovernignes,  whose 


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Illustrious  P'son  God  be  pleased  long  to  preserve,  and  whose  Reigns  may  be  ever  prosperous 
@  happy  to  the  subduing  of  all  Heresy  and  Popery  which  are  the  hearty  and  dayly  prayers 
of  us  who  remain 

May  it  please  y'  Lodps 

Y'  Lodps  most  humble  serv" 

Fred  Flypse 

S'  CoURTLANDT 

N.  Bayard. 


Deposition  of  John  Dischinyton. 

[  Ncw-Tork,  II.  lilt.  ] 

The  Deposition  of  John  Discliington  aged  therty  foure  yeares  or  thereabouts 
testifieth  aud  saith. 

That  upon  the  third  day  of  tliis  instant  June  arriving  neare  Conny  Island  from  the  Island 
of  Barbadoes,  a  wlierry  came  aboard  his  sloope  with  six  armed  men,  witli  muskets,  with 
whom  this  deponent  cani'  up  to  Yorcke,  and  tiiey  landed  him  att  the  back  side  of  the  Fort, 
where  William  Churcher  and  a  file  musquettirs  stood  ashoore  and  bid  this  depouaut  not  to 
speake  a  word  before  he  siiould  come  before  the  comandor  ;  and  he  carried  him  into  the 
Fort  before  Jacob  Laisler,  who  demanded  of  this  Depon'  tlie  newes  att  Barbados,  w'""  he  told 
him  and  alsoo  gave  to  s"*  Jacob  Laisler  severall  printed  news  and  gazettes,  amongst  which  was 
a  London  gazette  ])uhlished  by  authority  from  Tliiirrlsday  Feb.  the  fourteenth  to  Monday  Feb. 
the  eighteenth  lOSS,  containing  the  Kings  proclamation,  and  then  this  D-'ponant  went  to  his 
house.  That  same  niglit  Edward  Buckmaster  who  keeps  a  taverne  told  this  Depon'  that  M' 
Charles  Lodwick  and  some  other  company  did  read  some  news  in  his  house,  and  the  nextt 
morning  meeting  M'  Lodwick  in  the  streets,  asked  him  for  tlie  printers  paper,  win,  answered 
thatt  he  had  given  them  to  I\r  Laisler  againe.  Then  this  Deponant  writ  to  M'  I-aisler, 
demanding  the  papers  of  him,  who  answered  liee  bad  delivered  them  to  M'  Lodwick,  and 
sent  Sargiant  Walsgrave  with  tiiis  l)ep(nieiit  to  M'  Lodwick,  with  orders  to  deliver  the  papers 
to  this  Deponant,  who  being  very  timorous  to  doe  it,  but  att  last  delivered  tiieni  accordingly. 
And  then  this  deponent  delivered  thtf  papers  to  liis  Honour  the  Lerten'  (Jouvern'.  And 
further  saith  not. 

(signed)  John  Dishinoton 

New  Yorke  1C.89  June  the  G"- 
iSwomc  before  nm 

iS.  v.  C'oKTLANDT  Mayor. 


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Deposition  of  Philip  French. 

[  Now-Tork,  11.  198.  ] 

The  Deposition  of  M'  Philip  French,  merchant,  aged  two  and  twenty  yeares  or 
there  abouts,  testifieth  and  saith. 

Thatt  coming  from  Boston  the  5"-  of  this  instant  May  some  time  in  the  afteraoone,  neare 
the  house  wheare  Rebecca  formerly  lived  over  y«  fresh  water  about  one  mile  out  the  towne, 
was  stopt  by  a  Sargiant  and  a  musquitteer  as  appeared  by  their  armes,  and  asked  from  whence 
he  came ;  he  answered  from  Boston  ;  then  stand,  said  they.  This  Deponent  asked  them, 
why  must  I  stand.  They  answered,  You  must  stand,  it  is  our  order,  rising  his  halbard 
toward  this  Deponent,  saying,  Danm  you  doe  not  speake  one  word  more  or  i'l  kill  you.  The 
Deponent  asked  why  they  did  take  him  ;  they  answered  having  heard  thatt  he  was  a  coming 
they  were  ordered  to  carry  him  to  the  Fortt.  And  coming  at  tlie  house  of  John  Merroed  this 
Depou'mt  desired  their  leave  to  light  and  get  a  fresh  horse  and  a  cup  of  drink,  w^"  they  after 
a  long  while  granted,  and  while  he  was  in  the  house  the  soldiers  stood  at  the  doore,  tleir 
amies  rested,  att  first  forbidding  him  to  speake  to  any,  or  others  to  liim  concerning  the  present 
affaires  of  state.  Upon  the  way  tiiis  Deponnut  asked  them  "  what  if  I  had  come  another 
way  ;"  they  answered,  you  could  not  come  an  other  way  in  the  towne  but  would  have  beene 
taken,  for  there  are  centries  out  all  about.  Soe  goeing  to  the  Fort  they  put  the  people  from 
him  as  he  was  coming  along,  with  their  halbards,  bidding  them  to  stand  off,  untill  they  came 
into  the  fortt.  Then  they  sent  f-ir  their  Comandors,  w'"  appeared  to  bee  M'  Jacob  Laysler 
and  M'  Charles  Lodwick,  who  examined  this  Deponant  about  the  present  affaires  in 
Engelandt  and  wiiether  he  had  any  letters  for  this  place.  Then  M'  Lodwick  asked  for  the 
kay  of  his  portmantel,  which  this  Deponent  opened  him  selfe;  they  taking  out  the  deaths  in  a 
rude  manner  &  finding  onely  two  letters,  one  for  M'  De  Payster  and  one  for  M"  Brockliols.' 
8onie  of  the  people  in  the  roome  said,  Sweare  him  whether  he  hath  not  left  any  letters 
behinde.  The  Deponant  answered,  who  is  here  that  dare  tender  mee  an  oath.  Thev 
answered  ;  wiiatt,  you  think  us  to  be  fools  in  the  Fortt ;  and  so  gatt  leave  and  went  out"; 
and  further  saith  nott. 

(signed)  Phillip  Fbench  Jn'. 

New  Yorcke  IGSi).  June  the  7«^ 
Sworne  before  me 

S.  v.  CoRTLANDT  Mayor. 


The  above  said  ^V  I'hiiip  French  further  declared  tiiat  being  on  board  the  Prudent  Sarali, 
Benjamin  (jillem  Mast' coming  from  England  in  company  with  8ir  VVilh  Fips,  heard  him 
speak  severall  times  the  words  following  to  this  elVect,  that  he  did  say  the  first  fishing  boat 
bee  inett  he  would  hire  and  goe  privately  ashore  and  rise  a  comiiany  without  beating  of  drum, 
and  that  In-  would  lake  the  packet.-!  sent  to  8'  Kdniund  and  not  deliver  them  to  him,  except  he 
appeared  in  Councill,  and  there  would  secure  him. 

That  about  the  same  tinu'  upon  the  said  voyage  bee  heard  S'  Will'"  Fips  say  that  he 
appeared  before  the  J  ords,  and  one  of  them  starting  up  asked  him  whether  they  would  stand 

'    tint    Mnj.    lilKMKUOLi. 


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by  the  rights  of  their  Chi  rte/,  or  for  the  abuses  tliey  had  received  from  Sir  Edmond  Andros; 
it  was  answered,  by  the  right  of  their  Charter. 

And  about  the  same  time  this  Deponant  heard  liim  say,  that  they  (which  this  Deponant 
supposes  were  the  Lords  or  the  Comons  assembled  in  Parliament)  told  him,  thatt  if  they  did 
give  them  the  trouble  to  hang  S'  Edmond,  they  deserved  noe  friends. 

Thif5  Deponant  further  saith  that  bee  saw  on  board  the  said  ship,  a  letter  for  S' Edmund  Andros. 

And  being  att  Boston  in  company  with  W  Newton  an  atturuey,  heard  the  said  Newton  say 
to  this  effect,  that  he  went  to  S""  Will""  Fips  to  demand  S'  Edmonds  letters;  upon  w'""  S' 
William  answered  that  he  had  noe  letters  for  him.  M'  Newton  then  said  there  ware  some ; 
upon  W^""  S'  William  said  there  ware  some  directed  to  him  but  not  for  him,  &  that  he  would 
take  care  that  he  should  be  better  secured. 

To  all  whatt  past  on  board  this  Deponant  beleeves  that  Capt.  Benj"  Gillom  heard  it  all 

spoken  by  S'  William  Fips. 

This  I  declare  upon  my  oath  to  be  the  truth  to 

y»  best  of  my  knowledge 

(signed )  Philip  French  Jn' 

New  Yorcke  1G89  June  the  T"- 

Sworne  before  me 

S'  v.  CoRTLANDT  Mayor 


,'.'i':-i'i. 


Cerfijwate  of  the  Clergy  of  Neiv-Yorlc  in  favor  of  3Iem's.  Cortland  and  Bayard. 

[THANSLATED  FROM  THE  LATIN.] 

As  a  certificate  of  life,  morals  or  religion  is  not  to  be  refused  to  those  demanding  it,  it  is 
to  be  granted  especially  to  those  who  are  models  of  the  orthodox  religion.  Aa  the  Honorable 
Messrs.  Stephen  Van  Cortland,  mayor  of  our  city,  and  Col.  Nicholas  Bayard  have  so  exhibited 
themselves  to  us,  we  could  not  deny  their  request,  nor  withhold  such  testimonial  from  men  so 
well  deserving  of  church  and  state.  We  therefore  certify  that  they  were  born  of  Protestant 
parents,  and  that  they  were  baptised  and  educated  by  them  in  the  Reformed  church  and 
schools;  frequented  public  worsliip,  and  bound  and  do  daily  bind  themselves  by  the  sacrament 
of  the  Eucharist  to  preserve  and  protect  the  true  faith,  which,  it  is  notorious,  they  zealously 
made  use  of  against  tiie  enemies  of  truth  and  for  the  establishment  of  the  church ;  being 
meanwhile  oftentimes  proi.ioted,  and  being  still  about  to  be  advanced  to  the  deaconship  and 
goveniment  of  the  chiucli,  they  filled  the  offices  as  well  of  deacons  as  of  elders  with 
consummate  praise  and  approbation.  They  are  moreover  pious,  candid  and  modest  men ; 
may  they  '  =  ve  many  years,  God  willing,  for  the  greater  propagation  of  truth,  and  the  increase 
of  Christ's  kingdom. 

Given  at  New- York,  in  our  consistory,  the  lltli  day  of  June,  IG'st*. 
In  the  name  of  the  Synod, 

IIknrici  s  Ski.vxs,     [l.  h.] 

Kcclesiastes  Neo-Eboracensis. 
.TuANVK-  Kerkbye,  Eliler. 

PlITEHS   JacoUM    AfARIUH,    EldtT. 


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Advice  of  tlie  Delegates  from  Connecticut  to  Captain  Leister. 

[  New-Tork  Papen,  B.  II.  SOT.  ] 

Capt"  Leisler 

and  the  rest  of  the  Capt°'  that  have  bin  active  with  you  in  taking  of  and  securing  the  fort 
of  this  Citty  of  New  Yorke  for  His  Majesties  service,  and  for  the  preseruation  and  security  of 
these  parts  of  His  Maj""  territories,  wheras  you  ware  pleased  to  send  into  oure  Collony 
of  Connecticate:  for  advise  and  assistance:  as  need  might  bee:  which  letter  was  presented 
to  our  Gen""  Assembly  of  Governor  and  Councell  in  Harford,  t.  13  of  this  presant  June: 
which  assembly  were  extreamly  ready :  to  consider  of  what  might  bee  best  for  His  Majesties 
servis:  ind  youer  encouragement,  in  securing  those  American  parts  from  French  and  other 
forraigne  and  intest[ine]  ennemies:  wee  ware  therefor  appointed  and  ordered  by  the  aforesaid 
generall  Assembly,  with  speed  to  come  to  this  Citty  to  give  oure  advise,  and  promise  you  such 
assistance  as  oure  abillity  and  youer  necessitous  condition  may  call  for:  and  whareas  wee 
ware  ordered  in  ouer  instructions;  to  resone'  a  full  account  of  the  actions  and  motions  of  late 
in  this  Citty;  and  the  groumls  and  reasons  of  youer  takeing  aiul  securing  thes  fort:  and  when 
wee  came,  hear  wee  found  to  our  Amazement  the  truth  of  what  wee  had  heard :  viz :  the  fort 
much  out  of  repair  most  of  the  great  gunns  not  fit  for  servis:  very  few  platforms  for  gunns  to 
play:  and  by  the  account  .sliowad  us  taken  by  skillfull  honest  men  of  the  powder  that  of  50 
barells:  but  one  good  and  a  considerable  part  not  fit  for  any  servis,  and  the  rest  would  not 
sling  a  bullet  half  over  the  River:  and  alsoe  bye  information  it  appearing  to  us:  that  Capt" 
Nickolson  late  Leiflenant  Governour  haveing  left  the  fort  whoe  pased  away  privately :  about 
7  leagues  from  York  to  Cornall  Dongan  and  other  Papists  and  som  popish  affected  where  there 
seems  to  be  such  considerable  gatherings  of  such:  and  allsoe  there  being  som  illminded 
disaffected  and  di.sloyall  persons:  in  this  Citty  and  places  adjacent,  haveing  first  don  you  that 
justice,  noble  and  Loyall  Capt"  Leislerwho.se  loyallty  courage  prudence  pains  and  charge  hath 
])in  grait,  aiul  you  the  other  noble  and  couragious,  Captains,  Leiftenants,  Ensigns,  Sargents, 
and  good  Souldiers  in  these  trainliands  tliat  hath  been  aciive  in  this  affaire:  as  allsoe  loyall 
yV  Samuell  Edsall  and  other  good  Loyall  and  worthy  Gent"  that  have  taken  such  pains  and 
been  at  such  charge:  wee  say,  wee  must  doe  you  that  justice  as  to  owne  and  acknowledge 
youer  good  servis:  to  God  and  unto  our  gracious  soveraign  Lord  King  William,  and  servis 
don  for  youer  country  in  the  preseruation  of  tiie  protestant  Religion  and  in  tiie  ne.\t  place  wee 
leave  oure  advise  to  youer  consideration:  fir.st:  that  you  yett  continew  therein:  of  through 
and  effectual  nu-ans  to  secure  and  mentain  tiiis  fort  and  other  fortifications  for  His  Maj"  servis 
untill  you  rescue  His  Maj""  connnand. 

ynd  i'|,^f  YCioxx.'  be  extended-  in  tiu^  repairing  the  fort  and  fiting  the  gunns  soe  as  tiiey  may 
be  servisable. 

jjdiy  Tliat  no  Papist  be  sufred  to  com  into  the  fort:  let  not  the  warning  given  that  day  His 
]\Lijesty  was  proclaimed  :  bee  not  soon  forgotten  bye  you  wherin  the  torrat  )a  the  fort  was 
fired  in  three  places  under  which  roof  lay  your  ammunition:  so  helishly  wicked:  and  cruell 
a  papistical  design:  to  liave  destroyed  you  and  us:  the  fort  and  towiu>:  it  made  our  flesh  to 
tremble:  high  praise  unto  Almigiity  God:  thnt  you  and  the  fort  and  the  city  ware  preserved 

4thiy  -Wee  advise  that  lu)  knowne  Papist  be  sufred  with  arms  in  his  house. 

5ihiy  I'l^at  if  it  is  or  shall  he  knowne  that  any  person  hath  embezeld  the  arms  and  ammunition 


Qu  I  Uuioue.  —  Hi). 


*  Exjienilttd  I  —  Ei>. 


590 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Bv 


or  other  things  belong  to  tliis  fort:  wee  advise  you  to  seize  and  secure  such  person  or  persons 

to  answer  to  the  same  wlien  seasonable  call  to  an  account. 

QM,  If  ijyg  fonaigne  or  intestine  ennemies  and  you  are  in  a  hazardous'  and  nesesitious 

condition  calls  for  it  wet    roni  our  Collony  shall  bee  redeey  to  aford:  you  help  and  assistance 

according  to  our  ability  and  youer  nesesity  in  defence  of  the   Protestant  Religion   and  in 

securing  this  fort  for  His  Majes""  servis:     S'  your  friends  pray  God  to  incorage'  and  streuthen 

your  hands  and  patiently  wait  for  the  dispose  orders  and  commands  of  youers  and  ouer  most 

grait  never  enough  comended  and  admired  King  William  the  verry  verry  best  this  lower 

world  knowes  whome  God  preserve  long  to  Reign  soe  prayes, 

Nath:  Gould  Sen' 

J.MviEs  Fitch. 
In  the  fort  of  New-Yorke 

June  26.  An"  1689. 

Above  copy  agrees  literally  with  the  original. 

(signed).  E.  Randolph. 


It  /'■ 

1^' 


Stephen    Van  Cortlandt  to  Guoernor  Amlros. 

[New-Vork  I'apL'ra,  LXXI.] 

N.  Yorke  10S9  July  9"" 
May  it  please  Yo'  Excellency 

Yo'  letter  dated  the  SI"-  of  June  p''  Major  Macgregere  I  received,  am  glad  to  hear  Your 
Excell.  is  in  gviod  health  but  sorry  that  the  gentl.  of  Boston  could  not  lett  Yo'  Excell.  come  to 
us  I  do  not  dcubt  but  Yo'  presence  would  have  hindred  the  people's  Revolucions  here,  which 
are  all  grounde.i  upon  notorious  ftilsityes,  We  long  that  the  two  Commicioners  may  arrive  or 
other  orders  fron  England  to  putt  us  to  rights  againe. 

M'  Macgregere  htith  received  the  ^'20  as  ordered,  the  pay  for  the  two  Companyes  here  i.  t 
as  yet  received,  the  Collector  having  trusted  y'  Merchants  &c.  for  the  Customes,  who  now 
refuse  to  pay,  so  that  it  will  be  some  ditliculty  before  we  gett  it,  when  receiveil  shall  endeavour 
that  Major  Ma.^gregere  gett  something  also. 

The  distraccons  here  nre  so  great  ami  many,  that  it  is  almost  impossible!  ,o  give  Yo'  Excell. 
an  exact  accoant  thcijof,  but  siiail  as  nt-are  as  I  can  write  the  principal  matters  and  transaccons 
since  Yo'  Excell"  Departure  from  hence  being  tiie  4""  Day  of  October  last. 

Some  days  after  that  Cap'  Nicholson  delivered  in  an  order  from  Yo'  Excell.  to  view  and  take 
an  account  of  the  condition  of  the  ffort  and  Citty  fortifications,  anmmnicon  of  warr,  &■=  which 
was  accordingly  done  as  p'  account  sent  Yo'  Excell  formerly,  the  (Ibrt  being  extraordinarily  out 
of  repaire.  Peter  King,  John  and  Andrew  Muyer,  Carpenters,  Swert  olphets  &  his  son  were 
imployed  only  to  repaire  the  necessary  worke,  making  the  houses,  soldiers'  rooms,  Courteguards 
&c.  only  wind  and  weather  tight  whicii  took  up  the  time  till  the  winter  and  cold  weather 
hindered  their  worke,  after  that  I  gott  an  order  from  yo'  Excell.  to  furnish  all  materialls  for  the 
repayriug  of  the  ffort,  as  Cap'  Nicholson  should  order  who  told  me  to  provide  the  planck  and 

'  "«nd  your  hu2«nloim"  Ac  Copy  nnioiiK  .V-i--  Ymk  Hittorical  Socirlf/ii  ManuieripU.— Ed. 
'  "  iiiCQurngc  your  iiuarW  Ac.  ///«/. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:     VI. 


591 


slipers  for  to  make  the  plateformes,  said  Carpenters  gave  me  the  dimensions  and  accordingly 
i  Iiad  them  sawed  and  cutt  liy  one  Joiui  Masli  &  Josiah  tt'a[r]niar  and  were  ready  in  the  month 
of  March  and  Aprill  last,  and  lime  for  the  mason's  worke  I  had  spoken  for  to  be  ready  when 
there  should  be  occasion  for  to  use  the  same  wliich  was  r.'solved  on  by  Cap'  Nic  Ison  to  be 
done  out  of  hand  if  this  unhappy  revolucon  at  Boston  had  not  happened. 

The  last  winter  Capt.  Nicholson  ordered  me  to  send  letters  to  every  County  to  exercise 
their  men  and  see  them  well  equipt  according  to  law  that  so  every  one  might  be  ready  as 
oct'asion  and  to  send  him  a  list  of  their  men  and  troopers  &c  which  most  part  have  done  in 
this  Citty,  he  did  the  same  and  was  well  beloved  amongst  the  people  here  till  this  sad  rising 
fell  out. 

The  1"  of  March  we  received  the  news  of  the  Prince  of  Orange  landing  in  England,  which 
we  kept  private  at  first,  to  hinder  any  tumult  by  divulging  the  same  so  suddenly  and  gave 
W  Excell.  a  full  account  thereof,  and,  seeing  that  the  news  troubled  the  papists  ve  y  much, 
we  were  jealous  of  tlie  money  tliat  was  in  M"'  Plowman's  hand  and  ordered  him  to  bring  the 
same  in  a  strong  chest  made  on  purpose  into  the  ffort  being  about  .1 1  or  1200""  which  was  so 
(lone. 

Apr.  the  x.'O"'  We  gott  the  surprizall  news  of  Bostons  Revolucons  and  tlie  seazing  of  Yo' 
Excell.  which  occasioned  a  great  consternation  amongst  us,  and  being  but  4  in  immber  of  the 
[Council]  it  was  resolved  that  the  Mayor  should  call  the  Aldermen  and  Common  Councell  of 
the  Citty  together  to  acquaint  them  with  this  ill  news,  to  advise  together  what  best  is  to  be 
ilone  for  his  Majestyes  service,  and  the  quieting  of  the  Inhabitants  of  this  place  in  this 
dangerous  conjuncture  and  troublesome  time. 

The  27'"  ditto  The  Lieu'  Govern^  and  Councell  mett  before  they  went  to  the  Townehall 
liaving  received  news  of  warr  with  France  and  tliat  the  French  maltreated  the  English  and 
Dutch  which  made  a  great  frett  and  tuuuilt  in  the  Towne  and  considering  the  necessity  that 
all  affaires  ought  to  be  putt  in  good  order  Resolved  that  the  Militia  officers  should  be  called 
also,  and  so  to  meet  in  one  Councell,  when'  it  was  Resolved,  that, 

Every  one  in  his  .Station  should  doe  his  duty  and  take  what  care  that  can  for  the  safety  of 
the  place  and  quieting  of  the  people. 

That  the  Citty  should  be  forthwith  fortifyed  as  formerly  it  was. 

The  Lieut.  Govern''  proposed  to  the  gentlemen  that  it  would  be  expedient  for  the  more 
security  of  tli.-  llbrt  that  part  of  the  Citty  Militia  keep  ami  guard  in  the  Hbrt,  whic  li  was 
thankfully  accepted  of  and  the  2S"'  of  Aprill  tlie  Inhabitants  began  to  watch  in  tiu'  flbrt. 

We  did  tiiink  it  also  necessary  (o  write  to  the  Justices  of  the  Peace  and  military  Officers  in 
the  severall  countyes  to  meet  us  to  advise  together  for  tiu-  best  and  welfare  of  the  Government, 
accordingly  letters  were  sent  to  Kings,  Qiu'eus,  Westchester,  Richmond  and  Bergen  countyes 
and  to  Coll.  Hamilton  and  all  appeared  accordingly,  and  promised  to  do  their  endeavour  to 
keep  the  people  in  peace  and  order  was  given  to  sett  a  nuui  at  Cunny  Island  to  watch  that  if 
above  three  shipps  together  should  conae  within  Sandyhooke  to  acquaint  us  with  it,  which 
should  cause  an  alurnie  to  be  beaten. 

We  also  Resolved  to  writt  to  the  gentlemen  of  the  Councell  that  live  neare  us  to  come  and 
assist  us  with  their  advice,  viz'  to  Major  Generall  Winthrop,  Coll.  Treat,  Coll.  Allen,  Coll. 
Young,  Coll.  Pinsheou,  Walter  Clarke,  Walter  Newbury,  and  Major  Smith,  but  none  came 
nor  wrote  an  answer  hut   Major  Smith,  Clarke  and  Newbury. 

The  S!)""  of  Apr.  Cap'  Nicholson,  the  Councell,  Mayor,  Aldermen,  Common  Councell  and 
all  the  Military  Ollicers  mett  and  concluded  upon  the  fortifying  tlie  Citty,  but  the  Citty  being 


/ 1    ' 
A     t 


m 


592 


NEW-YOKK  COLONIAL  MANUSCKIPTS. 


poor  and  no  time  to  lay  tuxes  upon  the  people  and  the  Merchants  also  beginning  to  dispute 
the  Customes  Cap'  Nicholson  proposed  that  tlie  Revenue  from  tlie  first  of  iMny  be  imployed 
towards  the  Citty  fortifications  which  was  thankfully  accepted  off. 

The  SO""  of  Aprill  we  sent  letters  to  Albany  and  Ulster  recommending  them  to  keep  the 
people  in  peace  &c  and  to  see  their  Militia  well  exercised  and  Equipt. 

The  first  of  May  we  wrott  to  y'  Excell.  condoling  the  condicou  yo'  Excell  was  in. 

We  also  sent  a  letter  to  the  Gentlemen  at  Boston,  desiring  them  that  Your  Excell.  might 
have  liberty  to  come  to  us,  with  the  other  gentlemen  prisoners,  but  they  answered  it  was  not 
in  their  power.* 

The  S"*  of  May  All  Magistrates  and  Military  Oiricers  mett  and  appointed  people  to  appoint 
the  places  where  the  Plateformes  should  be  made  and  gunns  placed. 

The  i"-  of  May  We  heard  of  the  Revolutions  at  the  East  End  of  Long  Island  and  of  the 
dissatisfaction  of  the  people  there,  Wiiereupon  we  sent  letters  to  Coll  Young  and  Major 
Howell  to  pacifye  the  people  as  much  as  they  could. 

The  G""  of  May  we  had  the  news  from  Albany  that  the  French  from  Cadaraqua  were 
comeing  over  witli  1000  men  and  a  great  luiniber  of  Indians:  That  the  i)eople  from 
Taskanick,  Kinderhook,  Claver  Rack,  Katskill,  and  places  about,  were  fled  up  to  Albany 
which  caused  a  great  tumult  and  uproare  especially  amongst  the  Inhabitants  of  Queens  and 
8uftblke  Countyes,  liut  a  Sloop  from  Albany  comeing,  brought  us  contrary  news, 
notwithstanding  we  could  not  so  easi'y  beat  it  out  of  tlie  i)eople8  minds,  being  so  possest 
with  jealousyes  and  feares  of  being  sold,  betrayed,  and  I  know  not  what,  that  it  was  almost 
impossible  to  do  any  thing  that  would  please  them  :  This  day  wee  mett  all  att  the  Towne 
hall  and  a  list  of  the  materialls  for  fortifying  tiie  Citty  was  brought  in,  and  Coll.  Bayard, 
Will"'  Merritt  De  La  Roy^  &  N.  D.  Meyer  appointed  to  provide  the  same. 

The  O""  of  May  the  men  that  had  been  in  the  late  Expedition  at  Albany  in  Sufiblke,  Queen's 
and  King's  Countyes  were  all  in  armes  at  Jamaica  desiring  their  wages;  money  being  raised 
to  pay  them  the  men  in  New  York  hearing  this  rised  also  and  came  before  the  Town  hall  in  a 
great  uproare  whilst  the  whole  Assembly  was  mett,  who,  considering  the  dangerous  times, 
Resolved  that  an  order  should  be  given  them  to  pay  only  the  private  Soldiers  their  pay  and 
each  trouper  G"',  which  being  done  it  was  pretty  quiett  all  about. 

The  10""  day  of  May  all  Magistrates  and  Officers  made  an  Order  to  suppresse  all  mutinous 
persons. 

The  11""  Ebenezer  Piatt,  Matthew  Howell,  Joiin  Wheeler,  and  John  Jackson  came  and 
acquainted  us  of  the  Jealousyes  of  the  people  on  Long  Island,  upon  which  letters  were  sent 
to  the  severall  County«'s  to  send  a  man  or  two  out  of  each  County  to  joyne  with  us  if  they 
see  cause  but  none  came. 

The  12""  of  May  Cap'  Nicholson  gott  a  letter  from  the  Mayor  of  Ali)any  that  the  Indians 
were  very  jealous,  wliicb  if  not  prevented  must  cause  great  mischiefe  which  letter  was  shewn 
to  all  the  Magistrates  and  Officers  and  to  the  (jentlemen  of  Long  Island.  And  a  letter  sent  in 
answer  to  Albany  that  it  was  utterly  false  that  yo''  Excell.  had  made  an  agreement  with  the 
Ifreiich  to  cutt  them  off.  But  that  it  was  notorious  falsityes  and  that  they  should  endeavour 
to  hinder  the  Indians  going  to  Caunada  and  to  assure  them  of  our  entire  freindship  and  to 
present  each  nation  with  a  barrell  of  powder. 

The  IS""  Cap'  Nicholson  and  Councill  mett  and  writt  a  letter  and  sent  the  same  with  the 


'  For  these  letters,  see  Huichinton'i  Hittory  of  MattaehutetU  Bay,  ed.  176S,  I.,  884,  888.  —  Ed. 


'  Dk  la  Nov. 


-Eu. 


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ship  Beaver,  Jolm  Corbctt  Master,  to  the  Principall  Secry  of  State  and  to  the  Secry  of  the 
riantation  Office  giving  them  a  full  account  of  all  transaccons  here  as  much  as  possible.  But 
M'  Riggs  arriving  here  the  l?'"  Cap*  Nicholson  perswaded  him  to  goe  with  said  Ship  thinking 
it  to  be  for  Your  honour's  service  and  he  resolving  I  provided  him  with  all  uecessaryes,  and 
Cap'  Nicholson  giving  him  the  letters  he  went  aboard  the  IS'"  in  the  morning  &  so  direct 
away. 

In  means  time  the  people  worked  hard  at  the  Citty  fortifications  but  W  De  Peyster  having 
bought  the  land  where  the  ffbrtifications  lay  upon  would  not  have  the  new  fortifications  layd 
where  the  old  ones  lay,  but  would  have  them  layd  out  further,  which  caused  a  great  trouble. 
The  common  people  being  very  willing  to  worke  and  fortifye  the  towne  and  seeing  a  difference 
amongst  ourselves  runn  together  and  did  chuse  15  men  who  presented  a  petition  unsigned 
and  ill  penned  upon  which  they  desired  an  answer  forthwith.  The  Court  desired  that  some 
of  them  or  all  should  come  up  and  expresse  their  meaning,  but  none  would  come,  all  crying 
for  an  answer  or  their  peticon  back  again.  Att  last  it  was  Resolved  that  I  should  goe  to  and 
speake  with  them  as  I  did  but,  the  number  being  very  much  increased,  nothing  would  servo 
them  but  an  answer  in  writing,  or  their  poticon  returned.  Yet  I  gave  them  upon  their  petition 
as  much  satisfaction  as  reasonably  people  would  expect  and  returned  to  the  Town  hall.  This 
was  the  S:^'"  of  ]May. 

The  18"'  of  May  M'  Wedderburn  arrived  and  delivered  yo'  Excell.  instruccons  to  Cap' 
Nicholson  upon  which  Coll.  Nicholson  &  Coll  Hamilton  wen-'  sent  for  who  comeing  in  towne 
and  seeing  the  Country  &  all  people  in  an  Uproare  and  hearing  their  discourses  did  think  not 
convenient  in  that  time  to  goe  for  Boston,  the  Barke  was  also  repayred  but  the  people  being 
all  in  a  rage  it  was  thought  not  convenient  to  send  her  to  Major  Brockholes. 

May  the  24">.  The  Mayor  of  Albany  sent  a  letter  to  Cap'  Nicholson  that  the  men  that 
were  taken  prisoners  and  plundered  by  the  ftrench  desired  letters  of  Mart  to  goe  to  Cannada 
and  Recover  their  losses  and  that  the  Indians  would  goe  alsoe  being  satisfyed  that  there  was 
no  ill  intended  by  yo'  Excell.  or  any  of  us  I)ut  that  it  was  only  a  stratageme  of  the  ffrench 
who  have  cheated  them  olten  before  now  in  keeping  their  Chiefe  men  prisoners  upon  which 
we  answered  them  that  it  was  not  safe  to  grant  them  any  Communici.n  or  letters  of  Mart  to 
go^to  Canada  or  elsewhere.  But  that  they  should  be  quiett  till  orders  from  England. 

The  a?"-  Major  Baxter  came  from  Albany  desiring  leave  to  withdraw  himselfe  for  a  while 
seeing  the  hunun.rs  of  the  people,  which  was  allowed  off,  and  lu^  went  that  very  day  to 
Neversincks  by  Coll  Dongan  at  the  house  of  Cap'  Bowne. 

The  ai"-  of  May  Cap'  Nicholson  desired  nu'  to  call  all  the  Magistrates  &  Officers  together 
att  the  Town  hall,  at  3  o'clock  in  the  Af\emoone  who  accordingly  mett. 

Cap'  Nicholson  told  them  that  divers  of  the  Inhabitants  were  very  factious  and  rebellious, 
several  of  the  Magistrates  j)rotested  against  such  people  and  so  did  all  the  rest,  declaring  they 
would  with  all  their  power  stand  up  for  the  good  of  the  Government  and  Crowne  of  England. 
Tile  same  afternoon  Capt.  Nicholson  being  informed  that  most  part  of  the  Citty  Militia  was 
in  Rebellion,  and  that  they  would  obey  neither  himselfe  nor  their  Cornell,  and' that  some  of 
the  Officers  were  the  instigators  and  inflaniers  of  it,  desired  me  to  conveen  the  Magistrates 
and  Officers  together,  which  was  accordingly  done. 

Being  at  the  Town  hall  one  Ileiidrick  Cuyler  that  had  tlio  watch  in  the  flbrt  with  ^  a 

Company  complained  that  Cap'  Nicholson  would  not  sutler  him  to  sett  a  sentin-ll  att  the  Sally 

Port,  and,  when  he  told  Cap'  Nicholson  of  it,  that  he  was  threatned  and  his  Corporall  to  be 

pistolled  and  that  Cap'  Nicholson  would  fire  the  Town,  which  Cap'  Nicholson  denying  said 

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that  comeing  in  the  ftbrt  last  night  about  10  or  11  a  clock  the  Serjeant  of  the  fiort  told  him 
that  the  Corporall  of  the  Cilty  would  hiive  placed  a  Ccutry  at  the  Sally  I'ort  but  that  he 
would  not  sutler  it  without  his  Order,  upon  which  Cap'  ISiiholson  sent  for  Henry  Cuyler  who 
took  along  with  him  his  Corporall  to  he  his  Interpreter.  Comeing  in  Cap'  Nicholson's  roome 
the  Cap'  being  most  undrest  bid  his  men  goe  out  and  said  to  Henry  Cuyler,  Wlio  is  Command' 
in  the  flbrt,  you  or  II  Why  do  you  place  .'c'litvy  without  my  leave?  Henry  Cuyler 
answered,  it's  my  Capt's  orders,  L'pon  which  Cap'  Nicholson  fell  in  a  passion,  and  said  (as  it  is 
reported)  I  rather  would  see  the  Towne  on  fire  than  to  be  commanded  by  you.  Then  Henry 
Cuyler  called  his  Corporall  to  come  in  (as  he  saith)  to  speake  for  him,  who  comeing  in  with 
his  sword  over  his  left  arm  just  before  Cap'  Nicholson  who  was  unlaceing  ids  stockings  and 
looked  up  seeing  a  tall  strong  man  with  his  sword  in  his  hand,  said  to  him  Who  called  you 
here?  15e  gone.  The  man  going  backward  about  two  or  3  yards  stood  still  and  looked  upon 
Cap'  Nicholson,  who  said,  Goe  out  of  my  room,  or  I'll  pistoll  you,  and  went  to  the  wall,  took 
his  pistoll  and  followed  the  man  to  the  door,  who  went  out  the  roome  down  stairs  to  the  guard 
and  spoke  not  one  word.  Being  a  very  civill  man,  this  bred  such  a  noise  and  jealousy  all  that 
night  &  especially  next  nu)rning  through  the  Towne  that  nil  what  wee  could  say  would  not 
satisfy  them.  This  occasion'd  high  words  in  Comt  and  made  Cap'  Niciiolson  say  to  Henry 
Cuyler,  Goe  fetch  your  Commicon,  I  discharge  you  from  being  Lieut,  any  uu^re.  Jkl'  Abraui 
De  Peyster  wno  is  Cap'  of  said  Cuyler  speaking  something  in  this  matter  fell  out  with  the 
Lieu'  Govern'  also  And  went  witii  his  Brother  his  Ensigne  in  an  anger  from  the  Towne  hall. 
We  seeing  what  ill  this  might  produce  sent  for  De  I'eyster  back  but  he  would  iu)t  come  till 
late  at  night;  in  nu-ane  lime  we  heard  the  drums  beat  and  the  Towne  fidl  of  noise,  and  seeing 
the  people  rise  and  run  together  in  arines  M'  IMiillips  and  I  went  to  Jacob  Leyslaer's  door 
where  the  people  mett  and  endeavoured  to  allay  theui  but  in  viiin,  they  marched  to  the  Hbrt 
where  Henry  Cuyler  r»'ceived  tliem,  in  ^  hour's  tiuw,  the  tibrt  was  full  of  nu'u  armed  and 
inraged,  no  word  coulil  be  heard  but  they  were  sold,  betrayed  ami  to  be  nuirdered,  it  was  tiuu- 
to  look  lor  themselves.  I  went  back  to  the  Town  hall  wlure  all  the  Magistrates  were,  the 
Military  officers  i  saw  most  in  flu-  fort.  In  a  little  while  after  in  conu-s  William  Churchill' 
with  about  20  arnu'd  men,  and  a  crowd  of  peopi"  in  William  Morritt's  house  up  the  room 
where  all  the  Magistrates  were,  demanding  the  keys  of  the  ffort  &c.  Saying  We  will  and  shall 
liave  the  same  by  force. 

After  some  words  Cap'  Nicholson  said,  then  letl  the  Officer  conm  and  I'll  deliver  them  to 
him  So  they  went  back  and  we  all  went  up  the  Town  hall.  Presently  after  tiu'y  came 
again  with  M' Charles  Lodwijck  whom  they  forced  (as  they  said)  to  receive  the  keys,  and 
agaimi  said  they  woidd  have  them  (brtlivvilh  or  otherwise  know  what  they  had  to  doe.  Cap' 
iNicholson  seeing  they  cnnu'  with  force  asked  advice  what  he  should  doe.  Wee  all  seeing  thai 
nothing  would  slop  their  current  advised  him  to  delivi-r  the  keys. 

June  the  '>i*  Cap'  Nicholson  sent  h)r  Mr.  Bayar<l  and  me  at  tlu-  house  of  M'  J'hillips  where 
he  lodged,  saying  that  a  nu-ssuiige  was  cent  by  Capt  i/odwijck,  that  an  expre'-«e  was  conu-  from 
Long  Island  reporting  that  4  or  5  Ship|)s  were  seen  within  Sandy  hook.  We  sent  and  I  went 
my  selfe  Ihrougii  all  the  Towne  hut  could  iu)t  fmd  the  man  that  brought  said  news.  Immediately 
Cap'  Leyslaer  gave  the  ainrnie  whi<li  created  such  a  tumult  tiiat  some  were  ready  to  fail  upon 
us  thinking  really  that  t!ie  French  shipps  came. 

The  people  all  mett   before  the  ffiirt,  would  not   obey  their  Officers,  left  them  and  ruuu  in 

'  Cmi*  HUB.     (>••<•  |iu*l  |).  iiO<i,  «!no,  Xrwro'i  //wnmrndiry  Hitory,  Srii.,  11.,  'ilH,  »»((.  —  Ed. 


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the  ffort  to  Jacob  Leyslaer.  That  afternoone  John  Disliington  arrived  from  Barbados,  they 
soDd  out  the  fFort  a  file  of  men,  and  brought  him  before  their  captaines.  Nicholas  Gerrij  is 
also  arrived  from  Barbados  and  was  brought  into  the  ffort. 

M'  Philip  tfi-i'iich  couieing  from  Boston  was  also  fetcht  to  tiie  ffort. 

Nicholas  Plain-  from  Boston  also  fetcht  in  the  ffort.  All  the  letters  they  gett  together  for 
Cap*  Nicholson,  M'  Bayard  or  my  selfi;  are  opened  and  publickly  read  in  the  ffort. 

The  ()"■  of  June  Cap'  Nicholson  Resolved  to  goe  for  England  and  desired  me  to  call  the 
Aldermen  Conunon  Councell  together  which  I  fortliwith  did. 

The  Aldermen  mett  at  my  house  but  none  of  the  Common  Conncell. 

Cap'  Nicholson  told  them  of  the  many  Insolencyes  the  people  in  the  ffort  committed,  that 
they  intercepted  all  letters,  abuse  people,  and  therefore  desired  Aldernum  Lawrence  and 
Alderman  Merritt  to  goe  to  the  Cap"  and  to  desire  them  to  come  at  my  hotise  but  none  of 
them  would  come. 

The  lO"-  June  Cap' Nicholson  recommended  AP  Plowman  to  observe  his  Commicon  and 
Iiistniccrins  and  desired  us  to  he  assistant  to  him. 

We  also  caused  copyes  to  be  taken  of  all  that  hath  happened  and  gave  a  full  account  of  all 
the  transaccons  to  the  Principall  Secry  of  State  and  Secry  of  ,  mtacons  by  Cap'  Nicholson 
who  departed  very  privately  to  tiie  Nethersincks  tiiinking  to  go  for  England  in  the  Brigantine 
with  Coll  Dongan  who  was  gone  to  sea,  hut  being  hard  weather  and  Coll.  Dongan  sea  sick 
Resolved  to  saile  back  agaiin-  chusing  rather  to  dy  on  shoare  then  at  sea,  and  came  in  again 
just  at  the  time  Capt.  Nicholson  arrived  at  Cap'  Bowne's,  and  neither  John  Selike,  M' 
Wadland,  nor  Heathcott  being  willing  to  carry  Cap'  Nicholson  for  England  He  Resolved  to 
buy  i  part  of  said  Brigantine  which  he  unloadeil  and  <lid  send  for  2")  tunns  of  Log  wood 
which  he  took  on  board  and  so  sailed  out  tlie  :i4"'  day  of  June. 

He  doth  not  doubt  but  lie  will  doe  Vo'  Excell  good  &  better  service  in  going  over  then  here, 
(or  they  have  severall  times  threatned  to  (t'tch  him  back  and  |)utt  him,  ffr.'drick  Phillips,  M' 
Bayartl  &  me  in  prison. 

The  t>-,"''  June  canu«  Major  (!old  and  Cap'  (litts  from  Connecticott  heither,  being  sent  by 
Iheir  Court  upon  the  desire  of  Cap' Leyslaer  to  speake  with  him  ami  having  sonu- printed 
papers  of  news  in  their  pockelts  giive  tlieni  to  Leyslaer  to  read  who  tindeing  amongst  them  a 
printed  Prodanuuon  to  proclaim  King  William  and  <ineen  Mary  King  &  (jueen  over  England 
&•  Ireland,  Jacob  Leyslaer  desired  the  use  of  that  paper  for  one  hour  or  two,  so  had  the  drum 
beaten  and  the  King  and  (^u-en  proclaimed  in  tiie  ftueno(me.  About  4  O  Clock  they  sent  for 
me  to  l)e  at  my  house,  1  went  home  there,  the  '2  Hartford  Gentlemen  and  our  Cap"  eanuf 
with  their  Halberdiers,  being  sett  down  Leyslaer  asked  me  whether  I  would  not  i)roclaim 
the  King  and  (iueeii,  I  told  him  it  was  done  already.  He  answered  if  I  would  not  do  it  he 
would  do  it  at  the  'I'owue  hall,  I  told  him  he  might  doe  wlu»t  he  pleased:  They  fell  out 
cali'd  me  a  Papist,  or  I'opishly  affected,  and  severall  abusive  words  in  my  iiouse :'  At  Inst 
.Maj(U'  (iold  anil  Cap'  thits  ilesired  me  to  go  along  to  the  'I'owu  Hall  where  they  shoidd 
prodaime  their  Matyes.  I  told  (hem  I  would  actpiaint  the  Ald.rmen  with  it  which  lliey 
approved  idf.  anil  gave  one  hours  lime,  I  sent  <br  the  Aldermen,  who  ennie  and  resolved  that 
we  wouhl  wailc  upim  lliem.  When  they  came  at  the  Towne  hall  F.eyslaer  conies  and  would 
have  nu-  to  prodaime  the  King.  I  answered.  He  that  ivad  it  hdniv  the  Iforl  can  read  it  here, 
I  have  no  darko:  Ipon  which  he  falls  in  a  rage  saying  if  it  was  to  sett  up  n  Tyrannienll 
KiiSk',  f?  P  '  ■        ■  . .    .  • 


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people  just  ready  to  knock  me  in  the  head.  Otiiers  said,  Take  hold  of  that  Rogue,  So  I  was 
forct  to  answer  for  my  selfe,  saying,  that  Leyslaer  told  a  false  untruth,  I  did  not  hinder  the 
reading  or  proclaiming  of  their  Mnjestyes  &e.  These  2  (Jentl.  would  not  lett  nie  goe,  hut 
kept  me  fast,  and  persuaded  mc  to  go  along  to  the  ttbrt,  which  I  did;  the  Sheriffe,  Alderman 
Crundall,  M'  Phillips,  H'rencii,  John  Smith  &  others  loUowed  me :  Conieing  in  the  flbrt  they 
and  we  drunk  the  King's  health.  Alter  that  they  fell  upon  the  Shcrifl'e,  took  his  sword  and 
abused  him  sadly.  They  took  Alderman  Crundell  and  turned  him  out  the  ifort.  After  that 
l\r  French  and  M'  John  Smith.  They  sent  and  fetcht  M''  Middleton's  sword  from  his  side  at 
M'  Pettyes.  I  expected  the  same.  Went  through  the  people  out  the  flbrt.  Goeing  out,  one 
said  Goe,  we  d'ont  want  you  here.  This  was  on  Saturday.  Thus  farr  I  gave  Cap'  Nicholson 
an  account  oft'. 

The  24""  ]\r  William  Merritt  brought  me  a  printed  Proclamation  from  their  Matyes,  dated 
the  It"'  of  February  lOSf  confirming  all  persons  (being  Protestants)  who  upon  the  first  day  of 
December  last  past  were  in  the  Otlices  of  Sherifl'es  Justices,  Collectors,  &c.  to  be  continued  &3. 
Having  this  I'roclamation  I  sent  for  the  Aldermen  and  Common  Councelt  at  the  Towne  hall 
and  there  Kesolved  to  piibiish  said  I'rodamation,  charging  and  commanding  all  people  concerned 
to  take  notice  thereof. 

This  being  i)uhlisiied  made  them  very  angry.  The  next  morning  I  desired  M'  Phillips,  Coll. 
Bayard,  the  Aldermen  and  Connnon  CJouncell  to  meet  me  at  my  house  who  came  where  we 
Kesolved  that,  the  Circumstances  >P  Mathew  Plowman  was  in  considered,  he  desist  fr"m  acting 
any  further  in  the  Customes  &c.  which  being  told  to  M'  I'lowman  he  was  very  well  satisfyed. 

This  beinu;  done  we  api>(>inled  Coll.  ISayard,  Paulas  Ificliards,  M'  Thomas  Wenliam  and 
John  llaynes  to  be  « '(immiciuiers  of  the  Custonu's  &c  And  because  the  Merchants  disputed 
the  Customes,  that  they  should  then  take  of  the  Merchants  Inhabitants  tiieir  notes  or  bonds 
to  pay  the  Customes  if  due,  and  strangers  to  give  in  Security  for  the  same  and  what  penjuisites 
that  arise  in  the  Custome  house  to  lay  it  by  till  a  Ciovernm'  or  Ord"  come  how  the  same  shall 
be  disposed  ofl". 

Upon  this  Order  tla-  said  I  Gentlemen  went  to  the  Custome  house  to  h>ok  after  his  Matyes 
interest  accordingly,  but  having  been  there  a  little  tinu'  in  conu's  l^eyslaer  with  armed  men, 
pulls  them  out  the  Custome  house,  severall  cutting  at  Coll  Uayard  but  the  croud  being  so 
thick  cutt  only  his  hatt  and  he  escaped  into  the  house  of  Peter  I)e  La  Noy  where  he  was  all 
that  night.  They  watched  the  h.Mise  and  swore  they  would  kill  him.  Afterwards  he  gott 
out  the  house.  They  searcht  for  him,  but  he  went  for  Albany,  where  he  is  now.  Then 
Leyslaer  went  and  told  ftrederick  I'hillips  if  he  should  meet  again  the  Divell  should  lake  him. 
And  told  Dur  darke  and  Marshall  that  he  would  be  with  me.  Severall  people  came  and 
desired  me  to  goe  out  ol  the  way  saying  that  llu'V  would  ii-tch  me  in  |)ris()n.  I  slaved  two 
dnyes  at  hdnie  and  tlun  went  al)road  again.  la'vslaer  hath  put  I'eler  De  lia  Nov  in  the 
Custome  house  mid  liei.'i\es  the  |iasses  Nigned  ("  (^ap' appointed  to  secure  the  fl'ort  at  New 
Yorke  on  beiuilf<-  of  King  William  and  (jueen  .Mary.") 

The  2^  of  July  wan  our  .Mayor's  (!ourt :  the  night  before,  as  also  the  saiiu'  uu)rning,  Leyslaer 
sent  to  Paulas  Ifichards,  that  if  the  Maytir  Kept  a  Mayor's  Court  the  people  would  hi'le  the 
Magistrates  by  the  leggs  from  the  Town  hall,  and  he  would  not  hin<ler  them.  Whereujipou 
we  sent  .M'  Lawrence,  M'  Merritt,  .M'  Uuuibiilt,  &  M'  Crundall  tn  him  in  the  Ifort,  lo  whom  he 
Raid  the  same,  so  that  M'  Kumbull  &  M'  IJichards  absolutely  said  they  would  not  goe  to  Court 
for  lo  be  beaten  nnii  abused.  'I'hen  we  itesolved  to  adjinirn  our  (%)urt  for  4  weeks  in  hopeii 
that  their  fury  will  be  allayed  against  tli.it  time. 


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They  have  appointed  a  Conimitte  of  Safety,  Vi/.'  2  out  of  the  Citty  Teter  De  La  Noy  and 
Samuell  Edsall,  2  of  Brouckland,  2  of  fflatbush,  2  of  fflushing,  2  of  Newtoun,  2  of  Staten 
Island,  2  of  Essex  in  New  Jersey,  2  out  of  Esopus  &  2  of  West  Chester,  the  rest  of  the 
Towns  will  not  meddle  themselves. 

♦witodr.™  '^'"^  Committee  have  raised  GO  men  whereof  Jacob  Leyslaer  is  Cap',  William 

Ciiurchill'  Lieu'  and  Joost  Stoll  a  .!ram  man*  Ensigne.  This  Oommitio  opens  all 
letters.  I  have  letters  there  that  came  from  Albany  about  10  dayps  agoe,  and  cannot  have 
them  before  the  Committe  sitts. 

I  had  thick  i)lanck  provided  for  the  plateformes  and  Carriages,  and  the  ffort  being  taken 
had  carryed  them  by  Phillip  Smith's  iiouse,  but  Leyslaer  caused  them  to  be  brought  in  the 
ffort.     I  hope  he  shall  pay  me  for  the  same. 

There  is  ^773  .  12*  .  3-*  of  that  money  in  the  ffort  that  was  raised  for  the  expedition  to 
Albany.  They  intend  to  use  that  to  pay  the  charges  of  repayring  the  ffort  and  their  soldiers 
whom  they  have  jiromised  4r,'  pr  month  on  their  own  victualls.  They  fetcht  yesterday 
Thomas  Walton  from  Staten  Island  for  having  said  that  he  would  retake  tiie  ffort  with  200 
men  and  keep  him  prisoner  in  the  fli)rt. 

W  Plowniim  liiilh  trusted  (he  Merchants  for  their  Customes  and  now  in  these  Revolucons 
and  changes  they  deny  to  pay,  so  that  I  cannot  gett  that  money  to  pay  the  two  Companyes  as 
Ordered. 

He  hatii  promised  me  to  give  me  tiie  list  of  Debts  and  I  will  goe  myselfe  and  demand  it 
from  tile  Alerchants.  if  tiiat  should  faile  it  would  put  nu'  to  a  non  plus. 

I  intended  this  only  to  be  as  a  Blotter.  But  M'  Heckley  seiuling  me  word  that  lie  goes 
away  to-morrow  vvitli  the  lloud  from  Coll.  Morris's  and  it  being  very  late  at  night  already,  aiul 
nuist  bring  or  send  this  to  Harlem  before  8  o'clock  in  the  morning  have  no  time  to  copy  this 
fairly. 

Therefore  must  this  serve  to  send  to  Yo"-  Excell.  as  it  is,  praying  Yo'  Excell  to  excuse  me 
in  sending  thi-se  scrihled  lines  in  such  an  untowardly  manner.  Shall  by  the  lirst  opportunity 
send  Yo'  Excell.  the  copy  of  the  Minutes  kept  by  myselfe  and  also  those  kept  by  the  Clarke  of 
the  Town  hall  and  what  further  hath  happened  in  mean  time.  T  long  to  hear  the  arrival  of 
the  two  expected  Commi.'r.ners  or  other  orih'rs  from  England  that  we  uuiy  he  released  from 
all  tlu'se  troubles  and  threats  wee  have  every  day,  and  that  Yo'  Excell.  may  he  put  at  liberty 
and  concpier  all  yo'  KniuMnyes.  This  with  my  wife's  and  my  service  Presented  is  the  reail 
wishes  off  May  it  Please  Yo'  Excell. 

Yo'  Exeell.  most  humble  Servant, 

S.    V.    CORTLANDT. 

'  rte»i  niiti',  mitp  p.  (iit4.  — En. 


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Colo7iel  Bayard  to  Captain  Nicholson. 

I  Now- York  Popera,  B.  II.  208.  ] 

New  Albany  23  July  1C89. 
Honnored  Sir ! 

I  liope  you  have  met  with  a  prosperous  voyage  and  that  ere  long  wee  may  here  of  your  siife 
arrival  —  Since  your  departure  the  insolencies  and  cruelties  of  the  great  mutineer  Jacob  Leiseler 
and  his  crue  are  in  no  manner  diminished,  but  rather  augmented,  as  you  will  find  by  tiie 
inclosed  abstract  of  the  Journall  till  my  departure  from  New  Yorke.  And  liave  also  desired  M' 
Mayor  by  this  opportunity  to  give  you  an  account  of  the  chief  occurrances  that  happened  since — 
You  will  find  by  the  perusal  of  s"*  Journall,  that  tlie  members  of  councell,  with  tlie  Mayor, 
Aldermen  and  common  councel  had  endevored  to  preserve  the  revenue  of  the  Clovern'  for  his 
Maj""  service  as  they  where  recommended  to  doe  at  your  departure,  as  appears  by  the  minutes 
of  concell ;  But  said  Leiseler  finding  that  the  securing  of  said  revenue  would  be  prejudicial  to 
bis  and  his  assotiatts  particurar  interests  was  tliereby  so  insenst  and  inflamed  against  tlie  civiil 
Government  and  chiefly  against  myselfe,  wlioine  lie  suspected  to  be  the  most  forward  therein 
tliat  he  attempted  tliereiiiipon  most  maliciously  to  massaker  my  person,  by  tiie  hands  of  his 
drunken  crue,  in  soe  nuuii  that  I  was  at  last  advised  to  leave  New  York  and  retire  elsewhere 
for  safety. 

Since  my  departure  from  New  York  I  have  received  intelligence,  that  Nathaniel  Gold  and 
James  Fitch  of  Connectlcot  Collony  at  tlieir  dcjiarture  liave  certified,  and  by  many  faler  [false?] 
and  foolish  tlatterings  liave  accordingly  commended  the  mutini'is  proceedings  of  said  Leisteler 
and  others  of  his  faction.  And  that  the  pretended  committee  of  safety,  chosen  by  a  few 
members  of  their  cabball,  have  taken  upon  themselves  (:  in  contempt  of  His  Majesties  prod:  of 
the  H""  of  Fehr''.  last,  conlirming  all  protestant  Justices  of  the  peace  and  Sheriffs  ettc:)  the 
ciiief  authority  and  management  of  tiie  Govern* 

Inpriniis:  that  they  have  confirmed  the  respective  military  officers  at  present  in  the  companies 
at  New  York. 

Item:  that  they  have  raised  a  company  of  souldiers  in  jiay  to  secure  the  fort,  Whereof  said 
Leiseler  is  to  be  Capt"',  \V™  tJhurcher  the  mason  to  be  Leflenant  and  Joost  Stol  tlie  Dramman 
t )  be  Ensigne  and  keeper  of  the  Stores  ettc. 

Item:  that  they  lnn<*  published  by  beate  of  tlie  drum,  that  tiie  takeing  and  securing  of  the 
Fort  was  singley  and  soU-y  for  their  Majesties  service,  and  that  no  person  or  persons  have  any 
reason  to  depart  the  Citty  of  New  Vorke  ettc.  wliilst  I  myselfe  and  several  others  at  the  same 
instant,  vvheie  dayly  and  openly  lliieatened  to  be  niassa<Te<l  plundered  and  iiii[)risone(I. 

Itl  seems  liiat  our  care  for  securing  of  tlie  revenue  has  alsoo  soo  alarmed  them,  witii  feare  to 
be  accomptable  to  Ills  Majesty  for  the  whole,  that  Peter  Lanoy  one  of  their  coinniitlee  of  safety 
has  taken  upiui  liimsi-ile  to  olliciale  iii  the  Ciislom  house,  but  by  what  authority  I  know  iiott. 

Great  cndevours  have  alsoo  lieen  made  by  tlie  said  Lesteier  and  those  of  iiis  faction  to 
overthrow.  All  civiil  (iovern'  in  the  remaining  |)arts  n\'  the  (lovtTimient,  as  in  tiie  late  province 
of  New  Jarsie,  in  the  county  "I  Uiclimond,  county  of  lister  and  in  this  county  of  Albany  by 
Bending  of  messengers  and  letters  to  some  of  the  inilliliiry  Officers  and  factious  men,  inticing 
them  to  follow  their  steps;  but  all  tlH*  said  places  disapproving  of  their  miiliiious  proceedhigs, 
are  agreed  to  remain  steady,  and  mainlaine,  their  civiil  Gtivern'  pursuant  to  llis  Maj""  said 
pruciuuiuiiuu  uf  lite  li"'  l*'i.-i<r^.  tuat  iili  urilera  tiu  uffive  iruiti  EiigluiiU  ; 


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Here  at  Albany  has  been  but  a  very  slender  trade,  which  occasions  great  poverty,  by  most  of 
the  inhabitants,  having  had  little  or  no  trade  this  three  years  past,  neither  can  they  expect  any 
as  long  those  of  Canida  be  not  reduced  to  other  terms. 

The  Sachims  of  our  five  warlike  nations  have  been  here  and  in  their  proposals,  to  the  Mayor 
and  the  Magestrates  have  acquainted  them  that  they  were  resolved  to  be  revenged  of  Canida 
who  still  detained  their  Frends,  in  a  trecherous  manner,  and  in  a  time  of  peace  taken  captives 
and  sent  to  France ;  Wee  have  news  that  some  weeks  past  a  party  of  about  nine  hundred 
Indians  are  gone  thether  and  that  now  about  300  of  the  Miohaakes  are  reddy  on  the  same 
designe,  they  will  undoubtedly  destroy  the  harvest,  which  of  neccessity  must  reduce  Canada 
to  a  great  extremety  unless  ruleefe  be  sent  them  from  France— 1  find  the  inhabitants  of  Albany 
still  much  inclined  for  some  exploit,  either  for  trade  with  the  further  Indians ;  or  by  letters  of 
Marke  to  see  themselves  repaid  for  there  losses,  robbed  by  the  French  at  their  last  going  to  the 
Ottowawas ;  and  if  a  warre  with  France,  they  would  not  be  wanting  to  contribute  verry  much 
towards  the  subduing  of  that  Govern'  which  undoubtedly  would  proove  to  be  verry  profitable  for 
England,  in  respect  of  its  trade  and  revenue  —  Wee  have  no  vessell  yett  arrived  from  Europe, 
(but  expect  them  daily:)  which  makes  Lestler  and  his  crue  to  be  more  insolent,  since  they  can 
not  reduce  to  their  faction  any  of  the  civill  magistrates,  or  hardly  any  one  of  the  substanciall 
and  princijial  men  of  sence  and  estate  of  the  Govern'  unlessa  the  three  Cap'""',  and  how  they 
were  drawn  in,  by  feare  or  otherwise,  will  undoubtedly  be  discovered  in  due  time  ;  all  the  rest 
of  the  mutineers  or  the  most  part  being  poore  ignorant  innocent  and  senseless  people  who 
suffer  them  to  be  ruled  and  hectored  by  aboutt  :.'0  or  30  ill  drunken  sotts.  — Yett  I  find  that 
severall  of  their  faction  begin  to  decline,  and  more  would  follow,  who  now  by  feare  dare  not  be 
otherwise  than  silent. — 

I  had  a  letter  fronj  M'  West  of  the  2S"'  of  June  who  tells  mo  all  continues  in  the  same  state 
at  Boston,  only  the  Government  is  removed  to  the  Castle  and  he  to  the  prison  — I  am  now 
retired  at  Albany  where  1  intend  to  continue  till  orders  do  arrive  from  His  Maj"  to  settle  the 
desolate  affairs  of  the  Government  which  pray  (Jod  may  be  very  speedily  — In  the  interim  I 
shall  take  leave  with  the  offers  of  my  most  humble  service  assuring  that  1  am 

Ilonnored  8ir  Your  very  humble  servant 

(signed)  N  Bayard. — 


m 


Ahfitravt  of  (hh)Hi'J  B<iijar<r.s  Jotinml. 

1  New- York,  I.XXI.  ] 

Absfn'.ct  out  of  the  Jonrnall  kept  by  Coll.  Nicholas  Bayard  since  the  11"'  June 
A"  Kisi).  In  New- York. 

A'  168!)  This  Day  the  L'  Govern'  departed  !'  in  this  Citty  in  order  for  hi.-i  transportation 
June  1 1"-  for  England  to  complaine  against  the  rebellious  proceedings  of  Leiseler  and  some  of 
the  people  his  associatts 

1-'  d'"     Mcholas  du  Morres  this  day  arriving  from  Barbados,  Kingslaiul,  the  CuHlom  house 
OfHcer,  went,  according  to  cUslome  and  order,  to  go  on  bourd,  but  by  a  tile  of  muskctUers  was 


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forced  to  desist,  by  threatening  to  fire  uppon  them  if  they  went  aboard ;  AF  Mayor  standing  by 
and  contradicting  tliose  Actions  as  arbitrary  and  illegal!,  answer  was  made  by  Johannes  de 
Peyster,  'tis  the  order  of  the  Commanders  in  the  ffort; — The  Souldiers  wanting  Drinck  in  the 
ifort,  a  file  of  mnskettiers  went  and  strained  in  the  Westward,'  without  a  constable,  from  Tudor 
Kinsland  and  others,  in  which  Jan  Van  Gelder  was  a  Chief  Actor. 

M'  Mayor  had  some  days  before  ordered  the  High  Constable,  and  had  this  day  before  him 
the  petty  const.ibles  and  told  them  that  they  sliould  not  mistake  themselves  in  serving  of  any 
warrants  but  those  of  the  Civill  Govern'  that  he  utterly  disowned  any  power  or  authority  tho 
Cap'"'  had  that  now  bedded  the  people,  and  produced  them  the  Law  that  they  might  peruse  it, 
and  act  accordingly,  and  if  they  acted  contrary,  that  it  should  be  at  their  perilis,  etc. 

13  d'"  The  souldiers  went  with  the  Constable  Martin  Clocq  hawing  his  old  pocket  staff 
marked  J"  2.  R  and  strained  at  the  bowses  of  Edward  Buckmaster,  J"°  Crooke  &  others  for 
fines  of  the  watch. 

Jacob  Mayles  came  as  Clarke  of  the  Company  and  demanded  from  myselfe  the  fine  of  my 
man  Jn"  foote ;  I  told  him  if  they  would  have  it  they  must  come  and  take  it  by  fforce.  That 
if  I  saw  cause  I  should  not  only  command  my  owne  servants,  but  alsoo  a  file  of  muskettiers 
more  to  guard  my  bowse  against  the  ffiirie  of  any  rebbells,  who  had  threatned  to  pull  downe 
my  bowse,  and  massaker  my  person ; 

Juno  y^  14"'  Complained  Ric  luird  Joanes  that  a  Iv.  of  musketteers  out  of  the  flbrt  had 
robbed  his  howse,  under  pretext  of  straining  for  fines  by  virtue  of  a  Warrant  signed  by  Jacob 
liciseler,  Hans  Kierstrer,'  Isaacq  de  Riemer,  Jan  Schouten  Jasper  Nossepatt,  Joost  Stoll,  and 
severall  others. 

This  afternoone  arrived  Cupt.  ]$rockhol,st  and  Ensigne  Bradfort  from  Boston,  and  att  their 
landing  where  connnanded  by  W"  Cburcher  &  a  file  of  muskettiers  to  go  to  the  flbrt,  and 
charged  not  to  speake  a  word  to  my  selfe  or  others  at  their  landing 

l-'j  d""  A  packet  being  arrived  by  Capt.  Brokholst  for  the  L'  Govern',  upon  hoopes  it 
conteined  the  proclamations  to  proclaim  King  William  and  Queen  Mary,  the  Councel  sent 
Tliomas  Berry  man  a  purpose  with  s-"  letters  to  tiie  L'  Govern%  and  desired  if  the  s"^  proclamation 
was  sent  to  have  it  proclaimed  with  all  speed. 

16  d'"     I  received  a  letter  from  the  L'  Goveni'  with  a  discliarge  for  Capt.  Minvielle. 

17  d'°  ISr  Tudor  and  several  English  Marchauts  calld  mee  in  at  Neth.  Buckmaster's,  and  told 
niee  that  Stoll  with  a  file  of  nniskeltiers  where  sent  to  Long  Island,  as  it  was  supposed  to  take 
in  W"  Mcolls,  by  reason  (as  it  was  alledged)  that  said  Nicoils  had  said,  before  he  would  submit 
to  such  an  arbitrary  power  as  Leiseler  had  tiken  uppon  himselfe  he  would  sooner  pistol!  liim ; 
whereupon  George  Burger  came  out  of  anotlier  roome  and  assaulted  s-"  Tudor,  present  my  selfe 
and  others; — 

June  y'  18"'     The  .Afayor  and  Aldermen  kept  their  Court  without  any  interruption. 

19  d""  M'  Mayor  and  I  received  information  tl;at  Major  Gold  was  expected  by  Land  from 
Fairfield  tlie  next  day  witli  the  proclamations  for  Jacob  Leiseler  to  prorlaime  King  Williani  and 
Queen  Mary;  and  Berryman  not  being  returned  from  the  Lieut.  Govern',  it  was  thought 
necessary  to  send  George  Browne  with  a  Boate  expresse  to  Imsten  the  s"*  orders  from  the  L' 
Govern'  if  any  lie  luid  received. 

This  evening  returned  Berryman  with  a  letter  from  tht!  L'  Govern'  intimating  that  he  was 
sorrow  no  such  proclamations  were  received  by  him,  and  that  he  kept  the  Messenger  rome 


I.  e.  dittrsined  in  the  Weal  wnnl.  —  En, 


'  KiF.iwTKri.     (ii'  A  .i«  n  riiiruinii  in  New  York.  —  Kii. 


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dayes  longer  in  hopes  yett  to  have  received  s-"  orders,  and  desired  the  Councel  to  order  M' 
IMowman  to  satisfy  tlie  Boatman  and  Messenger  on  acct.  of  the  pubiicq. 

ao  d""  M'  Mayor  and  my  selfe  with  severall  Gentlemen  went  to  meet  Mayor  Gold,  but  not 
meeting  with  him  went  to  Coll.  Morris;  Noto  that  StoU  Duycking  and  Leiseler's  son  where 
sent  after  us  as  spyes. 

21  d""  This  morning  returned  George  Browne  with"  an  answer,  in  effect  the  same  as 
Berryman  brought. 

Capt,  Brockholst  and  Ensigne  Bradfort  intending  to  give  a  vizet  to  the  L'  Govern'  being 
uppon  his  departure  at  Capt.  Brown's  where  (he)  stopt. 

M'  Middleton  came  tliis  day  in  towne,  and  with  the  Boatman,  where  abused  by  the  Souldiers 
out  of  the  ffort,  and  the  boatman  assaulted  &  wounded. 

22  d"-  Mayor  Gold  and  Cap'  ffitts  being  come  in  town  last  night,  M'  Mayor  this  morning 
conveaned  the  Aldermen  and  Common  Council,  sent  for  and  desired  from  r'^  gentlemen  the  s" 
Proclamations,  to  have  the  happines  and  liounour  to  prodaime  their  Magesties.  What  excuses 
s**  Gold  and  ftits  made  the  Records  will  .Npres. 

This  morning  a  publication  was  made  in  this  Citty  by  beate  of  the  drums,  that  about  twelve 
of  the  clock  their  Maycsties  where  to  be  proclaimed  before  the  Hbrt.  The  Court  sent  for  Capt. 
De  Peyster,  Capt.  Lodewyck,  and  Capt.  D.  Broun,  but  made  all  excuses  not  to  come. 

In  the  afternoone  at  the  Hreing  of  the  gunns  of  the  ffort,  I  sent  for  and  invited  at  my  bowse 
Mr.  Mayor,  the  Aldermen,  Common  Couuci-l,  and  what  troopers  and  loyall  gentlenien  and 
merchants  could  be  found,  wiio  all  came  to  be  merry  and  rejoyce  in  their  Mayesties  most  happy 
accession  to  the  Throane  of  England,  ffrance  &  Ireland,  with  innumerable  wishes  of  a  long, 
prosperous  and  victorious  reigne,  etz.  Where  most  part  of  the  company  continued  tiU  the 
I'^ening,  when  all  parted  to  prevent  any  abuse  from  the  rebbels. 

About  foure  of  the  Clock  this  Afternoon  M'  Mayor  was  sent  for  by  the  Captens  at  M' 
Mayor's  house,  where  the  iSIayor  was  grosly  abused  by  Jacob  Leiseler,  who  threatned  to 
proclaime  him  a  traitor  and  siding  with  the  late  King  James,  against  the  present  King  W' 
and  Mary,  except  M'  Mayor  would  forthwith  (at  his  command)  proclaime  the  King  and  Queen 
from  the  Statehouse ;  M'^  Mayor  made  answer  that  M'  (Jold,  M'  ffitts,  and  the  rest,  could  not 
be  ignorant  of  the  harty  desires  the  Court  and  hiniselfe  had  to  performe  tlieir  duty  therein. 
Smce  this  nuirning  they  had  sent  to  the  Captens,  and  to  s''  (Jold  and  llitts  to  that  purpose,  who 
would  not  honour  the  Court  to  nieete  or  comply  with  them  therein;  that  he  would  immediately 
send  for  the  Aldermen  and  Comnum  Coii  icel,  and  accpiaint  them  thereof,  w'*'  was  accordingly 
done,  who  sent  tiieir  answer  in  wrileing  for  to  be  redely  to  meete  them  at  the  tstatehouse,  to 
have  their  Mayesties  proclaimed  there  according  to  ancient  cuslome. 

S<>t>.  That  these  Capt"'  owned  M'  Mayor's  authority,  if  he  would  but  be  subject  to  their 
arbitrary  I'ower,  and  obey  their  commands. 

Att  the  Statehouse  s"  Leiseler  endeavonul  to  raise  an  uproar  againste  the  Mayor;  and  at  the 
ifort  the  Sheriffs  sword  was  taken  from  him  and  he  beaten. 

This  evenitig  was  Anthony  tliinner  challenged  by  '>  or  (i  Souldiers  with  drawne  swords  to 
come  out  of  his  house,  saying,  Vou  an-  alsoo  one  of  Bayard's  crue,  that  I'opish  Dogg  & 
Tray  tor,  come  out,  weel  ofH'u  yo'  hart,  etz. — 

2;}  d""  I  was  informed  that  M'  ffrench  with  severall  other  English  gentlemen  being  on  the 
bridge,  without  any  cauae  given  where  assaulted  by  Jacob  Lei8.'ler,  who  in  a  great  passion, 
Ihrealned  to  kaiije  him  calli.ig  him  all  the  I'opish  Doggs  &  Divells  imaginable,  and  that  he  and 
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ffourty  popish  more  had  been  Yesterday  mett  caballing  together  at  my  howse,  etz ;  threatning 
before  a  weeke  was  to  an  end  lie  would  secure  tiiem  all  or  words  to  that  eftect,  which 
occasioned  severall  English  Merchants  &  Gentlemen  for  safety  of  their  lives  to  depart  this 
Citty.  In  like  manner,  where  M'  Middleton,  George  Browne,  &  others  this  day  assaulted  by 
s"*  Leiseler,  StoU  and  others,  some  threatned  to  be  kill'd,  others  to  be  run  to  prison. 

This  evening  I  told  M'  Mayor  that  since  the  King  was  proclaimed  by  the  Souldiers,  although 
without  due  order,  yet  it  would  verry  advizable  to  find  out  and  publish  the  King's 
Prrclamation,  confirming  all  Justices  of  the  Peace,  Sheriffs,  Collectors,  etz.  being  Protestants, 
w**"  printed  Proclamation  I  was  informed  to  be  in  the  hands  of  W"  Cox,  one  of  the  Members 
chosen  for  the  Committee  of  Safety. 

June  y'  SI"*  This  Morning  M'  Mayor  himselfe  and  severall  other  Gentlemen  endeavourd  to 
procure  s'^  proclamation,  w'""  was  denyed  by  s"*  VV™  Cocx,  but  att  last  had  att  M"  Thompson's, 
Wliereuppon  the  Court  of  Aldermen  and  Common  Council  where  conveaned  and  publication 
thereof  made  from  the  Citty  hall,  as  the  Records  will  sett  forth ;  Imediatly  after  publication 
the  Court  sent  for  the  members  of  the  Council,  and  told  M'  Plowman  in  regard  he  was  no 
protestant,  that  therefore  he  was  nott  qualihed  to  continue  as  Collector  of  the  Revenue,  and 
ordered  to  desist  from  acting  therein  'till  further  order. 

25  d'»  Att  a  convention  of  the  members  of  the  Councel,  with  the  Mayor,  Aldermen  & 
Common  Councell,  M'  Plowman  was  sent  for  &  dismist,  and  a  resolve  made  that  the  Revenue 
be  collected  for  the  proper  uses  of  their  ^lajesties,  by  four  Commissioners,  viz'  Poulus  Richard, 
Jno  haynes,  Thomas  Wenham  &  my  self'e ;  and  tliat  a  perfect  account  of  the  s"*  revenue  be 
kept,  as  also  of  the  fees  &  perquisites  of  the  Oflice  and  none  to  be  disposed  of,  but  collected 
&  secured  till  the  arrivail  of  a  Governour  or  orders  fiom  England ;  Whereupon  the  said 
Commissioners  tooke  the  Oatlies  of  Allegiance  &  Supremacy  to  their  Majesties  King  William 
Queen  Mary,  newly  directed  by  Parliament.  The  above  resolve  &  order  of  the  Convention 
was  imediatly  tixt  up  at  the  Custome  House  door  and  in  the  afternoone  my  selfe  witii  the  rests 
of  the  Commissioners  mett  at  s**  Custome  house  in  order  to  advise  and  settle  the  methodes  of 
managing  the  Affaires  of  the  Customes ;  Butt  having  been  there  about  a  halfe  an  houre  in 
came  Jacob  Leiseler,  Joost  Stoll,  Jan  Meyer,  with  about  IS  or  20  armed  men  (not  of  his  but 
of  Cap*  Brown's  Company)  —  said  Leiseler  demanded  by  whatt  power  or  authority  wee  satt 
there  ;  answer  was  made,  by  the  only  authority  w'^''  their  Mayesties  King  W"  and  Queen  Mary 
had  i..  this  Governm'  which  hee  could  see  by  the  order  fixt  at  the  doore  ;  the  same  being  read 
by  him  he  declared  that  the  Members  of  the  Councel  Mayor,  Aldermen  &  Common  Council 
held  no  power  or  authority ;  that  they,  and  wee  alsoo,  where  Roages,  Rascalls,  and  Divells, 
etz;  that  wee  had  created  our  selves,  that  I  was  Popish  aflected,  and  had  endeavoured  not 
above  Eight  Days  past  with  200  men  to  retake  the  flbrt,  and  challenged  mee  }  .  to  do  it;  — 
demanded  from  us  wether  wee  had  taken  the  Oathes  to  their  Mayesties  King  William  and 
Queen  Mary;  wee  answered  that  wee  knew  not  of  any  Authority  hee  had,  if  he  ha<l  any  would 
do  well  to  produce  it,  and  though  wee  were  not  bound  to  give  him  any  account,  yett  we  would 
tell  them  that  wee  had  taken  the  Oathes  of  Allegiance  and  Supremisy  to  their  s*"  Mayesties,  and 
that  hee  did  verry  ill,  and  was  like  to  answer  it  before  his  Mayesty,  lor  to  disturbe  the  peace 
of  his  Mayesties  loyall  Subjects,  Item  tor  endeavoring  to  subject  His  Mayesties  Governm*  and 
for  the  destroying  of  the  Revenue  by  Law  established ;  But  since  we  saw  tlie  sword  ruled,  that 
if  he  would  but  command  us  to  depart  the  Custome  House  wee  would  submitt  and  forbearo 
acting  any  fturtlier,  he  auBwerd  no,  but  would  take  a  copy  of  that  pamphlet,  concider  on  it, 
and  see  what  he  had  to  do  with  such  roages  &  rascalls,  etz.  and  soe  departed 


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Itnediatly  after  his  departure  I  tooke  notice  tliat  tlie  letter  J.  in  tlie  King's  armes  was  not 
altered ;  wherefore  wee  forthwith  sent  the  s*"  armes  and  had  said  letter  altered  in  a  W. 

The  Commissioners  resolved  not  to  act  any  further  that  day,  till  they  had  an  answer  from  s<» 
Leiseler. 

About  two  houres  after  s-i  Leiseler  came  at  and  in  the  Custome  house,  cursing  and  swearing 
calling  the  Commissioners  all  Roages,  Villans  and  Divells,  that  they  had  sett  downe  under  the 
amies  of  King  James,  that  popish  Tiran,  that  he  was  sorrow  he  had  not  seene  it,  otherwise  he 
would  have  run  us  all  thorow  with  the  halbert:    Mr  Wenham  assured  him  civilly,  that  wee  butt 
just  come  att  the  Custome  house,  that  wee  had  not  as  yett  acted,  only  to  have  the  letter  in  the 
King's  armes  altered ;  that  itt  was  verry  strange  s*"  Leiseler  was  so  forward  to  kill  us  for  no 
*ault,  since  he  and  his  people  almost  every  day  let  fly  from  the  tfort,  and  also  did  march  under, 
the  Coullers  of  the  late  King  James,  whose  figures  where  to  this  verry  houre  still  to  be  seene 
in  s''  Coullers ;  M""  Wenham  desired  further  that  he  Leiseler  would  desist  from  rayting  and 
cursing,  that  he  would  he  pleased  to  argue  tiie  case  moderately  and  civilly,  etz.  butt  s''  Leiseler 
tooke  his  kaine  &  threatened  to  strike  him  and  all  the  rest  of  the  Commissioners,  by  all 
possible  meanes  endeavouring  to  entice,  exasperate  and  put  his  rabble  on,  (who  all  or  the  most 
parte  where  fild  up  in  strong  drinke)  to  fall  uppon  the  Commissioners,  and  soo  continued  rayting 
&  scolding  for  about  three  quarters  of  an  houre,  saying  the  order  fixt  up  was  a  pamflet,  and  a 
scraule,  that  it  was  made  in  a  meeting  as  Quakers  nieete  and  in  a  chimbny  corner,  that  they 
assumed  that  power  and  created  themselves,  that  all  of  them  were  Roages  and  Villans,  without 
any  Authority.    Whereupon  !Sr  Wenham  demanded  by  what  authority  s-^  Leiseler  came  there  to 
question  the  Commissioners ;  He  answered  his  authority  was  by  the  choice  of  the  people  of  his 
Company,  to  w'"-  answer  was  made,  that  where  the  King,  and  his  Power,  and  Laws  where  in 
force  no  such  choice  and  authority  of  the  people  was  of  any  force  or  virtue :    Yett  since  he 
came  with  swordes  and  staves  &  denyed  any  civill  governm'  of  his  Mayesty  here,  that  wee  still 
where  reddy  to  submit  if  he  would  command  us  to  depart ;  Whereupon  Joost  Stool  laid  violent 
hands  on  s''  MT  Wenham,  puld  him  by  his  neckcloath  out  of  the  Custome  house  into  the  streete, 
where  he  was  beaten,  bruised  and  wounded,  and  put  in  danger  of  his  life ;  Some  gentlemen 
Spectators,  that  spoke  only  a  word  in  distaste  of  s"*  cruelties,  as  >!■•  Edward  Taylor,  Docf  Reed 
and  others,  where  imediatly  assaulted  by  4  or  5  of  the  rabble,  on  every  one  of  them,  and  most 
barberously  treated  and  put  to  the  utmost  danger  of  being  murdered :     I  and  the  rest  of  the 
Commission"  seeing  the  uproare  increase,  resolved  to  moke  o'  escapes,  but  the  first  step  I  made 
out  of  the  Custome  house  I  was  stopt  and  assaulted  by  s"*  Leiseler,  cursing  and  swearing  that 
he  would  be  the  death  of  mee,  somtimes  threatning  to  run  mee  thorow,  to  cudgel  mee  with  his 
kaine,  to  run  mee  in  the  face,  etz.  and  would  not  sufler  mee  to  pass  the  streete  in  expectation 
(as  all  indifl'erent  persons)  that  some  of  his  erne  (who  had  promised  him  their  assistance  before 
they  parted  the  ilbrt)  would  lia\e  been  soo  forward  as  to  be  the  Exijutioner  of  his  murderious 
and  bloody  designe,  which  at  last  was  attempted  by  his  Herault  Joost  Stool  the  Dromman, 
who  run  at  mee  with  a  drawne  dagger,  and  gave  one  or  more  strookes  at  mee,  and  would 
undoubtedly    have  murdered   mee,  unless  by   providence   prevented,  and  I   by   force   of  the 
spectators   rescued   in  the  next  lioust>,  w'''  house  was  thereuppou  imediatly  assaulted    by    a 
multitude  of  armed  men,  striking  and  beating  against  the  door,  threatning  by  swords  and  fire 
armes  to  force  open  s**  door,  unless  M'  Lanoy  would  open  it  and  expose  mee  to  their  cruelties; 
which  occasioned  mee  to  make  my  further  escape,  till  1  was  safe  from  their  bloody  hands. 
In  this  fTurie  liis  rabble  oryod  out  verraet,  verraet,  or  trayson,  trayson,  the  roages  with.  GO 


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men  will  kill  Cap*  Leiseler,  eind  liad  tlie  drom  beaten  alarm;     'Sole  that  Trijn  Jans  the  wife  of 
Jiin  Joost  was  very  active  in  this  ffiirio. 

June  jr*  ao""  I  resolved  by  reason  of  s''  bloody  cruelties  t'l  iij-ijiort  for  England,  and  make 
my  addresse  to  his  Majesty  for  releife,  and  resolved  to  send  m  exjiRi  id  Dellawar  on  hopes  to 
overtake  a  shipp  that  was  uppon  itts  departure.  I  sent  al.soo  a  i«itter  to  M'  Mayor  for  several! 
papers  needfuU  to  that  effect ;  Tlie  widow  Peyster  M™  Van  Bnigli  and  severall  others  told  my 
wife  that  the  rabble  of  Leiseler  had  sworne  to  hava  mee  alive  or  dead,  and  therefore  advized 
mee  to  departe  very  suddanly ;  I  w.is  alsoo  informed  that  a  shott  was  made  at  my  negro 
John,  whilst  he  was  at  his  labor  in  my  owne  yard,  but  that  the  bullet  mist  him,  and  hitt 
againe  the  stone  wall,  where  it  was  taken  up  and  brought  to  my  wife. 

'Note.  Not  before  this  morning  Leiseler  had  the  let'.er  J.  in  the  King's  amies  standing  before 
the  ffort  altered  in  the  letter  W. 

27  d'"  Jacob  Leiseler  thretned  this  moniin^  my  brotlier  B.  Bayard  to  cast  him  into  prison 
for  obeying  M"'  Mayor's  order  in  attending  ihe  Common  Councel  on  the  ao""  of  this  Instant. 

Hendrik  Cuyler  tooke  uppon  him  as  it  is  reported  to  signe  the  passes  for  Nicholas  Garrets 
and  Robert  Darkins,  and  tittuled  himselfo  as  Capt"  of  the  ffort  for  the  present ;  The  said 
Kuyler  told  alsoo  if  they  could  but  take  mee,  they  had  prepared  a  heldere  or  cleare  chamber 
for  mee  in  the  ftbrt ; 

Jn°  Crooke  only  going  along  in  the  streete  was  Jissaulted  and  cruelly  wounded,  and  his 
brother  threatned  to  be  cut  in  peeees  if  bee  could  be  taaker 

Jacob  Leiseler  sent  severall  of  the  late  Souldiers  three  times  this  verry  day  to  the  house  of 
M'  Mayor,  and  advized  and  intised  them  to  demand  from  him  their  pay  as  Souldiers,  saying  he 
has  yo'  money,  and  if  denyed  to  strip  his  coate  from  iiis  backe,  and  plunder  his  house,  and  if 
tliey  wanted  assistance  when  they  had  but  begun  the  worke,  he  would  send  them  assistance 
out  of  the  ffort,  as  p''  aflidavy  of  tiie  souldiers;  — 

M'  Mayor,  M'  Wenham  and  severall  others  sent  mee  warning  that  they  were  credibly 
informed  tliat  Leiselers  rabble  would  plunder  my  house  the  next  night. 

June  y*  aS""  In  contempt  of  the  King's  authority,  whoos  lawos  are  the  only  protextion  and 
safety  of  his  subjects,  some  ill  affected  and  restles  spirits  mett  this  day  att  the  flbrt,  and  termed 
themselves  to  bee  tlte  Committee  of  Safety  for  this  Govemm'  but  ivhat  they  acted  was  kept 
private ; 

M'  Fredrick  Philips,  M'  Mayor  and  other  Gentlemen  hearing  that  I  was  at  my  house,  came 
and  advized  mee  to  depart  for  Albany  or  elsewhere  to  be  redd  from  the  rabble,  who  railed 
exceedingly  in  their  drinck  to  do  some  mischeafe,  whereuppon  1  resolved  and  departed  this  night 
for  Albany  with  a  boat  of  M'  De  Kaay ; 

July  y*  •')"'  This  day  wee  arrived  at  Albany,  where  wee  found  most  part  of  the  Inhabitants 
inclined  to  peace  and  quietnes,  and  to  maiutaine  their  Civill  Govemm'  till  orders  do  arrive  from 
their  Maj-esties; — 

Tiiis  is  !i  true  Coppy 

Attested  by 

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Order  in  Cmiticil  to  proclaim  their  Majmtiefi  in  Neir  -  York 

[New-Tork  Entry,  U.  192. 1 

After  our  hearty  commendations,  ^vhereas  William  (g,  Mary  Prince  and  Princess  of  Orange 
have  been  proclaimed  King  @  Queen  of  England,  Scotland,  France  and  Ireland  and  of  the 
Territories  @  Dominions  thereunto  appertaining.  We  thought  fitt  hereby  to  signify  the  same 
unto  you  with  directions  that  with  the  assistance  A  the  principal!  Freeliolders  &  Inhabitants  of 
their  Maf'  province  of  New  York,  you  proclaim  their  most  sacred  Mat^'  according  to  the  Form 
hereinclosed  with  the  Solemnities  and  ceremonies  requisite  on  the  like  (Hrasion,  if  the  same  be 
not  already  done.  And  so  we  bid  you  farewell.  From  the  Councill  Chamber  at  Whitehall  the 
29'"  day  of  July  1GS9 


To  our  loving  friends  Francis  Nicholson  Esq"" 
their  Ma'^'  Lieu'  Govern'  and  Commander  in 
Cheif  of  the  Province  of  New  York.  And  in 
his  absence  to  such  as  for  the  time  being  take 
care  for  preserving  the  Peace  &  administring 
the  Laws  in  their  AIa'>"  Pro^nnce  of  New 
York  in  America 

Memd""  The  Duplicate  signed  at 
Hampton  Court  the  S"-  day  of  August 
1G89 

Newport         Cakmarthex  P 

Dorset  Halifax  C.  P.  S. 

Montague       Bolton 

Fauconberv    Devoxshire 

LUiMLEY  ShHEWSBIRY 

MoXMOUTH 


Y'our  very  loving  Friends 

Carmartiiex  P 

Halifax  C.  P.  S, 

Oxford 

Macklesfield 

Dorsett 

Bath 

Lumley 

Newport 

11  Howard 

H    POWLE 

R :  Hampden 

Will  BlathWayt. 


I  •  .- 


Proclamation  for 
Iho  Province  of 
Ni'W  York. 

Heart,  Pub 
Queen  of  V. 

Lady  of  tlu' 
England  be 
and  humble 
Marv  with 


A  rroclamation  Jn-  the  Province  of  New -York. 

Wee  the  Lieutenant  Governor  and  principal  Freeholder  @,  Inhabitants  of  the 
Province  of  New  York  Do  hereby  with  one  full  voyce  and  consent  of  Tongue  @. 
ish  @  l'rocli>im,  William  &  Mary  Prince  @  Prixces  of  Oraxge  to  be  King  @. 
uglaud  Scotland,  France  @  Ireland  Defender  of  the  Faith,  mid  supream  Lord  & 
■  Province  of  N  vv  York  and  all  other  the  Territories  &  domhiions  to  the  Crown  of 
longing  To  whom  we  do  acknowledge  all  Faith  @  true  allegiance  with  all  hearty 
'  affection  Beseeching  God,  by  whom  Kiii-s  reign,  to  bless  King  William  &  Queen 
long  @  happy  years  to  reign  over  us 

God  Save  King  '^Villiam  and  Queen  Mary 


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William  III.  to  Lieutenant  Oovernor  NichoUon. 

[New-York  Entry,  II.  194,] 
WlLIilAM.  R. 

Trusty  and  welbeloved  We  Greet  you  well  whereas  we  have  been  given  to  understand  by 
Lres  from  you  and  others  the  principal  Inhabitants  of  our  Province  of  New  York  of  your 
dutifull  submission  to  our  Royall  pleasure  @  readiness  to  receive  from  us  such  Orders  as  we 
should  think  requisite  for  settling  the  Peace  and  good  Government  of  our  Province  of  New 
York.  Wee  have  thought  fitt  hereby  to  signify  unto  you  that  wee  are  taking  such  Resolution 
concerning  the  same  as  may  tend  to  the  Welfare  of  our  Subjects  inhabiting  there,  and  in  the 
mean  time,  We  do  hereby  authorize  and  Impower  you  to  take  upon  you  the  Government  of 
the  said  Province  Calling  to  your  assi.stance  in  y'  administration  thereof  the  Principal 
Freeholders  and  Inhabitants  of  the  same  or  so  many  of  them  as  you  shall  think  fitt.  Willing 
and  requiring  you  to  do  @  perform  all  things  w""  to  the  place  @  office  of  our  Lieu'  Gov  :  and 
Commander  in  Chief  of  our  Province  of  New  York,  doth  or  may  appertain  as  you  shall  find 
necessary  for  our  service  and  the  good  Government  of  our  Subjects  according  to  the  Laws  and 
Customes  of  our  Said  Province  untill  further  order  from  us,  and  so  we  bid  you  farewell.  Given 
at  our  Court  at  Whitehall  the  30""  day  of  July  1C89  in  the  first  year  of  our  Reign 

By  his  Ma''"  Command 

NoTTIXGHAM 

To  our  Trusty  and  welbelovd  Francis  Nicholson 
Esq"  our  Lief  Governor  &  Commander  in 
Chief  of  our  Province  of  New  York  in  America, 
and  in  his  absence  to  such  as  for  the  time 
being  take  care  for  Preserving  the  Peace  and 
administring  the  Lawes  in  our  said  Province 
of  New  York  in  America. 


Report  and  Ord^r  iipon  the  Earl  of  Sterling's  claim  to  Long  Island. 

[Xew-York  Enlrjr,  II.  197.] 

At  the  Court  of  Hampton  Court  the    day  of  August  1689. 

Pkesent  —  The  Kings  most  excellent  Mat^  in  Councill 

Upon  reading  this  day  at  the  Board  a  Report  from  the  Right  Ilonble  the  Lords  of  the 
Committee  for  Trade  and  Plantations  in  the  words  following 

May  it  please  Y'  Maty 

We  have  been  attended  by  the  Earl  of  Sterling  who  hues  claim  to  the  Propriety  of  Long 
Island  within  your  Mat"  Province  of  New  York  in  America  and  upon  examination  of  the  said 
Earls  Pretensions  we  find  that  ab'  the  year  1003  The  Earl  of  Clarendon  in  behalf  of  the  late 
King  then  Duke  of  York  did  treat  with  the  Earl  of  Sterling  for  his  Interest  in  Long  Island  for 


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• 

wh'""  his  then  Royall  Higness  did  afterwards  promise  to  pay  to  the  said  Earle  3500"  as  the 
Lord  Berkly  informed  him  which  the  said  E  of  Sterling  not  having  rec"  In  tlie  year  1674  the 
said  Duke  of  York  in  consideration  of  the  Earle  of  Sterlings  releasing  all  his  pretence  of  Right 
and  title  to  the  Colony  of  New  Yk  in  America  (whereof  Long  Island  is  part)  did  grant  unto 
the  said  Earle  of  Sterling  a  pension  of  300  pounds  PAnn :  for  the  life  of  the  said  Earle  out  of  the 
surplusage  of  the  Neat  Trofitts  of  the  Revenue  arising  out  of  the  said  Colony  all  manner  of  charges 
be  it  Civill  or  Military  first  deducted  @  allowed,  with  a  contract,  That  if  in  any  year,  there  should 
not  be  sufficient  out  of  the  Neat  Profitts,  all  charges  allowed  to  pay  the  said  Pension  as  aforesaid, 
the  same  and  all  the  arrears  thereof  should  be  paid  when  there  should  be  a  sufficient  Surplusage 
in  any  other  year  for  the  same,  But  there  having  not  hitherto  accrued  any  neat  Profits  out  of 
the  Revenue  of  New  York,  the  Charges  of  the  Government  being  defrayed  by  reason  whereof 
the  said  Pension  of  Three  hundred  Pounds  p':  Ann:  is  become  above  fourteen  years  in  Arrear, 
We  most  humbly  offer  our  opinion.  That  your  Mat^  be  graciously  pleased  to  order  the  said 
Pension  of  Three  hundred  pounds  p'  Ann:  to  be  paid  to  the  said  Earle  with  the  said  arrears 
out  of  the  surplusage  of  the  neat  Profitts  of  the  Revenue  of  the  said  Colony  as  the  same  shall 
arise,  all  manner  of  Charges  Civill  and  xMilitary  within  the  said  Colony  being  first  deducted 
pursuant  to  his  Grant  from  the  Duke  of  York  as  aforesaid,  And  that  the  said  Earle  may  have 
free  liberty  by  his  Agent  or  officer  at  New  Y'ork,  yearly  to  inspect  the  publique  accf  and 
management  of  the  Revenue  of  that  Colony  to  the  end  his  Lopp  may  be  fully  informed  of  the 
neat  Profitts  that  may  arise  out  of  the  said  Revenue,  to  be  satisfied  and  paid  to  his  Lopp  in 
such  manner  and  under  such  conditions  as  is  before  exprest 

All  which  is  most  humbly  submitted 

His  Majesty  in  Council!  was  graciously  pleased  to  approve  of  the  said  Report,  and  to  order, 
as  it  is  hereby  ordered,  That  the  Governor  or  Commander  in  Chief  of  New  York  for  the  time 
being  do  cause  the  said  Pension  of  300"  P  Ann  to  be  paid  to  the  said  Earle  with  the  said 
Arrears  out  of  the  surplusage  of  the  neat  Profitts  of  the  Revenue  of  the  said  Colony  of  New 
York,  as  the  same  shall  arise,  all  manner  of  Charges  Civill  and  .Military  within  the  said  Colony 
being  first  deducted  And  it  was  further  ordered  that  the  said  Governor  or  Commander  in 
Chief  do  also  permitt  the  said  Earle  to  have  free  liberty  by  his  Agent  or  officer  at  New  York, 
yearly  to  inspect  the  Publick  Accounts  &  Managem'  of  the  Revenue  of  that  Colony,  to  the  end 
his  Lopp  may  be  fully  informed  of  the  Neat  Profitts  that  may  arise  out  of  the  said  Revenue, 
and  also  satisfied  and  paid  in  such  manner  and  under  such  conditions  as  in  the  said  Report  is 
exprest. 


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<  Me-asrs.  J'hilips  ami   Van  Cortland  to  H^kcrdavy  Bkithwayt, 

[New-York  I'lipors,  D.  II.  l5j.  ] 

5  August  1689. 
May  it  please  Your  Honnour. 

The  10*  day  of  June  last  past  wee  gave  your  honnour  a  Cull  account  oft' the  transactions  here 
by  the  hands  of  our  Lieut :  Gov'  Capt"  Francis  Nicholson  and  other  conveyances  which  wee 
hope  are  come  safely  to  your  hands,  and  that  Capl"  Nicholson  hath  given  your  honour  a  ful 
relation  off  the  Revolution  here,  and  off  the  miserahle  estate  and  condition  off  this  province 
and  Citty  in  particular — The  Cantons  Indians  nations  above  Albany  hearing  off  warr  between 
England  ;». -d  France  are  gone  to  tight  the  inhabitants  of  Canlda.  The  Indians  off  Peniaquid, 
since  the  bastoniens  have  served  his  Excell :  S'  Edniond  Andros  and  disbanded  his  army,  have 
distroyed  two  towns  and  kille(l  several  people  so  that,  that  fast  and  tijie  country  is  like  to  be 
deserted.  The  Court  off  hartfo  tt  have  sent  two  conmiissiouers  to  the  Captains  that  tooke  this 
fort  from  Capl"  Nicholson  and  brough[t]  with  tlieni  a  printed  proclamation  without  any  further 
order,  and  proclaimed  their  Maj""  tiiereby  on  the  1 7  of  June  last  past.  Whereupon  wee  with 
the  assistance  off  the  Mayer,  Aldermen  and  common  councell  sent  for  the  collector  M'  Mathew 
I'lowman,  who  l)eing  a  I'apist  and  the  people  much  incensed  against  him,  dismissed  iiini,  and 
appointed  Coll :  Nicholas  Haijard,  I'aul  Richard,  John  Haines  and  Thomas  Wenhani,  to  be  as 
commissioners  and  receivers  of  their  Maj""'  revenues  who  nccordingly  went  into  the  custom 
liouse  and  doein)j  their  duty  ware  forcibly  obstructed  and  turned  out  of  the  Custom  house  in  a 
violent  manner  by  Cap'  Jacob  Laysler  and  a  number  vW  armed  men,  and  Peter  de  la  noy  is 
put  in  by  them,  who  clears  all  vessels,  and  tlial  ("apt"  that  liiUh  the  wath  in  the  fort  signed  the 
passes.  But  since  that  time  they  have  chosen  a  Committy  of  safety,  out  of  some  Counties 
(:  for  several  Counties  will  not  joine  with  thein)  and  have  appointed  the  said  Cap'  Laisler  to 
be  the  connnander  otf  the  Fort  who  now  signes  tlie  |)asses  foi  all  vessels,  he  hath  now  raised  a 
company  otf  souidiers  off  about  50  in  the  fort.  The  people  are  \ery  unruly  and  cemmitt  dayly 
many  unlawful  acts  and  insolencies,  none  pays  duty  but  thusi  that  will,  soe  that  if  noe  jpedy 
orders  come  from  England,  the  whole  revenue  will  fall ;  all  is  in  a  confusion,  the  Majestrntes 
tbreatned,  and  hindred  to  doe  their  duty  and  those  that  endcvour  to  hinder  their  doing  otf 
mischeef  anil  promoting  otf  bringing  the  people  to  peace  and  (pli^■lue^se  are  called  papists  and 
suspected  persons. — Therefore  we  beg  againe  that  your  honour  will  be  pleased,  immediately 
upon  reccit  be. cot!"  to  take  such  speedy  and  etfi'ctiial  care,  that  the  state  and  conditiim  oil"  this 
province  and  citty  may  be  made  known  to  our  most  graci)us  Soveriiigne  to  the  end  that  speedy 
releefe  and  others'  inny  be  sent  to  prevent  the  utter  ruine  oH'  this  province  and  citty,  wiiose 
trade  trathque  and  ri-venue  hath  been  considerable,  and  is  now  wholly  decayed.  Soe  not 
doubting  off  your  honour's  favourable  assistance,  wee  subscribe  oursi-lves. 

.May  it  |)lease  your  honnour 

Your  hoimours  most  luimble  servants 

(signed).  Fhkuiivch  Fi.vi-sik 

tf.    v.    CoKTLA.NUr. 


'  yu  I  urJui'».  —  V.v. 


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[New- York  Papers,  B.  II.  212.] 


Sir. 


August  16S9. 


Since  your  departure  M'  Layster  &^t :  proclaimed  their  Majesties  on  the  l?"-  day  of  June  oft" 
which  I  gave  your  Honnour  an  account  by  M'  Mackinzie,  the  19'^  Tiie  people  being  much 
agaiiLst  papists  beinge  i^  office  IVP  Philips  Coll:  Bayard,  tlie  Mayor  Aldermen  and  common 
councell'  to  put  M''  Plow.  lan  out  and  Coll :  Bayard,  Paul  lUchards  John  Haines  and  Tliomas 
[Wenhan-]  in  the  Costun  house  to  secure  and  receive  all  their  l^rajei^tie8  revenues  and  as  they 
were  a  sitting  in  the  Costuni  house,  Capt:  I.ayster  came  with  several  armed  men  and  turned 
them  out  in  a  violent  manner,  Coll:  Bayard  narrowly  escaping  having  two  cutts  in  his  hatt  soe 
that  he  was  forced  to  fly  for  Albany  where  he  is  now  still  — They  forlhwith  put  Peter  de  la  iioy 
and  (ieorge  Brewster  in  the  customhou.se  who  dearea  the  ships,  and  that  Captaitie  that  liatli 
the  guard  in  the  fort  signcs  the  pa.>ises.  But  since  that  time  they  have  appointed  a  committy 
of  safety  out  of  several  counties,  many  towns  in  the  counties  being  against  it  and  otiier  counti.>s 
unwilling  to  joine  with  lliem,  as  Albany,  L'l.ster,  Siitfolk  and  most  all  New  Yarsay.  This 
Committy  hath  appointed  Capt:  Layster  to  be  the  commander  olf  the  fort,  who  now  signes  all 
the  passes  for  the  ve.s.seis.  The  chest  of  money  they  have  oi)ened  to  pay  their  charges.  He 
hath  raised  a  new  company  of  souldiers  of  about  oO  men.  \V"'  Churcher  i.s  I.eftenant  and 
Joost  StoU  Knsigne  of  the  fort.  They  made  a  new  well  used  the  phmche  wee  provided,  and 
made  the  platforms  and  carriages  just  as  you  had  ordered  it,  and  are  now  providing  the 
Stockades  to  stockade  the  fort  about  as  it  was  formerly— and  have  made  a  baltry  behind  the 
l()rt  upon  the  llatt  rock  to  the  westward.  All  this  (:tliey  say:)  ought  to  be  done  by  you,  [ 
answered  it  would  have  been  done  before  now  if  they  had  not  taken  the  fort  whilst  your 
honnor  and  the  magestrates  ware  advising  and  consulting  tor  the  best  of  the  Citty  and 
(.'overnnient— They  lost  three  men,  accidentally— the  I"  when  the  men  all  run  in  the  fort 
against  the  will  ol  the  Officers,  was  shut  through  his  legg  and  died,  the  second  was  a  souldier 
of  Capt"  Brockhols  who  listed  himsellt'  under  Cafit  l.aister  and  went  to  wash  himseli'e  in  the 
Itiver  and  drowned  —  the  :t"'  is  .Mr  Willson,  who  they  sent  to  prodaime  their  .Majestys  in  New 
^eisay  and  returning  (ell  outt  a  Canoe  at  States  Island  and  drowned,  he  is  hurried  in  a  great 
state,  the  whole  tiuvn  incited,  Kvery  man  and  woman  gloves,  all  ships  and  vessels  their  liaggs 
hailt-  Htiili;  tiring  all  when  he  was  carried  to  the  grave.  The  Kings  tlagg  at  the  (brt  halfe  statf, 
all  the  men  upon  the  Fort  in  arms,  the  Druiuins  beating  mornfully  the  gunns  liTing  continually 
till  he  was  in  tlie  grave,  his  death  is  much  lamented  by  them,  as  being  a  man  that  .stood  up 
for  the  liberty  of  the  people  and  protestand  Ifeligion  eltc — .Ml  letters  ur«  taken  upp  and  opened, 
.some  letters  that  were  .sent  to  you  from  llaston  and  Murmudas,  they  have  in  the  Kort,  llnir 
Committy  called  .M'  Plowman  in  the  Kort  who  as  a  madman,  nave  them  an  account  of  the 
money  in  the  Tort,  upon  which  they  opened  it  and  called  ine  alsoo,  to  an  account  (or  the  taxed 
money,  I  told  them  it  was  \\'  Plowman  that  was  to  (live  an  account  (tir  he  had  it  in  his  hand.s, 
but  they  said  I  was  to  jiay  it  againe  for  it  was  unlawfully  rai.sed,  and  if  I  will  not  returiie  it 
they  will  letch  it  —  I  answered  if  they  had  lawfull  power  I  should  be  ready  to  obey,  their 
.Nhijesties  orders  aiul  none  other.     'I'lu-y  thretbni'  me  every  (hiy  soe  that  I  was  onen  resolved  to 


Vol.  MI. 


'  JitlulntI,  or  wmio  aiU'li  wnnl,  •(miiiii  Id  be  oiiiilUil  IhTi'.  —  I"l>. 

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absent  nij'selfe  alsoo,  but  have  kept  iiiyselfe  home  till  now  for  I  an»  intended  to  po  np  to  Alb' 
for  14.  days  or  three  weeks  in  hopes  tliat  in  nieane  time  orders  will  come.  Their  tlu'eats, 
insolencies,  abuses,  falsities  and  lyes  unlawful!  actings  and  niiselieeffs  are  soe  many  and 
unsuflerable  that  if  noe  speedy  relect'  and  orders  doe  come  from  P^ngland  many  of  the 
Inliabitants  will  leave  the  citty  and  goe  to  live  in  the  country,  for  fear  of  life  and  Estate,  for 
they  imprison  whom  they  please,  and  take  out  of  prison  those  that  are  there  for  debt,  they 
take  peoples  goods  out  of  their  houses  and  if  hindred  by  Jr^tices  of  the  peace,  they  come  with 
great  numbers  and  fetch  it  out  of  the  Justices  house  by  fork  ,  and  doe  what  they  please,  soe 
that  their  Capt'"  can  no  more  Kule  them  —  It  troubles  them  tnat  they  did  not  put  you  in  prison 
and  seized  upon  your  papers,  there  they  would  iuive  found  tie  reason,  for  you  are  a  papist  and 
Boe  is  D""  luues  and  have  severall  witnesses  as  they  say  ngiinst  you  both  —  Sir,  if  1  should 
write  you  all  their  particular  actions  time  and  paper  would  laile  — 

Tl'.e  5  nation  Indians  are  gone  about  a  month  agoe  to  figlit  the  inhabitants  off  Canida,  we 
expect  daily  to  hear  of  their  actions.  The  Indians  to  the  Eastward  have  destroyed  a  town 
tiiere  and  killed  at  one  tinu;  •"tt  men  in  a  meeting  house  —  those  att  Eastoii  are  raisinge  men  to 
goe  thether,  but  are  hartt  to  be  had  soe  that  I  am  attraid  that  fast  and  good  countrey  will  be 
deserted.  I  gave  Ills  Kxcell:  an  account  of  your  departure,  but  have  no  an.-^wer,  he  is  on  the 
Island  (Pastel,  with  I'almer  and  (iraham.  West  is  in  the  connnon  prison  with  M"  Randolph 
and  others  —  The  news  of  warr  between  England  imd  France  put  'he  people  here  in  a  great 
feare,  and  to  tell  the  truth  if  ai\  Ennemy  sliouhl  come  wee  are  in  a  bad  condition  iiaving  no 
liead  to  connuand  us,  every  <me  beinge  {';i])tain.  Jiut  wee  hope  in  (iod  that  suchleu  orders 
will  come  out  of  England  to  put  us  to  rigiits  againe  —  in  nu-ane  time  I  begg  and  desire  you  to 
bemindfull  of  your  kind  promisses  to  nir  to  acquaint  M'  lilathwayt  of  my  condition  and  ace" 
and  if  in  any  capacity  as  Collector,  or  auditor  1  can  serve  their  .Ahijesties  if  he  be  pleased  to 
lay  his  commands  u|)on  mee,  I  shall  ahviiys  lie  f.iithliill  to  doe  my  duty,  and  if  in  any  [larticular, 
can  serve  you  here,  I  shall  always  be  ready,  and  take  it  for  a  great  favour  to  call  and  subscribe 

iiiyselfe  to  be 

May  it  please  your  hoiuior 

^our  real  friend  and  most  liuinble  servant 
(signed).  S.  \'.  C^mirLANnT. 

My  wife  presents  her  humble  servise  to  your  homiour,  so  doth  M'  ['liilips — 
i;oll:  Hayard  and  .M"  Mackenzie  are  att  Albany. — 

I'rav  Sir  if  any  opportunity  presents  left  us  be  honoured  witii  a  line  and  what  news  of 
jnomeiit  happens,  and  endevoiir  that  speedy  orders  may  <'(iiHe  for  our  setllement. — 

'  till  I  ri'li.-r.  —  Ku. 


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Colond  JJuyanl  to  Captain  Xicholmn. 

[New- York  ro|)orB,  B.  11.  210.] 

Honnored  Sir.  ^''''  ^'°'"'^'  '""  ^"S"^*  l^^^. 

Since  the  inclosed  of  tlie  SS""  of  July  I  had  severall  letters  from  my  friend.'^  in  New  Yorke- 
ncqiiainting  mee  of  their  continuing  trouble  and  dangers,  whereof  the  particulars  undoubtedly 
will  be  sent  yourselfe  by  M'  AFayor  as  I  had  desired  him.— Itt  is  greatly  feared  if  no  sudden 
orders  or  releefe  arrives  from  His  Alajesty  that  some  great  mischeele  will  befall,  for  the  abuses 
and  threatnings  of  Leiseler  and  his  rabble  encrense  daily  to  imprison,  plunder  and  massacre 
those  who  will  not  nc(]nies,  althougii  they  do  8ui)mitt  to  their  illegal  proceedings,  wherfore  I 
hope  it  will  please  (iod  to  send  some  speedy  deliverance. 

^  Wee  have  from  Boston  that  the  Indians  about  Piscattoway  had  lately  killed  about  50. 
Christians  and  destroyed  many  settlements,  which  you  will  have  more  at  large  from  New 
Vorkc-Aud  now  ah.nif  six  days  past  wee  revived  the  same  advice  fnmi  the  armv  of  our 
-Macquas  Indians,  who  laid  about  a  days  journey  from  Hciianeghtede,  and  that  lour  Onnongong.  .s 
or  l»enne<)uid  Indians  where  sent  them  by  that  niitiou  to  make  som  proposalis,  desiring  tin- 
advice  of  the  .>higestrat..s  here  ..iiher  to  kill  them,  or  to  take  them  prisomiers,  or  what  to  do 
with  them;  \Vher..uppon  the  .Magestrates  desired  them  to  be  sent  hitlier  hound,  with  an 
intention  to  have  them  conveyed  to  His  K.vc,.ll:  at  Baston,  few  to  he  employed  if  possible  for 
some  use  to  procur.'  a  bett.'r  p.-a.  r  ettc.  but  it  .seems  som,-  .liHi.rence  happened  between  our 
said  Indians,  which  occasioned  that  before  this  message  came  the  said  Omiogonges  had  made 
their  proposals  and  where  dismist  and  departed  —  Yett  wiiat  was  ocurred  the  said  .Maipiaes 
Indyans  on  y.'slerday  by  our  Mess..nges  and  interpretor  Arnout  Cornelisson  acquainted  th.- 
Magestrales  here  vi/.:  'I'hat  the  said  Omiogonges  had  propo.sed  and  d.-sired  that  the  .Maquaes 
and  the  other  four  nations  with  the  Schaghkoos  liidyans  would  take  up  the  ax  with  them 
a^trainst  all  the  Christians  on  this  continent,  since  it  was  quite  certain,  that  all  the  Christians 
Knglish  Dutch  and  the  French  alsoo  had  made  a  C(mipact  to  cut  of  all  the  Indians  whatsoever 
—  Item  that  they  might  be  turnished  by  meanes  of  .said  .Miicquaes  with  simie  powder  ami  iiails, 
being  in  great  need  iIk  rcof  and  piv.«.-nte.l  41)  bever  skins  — ettc— Whereuppon  the  said' 
.Maquaes  had  replyed,  tiiat  they  want.^d  not  take  up  the  ax  hut  only  against  the  French,  and 
such  ns  would  assist  them,  and  lor  powder  and  bails  they  could  not  spare  any —The  said 
Maquaes  alsoo    acquainti-d    the    Magistrates    that    they    gave    no   credit   to  the"  Annogoiiges 

Allegatiims  about   the  Clnislians  eompa.l  —  It that   tliev  had  resolved  to  semi  so  Imlvans 

I'Mck  to  guard  their  ca.stles  and  that  they  roiihl  not  spare  their  y-mng  Imlyans  to  pursue  the  4 
Annogonges.  becaus..  the  tim..  of  their  di  j-.arture  was  alr.-ady  spent,  and  soo  went  on  their 
march  to  Cannida,  this  answer  .settled  the  mimis  of  many  of  the  ohl  Inhabitants  here,  who 
weiv  verry  suspicious  that  their  Indians  might  be  delivered  and  go  to  the  Kastwar.l,  since  wee 
had  vuriouH  reports  to  that  .■lleci.  And  it  is  credil)ly  report.'.!  that  th.'  Fr.'iuh  of  Canni.ia  are 
th.'  chi.'f  prom.iters  ..f  this  m.'.s.sage,  who  will  never  desist  as  long  they  continue  th.Te,  h\  ill 
jM.ssiblp  means  t..  entice  our  In.liaiis  against  ns  an.l  all  His  MaJ""  suhje-'ts  on  this  coiitin.'iil,  and 
Iherf  nuikc  use  of  other  m.'asures  to  .'l.'are  th.'uiselfs  ..iit  ..f  the  warre.  which  not  only  would 
s.'iiirf  all  the  Imlian  tra.l."  to  Caiii.hi  but  iimsl  iinavoi.lably  t.'ii.i  I.,  th.'  utter  mine  of  nil  the 
Knglish  s.'tth'in.'nts  on  this  Coiitin.'ui.     liis  ih.rerore  most  certaine  that  these  Knglish  CoUoniea 

'Oil.iMi  I  H«_v«r.l  «»•  at  Uiii  J»tr,  M  ai'in'on  I7  thii  |>MUcri|>i  of  th<  |<rii««Uiiig  Utur.  •—  Ku 


(Kitfhl  to  bn  -Alliaii)-, 


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will  iipver  be  at  rest  or  siife  till  those  ill  desijines  of  the  French  be  stiffled,  by  the  subduing 
and  invading  of  Canida,  whieli  easily  might  l)e  accomplished  with  some  small  assistance  Irom 
England,  1)V  Water  from  New  Yorke  and  by  land  from  hence,  in  which  wee  may  have  a 
sutKcient  nund)er  of  Indians  for  assistance  if  anj'  of  (lieir  Indians  would  side  with  the  French 
—  And  truly  it  is  of  that  great  import  that  His  .Maj'>  ought  to  he  duly  informed  thereof,  for  it 
would  not  only  be  a  meanes  to  secure  all  the  Indians  to  joine  and  stick  close  to  the  Knglish, 
and  hinder  any  of  them  from  doeing  any  misclieafe,  but  the  said  conquest  would  be  a 
considerably  advantage  to  England  itselfe,  in  respect  of  its  trade ;  wee  have  various  reports 
that  the  warr  is  proclaimed  between  England  and  France,  which  if  boo  I  humbly  conceave  it 
would  be  the  only  time  to  make  that  attempt  this  verry  next  spring,  yett  leave  the  consideration 
thereof  to  better  Councuil,  In  the  interim  my  liearty  prayers  and  wishes  shall  bee  for  their 
Majesties  most  happy,  glorious  and  victorious  Reigne,  and  with  the  harty  offers  of  humble 

service  to  yourselte  —  remain  —  Honnored  Sir 

Your  very  humble  servant 

(signed).  N.  Bavaud. 


Cdptalit  MiKcnzic  to  Capuiiii  Nlcliohon. 

[Ni-.vYork  l'o|..i>,  .1.  II.  au.  1 

15  August  J(JS9. 
Honoured  Sir! — 

Since  your  honours  departure  M''  Cortlandt  and  M''  Levingston  I  know  hends  you  an  exact 
account  ot  all  that  has  passed.  The  former  went  to  Albiiny  about  G.  days  ago  frcMU  wh.ence  I 
returned  about  two  days  after  he  was  goii,  during  whirli  small  time  1  shall  give  you  the  best 
account  I  can  of  what  has  happened. 

The  I  !"•  Currant  the  sloop  1  came  passenger  in  arrived  about  1 1  o'clork  at  night  to  New  York, 
and  1  caused  the  skipper  to  set  me  ashore  above  the  wind  mills,  and  by  that  meanes  saved  the 
letters  I  carried  (thereof  tiiat  you  receive  from  M' Livingston  was  one),  from  being  broke 
open — next  morning  when  it  was  known  tiiat  1  went  ashore  at  such  a  place,  1  was  told  M' 
l<eisler,  stunned  very  nuich  and  sent  to  Derrick  ^'andenbur).'!!,  another  passenger,  and  asked 
for  letters  who  tolil  tlient  he  had  none,  all  this  while  they  did  not  oHer  to  trouble  me,  next 
morning  very  ear'v,  one  of  his  souldierN  (as  they  call  them),  knockd  at  my  door,  and  told  me 
roughly,  1  nmst  go  to  the  Fort  to  sjieak  with  the  C'apt"  of  the  Fort  (:  that  is  M''  Leislers  title:) 
1  told  him  I  had  no  busiiu'ssc  there,  but  il  M'  l^eisler  desired  to  speak  with  me,  he  might  come 
if  he  pleas'd,  with  whiih  answer  'ne  fellow  left  m< ,  end  I,  Judging  what  wouM  come  next  shut 
my  door,  and  a  little  alter,  a  serjeani  and  two  nuistpiiltiers  ki'iuked  hard  at  the  door,  which  I 
wouh'  net  open,  but  went  up  stain,  ami  from  the  window  asked  them  what  they  would  have, 
they  told  me  (in  a  threatning  tone),  you  I'lusl  go  along  with  us;  1  said  I  would  not;  and  bid 
them  show  me  their  warrant,  and  they  held  up  their  niuF(pu'lls.  which  I  said  v  as  not 
satisfactory  to  me,  upon  which  they  called  me  the  greatest  ,ogue  in  the  whole  country  and 
threatned  to  pull  down  the  house,  whicli  wordt  I  regarded  not  :  i!ic  serjeant  told  me  he  would 
bring  a  warrant,  and  hft  cenlinels  one  at  the  lore  and  amitliei  al  the  back  doore.  init  returned 
without  uny  only  look  witnesses  tiuit  1  refused  to  go  along  with  them  ;  at  which  I  smiled,  and 


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told  them  1  would  be  at  the  bridj^e  in  half  an  hour  and  was  as  good  as  my  word,  walking  a 
great  part  of  the  day  in  the  most  public  places  but  they  did  not  oBer  to  lay  hands  on  me  ;  till 
next  day  towards  evening  walking  in  the  broad  way  they  saw  me  and  went  and  told  M""  Leisler 
who  ordered  two  to  lay  hold  of  me  who  forced  me  to  the  fort  (of  this  I  took  M'  Tewder  to 
witness  :  )  whither  when  I  came  they  led  me  up  to  that  chamber  where  your  Hon'  lodged, 
where  assembled  the  Capt"  and  the  Connnittee,  who  had  Thomas  Clark  before  them  for'  .iting 
of  a  certain  paper  entitled:  the  reasons  why  Thomas  Clark  freeholder  of  the  city  of  New  York 
would  not  watch  nor  ward.  I,  at  my  entry  asked  the  reason  why  I  was  brought  thither  in  so 
rude  a  manner  he  told  me  he  would  tell  me  by  and  by,  and  bid  me  to  go  into  the  next  chamber, 
where  M'  dehiNoy  W  Edschill  (two  of  the  Committee),  and  Capt"  Leisler  came  to  me  and  told 
me  they  wondered  I  would  not  come  since  they  desired  I  would  only  be  pleased  to  tell  them 
whither  i  knew  that  a  skipper  (who  went  to  Keopas  that  day)  had  carried  any  [powder?]  along 
with  them.  1  told  them  their  messengers  did  not  well  perform  their  commands,  ibr  instead  of 
such  smooth  words,  they  called  me  Rogue  and  thrcatned  me,  which  gave  me  cause  to  suspect 
they  nuglitdeal  worse  by  me  in  the  fort,  and  I  answered  their  (piestion,  that  I  knew  nothintr  of 
powder  or  any  tiling  else.  Then  they  begun  to  discourse  of  n  letter  of  mine  wrote  to  Coll : 
Hamilton  which  they  intercepted,  it  was  in  answer  to  one  Coll :  Hamilton  wrote  to  me,  de  ".rng 
to  know  whither  wiiat  was  reported  to  him  of  the  peoples  threatniiig  to  do  with  iiim  was  true, 
lor  his  wife  was  then  extreamly  sick  of  a  fever  whom  he  desired  to  bring  to  New  York.  IM' 
J)elanoy  showed  me  the  letter  and  1  told  him  it  was  my  hand,  my  answer  was  to  this  effect 
(  :  which  was  severe  enough  bur  I  had  forgot  most  part  of  it),  that  I  had  not  heard  any  such 
threatnings,  only  David  Moody  reported  that  Capt"  Leisler  threatened  to  send  down  a  company 
tor  him,  and  if  so,  said  I,  1  would  not  advise  you  to  come  up,  nor  do  1  think  it  convenient  to 
ask  hi'  Leisler's  leave,  tor  by  that  means  you  will  seem  to  confess  yourself  in  fault,  and  if  he 
should  grant  leave  I  would  not  advise  you  to  take  his  word,  for  I  should  not  take  it  in  a  thing 
of  less  moment,  and  the  .seeing  of  you  in  tovvi:  may  provoke  these  men  you  exainiu'id  at  .Jersey 
( For  he  took  up  those  C  Leisler  .sent  thither  : )  for  I  understa-  d  they  are  some  of  the  most 
malicious  among.st  them — Alter  reading  of  it  M'  Leisler  saui  i.  wtmdered  what  wrong  he  had 
done  me  that  1  should  write  so  of  him  to  wrong  his  credit,  that  if  lu;  knew  he  had  done  me 
any  wrong  he  would  heg  pardon  for  it  upon  his  knees,  1  answered  if  I  did  him  wrong  I  would 
beg  his,  l)ut  1  told  him  I  was  provoked  fust  by  his  calling  ine  a  I'api.st  tor  so  I  was  told  :  he 
answered  it  was  a  very  great  lye  for  lie  had  never  said  so,  after  a  little  pause  .le  put  on  a  more 
angry  look,  and  saiil  he  knew  I  uim  l'o|)ishly  affected,  I  answered  that  is  not  true,  I  am  as 
much  a  protestanl  as  you  or  any  m.'.n  in  the  Country  ;  why,  says  he,  hive  not  1  heard  you  call 
Father  .Smith  a  very  good  nuui,  yes  replyed  I,  and  so  I  do  still  lie  is  a  very  good  humoured 
man,  but  1  lev*  r  called  him  so  because  he  was  a  I'apist,  and  I  was  .so  flir  from  haveing  any 
friendship  for  liih  priiuiplis,  that  in  all  the  six  yeares  1  had  known  New  ^  ork  I  never  so  much 
as  out  of  curiosity  looked  into  their  Chappell. —  He  told  me  I  kept  with  D' Innes  I  went  to 
hear  him  and  pnyed  with  him  and  tliat  he  was  a  rai)ist,  1  replyed  that  is  not  true,  he  then  told 
me  thai  one  had  wworiie  it.  I  tv>l(l  >  !.>!  1  will  not  believe  it  if  10  of  them  should  sweare  it,  but 
not  one  word  of  your  lionoiir  iltt"  wlule.  but  alter  a  great  deal  of  their  discourse  which  what 
J  liked  not  I  always  contradii  ud,  '.>.■  H  last  said  !  niightcull  him  what  I  pleased  he  would  Pray 
(ind  to  bless  nw,  uiid  then  I  pia,:!  (iod  might  bless  him,  in  which  holy  sort  of  complem'  wo 
continutd  a  pretty  while  and  ai  last  siiid  he  would  never  do  me  any  prejudice,  and  J  made 
auswpr  allor  tue  Biune  maimer,  and  no  was  dismissed  very  civilly,  which  I  very  much  wonder 


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lit,  for  lie  treated  vnndeiiburgli  (who  is  one  of  llu-  troopers:)  venv  tar  otlierwise,  forbidding 
him  to  ride  in  the  trooj),  iiiid  that  if  lie  siiould  see  him  ithorsehaek  he  would  siioot  him  down. 
It  would  proove  tedious  to  jjive  nil  aeeount  ot 'all  that  passed  betwixt  him  and  1,  but  the  other 
Oomittee  meti  and  he  too  spok*'  with  as  much  snioolimess  and  eivility  as  I  think  I  have  heard, 
which  was  prt  tly  stranpt  b»»c:»use  new  to  me.  Whatever  the  reasons  be  1  I'ared  bettc.  ti-.nu 
others,  for  they  put  M'  Larkin  in  prison  a  pretty  wliile,  and  they  still  detain  ISl'  Clark  tho  ho 
be  very  sick.  It  was  afterwards  repo>ted  tlial.  he  bragi'd  how  submissive  1  was  and  that  I 
beg'd  him  not  to  put  me  in  the  hold,  but  wlu'ii  1  enquired  into  it  I  found  no  8uch  thing,  soe  that 
i  hope  he  is  don  with  me.  Capt"  Sturman  by  whom  this  comi  s  carries  Stole  with  him,  who  I 
hear  goes  in  quality  of  their  Ambassado,  and  Capt"  Lodovicks  l)rotlier  M'  Clarkson.  1  have 
wrote  to  Uoston  for  a  vessell  to  carry  me  otf,  so  tiiat  I  believe  I  shall  depart  this  place  by 
October  next — Sir  Edmund  got  out  ot  prison  and  estaped  as  far  as  Hhod  Island,  but  was  there 
seized  mi,  and  it  is  reported  I  hat  Coll:  Doiigan  is  likewise  ke|)t  prisoner,  who  went  thither 
much  about  the  same  time  wifli  a  design  to  sell  Martins  I'ineynrd,  upon  which,  foolish  and 
ridicidous  reports  were  raised,  viz:  that  they  were  to  join  together  and  with  1  know  not  how 
many  men,  to  come  to  take  the  fort  ettc:  the  h^.-se  is  not  yet  (piile  cured  and  the  terrier  is 
t'eartui  lest  when  the  wound  is  chiscd  up  his  eye  may  be  endengxred.  1  shall  carrv  all  your 
things  along  with  me,  and  advise  you  what  I  can  do  wsth  then  when  I  arrive  at  Harbadoes.  I 
have  hardly  had  time  to  write  anytliing  considerable  —  V'v.ir  Iloir  will  pardon  1  hope  my 
tediousuess  for  I  had  not  time  to  make  my  letter  shorter     i  in., 

Sir — Your  honour's 

most  allcctionate  and  most  faithfull  servant 

(signed):  (iiio:  .M'KiiNzii:— 


Ciiptain   Li-sler  to  Kiiii/    W'illitnn  ami  (^uo-n   .Uan/. 

(Xe«-Vork  I'npcn,  II.  M.  4fl2.  ] 

-,       .      ,  ,  ~'(>.  August  KiSi). 

May  it  please  your  >la)esties. 

I  humbly  begg  leave  to  your  Majesties  with  possible  respeckt  by  the  express  liarer  .loost  Stoll 

the  Ensigne  of  Your  Majesties  fort,  that  the  advice  of  S'  Kdinnnd  Andros  c(mlineineiit  at  Moslon 

has  caused  iiere  severall  meetings,  were  I   have  assisted  in  (piality  as  one  of  the  live  Capt"'  of 

the  Militia,  where  the  Lieut:  (JoV^  of  the  fort  Capi"  Nicholscm  lias  proposed  severall  propositions 

which  had  but   a  show  for  the  best  of  your  Majesties  Colony,  while  his  violent  '-aridge  has 

discovered  bis  inalii  ions  designe,  whereof  the  particulars  should  he  too  long,  which  hns  moved 

severall  inhabitants  to  secure  the  fort  to  be  preserved  for  your   Majeslies,  and  to  prevent,  that 

with  the  great  giinns  he  should   not  tyre  the  towne  as  he  intended,  the  fort   so  seast  d  without 

violence  nor  blodshed  has  been  preserved  for  one  month,  liy  rlie  said  Capt'"  hv  turns,  having 

received  the  day  of  my  watch  ilie  hap|)y  proclamation  i.f  your  Majesties  to  he  King  and  (^leeii 

of  Kngland,  France  iind   Ireland  ettc  (tnmi  Conectico!:)     J   have  immediately  proceeiied  to  the 

proclaiming,  which  was  solemnly  effected  the  :.'•->'»'  of  .lime  when  we  bad  miraCnions  deliverance 

of  a  fyre  which  had  been  kendeled  in  thre.-  severall  pL  ■  s  upon  the  'rernt  of  the  CImrch  in 


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the  fort  CiOOO  lb  powder  lu-iiiir  iicxl  imdfr  Mm  samo  rooC  iind  snspcctod  to  bi«  doiKi  by  one  Piipist 
wlio  liiid  lu'cii  tluTi!  bi'fore  niul  was  discovered  by  one  Nefrer,  and  lorl,  city,  and  tlic  \>vo\)U'. 
were  trew  Cods  mercy  niiracouliisly  saved  of  tlint  bollisb  designe,  tbe  cmnniitlceH  of  tbe 
nabourinfr  counties  ami  of  tbia  city  witli  all  Dm  Capf"  being  melt  to  advice,  and  order  all 
tbinss  necessary  to  resist  tbe  Ennemy,  and  to  c<mserve  tbis  fori,  City,  land  and  I'roti'stnnt 
ifclifrion,  tbey  liavo  tbonglit  necessary,  to  elect  one  of  tbe  ("npi""  to  connnand  in  tbe  fort  till 
your  Maj""  order,  and  tbey  liave  tbonubt  me  faitbfidl  and  able  of  tliat  cbarge  wbicb  1  bave 
cxerccd  from  tbe  lirst  of  .Inly  last,  to  discbariivd  worlb.'ly  and  to  tbe  satisfaction  of  yonr 
Majesties;  1  bave  made  one  inveiilary  of  all  tbinjrs  tberein,  and  caving  perceived  tbe  miserable 
state  tbereof,  1  bave  caused  to  mend,  and  n.aUe  most  all  tbe  gumi  carriages,  tbere  being  not 
above  S  or  10.  able  to  make  use  of,  all  the  rest  were  sunk  upon  tbere  platforms,  wbicb  I  biive 
cau.sod  all  to  be  made  new  with  the  ciirtins  and  boslions,  imd  for  tbe  better  defence  I  bavi; 
caused  one  battery  to  be  made  at  the  |{iver  side  al  tbe  wi-sl  of  tbe  fori,  where  I  bave  iilanted 
.seven  greal  ginms — I  am  now  mending  the  breasi  works  and  palissiidings  (be  fort  round,  and 
tiie  w.'ll  in  the  fort,  which  was  filled  up  by  Coll:  Dongmi  is  mad-'  m-w  againe  and  gives  good 
wat<'r  enough,  the  sally  port  being  (piite  rotten  and  ruined  is  remied  and  in  good  condition, 
tbere  was  in  the  powder  magasin  "li*  barrells,  whereof  tbe  powder  maker  has  renewed  L's.  and 
also  the  room  which  was  ipiiell  unlilt  for  powder  — tin-  renuiining  of  the  powder  shall  i)e 
imployed  for  saluting,  being  good  for  nothing  elce  ;  I  ba\<'  secured  ■■)'.).  barrells  powder  in  the 
lort  out  of  the  city  magasin  belonging  to  the  Mareliants,  there  is  bullets  suflicient  for  the  powder 
we  have  and  otln'r  tlnngs  enough  for  which  I  bave  jirovided  —  The  cily  is  lorlifved  at  tbe 
landside,  witb  j-ood  pidlisades,  and  in  several  places  there  are  guns — 1  have  hily  men  in  the 
fort,  wbicb  tbe  country  has  promised  me  to  pay,  and  above  that,  the  train  hands,  mounts  every 
night  with  one  comiiany  to  tbe  guard,  so  that  we  watch  lor  our  conservalion  the  more  having 
advice  of  Suranam  and  S' Christopher  where  ihe  ImviicIi  with  llie  Irish  amongsl  (hem  have 
conmiilled  greal  outrages  and  disorders,  and  more  Ihe  escape  of  .'<'■  Kdniund  Andros  out  of 
p  ison  fnmi  lioslon  who  has  been  known  and  slojil  al  |{oad  Island,  where  Coll:  J)ongan  did  tlie 
same  day  lamled  severall  of  bis  people  and  himselH-,  was  set  ashore  neer  new  London  a  .",  days 
journey  from  b'oad  Islaml.  apparently  to  Joine  with  him,  which  caused  im'  to  be  jelons  of  sonu' 
intelligen<'e  for  a  bad  dcsigne  lo  which  we  can  ioine  <'(dl:  Uayard  who  lias  absented  bim,sell' 
from  Ibis  city  since  live  or  six  weeks,  and  is  al  Albany  \Mi"i>'  tbe  Mayor  ('orllandt  is  gone  to 
meet  him  since  some  days — n,  d(Md)l  hut  lo  ((uderr  vutli  iik  e  liberty,  'niving  both  been 
ci»nncellors  to  ('apt  Nicholson  and  aploded  lo  all  his  propositions.  1ml  I  watch  no  le,«s  u|)on  iheir 
conduct,  as  lo  tlnnn  and  severall  other  peculiar  perscms,  who  under  the  aparance  of  Ihe  ItmelionM 
of  the  rrotestani  Iteligion,  rennrni  still  alleeled  lo  the  I'apisi,  which  are  here  in  greater  mnnber 
then  in  whole  New  Kngland  —  The  Hi.  of  Ibis  inslant  after  watch  si'l  aryved  here  three  scollers 
with  two  attenders  out  ol  lloslon  armed  over  Ihe  fi'rry  li(un  Long  Island  and  entereo  into  ;■. 
laverne  the  doors  and  windows  being  slmll,  and  a  men  on  horseback  being  innnediately 
ilispalebed  did  ryde  away  post,  upon  this  Island,  wee  having  notice  of  S'  Kdnnmd  Andros 
designing  lo  conn'  here  ami  tbe  said  pet)|)le  ha\nig  no  pass,  and  more  letters  then  lliey  give  iui 
account  of  biing  found  by  tbem,  i  aused  all  Ihe  iidndiitanis  lo  sus|)ect  them  to  be  some  of  8' 
Kdnmnd  Andros's  people  ami  himselle  lo  he  neare  this  place,  u  hereupon  I  allarnud  the  city 
and  in  one  hall  boure  tbere  came  aboute  .'lOil  men  eouragiouslv  in  armes,  most  of  the  trooper.s 
would  not  ajipear  being  diHCouraged  and  terrified  by  neverall  ill  alleeled  people  friends  to  !S' 
Kdunind  Andros  and  those  that  would  not  a|tpenro  lo  proclaim  your  .Majestyes,  So  that  I  was 


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obliged  to  secure  eight  of  them,  the  which  being  confined  hath  given  satisfaction  to  the 
inhabitants  in  generall — I  durst  not  let  them  go  for  feare  of  exposing  them  to  the  rage  of  the 
countrey,  who  are  greatly  offended  with  them;  the  abovesaid  travellers — proving  to  be  honist 
men,  the  soldiers  were  dismissed,  upon  which  they  oller'd  their  service  to  work  withoufc  any 
stop  till  the  city  and  fort  where  fully  fortifyed  and  compleated  for  defence — M'  Ennis'  the  lato 
English  Minister  lately  departed  from  this  place  with  testimony  of  the  Dutch  and  French 
Minister  has  since  been  known  to  be  of  opinion  contrary  to  our  religion,  whereof  I  have 
testimony  in  good  forme,  The  month  provision  I  shall  secure  in  the  fort  a  sufficient  quantity, 
upon  the  least  appearing  of  any  Ennemy  whom  please  Ood  I  shnll  resist  till  death  to  the  service 
of  your  Majesties,  there  is  wanting  in  the  fort  and  city  some  great  gunes,  and  powder  and  shot 
but  evpecting  daily  orders  from  your  Majesties,  which  shall  be  executed,  according  your 
jMajf^ii-is  desire  —  There  is  none  but  Your  Majes""  souldiers  in  the  Fort,  and  the  committees  to 
V  lioo  'lie  oath  of  fidelity  to  your  majesties  is  administred,  they  that  exercise  here  the  justices, 
':.;,v.',  tt  I'aed  to  administer  tiie  oath  in  the  fort,  which  has  obliged  me  to  send  for  one  Capt" 
5  e.-firdinj  Beekman  Justice  of  the  peace  from  long  Island,  tiiey  have  not  had  that  zeale  for  the 
inhabitants,  having  neglected  hitherto,  to  offer  them  to  take  of  them  the  oath  of  fidelity  to 
yoMT  Majes"*"  —  I  shall  neglect  nothing  in  the  function  of  my  charge,  that  your  ^lajestie  may 

ki.iiw  with  what  zeale  and  sincerity  I  am 

Most  dread  soveraigne 
Your  Majesties 

dutiful  and  obedient  subject 
(signed).  Jacob  Lf.isleh. 


Jf):  Tadd-  to  Captain  XivhdMin. 

[New- York  I'npcra,  U.  II.  U'iO.  ] 

August  IGSi) 
Honored  8ir 

Soe  good  cU  opportunity  as  this  presenting  I  could  not  oniitt,  giveing  you  the  trouble  of  these 
few  lines  which  accumpany  that  worthy  Heroe  Eiisigiic  Stoll  in  the  Hordt'uiix  Merchant  Capt" 
Stuniian  commander,  who  is  sent  Ironi  hence  by  our  .Noble  Committee  of  safety  to  theire 
Majesties  to  give  an  account  of  affairs  in  these  partes,  And  for  feare  he  should  be  a  little  to 
slack  in  telling  the  whole  truth.  1  thought  it  not  amiss  by  this  in  sliorte  to  actiuainte  how 
alfaires  have  been  managed  since  your  departure. 

On  Saturday  June  the  -*:!'"'  M'  Leis'er  proclaimed  King  William  and  (iuceii  Mary  baveing 
gott  a  printed  proclamation  from  Major  Could  and  Capt"  l-'it/  who  came  from  Comu'cticutt  foi 
that  purpos,  but  proclaimed  in  the  most  ineanp»t  manner  as  you  can  imagin.  After  they  had 
proclaimed  him  against  the  Forte,  the  Capt"  sent  (iowne  to  the  Mayor  and  /Jdermen  and 
demanded  them  to  prodaime  their  Maj""  at  the  citty  hall,  who  returiu'd  their  answer,  that  they 
were  very  ready  to  proclaime  the  King  and  (iueen  upon  the  first  orders  they  shnultl  receavr  for 
the  same,  and  that  if  they  had  any  orders  to  do  it  they  were  ready  to  attend  tiiem  at  the  t'itty 

'  Reverend  ALKXAXDitn  Ivsia  had  hcon  apiiointed  C'linplain  to  the  fort  ot  New- York  in  1066.     See  nolo,  ante  p.  -118.  —  Kb, 


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Hall  according  to  former  Custome  ;  upon  whicli  Capt"  Leisler  Capt"  Lodwick  Capf  Debrow..„ 
and  Capt"  Depieter  with  tlicir  companies  marclit  from  the  forte  to  tlie  Citty  Hall,  Major  Gould 
Capt"  Fitz  and  the  wortiiy  M'  Edsall  and  several  otliers  leading  the  Vann.— 

When  they  came  to  tlie  State  House  tlie  Mayor  and  Aldermen  being  there  before,  M'  Leisler 
delivered  the  proclamation  to  tiie  Mayor,  who  after  he  hod  read  it  privately  to  himselfe  delivered 
it  to  Leisler  againe  and  tould  him  they  were  there  ready  if  he  had  receaved  any  orders  to 
proclaime  the  King  to  bee  it  donne.  — Uppon  whicli  Leisler  dfsmanded  the  Clarke  of  the  Court 
to  read  it,  The  Mayor  replyed  he  was  not  there,  hut  it  was  alwayes  usuall,  that  the  Secretary 
tiiat  proclaimed  him  first  at  the  forte  should  proclaime  him  there  which  putt  all  the  Capt"'  in  a 
great  rage.  Soe  tiiey  called  the  person  that  proclaimed  him  at  the  forte  to  read  it  there  which 
was  accordingly  done,  and  the  Capt"»  departed  witli  their  men  in  a  great  huft'.— 

Munday  the  24"'  June  the  M.iyor  and  A'dermen  haveing  by  them  their  Maj""  proclamation 
to  continue  all  Officers  that  were  not  Papists  proclaimed  the  same  at  the  State  House,  which 
affronted  the  Capt"'  and  their  gang  very  much. 

Tewsday  the  2-V^  M'  Plowman  being  a  l»apist  was  by  M'  Phillips  M'  Bayard  and  tiie  Mayor 
and  Aldermen  dismist  from  tlie  custom  house,  And  Coll:  Bayard  M'  Haynes  i'aulns  Kichards 
and  M'  Wenham  was  iippoinled  Commissioners  to  take  care  of  His  Majesties  Customs,  which 
soe  nmch  allionled  the  other  party  tliat  they  came  with  (brse  and  arnies,  mid  paid  them  out  by 
the  haire  of  their  heads,  cutting  and  slashing  at  Coll :  Bayard,  that  he  was  hard  put  to  it  to 
escape  with  his  life ;  ever  since  which  he  was  forsed  to  goe  away  privately  to  Albany  and  their 
remains. 

M"  Bayard  desired  me  to  ac(|iiaint  you  that  her  husband  had  writt  at  large  to  the  Secretary 
of  State  from  Albany,  but  the  letter  is  strangely  niiacarryed,  and  the  ship  being  ready  to  saile, 
cannot  give  him  an  account  of  it,  whereby  he  might  write  another. 

Our  present  (iovern'  here  is  by  a  Coinitee  of  safety,  as  they  tenne  themselves,  in  which  I 
may  bouldly  say,  is  not  two  men  of  sence,  De  la  noy  and  Edsell  being  the  two  Chief  some 
tov;iis  have  chosen  and  sent  men  in,  but  others  refuse;  in  shorte  the  gieates  Olleverians  that 
were  in  the  Covern'  are  made  Comiliee  men,  who  governe  and  rule  at  soe  strainge  a  rate,  that 
I  am  not  able  to  express  it,  denying  all  power  but  their  owne,  putting  in  and  tuineing  out  the 
Millitia  Otlicers  at  pleasure,  some  of  them  openly  saying  tlien^  had  been  no  legall  King  in 
England  since  Olliveis  days,  imprisoning  persons  at  tlu.ir  pleasure  in  the  forte.  M""  Tlio' Clarke 
at  this  til.  e  being  in  custody  in  the  Ibrte  and  doe  designe  as  they  say  to  keep  him  there  soe  long 
as  they  Governe,  severall  others  iiave  been  in  but  now  released  —  1  must  not  forget  to  acquaint 
you  that  this  Kmhassador  Stoil  was  the  .liief  actor  at  the  custom  house,  cutting  and  slashing 
atl  Bayard,  and  tareing  tlieni  out  by  the  hare.  M'  iU,\  to  shew  his  line  doaths  undertooke  to 
goe  to  Amboy  to  jiroclaime  the  King,  who  comeing  wlionie  againe  was  fairely  drowned,  which 
accident  startled  our  Commanders  here  verv  much,  there  is  a  good  ri'di  widdow  letl. —  The 
manner  of  his  being  drowned  was  comeing  on  hoard  in  a  Cauiiow  ir<m  Cant"  Com.-lis  jioint  at 
flatten  Islands,  goeing  into  the  boate  slipt  downe  betwixt  the  Canuow  and  riii'  boate  the  water 
not  being  above  his  chinii,  but  very  muddy,  stuck  fast  in  and  striving  to  get  out,  bobbing  his 
head  under  receaved  to  much  water  in.  'J'liey  h-ought  liim  ashore  with  life  ui  him,  but  all 
would  not  fetch  him  againe — Soe  much  (or  A  t  — 

Sir  Kdmund  about  fourteen  dayes  ago  made  his  escape  from  the  Ca.^tle  at  Boston  and  gott  to 
IJoad  islands,  where  making  to  long  slay  was  caught  againe  and  is  now  there  under  custody. 


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wliut  followM  wp  know  not  as  yett,  Major  Rrocklioles  D'  Locklmrt  nnd  Mnjor  Mngrogry  ore 
liore  witli  us.  — 

Magregry  to  requite  Coll:  Dongan  for  his  favours,  (HFerod  Capt"  Loislor  if  he  would  let  him 
have  but  foure  men  and  a  halbert  lie  would  i'ctch  Dongan  iij)  a  jirisoner,  telling  iiim  it  was  not 
.safe  to  let  him  be  at  liberty.     1  lioiie  such  fellows  in  time  will  be  rcwanh  l. — 

Wee  are  in  a  sad  confusion  here  dayly  waiting  for  news  from  England  which  God  grant 
may  come  spedily,  otherwise  I  am  ailVaid  things  will  goe  very  ill  here. 

t^ir,  excuse  anything  in  this  that  is  Amiss,  and  accept  of  it  as  the  tender  of  my  service. — 
IS'ot  else  but  1  am 

Sir, 

Your  most  humble  sfrvant. 

(signed).  John  Tudeu. — 


J/t'/nifi.v  of'  tin    Lords'  of  Tnule  conco-iiiiuj   .\'((r-  York. 

[Nc»-V.irk  r.iiiry,  II.  •.'"■.•.] 

The  Uiglit  Ilind)le  the  I-ovds  of  the  Council  for  Trade  {ti^.  riantatious  agree  to  move  his  Mat" 
that  a  Ire  received  from  the  (/(unu'il  of  New  York  be  read  at  the  JJoard  and  Innnbly  otter  their 
opinions  that  a  (Jov'  be  forthwith  sent  to  New  York  with  such  a  Couiinission  and  instructions 
as  are  intended  for  the  other  I'lantations  and  that  a  ship  of  strength  be  appointed  to  carry  the 
(iovernor. 

And  whereas  the  live  liulian  Nations  bordering  on  New  York  may  be  very  useful  to  the 
Kuglisli  against  the  Krench,  that  his  Mal>'  be  pleased  to  send  them  presents  y'  value  of  which 
to  all  of  them,  not  to  exceeil  one  luuidred  pounds  which  may  engage  them  to  adhere  to  the 
Crowiu>  of  England. 

That  in  as  much  as  by  the  late  disorder  in  New  York,  the  two  foot  Companies  are  disperst 
Ilis  Mat''  be  pleased  to  r:iise  two  new  Companies  and  to  niiiintaiii  them  in  New  York  uutill  that 
(iovernnient  be  setled,  aiul  J'roN:;<ion  nuide  for  them  out  of  the  Hevenue  of  that  Country 
Those  Companies  to  be  carried  thither  in  y'  ship  lliat  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Covernor 

Council  Chamber 
;n"  August  l(iS9 

Mmmi)"" 

The  la""  Sep.  IGS!)  It  being  resolved  by  His  Mat'*' that  two  Koot  Companies  to  be  raised 
here  he  sent  to  New  York  for  the  Foils  there.  Their  Lnpps  agree  that  his  Miif  he  moved  to 
appoint  the  several  Commission  Ollicers,  the  Covernor  to  be  (Uie  of  the  Captains. 


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Order.'*  for  rahiiiy  two  Compann'f*  ft,r  X,w-York\  and  for  Jndian  l>re.sen(.s. 

(Nrw-Y.irk   i:iilr>-,  II,  illl.] 

At  the  Court  at  Wliitelmll  Tlit'  L"'  day  of  ScptfiiilMT  JCi.S!) 

PUESKNT TllO  KlNOH  MOST  K XCKI.UINT  Mats'  j,,  (;„|,iicill 

Tpon  11  n'|.iv.s..ntati()n  tliis  day  made  at  tlu-  Hoard,  l)y  tlui  Highl  llonl.lc  tli..  f.ords  of  \\w. 
Coiuinittiu"  Cor  Tradr  and  J'lantations  JIIh  Mat>  in  Council  d.-chnvd  lli.s  I'lfimiirc  liiat  two 

Companies  of  Foot  olsixl\   n   In  oacli  Coiii|.any  Ix-sides  OlIiccrN,  Im-  rortiiwilli  raiHcd,  for 

tiu'ir  Mat"  Ncrvicf  in  Nfu  i  ork,  to  \w  carried  tiiitiier  on  Ix.rd  tin«  nliip,  vvliieli  Nliali  hv. 
appointed  by  the  Higlit  Ilonble  tiie  ComniisNionerH  of  the  Admiralty,  to  carry  tiie  (iovernor 
of  New  York  to  that  (iovernment,  and  \\\h  Matr  is  further  pleased  lo  order  that  the  said  two 
companies  be  paid  out  of  tli<-  Ifevenue  here  iii  KMuhmd  until  the  ( iovernment  of  New  York 
!'e  settled,  and  I'rovisions  made  for  them  out  of  the  ifevemie  of  that  Country.  • 

At  the  Court  at  Whiteliall  the  L'"''  Seplembcr  l(;s<». 

PUKSKNT Till!  KlNd'H  MOST  KXCi;  I.I.UNT   Ma"''  iu  CoUllcill 

frl'Jl'nMim  "   '«  "''•''  ''■'>'  '"-'lered  by  His  Mat"^^  in  (Council,  that  the  Jfiiiht   ilunble:thc 

"""""■  '''"'l^  Commissioners   of  tin*    Treasury    do   forthwith  give  Directions,   for  the 

raynient  of  one  hmidrefl  I'ounds  to  Henry  Sloughter  Kscf  (iov'  of  New  York  for  the  buyiiif; 
such  I'resenlH  to  be  made  in  His  Mat"''  Nauie,  to  tlu^  live  Indian  Nations,  iW.rdering  upon 
Nt!W-York  as  lia.e  beuutlierotofore  usually  sent  the  Jiidians  in  those  I'arlB 


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My  Lord, 

lleing  now  at  New  York  for  the  advantage  of  my  health  by  His  Nfajcsty's  (Jraciou,',  favour 
of  which  1  gave  your  Lordship  an  account  from  \irgiiiia  and  by  Col:  Duiigans  favour  being 
made  acquainted  with  the  transactions  between  him  and  y  (iovernor  of  Canada  I  cannot  omitt 
so  great  a  part  of  my  duly  to  his  Maj'"  as  not  to  represent  to  Yo--  Lordship  y  fatall  effect  tli.'se 
l)retensioiis  of  the  French  if  not  suppressed  will  cou.seipieiitly  have  not  only  on  this  Colony  but 
on  otlier  His  Mu'"  Dominions  in  the.s.^  parts  of  America,  fbr,  my  Lord,  if  "they  gain  tlu'ir  point 
the  iSeavoiir  Trade  with  the  Northen  IndiiuiH  the  staple  and  great  support  of  this  jilace  is  cutt 
olf  and  Ihen  tlio.se  Indians  being  under  their  subjection  \iigiiiia  will  never  be  free  from  their 
invasions  and  crueltys  which  it  severely  fell  till  by  Col:  Dtmgaii.s  great  care  and  iiriideiice  they 
were  brou/^ht  under  this  (iovern' and  so  submitted  theniselveH  to  be  bis  Ma""  Hubjects  wiiich 
they  did  three  years  w'"'  I  was  a  witness  to  at  w"^''  lime  likewise  I  made  a  peace  w"-  them  on 
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ngaine  now  to  seak  y"  heads  of  y'  Rivers  w'''  they  had  for  some  time  deserted  by  reason  of  y" 
continnall  invasions,  and  Mischiefs  committed  on  them  by  tiiose  Indians  now  being  here  I 
liave  had  by  the  Governors  influence  and  comand  over  them  returned  to  me  nine  or  ten 
prisoners  w'*"  some  of  tlieir  ungovernable  p'sons  tooke  fro  us  the  last  spring  in  their  passage  as 
they  returned  from  Hunting  and  doe  not  question  hut  for  the  future  shall  enjoy  a  p'fect  peace 
and  friendship  by  y*  Interest  and  awe  y'  y'  Governor  hath  over  them.  This  I  thought,  my 
L"*  my  duty  to  represent  to  Yo'  Ldship  and  question  not  when  I  have  acquainted  y'  Councill  of 
Virginia  w""  y"  dangers  y'  will  dayly  impend  over  that  place  if  y'  French  should  be  Masters  of 
those  Indians  but  they  will  hnmhly  offer  it  to  His  M"ai>'  Royall  Consideration  w'*"  I  shall  at  my 
return  W''  will  be  within  foure  days  having  greatly  recovered  my  health  and  strenth  by  the 
little  time  I  have  been  in  this  halthfull  ayre  for  w'""  favour  I  most  cordiallv  offer  my  humblest 
duty  to  liis  ISIaj"'  and  whereby  I  hope  I  may  longer  live  to  pray  for  his  Ala'^'  long,  glorious 
Reign  and  also  with  all  to  owne  myself 

My  noble  Lcrd 
•  Your  Ldshipa 

Most  Ohlijdged  humble  Servant 
For  my  Lord  Smiderlaiid  Effingham 

New  York.  Sci)«  -j'h  Kisf). 


Extract  of  Cnloud  liayanT-i  Letter,  dated  Alhany,  23^  SqytemJter,  lfi89. 

[New-York  I'alMln,  I).  II.  '.'4".] 

Speaking  of  Leyslaer  and  the  Rebella  of  his  party  in  New  Yorke: 

At  first  all  ]iressiin's  were  made  to  bring  in  som>'  of  the  chiefe  and  leading  men  but  hardly 
one  man  of  seme  and  [V\v  of  estate  would  he  concerned,  only  tlie  Captains  (:  wllf>  stood  out 
at  first:)  were  at  last  cajoii'd  and  terrified  in  s(Mne  respects  to  humour  their  illegal  jiroceedings 
to  prevent  their  being  plundered  as  they  alledge,  but  I  doubt  much  whether  other  ends  of 
private  interest  for  saving  of  customes  has  not  been  to  some  of  those  a  great  encouragement. — 
Rut  sin<'e  of  late  severall  h-tlers  protests  and  papers  are  alixd  and  dispersed,  which  foretell 
them  their  approaching  trouldes  (:  to  answer  for  all  their  insolencies:)  and  dangers,  nnnmy  l)egiu 
to  recant.  —  Hy  the  last  vessells  we  had  news  that  none  of  the  ("apt"'  would  he  further 
concerned  and  that  the  Comitte  of  safety  (:  as  they  ferine  them:)  refuse  to  meet  or  act  any 
further,  only  IMcter  I)elnno\  and  Samnel!  Kdsall  continue  to  advise  Leyslaer,  but  Ln  noy  will 
not  sett  his  hand  to  any  paper  so  Ficysiaer  takes  ail  upon  liimselle. 

New  Jersey,  Ksopus  and  .Mhany  with  severall  of  the  Townes  on  long  Island  would  n<'ver 
concur  or  approve  of  Leyslaers  Kehellion  allho'  severall  factious  and  seditious  poor  people  are 
amongst  them  who  could  linde  no  leader  and  now  since  the  falsities  and  unwarrantable 
proceedings  of  licyslaer  are  daily  discovered  and  they  lieginn  to  see  the  danger,  it  is  ilie  opinion 
of  severall  that  altho'  a  (M)vernoiir  should  not  arrive  in  some  short  time,  _jett  the  Itebells 
now  wonid  suddnii.ly  fall  of  themselves  — 


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As  to  the  affuires  of  the  five  Indian  Nations,  they  stick  eloss  to  tliis  pl.nce  and  own  tlie  civill 
Magistrates  here  in  the  absence  of  Our  Governoiir,  atquainting  them  of  their  resolves  and 
proceedings  against  Cannada.  The  nations  liave  been  out  most  part  of  this  summer,  most 
with  small  parties  and  once  with  900  men  endevouring  by  a  stratageme  to  make  themselves 
masters  of  Cadaracqua  Fort  but  could  only  speak  with  a  priest  called  Fatherf^/jMellet,  and 
one  other  French  Man  and  soe  went  neer  Mont  lloyall  where  they  killed  and  took  prisoners, 
some  say  300,  some  400,  wliereof  they  brought  about  130  to  their  castles  whom  they  have 
most  barbarously  tormented  and  burnt  saving  only  children  and  youth  with  some  few  given  to 
some  familyes  and  by  them  obtained  theire  fi-eedome  to  live  amongst  them,  the  said  priest  is 
one  that  had  such  good  fortune.  The  said  Indiaiis  do  still  continue  to  make  incursions  l)y 
small  parties  .and  bring  in  French  prisoners ;  last  week  a  party  of  tenn  Indians  brought  seven 
•  prisoners  whereof  they  had  killed  and  eat  two  by  the  way  and  the  rest  are  sent  to  their  Castles, 
a  Christian  heart  could  not  endure  to  see  the  cruelties  they  impose  upon  these  j)oor  soules,  they 
say  that  midst  their  torments  great  exclamations  are  made  against  the  French  Gouvernour 
Marshall  De  Nonvielle  as  being  the  chiefe  occassion  (,f  all  theire  miseries.  The  prisoners  report 
five  ships  are  arrived  from  France  but  no  man  of  -.varr  or  souldiers,  that  De  iVonville  is 
departing  for  France  being  sent  for  to  connnand  some  of  the  French  forces  and  that  another 
Governour  was  suddenly  expected,  that  a  vessell  was  sent  for  the  Indian  prisoners  that  were 
sent  to  France  to  bring  them  back  to  Canada.  —  Millbourn  (l>)  arriving  at  Nba-  Yorke  from 
Holland  it  was  reported,  that  the  late  King  James  iuid  sold  this  country  to  the  French,  and 
because  Governnur  Dongan  would  not  be  such  an  ill  person  as  to  deliver  it  he  was  removed  anil 
Andros  piu  in  his  place  who  with  me  and  some  others  had  undertaken  to  surrender  it  unto 
their  power,  but  this  lye  as  all  the  rest  having  no  root  suddainly  vanished  so  they  are  daily 
inventing  new  ones  to  keep  up  tiie  people  in  their  nnidness  but  it  will  not  continue — M'' 
Pincheon  M'  Belcher  and  Capt"'  Tho'  Savage  and  Bull  have  renew'd  the  peace  with  the  Indians 
on  behali'e  of  the  t'olonyes  of  the  Massachiissets,  Connecticontt  and  J'lyniouth  l)ut  have  mist 
their  chiefe  expectations,  since  these  nations  will  not  take  up  the  a\  ag."inst  the  Onongongues 
Indians  (r)  untill  they  twide  tliat  the  Oimagonges  doe  side  \\'iti)  the  French  against  themselves, 
they  being  unwilling  to  draw  more  iimemyes  upon  them  wliile  the  warr  with  Canada  continues. 

a).  Father  Millett  was  the  priest  who  invited  the  Synekes  Indians  to  the  French  fort  nt 
Cataraque,  where  being  very  merry  tlieni  French  made  theui  prisoners,  and  sent  about  27  of 
the  Chiefe  of  tliem  in  Irons  to  France  —  The  reason  why  the  poor  distressed  French  cry  out 
in  their  torr)u>nts  against  the  present  iJovcr'"'  Maripn's  de  Nonville,  hy  whose  order  they  were 
sent  to  the  Freni'h  King  as  chiefe  men  takee  in  warr. 

b),  Millburne  tlie  anme  who  occasioned  so  much  trouble  to  S'  F.dmund  Andros  at  New  Yorke 
and  in  liondon  !)rother  to  Mi[l]buru  the  Anabaptist  preacher  the  great  lingleader  of  the 
Uebellion  with  us. — 

r),  take  ii}i  the  ii.r  (isrnimit  the  Aiiiigoni;i:i  i:  e:  make  warr  upon  our  Kastern  Indians:  —  the 
chiefe  occasion  of  our  people's  sending  agents  to  treiit  with  the  Mnquea  Indians,  and  are  wholy 
disappointed  in  that  designe. 


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Propomh  submitted  by  Coloml  Sloughter  to  the  Lords  of  Trade. 

[  New- York  Papere,  B.  11.  2ii3.  ] 

Reasons  humbly  to  be  offered  to  the  Right  Houble  the  Lords  Comiss"  of  their 
Majesties  forraigne  plantations  for  the  settlement  and  preservation  of  the 
Colony  of  New  York  oud  its  depei;dauces  and  the  adjacent  Colonies  upon 
the  following  heads. 

New  York  at  present  lyeth  under  a  loose  management  being  destitute  both  of  a  Govemour 
and  Government  seized  by  the  Rable,  invaded  by  the  French  of  Canada  and  their  Indians  in 
alliance  with  them. 

New  Y'ork  lyeth  soe  advantageously  scituate  betweene  the  Colony  of  New  England  and 
Virginia,  that  should  it  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  French,  the  trade  of  all  those  parts  in 
America,  would  be  totally  ruined,  and  the  Country  itselfo  in  great  danger  of  being  destroyed. 

Therefore  its  requisite  — 

1".  That  a  Councill  sliould  be  iio'))imted, 

2'''.  Convenient  torses  bolli  land  und  Navall  be  sent  over  for  their  security 

S'J'.  To  enlarge  tlie  fortifications  of  Albany  and  to  make  a  fortification  at  tichanechteda  to 
prevent  the  Incursions  of  the  French  and  tiieir  Indians  of  Canada. 

4'^  To  make  two  forts  and  platforms,  one  at  .Sandy  hook  and  one  at  the  Narrowes  to 
Command  the  vessells  th.it  may  come  into  that  port. 

5'y.  To  make  a  small  platforme  at  Hellgate  to  Conmiand  all  small  vessels  and  boates  that 
may  enter  by  that  passage  to  xVn.ioy  the  City — 

G'J'.  To  send  good  store  of  amies  and  ammunition  and  otlier  warrlike  provisions,  Especially 
carabines,  pistolls,  warrsadles.  Holsters,  belts  and  all  other  furnitures. 

7'J'.  And  which  k  most  advantageous  and  necessary  to  send  for  the  Sachems  of  the  seven 
Nations  to  renew  the  former  leagues  and  Alliances  who  arc  tiie  only  bulwark  against  the  French 
and  their  Indians  in  alliance  with  'licm. 

1"  For  tiie  defraying  tiie  necessary  ciiarges  of  tiie  (lovernmeut  and  Maintenance  of  the  warr, 
it  will  be  requisite  to  bring  into  that  Goveri<ment  Conecticut,  East  and  West  .Tarsey  and 
Peusilvania  Colonies — 

y""  That  New  York  be  the  only  port  for  tlie  entrance  of  all  shipps,  and  that  none  that  comes 
within  Sandy  hook  enter  at  any  other  place. 

3""  That  no  private  proi)rietor  may  have  the  liberty  of  makeiug  alliances  witii  the  Indians 
Sacliems  in  their  own  names,  but  Hint  all  leagues  tliat  are  made,  be  in  the  name  of  tiie  King 
and  (iueen's  Ma""  and  at  New  York. 

4""  That  the  Susquahannaii  river  lie  [not]  annexed  to  anotiier  propriety  but  the  Govern'  of 
New  York  and  its  depeiidanccs. 

Note:  Should  tiiis  Colony  fall  into  tlie  hands  of  the  French  the  first  thing  they  would  doe, 
will  be  to  make  a  mould  for  their  men  of  warr  and  privat.'ers,  S()(>  that  it  would  be  impossible 
for  any  shipps  from  those  parts  to  pass  tree. — 


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Draft  of  a  Commission  for  Henry  ShugJder,  Esquire,  to  le  Governor  of  New-Toi% 

and  Order  in  Council  tlicreupon. 

[  New-York  Entry,  II.  204.  ] 

William   &   Mauy  by   the  grace  of  God  King  and  Queen  of  England,  Scotland, 
France  and  Ireland  Defenders  of  the  Faith  &"=. 

To  our  Trusty  @  welbeloved  Henry  Sloughter  Esq"  Greeting.  Wee  reposing  especial 
trust  and  confidence  in  the  Prudence  courage  @  Loyalty  of  you  the  said  Henry  Sloughter,  out  of 
our  especial  Grace,  certain  knowledge  @  meer  motion,  have  thought  fit  to  constitute  and  appoint' 
you  the  said  Henry  Sloughter,  to  be  cur  Captain  General  and  Governor  in  chief  in  and  over 
our  Province  of  New  York,  and  the  Territories  depending  thereon  in  America. 

And  We  do  hereby  require  and  command  you  to  do  and  execute  all  things  in  due  manner  that 
shall  belong  unto  your  said  Command  and  the  Trust  we  have  reposed  in  you  according  to  the 
severall  Powers  ©  Directions  granted  or  api'ointed  you  by  this  present  Comission  and  the 
Instructions  herewith  given  you  or  by  such  further  Powers,  Instructions  @  Authoritys  as  shall 
at  any  time  hereafter  be  granted  or  appointed  you  under  our  signet  and  sign  Manual  or  by  our 
order  in  our  Privy  Council  &  according  to  such  reasonable  Laws  and  Statutes  as  now  are  in 
force  or  iiereafte;  shall  be  made  @  agreed  upon  by  you  with  the  advice  @  consent  of  the 
Council  @  assembly  of  '>ur  said  Province  under  your  Government  in  such  manner  @  Forme 
as  is  hereafter  expresses! 

And  We  do  hereby  give  @  grant  full  Power  unto  you  the  said  Henry  Sloughter  after  you 
shall  have  first  taken  an  oath  for  the  due  execution  of  the  Ollice  @,  Trust  of  our  Captain 
General  and  governor  in  Chief  in  @  over  our  said  Province  of  New  York  @  the  Territories 
de- .Miding  thereon  (which  our  said  Council  or  any  five  of  them  have  hereby  full  Power  @ 
Authority  and  are  required  to  administer  unto  ym)  to  give  and  administer  to  each  of  the 
members  of  our  said  Council,  as  well  the  oaths  appointed  by  act  of  Parliament,  to  be  taken 
instead  of  the  oaths  of  Allegiance  and  Supremacy  and  the  Test  ani  as  the  Oath  for  the  due 
execution  of  their  places  and  Trust. 

And  We  do  hereby  give  ijnu  and  grui-t  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  to  suspend  any  of 
the  members  cf  our  said  Council,  from  sitting,  voting  and  assisting  ther<>in  if  you  shall  find 
just  cause  for  so  doing. 

And  if  it  shall  at  any  time  happen  that  by  the  death,  departure  out  of  our  s''  province  or 
suspension  oi"  any  of  our  Councillors  there  siiall  be  a  vacancy  in  our  said  Council  (any  three 
whereof  we  do  hereby  appoint  to  be  a  (Juorum)  Oiu  Wii.i,  a.vo  iu.kasihk  is  that  you  signify 
tile  same  unto  us  by  the  first  opportmiily,  that  we  may  under  our  signet  and  sign  Manuall, 
Con.stitute  and  appoint  others  in  tliair  stead. 

But  that  our  alliiires  at  that  distance  may  not  suffer  for  want  of  a  dm?  UMmber  of  Councillors, 
If  ever  it  shall  happen  that  there  be  less  than  seven  of  ihem  residing  in  our  said  Province. 
We  Do  hereby  give  @  grant  unto  you  full  power  (£),  authority,  to  choose  as  numy  p'sons  out 
of  the  principall  F.-eeholders  Inhabitants  thereof,  as  will  make  up  the  full  number  of  our  caid 
Council  to  be  seven  @  no  nmre,  which  persons  by  virtue  of  such  choice,  shall  be  to  all  Intents 

'  In  tlio  Commiiwion,  m  roi'iU'iKil  in  tli.'  Slal..  Ddicc,  Allmiiy,  nuil  wliioli  \wm*  <liUi>  4lli  .Tiiniiiiry,  1690,  tli<>«c  wordi 
follow  luTc:  "Ami  Wco  \lw  by  Ui.ho  pnncuta  Coiii'titiit,'  find  A)i|iiiinu"  Book  of  Commit$iont,  II.,  i).  The  wor.U  in  Italics 
111  tlii»  Draft  ore  oiiiittfil  in  tin-  ('innniimion.  —  Ki>. 


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and  purposes  Councillors  in  our  said  Province  uutill  tliey  shall  be  confirmed  by  us  or  that  by 
the  nomination  of  others  by  us  under  our  sign  Manual  and  Sij^net  the  said  Council  shall  have 
seven  persons  in  it. 

And  we  do  hereby  give  @  grant  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  with  tlie  advice  @ 
consent  of  our  said  Councill  from  time  to  time  as  need  sliall  require,  to  summon  &  call  general! 
Assemblies  of  the  Inhabitants  being  Freeiioiders  within  your  Government,  according  to  the 
usage  of  our  other  Plantations  in  America. 

And  our  will  and  Pleasure  is,  that  the  persons  thereupon  duely  elected  by  the  Major  part  of 
the  P'reeholders  of  the  respective  Countys  and  places  and  so  returned  and  having  before  their 
sitting  taken  tlie  oaths  appointed  by  Act  of  Parliament  to  be  taken  instead  of  the  Oaths  of 
Allegiance  and  Supremacy  and  the  Test,  which  you  shall  commissionate  fit  persons  under  our 
seal  of  New  York  to  administer,  and  without  taking  which,  none  shall  be  capable  of  sitting 
though  elected,  shall  be  called  and  held  the  Gen™'  Assembly  of  that  our  Province  and  the 
Territories  thereunto  belonging 

And  tiiat  you  the  said  Henry  Sloughter  by  @  with  the  consent  of  our  said  Councill  and 
Assembly  or  the  major  part  of  them,  respectively  have  full  |)ower  and  authority  to  make 
constitute  and  ordaine  Laws  Statutes  @  ordinances  for  y'  \nM\quc  Peace,  welfare  and  good 
tiovernment  of  our  said  Province  and  of  the  people  Co)  Inhabitants  thereof  and  such  others  as 
shall  resort  thereto  &  for  the  benefit  of  us  our  Heirs  &  Successors 

Which  said  Laws  Statutes  &  Ordinances  are  to  be  (as  near  as  may  be)  agreeable  unto  the 
Lawes  &  Statutes  of  this  our  kingdome  of  England 

Provided  that  all  such  Laws,  Statutes  &  Ordinances  of  what  nature  or  Duration  soever  be 
within  three  mouths  or  sooner  after  the  making  thereof,  transmitted  unto  us  under  our  seal  of 
New  York  for  our  Approbation  or  Disallowance  of  the  same,  As  also  Duplicates  thereof  by  the 
next  conveyance 

And  in  case  any  or  all  of  them  being  not  before  confirmed  by  Us  shall  at  any  time  be 
disalNnved  ^,  not  approved,  and  so  signified  by  Us  our  Heires  &  Successors,  under  our  or  their 
Sign  Manual  and  Signet  or  by  order  of  our  or  their  privy  Council  unto  you  the  said  Henry 
Sloughter  or  to  the  Conmiauder  in  Chief  of  the  said  Province  for  y'  time  being,  then  such  and 
80  n»any  of  them  as  shall  be  soe  disallowed  and  ::ot  approved  shall  from  thenceforth  cease 
determine  @  become  utterly  voyd  and  of  none  ettect,  any  thing  to  the  contrary  thereof 
notwithstanding. 

And  to  the  end  nothing  may  be  passed  or  done  by  our  sai('  juncill  or  assembly  to  the 
Prejudice  of  us,  our  Heires  and  Successors,  We  will  (S;  ordaine  that  you  the  said  Henry 
Sloughter,  shall  have  (£)  enjoy  a  negative  voice  in  the  making  and  passing  of  all  Laws, 
Statutes  (a),  oidinances  as  aforesaid 

And  that  you  shall  and  may  likewise  from  tinui  to  time  as  you  shall  judge  it  necessary 
Adjourn  i'rorogiie  and  Dissolve  all  (Jeneral  Assemblies  as  aforesaid 

And  our  Will  and  I'leasure  is.  That  you  shall  @  may  keep  and  use  the  publique  Seal 
appointed  or  to  be  appointed  by  us  for  our  Province  of  New  York 

And  we  do  further  give  and  giant  unto  you  the  said  Henry  Sloughter  full  power  and 
authority  from  time  to  time  @  at  any  time  hereafter  by  your  self  or  by  any  other  to  be 
authorized  by  you  in  tli.il  behalf,  to  administer  (a)  give  the  oaths  appointed  by  Act  of 
Parliament  to  be  taken  instead  of  the  Oaths  of  allegiance  and  supremacy,  to  all  and  every 
such  person  or  persons  as  you  shall  think  fit  wiio  shall  at  any  time  or  times  pass  into  th  ^  said 
Province  or  siiall  he  resident  or  abiding  thero 


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We  do  further  give  @  grant  unto  you  full  Power  @  authority  with  the  advice  @  consent  of 
Our  said  Council  to  erect,  Constitute,  and  Establish  such  @  so  many  Courts  of  Judicature  and 
pubhque  Justice  within  our  said  Province  and  the  Territories  under  your  Government,  as  you 
and  they  shall  think  fit  and  necessary  for  the  hearing  and  determining  of  all  causes  as  well 
cnminal  as  Civil  according  to  Law  and  Equity,  and  for  awarding  of  execution  thereupon,  with 
all  reasonable  and  necessary  Powers,  Authorityes  Fees  and  Priviledges  belonging  unto  them. 
As  also  to  appoint  and  commissionate  fit  Persons  in  tlie  several  Parts  of  your  Government  to 
administer  the  oaths  appointed  by  Act  of  Parliament  to  be  taken  instead  of  the  oaths  of 
allegiance  and  supremacy  &  the  Test  unto  such  as  shall  be  obliged  to  take  the  same. 

And  we  do  hereby  authoryze  and  Impower  you  to  constitute  and  appoint  Judges  justices  of 
the  Peace  and  other  necessary  officers  and  ministers  in  our  said  Province  of  New  York  for  the 
better  admmistrat"  of  Justice  @  putting  the  Laws  in  Execution  and  to  administer  such  Oath  or 
oaths  as  are  usually  given  for  the  due  execution  and  performance  of  Offices  @  Places,  and  for 
the  clears  of  Truth  in  Judicial  Causes    • 

We  do  further  by  these  presents  Will  and  require  you,  to  permitt  appeals  to  be  made  in  cases 
of  Error  from  our  Courts  in  New  York  unto  our  Council  &  Governor'  in  Civil  Causes  Provided 
the  value  appealed  for  do  exceed  the  sum  of  one  hundred  pounds  Sterling,  and  y'  security  be 
first  duly  given  by  the  appellant  to  answer  such  Charges  as  shall  be  awarded  in  case  the  first 
sentence  shall  be  affirmed 

/  And  whereas  We  do  Judge  it  necessary  that  all  our  subjects  may  have  liberty  to  appeal  to 
our  Royal  Person  in  cases  that  may  require  the  same  Our  Will  @  Pleasure  is  that  if  either 
Party  shall  not  rest  satisfied  with  the  Judgment  or  Sentence  of  our  Governor  @  Council  they 
may  then  appeal  unto  us  in  our  Privy  Council.  Provided  the  matter  in  diffi^rence  exceed  the 
real  value  &  sum  of  three  hundred  pounds  Sterling.  And  that  such  appeal  be  made  within  one 
fortnight  after  sentence  and  that  Security  be  likewise  duly  given  by  the  Appellant,  to 
answer  such  Charges  as  shall  be  awarded,  in  case  the  Sentence  of  the  Governor  @  Council  be 
confirmed  And  provided  also  that  Execution  be  not  suspended  by  reason  of  any  such  appeal 
unto  us.  J  tf 

And  We  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  full  power  and  authority  where  you  shall  judge 
any  offender  or  offenders  in  Criminal  matters  or  for  any  Fines  or  Forfeitures  due  unto  us  fitt 
objects  of  our  Mercy  to  Pardon  &  remitt  all  such  offenders  Fines  \:  Forfeitures  before  or  after 
sentence  given  ( Treason  and  wilful  murther  only  excepted,)  In  wliich  Caoes  you  shall  likewise 
have  power  upon  extraordinary  occasions  to  grant  Reprieves  to  the  offenders  until  our  Royall 
Pleasure  may  be  known  therein, 

And  We  do  by  these  presents  /Nrt/ier  authorize  and  Impow'  vou  to  colate  any  Person  or 
l»ersons  in  any  Ciiurcl.es,  Chappels,  or  other  Ecclesiastical  benefits  within  our  said  Province 
and  Territories  aforesaid  as  often  as  any  of  them  shall  happen  to  be  void. 

And  We  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  the  said  Henry  Sloughter  by  yourself  your 
Cii|)tain9  and  Commandfrs  by  you  to  he  authorized  ftill  l>ower  &  authority  to  levy,  arm,  muster 
couimand  and  employ  all  p-.sons  whatsoever  residing  within  our  said  province  of  New  York  & 
other  the  Territories  under  your  (Jovernment,  and  as  occasion  shall  serve  them  to  transfer  from 
one  place  to  another,  for  (he  Hesisiing  and  withstanding  of  all  enemies,  Piratts  @  Rebels  both 
at  sea  @  at  Land,  and  to  transport  such  Forces  to  any  of  our  Plantations  in  America  as 


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occasion  shall  require  for  the  Defence  of  the  same  against  the  Invasion  or  attempts  of  any  of 
our  Enemies 

And  them  if  occwsion  shall  require  to  pursue  @  prosecute  in  or  out  of  the  Limitts  of  our  said 
Province  and  Plantations  or  any  of  them. 

And  if  it  shall  so  please  God  them  to  vanquish  apprehend  and  take  and  being  taken  either 
according  to  the  Lawes  of  Armes  to  put  to  death  or  keep  and  preserve  a  live  at  your 
discretion 

And  to  execute  Martial  Law  in  time  of  Invasion  Insurrection  or  War  and  during  the 
continuance  of  the  same,  as  also  upon  Soldiers  in  Pay,  and  to  do  @  execute  all  and  every  other 
thing  or  things  which  to  a  Captain  Generall  doth  or  ought  of  right  to  belong  as  fully  and  amply 
as  any  our  Captain  Generall  doth  or  hath  usually  done. 

And  We  doe  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  yon  full  Power  and  authority  to  errect  raise  and 
build  in  our  Province  and  Territories  aforesaid  or  any  of  them,  such  and  so  many  Forts, 
Platforms,  Castles,  Cities,  Burroughs,  Towns,  and  Fortifications  as  you  by  the  advice  aforesaid 
shall  judge  necessary 

And  the  same  or  any  of  them  to  Fortify  and  furnish  with  Ordnance,  Amunition,  and  all  sorts 
of  Arms  fit  aud  necessary  for  the  security  and  Defence  of  our  said  Province 

And  We  do  hereby  give  and  grant  to  you  the  said  Henry  Slaughter  full  Power  @  authority 
to  erect  one  or  more  Court  or  Courts  Admirall  within  our  said  Province  and  Territories  for  the 
Hearing  and  determining  of  all  Marine  and  other  causes  and  matters  proper  therein  to  be  heard, 
with  all  reasonable  and  necessary  Powers,  Authoritys,  Fees  and  Priviledges. 

As  also  to  exercise  all  powers  belonging  to  the  Place  and  office  of  Vice-Admirall  of  and  in 
all  the  Seas,  and  Coasts  about  your  Government  according  to  such  commission,  Authorities  and 
Instructions  as  you  shall  receive  from  ourself  under  the  Seal  of  our  Admiralty  or  from  our 
High  Adm"  or  Commissioners  for  executing  the  office  of  High  Adm"  of  our  Foreign  Plantations 
for  the  time  being 

And  forasmuch  as  divers  meetings  and  disorders  do  hajipen  by  P'sons  shipp"  @  employ*  at 
sea,  and  to  the  end  that  such  as  shall  be  shipp"*  or  Imploy"  at  Sea  may  be  the  better  governed 
and  ordered.  We  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  the  said  Henry  Sloughter  our  Capt" 
General  and  Governor  in  Chief,  full  Power  and  authority  to  constitute  and  appoint.  Captains, 
Masters  of  Ships  and  other  commanders,  and  to  grant  unto  such  Captains,  Masters  of  Ships, 
and  other  Commanders  Commissions  to  execute  the  Law  Martial  and  to  use  such  Proceedings 
Authority  Punisbm'  Correction  and  execution  upon  any  offijnder  or  offenders  which  shall  be 
mutinous,  Seditious  desorderly  or  any  way  unruly  either  at  Sea  or  during  the  time  of  their 
abode  or  residence  in  any  of  the  Ports,  Harbors  or  Bays  of  our  said  Province  or  Territories, 
as  the  cause  shall  be  found  to  require  according  to  xMartiall  Law,  Provided  that  nothing  herein 
contained  shall  be  construed  to  y«  enabling  you  or  any  by  your  authority  to  hold  Plea,  or  have 
Jurisdiction  of  any  offence,  Cause,  matter  or  thing  committed  or  done  vipon  the  High  Sea  or 
within  any  of  the  Havens  Rivers  or  Creeks  of  our  said  Province  or  Territories  under  your 
CJovernment,  by  any  Captain,  Commander,  Lieutenant,  Master  or  other  officer.  Seaman,  Soldier 
or  person  whatsoever,  who  shall  be  in  actual  service  and  pay  in  and  on  Board  any  of  our  Ships 
of  Warr  or  other  vessels  rting  by  immediate  Commission  or  Warrant  from  our  Commissioners 
for  executing  the  office  of  our  High  Admiral  of  England  under  the  Seal  of  our  Admiralty  or 
from  our  High  Admiral  of  England  for  the  time  being,  But  that  such  Capt"  ("ommandcr. 
Lieutenant,  Master,  Officer,  Seaman,  Soldier  @  other  Persons  so  offendiig,  shall  be  left  to  be 


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proceeded  against  and  tryed  as  the  merrit  of  their  offences  shall  require,  either  by  Commission 
under  our  Great  Seal  of  England  as  the  Stat:  of  28."  of  H:  8.  directs  or  by  commission  from 
our  said  High  Adm":  according  to  the  Act  of  Parliament  passed  in  the  IS",  year  of  the  reign  of 
the  late  King  Charles  the  Second  (Entituled  an  Act  for  the  establishing  Articles  and  orders  for 
the  regulating  and  better  Government  of  his  Maty-  Navys,  Ships  War  and  Forces  by  Sea)  and 
not  otherwise,  saving  only  that  it  shall  npd  may  h.  h^M  for  you  upon  any  such  Capt"  or 
Commanders  refusing  or  neglecting  to  execute,  or  upon  his  negligent  or  undue  execution  of  any 
of  the  written  orders  he  shall  receive  from  you  for  our  service  and  the  Service  of  our  said 
Province,  to  suspend  him  the  said  Captain  or  Commander  from  the  Exercise  of  his  said  office 
ot  Commander  @  committ  him  into  safe  custody  either  on  Board  his  own  ship  or  elsewhere 
at  the  discretion  of  you,  in  order  to  his  being  brought  to  answer  for  the  same  by  commission 
either  under  our  Great  ..^eal  of  England  or  from  our  said  High  Admirall  as  is  before  expressed. 
In  which  case,  our  Will  and  Pleasure  is,  tliat  the  Captain  or  Commander  so  by  you  suspended 
shall  during  such  his  suspension  and  commitment  be  succeeded  in  his  said  office  by  such 
Comimssion  or  Warrant  Officer  of  our  said  Ship  appointed  by  our  Commissioners  for  executing 
the  office  of  our  High  Admirall  of  England  or  by  our  High  Admiral  of  England  for  the  time 
bemg,  as  by  the  known  practice  and  discipline  of  our  Navy  does  @  ought  next  to  succeed  him, 
as  in  Case  ol  Death,  Sickness,  or  other  ordinary  disability  hapniiig  to  the  Commander  of  any 
of  our  Ships  &  not  otherwise  you  stand?  also  accountable  to  us  for  the  Truth  and  importance 
of  the  Crimes  and  Misdemeanors  for  which  you  shall  so  proceed  to  the  suspending  of  such  our 
said  Captain  or  Commander. 

Provided  also  that  all  such  disorders  and  Mesdemanors  committed  on  Shore  by  any  Captain 
Commander,  Lieutenant,  Master  or  other  Officer,  Seaman,  Soldier  or  Person  whatsoever 
belonging  to  any  of  our  Ships  of  War  or  other  Vessels  acting  by  immediate  Commission  or 
Warrant  from  our  Commissioners  for  executing  the  office  of  Our  High  Admirall  of  England 
unaer  the  Seal  of  our  Admiralty,  or  from  our  High  Admiral  of  England  for  the  time  being,  may 
be  tryed  @  punished  according  to  the  Lawes  of  the  Place  where  any  such  oflenc'es  & 
Misdemeanors  shall  be  committed  on  shore  notwithstanding  such  offender  be  in  our  actual 
Service  and  born  in  our  Pay  on  Board  any  such  our  Ships  of  Warr  or  other  Vessels  acting  by 
immediate  Commission  or  Warrant  from  our  Commissioners  for  execut*  the  office  of  our  High 
Adm"  or  from  our  high  Admiral  as  aforesaid  so  as  he  shall  not  receive  any  protection  (for  tlie 
avoiding  of  Justice)  for  such  offences  committed  on  Shore,  from  any  pretence  of  his  being 
inii>loyed  in  our  service  at  Sea. 

And  it  is  our  further  Will  and  Pleasure  that  all  Publique  monies  Ilais'd  or  to  be  raised  within 
our  said  Province  and  other  the  Territories  under  your  (Government  be  issued  out  by  Warr' from 
you  by  and  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Councill  and  disposed  of  by  you  lor  y  support 
of  the  Government  and  not  otherwise 

And  we  do  iiereby  likewise  give  and  grant  unto  you  full  Power  and  Authority  by  and  with 
the  advice  and  consent  of  our  said  Council,  to  agree  willi  the  Inhabitants  of  our  Province  and 
Territories  aforesaid  concerning  such  Lands  Tenements  and  Hereditaments  as  now  are  or 
hereafter  shall  be  in  your  Power  to  dispose  of. 

And  them  to  Grant  unto  any  Person  or  Persons  for  such  Tearm  and  under  such  moderate 
Quitt-Rents  Services  and  acknowledgments  to  be  thereupon  Reserved  unto  us  as  you  by  and 
with  the  advice  aforesaid  shall  think  fitt. 

Which  said  Grants  are  to  pass  and  be  sealed  by  our  seal  of  New  York  and  being  entred  upou 


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Record  by  such  officer  or  officers  as  you  shall  appoint  thereunto  sliall  be  good  and  effectual  in 
Law  against  Us,  Our  Heirs  and  Successors. 

And  we  do  hereby  give  you  full  power  to  order  and  appoint  Fairs,  Marts  &  Marketts,  As 
also  such  and  so  many  Ports  Harbers,  Bays,  Havens,  and  other  places  for  tiie  convenience  anp 
security  of  shipping,  and  for  the  better  loading  and  unloading  of  Goods  and  Merchandizes  as 
by  you  with  tiie  advice  aud  consent  of  the  said  Council  shall  be  thought/^  and  necessary.  And 
in  them  or  any  of  them  to  erect  nominate  and  appoint  Custom  Houses — Ware-Houses  and 
Officers  relating  thereunto  and  them  to  alter,  Change,  Place  or  displace  from  time  to  time  as 
with  the  advice  aforesaid  shall  be  thought  fit  And  we  do  by  these  Presents,  Will,  Require  & 
command  you  to  take  all  possible  Care,  for  the  discountenance  of  vice  and  encouragement  of 
vertue  and  good  living  that  by  such  Example  the  Infidels  may  be  invited  and  desire  to  partake 
of  the  Christian  Religion 

And  our  further  Will  and  Pleasure  is,  That  you  shall  not  at  any  time  hereafter  by  Colour 
of  any  Power  or  Authority  hereby  Granted  or  mentioned  to  be  granted,  take  upon  you  to  give, 
grant  or  dispose  of  any  office  or  Place  within  our  said  province  &  Territories  which  now  are 
or  shall  be  grant"*  under  the  Great  Seal  of  England,  any  further  than  you  may  upon  the  Vacancy 
of  any  such  office  or  suspension  of  any  otlicer  by  you,  put  in  any  person  to  officiate  in  tlie 
Intervall,  untill  tlie  said  Place  be  disposed  of  by  us  under  the  Great  Seal  of  England,  or  that 
our  Directions  be  otherwise  given  therein 

And  we  do  hereby  Require  and  Command  all  officers  and  Ministers  Civill  and  Military  and 
all  other  Inhabitants  of  our  said  Province  and  y*  Territories  depending  thereon  to  be  Obedient, 
aiding  and  assisting  unto  you  the  said  Henry  Sloughter  in  the  execution  of  this  our  Commission 
and  of  the  Powers  and  authorities  therein  contained.  And  in  case  v,f  your  death  or  absence 
out  of  our  said  Province,  unto  such  Person  as  shall  be  appointed  by  us  to  be  Commander  in 
Chief,  to  whom  we  do  therefore  by  these  presents  Give  and  grant  all  and  singular  the  Powers 
and  Authorities,  aforesaid,  to  be  executed  and  enjoyed  by  him  during  our  Pleasure  or  untill 
your  arrival  within  our  said  Province  of  New  York.  And  if  upon  such  death  or  absence,  there 
be  no  person  upon  the  Place  commissionated  or  appointed  by  Us  to  be  Commander  in  Chief, 
Our  will  and  pleasure  is.  That  the  then  present  Council  of  that  our  Province,  do  take  upon 
them  y*  administration  of  the  Government,  and  execute  this  commission  and  the  several 
Powers  and  Authorities  herein  contained,  and  that  the  first  Councillor  who  shall  be  at  the  time 
of  your  Death  or  absence  residing  within  our  Province  of  New  York,  do  Preside  in  our  said 
Council  with  such  Powers  and  Prelieniinences  as  any  former  President  hath  used  and  enjoyed 
within  our  said  Province  or  any  other  our  Plantations  in  America  until  our  further  Pleasure  be 
known,  or  your  arrival  as  aforesaid 

And  lastly  We  do  hereby  Declare,  Ordain  and  appoint.  That  you  the  said  Henry  Sloughter 
shall  and  may  hold  execute  and  enjoy  the  office  and  Place  of  Captain  General  and  Gov'  in 
Chief  in,  and  over  our  Province  of  New  York  or  tiie  Territories  depending  thereon,  together 
with  all  and  singular  the  Powers  and  Authorities  hereby  granted  unto  you,  for  and  during  our 
Will  and  Pleasure. 

Memd"     The  Warrant  was  dated  the 

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Memd"  The  11th  of  November  1689  their  Lodpps 
desire  my  Lord  President  to  lay  before  His 
Maty  the  Draught  of  tiie  Commission 
prepared  for  Coll :  Sloughter,  which  being 
presented  tiie  14  of  Nov.  it  was  ordered 
to  pass  as  follows. 


At  the  Court  at  Whitehall  the  14"'  of  Nov  1089 


Present - 


The  KiNos  MOST  excellent  Maty  in  Councill 


Order  fhr  ptiuinf^ 
Coll :  UluuKhtcr'a 
Commluloii. 


The  Draught  of  a  Commission  Presented  by  the  Right  Honble  the  Lords  of 
y  Committee  for  Trade  and  Plantations  for  constituting  Henry  Sloughter  Esq' 
Governor  of  New  York,  being  this  day  read,  His  Mat"  in  Council  is  pleased  to  approve  thereof, 
and  to  order,  as  it  is  hereby  ordered,  That  the  Earl  of  Shrewsbury  one  of  His  Maf-  principril 
Secretaries  of  State  doe  prepare  a  Warrant  for  His  Mat"  Signature  for  passing  the  said 
Commission  under  the  Great  Seal. 


Itepre-sentation  of  Eimgn  Joost  StoJ,  Agent  for  the  Committee  of  Safety  of  New- York. 

[New-York  Ttpcra,  a  n.  IOC] 

A  catbalogicall  Briefe  information  for  the  Right  Hono"'"  Lord  Charles  Earle  of 
Shrewsbury  Waterford  and  Wexford  ettc.  one  of  the  Lords  of  His  Majesties 
Most  Honourable  Privy  Councill  and  principall  Secretary  of  State  as  by  His 
Mnjes"'  appointed  Commissioner  to  the  examination  of  the  affairs  of  New 
Yorke  according  to  the  addresse  of  the  present  deputies  and  Militia  officers 
of  New  Yorke  to  Theire  Majesties  King  William  and  Queen  Mary,  so  as  it 
humbly  was  presented  to  His  sacred  Majestic  on  Saturday  being  the  'J"-  day 
of  November  Anno  Dni  16S9.  by  me  Joost  Stol  dep:  Comm''  of  the  present 
deputies  of  safety  and  Militia  offlicers  of  New  Yorke  aforesaid— 

For  the  astruction  of  what  is  mentioned  in  the  said  Adresse  to  His  Majestic'  to  show  on  the 
one  part,  the  true  Loyalty  of  tiie  present  deputies  and  Militia  officers  of  New  Yorke  to  the 
Iniperiall  Crown  of  E  igland,  and  on  the  other  part  the  disloyalty  oppression,  cruelty,  and  bad 
behavioure  of  the  late  (Jovernonr  Sir  Ednnind  Andrews  and  especially  of  the  late  Lieuftenant 
Go'  Capt"  Nicholson  and  others  of  theire  ill  designed  instruments,  may  in  both  sides  Regu[larly] 
evidently  and  manifestly  bee  scene  and  appeare  by  those  following  papers  and  documents  viz : 

N"  1.  being  a  printed  paper,  entitled.  An  account  of  the  proceeding  at  New  Yorke  1G89. 
printed  at  Boston  by  Samuel  Green  1689.  containeing; 

A  declaration  of  the  Inhabitants  and  Souldiers  belonging  under  the  severall  companies  of 
the  Trainebands  of  New  Yorke,  dated  New  Yorke  the  laste  day  of  May  1089. 


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The  testimony  of  Henry  Ciiyler,  sworne  before  Samuel  Milford,  Justice  of  the  Peace  in  New 
Yorke  tiie  10'"  day  of  June  16S9. 

A  proclamntlon  signed  by  six  Captaines  and  about  foure  hundred  men  bearing  date  of  the 
3"'  day  of  June  1089. 

iN"  2.  Prinio  loco,  being  an  afTidai'iid  in  writeing  of  Henry  Jacobson. — 

N"  2.  Secuiulo  loco,  being  an  ailidavid  in  writeing  of  Albert  Bosh,  both  upon  the  lO""  of 
June  1689.  sworne  at  New  Yorke  before  Samuel  Milford,  Justice  of  the  peace. — 

N"  3.  A  paper  in  writeing,  bearing  date  of  the  22'"'  of  the  month  of  June  1689.  being  and 
order  to  proclaime  King  William  and  Queen  Mary. 

N°  4.  An  ailidavid  in  writeinge  werein  deponents  are  Peter  Godfrey  and  Henry  Carmer 
concerning  the  person  and  behaviour  of  the  Minister  Alexander  Enis  by  outward  pretence  a 
Protestant  but  in  effect  a  meere  papist,  whoe  deceitfully  has  provided  him  with  a  ertificat  of 
the  Ministers  of  the  Dutch  and  France  Church  as  if  he  was  a  true  Protestant. — 

N"  5.  A  bundle  papers  in  writeing  fastiied  with  a  silk  ribben,  mixt  of  red  and  white  colour 
containing  33.  halfe  a  Clieed  of  paper  entitled,  Abstract  of  what  is  acted  by  the  Comittee  of 
Safety  in  New  Yorke  anno  1(589.  beginning  with  the  27  day  of  June  1()89.  and  ended  the  15 
of  August  1689  subscribed  by  Abraham  (Jouverneur,  Clarke  of  the  said  Comittee. 

.V  (i.  An   Inventory  of  the  fort  of  New  York  as  it  was  found  when  the  Trainebands  took 

possession  of  it for  the  order  out  of  England   from  theire  Royall   Highnesses,  the  then 

Prince  and  Princesse  of  Orange  now  King  and  Queen  of  England,  France  and  Ireland  ettc, 
upon  the  31"  day  of  May  l()S9. 

N"  7.  A  list  of  the  Souldiers  appointed  by  the  Committee  of  Safety  to  be  listed  under  the 
command  of  Captain  Jacob  Leisler  to  preserve  and  defend  the  Fort  of  New  York  against  all 
and  ei'iery  foroigne  or  Dome.sticfi  ennemies  for  the  behoof  of  theire  Maj"  King  William  and 
Queen  Mary  with  the  n(!cessary  proclamation  in  that  reguard. 

N"  8.  An  account  with  a  solemn  oath  thereupon  of  John  Sipkes  and  Gerrard  Hollaer, 
bearing  date  of  the  20"'  day  of  the  Month  of  August,  be'bre  John  Lawrence  Justice  of  the 
Peace  at  New-Yorke  concerning  the  constitution  of  the  gunpowder,  as  was  found  in  the 
Magasin  of  the  fort  of  New  Vorke. 

N"  9.  a  true  account  of  John  Stoll  his  particular  engagements  and  venturing  his  life  and 
fortune  for  theire  Majesties  service  in  taking  Uie  Fort  of  New  Yorke  and  causing  King  William 
and  Queen  Mary  there  to  be  proclaimed,  as  theire  soveraigiie  Lord  and  Lady  in  spite  of  Capt° 
Nicholson  and  his  confederates  all  being  theire  Majesties  adversaries  and  opposers. 

By  examination  of  all  the  aforementioned  papers  Your  Lordship  will  see  in  what,  a  burden 
of  bondage  the  inhabitants  of  New  Yorke,  hitherto  have  been,  by  the  wicked  directions  of  ill 
governours  and  Ministers  as  Captain  Nicholson  and  theire  like  persons,  and  how  we  by  helpe 
of  Almighty  God  are  thereof  delivered,  which  happiucsse  would  not  long  continue,  if  so  bee 
they  doe  not  become  a  further  settlement  in  the  Gouvernment,  Therefore  wee  humbly  pray, 
and  conclude  and  desi/e  your  Lordsliippe  will  be  pleased  to  take  into  a  seriouse  consideration 
the  present  state  of  that  countrey,  the  necessity  of  theire  further  settlenuMitraid  empowering 
them  with  such  means,  as  really  may  serve  to  the  safety  of  that  countrey  under  the  supreme 
Government  of  this  Kingdom  of  England,  against  all  theire  in  and  outward  ennemies,  wiiicii 
hapfpilymay  bee  conlirmed,  by  obtaineing  through  Your  Lordships  favoure  and  juste  reporte  of 
His  Majestie  to  bee  allowed  and  granted  to  them  those  following  Article — 

First :     His   Majesties   approbation  on  all  that  which  hithertoe  is  done  and  acted,  by  the 


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present  Deputies  of  safety  and  the  Militia  Officers,  for  theire  Maj"  service,  as  also  that  of  him 
Joost  Stol  in  his  particulars. 

Secondly  :  that  His  Majestic  might  be  pleased  to  grant  New  Yorke  a  Charter,  in  the  like 
manner  and  with  same  or  more  priviledgcs  as  the  citty  of  Poston,  being  that  the  contents  of 
that  Charter,  doth  best  agree  with  the  humour  and  nature  of  those  inhabitants,  and  with  the 
constitution  of  the  said  citty — 

Thirdly :  That  the  Gouvernment  of  Politey  and  Court  of  Justice,  Major  and  Sheriffs, 
Alderman  and  Justices  of  the  peace  and  Eclesiastical  persons,  and  Gouvernment  may  bee  so 
altered  and  regulated  with  Loyall  and  faithfull  persons  fit  for  Gouvernment,  and  heartily  well 
affected  to  our  souveraignes  King  William  and  Queen  Mary. — 

Fourthly:  If  so  bee  that  perhaps  a  Gouvernour  and  a  Lieut:  Gov'  for  New  Yorke  might 
bee  appointed  before  the  addresse  of  tiie  Deputy  of  Safety  and  the  Militia  officers,  was 
presented  to  His  Majestic,  that  now  before  they  get  theire  commission  and  before  they  depart 
from  hence,  may  bee  reviewd  and  examined,  by  what  persons  or  spirits  they  were  presented, 
and  recommanded  to  the  employ  for  timely  to  prevent  mischiefs  as  otiierwise  by  getting  of 
posession  they  might  do  in  wrong,  of  his  Majesties  dominions  and  in  wrong  of  the  inhabitants 
of  that  place  by  ill  affections  and  treasonable  correspondence  with  his  Majeslies  enneuiies,  if 
soe  bee  they  were  not  really  affected  for  their  Majc  lies  sacred  persons  and  blessed 
Gouvernement. 

Fifthly :  That  His  Majestic  would  bee  pleased  to  graut  a  commission  to  the  Inhabitants  of 
New  Yorke  and  all  his  Majesties  subjects  in  Africa'  to  take  Canada  from  the  France  posession, 
which  his  Majesties  subjects  if  they  are  joined  at  theire  owne  charge  are  able  and  sufficient  to 
Couquor,  which  would  render  to  a  great  profit  for  His  Majesties  revenues,  with  I'ttle  warr  like 
charges  for  England,  and  by  conquesting  Canada,  the  whole  Bever  trade  should  come  and 
[be]  universally  Brought  to  His  Majesties  subjects  to  theire  great  joy  and  prosperitv 

Sixtly  :  That  New  Yorke  may  bee  provided  with  a  Commission,  of  executing  power  against 
all  Rebells,  Papists,  and  disaffected  persons,  and  opposers  against  our  Souveraigne  Lord  and 
Lady  King  William  and  Queen  Mary  and  theire  blessed  Govern'  to  reduce  them  by  faire  and 
just  means,  to  obedience  and  loyallty. 

Lastely :  It  is  most  humbly  desired  :  ( :  in  consideration  of  the  roaring  state  and  spite  of 
His  Majesties  publicq  Enneniy  the  French  King,  whoe  willinly  would  invade  His  Maj" 
dominions  in  Africa'  if  they  did  not  stand  at  theire  (Juard,  and  the  inward  disaffectionated 
inhabitants,  liveing  in  that  countrey  which  perhaps  by  delay  and  losse  of  time  might  become 
instruments  to  theire  helpe  in  prejudice  of  his  Majesties  dominions  and  subjects: )  that  Your 
Lordship  would  graciously  bee  pleased  with  the  most  possible  speed  to  examine  the  matters  of 
those  affaires  and  to  obtaine  by  Your  Lordship's  powerful  favoure  the  like  speedy  manner  of 
His  Majestic  all  the  necessary  grants,  as  most  humbly  herewithin  is  expressed  and  demanded, 
with  such  additions  and  alterations  as  His  Majestic  according  to  His  unparaleld  wisdom  shall 
think  fit  and  to  the  best  of  his  glory  and  the  safety  and  welfare  of  his  Royall  and  faithful 
subjects  in  New  Yorke,  who  till  this  time,  as  poore  Kufferers  have  depend,  and  laid  under  the 
cross  dealings,  of  subverting,  cruell  and  malicious  officers  and  Gouveniors  as  Captaine  Nicholson 
and  others  ( :  the  Lord  bee  mercifull  upon  us : )  hitherto  have  been  and  which  confirmation  of 
deliverance  they  wish  to  see  established. 

Therefore  Your  Lordship's  humble  Petitioner  humbly  begs  Your  Lordships  favoure  of  a 


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speedy  expedition  that  your  petitioner  may  bee  as  soon  [ns]  possible  dispatched  to  returne  home 

with  glad  tidings  of  His  Mnj""  Itoyall  pleasure  and  satisfaction,  and  gracious  grants  on  theire 

humble  and  dutiful  adr'resse. — 

And  Your  Lordships  humble  Petitioner  shall  ever  Pray  ettc. 

,       ,      .^  ,,  (signed)  John  Stoll. 

Loudon  16  Nov'  16S9. 


Account  of  Ensign  StoPs  Pt  ocefdings. 

[Ncw-Tork  Faprn,  B.  II.  los.] 

A  true  account  of  the  particular  proceedings,  nets  and  venturing  of  life  and 
fortune  of  Joost  Stoii,  Inhabitant  and  citizei    of  Now  Yorke  a  Native  of 
Amstcrrlam    in    Holhnd    an    ensigne    of    a    company  of   His    Majesties 
Traincbands  in  the  Fort  of  New  Yorke  and  by  the  present  Deputies  of 
Sn.'t'ty  of  New  Yorcke  and  the  Miliitia  (MRcers  chosen  for  theire  deputed 
Commissioner  for  London,  for  to  give  a  true  account  to  theire  Souveraigne 
Lord  and  Lady  Williain  and  Mary,  by  ihe  grace  of  God,  King  and  Queen 
of  England  Scotinnd  France  and  Ireland  defenders  of  the  faith  ettc.  of  the 
revolution  as  has  been  there  and  the  reduccment  thereof  to  theire  said 
sacred  Majesties  ob,<dience,  to  which  reducement  the  said  Jo  ist  Stol  for 
theire  Majesties  especiall  service  and  the  happinesse  of  tliat  Country  and 
Inhabitants   and   for  securing  true  pr'>testant  Ileli.rion  and  welfare,   has 
engaged  him  against  all  the  ill  desigT?s  and  maginations  especially  of  tlie 
persons  of  the  late  Lieu'  Gov'  Capf  .Nicholson  a  meere  oj. pressor  of  that 
nation  and  a  certaine  and  undoubted  ennemy,  to  theire  sacred  Majesties 
William  and  Mary  King  and  Queen  of  England  ettc :  nr.i!  iheire  blessed 
Gouvern'  and  against  others  the  like  instruments  as  behaved  them  as  theire 
adversaries — 

First :  I  Joost  Stol  toake  out  of  every  company  of  trainebands,  three  stout  and  ;if  the  best 
und  ablest  persons,  and  tould  them  what  cortcine  information  I  had  of  liie  blessed  and  happy 
success  of  His  Majestic  King  William  an;!  (iueen  Mary  to  the  accession  of  the  impvria!  crown 
of  England,  in  which  they  were  heartily  glad  to  hear  of  and  thereupon  wee  iJrtnnised  one 
:o  anoth°r  to  bee  faithfull  and  true  in  endevouring  to  bring  (he  Gouvemiuent  without 
bloodsheding  under  the  obedience  of  King  William  and  Queen  Mary. 

Secondly;  and  for  ti  m..ke  lawfull  and  orderly  proceedings  tlKreunlo,  wee  presented  a 
humble  jetition  to  Collo.iel  Bayer  in  his  owne  band«,  who  gave  it  to  the  C'oiirl,  containeinge 
a  request  Xr  fortifye  the  Citij  and  to  disurme  I'apist!!,  instead  of  acceptance  thereof,  they  gave 
us  for  Answer,  that  wee  deserved,  that  six  or  m-vcn  person:,  of  om  UBseinbly  should  bee  liaiigd 
for  our  paines,  and  the  Captaine  of  tiie  vessel  that  brought  the  news  from  England  concerning 
the  changing  if  vhe  Gouvernment  there  was  by  order  of  Capl"  Nicholson  turned  out  the  dooro 
v.ith  hard  threatnings  and  scluidings  — 

Thirdiy :  by  which  behuviour  wee  saw  the  ill  intentions  of  those  persons,  und  there  adhere-  s, 


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nn.1  therefore  wee  resolved  for  tl.e  belioofe  of  theire  Majesties  King  William  and  Qneen  Afnrv 
and  for  the  seeuntie  of  the  inhabitants,  to  make  ourselfs  masters  of  the  Fort  or  castle  which 
was  not  m  state  of  great  defence,  as  wee  happily  did. 

Fourthly:  haveing  the  possesion  of  the  Fort,  I  got  a  copey  of  the  printed  proclamation  at 
London  of  William  and  Mary  being  at  Lon.lon  proclaimed,  King  and  Qneen  of  England  ettc 
which  I  communicated  to  the  above  mentioned  chos,.,,  Citti.ens  aii<l  trainehands,  asking  them 
If  they  were  incline'',  voiontary  to  goe  with  mee  and  to  prodain.e  in  the  same  manner  William 
and  Mary  King  and  Queen  of  England  ettc  to  bee  our  souveraigne  Lord  and  Lady  as  wee  did 
Fifthly  :  and  so  upon  hazard  of  life  and  fortune  and  through  manv  dangers  I  went  with  them 
and  proclaimed  the  King  and  (iueen  on  several  places,  viz  :  at  the  States  Isle  at  the  Long  Isle 
at  the  plain.,  wood  or  forrest,  and  other  places  and  countrye  towns  nion-  by  which  doinge  wee 
brought  the  mhabitants,  there,  to  the  obedience  of  the  King  William  and  Queen  Mary  our 
bhvssed  sctiveraignes. 

The  truth  of  all  which  lieerbefore  is  written,  I,  heereunder 
subscribed  .loost  8tol,  am  willing  if  necessity  should  require, 
in  the  ti'are  of  Cod,  to  make  my  solemne  oath  upon — done  in 
Lon<h)n  the  jti'i"  of  Nov  An°  lOSi). 


Colonel  Biujavd  to  Captain  Xiehohon. 

[Siw-Vork  PaiHra,  B.  II.  »,M.  ] 


Iloiinoured  Sir. 
I  wrote  you  last  by 


Cnpt" 


lO"-  Dec  lost). 
Sturman  with  whom  I  also  send  you  a  copy  of  my  yournall  till  inv 


departure  for  Albany,  the   rest  till  now  is  heri-witli   sent   1 


C 


joipcrnour 


by  till 


i)y  S'  Edmund  Andros  our  late 


been  here  since  your  absence,  wliicl 


le  perusall  whereoff  your  honiiour  will  plainly  see  what  sutVerers  wee  h 


1  wee  were  in  li()|)es  that  now  would  have  been  at  an  end. 


with  the  arrivail  of  their  Majesties  packetts  by  M'  John  Itiggs,  but  since  the  said  Kiggs  suHerd 
hnnselfe  to  be  overheclonl  bv  that  ( irand  Robber  Leyseler,  and  contrary  to 
Coiincill  gave  the  said  Leyscl.  r  an  opiiorliinilv  to  force  the  said  packets  froin  I 


IggS  ! 

contrary  to  his  promise  to  the 


mil,  our  CO 


art 


growne  more  desperate,  the  rebbels  now  h.'ing  as  proude  aa  Lucilars,  and  pr.tend 


ions 


some  glimp  (,:'  Authority  from  Their  Majesties,  tho'  in  reality  thev  I 


iidit 


ing  now 


.Majesties  Authority  given   to  tliemsellt'  and  the  ConiK 

shipp  Heaver  in  May  last ;  Whereiiy  Leyseier  now  is  titnid,  Lieut :  ( 

in  Chief  by  I'ominands  Ihim  their  Majest 


lave  none,  but  usurp  their 
I'll   in  answer  to  their  letti-r  sent  by  the 


iovernour  and  conimaiu 


jesties,  which  if  the  t'ouncell 
receive,  would  have  been  all  prevented,  and  would  uudoulitedlv  1 


before  the  (1 

ernns,  are  jiirlined  to  recanl  and  submitt  (o  tin-  lawful  autiiority,  WhicI 


(ler 

might  have  bad  the  honour  to 

lave  resetled  the  (Mivernmeiit, 


V"  arrival,  most  of  the  people  (except  a  few  of  his  rabble:)  being  .seiuihle  of 


their 


foot  without  ;:ny  hopes  ..f  retrieve  before  the  CoV  arrives.— \Ve  wh 


by  the  said  |(ign  of  your  honours  sale  arrivail. 


received  by  a  vessell  from  Kngliinil 


\ylii(h  was  this  dav  coiilirmed  bv 


I  now  is  trampled  under 
■re  i\i  ccdirig  ulad  to  hear 


sonic 


lelt 


ers 


ainiiei  Kally  .M%  tho  still  ctnitradicted  by  I.eyselernnd  hii 


rebbels  who  endeavour  to  make  the  people  believe,  that   your  honour  never  dair'sliow  his  face 
before  the  King,  siuce  they  alTirine  lor  a  cerlaiue  Until  (hat  you  was  turned  u  privulcer,  nud 

Vol..  HI.  eo 


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»•!:' 


had  robb'd  two  Boston  vessells  near  Newfoundland  —  Iff  your  honour  has  sent  us  any  letters 
by  the  said  Rally  they  are  undoubtedly  fallen  into  the  hands  of  the  Philistians,  vvho  have 
seized  on  all  the  letters  of  M'  Mayor  and  mine  with  severall  others  and  broke  them  open  and 
soe  sent  them  home  — M'  Mayor  desired  mee  to  offer  his  kind  ..  rvice  to  your  honour  and  would 
have  wrote  himselfe  but  was  soo  indisposed  that  he  was  not  able ;  M'  Phillipps  is  submitting 
to  all  the  Irregalletres  imposed  on  him  by  the  rebbels.has  done  us  a  great  deal  of  hurt,  because 
those  villains  expected  that  the  rest  of  the  Councell  and  Magestrates  ought  to  do  the  same  and 
be  regulated  by  his  scandulous  submissions  to  avoid  alille  trouble  and  charge  ;  I  have  collected 
the  chief  occurrances  since  the  rebellion  into  a  brief  deduction  and  narrative,  a  coppy  whereof 
I  have  now  herewith  sent  to  S'  Edmund  Andros,  for  to  be  delivered  by  him  to  His  Lordshipp 
the  Secretary  of  State  or  the  Secretary  of  Plantations  office,  or  to  both  if  he  thinks  proper,  but 
hope  that  before  the  arrivall  of  them  sufficient  orders  nmy  arrive  here  from  their  Majesties  for 
the  subduing  and  punishment  of  the  chief  rebels,  to  which  end  your  Honnour  undoubtedly  has 
not  been  wanting  to  use  all  pressing  endevours,  which  I  hope  ere  long  to  understand  by  the 
receipt  of  some  lines  from  Yourselfe,  and  shall  in  the  interim  with  the  Offers  of  our  kind  respects 
and  services  assure  You  that  I  am — Ilonnoured  Sir  your  most  humble  servant. 

(sigru'*l)-  ^'-  Bayaud. 

This  day  [  heard  that  Henry  Kuyler  the  Taylor  that  betrayed  the  fort  was  made  Major  of 
the  regiment. — 


Colond  Baijaid  to  the  Kiii  of  Shrewsbury. 

[Nrw-York  rainra,  U.  n.  24*.] 

,.       .      ,  lO'"  Dec'  1GS9. 

May  it  please  your  [.ordshijjp 

Some  few  days  alter  1  in  conjunction  with  the  rest  of  the  members  of  the  Councell  wrote 

to  your  L()nishi|)p  by  our  Lieut :  Go'  Capt"  Francis  Nicholson  I  was  forced  to  obscure  myselfe, 

which  now  is  upwards  the  space  of  five  months,  and  that  for  no  other  •■ause,  or  reason,  but  for 

being  zelous  (as  in  by  duty  and  by  oath   bound)  to   secure   their  Majesties   revemie  and  to 

maintain    the   Authority   estnblishd   by   law   for  the   jireservation   of  the  peaci-   within  this 

province  till  their  Majesties  orders  should  arrive  ;  since  that  time  it  has  more  plainly  appeared 

unto  us,  that  the  rising  and  rehcliion  was  first  contrived  by  .laccdi  Leyseler  and  some  lew  of 

his  faction,  not  only  out  of  an  ami)ition  uppon  hopes  to  be  exiiaulted,  In.t  more  chieftlv  for  to 

destroy  the  said  revenue,  to  the  end  they  might  in  these  times  of  trouble  reipe  some  particular 

advantage  thereby;— I  shall  not   trouble   V(Mir   Lonlshipp  here,   with  any  rehearsal  of  the 

insolencies  and  enormeties  that  Inive  been  cmnmitted.  In  regard  I  liave  coilected  the  same  in 

a  brief  deduction  and  Narrative,  which  I  have  now  sent  for  ymir  Lordshipps  penisnll  by  the 

Itearer    iiereof,  Our    late    OouV  S'    KdmumI    Andros— hiimhiy    praying    that  Our   gntciotis 

Souveraignes  nuiy  be  duely  informed  of  our  nnmitrold  snlbrings,  \\hicli  wee  where  in  hopes 

that  would  have  Item-  at  an  end  by  the  arrivall  (tf  Their  Majesties  orders  sent  by  John  Kiggs 

as  an  expresse,  but  since  the  said  orders  were  seized  on  by  the  said   Levs.-ler  b.lnre  the 

Councell  could    meete    to    receive   tli.'m— Our  coiidilioiis  are  growne  more   deplorable;  — 

\V'her«<fi»ri>  tw.r  nrnvdi-u  ulmll    l..i..  ilmi   il...;..  M-iiustiiis   f 'i»-  --i-«-    ne    «»n»i-      .s-    ^^i     !  jm 

— 1_! h'".-- M.y^'sties  i.»»»t-nitiUF  now  fjtpcctrd  may  sperdiiy 


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relir^  T    r;r\  ""'.'''"•■  ^'•'^'^"^  '""•■  ^''^  «"^'^"'"S  "^  "^  '1°"-'  -"^  f-  the 

luti.      '    :    h7-;         "V    "V''r"!"^  •••"'"  ">''  -^"""^'""^  subjects  Umt  have  done  tlK-ir 
.lu.es,  and  that  it  .nay  please  Cod  Ahni^HUy,  to  hlesse  our  Souveraignes  with  a  long  and 

wir::;7"' "   '  ."^"f r "'' "'  ""^'"""^^^  ""-^  "'-^p-'^^'  -'-'^  -  ^he  conunJi; 

wishes  and  desires  ot  your  Lordshipps  most  humble  servant. 

(signed)  N.  Baijahd. 


*'■»«■> 


^r;/o«cZ  Bayard  to  Sir  Bhiniud  Andros. 

[Sfw-Vork,  (B.  T.)  II.  82S.] 


Sir. 


i\ew  York  10  lO'*"-  1GS9. 


I  hope  these  may  find  your  Kxeell>  in  good  heahh  and  wel  disposed  in  V  departure  for 
Kngland  to  be  release,!  from  y'  nu.st  ill..gall  eonlinment ;  not  doubting  bui  your  F.vc/wiU 
appear  there  to  the  utter  shame  and  eonfusiou  of  all  yo'  rebhellions  ..nemies.  I  have  bene 
foreed  np,.on  y'  same  are'  now  to  obseund  myselfe  upwards  the  spare  of  five  montiis  and  vet 
without  any  l,op..s  of  releefe  uules  by  y'  arrivall  of  a  (iovrn'  I  sliall  not  trouble  vour 
Lxeel ix  with  any  reiiearse  of  the  insolen.-ies  that  have  been  eommitted  here  by  that  g'raiul 
rebbel  Jacob  Leyseh-r  an.l  liis  assoeiatts,  since  I  hav  brielly  .■olie.-ted  y-  same  in  a  narrativ.- 
and  deduction,  a  coppy  whereof  is  here  inclosed  for  yo'  Excellr  perusall,  w^\  at  yC  Excel!  safe 
arrival  m  Englan.!,  piease  to  deliver  to  his  Lordsliip  t!,e  Secretarv  of  .State  or  to  tlie  IMantation 
Office,  wliere  yo'  Kxcel!^  shal!  tl.inli  uu.st  proper.  I  l,ave  alsoo  l^ept  a  journal!  of  all  the  cliief 
occurrences  here,  since  our  confusions,  the  Coppyes  whereof  the  L'  (;ov'  has  with  him,  ti!!  bis 
departure;  the  rest,  til!  .<turme  went,  I  sent  bim  by  tlia,  opportunity;  and  what  since 
bapp<.ned  I  mtend  now  also,,  t,.  send  by  yo^  Kxc..||.  as  soone  as  y-  same  can  be  ,.oppv,.,i.  w'" 
If  not  sent  lier..  inclose.l.  you  may  expect  per  next  opportunity  by  way  of  Itoa.i  I.lan.i.  Wee 
were  in  some  hopes  of  y  arrival  of  M'  Hiex  with  y'  orders  or  packets  from  tlu-ir  Majesties,  to 
have  bad  some  r..leelc,  and  to  have  allay',!  most  par.  of  y'  r.-hellion  b..fore  a  Governor  arrivs. 
.f  s-  M'  Uiex  had  been  pleased  to  l,e  as  go,„l  as  liis  won!  in  delivring  y=  .' pa.ke.s  to  v« 
C.,um.,  as  he  lai.hlully  ha.!  promis..,!  to  do.  tho' he  has  afterwards  suffered  himselfe  to  !;e 
ca.,o,l,l  to  d..hvcr  y- ,0  tba.  villain  f.eyseler ;  whereby  our  ..on,li,ions  are  mu.l.  w,.rse  than 
before,  s.n.-e  Ins  rabble  now  cryes  him  out  to  be  th-ir  (iovern'  bv  coma.uls  Iron,  their 
.Mag..s..es;  but  I  .l„n.  Ibmk  tliat  bee  has  .!e  bar.  to  publish  them  tlieir  Mag""  commamls  in  v" 
H'  packe.ts  con.eyn..d.  I  shall  be  gla,l  to  r....eive  a  lin,.  or  two  alter  y'  Kxcll :  arrival  inio 
Knglan.l  and  h,.pe  y- yo'  Kxcell.  will  be  p!..as..,l.  if  i,  ly.-H  )„  j,,r  t;,,,,,,.  ^„„,  ,^, 

pn.,ureany  km,lm.sse  for  those  .ha.    have  bene  (soo  causeles)  yo' fellow  sulfiTcrs,  that  yo' 
Kxcel  .  wdl  not  be  wanting  .lu'rein.     Am!  sliall   in  y'  interim  take  l.^ive  with  y'  olfres  o(  my 
mmfde  servu-e  an.l   bar.y   wishes  of  a  prosperous  voyuKC  to  yo'  Kxiell^  ami  y'  re...  of  v- 
Oeiilleinen  wi.li  liim.     Itcmaiue       .  ■>  }  ) 

W  Excel!"  ni,is.  humble  Serv' 

My  kind  respects  to  M'  Craliam.  w!,o  '^"   '*^^'*"" 

I  hear  is  still  your  fellow  prisoner 


lif- 


:...r 


IH 


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PS.  I  havo  received  some  left"  from  Maryland  who  tell  me  y'  at  S*  Maris  was  imprison'd 
twenty  Protestants  iippon  pretence  of  the  Papists  &  traitors,  and  where  layd  in  yrons  and  only 
fed  with  sappnr  or  liomiy  and  water.  Casper  Hermans  wac  entnnl  with  14  more  to  be  alsoo 
papist  and  traitors ;  wherefore  he  was  uppon  his  departing  for  Barbados  in  private  to  escape 
y*  tronble. 

Leysler  tooke  yesterday  his  seate  in  y'  Gov"  pewe  at  Church,  w""  a  large  carpet  before  him, 
and  young  Hendrick  y"  hooker  at  Councels,  in  M'  Philips  or  y"  Councels  pewe.  Henry  Cuyler 
y'  betrayed  y'  Fort,  a  silly  fool  and  coward  is  made  Mayor  of  y'  Regiment  and  Gorit  y"  Masan' 
Capt  in  his  roome.  The  roote  of  his  Councell  it  said  [is]  one  Samuel  Staets,  P.  Lanoy,  Sam 
Edsals  &  .Jac.  Milhorne  who  is  alsoo  Secretary.  The  Committy  being  laid  aside.  I  wrote  to 
M'  West  for  to  have  another  coppy  of  the  occurrances  made  if  need  bee. 

S''  Edmund  Andros  Ku' 


I?    ■ 


Colonel  Bayard'' s  Narrative  of  Occurrences  in  New-  Yorkyfrom  April  to  December ^  1G89. 

[  Niw-York  rupiTs,  l.XXl.] 

A  Brief  Deduction  and  Narrative  of  the  Severall  Disorders,  Abuses,  Enormities, 
&  Insolencit's  lately  Connnitted  hy  Jacob  I^evskleii  and  severall  of  his 
Asr    -iatts  att  New  Yorke,  since  the  -'z""  day  of  April!  A"  ItiMl. 

No  sooner  came  the  lu-ws  at  New  Vorke  that  Boston  and  some  of  the  neighbouring 
Collonies  had  by  violence  and  force  of  armes  subverted  the  (Jovernement  setled  over  them  by 
llie  authority  from  the  Crowiie  of  England,  and  had  imprisoned  the  Governour  S"'  Edmund 
.-Vndros,  and  other  chief  >[inisters ;  but  immediately  thereuppon  lit  was  Resolved  by  the 
Leften'  Governour  (fra:icis  Nicholson  and  the  few  members  of  the  ('ouncell  left  at  New  Yorke 
for  to  conveane  the  .Mayor,  Aldermen  Common  Councell,  and  all  the  Military  Officers  of  the 
Citty  of  New  Yorke,  to  accpiaint  them  thereof;  and  withall  to  desire  them  for  to  Jovne  with 
the  Comicel  in  one  boddy  and  conveiitiou,  for  to  cdusuit  and  advise  from  time  to  time  what 
might  conduce  tor  the  common  peace  of  y'  peo|)l(',  and  the  safety  of  the  (iovernm'. 

In  pursuance  to  w'"'  s''  resolve  the  s**  Convention  lieinu:  conveaned  att  the  Citty  Hall  accepted 
thereof;  and  since  as  occasion  oiU'red  did  frecpu'ntly  ineete  and  make  severall  suitable 
Resolves,  Orders  and  Proclamations  for  the  {'reservation  of  the  peice  of  tiie  Iniiabitants,  and 
ilie  most  speedy  satisl'x  iiig  of  the  Citty  of  New  '^'orke,  and  of  the  Ifort,  against  any  Invasion 
either  of  tiie  llVench  or  other  lli)rreigne  Ennemy  untill  due  orders  should  arrive  from  the 
authority  of  y»  Crowne  of  Knglaml,  as  by  tiie  Minutes  of  the  s""  Convention  will  more  fully  & 
att  large  appeare. 

Itt  was  alsoo  Resolved  and  accordingly  putt  in  practice,  liiat  in  n-gard  the  li()rt  was  but 
weakly  provitled  of  Souldiers  in  pay  that  a  competent  number  of  the  citty's  Militia  should 
supply  that  defect,  either  by  whole  i'oni|)anies  or  lesser  (puintilies  as  the  danger  Kecpiired,  att 
the  discretion  of  the  Collonell  of  the  Regiment,  regulated  by  the  Major  Note  of  the  Capteus 
of  the  severall  companies. 

'  tikimii   ItiwKiM.k.     Auf  iuik   iliiuhiiHlaiy  llitluri/,  Hvu.,   Il„  848.  —  I'M. 


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The  orders  for  the  s-"  fPortlfications  where  no  sooner  made  but  w""  all  possible  speed  the 
niaterialls  where  provi.led  l)y  the  s"  Collc.nell  and  the  Committy  with  him  appointed,  and 
thereuppou  w'"  all  vifroi.r  the  worke  was  begun  by  the  labour  of  the  inhabitans  and  in  few 
dayes  brought  to  a  very  great  perfection ;  Although  verrv  much  obstructed  by  the  many 
discords  and  divisions  promoted  by  the  ill  contrivances  of  Jacob  Leiseler  and  his  associatts, 
both  in  tiie  convention  and  elsewhere,  endeavouring  to  stirr  up  the  minds  of  the  people  to 
sedition  and  rebellion  ag«  the  established  Authority,  and  to  destroy  the  Revenue,  uppon  hopes 
thereby  to  be  exalted,  and  reipe  some  particular  benelitt,  he  the  said  Leiseler  having  a  shipp 
loaden  with  Wines  in  tiie  port  for  which  he  refused  to  pay  the  customes  and  enticed  others  to 
do  the  same. 

This  continues  untill  the  ^l*  of  May  when  the  Mabble  [  Rabble  H  by  y-=  instigation  of  y  s" 
Jacob  Leiseler  and  severall  of  his  associatts,  under  y  command^  of  Joost  Stool  being  a 
Sergeant,  roose  in  actuall  rebellion,  and  by  a  mad  and  iraiitic(j  humour  (without  any  ca'lise 
they  then  could  give)  took  to  amies,  and  with  force  and  violence  eutred  and  seized  the  ttbrt, 
which  was  surrendered  them  without  the  least  opposition  by  the  L'  Henry  Cuyler  who  was 
intrusted  to  guard  the  same,  whilst  the  L'  Gover.ioiir  aud  the  "s"  Convention  where  in  Councell 
att  the  Citty  Hall  to  settle  some  tUsorders  lately  hapi)eiied. 

Colloneil  Hayard  with  seveiiill  of  the  Commission  oiUcers  att  the  desire  of  the  Convention 
went  up  to  th..  librt  endcjivouring  to  putt  a  stop  to  their  rebellious  proceedings;  and  upon 
enquiry  (or  wliiil  reasoes  they  hail  soo  eutred  the  ilbrt,  answer  was  made  by  the  s"  Joost  Stoil 
their  Speaker  (being  in  drinck  as  most  of  the  rest  alsoo  where)  tlu.t  they  disowned  all  the 
Authority  of  the  (ioveniement,  mid  in  particular  denyed  any  obedience  to  y'  lawful! 
comiuamls  of  their  s-'  Colloneil:  saying,  wee  are  long  enough  deluded,  and  h'd  by  the  noa/e, 
wee  have  now  secured  the  flbrt,  and  will  have  the  Kay.-s  of  the  tlort  and  of  tlu-  stores  alsoo ; 
and  told  tile  s-"  Collon.'ll  in  a  scoriifui!  manner  that  it  was  best  for  him  to  (h'part,  etz,— 

Whereuppon  the  Colloneil  with  the  rest  of  the  Commission  Olliceis  (except  Capt.'  Levseler 
who  disobeyed  the  s-"  Collonell's  commands)  returned  towards  the  Citty  Hall,  for  to  give  the 
Convention  an  account  of  wliat  past  at  y  lli)rt.  Hut  immediatly  thereuppou  one  Serg'  William 
Churcher,  with  a  party  of  armed  men,  w.'iit  up  to  the  (Jitty  hall,  whilst  the  full  convention 
was  sitting  and  iiy  threatening  words  forced  the  L'  Governor  to  I'.'liver  up  the  s"'  kayes  to 
Capt.  Lodewick. 

The  Convention  considering  that  this  currant  of  the  people's  furie  was  not  to  be  stopt  aft 
present  wilhoul  hii/nrd  of  great  l51oiKlshead  Ifesolved  to  he  passive;  only  desired  the  v^apt" 
not  to  head  their  men  during  this  Rebellion,  and  Ordered  that  the  Monny  of  tiie  Revenue  and 
Country  Tax  et/.  amounting  to  the  summe  of  u.77:i.  J-J.  then  in  Trcsury  at  y'  fort  should  be 
removed  all  y'  bowse  of  M'  ilVedrick  I'hillips. 

The  following  morning  being  the  lirst  of  June  s.'verall  repenting  their  rash  and  unwarrantable 
proceedings,  wh.Te  boyd  up  by  slroiig  ilriiicke,  and  with  many  facetyes  and  wrong  notions, 

whilsl  nil  p.vssmes  whrr aiie  lo  diawe  in  s(mi.-  of  the  Chief  and  leiiding  Men,  and  amongst 

others  for  instance  Albrrt  liolli'  being  a  Seru'  and  tiieii  he  leader  of  CiipM'eysler's  company 
came  l:i  llie  Colloiu'll  mid  ac(|uiuiiled  him  that  he  knew  Ihe  minds  of  the  people,  wlioes  desire 
it  was  that  the  ("olloiiell  v.oiild  lake  liieir  parts  against  tiie  1/ (iovenior,  assuring  him  thai  they 
would  sa\-'  liim  harmlesse  willi  iheir  lives  and  estates;  that  he  should  regain.'  tlierel)y  the  sole 
comma..  '  :a\  be  as  great  us  ever,  but  if  refused  that  his  leggs  should  not  carry  him  long  from 
tiie  place ; 

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But  Jacob  Leyseler  and  his  associatts  seing  that  none  did  approve  of  his  rebellious 
proceedings  only  a  few  hot  headed  and  meane  sort  of  people,  and  that  hardly  a  man  of  repute 
or  sence  was  scene  amongst  tliem,  neither  than  any  of  the  Aufliority  or  Magestracy  of  the 
Civill  Governm'  nor  any  of  the  rest  of  the  Commission  Officers  did  acquies  or  concurre  therein, 
but  had  absolutely  protec*'d  against  the  same;  and  for  feare  that  their  Iiot  headed  men  would 
recant  and  leave  them  in  the  lurch,  the  s''  Jacob  Leyseler  and  his  associatts  took  in  hand  their 
former  practice,  to  invent  lyes  and  falcetyes,  noising  abroad  tiiat  all  those  that  would  r.ot  be 
of  his  reberious  faction  where  ill  attected  men  and  persons  not  to  be  trusted,  that  the  L' 
Governor  and  all  the  Members  of  the  Councell  where  papists,  that  they  were  roages  and 
traitors  who  intended  to  secure  the  Governm'  for  the  latt^  King  James,  wlioose  wicked 
Creatures  and  Pensionaries  they  where,  that  they  had  defrauded  the  Citty  and  Government  of 
itts  Revenue,  with  a  multitude  of  such  and  the  like  falceties,  which  they  too  blazed  abroad  by 
verball  words,  and  pamphlets  in  writing,  throughout  the  Citty  and  Governm'  that  some  of  the 
ignorant  and  innocent  sort  of  people  where  deluded,  infested  and  poisoned  thereby. 

And  to  the  end  this  Rebellion  still  might  not  lye  only  at  the  y'  door  of  the  s''  Leyseler  and 
a  few  of  his  associatts,  butt  to  encrcase  the  number  of  their  faction;  he  the  s""  Leyseler  first 
noysed  in  his  ovvne  company,  then  being  on  the  guard  in  the  tlbrt,  that  (since  the  Protestant 
Religion  and  the  safety  of  the  Governm'  was  in  cmiufiit  danger)  he  woidd  have  all  the 
Inhabitants  to  meete,  and  to  signe  and  prevente  the  smne  and  therefore  would  have  all  the 
Militia  in  tin-  flort,  and  gave  warning  accordingly  over  night  to  several!  of  his  faction  in  the 
other  companies,  together  with  a  signe  when  they  should  all  come  into  the  flbrt  att  the  first 
allarm,  intising  them  not  to  obey  theii  Commission  OiKcers,  if  any  should  hinder  them  to  march 
into  the  ffbrt,  .it  the  signe  given. 

Whereuppou  he  the  s''  Leyseler  on  the  :{-■  day  of  Juiu'  made  a  falls  allarm  to  have  all  tlie 
Militia  in  Amies,  w"^''  accordingly  was  eilectcd,  butt  as  soone  itt  was  discovered  only  to  be  a 
falce  allarm  and  a  contrivance^  of  the  s"  Leyseler,  orders  where  given  by  the  Collonel  to  the 
severall  Captens  not  to  march  to  the  usiiall  plai:e  of  Parade  before  the  th)rt,  who  alsoo  gave 
their  commands  accordingly,  but  where  disobeyed  by  the  instigation  of  severall  of  s''  Leyseler's 
faction  who  where  instructed  in  every  company  and  pressed  first  to  appcare  in  the  s*"  place  of 
Paraade  before  the  Hbrt,  and  when  alsoo  the  like  commands  where  given  there  to  the  severall 
companies  for  to  move  from  thence,  the  s*'  commands  where,  by  the  pressures  of  the  s-"  Jacob 
Leyseler,  .Toost  Stoll,  W"'  Chnrcher  and  severall  of  their  associatts,  in  contempt  of  the  authority, 
not  only  disobeyed,  hut  openly  contradicted,  nntill  an  absolute  Miiteny  and  nproare  was 
occasioned  in  w'*'  most  i>art  of  the  soiihliers  left  their  coullers,  Caiiteus  and  Commission  officers 
and  fled  to  the  flbrt,  for  what  reason  most  could  not  tell,  imlesse  to  follow  the  greatest  nuniher. 
Att  the  s-i  [^ouldiers  (•oin..Miig  to  the  tiort  great  signes  of  Joy  where  given  by  Shouts  and 
Ilozars,  where  they  found  a  p.Mier  pivpared  hy  the  s''  Leyseler  for  to  he  signed  unto  by  the 
Souldiers,  tending  tor  to  approve  oi'  their  rehellious  proceedings,  only  gitilded  with  a  s|)eciall 
pretence,  that  the  same  was  for  the  preservation  of  the  jirotestaiit  Kdigioii,  and  of  the  flort  and 
Citty,  till  orders  should  arrive  from  his  Koyall  Ilighnesse  the  Prince  of  Oniiige,  truelv  a  fair 
pretence  to  laise  a  Rchellion,  fiilce  alariiie,  iiiuteny,  and  uproare  in  which  severalf  of  tju! 
Magistracy  and  Commission  officers,  besides  many  others  of  their  Majeslirs  loyall  suhjects 
where  exjiosed  to  the  uttermost  danger  of  their  lives,  and  midoubtedly  no  lesse  thing  was 
intended,  for  it's  (!vedent  that  the  s''  Leyseler  since  has  hoasted  that  he  had  charged  all  the  great 
gunns  &  small  amies  in  y*  flort,  on  purpose  to  lire  upon  the  'J'owne  unlessc  Uiey  hail  come  in 


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otherwise,  and  that  it  had  been  good  some  had  been  slayne  in  that  furie  for  itt  would  not  be  at 
quiet  before  five  or  six  were  despatched,  etz. 

Notwithstanding  all  these  contrivances  itt  could  only  delude  and  ensnare  a  parcel  of  ignorant 
and  innocent  people,  almost  none  but  of  the  Dutch  Nation,  the  tenth  man  not  knowing  what  he 
had  signed,  a  notion  being  put  in  many  of  there  heads  that  by  a  Voate  of  Parliament  all 
Chartres  and  Priviledges  where  to  be  restored  to  all  places  of  the  Dominions,  and  they  be  put  in 
the  same  state  as  they  were  in  the  year  l(i(iO.  And  by  consequence  this  Governm'  to  be  restored 
to  the  Dutch,  and  therefore  no  orders  from  the  aiithorily  or  Crowne  of  England,  but  only  from 
his  Uoyall  Highnesse  the  Prince  of  Orange  would  serve  their  termes,  as  their  printed 
Proclamation  likewise  intimates. 

But  to  bring  in  alsoo  some  men  of  note  &  repute  for  to  signe,  severall  Messengers  where  sent 
to  some  of  the  Captens,  witli  horrible  tlireatenings  that  night  to  plunder  all  their  bowses, 
except  they  came  in  the  ffort  and  signed  alsoo  to  s"  Leyseler's  dictated  Proclamation, 
in  soo  much  that  the  said  Captens  at  last  went  to  the  ffort,  intending  to  passify  the  mad  and 
violent  temper  of  the  s-  Leyseler  and  his  associatts,  but  wh.'re  forced  to  signe  u-;lesse  they 
would  run  the  hazard  of  being  killed  a.-  tiireateiiings  where  niiule. 

In  all  this  time  no  cause  or  reason  could  be  given  for  any  of  the  s"  irreiiular  proceedings  only 
some  days  after  a  pamphlet  was  published  but  not  afxed,  or  no  Coppy  allowed  to  be  had, 
intituled,  A  Declahatio.x  ok  the  Ixhaihtants  and  Souldiers  BEi'.oxQiNa  under  thi 
SEVERAL!.  CoMPAMKs  OF  THE  Traine  Bands  oi-  New  Yorke,  whicli  Said  Declaration 
severall  weekes  after  came  out  in  print  antidated  the  ;)!"■  day  of  May,  and  found  to  be  grounded 
on  a  Deposition  which  Ilendrick  Cuyler  severall  dayes  after  should  give  and  sweare  unto,  which 
8"  Deposition  and  Declarafio;i  in  themselves  most  nonsensical!  and  redicnlous  being  cramd  up 
with  severall  contradictions  and  iiilceties  must  needs  expose  all  concerned  therein  to  be  rash  and 
foolish  medlers  w"'  that  w'"-  did  not  concerne  tlieiii. 

For  tho  it  may  be  true  (as  is  ailt-dged)  that  severall  Irregallities  have  been  committed  in  the 
(iovernni'  of  (ioverii--  Dongaii  whereby  none  have  sutlered  more  than  those  that  where  forced 
nolens  volens  to  serve  in  severall  ollices  of  great  trouble  and  charge  w'^  often  occasioned 
private  complaints  and  dissatisfaclions,  yett  none  ever  openly  appeared  that  could  be  able  to 
give  any  remedie  or  releiie  therein,  not  being  states  men  enougii,  or  learned  in  tiie  [,aw  sulTicient 
for  to  cavill  therewith  or  hinder  the  same,  wherefore  all  resolved  to  be  passive  and  obedient  to 
that  established  authority. 

Hut  that  the  L'  (Jovern"-  Nicholson  (as  is  falsly  alledged)  or  any  of  the  Councel  or  Magestracy 
wliere  any  wicked  Creatures  or  Pensionaries  of  the  late  (ioverii'  Dongan,  is  a  most  notorious 
and  malicious  falshood,  simv  they  have  sufFiciently  manifested  in  all  their  actions  &  proceedings 
their  uttermost  zeal  lor  the  J'rotestant  cause  and  their  loyalty  for  the  safety  of  the  Covernm' 
under  y'  present  authority  of  y'  Crowne  t  "  Knglaud. 

And  for  the  second  pari  of  their  s-"  pamphlet  or  Declaration,  alledging  that  they  were  cajoUcd 
and  terrilied  out  of  their  reason  may  be  true  enough,  since  their  actions  and  |)roceedings  are 
more  becoming  such  then  otherwise,  but  only  occasioned  by  their  owiie  false  notions  &  feares. 
But  that  the  Lieu'  (ioveriiour  ev.T  made  any  infringement  on  their  Lihertyes,  Properties,  or 
Laws  (as  is  alledged)  is  ulleriy  denyi'd.  and  will  be  Ibiind  to  be  a  liilce  and  mallicious  aspersion, 
Wherefore  all  the  authority  and  Magestracy  must  do  the  L' (r'ovMhat  common  justice,  and 
certify  that  ever  since  the  power  of  (Jovernm'  by  the  disabling  of  S'"  jMhuund  Andros  devolved 
hlto  his  hands  nothing  was  acted   in  the  ailiufes  i.'f  the 'J!!V!'!!ii!!i'!it    hiit  v.h.afwiis  conchsdcd 


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and  agreed  unto  by  the  generall  convention  of  tlie  Councell,  Mayor,  Aldermen,  Common 
Council  and  all  the  Military  officers  of  tlie  Citty  New  Yorke,  to  and  with  the  advize  of  all  the 
Justices  of  the  Peace  and  the  severall  Captens  of  tiie  adjacent  places  within  the  Governm'  as 
the  Minutts  of  the  Councell  and  Convention  will  sufficiently  make  appear. 

And  relating  the  alledged  threatnings  of  y*  s""  L'  Gov'  (which  are  utterly  denyed  by  him) 
tho'  tenne  Jayes  after  y"  date  of  their  said  pamphlet  sworne  to  by  Hendrick  Kuyler  before  a 
person  not  duly  qualified  ;  Tiie  first  part  thereof  is  disowned  by  the  Corporall  and  Interpreter 
himselfe,  and  for  the  other  part  that  the  L'  Govern'"  had  said  only  to  him  y'  said  Kuyler,  that 
he  was  not  sure  of  his  life,  nor  to  walke  the  streetes,  because  there  where  soo  many  lloagues 
in  the  Tovvne,  and  that  therefore  before  it  should  go  longer  after  that  manner  he  would  sett 
the  Towne  in  fire,  to  w'*"  the  L*  Gov'  denyed  the  latter  words,  to  sett  the  Town  in  fire,  to  be 
spoken  Butt  affirmed  that  the  words  where,  that  before  he  should  live  longer  after  that 
manner,  he  would  rather  see  their  To\.ne  burnt  or  sunck;  and  why  or  for  what  reason  the 
words  of  s*"  Kuyler  (whoos  weaknesse  in  the  English  language  is  evident  to  all,  and  owned  by 
himselfe,  and  who  is  of  that  timerous  temper  y*  he  often  is  troubled  in  his  mind  with  most 
strange  imaginations)  should  be  of  any  more  credit  then  the  words  of  the  L»  Govenr  will  by 
no  man  of  sence,  to  wlioni  the  persons,  parts  and  conversations  of  both  are  knowne,  be  thought 
reasonable. 

And  concerning  their  last  pretended  reasons  alledging,  that  for  feare  to  be  lyable  to  answer 
for  the  life  of  every  protestant  that  might  have  perished,  and  every  bowse  burnt  or  destroyed 
etz.  and  alsoo  seeing  daily  arrive  i'rom  severall  parts  Officers  and  Souldiers  who  were 
entertained  by  the  L'  Gov'  in  the  Hbrt  i)esides  his  severall  souldiers  of  \\'^  there  was  a  number 
of  Papists,  contrary  to  the  La^v  of  England  by  w'""  new  commers,  some  of  the  Burgers  being 
threatned  of  some  designe  against  them  in  few  dayes,  etz.  Truely  if  no  antidote  had  been 
taken  by  tiiem  against  shame  and  blushing  itt  was  impossible  those  falceties  could  be  asserted 
with  any  the  least  confidence  for  their  s""  pretended  feare  is  altogether  an  invented  falshood  in 
regard  no  such  thing  as  the  losse  of  any  protestant,  or  burning  of  any  bowse  was  in  the  least 
danger,  Yett  for  want  of  some  plausible  cause  these  words  were  taken  out  of  His  Royall 
Highnesse  The  Prince  of  Orange's  third  Declaration  in  Englaiul,  whereby  no  subjects  where 
encouraged  to  any  such  Rebellion  ag'  the  authority  by  Eavv  establislied,  but  that  the  Justices 
of  the  peace  and  others  in  authority  should  not  be  cajolled  or  terrified  from  doing  their  duty 
as  the  Law  directs. 

And  tho  it  be  true  that  from  Boston  arrived  in  all  seven  souldiers  of  the  L*  Gov"  Company 
disbanded  there  without  pay,  seeking  a  passage  by  our  shipps  for  England,  who  were  alsoo 
entertayned  in  the  ffort  by  tlie  1/  (Mnern'  because  tiicy  should  iu)t  lye  ami  perish  in  the 
streetes  being  without  Money  or  credit;  But  it's  alsoo  true  tlint  when  the  1/  (ioveru' was 
informed  of  s'*  Leyseler  and  his  associatts  jealousies  he  thereujipon  desired  in  the  Convention 
that  s**  men  might  be  provided  of  lodgings  in  the  Towne,  he  iiliowiiig  tiiem  Provisions  'till 
their  departure,  which  was  to  be  in  sonic  few  days.  And  the  Collonell  was  thereuppon  desired 
to  appoint  their  Quarters  accordingly ;  As  for  the  officers  of  the  Garrisons,  two  of  them  that 
is  to  say  Capt  Baxter  at  Albany,  and  Eusigne  Bussel  at  the  Ifort  in  \ew  Yorke,  where  known 
to  be  Roman  Catholicx,  for  w'"''  reason  alsoo  the  E'  (iov'  &  Counccl,  to  avoid  ail  jealousies, 
sent  them  both  not  only  out  of  the  guarrisons,  hut  even  out  of  the  Province;  Aiul  relating 
the  Souldiers  that  where  in  the  ti()rt,  being  about  -J-J  men,  of  which  it  is  niledgetl  tiiere  where  a 
number  of  papists  contrary  to  tiu,"  law  of  England,  this  luimber  will  be  found  to  he  one  or  two 
old  kripples,  that  had  served  in  that  giiarrison  as  private  souldiers,  whereof  the  oiu>  was  a 


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Sergeant,  twenty  yeares  &  upwards,  butt  by  wbat  Law  of  England  these  must  be  cast  ont  to 
perish,  unlesse  maintained  by  the  Parrisii  will  hardly  be  found  in  the  Register;  And  lastly  as 
for  the  thretnings  of  one  of  the  new  commers,  that  matter  had  been  under  the  examination 
and  found  to  be  a  nieere  trifle  and  mistake,  was  accordingly  dismist.  Now  that  all  these  false 
Notions  and  feares  raised  &  occasioned  only  by  the  malice  &  ambition  of  a  few  hot  headed 
men,  should  be  of  that  import,  vallidity  &  consequence  for  any  subject,  without  the  least 
Comission  or  authority,  to  subvert  and  unhinge  their  Mayesties  sole  Governm'  by  Law 
established,  will  now  be  thought  reasonable,  unlesse  by  such  as  for  their  owne  ambition  mallice 
and  particular  ends  .jxpect  to  reipe  some  benefitt  thereby. 

For  w"-  reason,  and  no  other,  the  s-*  Leyseler  and  those  of  his  faction  have  subverted  their 
Mayesties  s"  Governm'  and  introduced  an  arbitrary  Power,  rueling  absolute  b\  the  sword 
which  they  exercized  for  severall  weekes  blindfolding  the  ignorant  and  innocent  people  with 
that  speciall  and  guilded  pretence,  the  same  to  be  for  their  Mayesties  service  and  for  the 
safety  of  the  (Jovernm'  and  of  the  Protestant  Religion,  tho  none  was  in  any  danger,  but  secure 
under  an  established  government;  with  further  exclamations  against  the  Authority,  that  in 
regard  the  late  King  James  was  departed  out  of  the  Kingdom  that  therefore  all  the 
Commissions  of  the  Authority  and  Mnyestracy  where  utterly  void,  and  that  those  in  power 
where  creatures  and  Pensionaries  of  the  late  King,  who  had  Jreated  themselves,  and  (or  those 
reasons  not  to  be  trusted  nor  obeyed.  Whereby  the  s"  Leyseler  and  those  of  this  faction 
assumed  the  absolute  power  in  an  arbitrarie  manner,  to  hector  and  domineere  over  the  lives, 
liberties  and  properties  of  the  people,  dayly  committing  all  maimer  of  enormities  and 
insolencies  whatsoever. 

The  civill  authority  amt  Magestracy  of  the  (iovernm«  and  Citty  perceiving  the  eminent 
danger  &-.  jjossibility  of  stopping  the  furie  &  currant  of  the  rebellion  resolved  to  be  passive, 
and  continued  soo  untill  tiie  22""  of  June,  when  Information  was  given  that  Mayor  Gold  and 
Capt,  fitz  where  come  with  orders  for  to  proclaime  their  May""  Wherefore  the  Mavor, 
Aldermen  &  Common  Councill  endeavoured  to  procure  the  s"  orders  &  proclamations  to  "the 
end  they  might  enjoy  that  happines  and  iionour  to  proclaime  their  s*"  xMayesties  as  in  duty 
they  thought  to  be  obliged;  but  it  being  denyed  them  that  Ceremony  was  observed  (tho  verry 
disorderly)  by  the  s-"  Leyseler  &  his  associalts ;  Vett  by  what  order  or  authority  unknowne.  ' 
And  tho'  their  s"  Mayes""  where  thus  disorderly  proclaimed  yett  no  care  was  taken  for  the 
safety  and  .security  of  the  subject,  to  publish  their  Mayesties  gracious  prodanmtion  of  the  14"' 
of  fli'b'  last  conlirming  all  i'rotestant  Sheulls,  Justices  of  y'  peace  Collectors  and  receivors  of 
the  Revenue  etz.  Wherefore  the  s''  Mayor,  Aldermen  and  Common  Councel,  with  much 
difhcidty  having  procured  the  s*!  procluniation  made  publication  thereof 

And  in  regard  the  Collect'  Matthew  i'lownian  being  a  Ifomaii  Catliolic(i  was  exempted  by 
the  s''  proclannition  for  to  continue  in  that  otlire,  the  Councel  (who  were  intrusted  to  secure 
(heir  May""  Ueveniie)  imediatly  thereuppon  suspended  the  said  Plowman  from  oflicinting  any 
longer,  and  on  the  following  day  by  and  with  the  advice  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen  and  Common 
Councell  made  a  Resolve  for  the  securing  of  the  s''  Revenue,  and  did  appoint,  connnissionate, 
and  accordingly  sweare  four  Conmiissioners,  viz*  Coll  Nicholas  Bayard  one  of  the  Councell, 
M'  Paullus  Richard,  one  of  the  Aldermen  and  Justice  of  the  jjcace,  M"-  John  Haynes  & 
M'  Thonms  Wenhani,  .Nhirchanls,  for  to  collect  and  secure  the  t,''  Revenue,  w-i-out  any  fee  or 
sallary  for  theuiselves,  untill  the  arrival  of  orders  from  s-"  May"",  and  made  publication  thereof 
by  ailixing  their  s"  Resolve  at  tlie  usuall  place  before  the  Custom  howse  doore ;  In  pursuance 


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to  w'*"  said  resolve,  and  by  vertue  of  that  Pow^r  and  authority,  tlie  s''  Commissioners  did  ineete 
that  aflernoone  at  the  Custom  house  in  order  to  settle  tlie  aftaires  of  the  s"*  Customs  & 
Revenue  :  But  the  said  Commissioners  wiiere  siuldaiily  obstructed  and  stop'  in  y'  prosecution 
of  their  s"*  duty,  by  Jacob  Leyseler,  Joost  8toll  and  some  of  tlu'ir  associatts,  vvlio  with  a  party 
of  armed  souhliers  entred  the  Custom  liovvse  with  most  horrible  tiiretnings  and  exclamations 
against  the  s"*  Comissioners,  and  the  authority  that  established  them,  that  tliey  where  all 
Roagues,  Rascalls,  Villans  &  Divells,  that  had  created  themselves,  and  stood  up  for  the  late 
King  James  etz :  with  many  other  filthy  aspersions,  as  p'  the  Journall  of  the  Collonell  Bayard 
may  more  at  large  appeare ;  And  altlio  the  s"*  Comissioners  moderatly  answered  that  the  s** 
Leyseler  was  under  a  mistake  and  did  alsoo  convince  him  thereof;  Yett  since  the  s'' 
Conussioners  perceived  that  not  their  May""  Authority  and  Lawes,  but  y'  the  sword  now 
ruled,  they  offered  to  be  passive  and  depart  the  Custom  liowse,  if  lie  the  s""  Leyseler  would 
only  command  the  same :  Yett  notwithstanding  he  tiie  s**  Leyseler,  Joost  Stoll  and  some  of 
their  associatts  not  only  aiming  for  to  destroy  the  s*"  Revenue  but  alsoo  to  inassakre  some  of 
the  Comission"  and  especially  the  Collonell,  wliom  they  suspected  to  be  the  most  forward  and 
zelous  for  the  securing  of  the  s"*  Revenue,  aiid  had  often  thwarted  &  crost  their  irregular 
Proceedings.  Wherefore  all  pressures  where  made,  by  the  s"*  Leyseler,  to  exasperate  his 
drunken  crue  for  to  massakre  the  s"*  Collonell,  and  severall  more  of  their  >[ay""  loyall  subjects, 
causing  forthwith  an  allarme  &  ujjroare  to  be  raised  tlu'oughout  the  Citty,  Crying  out  Treason, 
Treason,  w""  the  like  exasperating  expressions  and  tno  the  s**  Coll  by  providence  was  rescued 
from  their  bloody  designes,  Yett  a  strict  searcii  and  eu(|uiry  was  made  for  severall  dayes,  with 
severe  and  horrible  tluetuings  to  cut  him  and  otlu-rs  in  peeces,  witli  severall  other  barbarous 
expressions ;  In  soo  mach  that  the  s""  Collonell,  and  many  of  t'uf  Magestrates,  gentry,  chief 
Marchants,  and  CMttizeus  where  forced  to  obscund  tlicniselves,  but  especially  the  s''  Coll:  who 
by  the  advice  of  the  Counci'l  and  Magestracy  retired  for  safety  to  Alban ,',  where  he  was 
forced  to  continue  for  the  space  of  severall  months,  in  regard  the  s**  tiiretnings  where  still 
continued  to  be  executed  against  him  by  the  s''  Leyseler  and  his  associatts;  and  no  protextion 
of  their  Mayt'"  Laws  could  be  obtained,  since  tin;  s''  Leyseler  now  ruled  absolute  by  y"  sword 
as  afores**     Whereof  the  following  Articles  may  serve  as  an  Abriviatt,  viz'. 

Imprimis  by  raiseing  of  monnyes  contrary  to  Law  from  their  May"*"  leige  people,  even 
before  the  subverting  of  the  (lovernm'  thretniiig  to  punish  and  plague  all  those  that  would  not 
sulfize  the  greed)'  temper  of  him  y'  s''  Leyseler  &■  his  associatts. 

Item  by  endeavouring  to  raise  discords,  divisions,  and  Jelausies  within  the  Citty  and 
Governiii'  attempting  to  delude  and  entice  even  the  Collonell  himselfe,  and  severall  of  the 
Inhabitants,  to  sedition  against  the  Authority  lawfully  established,  even  before  the  subverting 
of  the  Governm'. 

Item  by  betraying  and  detaining  of  tiie  ffort  and  without  any  cause  or  cotnmission 
dispossessing  the  L'  (ioverir  tliereof. 

item  by  rilling  tlie  publicq  stores,  &  plundering  the  magesins  of  the  Covernment. 

Item  by  disbanding  the  established  (iiiaerison  without  pay,  and  inliciiig  the  .^ouldiers  to  rob 
and  plunder  tlie  Mayor  Cortiant  for  tiieir  pay,  if  by  them  deiiyed  with  promise  of  assistance 
out  of  the  ft'ort  if  they  wanted  the  same. 

Item  by  seizing  and  detaining  of  the  Treasury  in  the  ftbrt  to  the  sumnie  of  .f773:  12:  — 
being  part  of  the  Ifeveiiiie,  and  part  of  the  country  tax  etz.  and  refused  the  same  to  be  secured, 
according  to  the  order  &  direction  of  the  Convention. 


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Item  in  disobeying  and  contradicting  the  lawful  commands  of  their  Military  Commission 
offices,  and  in  particular  those  of  their  Collonell. 

Item  by  pillageing,  robbing  &  plundering  their  May""  leige  people,  uppon  pretences  of 
straynmg  without  any  Comission  or  Authority,  and  often  without  any  Warrant,  or  Constable 
authorized  thereunto. 

Item  by  forcing  of  their  Maj""  leige  people  both  strangers  &  cittizens,  at  their  will  to  be 
compelled  before  them  by  force  of  armes,  and  to  be  examined  upon  Interrogatives. 

Item  by  forcing  the  Letters  from  &  to  forreigne  &  domesticq  parts,  to  be  delivered  unto  their 
hands,  which  they  at  discretion  broke  open  and  published  y  same  before  some  of  their 
souldiers. 

Item  by  assaulting,  battedng,  wounding  and  thretening  to  massakre  severall  of  their  May"" 
leige  people,  and  especially  the  high  Sheriff  of  the  Citty  and  County,  who  they  alsoo  forcebly 
disarmed  taking  away  &  detayning  of  his  sword. 

Item  by  resisting  the  established  authority,  affirming  and  devulging  among  the  ignorant 
people  that  no  Commission  of  the  Civill  Government  or  Mayestracy  was  of  any  force  or 
vertue  and  therefore  not  to  be  obeyed ;  rescuing  by  force  the  prisoners  legally  committed,  and 
further  most  barbarously  thretning  that  tho  lie  the  s"  Leyseler  did  see  the  Mayor  and  all  the 
Mayestrates  massakred  before  the  fort,  he  would  not  send  one  man  out  to  hinder  it. 

Item  by  destroying  of  their  May""  llevenue  by  force  of  armes  obstructing  the  collecting  of 
the  Customes  et/..  lawfully  establisluul,  iuid  by  violence  n-sisting  the  officers  of  the  Customes 
from  doing  their  duty,  rescuing  seveiall  goods  of  the  s"  Leyseler  &  others,  lawfully  seized  and 
intising  others  to  do  the  same. 

Item  by  endeavouring  for  to  massakre,  in  and  about  tiieir  May""  Custome  house  and  in 
severall  otlier  places,  the  Commissioners  of  y"  Customes,  with  severall  more  of  their  Mav"" 
leige  people.  Causing  severall  falce  allarms  &  uproars  to  be  raised  thorrowout  y«  Citty,  and 
intising  tiieir  mad  and  dronken  soldiers  to  all  manner  of  Insolensyes,  in  soo  much  that  severall 
of  the  Chief  Authority  &  Mayestracy  and  many  of  the  Chief  Marchants  &  Cittizens,  where 
severall  times  forced  for  safety  to  obscmid  themselves  and  depart  the  cittv. 

Item  by  subverting  the  fondamental  Laws  of  the  Governm'  introducing  without  any 
Commission  or  Autlu)rity  an  lllegall  arl)itrary  Power  ruling  by  tiie  sword,  in  soo  much  that 
none  of  their  May""  leige  people  where  any  wise  safe  either  in  person  or  Estate. 

Att  this  deplorable  conjuncture  the  s-i  Leyseler  and  his  associatts  haveing  in  this  manner 
subdued  (as  miu-h  in  them  lay)  all  the  authority  and  Magestracy  of  the  Ciovernm'  destroyed 
the  revenue,  and  raised  an  absolute  rebellion.  Yett  did  not  stop  there,  but  in  contempt  of 
their  Mayesties  authority  soo  lately  proclaiuunl  ami  in  particular  and  e.xpresse  opposition  ag" 
their  May""  s-"  proclamation  of  the  11"'  ot  fll'b.  last,  proceeded  further  for  to  moddel  and 
fraame  a  new  sort  of  an  arbitrary  power  and  Government,  and  by  the  Votes  of  a  few  of  their 
faction  in  a  riotous  manner  made  a  choice  and  election  of  some  few  ill  atlected  and  factious 
men,  lor  to  be  their  IJepresenfatives  &  Governours,  under  the  Titull,  8tile  &  Denomination 
of  A  CoMMiTTKK  OF  Safktv,  a  power  and  authority  never  suilered  or  exercised  in  any  of  the 
reigns  of  their  .May""  nu)st  glorious  ancestors,  unles  in  times  of  rebellion ;  w"^"  said  pretended 
committy  together  with  the  s""  Leyseler  and  some  of  his  associatts,  ever  since  the  SS"-  day  of 
June,  have  usurped  and  exercized  all  manner  of  .lurisdiction  and  (Jovernment,  even  over  the 
lives,  liberties,  properties  Lawes  &  Religion  of  their  May""  liege  people,  dayly  committing 
by  themselves  and  their  Officers  and  Souldiers  all  manner  of  enormities,  abuses  &  lusolensies ; 


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and  the  most  of  their  Counaells  and  Proceedinjis  have  been  kept  private  and  secret  yett  the 
following  Instances  can  att  present  witness  severall  of  their  said  enormities  &  abuses,  viz' 

Inprimis  the  said  pretended  Committy  of  t^afety  and  some  of  their  faction  have  usurped 
the  absolute  Power,  Jurisdiction  &  Authority  over  their  Mayesties  loyall  subjects  and 
prescribed  them  rules  and  ordinances. 

Item  they  have  usurped  the  Power  to  comand  and  dispose  of  the  Melitia  in  New  Yorke  and 
elsewhere  within  the  Govenim'  and  have  appointed  them  Commission  OHicers,  such  as  would 
aid,  assist  or  submit  to  their  irregular  &  rebellious  proceedings  &  have  endeavoured  to 
suppresse  &  dismisse  all  others  legally  authorized. 

Item  they  have  endeavoured  a  generall  Hebeliion  throughout  y'  whole  Governm'  against 
the  Authority  lawfully  established ;  even  after  the  publication  f  f  their  May""  proclamation 
confirming  the  same. 

Item  they  htive  taken  uppon  them  to  raise  and  settle  a  new  guarrison  in  pay,  and 
comissionated  them  officers  within  their  May""  ffort  James  in  New  Yorke  appointing  .Jacub 
Leyseler  to  be  their  Cap'  Generall,  who  tluetned,  unless  they  had  made  him  soo,  he  would 
have  departed  y'  place  in  one  ot  his  vessells  and  turned  privatering. 

Item  they  have  endeavoured  lor  to  cnjoU  and  terrify  the  Mayestrates  &  officers  established 
by  Law  from  the  due  executing  of  their  duty,  and  in  particular  thretning  the  Aldermen  & 
Justices  of  the  peace,  if  they  presumed  to  officiate  in  their  stations  and  in  holding  the  Courts 
that  they  should  be  drag'd  from  the  Citty  hall,  and  be  put  in  danger  of  being  murthered. 

Item  they  have  alsoo  by  violence  seized  and  broke  open  severall  letters  of  their  Mayesties 
subjects  both  of  publicq  &  private  import. 

Item  they  have  felloniously  broke  open  their  Mayes""  Tresury  left  in  the  fort  w*  was 
order'd  to  be  preserv'd  till  the  arrivall  of  their  Mayes""  Goveruour  and  have  forcebly  seized 
and  taken  away  considerable  summes  of  money  therein  conteined  &  converted  them  to  their 
particular  or  unwarrantable  uses. 

Item  they  have  without  any  CouUer  of  Comission  or  Authority  raised  from  their  May""  leige 
people  severall  summes  of  money  att  the  Custome  house  &  elsewhere  repugnant  to  the  Laws 
of  the  Kingdom  &  Governm* 

Item  they  have  further  destroyed  their  May""  Revenue  of  the  Governm'  sufl'ering  those  of 
their  faction  to  run  and  defraud  the  Custonies  &  Kxcize  by  Law  established ;  And  although 
some  of  their  frauds  where  discovered  they  forcebly  obstructed  the  officers  to  make  seizure 
thereof,  rescuing  them  by  force,  and  resisting  them  to  make  any  searcii  for  the  discovery  of 
any  further  frauds. 

Item  they  have  not  only  destroyed  y'  llevenue  in  manner  afores""  but  have  alsoo  suHered 
and  encouraged  the  Importation  of  severall  contraband  Goods  &  Marchandizes  in  open 
contempt  of  the  severall  acts  of  Trade  &  Navigation,  and  have  auvanced  the  Malefactor  to  be 
one  of  their  Chief  Councel. 

Item  they  have  falsly  imprisoned  one  of  their  May""  Ju8tice:i  oi  lli»;  peace  and  Commander 
of  the  Troops  in  New  Yorke,  with  severall  others  of  their  Mayes""  loyall  subjects  both 
Cittizens  and  Strangers,  detayning  them  in  prison  during  will  &  pleasure,  without  any 
Commit-sion,  without  Examination,  without  mittimus,  without  being  charged  with  any  thinj; 
to  W"  by  the  law  they  might  mak(>  answer,  Repugnant  to  the  great  Charter,  Repugnant  to 
the  P';tit!;.i;  o."  nght,  Itepugnant  to  y'  act  for  tlie  bi'tter  securing  the  liberty  of  the  subject, 
and  in''  ;:  i  (-"ignant  lo  all  laws  both  human  and  divine. 


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Item  they  linvc  in  a  most  iinliuvful  manner  combined  and  forced  an  undue  election  of  new 
Aldermen  &  other  Elective  ollicers  of  the  Citty,  and  have  thereby,  illegally  (without  bein- 
duely  sworne)  installed  Nev.-rall  n.allicioun,  senseles,  unfilt  and  meane  persons,  and  some  ol' 
very  i,l  lives  and  conversation,  in  no  sn.nl  disgrace  of  the  Government  tending  only  (as  is 
supposed)  to  have  a  number  that  will  blindfolded  approve  of  their  irregular  and  unwarrantable 
proceedings. 

Item  they  have  not  stopt  only  in  violating  of  the  freedom  and  liberty  of  the  ffreeliolders  & 
Cittizens,  but  luive  alsoo  presumed  to  violate  the  supreanie  prerogative  of  their  s"  MayeB'i"  by 
isuing  out  their  Warrants  for  an  illegall  Klection  of  a  Mayor,  .Sherif  &  Clarke,  which  by  the 
Charter  in  e.xpressc  words  is  a  i)rer()gative  reserved  to  their  s"  .Mayesties  or  the  Leitenn' 
Govern'  for  the  time  being,  and  .since  none  but  about  70  or  80  ill  attected  persons  at  the  time 
o(  election  mett  that  would  be  accessary  in  the  violating  of  s"  prerogative  tlie  s"  election  was 
most  disorderly  effected,  who  nuide  choice  of  Peter  De  La  Nov  (me  of  the  pretended  Committv 
of  Safety,  who  had  the  confidence  to  accejit  thereof  by  a  Comission  of  their  great  Ring  Leader 
Jacob  Leyseler. 

Item  they  iiave  alsoo  in  violation  of  the  s"  Prerogative  and  in  Contempt  of  their  May"" 
gracious  proclamation  of  the  Lf"  of  febr"  last  (confirming  all  Justices  of  y«  pcu^e  being 
Protestants)  usurped  th..  power  to  install  severall  Justices  of  the  Peace,  and  to  .lisu.isse  the 
old  ones,  tiio  protestauts  &  persons  of  honnour  &  credit,  and  in  like  manner  they  have  alsoo 
acted  with  severall  of  the  Chief  Military  Officers. 

Item  they  have  exerci/.ed  their  Jurisdiction  not  only  in  the  Civill  &  MiUitary,  but  alsoo  in 
the  Lcclesiasticq  affaires  prescribing  to  the  severall  churches  rules  &  ordinances  and  enioyned 
them  by  tlireatenings  to  be  obedient  tliereuuto. 

These  and  many  other  of  the  like  Knormeties  &  Violences  were  dayly  committed,  But  in 
regard  they  had  now  at  their  command  a  pick't  number  of  Aldermen,  with  a  crue  of  mallicious 
Inferior  otlicers,  under  an  illegal  head  or  pretended  Mayor,  uj.pon  hopes  to  couller  their 
Irregalhties  with  some  face  of  law.  A  P.-solve  was  ma.ie  now  to  secure,  plague  &  imprison 
the  Mayor  Cortlant  and  to  that  i)urp(,se  a  party  of  armed  men  where  sent  out  of  the  flbrt 
who  by  force  entred  the  s"  Mayor's  bowse  niakeiiig  a  strict  search  for  his  j.erson  with  severall 
horrible  thretnings,  grossly  abusing,  a.ssaultiug  &  battring  M-  Mayres  in  her  owne  howse-  in 
800  inuch  that  the  Mayor  on  tlu-  day  of  Octob'  for  safety  &  preservation  of  his  life  was 

forced  to  make  his  escajje  and  depart  privatly  out  of  the  Citty. 

Coll.  Hayard  (as  being  the  Chi..f  Hy  sore  of  the  .s"  Leyseler  &  his  faction)  continued  all  this 
time  at  Albany,  wnyting  only  for  the  hapi)y  arrivall  of  their  Mayesties  Govern'.  Wherefore 
severall  threatnings  where  mad.-  by  the  .s''  Leyseler  &  his  crue  forcebly  to  fetch  the  s"  Collonel 
w'"  severall  of  the  Chief  Magestrates  &  ollicers  from  Albany,  and  by  sending  of  several!  of 
his  Creatures  and  se.litious  letters  made  all  pressures  &  endeavors  to  des.piiet  and  unhinge 
all  manner  of  Governm' in  that  County  of  Albany  and  in  the  County  of  Llstor,  in.sinuating 
and  intising  the  ignorant  &  nienne  people  of  tho.se  Counties  to  the  like  sedition  and  rebellion 
ngainst  the  established  authority,  But  was  (during  y'  s"  Coil's  aboade  there)  prevented  by 
the  Watchlull  endevors  of  the  Authority  and  chief  inhabitants  of  the  s-  Counties,  -Nvhich  alsoo 
quietted  the  hve  Cantons  Indian  Nations  who  being  entred  into  a  Warre  a-ainst  Canida  by 
any  such  Revolution  would  nndoubtedly  have  bene  verry  much  disturbed  (havein- their  CliiJf 
Dependancy  nppon  the  present  Authority  there)  if  not  soly  recanted  to  accept  of  the  great 
oilers  of  the  tirench  to  the  uiterinost  ruyne  of  all  their  May""  CoUonies  on  this  continent. 
But  in  regard  of  the  approaching  winter  and  other  pressing  occiurances  the  s"  Coll.  Bayard 


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was  necessitated  to  return  from  Albany  to  New  Vorke,  wliere  lie  arrived  on  y  SO"-  of  October, 
and  at  his  landinjj;  being  abont  two  houres  before  day  lie  received  Informations  of  the 
Violencies  soo  lately  committed  as"  M-"  xMayor  as  alsoo  vliat  tiles''  Leyseler  had  made  severall 
thretiiings  against  some  of  tiie  chief  Inhabitants  i.nd  especially  against  the  Coll.  and  his  son, 
that  he  wished  they  hud  bene  destroyed  and  massakred  in  his  former  furies  and  false  allanuesj 
lie  the  s""  Colloiiell  resolved  thereu])])on  to  make  his  further  escape;  moreover  whilst  he  the 
s""  Leyseler  and  thosi  of  liis  faction  immediately  thereuppcn  used  all  endeavours  to  secure  his 
person  by  sending  se-\-rall  parties  to  the  vessel  and  throughout  tiie  Citty  and  elsewhere, 
tutring  by  force  of  amies  and  makeing  a  strict  search  into  the  liovvse  of  the  s"  Collonell  and 
alsoo  in  that  of  M^  Mayor,  and  of  the  Minister  Doni  Selyns'  with  14  or  15  of  the  Chief  bowses 
in  the  Citty,  crying  out  that  they  would  have  the  s'"  Collonell  tlio'  they  siiould  fetch  him  from 
the  Gates  of  Hell,  and  to  have  their  pleasure  with  him  with  severall  of  the  like  exasperating 
expressions.  Wherefore  the  s'^  Coll.  further  V;'?:,lved  to  obscunde  iiiniselfe  till  releefe  from 
PJngland. 

t?oine  few  dayes  after  the  Coil's  returue  from  Albany,  a  party  of  about  GO  armed  men  under 
the  Command  of  .Jacob  Milborn,  where  sent  u])  to  Albany  by  the  s''  Leyseler  and  his  associates 
mider  a  faire  pretence  of  assisting  that  Ci'unty  ag"  any  incursions  from  Canida,  but  as  it 
afterwards  appeared  only  contrived  for  to  unhinge  ail  manner  of  Governm'  there,  and  to  inthrall 
that  County,  and  the  County  of  llstor.  with  the  like  tiraiiny  &  slavery,  eciuall  w""  some  parts 
of  the  County  of  New  Yorke,  King's  County,  (Queen's  County  and  the  Counties  of  Berge  and 
Weschester  most  part  of  whose  Inhabitants  are  concerned  in  the  Kebellion  (whilst  all  the  rest 
of  this  Province  and  New  Varsie  still  do  niainlaine  their  cstahlislied  Authority  and  abhor  the 
s-*  Leyseler's  rebellious  luoceedings)  tlbr  soo  it  is,  that  the  s-"  Jacob  .AFilboin  at  his  arivall  at 
Albany  endeavored  imedeatly  to  raise  all  the  j)eople  into  a  U.-bellion  against  the  authority, 
whoose  Commissions,  he  declared,  where  utterly  void  &of  no  effect,  since  they  were  grannted 
under  that  unlawfull  King  James  (altho'  the  s''  authority  had  newly  sworne  faith  &'  allegiance 
to  their  now  May""  King  W"  and  (iueeu  Mary,  an(i  where  contirnu-d  by  their  s''  Mav"" 
gracious  proclamation  of  the  1 4"'  of  tU  b.  last)  and  did  further  send  his  seditious  letters  to  the 
severall  Townes  of  »he  s''  County  inviting  the  people  to  meet  him  in  the  Citty  of  Albanv  for 
to  receive  their  Kights  rriviledges  and  l,iberties  as  by  his  s''  letters  more  fullv  appeares,  a 
coppy  whereof  Translated  is  here  iiiserled  and  is  as  foiloweth,  viz' 

Whereas  I  am  autliorizuil  by  iIk'  lionnrablo  the  Lords  of  iho  Comniilly,  i,r  the  iiicinlicrs  el.t-li-ii  by  ii 
free  utiil  open  vote  of  the  ficerniii,  in  lli.'  re.H|.f(iiMi  Codiilif.s  ol"  ye  rtoviiico  of  Nrw  Vorki-  iiiid  their 
Couiirel  of  Wane  for  to  or.lt-r  &  Nelllf  liii'  iitliiircs  of  the  Cilty  \   County  of  Albany   agii>ali|e  to  liio 

'  Rcvcren.l  IIkmihi  4  Ski.v>«  wiis  or.lniiipil  iit  Annt.Tilimi  miiiUt.r  of  llic  ci.iiL'ri'i.'ii(ii.n  .if  nimi.'li,!,  n,  I.„n/  I,.|,,ii,l  on  llio 
16th  of  Fplirimry,  10611,  im  iipju'iirK  liy  tlio  l,.ll.iii  ,if  Op.liniiliini  in  Albanii  h'mirji.  VIII.,  ii7T.  Ili'  «•«•  imliici.Ml  nn  ll».  i),I 
H«|ittMiil«T  fiilliiwiiiit,  uiiil  I'l.iiiiiiiu'ij  to  nilii-iiui'  ut  lliut  |.luc..,  unil  ul  III.'  (ii>\.rii»i'»  lt,m,rv  in   tin.  citv  nf  N.w  Vwik,  luiiil 

IfitH,  wli.ii  I  ■nturihii  t..Il,.l|jiii,l,     >ii,|i  Husili,  liiirli  cMiiiiulhiii  in  wlii.li  h,-  wuk  Inlil,  ilml  wliiii  ii  viiciiiif^- urri'il  In  Uie 

<'liur<-li  of  Ni-r-VnrIi,  in  ItlT.',  Iiy  llii'  .Imlli  .if  lli,'  |{.\,  i-.n.l  Mr.  Kii^iiiK,  ,1  mil  wu-  f..r«niil,.l  to  Mr,  S».,,v^  wliidi,  limvcvir, 
he  il.clin.Ml.  Wh.'ii  11  vnoani'V  iiunin  (mviiii-,,1  l,y  lln'  .l.utli  i.f  tlic  lt,\,r.n.l  \Villi,.!niH.  Ni.  nw.nlin.v'.iii,  »  Bi^ci.n.l  invitation 
wm  forwnriii'.!  f„  hint,  Aiiim  Ooinini  lilHj,  wliicli  lip  iiw.|iti'il.  1!  r„ll,,li„nii  A'-K-r-rA-  Hitloriail  Sucirlff.  1.,  ami.  lie  wm 
<.|'l»wi.i|,  it  woiil.l   n|.|Mnr,    t..    hA,l-t,  l.y  «li..ni,  il  in  .aM,    "ho  wa.  niint  Krowly  uliuwil  in  ihf  .-hnrrh,  nn.l  thmilonoil  to  lie 

nilincM."  AVw -  )orA  /A,M„„.„^|ry  lli,l„r,,,  Hvo.,   II.,    li)|.     \\«  rnnlinnoil,  howovrr.  luwlor  of  tho  K.for I  Dntrh  (  liiir.h  ut 

NowVork  nnlil  hi».lialh  in  17iil,     llo  wan  Mmrii.'d  Iwi.v;  on   Iho  a.vh  .Inly,    Irtili,   (o  Mnihl.lina  H|„Mhl  of  lltri'iht;  hin 

•wond  wife  wii»  .luffron  Martfiint  do  lli.-inor,  widow  of  Ih.'  Ilnnonililo  fornoli.  Stp.iiwyik.     Mr.  Ski.in.  ..iixliii I   k  lii^li 

I'hnructi'r  hk  an  nlilr  and  faillifnl  ininiKtir.  and  na«  .liKliiiLrin.lir.)  fio'  hi>  lit.. 
fmind  i.ri'lixi'd  to  Cotton  Malhcr'n  J/tv/nalia  I  lirmti  AmrrK^na.  —  Kn. 


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Constitutions  of  ti.e  rest  of  the  Counties  belonging  to  ,ho  .1  Province  as  the  same  n-.ay  bo  clone  to.  the 
I ntrest  of  H.s   Majesty  or  Sovercgn   Lord  and  King  William  and  the  Welfare  of  the  Inhabitants  of  ye 

fol'whl.  r  •"  'T"  T'  ""T  ':!'  •^^^"''"'"'"'■'•^  "'  Kinderhoek  and  places  adjacent  that  they  do 
1  T  ropano  themselves  to  the  C.tty  of  Albany  for  to  receive  their  rights  Priviledges  &  Libertii  in 
such  a  manner  as  .f  ye  Ra.gne  of  K.ng  James  ye  second  had  never  bene  nor  any  of  his  arbitrary 
Commissions,  nor  what  his  Governrs  illegally  have  done  had  never  past. 

''^'gnc'l'  Jalou  Milborn. 

Uppon  n-ceipt  of  these  and  otl.er  the  like  seditioi.a  letters  from  those  of  his  faction  the 
Country  people  for  a  great  part  floekt  to  hin,  in  the  Citty  hall,  where  he  tnade  them  a  Ion., 
speech,  and  enti.'ed  them  to  a  new  Election  of  .>ra,£restrates  &  officers,  which  beinp  prevented 
by  the  endeavours  of  the  authority,  he  the  .■'  Milhorn  presum,.d  further  in  a  hostiU-  manner  to 
attempt  tiie  invading  of  their  May"-  lii.rt  tiien  un.ler  the  command  of  the  Mavor  of  Albanv 
marchmg  with  his  men  in  arms  t.p  to  the  flort,  demanding  the  surrender  thereof  into  his  hands' 
from  the  s"  Mayor;  Hut  was  sham..ruily  .lefeate.l  and  hurrie.l  not  onlv  from  the  s"  (li,rt,  but 
even  out  of  y  s-  Citty  of  Albany  in  soo  n.uch  that  he  was  forced  to  h'-ave  there  all,  or  most 
part,  of  his  men. 

Yett  aner  his  departure  from  Albany  he  ventured  to  appeare  in  V  County  of  Ulster,  to  trv 
wether  h.s  Cargo  of  Priviledges  and  Liberties  might  be  in  bett.T  re.juest  wiM,  the  Cm.ntrv 

l>;'"pleo(  that  County,  but  they  being  informed  of s-'  Milborn's  detent  .it  Albany  dispatched 

Imnalsoo  from  thence  for  to  give  au  account  of  his  misfortune  to  his  ComamU.;  Leysel.r  & 
y  Committy  that  seni  him. 

C'oll.  IJayar.l  (\vho  had  bene  force.l  to  obscu.ul  himselfe  from  his  habitatim.  at  New  Yorke 
upwards  the  spa.v  of  foure  months  to  escape  the  danger  ..f  being  massakred )  received 
Intelligence  that  Ins  only  son  was  in  a  .lying  Condition,  alter  an  extream  sickiu'ss  of  abm.t  '{ 
months  past,  sent  thereup.m  a  letter  to  y  .Justices  of  V  Peace  in  New  Yorke,  desiring  the 
I.rotextum  of  their  May-'-'  Lawes  and  Covenin,'  ag<'  the  s"  Levseler,  otrerimr  to  dv,.  i„  security 
to  what  valine  they  please.)  to  appoint,  lor  to  answ..r  the  law  t..  any  complaint  or  a.-cusation' 
that  e.,ul<l  be  alle.lg,,!  ag"  him.  liut  r...M.iv...l  only  |.,r  answ.-r  tho'  they  knew  of  no  crim,.  ov 
mrusalum  that  .•oui.l  be  lai.l  t.,  his  .•ha.uM.,  y.-it  siu.-e  the  sw.ir.l  m.w  rui.-.i  in  their  Citty,  they 
wlH.re  ol.stru.-t.-d  in  the  .■x.ruting  ..f  their  Commissions,  an.l  ...ul.l  not  give  him  any  n-hM.fe 
ag"  the  s''  Leyseler  therein. 

\Vh..|vupp.,n  llu.  s"  foil  :  sent   his  warrant  t..  Capt.  Abram  D,.  P..vst.-r,  and  Capt.  .In-  D,. 
Hrnyn,  r.'n..vv,ng  his  former  C.nnman.ls   unto  them,  t..  Imare  u„„.l  faith  &- all,.geanc..  t.i  .r 

Hoy,.n.igm.  Lord  ami  La.ly  King  William  an.l  H n  Marv,  an.l  to  1...  ,.b..,li..nt  t.,  th,.  lawlid 

Cmnmamlsol  the  Civill  Authority  within  the  s- (Jifly  ami  in  parth^nlar  to  those  of  the  Justi.vs 
"I  lb."  IVac,  and  t.i  .h>sisl  fr..m  cnneelling.  aln-ttiuL',  or  assistinir  th.^  iil..eall  an.l  unwarrantahl,- 

•"'"• ''""''  "'■  ""■  ^"  '"'.VNeler  an.l  his  ass.i.iatls.  as  thev  u.m.I.I  answ.T  the  .■ontrarv  att  th.^ir 

pernlls ;  winch  s"  warrant  the  s"  Capf  saw  cavvs.-  to  s..ud  up  t.,  th,.  s"  Levs.der,  who  Ihereuppon 
<'aus...l  all  llrns..  of  his  fa.-ti.m  ,mlt  ..f  th,.  Citty  an.l  C.Mmtv  of  .\,.w  V..,ke.  King's  Cnnty.  & 

JWg.m  C.mnty  to  app,.are  at   the  Hort  will -ir  arm.s,  uhere   he  blaz,..l  amongst   th.-m  his 

"Id  news,  that   the  Li,.u'(:.,v,.rn'  Nichols that    Popish  .logtr.  was  lurn.-d  a  IVival,.,.r.  and 

w.ml.l   n..v,.r  show   his  la...   in  Kuglan.l.  ,t/.   An.l  tha ha.l  .liscover...!  a  plolt,  in  which 

ItayiH-.l  with  ab.m;  itim  m..n  u.ml.l  alfnipl  to  retak.-  y  lii.rt  li.r  th..  lat..  Kinu  Jam..s.  an.l  ibnt 
u  great    party   ol   latli..rs,   and  otiier  materialls  where   alre.hly  pivpared  el/.     Whereby   lie 


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perswaded  the  Country  people  by  turnes  to  watch  in  the  fort  besides  some  of  the  Cittizens,  and 
caused  them  to  malie  a  new  subscription,  in  substance  for  to  l)o  true  &  (faithfull  to  King  W"" 
and  Queen  Mary  and  to  be  obedient  to  tiu>  Conimitty  of  Safely  as  the  Supreani  autliority,  and 
him  the  s"*  Leyseler  as  their  Connnander  in  Cliief,  whidi  if  any  person  did  but  scrupple  to 
signe  such  were  horribly  thretned,  and  cryed  out  for  King  James'  creatures  and  soo  turned 
out  of  the  fort,  a  notion  being  put  into  the  ignorant  peoj)ies  beads,  that  a  great  number  of 
subscriptions  would  enduce  a  Govern'  at  iiis  arrivall  to  give  them  better  articles  &  I'riviledges, 
yea  some  of  the  worser  sort  had  the  confidence  to  vnpor,  that  if  a  new  Govern'  would  not 
approve  of  their  actions,  or  slunild  not  behave  himselfe  as  he  ought  to  y'  minds  of  y*  people, 
they  knew  now  the  way  how  tcj  lay  the  Govern'  aside  and  to  send  tiiem  from  wlience  they 
came,  or  words  to  that  effect. 

Itt  was  aisoo  further  attempted  to  find  out  and  secure  M'  Mayor  Cortlant,  but  chiefly  the 
said  Collonel  to  W""  end  severall  j)arties  of  armed  men  wiiere  sent  out  with  boats  for  New 
Yarsey  and  elsewhere  to  make  search  for  them,  but  retuiiied  witluiut  finding  any  of  tiiem. 

Capt:  De  Peyster  and  his  Left'  as  it  seemes  having  dissuaded  some  of  their  souldiers  to 
watch  in  the  ft()rt  wliere  thretned  by  tiieir  nu'u  to  be  turned  (Hit,  who  Inid  already  made  a 
new  cboise  of  Marten  t'loc(|  Cooper  for  ("aji',  and  Isaactj  Arrentlen  Shoemaker  for  Left' in 
like  manner  as  the  other  Companies  of  Cap'  Minvielle,  Cap'  Leyseler,  Cap'  Lodwick.  &  Cap' 
Stuyfesant  had  done  by  the  Committees  &;  Leyselers  commands. 

In  this  confusion  was  the  (jovernm'  inthraled  without  any  hopes  of  re-settlem'  unlesse 
by  the  arrival  of  their  May""  orders;  When  M'  John  liigtfs  as  an  Expresse  from  their 
May""  arrived  here  on  the  b"*  of  this  instant  nuintli  of  Decemh''  with  two  |iacketts  directed  as 
i'olloweth.  'I'o  our  Ti list ij  and  mil  Ihltmd  Fnincis  ^ic/iolson  Ksi/''  u''  L'  Gni.rni''  if' ComaniUr  in 
Chiif  o/' <>''  Province  of  Niw  Yorke  in  Ameriai,  or  in  hix  abmncc  to  such  as  for  if  tiim:  living  tahc  care 
for  f  prcsiri'aliiin  if  iltv  peace,  \  adminisirinir  tlw  Lawrs  in  if  h''  province  (f  Srw  Yorke  in  America, 
w'*'  said  two  packetts  the  said  Jn°  Kiggs  declared  that  he  slu)uld  deliver  to  their  ^[ay"" 
Councel  as  soone  the  Members  thereof,  that  where  absent  ifc  lied,  could  be  sent  for  out  of  y' 
Country  (it  being  uiulouidedly  an  answer  from  their  Mayesties  uppon  the  letters  &  complaints 
of  the  s"*  L'  (iovern'  &  Councel  sent  by  him  the  s**  Jfiggs  in  May  last  p'  y'  shipp  Beaver)  JJut 
before  the  s*"  Councel  could  meete,  the  said  Jn"  Hiirgs  was  .'oniandetl  to  the  fort  an<l  Ibrci'd  to 
deliver  the  s''  I'acketts  to  Jacoh  Leyseler  as  by  his  C»  rtificate  will  appeare ;  whereby  the  tfi 
Leyseler  since  lias  taken  iippoii  him  the  lilull  of  L'  (iovern'' and  Comander  in  Chief  of  the 
Province  of  .New  Vorke,  liy  their  .May"'*  ComniiUKls,  iho'  no  such  conunand  appeares,  nor  as 
yet  no  prodnmnliou  thereof  being  iiuuh'  accindlng  to  custonie,  it  being  now  the  1:1"'  of 
December  and  live  days  alter  the  arrivall  of  the  s''  packetts,  when  this  Narrative  of  ihe  Chief 
( )ccurran('es  since  the  beginning  of  the  Kebelliun  to  this  date,  was  sent  tiir  Knglaiid  to  his 
Lordbiiip  the  Secretary  of  Staate  and  the  Secretary  of  the  I'hintations  by  one  of  their  .May"" 
most  loyall  tlio  sulferiiig  subjects. 

N.  Davako 

New  Yorke 

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Certificate  of  Mems.  Fhjpse  and   Van  Cortlandt. 

[Now- York,  II,  aio.] 

These  are  to  certify  that  upon  Munday  the  nyiieth  day  of  this  instant  month  of  December 
Ar  Joiin  Riggs  being  arrived  liere  with  His  Maj'^'  packetts  directed  to  Cap'  Nicholson  their 
Maj""  Lieu-  Governo'  for  tlieir  Province  of  New  York,  and  in  his  absence  to  such  as  for  the 
tune  l)eing  adininistred  tlie  laws  and  preserved  the  peace  within  the  said  Province,  Cap-  Jacob 
Leisler  (who  had  nsurped  the  Government  into  his  hands  by  the  Rabble  of  the  s"  Province 
and  taken  tlie  Fort  into  his  possession  by  force  from  their  Maj""  said  Lien'  Governo'  Francis 
Nicholson,  &  deterred  the  King's  Councell  and  ISFagistrates  from  executeing  their  severall 
duties  in  their  respective  offices)  sent  one  of  his  p'tended  Lieu- and  two  Sergeants  for  the 
said  Riggs,  wlu)  (•ailing  upon  us  whose  n-mes  are  hereunto  subscribed,  desireing  that  we 
would  attend  him  to  the  said  Leisler,  and  accordingly  went  with  him,  and  when  we  came 
before  the  said  Leisler,  he  peremptorily  demanded  the  s"  packetts,  altho' we  demanded  the 
same,  being  of  the  King's  Councell  and  of  right  belonging  to  us  in  the  absence  of  the  said 
Lieu  Govenio'  and  deputed  by  him  to  pri'serve  the  peace  during  his  absence  and  untill  his 
.Ma.p-ph'as.ire  sliuuld  be  kiiowne  therein;  the  said  Leisler  told  the  said  Higgs  that  we  had 
notiiiiig  to  do  ,11  the  s"  government  that  we  were  Papists,  and  the  pa.^ketts  belom,ed  and  wen- 
directed  to  l.im,  and  thereupon  commanded  and  took  the  sai.l  packett  our  of  the  said  RiirKs 
his  hands,  bidding  us  to  depart  the  said  Fort  having  nothing  to  doe  therewith,  and  used  mlny 
opprobrious  wonls  to  both  of  us.  Witti.esse  our  hands  att  New  York  the  thirteenth  day  of 
December  Km  and  in  the  first  year  of  the  Reigne  of  our  Sovereigne  Lord  &  Lady  William 
ami  Mary  by  the  Grace  of  (iod  over  England  &"•  King  and  Queene. 

('^'g"i''l)  Fredhvck  Flvpse 

vVitnesse.  Tno:  Newton.  o    „   /-> 

b-    V.   CoKTLA.NDT. 


Mi\    Van   CurtUin.Jt  to   Governor  A/x/ro.f. 

[.Niw-Vork  PniKTu,  11.  II.  aw.] 

M       .I  ,,      ,,  New  York  ill"'  Dec""  1(!S9. 

.>Iay  It  please  your  Excellency. 

My  last  was  with  M'  itigs  (:  since  which  time  I  have  not  been  very  wHl:)  in  which  I  gave 
your  Excell:  an  ace-  otf  what  happen..,!  b.-re  ;  since  that  time  an  order  is  come  out  of  the  Fort 
that  all  those  that  are  imlebte.l  for  c.slomes  and  other  Revenue,  are  forthwith  to  pay  unto 
I'eter  Delanoy  what  they  owe,  ami  all  those  that  now  have  got  goo.l;  out  ..(f  England,  an-  first 
to  pay  tl...  costumes  befo.v  they  can  have  their  goo.ls.  1  shall  at  this  time  not  be  able  to  give 
yourL.vcell:a  particular  ace' olf  what  1  have  .lisbiirsed  towards  the  repanilions  olf  t|„.  Fort 
here  and  att  Albany,  for  severall  materiiills.  Iron  works,  (Masses,  firewood,  candells,  thick 
plancks  (or  plalthaines  and  malerial.s,  slippers  and  other  woo.I.  woikmansliip  ettc.  all  which 
ndded  together  will  amount  to  a  considerable  summe.  and  shall  as  soon  as  possible  1  can  send 
into  yourKvci.!!-...   !>„-on  or  othefwise  into  Kngiand  ail  the  pariioiilurH  thenjoil:     liiavc 


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victualled  the  garrisons,  here  and  att  Albany  from  August  168S,  to  the  17.  of  June  1689.  and  a 
Garrison  att  Albany  goes  on  still,  I  doe  not  doubt  but  your  Excell :  will  according  to  your 
wonted  goodmsse  and  kindnesse  always  showen  to  niee,  continue  your  favors  to  mee  although 
80  farr  from  mee,  and  remember  mee  in  England  by  INF  Blathwaytc  tiiat  I  might  get  here  the 
Collectors  place  or  at  least  that  commission  off"  auditor  with  a  certaine  sallary  may  bee 
confirmed  unto  mee,  which  will  the  more  oblige  mee  towards  your  Excell : — I  thinck  the  letter 
of  Atturney  which  your  Excell :  sent  me  formerly  is  in  forse  still,  but  if  it  ought  to  be  renewed, 
please  to  order  it  as  your  Excellency  shall  judge  fitt  and  necessary,  as  alsoo  about  the  lot  of 
ground  which  Your  Excell:  bought  of  Peter  Schaeft'banck  for  it  pays  every  yeare  sometiiing  for 
taxation,  what  Your  Excell:  shall  be  pleased  to  order  in  this  and  all  other  concernes  shall  bee 
punctually  observed.  And  if  it  should  happen,  that  this  siiould  be  tiie  laste  that  will  come  to 
Your  Excell:  hands  in  America,  I  and  my  wife  pray  God  for  your  health,  happinesse  and 
prosperity,  and  wish  your  Excell:  a  good  safe  and  happy  voyage,  and  that  your  Excell:  may 
concor  the  Ennemies  and  show  for  all  the  world  how  unjustly,  unlawfully,  witiiout  reason  or 
cause.  Your  Excell :  has  suffered  for  the  good  intention  and  endevour  your  Excell :  hath  done 
for  those  that  so  wrongfully  have  rewarded  you  for  it. — But  I  do  not  doubt  hut  God  will  guide 
you  by  Sea  and  Land  and  blesse  you  in  your  voyage,  which  is  the  hearty  prayers  oft"  your 
Excellency  most  humble  servant. 


(signed). 


11.    CoilTLANDT. 


J\f<r  Jiivenlyc  to  the  IJi-y/iaj)  of  Lomhn. 

[New-Vork  riiponi,  U.  II.  812.] 

;iO  Deci'ml)^  KiSit  from  the  downs. 
My  Lord. 

The  two  ministers  Mr.  Ware  and  Mr.  Boiccau  have  been  heer  a  great  while  waiting  for  a 

convoy  for  Virginia  —  heer  are  some  now  dutcii  and  Englisii  bound  for  the  Canary's  —  we  doe 

intend  (^od  willing  to  take  the  uportiinite  —  (The  French  for  certain  liave  a  designe  upon  New 

Vork)  if  Your  Lordsliiji  would  be  ph'ased  to  procure  the  Kings  letter  to  Cap' Jacob  Leysler 

now  (iover' there,  until!  tlie  Kings  (iov'' doth  come  to  order  liini  to  secure  all  tliem  that   are 

against  this  King,  and  to  incoredge  him  iind  llie  t'ouncill  to  secure  the  place  unlilK'ol:  Slawter 

Cometh,  it  would  be  very  necessary  :  there  :»(K)  French  families  about  New  York  which  will  be 

putt  to  the  torture  if  the  french  takes   itt.     Tlify  came  out   of  Caroline   S' Christophes   and 

London.    1  hope  your  Honour  will  commisserate  our  condition  my  faniilly  being  one  of  them, 

and  if  the  Kings  letter  be  tow  long  to  procure  Coll :  iSlawters  letter  nniy  doe  much  good,  if 

sent  to  nn'  abord  the  W""  &  Mary  .Inhn  Urowne  Com'  riding  in  the  Dowiies,  to  the  first  place 

1  shall  land  in  Virginia,  I  shall  with  all  dilligeiice  take   horse  to  carry  such  an  order.     Coll: 

Slawter  will  not  be  rady  before  Aprill   although  his  appointment  is  the  !()"'  of  March,  what 

mischief  is  intendct,  will  then  he  done,  I  pray  My  lord  in  ccuitimiing  the  charitable  acts,  'ake 

this  into  consideration  —  If  our  ship  should  be  gon   from   the  downs  the  roinioyes  will  take 

more  sliipps  alt  i'linKuilh,  the  letter  may  he  urdcred  att  the  |i(ist  house  to  be  brought  on  hoard 


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of  our  ship— Wishing  healtli   prosperity   and  all  happinesse  tliat  this  world  can  afford  and 
fehcite  in  the  world  to  come  to  your  Lordsliip,  I  renuiine  Your  Honours  most  faithful  servant 

(signed  r.  Reverdge^ 

I  hope  your  honour  will  he  pleas.  ,1  to  rememher  the  busines  of  our  Minister  Mon*  Daille' 
when  the  Govemour  comeMi. 


Petition  of  Mtrchanls  tradimj  to  JVko-York 

[Ncw-York  ropprn,  Ilouk  II.  80T-809,] 

To  the  Kino  Most  Excellent  Majesty 

The  hiinihle  petition  of  several  Merchants  and  adventures  tradeing  to  and 
interested  in  the  province  of  New  York  and  the  adjacent  Colonys  and 
Islands  in  America. 

S/wwct/i 

That  your  Pet"  do  with  all  humility  and  thankfulness  acknowledge  your  Majesties  care  for 
tlie  preservation  of  those  Colonys,  and  more  particularly  in  appointing  Col!  slater  Governor  of 
New  York,  whose  integrity  courage  and  coiuluct  render  him  worthy  of  your  Majesty's  choice 
and  so  important  a  trust  — But  becaust  the  bravest  designes  are  often  dissapointed  for  want  of 
sullicient  means,  your  Pet",  outof  tlieir  zeal  to  your  .Mi.j.-s"'  service  and  from  their  knowledu,. 
of  the  present  posture  of  those  C^ountries,  have  presumed  to  consider  of  the  mof.  effectiiid 
method  to  defend  tliem  against  those  inveterate  enuemyes  to  ymir  Ma'"  person  and  dominions 
the  French,  and  conceive  tiiat  unl.'sse  a  considerable  number  of  men  with  arms  and  ammunition 
proportionable,  and  some  ships  of  warr  are  employed  in  this  expedition,  not  only  the  said 
places  will  be  in  danger  to  be  lost  but  Barbados,  .famaica,  and  all  the  other  Leeward  Islands, 
that  now  receive  the  greatest  part  of  their  provisions  from  those  Colonys  will  not  be  able  to 
subsist  as  the  reasons  annext  will  demonstrate. 

All  which  Your  I'et"  humbly  n-pn^sent  to  Your  Afajesty  in  hopes  that  vonr  Majesty  will  not 
only  pardon  this  presumption  in  your  iVtitioners  occasioned  by  their  zeal'to  your  Ma'V-  Honour 

'  I'KTKK  IUvEm,».     II..  w«.  «  Fr.n..l,  prolo»Unt,  «n,l  m  m..ntio,K.,l  in  "77,,  AV,.o/«/,„»  i,.  X.u-K,„lanJ  Juslificd"  „  41 
(ro|,,^,l.,l....l   „■  For»'.  Hi.,ori,„l  Tra,;,,  IV.,)  »k  huvin^;  1„...„  ,|„.  u,„|,„r  .,■  .M.„„„i,,  „„„,,„i„^  sir  K,lnn„.,l  A>ulr„».-  i:„! 

K..v.T..n,l  1  KTK«  |..,„,,K  w.i» f  ,1„.  ..,„.||..„.  „,i„,s„,«  conn.M.t,.,!  withtl,,.  lY.n.l,  p.,.t..-f.„t«  ,>f -I,,  .ity  .,f  N,.w.V.„k 

I  o...c„rn.,l  l,.„I,.,.-,,|i-,,l..M-,n-..  ia  1,1,,,,  „,„1 1  ..l...,,,„.,„ly ,,i,r,.....„..„  ^iU,  l>i»..„„«r..K,..io„  (X^.-York  l)o.-u„.nUnu 

ll,.lory.  8v„.,  II.,  4.f.;   111..  ,)7H,  11,17),   whi.!,  n., 1   l,i„.  to  rcmov,.  to  Host..,,  wh.T..  !„.  i,  „„.,„i„„,.,l  i„    UM.  «,  h„vi„« 

"""'■''•■  ";  " "'^  "'■  ''•■•"••''  "•'■"»"•'••■   ■"•■""'■••  -W*/'-'.'.i,  -n.     H..  ..n,,.!,,,,.,!  pnslar  of  .U..t  .hur-.l.  .,„(il  hi,  .I,m,i1,    whi,!, 

.»-"rr..,l  ,.,  171.1,  ,„  tl„.  ,1711.  y,.,.r  „f  hi,  „^...     Ik,  .u„l   hi.  wif..,  who  ,,r..o..,l«.l  him  bv  ni..«  yc«r^   w.-ro  interred  In  tl.., 

■'■"""7  '"">'"»-'  «■■•"""'•  " '•     "'■  «■""  "  l'"'-"n  "f  |ir,.,.l  ,,i..t.v  «i„l  ..harilv  ;  ..f  ..m.l.l..  «n,i  ..onrt.H,,,,  h.-havior,  nn,l  .,f  ,.„ 

«.m,,l,.ry   l.f..   ,u..l  ,.„„v,.r«.li,m.     II..    «.«  ...,..■1.  I.,,.,..,,,,.,!,   ..,p„„i„l|y  \,y  hi,  rt....k.  :i  M.,.m.hm,l„  J/hlutical  AV.W/, 


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and  interest,  bat  will  take  them  into  your  princely  consideration  and  make  such  determination 
therein  as  to  your  Ma')"  great  wisdome  shall  seem  meet. 

And  your  Pet"  as  in  duty  bound  shall  ever  pray  ettc. 


[1689.] 


John  Heubekt, 

W"    H    COKNELISEN 

Ralph  Lodwick 
Jacob  Harwood, 
Tho*  Lodwick 
Tho*  Cox 
Ja'  Wasse 


John  Boyle 

Dan  Coxe 

Gerard  von  Heyuhuysen 

John  Jackson 

Thos:  Glover 

Benj:  dejeune 

Francis  Tierene 


(signed) 


Rich''  Meriwetheii 
John  Corbett 
Sam'  Wickins 
B  Williams 
Edw**  Hull 
Daniel  Ingolb 
W"  Antelby 


A  true  Copy 

Rub  Colinge 


A' 


Heamns  in  mtj^ijort  of  the  preceding  Petition. 

Reasons   humbly   presented   to   inforce    the   Petition   of   the   Merchants    and 
Adventurers  to  aiul  in  New  York  and  the  Colonyes  adjacent. 

1".  That  the  French  in  Canada  having  intermarried  wii'h  tlie  native  Indians  of  that  plaice 
are  grown  very  strong,  and  by  their  priests  and  other  Metiiods,  have  corrupted  many  of  the 
live  nations  of  warlike  Ituliaus,  and  seduced  them  from  tiieir  ohedience  to  the  English  Govern' 
which  encouraged  the  Freucii  lately  in  the  tin)e  of  peace  to  invade  the  English  territorys 
there,  and  by  ccnisetpience  will  make  them  do  so  nuich  uu)re. — 

2.  That  the  French  have  already  taken  away  a  great  |)art  of  our  Bever  trade,  which  is  the 
only  profitable  trade  of  those  parts,  and  if  they  debaucli  the  five  nations  of  Indians  from  us, 
as  tlu"  want  of  a  sutlicient  force  to  protect  them,  will  readily  temjit  them  to,  the  whole  Bever 
trade  will  be  lost,  and  the  province  of  New  York  not  able  to  subsist,  but  in  a  short  time  i'aU 
into  the  hands  of  the  Freiuh. 

a.  That  New  York  is  the  center  of  all  the  English  plantations  in  North  America  and  if  lost, 
it  will  become  a  nest  of  French  pirates  and  Virginia  and  Marilnnd  must  be  ruined  whereby  a 
large  breach'  of  the  Kings  revenue  will  be  cut  of. 

4.  The  Colonies  of  New  England  East  and  West  Jersey  and  Pensilvania  will  by  degrees 
fall  into  the  French  hands,  and  then  Jamaica  Barbndos,  and  iill  the  other  Leewiird  Islands, 
(which  la  fore  Ireland  wmh  destroyed  were  sup|)lye(i  with  aiiove  four  thousand  tunns  of 
provision  every  year  from  these  places,  and  now  are  sujiplyed  chieftly  from  thence)  must 
starve  and  another  vast  branch  of  the  pubiick  revenue  lost  to  the  Crown. 

Yor  jireveiition  of  these  ruiscliicls  it  is  liiiiiilily  pi()]M)se(i. 

1.  Tliat  a  platform  be  built  at  Sandy  Ilooke  or  siindy  Biiy   in  East  Jersey  at  the  entrance 

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into  Hudson's  River  from  the  sea  which  lyes  so  conveniently  scituated  by  reason  of  the  great 
setled  sandbanks  there  that  no  ship  canvass  up  into  Hudson's  river  but  within  muskett  shott, 
as  will  appear  by  the  mapp,  which  said  platform  will  require  twelve  gunns  and  eighty  men 
\yith  arms  and  aniniunition  proportionable. 

2.  Tiiat  the  Fort  of  New  York  be  sufficiently  repaired  and  fortified  with  suitable  outworks 
as  it  was  formerly,  or  otherwise  as  shall  be  found  most  convenient,  and  that  fifty  gunns  may 
be  allowed  to  the  said  fort  and  outworks,  and  that  two  hundred  men  be  kept  in  that  fort  in 
time  of  warr,  and  one  hundred  and  twenty  men  be  constantly  kept  there  in  time  of  peace ; 
the  Town  of  New  York  as  liable  to  be  attacked  by  land  as  by  sea.— 

a-".  That  the  Fort  at  Albany  which  is  the  mart  of  the  Bever  trade  be  repaired  and  new 
fortified,  and  that  six  new  gunns  be  added  to  the  U  gunns  that  are  there  already,  and  eighty 
men  constantly  kej)t  there. 

4"'.  That  a  new  fort  be  built  at  Schenectida  which  lyes  twenty  miles  above  Albany  and  is 
the  utmost  English  settlement  towards  the  Indians  and  French,  and  that  fourteen  gunns  and 
sixty  men  be  placed  there. 

6'".  That  a  new  fort  be  built  upon  the  lake  Cajudaraka"  at  Oniagra,  Wyachtanack  or  such 
other  place  there,  as  upon  the  perusal!  of  Coll:  Dungans  mapp  shall  be  thought  titt,  It  being 
a  pass  of  the  importance  that  the  Indians  trading  to  Albania  must  come  by  it  and  whosoever 
is  master  of  that  pass  will  he  master  of  the  bever  trade,  and  this  fort  have  twenty  gunns  and 
one  hundred  men  constantly  kept  in  it. 

G*.  That  four  hundred  Carabines  with  Belts,  Sadies,  Holsters,  and  Pistolls  be  sent  over  to 
equip  the  Militia  horse  of  New  York  and  Long  Island  and  one  thousand  small  fire  anns  with 
Bandeleers  and  aniniunition  proportionable  for  foot,  They  paying  to  the  King  the  value  of  the 
horse  equipage  and  the  Governour  undertaking  to  returne  tliis  equypage  to  the  King,  or  to 
account  to  the  King  for  the  value  of  it. 

7.  That  the  (jovernour  of  New  Yorke  have  power  to  issue  out  commissions  for  raising 
volunteers  in  New  England  upon  any  exigency. 
^  S'\  That  two  fifth  rate  man  of  warr  may  be  appointed  to  cruise  upon  the  coasts  as  the 
Governour  shall  see  occasion  both  for  the  defence  of  those  Colonys  and  for  convoying  the 
vessells  trading  thither  and  carrying  provisions  to  Barbados,  Jamaica  and  the  other" Leward 
Islands 


Lietiknant  Governor  Ijei.<ilei'  to  the  King. 

[  New- York  rapore,  D.  II.  430.  ] 

M      -.1  ,.      ,  ''th  January  165* 

May  It  pli'ase  your  most  E.xccileiit  MiiJ"' 

I'.y  former  opporHiiiities,  and  more  imrtictiliarly  p'  Ensigne  Stoll,  we  iiunihly  presented  our 
addicsse,  and  mi  i  ccoiiiil  of  the  State  of  this  your  Maj""  pnivince  iinlill  the  t'O'"  day  of  August 
HiS'J  siuce  wliich  what  hath  passed  is  Iniiisiiiitted  to  the  Right  Rev''  Father  in  God  Gilbert  lord 
Bishop  of  Saruiii,  as  likewise  the  notice  of  the  happy  arrival  of  your  Majesties  and  the  Lords 


5:. 


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of  Councill  letters  and  orthers  therein  of  the  29.  &  SO""  of  July  last  directed  to  Francis 
Nicolson  esq:  Lieut:  Gov'  and  Commander  in  chiefe«of  the  province  of  New  York  and  in  his 
absence  to  such  as  for  the  time  being  take  care  for  preserving  the  peace  and  adminstring  the 
Lavps  in  the  s*"  province  ;  which  came  to  us  by  AP  Riggs,  the  said  Nicolson  being  in  England  as 
we  are  enformed  and  Capt"  Jacob  Leisler  being  appointed  by  the  comitte  chosen  by  the  people 
commander  in  chief  for  the  time  being,  did  accordingly  receive  the  same  ( :  although  two  of  S' 
Edmund  Andros'  councell  pretended  thereunto :)  to  the  great  satisfaction  of  the  generality  of 
Your  Maj""  liege  subjects  in  the  Govern' :  Proceeding  to  a  second  proclamation  of  your  Majes" 
with  due  solemnity  and  the  suitable  ceremonyes  according  to  our  capacityes,  hoping  that  the 
orders  therein  contained  will  be  sincerely  and  faithfully  obeyed  to  the  utmost  of  our  duty  and 
abilityes,  having  already  by  God's  grace  soe  secured  your  Maj""  Interest,  that  wee  feare  not 
our  adversaries,  although  tiieir  numbers  are  considerable,  not  doubting  through  divine  assistance 
butt  so  to  settle  the  civill  and  military  power  for  the  peace  of  this  province,  that  it  maybe 
qualified  for  receiving  Your  Maj""  further  order  whensoever  they  shall  arrive  us ;  Assuring 
your  Majestie  that  to  the  utmost  of  our  power  wee  will  sacrifice  our  lives  and  what  else  is 
deare  unto  us  for  securing  your  Mnjes""  interest,  our  Religion  and  lawes,  imploring  your 
Majesties  gracious  acceptance  of  what  we  have  done  and  prostrate  in  all  humility  at  your  Koyall 
feete  subscribing  ourselves — Most  dread  soveraigne 

Your  Majesties, 
dutiful  and  obedient  subjects — 
(signed):  Jacob  Leisler  Lieut.  Gov' 

and  in  the  name  of  the  Councill. 


#■ 


Limtenant  Governor  Lehler  and  Council  to  the  Bishop  of  Siili^hnry. 

[  Now- York  Papers,  B.  11.  280.  ] 

7'"  January  1GS9  Fort  William  in  New  York 
]\Iay  it  please  Your  Lordship. 

According  to  our  boimdcii  duty  and  as  we  were  capacitated,  did  most  humbly  present  our 

addresses  to  their  most  Excellent  Majesties  with  a  letter  from  the  Commander  in  chief,  as  also 

some  particulars  of  our  undertakings  and  how  far  we  had  proceeded  in  delivering  and  reforming 

this  miserable  province  from  the  direfiill  state  it  was  intlirallfd  through  tiie  arbitrary  and  illegal 

Commissions  granted  by  the  late  King  James  unto  ills  Lieu'  or  Governors,  Namely  Colonel 

Thomas  Dongan  a  prafest  Pajjist,   whose  councill  consisting  of  seven,  liimselfe  with  any  five 

thereof  had  the   Legislative  power  to  make  and  disanull   Laws  and  did  levy  money — yea  verv 

considerable  sums  ui)on  the  Kings  suljjecls :     Which  said  commission  being  superceded  by  a 

later   from    the    said  King  I'mpowering  8'  Edmund  Andros  to  joyn  this   Colony  with  more 

adjacent  places,  to  New  England  ( :  though  bought  of  the  Duke  of  Yorke  with  conditions  to  be 

distinct  from  the  rest:  )  and  that  a  Councill  :i()  odd   in  nundier  being  nominated,  seven  thereof 

with  the  said  Governour  had  the  legislative  power  to  act  as  aforesaid  taking  remarkable  ellect 

as  is  himibly  presented  to  Your  Lordshipp's  view  |)'  paper  N°  L   Making  choice  and  alluring 

by  benefitts  of  most  of  the  principall  persons  anu)ngst  us,  wlin  fearing  the  then  Re"all  terror 


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and  embracing  the  present  temptations  became  evill  instruments  and  fiercly  devoted  to  great 
prejudice  of  his  present  Majesties  interest  and  our  tranquility,  wiiich  hath  too  much  prevailed 
and  obtained  upon  many  honest  and  well  minded  people  even  to  this  day,  a  tast  of  which  is 
humbly  offered  your  Lordshipps  p'  paper  N"  2  relating  the  behaviour  of  Coll.  Bayard. 

That  our  adversaryes  should  not  overpower  us  by  their  crafty  devices,  wee  cai.sed  writts  to 
issue  forth  for  free  elections  by  the  People  for  civil  and  Military  Officers  with  a  formall  paper  for 
the  said  Electors  to  subscribe  N"  3,  which  tooke  Effect,  the  major  part  signing  notwithstanding 
all  diligence  and  endevours  by  King  James's  party,  were  used  to  the  contrary,  upon  returne 
whereof  the  Justices  and  other  Olhcers  were  de  novo  cstablisht  to  great  regret  of  the  former 
and  Associates,  who  are  encouraged  by  the  correspondence  continued  between  S'  Edmund 
Andros's  party  at  Boston,  and  them,  which  can  not  be  yet  prevented,  although  some  persons 
have  been  detected,  and  pacquetts  intercepted ;  It  would  be  too  troublesome  to  enumerate  the 
pernicioi's  and  inhumane  practices  of  S'  Andros,  but  cannot  omitt  his  base  undertaking  with 
the  Infidels  as  p'  the  paper  N"  4.  may  be  seen,  who  substituted  an  instrument  like  himselfe  one 
Francis  Nicolson  Lieu'  Cover'  in  his  absence  who  together  with  M'  Innis  the  pretended 
protestant  Minister  and  their  accomplices  sent  to  England  a  formal  submission  to  their  Majesties 
Government  notwithstanding  which  in  their  Assembly  they  did  continue  praying  lor  the  Prince 
of  Wales,  and  that  God  would  give  K.  James  victory  over  liis  Ennemies  having  discovered 
their  inclinations  by  sundry  expressions  and  actings  as  in  some  part  may  appeare  to  Your 
Lordshipp.  p'  the  paper  N"  5  &  G.  disdaining  in  the  most  contemptuos  manner  his  H"  S'^ 
declaration. 

Albany  and  some  part  of  Ulster  County  have  chiefly  withstood  us,  being  influenced  by  Coll : 
Bayard  and  M'  Steph :  Van  Cortlandt  ( :  the  later  was  Mayor  the  last  year  of  this  Citty : )  who  at 
the  celebrating  of  the  Prince  of  Wales's  birth,  sacrificed  his  hat,  peruke  ettc.  although  professing 
the  lleformed  Religion,  both  which  to  avoid  the  indignation  of  the  Citizens  escaped  to  Albany 
aforesaid  inciting  them  to  their  perseverance  under  S'  Edmund  Andros  Commissions,  assuring 
his  continuation  which  suiting  their  circumstances  (having  invaded  the  Kings,  as  well  as  other 
mens  lands  ettc:)  wrought  accordingly: —  8oon  after,  the  French  with  considerable  numbers  of 
their  Allyed  Indians  alarmed  them  by  tlireatning  to  attack  Albany  aforesaid  which  awakened 
the  neigbours  of  New  England  and  upon  their  notice  wee  sent  50  men  with  armes  and  powder 
ettc  vliat  could  be  spared  under  the  direction  of  a  person  acquainted  with  the  place  and  people 
in  hopes  upon  such  an  occassion  to  have  found  them  of  more  suitalile  disposition,  to  embrace 
l)ro])Osals  for  their  peace  and  securing  His  Majesties  County,  which  were  readily  embraced  by 
the  Generality  of  the  Citizens  and  Planters,  saving  such  who  stiled  themselves  a  convention, 
who  resolve<i  to  persist  in  their  former  ])ractices  —  But  80  men  from  iN'ew  England  atbre.said 
aiul  the  rest  well  atlected  to  keep  the  place  in  such  a  good  posture  that  whenever  the  Ennemy 
approacheth  (by  Gods  assistance)  we  have  reason  to  beleive  they  can  not  hurt  us  being  at  least 
(iOO  men  and  a  fort  conveniently  placed  of  II.  gunns  to  add  to  our  defence. 

'I'hings  arriving  to  this  head  Colonel  Thomas  Dongan  the  former  (iov''  being  at  his  farme  on 
long  Island  gave  great  encouragements  to  the  former  Civill  and  Military  Oflicers  by  holding 
Caballs  at  his  bowse  and  other  places  adjacent  to  make  an  attempt  upon  this  fort  of  Xew  York ; 
Wee  being  timely  advertised,  did  consult  the  best  method  for  securing  (hat  post,  and  disappoint 
them,  which  concluded  by  joyning  in  a  firm  association,  and  is  humbly  Offered  your  Lordshipp 
by  N°  7.  Copyes  of  which  being  sent  to  the  other  Countyes,  so  netled  the  Conspirators,  that 


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they  used  all  possible  arts  to  prevent  signing,  but  wiongbt  not  with  that  force  ns  was  intended, 
although  it  lessened  our  number,  but  obtaiiu'd  the  Major  part  by  whonie  we  do  not  in  the  least 
doubt  our  security  —  Though  nuuiy  resort  to  our  Neigbours  of  Kast  Jersey  and  Pensilvaniii 
being  many  (Quakers  in  these  parts,  who  (:  without  abusing  them:)  encourage  if  not  out  do  the 
Roman  Catholiques  and  most  of  our  Calamities  and  divisions  are  truly  indebted  to  them, 
covering  their  pernicious  practices  by  their  blind  scruples,  aiul  iminident  interpretations, 
depending  still  upon  and  asserting  M'  I'en  to  be  a  person  of  undoubted  sincerity :  in  the  mean 
time  they  advance  the  Interest  of  K.  Janu's  and  say  that  all  couiniissions  are  good  to  this  day 
Colonel  Townly  with  others  connnitting  riot  upon  our  Justices  bordering  next  to  them,  owning 
none  save  King  James,  openly  drinking  his  health  ettc  which  we  hope  in  due  time  to 
subdue. 

And  thus  U'  Rev**  Lord  stood  things  till  Dec'  0"".  His  Majesties  letters  arrived  in  which  are 
N"  8.,  some  of  S'  Edmund  Andros  councill  attending — The  Messenger  (:  although  the  Capt" 
Nicolson  was  gone:)  expected  their  names  might  be  inserted,  and  therby  to  chalenge  them, 
which  was  prevented  by  tiie  Commander  in  chief  Jacob  Leisler  p'  paper  IS"  9.  so  elected  and 
the  next  day  their  Majesties  a  second  time  were  |)roclainu'd  (tScotland  being  formerly  omitted:) 
in  due  fonne,  solenniity  and  extent  of  our  ceremonies  to  the  great  satisfaction  of  the  people: 
A  councill  forthwith  were  chosen  out  of  such  who  had  faithfully  served  K.  William's  interest 
and  eudevoured  to  preserve  the  peace  of  the  province,  securing  His  Majesties  revenue 
(:  according  to  Act  of  assembly  :)  by  two  orders  N"  10.  wiiich  were  abused  by  pamphletts  N"  ]  I 
and  others  tearing  and  defacing  the  sanu' :  one  of  which  actore  is  taken,  and  by  his  example 
the  rest  are  suppressed,  'i'iie  next  step  was  to  settle  the  Magistracy  and  appoint  Com"  of 
Judicature  in  the  respective  counties  according  to  our  Laws,  and  proceeded  to  establish  the 
Militia  in  all  which  eiuiiH'ercnt  success  attends  us,  not  questioning  to  settle  all  things  in 
reasonable  metltod  considering  our  circumstances,  so  that  JNiiijes''"  fort  and  this  City  with  other 
parts  of  the  province  may  be  supported,  and  contingent  expences  may  be  defrayed  out  of 
revenue,  which  we  are  resolved  to  collect  (tliough  we  are  sensible  of  great  opposicon :) 
according  to  His  Majestys  requirenu'uts,  and  as  our  thity  enjoyes  us — When  S'  Edmund 
Andros  was  here  with  Seer'''  Randolph,  most  of  the  Records,  Bookes,  papers,  and  seale  which 
belonged  to  this  province  were  transmitted  to  Boston,  Whereby  we  are  incaj)acitated  to 
present  your  Lordship  with  such  a  state  of  things  as  heconu-s  the  case,  and  our  duty,  having 
adventured  to  make  a  new  seale  lor  the  province,  altering  the  Duke  of  York's  coronet,  and 
placing  the  Crowne  of  England  in  its  stead.  Nothing  can  abate  our  service,  except  the  want 
of  25  Canon  of  24""  Calaber,  firelock  niusketts,  J'islolls,  Randeliers  150""  powder,  nuitcli, 
Handgranadoes,  Bayonetts,  Crowfeet  &'  with  40"'  weight  of  nniskett  bullets  in  case  the  French 
visit  us  in  the  spring  which  might  be  expected,  and  ho|)e  his  >hije8ties  will  aflbrd  the  same  p' 
some  small  vessell,  forthwith  untill  further  resolutions  are  taken  coiu'crning  us  as  to  his  princely 
wisdonie  shall  seeme  meet. 

R'  Reverend  Lord. 

Since  the  foregoing  (:  by  stopping  a  letter  carrier  hound  for  boston  who  took  in  Adversary's 
packett  at  Coll:  Morris  his  howse  who  is  a  quaker  at  convenient  distance  from  New  York: 
the  said  Morris  bath  entertained  and  counti'uanc'd  that  ]iarty  with  great  t'ncouragements  e\t'r 
since  these  Kevolucions:)  have  obtained  sevcrall  letters  under  N"  1~'.  whereby  Your  Lordshipp 
may  perceive  the  horrible  devices  they  can  invent,  as  is  particularly  expressed  in  Coll:  Bayard 


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letter  to  John  West'  of  a  plot  to  Mii.ssa.ro  Mieni  on  New  YearH  day,  wl  iili  should  be  told  him 
by  Van  Cortiands  wife  who  he  terms  the  Mayoreb.v,  whereupon  we  found  out  said  Bayard  and 
seized  him,  but  on  notice  thereof,  said  Cortlandt  and  his  wife  fled,  wiiither  not  yet  knowne  with 
otlier  particulars  wickedly  suggested  and  his  reflections  on  those  of  Loston  in  des{)ight  of  His 
Majesties  Royall  approbation  of  wliat  they  have  done  with  j)urport  to  blacken  us  at  home,  but 
wlien  he  came  t)efore  us  would  not  owne  any  of  his  writings  which  wee  can  sutKciently  prove 
upon  him  —  The  otlier  person  most  dangerous  was  W™  Nicolls  whose  letters  are  under  the 
same  N"  12.«  the  one  taken  with  the  carrier,  the  other  fouiul  in  his  [jocket,  the  first  directed  to 
Farwell  u  notorious  criminall  at  Boston,  the  other,  threatens.  Pistolling,  poysonning,  ponyarding 
ettc  the  posterity  of  the  Commander  Lcisler  who  likewise  would  not  owne  any  of  said  papers 
although  taken  und»"r  such  evident  circumstances,  both  which  persons  wee  doubt  not  but  to 
eon'li^nly  punish  :  The  other  letter  was  written  by  said  Coll:  Bayard  and  indited  for  Major 
Brockholi's  a  protest  Papist  and  hath  been  of  Coll:  Dougans  and  8'  Ednnind  Andres's  councill 
whereby  your  Lordship  niiiy  perceive  what  correspondence  there  is  yet  betweene  them,  and 
numy  oth  ,rs  by  virtue  of  their  fonner  commissions  ride  armed  in  an  hostill  manner  encouraging 
the  people  to  rebi^llion,  wliome  ww  doubt  not  but  in  short  time  to  surpresse,  having  had  such 
good  successe  in  this  City  that  most  of  the  suspected  are  fled  into  the  next  colony  amongst  the 
Quakers;  what  their  further  proceedings  will  be  time  will  teach  — Trusting  in  God  and  our 
Loyall  forces  to  quash  all  their  attempts,  nor  doubting  but  such  persons  who  have  been  the 
instrunu-nts  of  our  miseryes  and  oppressions  shall  be  prevented  from  obtaining  [ilaces  agaiue 
whereby  they  may  be  impower'd  to  revenge  themselves  (:  as  the  said  Bayard  by  his  letter:)  is 
in  expectation  — 

The  Expectation  wee  have  of  His  Majesties  gracious  acceptance  of  what  according  to  our  duty 
and  capacityes  wee  have  done  already  iiud  shall  proceed  in,  through  Your  Lordship's  assistance 
under  Cod  being  our  soli!  dej)eu(lcnce,  wee  doubt  not  but  to  acquitt  ourselves  as  beconu-th 
true  Christians,  Loyall  subjects  and  faithful  to  His  Majesties  interest,  the  peace  and  tranquility 
of  this  province  — praying  for  Your  Lordship's  long  life  and  everlasting  happynesse,  subscribe 

Itight  Reverend  Lord 
Your  Lord'"  most  obedient  servants 

and  suppl'"  in  behalfc  of  the  rest, 
(signed).  Jacdu  Li:i.sM;it 

P'  U:  La  Muv^ 
JoiiA\xi:s  Bi;ii.\ii;aii' 
Benjamin  BLAOfiu 
Sa.mlei,  Pi.aats^ 

Jacuij  MiLiiouNn  .Secr'^ 

'  S.'C  ]Kist  p.  6(!1.  .loiiN  Wtxr  wiH  n|i|ioliilcMl  l.y  fiiniTiior  Amlros,  SoiTctary  to  tliu  I'roviiicu,  I'liTk  to  the  Court  of 
Am-M-K,  unci  ('l,rk  t..  tlj.'  lily  ..f  Niw-Voik,  on  OitolnT  tl,  KiSO.  Cotmiiisniuiia,  Onhri,  lic,  1C80-1682,  p.  ft.  lie  Win 
piipiiKciliMl  hy  .lolin  Spriins;,  iik  I'roviiuiiil  Scciclury,  in  Anjjiwt,  ItSS.'t,  soon  after  wliieh,  tlii^  t'ourt  of  Assizes  was  uliolisli,  ,1 ; 
but  li(!  nliiined  llin  olVioi.  of  Town  Clerk.  On  the  2Bth  of  Oetoher,  ltlS4,  he  nmrrieil  Anne,  .hiUKhter  "f  Thomas  Ilu.lyanI, 
Lieutenant  (iovernor  of  Xew-.ler8e_v.  See  Lieensc  in  Nm-i'ork  Cnhnial  J/(iii«Jcn>(j,  XXXIV.  On  tlic  return  of  his 
patron,  Amlros,  to  power,  Wkmt  necouipnnie.1  him  to  Boston,  anil  farnj.il  from   Itan.lolph  his  olliee  of  Secretary,  in  whi.-li 

eapaeily  he    "exiorleil  wliat   fees  he  phnse.l  to   the  j;reat  oppression   of  the  | pie."     He  ai.leil  tims   in   ren.leriic);  the 

>,-overnnient  o.iious  (llutchinxm't  MuKM.himllt,  I.,  ;if,H,  Sf.lt,  37'.i);  ami  when  Amlros  was  overtlirown,  \Vi>t  was  also  sei/.^l 
nml  thrown  into  the  castle  at  lioston.  lii/firld'H  Acaiunt  of  llie  laic  limdution  in  \ew/:'iiiil,im!,  t.  Many  partienlars  of  the 
I'harges  against  him  are  t,'iven  in  7'Ae  Jifrr,l„lion  in  AVin  Kii,//,in,l  .hutliii,;!.  (/•'•/r.-c'*  llhlnr'mil  Tritrts,  W .)  Whether  he 
aeeompanieil  An.lros  to  KuKlaml  or  not,  we  ejinin>l  say.     His  wife  survived  him.  as  ajipeara  liy  note,  ante  p.  Hil. — Eu. 

"  See  post   p.  i!(12.  >  ,N,,y.  <  VKiiMiiUt  '  Staais.— Ed. 

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Colonel  Bai/imr^  Order  to  Captains  Be  Peyster  and  Be  Bmyn. 

[  New-Tork  Peprra,  B.  II.  S84.  ] 

To  Cap'"  Abram  de  Peyster  and  Capt"  John  de  Bruyn  Commanders  of  two  respective 
companies  of  tlie  train  Bands  in  New  York  to  be  communicated  to  tiie  rest  of  the 
Commission  Officers. 

Gentlemen ! 

Whereas  Jacob  Leyseler  and  some  of  his  associates  have  in  a  most  hostile  and  illegal 
manner,  invaded  their  Majesties  fort  at  New  York,  and  withall  unliinged  and  subverted  all 
manners  of  Government  by  law  Established  within  the  Citty  of  New  York  and  some  parts 
adjacent,  not  having  the  least  shaddow  of  authority  from  our  Gracious  Soveraignes  King 
William  and  Queen  Mary  soe  to  doe ;  I  therefore  concidering  the  obligation  lying  upon  niee 
by  the  severall  commissions,  as  being  one  of  the  councill  of  this  their  Majesties  dominion,  and 
CoUonel  of  the  Regiment  of  the  train  Bands  in  New  York  both  from  the  Crowne  of  England, 
neither  of  which  (notwithstanding  the  said  invasion  insurrection  or  other  troubles):  wau  any 
wayes  vacated  or  superceeded,  I  find  it  to  bee  my  present  duty  to  the  Crowne  of  England,  and 
do  hereby  strictly  require  and  command  you  and  each  of  you,  tliat  you  uppon  Imediat  sight 
hereof  desist  from  any  wayes  councelling  aiding  assisting  or  abetting  the  illegall  proceedings  of 
the  said  Jacob  Leyseler  and  his  associates;  and  not  to  sufter  any  of  the  soulders  under  your 
command  to  be  made  use  of  or  employed  uppon  any  service  whatsoever  of  the  said  Leyseler 
either  in  the  said  fort  or  elce  where  as  being  most  pernicious,  dangerous,  and  contrary  to  tins 
peace  of  our  Soveraigne  Lord  and  Lady  King  William  and  Queen  Marv  their  crown  and 
dignity — but  that  you  come  and  each  of  you  together  with  the  Souldiers  under  your  command 
(:as  in  duty  bound:)  do  give  all  obedience  to  the  lawfull  commands  of  the  civill  Gover' 
established  by  law  and  in  particular  to  those  of  the  Justices  of  the  peace  commissionated  by 
the  Governour  S"'  Edmund  Andros,  by  vertue  of  letters  pattent  from  the  Crown  of  P^ngland  as 
being  our  supranie  power  which  said  commissioners  I  find  and  do  averre  to  be  in  full  force ; 
notwithstanding  the  Imprisonment  ( :  yea  death  :)  of  any  Governour  that  granted  the  same,  he 
being  only  an  inferior  officerof  the  Crowne  and  the  Commissions  being  maters  of  record;  and 
therefore  you  shall  faithfully  performe  their  said  lawfull  conunands  as  feare  it  shall  bee  in  the 
power  soo  to  doe,  and  at  all  times  bear  good  faith  and  allegiance  to  their  sacred  Majesties  as 
you  will  answer  the  contrary  at  your  pcrills  —  Ciiven  under  my  hand  and  scale  att  Albany  this 
20"'  of  October  in  the  first  year  of  the  reigne  of  our  Soveraigne  Lord  and  Lady  King  William 
and  Queen  Mary  A.  D°  1GS9. 

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AfUhvit^  concerning  the  agreement  of  Andro.'i  with  tlie  Indians. 

I  Now-york  Fapon,  B.  II.  "m.  J 

Deposition  of  Barent  Witt. 

ll""  August  1689, 
I  have  understand  by  a  sacliim  Indian  of  Wesiteskek  called  Wessecanow,  about  five  weeks 
past,  that  Governour  Andros  last  yeare  when  he  was  in  the  Government  of  New  Yorke  did 
promise  him  a  brib  of  twelf  pounds  to  be  ready  with  a  Company  of  Indians  so  many  as  he 
conld  get  at  Manhatans  Island  in  the  month  of  April  then  said  Andros  should  come  witli  five 
hundred  men  to  attc-k  the  place  or  citty  of  New  York  and  then  the  Indian  did  give  him  the 
said  Andros  a  belt  of  Wampum  and  the  said  Andros  did  ofler  the  said  Indian  the  twelf  pound 
promised  but  the  Indian  did  refuse  to  receive  it  till  the  thing  sliould  be  effected  upon  which  the 
one  did  give  to  the  other  their  hands  as  a  signe  to  Joyne  together  in  the  designe  to  be 
executed  — I  declare  also  that  at  Weskeskek  upon  the  land  of  M'  Fredrik  Philips  where  I  live 
several  canows  with  strangers  being  French,  came  from  Albany  who  brought  severall  newes 
from  Canada  and  that  some  ships  were  arrived  there  as  they  affirme  and  doe  goe  to  New  York 
mid  returne  back  again.  I  declare  also  that  two  Indian  Squas  did  say  to  me  when  the  Indians 
where  mighty  high  in  their  actions  that  the  Indians  had  a  desigue  of  warr  against  the  Euglish 
which  I  acquaiuted  to  M'  Fredrick  Phillips  who  laught  at  ittakeing  no  notice  thereof  and  saith 
It  was  foolish  to  be  aflraid  aud  I  declare  that  my  wife  did  say  she  was  threatened  she  would 
be  the  first  which  should  be  burnt  in  case  the  French  should  take  the  place  because  she  was  a 
protes'.,  nt.  the  premisses  — I  Barreiit  Witt  am  ready  to  declare  upon  oath. 
Sworne  before  me.        Beeckman  Justice 


Deposition  of  Thomas  MoUenax. 

I  underwritten  Thomas  Mollenax  Inhabitant  of  West  Chester  old  Sixty  years  and  upward 
doe  declare  that  an  Indian  Sachim  of  Weskeskek  called  Wessecanow  did  say  and  boast,  that  he 
had  received  from  S'  Fduiuud  Andros  as  by  his  demonstration  I  could  perceive,  riboui,  fourteen 
pounds  value  in  bits  and  Wampume,  to  be  in  readiness  at  Manathans  Island,  about  the  lime 
that  the  come  was  to  be  planted  which  is  about  Aprill  to  observe  the  Commands  of  .said  S' 
Kdnnuid  Andros  and  to  be  at  his  service  with  his  men  as  witnesse  my  hand  in  New  York  the 
14.  day  of  August  iOS'J. 

tj  ,    r  T.  Tho;  Mollenax. 

bworne  before  me — Beeckma.v  Justice. 


Deposition  of  Richard  Shute. 

I  underwritten  Richard  Shute  of  East  Chester  old  about  sixty  seven  yeares  doe  declare  that 
an  Indian  Sachim  called  Wessecanow,  did  say,  that  S'  Edmund  did  promise  or  give  to  him  a 
considerable  sum  of  Wampume  and  belts  to  destroy  the  Christians  utterly,  as  by  his  speech 
aud  three  notions  with  his  armes  and  hands  exprest,  which  he  seriously  declared,  without  to  be 
required  or  desir-/d  thereunto  in  the  i)resence  of  me  and  my  wife  being  past  as  he  declared  of 
Coll:  Marris  his  iiouse,  as  witnesse  my  hand  the  U"- of  August  ICS'.).— the  premisses  past  tenn 
weekes  agoe  or  thereabouts. 

^  ,    r  ^  Richard  Shute 

.^worne  before  me         Beeckman  Justice. 


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0(iO  NEW-YOIMC  COLONIAL  MANUSCUIPTS. 

Affidavit  of  Amfn'e^  Grevemet  an<l  George  Brewerfon. 

[  New- York  rniii-m,  II.  II.  i<0.  ] 

The  depositions  of  Ainlries  Crcvornpt  aged  thirty  yenra  and  George  Brewerton 
ngcd  twenty  four  years  or  thereahouts,  ninixe  oatli  upon  tiie  holy  Evangelists 
and  say  : — 

That  on  the  6""  day  of  February  IC.Sj  tiie  said  (Sreveraet  arrived  at  New  York  from  Virginia 
with  liis  vessell,  and  forthwith  addressed  himself  to  Francis  Niiliolson  then  Lieu*  (iover'  to  pay 
respects  according  to  custonie,  who  asked  him  what  news  was  in  Virginia  to  which  the  said 
Graveraet  replied,  tiiat  possihly  his  honour  niigiit  liavj'  ihe  :iaiue  here,  who  said  that  he  heard 
that  King  James  had  undouhted  news  of  the  invasion  hy  Holland  and  not  else.  Whereupon 
said  Greveraet  told  him  that  (he  news  in  \irginia  was  that  the  Prince  of  Orange  was  laiuU-d 
with  an  Army  at  Torhay  in  England:  the  said  .\icliois(m  in  a  great  passion  replyed :  Damme 
you  what  do  you  Bay  :  the  dei)onent  repeated  the  same  he  iiad  said  before:  Then  he  asked 
him,  the  said  (ireveract  where  the  King  was,  who  answered  that  he  heard  he  was  at  Salisbury 
plaine,  lie  then  said  there  was  hurrying  place  enough  for  him  aiul  his  people  with  him,  saying, 
hath  he  not  had  an  example  of  iM()nnu)uth,  1  camuit  believe  it,  if  it  is  so  the  very  prentice 
boyes  of  London  will  drive  him  out  againe  —  forbidding  the  said  (Jrevereat  strictly  to  divulge 
the  same  to  any  one  —  About  (>  or  7  dayes  afterwards  the  news  c.^me  by  way  of  Maryland  to 
Cap'  Leisler  of  New  York,  and  the  said  Nicholson  scut  (he  dcpoueu)  (ieorge  hrewerton  (l)eing 
his  clerk:)  to  said  (ireveraet  severall  times  to  give  what  he  had  declared  in  writing,  at  last  he 
went  with  the  said  (ieorge  lirewerton  to  the  Fort,  coming  into  the  Lieu'  (ioveruours  cliandier 
where  be  woidd  force  him  the  Crcverael  to  give  what  he  had  formerly  declared  under  his  hand 
and  scale  with  all  its  particulars  which  he  scrupl.  ,1,  hut  said  if  he  would  examine  him  before 
bis  council!  he  would  declare  all  he  could  remeud)er,  on  which  lie  swore  bilti  riy  Ihreatning  to 
run  him  through,  being  much  altered  in  his  countenance,  sfialcliing  up  a  booke  (not  knowing 
what  it  was  as  Ihe  deponents  conceive:)  and  swore  that  be  would  cut  oil'  the  deponents  ears 
(vi/'  the  said  (Jraveraet's:)  if  he  should  hear  that  he  had  declared  to  any  one  otherwise  than 
the  said  news,  but  at  present  would  be  <iuiel  and  ordered  said  Jlrewcrton  to  write  it  in  order 
to  send  it  to  S'  Edmund  Andros. 

.Sworne  Dec'  i:(,  KiS!).  before  Ihe  Lieu"  (Jovernour  and  Comicill. 

Jacou  Mii.noiiNK  Secretary 
Present — Lii:i '  ( ioviut.Mu  it 

J'lKTKK    J)'l.AM)V 

SAMria.i-  SrAA.s 
Bunm:   Ki.AiKii': 
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Colotid  Jhnjard  to  Mr.  Johii,    Went. 


[  \cw-Y(irk  riipcre,  I!.  II.  iM.  ] 


11.  Jiiiuiary  lO;;  Now  Yoik 


Sir. 

Yesterday  I  recrived  by  Jn»  Perry  your's  of  the  2S".  of  Do."  who  wns  too  cnn.full  uh  to  leav.. 
them  att  Coll:  Aforris  at  his  first  i-oming.  for  othcrwiHe  they  would  have  fallen  in  the  linnds  of 
our  I'hilistians  who  open  all  letler.s,  and  keep  then,  at  di.serelion  — I  wrote  von  lately  on  the 
a"  inst:  by  the  way  of  llhoade  Island  under  eov.-r  of  M'  I,oyd  („  which  erave  referenee,  sinee 
that  time  I  must  remaine  under  my  old  eonlignement,  whieh  I  prefere  before  any  that  the 
Arch  Kehell  and  his  hellish  ernt!  may  impo.se  upon  mee  — M"  Mayores  was  this 'day  with 
mee  to  give  an  nceount  of  a  damned  plot  that  M^-  AFayor  yesterday  discovered,  in  which,  ,m  New 
Years  day  last  it  had  been  most  wickedly  resolved  to  massacre  live  or  six  of  the  Chief 
inhabitants,  in  which  number  our  Mayor  mid  my.self  were  included  if  possible  to  be  loiiud,  but 
by  some  intervalls  being  discovered  where  prevented  (as  it  is  now  said)  by  the  arch  Kebell 
liimHelfe.  I  shall  not  trouble  you  now  with  many  particulars  of  our  late  sulferings  since  Cap"' 
Lodevieh  tells  mee  he  desigiies  for  your  parts  and  intends  to  depart  next  nuMiiing  to  wliome  1 
eravc  referenee.  VVe  have  no  post  from  .\lhany  &  I  Isler,  but  .-.xp.-ct  the  same  daily  and  .loubi 
not  of  their  loyalty.  I  wisht  wee  had  hut  proportionable  lu'ie  a  siillici,.nt  number  to  snrpressi^ 
the  rebells  but  our  people  are  most  parte  to  much  frighted,  wherefore  we  must  with  patience 
wnite  for  redre.sse  by  the  arrivall  of  a  (iovernour,  which  Cod  give  maybe  very  speedily,  since 
severall  of  our  patienees  can  hardly  bear.-  the  insolencieH  and  abn.scs  any  longer- 
lam  likewise  much  troubled   that  your  usurpers  of  til.'  Cov.'rnincnt  continue  still   in  their 

severities  which  1  hope  may  relume  upon  their  owne  heads  in  due  time  with  a  witnessi 

I  thank  you  for  the  new  supply  of  the  printed  pajiers  which  1  have  sent  to  several  (Jenlienu'ii 
for  their  perusal:  Your  new  upstarts  sent  als.ui  a  pan'cll  of  them  (as  1  am  informed:)  to  our 
Ma/.enello  and  witliail  desired  him  to  procure  what  accusations  soever  against  his  K.xeccll'''  and 
the  rent  of  your  friemis  in  which  you  need  not  l.i  doubt,  but  he  and  his  erue  have  l)een  active 
beyond  the  b.muds  of  hoii.'sty,  lor  I  have  witnesses  snllicient  to  prove  that  (un-  .Mathias  a 
servant  or  Souhlier  who  has  liv.-d  upwards  of  two  years  by  S--  Kdumnd  Andros  has  declared 
for  the  truth  on  the  watch,  that  Leiseler  had  emlevoured  to  perswade  him  (l.r  to  sweare  that 
said  S"-  Kdmuml  was  a  papist  otli-ring  him  -Jl.  Shill'  or  \.  crowiies  in  hand  with  a  promise  not 
to  want  as  long  as  he  should  live  — 1  have  endevoured  to  find  out  the  .said  .Nhitlhias,  but  has 
been  impo,ssilile  for  mee,  to  s.'iid  an  allidavit  of  it  uiuh-r  oath  wliicli  I  still  shall  be  niindl'iil  ol, 
as  I  can  but  liiid  him  out.  I  hope  and  doubt  not  but  I  may  be  able  to  answer  your  desire 
relating  the  remitling  of  th.'  ellects  Ibr  the  .iH)0.  you  have  taken  up,  unlesse  wee  should  be 
soe  uniiappy  as  to  continue  long  under  this  slavish  and  tirauicall  power,  whi.li  I  shall  consult 
with  .M'  Walk.'r  at  his  arrivall  to  lie  elfected  in  the  best  manner  — I  dimbt  not  hut  the  Uebbells 
liere  have  endevoured  (:  as  imicli  in  them  lyes),  if  possible  to  stain. ■  my  repute  at  home  to 
rover  their  wickednesses,  which  I  desire  if  occassion  shall  oU'er  to  viiidi.'at.'  against  am  lals.^ 
nml  ealnmniouH  asperlimis,  and  to  give  hiicIi  lucounl  of  any  ileiueanor  as  Iriitli  and  y.mr 
experience  has  biiind  me  to  bee.  I  had  desired  Capt"  Ni.lmls.ui  bv  ^V  Sliirman  if  pi.ssible  t.i 
purchase  or  pidciiie  for  mee  a  commission  I.m-  the  .•.illectors  employ  here,  to  be  in  s.mie  manner 
revenged  for  the  alfronl  I  received  in  that  ( Mlice  from  the  Keb.'lls,  whi.li  if  not  .lisposed  of 
before  your  arrivall  ( :  ns  I  dniihl  n.ii  but  it  wjl!  :  !  prav  l'Ivc  Im!!!  v.sur  !!H..-.!y.!:!!!C!>  >li:  jsi!;-  'jhr,' 
be  Himuld  exceed  my  or.lers  which   was  to  |iay     fl'o.  sterling  upon  the  first  ailvice  I  iihould 


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ri'ceive  of  the  obtainiiif!;  of  tlio  same,  I  say  tlio'  he  should  exceed  4:40  or  i'50  luoie  whieh 
please  to  be  iiiindful  of  and  as  for  your  coneerii  — I  shall  not  he  wanting  to  eontribiite  my 
endevours,  as  1  could  be  able  to  do  for  my  owne  — Cap""  D'J'eyster  was  not  willing  to  accept 
of  the  mortgage  for  his  security  wherefore  1  was  iorced  to  be  his  paymaster  for  M'  Winder's 
debts  as  I  had  promised,  wherefore  I  hope  M"  Winder  will  take  more  care  to  set^  me  repaid 
since  I  did  engage  myselfe  out  of  nicer  kindnesse  and  much  in  respecte  to  yourselfe  us  liis 
brother-in-law  to  whome  he  faithfully  promised  to  give  such  security  ettc. 


To  John  West  Esq' 
at  Boston  these. 


N.  Bayard 


Mr.    Will/am  Mc/iofh  to  Mr.  George  FareiveU. 

[New-York  I'npera,  II.  II.  «^2.  ] 

My  dear  Friend. 

Terry  got  hither  on  Smiday  last  but  it  was  yesterday  before  your  letter  of  the  29'"  past 
came  to  hand,  he  thinking  titt  to  leave  all  private  letters  att  Coll:  Morris's  to  prevent  Leisler's 
inspection,  I  write  this  notwithstanding  your  aduicc  of  departing  within  a  week,  (h-signing 
if  you  are  so  iiajipy  as  to  be  delivered  out  of  the  hands  of  tliose  unreasonable  men,  that  it 
shall  follow  you,  as  well  to  mind  you  of  your'  friendship,  as  to  let  you  know  our  coiuliiion 
here  and  the  sentiments  of  your  friends;  I  have  not  received  any  letters  from  Boston  by  this 
opportunity,  but  your  Capf  Palmer  wrote  formerly  to  me  to  procure  him  some  money,  but  it 
lay  not  in  my  power  to  raise  if ;  I  have  had  an  ill  finu"  of  it  ever'  since  the  curst  convention 
of  the  colonies,  nor  can  you  believe  its  mended  by  any  thing  has  lately  liapened,  I  sold 
Cnpt"  Palmer's  Sloope  but  was  forced  to  take  bond  for  the  mony  payable  in  three  months  and 
have  not  received  as  yet  n  farthing  of  it,  yet  was  glad  to  get  (piit  of  her  at  any  rate,  I  shall 
on  one  side  one  another,  and  severall  others  watching  for  her 

to  lay  their  attachements  for  the  same  reason,  and  course  of  the  law  here  is  none,  of  which 
pray  with  my  service  to  VwyiX"  I'almer  intorme  him,  nor  think  because  he  is  in  adversity,  1  am 
unmindful  of  him  for  J  vow  to  Almighty  (iod,  1  would  willingly  serve  him  in  any  thing  1  can  — 
The  Negro  Hobin  I  leave  at  my  Fathers  at  Cowneck  aflirming  him  mine  fo  avoid  all  their 
claimes  and  jjretences,  Cornell,  its  true,  owes  the  Judge  some  money,  but  he  is  so  plagued 
with  the  Hempsted  mens  di'inands,  that  a  j/^le  may  as  soon  be  had  of  a  whore  as  any  cash 
from  him,  it  being  naturall  for  all  men  to  attend  self  preservation,  and  that  incorrigeable 
brutish  coxcomb  Leisler  i,^  here,'  our  drspott  backt  by  the  insipid  mobile's,  Delanoy,  Milborn, 

'  Our.    A>.r}Wi  r../..n.ci/ .IAin».,r./,M,  .KXXVI.  —  Ki..  '  Kv-ry  hour*.    Ibitl 

•  The  |>rp.M..li,iK  t.ii  lii.,»,if  Him  .LhuhmmI  in  Hi..  v,.\,y  in  A™  •  )Wi   ^■Mni„l  Mnnu^ript,,  XX.WI,,  in  tli,'  S.M.MnryV 
nfflci-,  niiil  tliiip: 

•■  I  .ol.l  Cui.t   P,,l,n.T.  .li.np,.  tmt  w«.  foprr,!  l„  i,,ko  |,„,i<l  for  111..  Mi.infv  |.nv,il.l..  in  a  i....nll.i.  iiii.l  li»v..  n..t  reo.!  *.•  y,.|.  n 

i>  fiirll.inK  ..f  it  yt  wan  g\m\  U,  I.h  ri.l..  ,if  h.r  >,l  .nr  r«le.     i  .l.nil  |  I,,)  ,.»  ,.„.■  ..i.l...  »n.|  .innl i»,  ,.n  iinullur.  «n.l  ..  v.rull 

n!l,..r,  WBt.liing  f„r  li,r  l„  lay  tli.ir  nltnrl,n,..nt^  f„r  Hi.,  mimc  r...i..M,  ll„.  n.^n,  Ii.,l,ln  i  i..„v,.  „|  „,v  f„,l...r,  at  C.w  NVok 
nffirmin,!  Iilni  ...yno  to  avui.l  all  lli..ir  .Inini.  an.l  pr.l.i.r..^     (■..rn..)!  il..  tr.i..  ..w...  tli..  .In,l«,.  ...ni..  m,;'„y  Imt  l.o  i..  ,„  |,I„ku,.,I 

with  II...  Il,.m|.,tr«.l  ni..n,  .l,.n.an.l,  lli«l  «  ,. „,„y  »,  „,.,„  i,„  |„„,  |,,„„  „  ^,,„r,.  ,,  „,y  ,,„.,,  f,,„„  i,;,,,  ^^  ,„,i„^  ,„„„^^|| 

fi.r  all  ni..n  lo  ntl.n.l  wlf,.  |.r-..  rvi.ti,.i.  an.l  ...nn...  ..f  y,-  |j..v  h.r..  i..  i..>n.'  ..f  wl.i,  I.  fray  will.  ...v  S.rvio.  I.>  ('«,.l..  l'« r 

lnf..rm..  hi...  n.>rll.in.'l(  I,..,..!.!,,.  I.,'.  i„  \,h,.r.i|y  |  «».  uni..in.ir..ll  .,f  l.iii.  f,.r  1  v„w  I..  Almiuhl  v  ^,,,1.  I  w„ul,l  willinjjlv 
Jvr»..  l.im  in  any  tiling  1  run.     Tiinl  rri^ihl,.  Iirnli.!.  r.i«.'.,n.l.  I,.i»l.r  i«  li..rc"  .»r,  —  Kl.. 


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Edsiill,  Cuyler,  Jan  Pdioutten,  youiifr  HciKliick  tlie  Baker,  an,'  otliors  not  worth  tlic  naming  are 

his  counsell.     The  villain  gives  himself  the  title  of  Lieu'  CJov^     out  of  hell  certainly  never  was 

such  a  pack  of  ignorant,  scandalous,  false,  [nialitious]  impudent,  impertinent  rascalls  herded 

together,  they  are  the  shame  and  infamy  of  all  that  may  he  called  (Jovern'.    They  took  up  Phillip 

Franek  lately  and  kept  him  iiO  dayes,  for  the  most  part  of  which,  they  denyed'the  accession  of 

nny  one  whatsoever  to  him,  at  last  upon  humhle  suhmission  they  let  him  out  and  he  is  now 

gone  towards  London'  where  we  heare  — prentice  is,  Smick,  Jeremy  Tuthill  and  myself  they 

threaten  to  serve  up  with  the  same  sauce,     tliis  makes  me  to  keep  my  house  and  not  stirr  out 

except  privately  and  well  armed  ;     that  miscreant  Leslier  is  growne  to  that  hight  of  arrogance, 

that  he  threatens  to  plunder  the  houses  of  those  who  will  not  allow  his  authority  to  he  legal 

and  insolently  allirms,  whose  head  soever  he  pleases  to  send  for  siiail  he  brought  him  the  hour 

he  commands  it.     1  think  our  hoggs  are  hrought  to  a  fair  market,     a  decree  is  issued  some 

dales  since  for  a  thanksgiving  to  [for]  their  Maj""  success  but  more  especially  for  the  well 

setlement  of  this  province,  with  what  frontless  confidence  can  those  [{'aititls]  daily  shnnnn 

with  the  Eternall  being,  we  must  call  the  Almighty  a  lyar  to  his  very  face,  and  j.raise  him  for 

that  most  we  want,  and   their  .Miij'>'  names  must  be  used  as  a  security  to   their  shameless 

villanyes  and  (.])i)ressions ;     1  doubt  your  holidays  are  somewhat  of  tlie  same  nature.     This  is 

fit  to  confirm  Athiests,  to  see  the  worhl  conmiitted  to  such  I'liaetous  (:  tho'  tniely  that  name  is 

too  good  for  those  Fopps:).     In  passion  I  could  say  witii  the  I'oet :  can  he  from  his  so  hifly 

thrmie  behold,  such  villains  prosper  and  his  thunder  hold.  Can  he  with   [lightning]  striken 

senceless  tree  ettc.     lUil  what  shall  we  say,  no  man  can  see  good  or  evill  by  all  that  is  before 

him.     NuiKimm  siKrmsu  nrsal  honisiinn;  if  vertue  were  not  an  inestimable  reward  in  herself, 

mankind  were  frustrate  in  any  further  expectations,  successe  and  sliee  are  sehlom.'  concomitants! 

yet  its  that  gives  true  sjjlen.lor  to  all  actions  tho'  probably,  I  doubl^  take  her  to  be  dresst  in  the 

same  imbit  as  some  of  my  neighbours  doe—  I  have  l.'t  you  know  mid  doubtless  ycm'l  imderstand 

from  all  hands  in  what  a  wretched  condition  here  we  are  reduced  to,  you  now  being  gone  or 

going  li)r  Kngland,  1  conjure  you  by  all  those  endearments  and  friendships  have  past  between 

us,  by  your  love  to  justice,  humanity  and  vertue,  and  your  aversu)n  to  rebellion,  hypocrisie, 

false  /.cal.  and  villainy,  that  you  he  and  remain  a  morlall,  diligent,  inveterate  and  uiireconsilable 

•'" '}■  '"  I^eslier  and  all  his  adherents,  and  b.  ing  arrived  in  Kiigland,  whether  the  (ireat  Cod 

send  you  safe,  that  you  use  all  the  interest  you  can  make  by  your  friends  and  otherwise  to  get 
tliose  Ifogues  remov.'d  and  left  lo  the  severity  of  the  law  — that  they  may  be  an  example  to  all 
rebells,  hir  the  liiliire  — This  boon  anil  favi;  ..  I  begg  of  you  with  as  much  earnestness  as  I 
would  my  own  life  or  prosperity  if  it  were  in  your  grant.  Let  me  hear  from  you  by  the  first 
alter  your  voyiige,  and  be  soe  kind  as  to  give  a  true  state  of  things  at  home.  I  intend  after  a 
few  dales,  to  leave  New  York  and  goe  into  the  country,  there  lo  slay  till  a  Coveriiour  arrives, 
or  some  alteration  happens,  which  (!od  of  his  mercy  send  speedily  to  our  relief 

(signed)  W.  Niciioi.i.s. 

New  York  .Ian'''  I  I.  |iis;(.  directed  lor  M'  Ceorge  Farewell' 
A  true  cojiie  Kxam*'  lM.  June  KliMi. 

(signed)  AitiiAii.   (JorvEiiNKiru. 

'  "N;  I.imiliin."  KtvYork  Culmiial  J/dnincn/iM,  XXXVI.— I'.n.  •  |  ,l,,iii,   l/,i,l, 

UMium  lAmcwtl.i    wii»  "III.  c.f  lliimu  « lio  wii^.  iiii|.ris„ii,'.l  nl  llic  l.i-iMiliiiif  ""(  "f  ill''  f.'V.iiiitioii  in   lUwIoii.     \U-  wif  Sir 

lyliuuii.l  A-  li-.w"  •ll.iiiH  V.  Hihl  wu»  ni-.ii...l  ,>f  l.ininit,  lo  Hi,    ,l.'.lnirii„ii  ,.f  Ih.'  |,ru|..Tl.v  «(  III.'  .ul.j.'.'t.  mli.)  ill.jtiilly  iu 

|.h.i...(.iiliii«  ili„«,.  « |,„  r.riii....|  li.  .■oii,|,|_v  Willi  ill,  ^mI  I,.»  i..^  AV..„/«/.'.ii  i»  SWi:,,;,!.!}!.!. Imliii.il,  p,  ii.   On  hi^  r.liirii  In  Alll.■ri..|^ 

' """■  ^"  "'"'*  ^'"f  li.  w'" f  f'"'  "O"  «|'l.<'iiil.'.i,  III  mill,  ,111..  ..r  III..  Kiii«'«  ,.<,iiii,.il  1,.  |,|.,i.,...iil,.  l,i...li.r  1111,1  his  aMocinlt.ii.— ICu, 


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Edicard  Ramhlpli  to  Major  BrocMoles. 

[Now-Vork  rujicra,  11.  T.  II.  390.] 

Letter  intercepted  by  Leisler  from  M'  Randolph  to  Major  Brockholls 

Common  Goal  Dec.  28.  1GS9. 

I  received  this  niorninfr  your  letter  of  y'  IS*"-  instant  by  w^"  I  find  that  your  rebbella  are  no 

changlings,  &  Leisler  and  his  partners  make  true  the  proverb,  sett  beggars  on  Jiorseback  and 

they  will  ride  to  y*'  Divell.     I  am  well  assured  y'  y'  letters  sent  by  Uiggs  ought  to  be  putt  in 

y'  bands  of  y'  Members  of  y"  Councill  and  y'  Justices  of  y'  peace ;  but  its  fallen  out  very 

unhappy  for  those  who  must  live  under  y=  fury  of  a  conceited  rabble.     Our  people  are  much 

concerned  to  know  what  to  do  with  us ;  they  know  if  they  send  us  home  &  have  nothing  to 

charge  upon  us,  'twill  not  sound  well  on  their  side.     Tiiey  meet  in  2  or  3  dayes,  they  adjourn, 

and  do  nothing  as  tliey  ought.     The  (ioverno'  and  wee  have  wrote  to  them  twise.     I  have 

wrot  2  letters  in  my  own  biisines,  &  their  wise  worshipps  give  us  no  answere;  they  are  at 

their  old  trade  of  wheedling  at  home,  and  delaying  us  here  in  hopes  to  gett  their  Charter ; 

expecting  y'  all  gent"  even  the  Lords  of  y  Council!  who  have  (brmerly  been  for  vacating  their 

Charter,  shall  be  putt  out  of  their  places.     The  Gov'  is  of  opinion  wee  shall  be  all  sent  speedily, 

but  2  or  3  sliipps  are  now  ready ;  they  have  embarg'd  them  for  their  pleasure.     Capt  George 

received  orders  to  go  for  England  and  convoy  home  y«  2  masts  ships,  arrived  at  Tiscataqua;  he 

has  laid  bis  ship  by  y"  wharfe,  taken  out  her  gunus  and  powder  (a  very  scare  (.-omodity  iiere)  I 

feare  be  will  meet  with  trouble  from  his  men,  when  he  cannot  keep  them  aboard,  and  y'  same 

men  who  made  them  mutiny  before,  are  as  ready  (as  ever)  to  y"  like  or  worse  damage  to  him 

and  bis  ship  upon  y"  lirst  occasion.     Sir,  God  send  us  well  to  England  ;  I  will  not  omitt  y' 

commands  relating  to  y'  pay  of  your  Companyes,  nor  any  thing  which  fills  in  my  power  to  be 

serviceable  to  your  coucerne  at  home  or  in  New  York.     My  humble  servu  e  to  y'  Lady'  and  to 

Col:  Bayard.     I  shall  be  glad  to  receive  a  letter  from  you  directed  to  mt;  at  y'  I'lantation 

Office.     Wishing  health  and  a  happy  settlement  to  your  I'rovince  and  to  all  your  allaires, 

I  am  S'  your  assured  friend  &  serv' 

Euw.  IUndolph. 
My  service  to  Coll:  Dongan  & 

Coll.  Smith  when  you  see  him 

To  Major  Brockholes  at 
New  York.     I'resent. 

'  Jiiiriou  Si».»NN.\  Siiiiii K.  a  X,w-  Yurk  JUHimeal  Sucitl^t  ColUcdont,  !.,  8»5.—  Ki.. 


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Their  Majefties  Province 

NEW  YORK 

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Lye  Under, 

By  the  Extravag-atn  and  Arhrtrary 
Proceedings  of  Jacob  Leyfier  and 
his  Accompljces. 


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THE  Reader  is  Jicrefy-  aJvertcfed^  That  the  Mutters  tantatned  in 
the  fdllowirig  JDeclsraticn  and  Narration ,  loerc  intmied  to  have 
been j>reJcnicd-totvc 'Mayor sCaurt in  Ti^tvf -York,  thc2ith  of  Janna- 
tylujtpaji,  b ut  that  the  Fury  <tn3  Fa£e  o/ thfslnfolent  Man  Leyiier, 
lous  grown  to  thathcigit^  that  ihe  Jay  before,  ly />/s  order,  feveralTcr- 
fovs  of  Note  were  tteUntlyfcixed    iind  divers  Houfes  broken  oj>en.  Jo  as 
itti/.ts  Tint  thought  fafe  To  proceed  in  Juch  Wiethe  J.      Rr  whith  rcn/on 
It's   iljM^M  veil  toPulliJhthc   fume,  for  tnformdfion  of  all  irto  trhofe 
hards  it  maj  come,  but.more  ejpieiallyfcr  the  benefit  of  ourjelloic  Inha  - 
lHants,  xcho  ureatujed  h  ^^^  J'^lf''  Pretentions  of  this  common  Tiolatcr 
of'eur  Laws  and  Libcrticr.    as  by  the  fcUowinfi   Narrative  will  pluinlj, 
appear:   Wherein    the  Courteous  Perufer  is  Jcfiredio  taf(e  notice,  it  hath 
been  our  great  Care  to  relan-  nolhmg  hut  Matters  of  Fact,  cf  which  v,e 
Have  fuhjlavtidl  Creilillc  P.yidcnets. 


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Out  of  the  deep  scuce  we  have  of  the  good  providence  of  Almighty  God,  in  their  Majpsties 
happy  accession  to  the  Imperial  Crown  of  Knghui.I,  &^  J,,  the  first  place  we,  in  a  most 
Christian  manner,  with  hearts  and  hands  lifted  up  to  Heaven  give  Glory  to  Almighty  God,  for 
this  so  happy  a  Revolution,  whereof  it  hath  pleased  the  most  High  to  appear  the  Principal 
Author.  In  the  next  place,  we  cannot  hut  declare  and  puhlish  to  the  world  our  hearty  and 
thankful  resentments  of  the  Nohle,  though  hazardous  Enterpri/.c  of  tlie  late  Prince  of  Orange, 
our  most  dread  Soveraign  King  of  England,  Scotland,  France  and  Irelan<l,  Defender  of  the 
Faith  &-  the  Nohle  Ileroe  of  this  Age,  lor  the  Protestant  Religion,  and  the  preservation  of  the 
Laws  &  Liherties  of  the  English  Nation  inviolated,  manifesting  herehy,  that  as  in  duty  bound, 
so  in  point  of  Gratitude,  we  can  do  no  less  than  didicate  our  Lives  and  fortunes  to  their 
Majesties  services,  with  our  most  serious  and  continued  prayers  for  their  .Majesties  long  and 
happy  Ileign  over  us,  being  well  satisfied  in  our  own  selves,  that  what  our  native  Land  so 
plentifully  enjoys  under  their  Reign,  to  wit,  the  Laws  and  Eiberties  of  the  English  Nation,  we 
(though  inhabiting  a  remote  part  of  their  Dominions)  shall  share  with  them  in  the  commou 
Propriety. 

In  consideration  whereof,  in  all  humble  and  obedient  manner  as  Dutiful  subjects  to  their 
Majesties,  and  well  wishers  to  this  their  Province  of  New  York,  we  can  do  no  less  than  in  the 
presence  of  Goo,  and  to  tlie  world,  declare  our  abhorr.'nce  and  dislike  of  the  unreasonable. 
Illegal  and  Arbitrary  proceedings  of  some  Men  inhabiting  with  us  in  this  their  Majestys 
Province  who  have  usurped  Authority  over  us. 

Against  all  such  proceedings  of  theirs  hereafter  faithfully  and  impartially  set  down  and 
against  them,  as  the  Actors  thereof,  we  do  hereby  publickly  de(;lare  and  protest. 

Now  to  the  end  th.-t  Reasonableness  of  this  our  Protestation  mav  npp.-ar  unto  all  to  whose 
hands  It  may  come,  we  count  ourselves  obliged  to  give  a  brief  recital  of  the  case  of  our  Late 
Lieutenant  (Jovernour  Francis  Ni.'holson,  for  the  more  peaceable  quiet  and  satisfactory 
governing  this  their  Majestys  Province. 

To  obviate  all  suspicion  of  Jealousies  that  might  arise  in  ill  affected  turbulent  spirits,  our 
said  Lieutenant  Governour  by  and  with  the  consent  of  so  many  of  the  Council  as  here  resided 
(upon  the  whispering  of  the  late  happy  change)  did  convene  together,  with  the  Mayor 
A  dermen  and  Connnon  Council  men  of  the  City  of  New  York,  with  all  tlie  Commission 
Ofhcersof  the  Militia  „f  this  City  and  Country;  at  which  convention  our  said  Lieutenant 
Governour  proposed  to  admit  of  part  of  the  Train-bands  of  this  Citv  and  CouiKv  to  fake  their 
turns  of  watching  and  warding  within  their  Majesties  Fort  under"  their  own  OHicers;  And 
further  ollered,  v.,th  the  advice  and  consent  of  his  Council  Civil  and  Military  Officers,  there 
met  and  asseml,h-d,  tluit  the  Customs  former',-  paid  by  the  Inhabitants  of  this  Province  should 
Hti  I  continue,  only  with  this  alteration,  that  whereas  formerly  it  was  expeml.-d  and  laid  out  in 
defraying  of  the  charges  of  the  Government,  &  Soldiers  in  pay  in  tlie  Garrison,  it  should 
thence  forward  be  imployed  in  the  forlifying  and  putting  this  City  in  a  iiosture  of  defence 
agamst  a  foreign  Emmiy.  on  which  the  weltine  and  safety  of  this  Province  so  much  depends. 

In  pursuance  of  the  same  an  order  issued  forth  from  the  sai.l  convention,  signed  bv  the 
Lieutenant  (;oven.o..r,  his  Council,  the  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  this  City,  ami  most  of  the 
t.ommission  Olfuvrs  of  the  Militia  none  shewing  so  great  a  .lislike  to  i(  as  Jacob  Lr,,sltr,  one  of 
the  Captiuns  of  tliP  Train  bands  of  this  City,  who  at  that  time  had  a  oliip  louden  witli  wines, 


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the  customs  whereof  amounted  to  upwards  of  one  hundred  pounds,  the  payment  of  this  he 
utterly  refused,  alledging,  The  Collector  being  a  Papist,  was  not  qualified  to  receive  it,  denying 
the  then  power  to  be  legal ;  but  whether  for  that  or  his  own  private  interest  let  the  impartial 
judge. 

The  turbulent  mind  of  this  person  not  being  satisfied  in  denying  the  payment  of  the  usual 
Customs,  though  appointed  for  the  use  aforesaid,  he  scU  himself  upon  inventing  ways  how  he 
might  overturn  the  Gov'  winch  was  then  peaceable  and  quiet.  The  first  thing  he  falls  upon 
was  to  stir  up  and  animate  the  people  of  the  East  end  of  Long  Island  to  advance  with  sufficient 
force  to  take  possession  of  the  Fort,  lest  it  should  be  in  danger  of  being  delivered  up  to  a 
Foreign  Power  ;  this  readily  took  with  them  whose  minds  were  already  heated  by  the  example 
of  Boston  in  clapping  up  of  our  Governour  Sir  Edmund  Andros,  and  after  some  consultations 
amongst  themselves,  they  put  forward  in  a  Hostile  manner  increasing  as  they  came  along  the 
Island,  until  they  were  so  far  advanced  as  the  Town  of  Jamaica,  being  then  about  eighty  in 
number,  whence  they  halted,  and  sent  up  three  of  their  principal  leaders  to  discourse  the 
Lieutenant  Governour,  who  upon  their  coming  convened  his  council  the  Mayor  and  Aldermen 
of  this  City,  and  the  Commission  Officers  of  the  Militia  of  City  and  County,  into  which 
Convention  the  Persons  sent  were  admitted  where  after  some  long  debates  they  seemingly 
went  away  satisfied,  at  least  so  far  as  that  they  and  the  men  accompanying  them  returned 
home  to  their  own  Townes  and  habitations,  without  doing  the  least  hurt  or  damage  to  any. 

This  stratagem  failing  our  Masanello  Leysler,  in  a  short  time  after  a  Rumour  was  spread 
amongst  the  quiet  Inhabitants  of  this  City,  of  a  horrible  design;  there  was  of  murdering 
them,  their  wives  and  children  as  they  were  worshipping  of  God  in  the  Dutch  Church  within 
the  Fort,  and  the  Sunday  prefixed,  wiien  this  cruel  act  was  to  be  accomplished ;  Captain 
Leysler  in  the  mean  time  instigating  and  stirring  up  the  Inhabitants  to  self  preservation  against 
this  imaginary  design  which  so  far  prevailed  with  part  of  the  Inhabitants  as  that  the  Friday 
before  the  Sunday  markt  out  by  this  report  for  the  pretended  massacre,  they  rose  in  a  hostile 
manner;  the  first  who  appeared  in  arms  were  some  luider  Leyslers  Command  who  (as  a  plot 
was  laid)  went  to  the  House  of  their  Captain,  and  threatened  to  shoot  him  if  he  did  not  head 
them.  This  no  ways  surprized  the  courageous  C'aptain ;  a  substantial  reason  why,  himself 
being  the  sole  contriver  of  it:  Yet  whether  prevailed  most,  the  want  of  valour,  or  the 
apprehensions,  if  he  should  miscarry  in  this  bold  attempt,  the  Country  would  be  destitute  of 
one  so  fit  as  himself  to  commaiul,  we  leave  the  judicious  to  determine. 

However  it  was  it  seemed  not  good  unto  this  Champion  to  venture  himself  but  commits  the 
conduct  of  his  Men  unto  one  Sioll,  famous  for  nothing,  uidess  his  not  being  worth  a  groat;  up 
marches  Stall  with  his  brisk  followers,  and  to  the  Fort  gates  they  draw  near,  where  they  met 
with  a  very  civil  (Jentleman,  one  Ikndiiik  Cuijici;  left  undt^r  Captain  Ahrahdm  D'lici/.sicr,  who 
commanded  that  part  of  the  Train  bands,  who  by  turn  had  the  (Juard  in  the  Fort  that  day;  this 
Persons  civility  was  such  that  it's  liiird  to  determine  whether  S/oll  ami  his  ])arty  without  were 
more  desirous  to  enter,  than  he  within  was  ready  to  open  the  (Jates  to  them.  In  line,  entrance 
they  had  witji  great  acclamations  and  joy  on  both  sides,  that  so  meritorious  u  design  was  not 
prevented 

How  far  this  valiant  Lieutenant  Cmjlcr  in  this  base  act  of  his,  hath  answered  the  Imw  nf  Armx 
or  the  tnist  reposed  in  him,  we  will  not  now  determine ;  but  sure  we  are,  the  season  they 
took  for  accomplishing  this  their  unmimlikt;  contrivance,  doth  imI  a  little  add  to  their  crime, 
it  being  of  that  juncture  of  time  when  our  Lieutenant  Governouc  and  conventment  (whereof  we 
have  before  made  mention)  were  consulting  for  the  more  ordcrl}  quiet  and  peaceable  Governing 


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tliis  their  Majesties  Province,  who  at  tliis  sudden  change  were  startled,  and  acted  what  was 
left  in  tiieir  power,  puhlickly  protesting  against  tliis  rude  Action,  &  the  Actors  thereof.  By 
this  time  their  great  Chaini)ion  Lcijdcr  being  well  assured  all  danger  and  hazard  was  over,  he 
most  couragiously  Girds  on  his  Sword,  Marches  stoutly  up  to  the  Fort,  in  order  to  his  carrying 
the  Game  he  had  so  fairly  begun,  where  he  is  joyfully  received,  and  a  consultation  immediately 
held,  how  they  should  obtain  the  Keys  of  the  Fort,  which  the  Lieutenant  Governour  had  in 
Custody,  being  in  the  City  Hall,  where  he  was  in  consultation  as  is  already  hinted. 

Tiie  evening  approaching.  Captain  Lodwkk  and  his  Company  advances  to  the  Fort  to  mount 
the  Guard,  as  his  turn  was;  some  time  after  his  being  in  the  Vort,  nothing  would  satisfy  the 
Tumultuous  Multitude,  but  that  three  or  four  files  of  men  nn.st  be  scut  under  the  Command 
of  William  Churchill  Sergeant  to  CaiHuin  Lodwick  to  fetch  the  keys  from  the  Lieutenant 
Governour  (a  fitter  person  for  such  a  Message  could  not  be  sent  than  this  Churchill  infamous 
for  his  muthious  and  turbulent  spirit.)  With  nmch  Insolence  this  impertinent  impudent  fellow 
rushed  into  the  room  where  the  Lieutenant  Governour  was,  and  demanded  the  keys;  the 
Lieutenant  Governour  commanded  him  to  call  his  Captain,  who  was  prevailed  with  to  come 
hopmg  thereby  to  appease  the  people  unto  whom  the  Lieutenant  Governour  delivered  the 
keys,  and  Captain  Lodwick  returning  to  the  Fort,  the  expectations  of  the  multitude  being 
answered,  after  publishing  Ja.  Lcjslcr  Colonel,  all  leave  the  Fort  to  Captain  Lodwick  and  his 
Company  who  stayed  tlieir  usual  tinu>  and  it  was  then  agreed  upon  amongst  the  Captains, 
that  each  siiould  take  his  turn  to  reside  in  the  Fort  as  Chief,  till  their  Majestys  pleasure  should 
be  further  known. 

The  Lieutenant  Governour,  his  Council  and  Convention  aforesaid,  taking  into  their  serious 
consideralious,  what  danger  the  Moneys  was  in,  paid  by  the  Inhabitants  of  this  their  Ma)estys 
Province  as  well  for  Customs  as  Publick  Taxes  which  at  that  time  was  secured  in  the'  Fort. 
Tiie  said  convention  agreed  upon  and  ordered  the  Moneys  should  be  removed  to  the  House  of 
Frederick  Phillips  oiu*  of  the  Council,  a  nuni  of  known  credit  and  the  most  considerable  for 
Estate  in  their  Majesties  Province. 

This  was  concluded  on  the  day  our  Usurper  LcijKhr  by  his  Instruments,  seized  the  Fort, 
being  the  a  I"  day  of  .Alay  last  past,  liut  to  no  purpose  was  this  agreement  of  the  convention  ; 
lor  those  who  had  made  themselves  Masters  of  their  Majesties  Fort  were  resolved  to  commaud 
the  Money  too,  being  the  sum  of  seven  hundred  seventy  three  pounds,  which  t)iey  peremptorily 
denied  the  removal  of,  when  demanded  by  the  Lieutenant  Governoui,  in  pursuance  of  the 
order  aforesaid.  How  they  have  disposed  of  this  Money,  is  not  our  present  business  to 
enquire ;  we  leave  that  until  the  happy  arrival  of  a  Governour  Legally  commissionated  from 
the  King. 

The  Fort  being  thus  in  possession  of  the  Captains  of  this  City,  by  funis,  all  the  violence 
used  for  severall  days  was  that  upon  tlie  arri\al  of  any  Vtssel,  great  o-  small  a  file  of 
Musqneteers  were  sent  on  board  the  Miisters  and  I'assengeis  carried  to  the  Foit,  and  the 
Letters  taken  from  them  some  whereof  were  opcu'd,  and  publickly  read  amongst  the  People. 
Never  the  like  known  in  tiiis  place,  under  any  former  Englisii  (iovernr. 

This  is  too  litth-  to  satisfy  the  uiisatiable  Ambition  of  tliis  Great  usurper,  Leysler,  wlio 
could  not  content  himself  with  the  station  nature  had  fitted  him  for,  and  placed  him  in,  but 
his  soaring,  aspiring  mind  aiming  at  that  which  neither  his  hirlh  nor  education  had  ever 
qualilied  liiin  fi)r,  to  wit,  to  be  tlieir  Majesties  Lieutenant  Goverror  of  this  Province,  making 
no  matter  of  conseieiice  how  illegally  he  attained  IliereuiUo  whether  by  usurpation  <  r 
otherwise.     It  being  his  turn  to  command  in  chief  in  their  Majesties  Fort  liie  third  day  of 


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June  past,  lie  caused  an  Alarum  to  be  beat,  that  lie  mip;ht  accomplish  his  wicked  designs,  the 
intent  of  this  hubbub  being  only  to  ensnare  those  of  the  Inhabitants,  who  till  that  day  had 
kept  themselves  clear  of  tliese  actions. 

The  Inliabitants  unanimously  appeared  in  Arms  that  day  to  stop  the  mouths  of  tlieir 
Gainsayers,  and  were  headed  by  their  Colonel  Nicholas  Baijard,  though  many  of  them  were 
sensible  it  was  only  a  sham  Alarm,  as  it  afterwards  jirovcd. 

They  being  all  drawn  up,  on  a  plain  before  the  Fort  and  no  appearance  of  an  Enemy, 
Colonel  Bayard  gave  command  to  that  Captain  whose  turn  it  was  to  work  on  the  Fortifications 
of  this  City  that  he  and  his  Company  should  repair  thitlier ;  and  to  tlie  other  Captains  he 
gave  command  that  they  should  dismiss  their  men.  But  this  not  answering  the  end  of  those 
who  were  made  privy  to  the  design  of  Lcyslcr,  they  march  into  the  Fort,  without  their 
Captains;  who  (stayed  so  long  on  the  plain,  until  they  were  told.  If  they  went  not  in,  the 
Commonalty  u-ould  pull  down  their  Houses  and  they  would  be  in  danger  of  their  lives. 

To  prevent  which,  they  followed  tiieir  Companies  (instead  of  ieadhig  them)  into  the  P'ort, 
where  a  Paper  was  prepared  to  be  signed  by  every  one,  tiie  contents  being.  That  with  their  lives 
and  fortunes  they  wou^.d  drfcud  the  Protestant  Religion  and  lerp  the  Fort  for  King  JFHliam  and  Queen. 
Mary,  until  their  Majesties  further  orders. 

This  being  done,  Lcysler  begins  to  tliink  himself  sure  of  his  point.  Gabriel  Munueil,  one  of 
the  Captains  of  the  Train  Bands  well  considering  the  ill  effects  that  such  proceedings  would 
produce,  wisely  procures  his  discharge  from  the  Lieutenant  Govemour  and  no  more  appeared 
amongst  t'lem.  The  rest  of  the  Captains  continued  their  command  more  as  we  are  ready  to 
believe,  to  do  what  in  them  lay  to  prevent  mischief,  and  check  the  insolence  of  this  proud 
usurper,  whose  immoderate  desire  after  greatness  and  dominion  over  iiis  fellow  subjects  so  far 
infatuated  him  as  tliai  upon  all  occasions  (especially  if  any  strangers  present)  he  hath 
publickly  made  his  boasts,  how  he  contrived  and  hiid  the  whole  design  as  is  betbre  related. 

The  i.ext  Invention  of  Leysler  was  to  animate  and  stir  up  the  People  to  the  clioice  of 
Committee  men,  upon  pretence  of  writing  a  letter  to  the  King  in  belialf  of  the  Country,  and 
to  consider  the  Reparations  of  tiie  Fort,  wliicli  was  of  absolute  n.  .-essiiy.  However  legal,  this 
Cowpa  '  of  Men  assembled  were  (who  afterwards  termed  themselves  a  Committee  of  safety.) 
we  leave  till  a  fitter  time  to  dispute.  But  we  cannot  pass  by  the  method  of  being  chosen, 
which  we  iire  sure  was  altogether  illegal  and  disorderly,  there  being  not  one  third  part  of  the 
Inhabitants  of  this  their  Majestit.^  Province  that  condescended  thereunto,  nor  was  it  ever 
intended  by  Ley.der  tiiey  should,  lest  by  that  means  liis  e.xpectation '  should  be  fruL-trated.  In 
fine,  a  Company  of  these  men  Elected  by  the  far  least  number  of  the  hihabitauis,  coming 
togetlier  in  tiie  Fort,  two  of  them  indeed  with  more  honesty  and  a  clearer  discernins;  tluin  tiie 
rest,  perceiving  tiiat  tlie  main  drill  was  to  set  uj)  Lcysler  and  make  liim  Cuiiimander  in  Chief, 
fairly  and  wisely  wi'hdrew  themselves,  caid  after  tiie  first  lime  appeared  no  more  amongs  tthem. 

The  fruits  of  tliis  'esafe  Committee  as  we  have  cause  sufficient  to  call  tliem  was  to  inakt^ 
Lcysler  Captain  of  the  Fort,  recjuesiiug  of  the  other  Captains  of  tlie  City  that  they  woild 
yield  him  their  assistance  when  desired. 

\ow  begins  this  Usurpers  greatness,  which  he  is  no  ways  wanting  in  improving  (with  the 
assistance  of  his  Committee  men)  in  all  the  illegal  Arbitrary  Acts  man  in  so  short  a  time 
could  be  guilty  of.  His  working  brain  stands  not  still  with  Commanding  the  Fort,  nor  were 
his  desires  fully  answered  thereby  ;  Nothing  less  than  Lording  and  domineering  in  all  Causes 
( Kclesiastical,  Civil  and  Military)  will  satisfy  this  Man,  who  wan  aud  is  much  alike  qulified 
for  them  all. 


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The  Laws  and  Liberties  of  the  English  Nation  (wUh  wl.ich  we  have  good  cause  to  judge  he 
is  little  ac(iuainted)  he  thinks  no  crime  to  violate,  not  regarding  the  Noble  example  of  the  late 
Prince  of  Orange,  our  now  most  renowned  Soveraign  King  JVllUum,  who  for  the  prevention  of 
the  violation  of  our  Laws  and  Liberties  hath  so  eminently  appeared  lo  the  end  they  might  be 
preserved  in   heir  due  channel. 

This  our  proud  Usurper  finding  the  sweetness  of  an  arbitrary  Tower  agreeable  with  arbitrary 
mind,  deems  it  a  fault  in  any,  who  objected  the  Law  against  his  illegal  proceedings.  Upon 
all  such  occasions  he  would  angrily  answer,  What  do  you.  talk  of  Law?  the  Sword  mmt  now  rule. 
As  if  that  wiiich  was  judged  so  liainous  in  our  Native  Land  would  be  deemed  meritorious  in 
these  parts  of  their  Majesties  Dominions. 

Our  Neighhouring  Colony  of  Coiinei.'icut  being  ndl  of  disorde'-s  amongst  themselves,  albeit 
they  had  assumed  their  former  Government,  a  General  Court  of  that  Colony  sitting,  take  upon 
them  to  send  two  persons  to  discourse  those  who  (by  usurpation)  had  taken  possession  of 
their  Majesties  For„  of  this  Province. 

Information  being  given  unto  the  Mayor,  Aldermen  and  Common  Council  of  this  City,  met 
and  assembled  at  the  Mayor's  House  the  a:2°'' Jur,e  lust  past,  that  Major  GoM,  and  Captain  Fits 
were  sent  by  Connectintt  Colony,  with  orders  to  proclaim  their  Highnesses,  Priiice  and  Princess 
of  Orange  King  and  Queen  of  England  &^  Tha^  Board  requested  Alderman  IVUlium  Mark 
to  go  to  the  Fort  where  those  two  Gentlemen  wore,  and  desire  the  favour  of  them  to  come 
to  the  Mayors  House,  which  he  accordingly  .lid  and  they  complyed  with  the  request.  Being 
come  to  the  Mayors  House  lie  ■  .gnifies  to  them.  The  information  was  had  of  their  coming  to 
tills  place  with  directions  to  proclaim  King  William  and  Queen  Mary,  and  desired  they  would 
acquaint  them  what  orders  they  juul  for  it,  that  so  they  (of  this  City)  might  be  ready  to  shew 
their  fowardness  to  act  in  the  same  with  such  Honour  and  Splendor  as  ths  occasion  required. 

Major  (JoU  and  Captain  FUz  ansW"  Tkij  came  iqion  no  siir.'i  accouni  hut  aime  to  the  Persons 
that  had  the  Fort  In  Custody,  t  <  discourse  about  some  jnirticuhir  matters  from  their  liineral  Court;  'iiid  that 
they  did  not  know  hifore  they  came  from  home  but  that  the  King  hud  been  already  jiroclaimcd  here.  Th/ii 
when  they  came  to  town,  going  to  the  Fort,  as  they  were  sent,  they  having  the  I'rochtmition  about  them, 
AP  Jacob  Leysler  desired  them  to  kt  him  hare  the  use  <f  it  In  Procluini  the  King  and  Queen  here. 

The  Inhabitants  being  in  Arms  to  this  intent,  by  beat  of  the  drum  the  Mayor  and  Aldermen 
of  this  City  (though  not  thought  worthy  to  have  any  notice  of  it,  till  after  they  were  proclaimed 
at  the  Fort)  went  to  the  City  Hall  to  attend  the  Stlemnity.  Which  being  performed,  Leysler 
desired  the  Mayor  and  tiiose  with  him  to  go  up  to  the  Fort  and  drink  the  King  and  Queens 
health,  which  tiiey  shewed  their  readiness  to  do.  No  sooner  were  they  come  into  the  Fort, 
though  by  invitation  of  Leyshr  himself  but  he  tells  them.  The  lyeoidc  were  so  much  incensed 
against  them,  thai  it  would  not  be  safe  ftrr  them  to  continue  long  there,  and  gave  them  his  friendly  advice 
to  be  gone.     An  entertainment  not  unlike  the  Person  that  gave  it. 

Their  Majesties  being  proclaimed  in  this  Province  and  a  printed  Proclamation  coining  to  the 
hands  of  the  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  this  City,  That  all  Justices  of  the  Peace  ^-  Shcrijf's  should 
continue  vntil further  order  except  Papists  ;  they  caus»d  the  tsame  publickly  to  be  read  requiring 
the  Inhabitants  to  take  notice  thereof  acci  rdingly.  This  madded  our  proud  Usurper,  being 
averse  to  nothing  more  than  a  civil  Goverament,  which  he  knew  must  needs  curb  and  oe  a 
check  upon  his  Insoleucy. 

Therefore  to  prevent  this  he  gives  his  malicious  spirit  the  full  swing  and  endeavor.rs  afresh 
to  eufiame  the  common  people,  by  branding  of  those  who  were  in  comniissicn  of  the  Peace 
with  being  Povishly  affected,  for  uo  other  reason  than  that  they  would  not  join  with  him  in 


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violating  all  our  Laws  iuul  Liberties.  His  envious  malicious  mind  could  not  have  vented 
itself  in  a  more  pernicious  Falsliood  than  this ;  for  ujjon  due  Examination  it  will  be  found  that 
not  one  Puplst  or  Pojiis/i/i/  iiffcrinl  tiirouirhout  this  their  Majesties  I'roviuce  were  in  Commission 
of  the  Pain;  and  tliat  many  whom  he  hath  thus  wickedly  scaiidulizeil  have  always  been  of  far 
greater  Ueinitation  both  in  Church  and  State  than  himself 

The  malice  of  this  >[ans  spirit  hath  been  so  general  against  all  that  would  not  say  as  he 
did,  that  the  Diilch  Ministers  of  the  lleformed  Churches  within  this  Province,  have  not  escaped 
the  lash  of  his  inveterate  tongue.  ?'or  hath  his  endeavours  been  wanting  to  create  the  same 
disorders  and  confusion  in  Church  as  he  hath  already  done  in  fiovernment. 

How  far  wiial  is  already  related  eviuccth  this  I'surper  Lnjsdr  to  be  an  Enemy  to  and 
infringer  of  the  Laws  and  Liberties  of  tlie  E/iglis/i  Nation  we  leave  to  the  Judgment  of  the 
impartial.  Yet  lest  all  that  he  hath  hitherto  acted  were  not  sufficient  to  declare  his  nverseness  to 
the  Laws  and  Liberties  of  the  free  born  subjects  of  Eiig/tiii({,  he  further  proceeds  to  action.  And 

On  the  do"'  day  of  .Tune  last  i)ast,  going  into  the  Custom  House  where  was  present 
Connnissioners  a[)pointed  by  the  Lieutenant  Governours,  Couiu'il,  Mayor,  Aldenn"  and 
Connnon  Council  of  this  City  ^V  Fauliis  liuhards  W  John  Ildijms  &  1,1'  Tliomas  Weiiham 
Merchants  of  this  City,  who  were  authorized  by  the  convention  aforesaid,  to  receive  the  usual 
customs  paid  by  the  Inhabitants  of  this  their  Majesties  Province;  and  the  same  to  keep  until 
orders  came  from  their  ^Majesties.  The  reason  why  this  convention  took  upon  them  to 
authorize  the  Gentlemen  above  mentioned  was  the  particular  recommendation  of  the 
Lieutenant  Governour,  considering  the  circumstances  of  Malthiw  J'lowman  Collector,  and  that 
he  was  not  qualified  as  their  Majesties  Proclamation,  l)earing  date  the  14"'  February  16S8. 
directeth. 

This  violator  of  our  Laws  and  Liberties  going  into  the  Custom  House  as  is  above  hinted, 
abuses  the  Gentlemen  then  present  with  scurrilous  Language  peremptorily  demanding  of  them. 
By  w/tat  Authority  tliry  sale  there/  To  whom  they  modestly  replied,  That  when,  he  satisfied 
them,  what  power  he  had  to  examine  them  they  ivould  return  him  answer,  but  hi  tlie  mean  time  desired  him 
to  go  out  of  the  Custom  House,  where  then  he  had  no  business. 

In  a  little  space  after,  this  Usurper  comes  the  second  time,  with  his  Power  which  power 
which  was  neither  the  Laws  of  England  nor  this  Province,  nor  yet  a  Legal  Commission,  but  a 
Company  of  Men  with  Swords,  and  Guns  (according  to  bis  usual  maxim,  'The  Sword  must  rule 
and  not  the  Laws)  and  by  force  of  Arms  turns  them  out  of  the  Custom  House.  In  which 
violent  action  of  this  usurper  Colonel  Bayard  narrowly  escaped  with  his  Life,  who  hath  wisely 
ever  since  absented  himself,  lest  by  the  instigation  of  this  malicious  Man  he  might  be  murdered 
unawares. 

The  ne.\t  ex])loit  this  violent  Lcysler  falls  upon  is  to  fulfil  a  promise  he  was  heard  to  make  in 
the  beginning  of  our  Troubles,  That  in.  two  months  time  he  tooidd  do  all  the  English  Rogues  business 
Jor  them  so  that  two  if  them  should  not  be  seen  to  iralk  together.  In  pursuance  whereof  on  the  ^1"' 
day  of  August  he  sends  severall  Armed  men,  with  no  other  warrant  than  their  Swords  &  Guns 
to  the  House  of  M'"  Thomas  Clark  a  Merchant  in  this  City  who  at  that  time  was  under  some 
indisposition  of  body  which  they  no  wayes  regarded  nor  the  intreaty  of  his  Wife  (then  big 
with  Child)  who  begged  of  them  not  to  be  so  rude,  his  Children  being  frightened.  They 
replyed.  They  mattered  it  not,  if  liny  were  all  killed.  And  in  a  violent  manner  they  carried  this 
Free  born  subject  of  England  and  free  man  to  the  Fort,  where  iei/«/c-r  lays  to  his  charge  a 
Paper  delivered  by  him  unto  the  Committee,  but  principally  that  he  should  say.  The  next  time 
the  Drum  beat  an  Alarm  he  could  rainefour  hundred  men.     For  no  other  reason  is  this  free  bom 


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subject  of  Enghml  confined  a  close  prisoner  in  the  Fort,  without  any  Warrant  of  Commitment 
wherein  the  cause  of  his  confinement  oiif,'lit  ])lainly  and  especially  to  be  set  down  as  the  Law 
directs;  neither  was  there  any  due  |)rocess  of  Law  against  this  tlu»ir  Majesties  subject,  thus 
arbitrarily  d.'harr'd  of  the  liberty  of  liis  person.  By  whidi  this  Usurper  hath  made  the 
greatest  breach  and  Inroad  upon  tlie  Laws  and  Liberties  of  this  English  Naiion,  that  was 
possible  for  liim  to  do,  as  the  (Jeutlemen  learned  in  the  Law,  both  by  Study  &  practice  iiave 
sufliciently  demonstrated  by  sound  and  solid  arguments.  T/uU  the  violation,  of  M„ns  Person  h  a 
crime  of  a  Jeqicr  dijc  ami  higher  nature  than  that  of  his  Estate,  for  as  muck  as  nothing  in  the  world  is 
so  near  and  dear  to  a  Man  as  the  liberty  of  his  I'ersim, 

This  Villanous  Userper  Leijsler  not  regarding  the  great  care  and  pains  of  the  Suproam 
Powers  of  J%/«/k/  met  and  assembled  in  Parliament,  for  these  many  years  past  to  preserve 
the  Subjects  Liberties  unviolated  and  to  tliat  end,  how  many  excellent  Acts  have  passed  which 
are  as  so  many  Walls  and  Bulwarks  against  all  Arbitrary  Usurpers,  who  though  for  a  time 
may  flourish  and  meet  with  applause  by  their  deluded  followers,  it's,  not  probable  can  terminate 
in  any  thing  less  than  utter  confusion  and  Destruction  to  them.selves,  and  shame  and  Ignomy 
to  their  beguiled  Abettors  only  made  use  of  as  so  many  tools  for  the  better  accompli.shing  their 
own  wicked  ends  who  then  are  to  be  laid  aside  and  new  favorites  taken  in. 

Nothing  seems  so  consentaneous  to  this  abuser  of  our  freedom  and  Liberties,  as  the  French 
Kings  maxim  (Sic  .lubeo  Sic  volo)  who  by  birth  we  are  ready  to  believe  may  claim  the 
greatest  share  in  him  or  at  least  by  his  actions,  be  equally  scorning,  with  that  proud  Tyrant 
to  give  any  other  reason  for  iiis  Arbitrary  Actions  than  his  own  unlimited  will  aiid  pleasure 

The  many  abuses  particular  persons  have  met  withal,  by  having  their  goods  taken  from  them, 
without  either  warrant  or  legal  proofs,  would  be  too  tedious  here  to  insert.  Upon  all  such 
occasions  the  Actors  being  demanded,  Ihj  what  warront  thcij  committed  this  rioUuce'/  they  would 
usually  answer  (clajjijing  their  hands  upon  their  Swords)  Here  is  our  icarrant. 

Tiie  keen  edge  of  this  mans  malice  could  not  be  taken  off  by  his  cruelty  to  one  of  them, 
whose  ruin  he  had  before  avowed,  but  he  goetli  on  to  fulfill  his  wicked  promise.     And 

On  the  IGth  day  of  August  past  causeth  another  Alarm,  to  that  end  and  purpose  as  some  of 
bis  own  party  were  heard  to  say,  some  days  before  it  happened,  Tliut  .■<hort/i/  there  would  be  an 
alarm  in  order  to  the  taking  hold  and  securing  some  not  well  affected  to  their  Actions',  whk-h  were  such 
as  this  violent  Leyslei-  intended  as  the  subjects  of  his  unbridled  envy.  And  accordingly  in  a 
violent  manner,  by  force  of  Arms,  these  following  persons  were  dragged  to  the  Fort,  to  wit 
W  IVdIlam  Menlt,  M'  Jacob  Dehe,j,  ^V  Brandt  Schu;/ler,  M'  Philip  French,  and  M'  Robert ' Alli.on, 
Merchants  and  considerable  traders  in  this  City  and  Province  W  John  Merrll  son  to  M^  Jnillam. 
Merrll  W  Edward  liuchmasier  W  Derrick  Vanderburgh  who  were  committed  the  same  night  of 
the  Alarm,  without  either  warrant  or  legal  Process. 

The  next  day  Captain  John  Tmler  meeting  with  the  Courageous  Li.'utenant  Cuyhr,  upon 
some  words  between  them  was  in  like  manner  dragged  to  the  Fort,  as  his  fellow  Citizens  were 
the  night  before. 

M--  Thomas  Clark  afler  some  days  Imprisonment  was  brought  to  that  weak  condition,  that 
he  was  more  like  to  die  than  live,  and  was  carried  honu^  in  a  Sedan,  by  order  of  his  Caoler 
Eeijsler. 

Also  M'  John  Merrlt,  after  twenty  four  hours  eoiilinrmeut  hiiiiself  being  ill,  his  Wife  much 
indisposed,  and  his  only  Sou  lying  on  its  death  bed,  had  his  liberty. 

Alderman  Jrilllam  Merrlt  the  Grandfather  of  this  Child,  greatly  "desiring  to  see  it  before  dead 
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made  application  to  his  cruel  Gaoler,  Lcyslcr,ior  leave  to  visit  the  Child  olTeriiig  any  security  lie 
sliould  demand  for  his  r.>tuni  thither,  or  if  he  pleased  to  send  a  guard  of  his  Soldiers  with  hiiu 
he  would  satisfy  them  for  their  trouble  ;  but  nothing  could  prevail  with  this  Barbarous  Man, 
who  resolved  to  keep  the  said  Merrh  with  the  others  before  nanu'd  during  his  own  will  and 
pleasure  close  prisoners  in  the  Fort,  which  continued  for  twenty  one  days,  and  then  were  set 
at  liberty,  as  yet  being  strangers  to  their  crimes  that  deserved  so  severe  punislnnent. 

On  the  twenty  fifth  of  Augmt  conies  to  this  place  one  W  Jacob  MUboniv  from  England,  as  he 
gave  out,  we  are  obliged  to  mention  his  name  by  reason  of  the  great  part  he  acts  in  our  future 
troubles.  This  mans  affected  ambiguous  way  of  expressing  himself  renders  him  unfit  for  the 
conversation  of  any  but  the  vulgar,  who  in  this  age,  are  so  apt  and  ready  to  admire  and  applaud 
that  they  understood  not.  This  persons  decayed  fortunes  were  such  that  not  unlike  a  Man 
ready  to  he  drowned,  letting  go  a  sure  hold,  catches  at  a  twig  so  he  in  like  manner  re]in(]uisheth 
his  old  acquaintance  and  friends,  and  joins  with  our  L'surpers  whom  he  revives  by  teiniig  them, 
That  tn  the  m'uUlc  of^hxy  lust  he  um  hi  England  irhcre  all  things  mrr  sitlhd  hij  the  comimm  voice  of  the 
people  in  peace,  under  King  William,  u-ho  was  an  elvctire  King  mid  had  siihmilted  his  Jlegal  jioiirr 
wholly  to  the  proplr,  so  that  it  teas  now  become  a  ma.iim,  \o\  l»opuli  est  vox  \h'\,  and  the  King 
was  only  a  Servant  to  his  Subjects.  By  this  our  Usurpers  were  encouraged  in  their  old  manner  of 
reasoning,  when  objected  against  their  illegal  jiroceedings,  What  Law  or  tvarninl  they  had  to  Inick 
them  in  their  Actions'/  They  would  always  reply,  By  what  Law,  warrant,  or  Commis.iion  did  the 
Prince  o/ Orange  go  into  Englaiul,  and  ad  as  he  halh  done?  And  how  do  you  think  King  Jlilliam  can 
lake  that  amiss  in  us  who  have  only  followed  his  ejamjdey  The  very  reliearsing  of  tills  Disloyal 
comparison  is  suflicient  to  cause  an  abhorrence  and  detestation  in  every  Loyal  Subject 

The  next  fruits  of  this  MilLanes  News,  is,  that  the  Committee  of  Safety  as  lliey  termed 
themselves,  take  upon  them  to  give  forth  an  order  to  the  inhabitants  of  this  their  iviajeslies 
I'rovince,  siguityiug:  That  whereas  several  Jnhabilants  had  already  turned  out  their  old  officers  they 
should  proceed  in  election  of  Civil  and  Military  Officers  in  the  several  Counties  of  this  Province.  Souio 
Counties  accordingly  did  by  the  appearance  of  small  nund)ers,  turn  out  the  .Justices  of  the  peace 
and  Military  Officers,  and  choose  new.  A  method  never  formerly  never  allowed  of  niider  any 
of  our  Kings  reigns,  it  being  always  granted  to  be  the  uiiiloiihted  prerogative  of  the  King  to 
Commissionate  his  Justices  of  the  peace  and  Military  Officers.  However  when  we  are  l)eiter 
satisfied  that  it  iiath  been  iiis  Majesties  gracious  will  &  pleasure  (o  seperate  Ibis  hiMiich  of  his 
prerogative  aii<l  bestow  it  on  the  jteople,  we  shall  readily  show  our  thankful  reception;  but  till 
then,  wo  think  it  the  duty  of  all  Loyal  Subjects  not  to  appear  in  such  elections. 

Tlie  ii!)""  day  of  September  being  the  lime  appointed  for  the  choice  of  Ahlernien  and  Common 
Council-men,  in  a  charter  of  I'riviliges  granted  to  tlu'  city  by  Colonel  Thomas  Dungan,  when 
Governour  of  tills  I'rovince;  accordingly  the  Iidiabilants  met  in  tlie  several  wards  and  chose 
as  usually,  no  ward  l)eing  attended  with  so  much  disorder  in  their  Kleclion  as  that  whereunio 
Cajitaiii  Leysler  belonged;  who  its  evident  resolvetl  rigiit  or  wrong  to  liave  his  Son  in  Law. 
Hobirt  U'alteri  to  be  returned  Alderman  flir  liiat  ward  :  tiie  nu'lliod  he  luok  for  doing  it  was 
tiius;  coming  into  tlie  jilace  where  the  Inhabitants  wen^  assembled  in  order  to  tiieir  choi.e,  he 
finding  the  vote  was  like  to  l>e  carried  against  iiis  Son  Hatters,  in  the  first  phu'e  lie  (dijrcicd 
against  Captain  Anthony  liioJ.hoLt's  Vote,  a  coiisi.lerahlc  freeholder  of  that  Ward,  his  being  a 
J'apisi ;  and  afterwards  says,  /  rote  for  my  ton  Wallers,  my  sou  Jacob  I  \>ivs  for  his  brother  WaltiTs, 
and  my  son  Walters  rot  en  fa-  hinmlf  that's  thiie,  put  ll„m  down;  JJy  this  means  was  his  sun 
Walters  returned  for  that  Ward. 

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CoHiifil  of  this  City  for  the  succeeding  year  was  on  the  14<"  day  of  Octoher,  the  hirth  day 
of  tlie  hite  King.A,m«,  in  the  mean  time  comes  forth  an  order  from  the  Committee  impowerinff 
all  the  rn>/<:,a>,l  freeholders  of  this  County,  on  the  day  of  Octoher  to  elect  Mayor,  Sheriff  and 
Town  Clerk  at  which  electi.n,  tne  far  greatest  Numher  of  the  luhahitants  not  appearing  (well 
knowing  that  hy  the  express  words  of  the  Charter,  that  power  was  solely  reserved  in  the 
(Jovernours  hreast  to  appoint  these  three  Officers)  the  least  Numher  of  the  luhahitants  in 
pursuance  of  the  Order  afbresai.l,  met  and  assemhled  together,  and  hy  majority  of  voices 
ciiose  one  Peter  De  Lavmj  Mayor  Jo/w>i,u:s  Johnmi  Sheriff,  ami  Abraham  (iomiumr.  Town  Clerk 
against  which  persons  we  ol.ject  not  so  much,  as  the  method  of  their  heing  chosen  •  neither 
shall  we  he  offended  if  it  shall  pl.-ase  his  Majesty  to  add  unto  our  former  priviledges  this 
likewise     The  Gentlemen  named  heing  thus  chosen  were  puhlishe.l  on  the  customary  day. 

IJy  this  time  Mr  Millmn,,:  recovers  of  a  fit  of  sickness  that  had  hitherto  rendered  him 
incapahle  of  acting  anything  else  hut  affording  his  chamher  advice,  which  upon  all  occasion* 
was  consulted  hy  our  usurper  Leysler;  now  heing  restored,  in  great  measure  to  his  former 
health,  he  vigorously  joining  with  (his  usurper  and  his  unsafe  committee  a  iiotahle  piece  of 
service  is  immediately  assigiu'd  him  hy  them,  which  was  to  go  up  to  /•;.«,;„/,,  and  AIIhuu,  in  order 
to  the  hringiug  those  Counties  in  the  same  condition  and  disorders  as  tliev  had  done"  this  and 
the  Neighhouring  Counties  near  adjacent.  In  pursuance  hereof,  he  goes  on  hoard  a  sloop  and 
sails  forward  to  Alh,nnj  with  filly  Men,  who  had  listed  themselves  as  Volunteers  to  assist  that 
l)lace,  It  occasion  were  against  the  /■>,«,/,  upon  his  arrival  there,  hv  the  great  care,  conduct 
and  prudence  of  /',/,,•  Srl„njlrr  Mayor  of  that  (Jity,  assiste.l  hy  the  Reorder  Aldermen 
Common  Council  an.l  .Military  ollicers,  the  designed  purposes  of  this  dark  politician  were 
happily  frustrated  so  that  he  returns  hark  to  this  place  under  som.-  Disappointment. 

The  eighth  day  of  lh'rnnl,>r  arrives  per  via  lUm,,  one  /f/W,  with  two  i)ac(piets  from  his 
Ma.)..sty,  King  Uilliam  wherehy  we  hoped  to  have  had  (i..|ivereiice  from  the  usurpation, 
Slavery  and  cruelties  of  Lnj^lcr  hut  our  expectaticms  were  soon  at  an  end  tin-  Superscription 
of  the  faciiM'ts  hegin  thus  7%  our  Trusi^j  ami  u;ll  Morv.l  |-rancis  Nicholson  Enquire  our 
L,r„„nant  Ihwnmour  of  our  I'rorin.r  ,/  New  \ork  lu  \uu-v\r:x,  or  in  his  ah,r„cr,  to  ,„rh  as  for  ilw 
timr  hinir  talic  rinr  to  h,p  the  piarf  ami  Ailmiuislir  the  Imw.i  of  our  saiil  Prorliirr 

This  infringer  of  f.aws  aiul  hiherties  h././rr  peremptorily  assumes  the  I'a.quets  (o  himself, 
snymg.  Hr  „v/.t  th<'  Man  to  whom  th,,j  uYro  dirrrtnl  i„  the  Lirutniaut  (Sor,rm,ur>  a/wmr.  IJut  upon' 
what  pretence  1...  deems  himself  th..  person,  except  it  he  for  his  hreach  of  the  peace,  and 
ol.structing  the  <lue  course  of  tlu-  l.aw  ever  since  h..  hath  possessed  himself  of  the  Fort 
Arhitrarily  and  illegally  ruling  hy  the  Sword  is  siilliciently  evidencd  to  tlu-  ««/,»„,,„/  l!„alrr  hv 
the  foregoing  lines  ' 

rrnlnok  /'/.,//,>  and  Sfr,,hr„  fan  rortfaml,  ho\U  of  the  Council,  and  leO  in  Trust  hv  the 
Lieutenant  (Jovernmir  fortlie  keeping  of  the  peace  and  legallv  (ioverning  efthis  their  Majesties 
I'rovmce.  which  they  carefully  and  honestly  wmild  have  discharged  the  Trust  reposed  iirthem, 
It  they  had  not  I.e.M.  prevented  hy  this  Molator  of  our  Laws  and  F.iI.eities  and  that  with  more 
renown  and  Reputation  I.,  their  Majesties  as  well  as  the  hetter  salisliicti.m  of  their  Liego 
People  iiihahiting  this  their  Majesties  Province 

''■'"■  '''"  <■•'""'■•" f  Hie  Council  hefore  named,  h.-ing  sent  for  to  tlie  Tort,  l.v  the  request 

of  M'  .Un  /^irg,  niie  P.M.piets  Inmig  hy  him  at  that  time  not  .h.|ivered)  they  signified  to 
h;,»/,r  ami  those  present  uith  him.  That  th,;,  urrr  r,a,h,  to  oUnr  >mh  (h.lrr.  a.  his  MaJ.s„j  had 
girvtt  in  his   iW.jH4t»  to  his  I.ouirnnul  (iorrrmwr,  ihni  ahs.  ul    horn  ulonn  t/oi/,  toirtihir  u-ilh  Colonrl 


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Bayard  had  imtritrthtis  to  kcq)  the  peace  and  administer  the  Law  of  this  Government,  which  they  always 
were  ready  to  have  J'ulJUlcd,  if  had  not  been  obstructed. 

At  this  our  Usurper  rages,  .and  vents  his  passion  in  his  usual  Billingsgate  IVictorick  calling 
them  jmjushly  affected,  Bogs  and  Rogms,  and  bids  them  immediately  go  out  of  the  fort,  for  they  had 
no  business  there.  A  strange  entertainment  to  them,  who  for  these  many  years  past  liave  always 
as  Councillors  Officiated  under  the  several  Governours  of  tiiis  their  Majesties  Province,  and  at 
that  time  those  who  were  left  in  trust  by  their  Majesties  Lieutenant  Governour.  However 
seeing  there  was  no  remedy  but  patience  ( this  violent  usurper  resolved  still  to  Govern  by  the 
sword )  they  quietly  went  to  their  own  homes. 

Their  JLijesties  Pacquets  being  thus  assumed  by  our  Usurper,  he  immediately  abuseth  his 
deceived  Abettors  by  aflirmmg  to  them.  He  had  received  a  Commission  to  be  their  MajestUs 
Lieutenant  (rovcrnoiir,  and  that  all  their  Actions  toere  urll  approved  of.  This  readily  gained  credence 
with  the  vulgar  who  are  too  apt  and  willing  to  be  beguiled  by  their  Popular  leader.  From  this 
time  forward  he  assumes  the  title  of  Lieulcnant  Governour,  and  according  to  tiie  Instructions 
given  in  the  Pacquet,  he  swears  sme,  who  were  of  his  Committee  of  Safety,  iiefore,  to  be 
Councillors  now,  as  also  some  few  more  of  tlie  Inhabitants,  nmch  alike  imlo  these  Persons 
neither  of  the  highest  rank  no  reputation,  but  sucii  as  our  Usurper  was  well  assured  were  for 
his  turn.     This  being  done  they  i)roceed  to  action. 

N  B.  On  the  10"'  day  of  Ikcrmbir  an  order  comes  forth  Entituled,  By  the  Lieutenant  Governour 
and  his  Council,  signed  underneath,  Jacob  Leyslcr. 

The  contents  as  I'olloweth 


By  the  Licutcuaut  Gorcrnoiir  Sc'   &   Council 

Whereas  there  is  an  Act  of  Assembly  dated  (he  Thousand  Sir  hundred  eighty  three,  Entituled,  a 
continued  Bill  for  d<fraying  of  refjuisite  charges  of  the  (lovernmenl,  if  many  if  the  luliabilants  of  this 
Ptvvince  ttotwithstaitding  they  have  subscribed  to  comply  with  the  same,  liavc  disputed  it  when  required 
thereunto. 

These  are  therifore  to  give  Notice  vnio  all  persons,  within  this  Province,  lluit  the  Customs  and  excise 
settled  by  the  said  Act,  hath  (^  doth  still  nnviin  good,  and  of  full  force,  (J*  that  the  Collectors  l{ 
Ueceivers  then  if,  are  emi>owcred  to  do  their  duty  therein ;  all  fursons  Iniug  herebii  strictlii  required  to 
obey  the  same  as  they  will  answer  the  contrary  at  their  peiil.  Given  under  my  hand  at  Fort  ll'dliam  the 
Sixteenth  day  if  December  lOS'J. 

Jacou  Levsler. 

This  order  of  the  pretended  Lieutenant  Governour  and  Council,  being  set  up  in  all  the 
public  places  of  this  City,  did  not  a  little  alarm  the  considerate  Inhabitants  who  thereby 
clearly  saw  the  williiigni's.s  ol'  this  Usurper  and  his  abbettors,  to  enslave  tlu'in  and  their 
posterity,  so  that  he  might  conmiand  their  purses.  A  strange  change  in  a  little  time!  For 
this  Leyslcr  in  the  beginning  of  our  Iniubles,  was  the  lirst  niiin  that  disputed  the  payment  of 
the  Customs,  lonsulting  with  several  of  the  Inhabitants,  how  these  Arbitrary  ImpositiMus 
might  be  pulled  down  Further  how  contrary  this  order  of  our  Usurper  and  abbettors,  is  to 
their  own  so  often  repeated  maxim  (That  whutsoirer  was  acted  by  a  I'njiist  Gonrnour,  or  under  his 
authority  was  ipso  lacto  null  and  void  and  of  no  iffnt  in  Law.)  If  there  yet  remain  any  candour 
ur  Ingenuity  in  this  violent  man  and  his  abettors,  it  will  be  more  honourable  for  them  pid)lickly 
to  recant  so  plain  an  error,  than  stil!  to  pj-rsigt  in  it  lor  we  prny  of  the  nnhynsml  Ilmdir,  wiiat 


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else  is  the  intent  purport  and  meaning  of  this  Order,  but  to  enforce  a  Law  made  by  a  Papist 
Govcnwtir  and  wider  his  authority,  which  by  their  own  argument,  is  void  in  itself,  so  that  they 
must  either  own  this  their  dark  imintelligible  Oracle,  hath  much  deceived  them  in  this  point  of 
Politicks,  or  its  evident  to  the  World,  they  have  assumed  upon  themselves  a  Tower  to  km, 
Ta-xcs  Ciistnmis  tuid  benevolences  upon  the  Inhabitants  of  this  their  Majesties  Provin-;.  without 
mid  contrary  to  their  own  consent  notwitiistanding  the  many  wholsome  Laws  thai  have  passed 
under  the  several  Kings  Ueigns  in  the  llealni  of  Englaml,  made  for  the  preservation  of  the 
same ;  as  also  contrary  to  a  Particular  branch  of  that  Act  which  their  order  hath  reference 
unto,  that  in  express  words  says  thus,  That  no  aid,  Tax,  Tollage,  Asscsment.  Custom,  Loan 
Benevolence  or  impositioH  whatsoever  shall  be  laid  assessed,  imposed  or  levied  on  any  His  Majesties  Subjects 
within  this  Province,  or  their  Estates  upon  an,j  numner  or  colour  of  pretence,  but  by  the  Act  and  consent 
of  the  (ioveniour,  Council  ami  representatives  of  tim  People  in  General  Assembly  met  and  assembled. 

Now  to  the  end  we  may  further  make  out  to  the  world  the  unreasonableness  ns  well  as  the 
illegality  of  this  we  cannot  omit  to  advertise  the  Impartial  reader.  That  in  the  year  1GS3 
arrived  at  this  Province  Colonel  Thomas  Dovgav  ;  appointed  his  Majesties  Governour  under  his 
Royal  Highness  the  Duh  of  Y„rk,  the  Lord  J'n.prietor  of  this  Province,  who  in  a  short  time 
after  his  arrival  here  according  to  particular  instructions  given  him  by  his  said  Royal  Highness, 
did  issue  forth  writs  to  the  several  Counties  within  this  Province  for  the  Electing  of  Members 
to  serve  in  Oeneral  Assembly,  which  accordingly  was  done  and  the  same  were  convened  and 
begun  their  lirst  Session  on  the  day  of  OcUn;  &  the  lirst  Act  which  passed  this  .Session 
was  that  their  order  refors  to,  wherein  our  Representatives  wisely  provided  against  the  critick 
Lawyers  of  this  Age,  who  too  nicely  distinguish  betwixt  the  ivings  subjects  iniiabiting  within 
the  realm  of  England,  and  those  inhabiting  his  Dominions  abroad,  denying  the  latter  the 
priviledges  confessed  to  be  the  undoubted  birthright  of  the  former,  upmi  which  our  said 
Rejiresentatives,  prudently  in  the  first  part  of  that  Act  endeavour  to  secure  unto  themselves 
and  posterities  what  was  the  birth-right  of  every  free  born  subject  of  England.  This  being 
done,  they  continue  this  Act  for  the  defraying  of  the  necessary  charges  of  this  (Government, 
which  begins  thus, 

The  representatives  of  his  Itoyal  Highnesses  Province  of  New  York,  convened  in  General  Assembly, 
Have,  for  and  in  consideration  of'  the  many  gracious  and  Royal  favours  expressed  and  extendi d  to  the 
Inhabitants  of  this  His  Province  :  and  also  for  the  bountiful  con/iming  and  reserving  to  them  and  their 
posterity,  thr  rights  ^y  Priviledges,  Liberties  and  Immunities  br/hre  reciial  and  ejpreased  and  for  the  better 
defraying  of  the  nrcessary  chargis  ami  erpences  of  this  Province 

How  far  this  Art  is  binding  upon  the  Inhabitants  of  this  Pro\'ince,  will  further  appear,  by 
duly  considering  another  climse  of  this  very  Act  which  runs  thus, 

That  all  lidts  agreed  u/mu  by  the  said  Itepresenlatirrs  or  the  Major  jnirt  of  them,  shall  be  presented 
unto  the  (iuvcrnour  and  his  Council  for  their  approlMiiion  and  consent;  all  and  every  which  said  Hills  so 
approved  ff  and  consniied  to  by  the  Guvenwur  and  Cuuncd,  shnll  In  esteemed  and  accountetl  the  l.nws  of 
this  Province  which  said  hues  shall  continue  and  remain  in  force  until  tliry  /«•  repialid  bi/  the  Autlooiti, 
aforesaid,  thnl  is  to  say  the  (Jovi«rnour,  Council  and  Kepresentatives  in  (Jeneral  Assembly,  by 
and  with  the  ai)probalion  of  his  Royal  Highness,  or  expire  by  their  own  limifntions. 

Now  thill  this  act  of  the  Assembly,  in  a  strick  sense  caimol  be  allowed  to  be  a  law  of  this 
Province  and  so  not  bii.diug  upon  iu  Inhabitants,  we  bumbly  olli-r  these  reasons: 

First,  For  that  by  tlie  Authority  aforesaid  this  act  never  was  asseiited  unto,  the  approbation 
of  HiH  IJoyal  Higliiicss  being  always  wanting,  wjio  was  so  lui'  ullerwurds  from  approving  of  it. 


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tliat  he  utterly  disallowed  the  same,  and  that  first  by  a  Letter  to  his  Governour  Colonel  Thomas 
Dongan,  and  afterwards  coming  to  the  Imperial  Crown  ol'  Engliiud  he  puhlickly  disallowed  that 
Act  by  sending  over  aComniission  under  the  broad  seale  of  England  to  the  said  Colonel  Dongan, 
to  be  Captain  General  of  this  I'roviuce  and  with  seven  Councillors  to  govern  the  Inhabitants 
thereof,  any  five  of  which  Councillors  made  a  Quorum  and  tiie  Majority  of  that  five  with  the 
Captain  General  were  empowered  to  make  all  laws.  A  method  contrary  to  what  the  afore 
recited  Acts  prescribe. 

Secondly,  Our  second  Reason  why  this  Act  is  no  ways  binding  on  the  Inhabitants  of  this 
Province,  is  that  the  Customs  Im|)osition8  &  Excises  granted  unto  iiis  then  Royal  Highness,  his 
Heirs  aiul  successors,  in  the  said  Act  wero  given  in  consideration  of  his  said  Royal  Highness 
Confirming  to  the  Inhabitants  the  Charter  IViviledges  making  up  tiie  first  part  of  the  said  Act 
which  never  was  enjoyed  by  the  Inhabitants  nor  confirmed  to  them  but  the  contrary  as  is 
proved. 

Thirdly,  For  'liat  hitherto  wee  are  ignorant  of  any  Law  either  made  within  the  Realm  of 
Eiighnul  or  thi>  jcir  Majesties  Province  by  which  the  luh.'ibitants  thereof  are  obliged  to  pay 
unto  his  Majesty  the  Custom  and  Excise  set  down  in  the  before  recited  pretended  Act  of 
Assembly. 

When  any  such  Law  is  produced,  those  of  us  who  have  sigiunl  to  pay  unto  King  William  the 
Customs  due  unto  him,  wiien  legally  dcnuuided,  shall  readily  comply  ;  but  until  that  be  done, 
we  cannot  see  those  Notes  given  by  several  of  us  for  |)eace  and  quietness  sake  (importing  no 
more  than  what  is  above  written)  are  any  ways  obligatory. 

However,  when  it  shall  ])lease  Almighty  (!od,  a  (iovernour  arrives  to  this  Province  from 
King  William  we  are  ready  to  submit  this  point  as  well  as  all  other  Abuses  and  irregularities 
done  unto  us,  then  to  be  decided  in  a  Legal  way  and  manner.  To  a  Governour  so  orriving,  we 
shall  not  be  backward  'n  assist,  either  with  our  persons  or  Ksfates,  for  the  more  orderly  and 
peaceable  Governing  this  Province  and  defraying  the  Public  Charges  thereof  in  such  a  way  and 
manner  as  shall  be  Legally  agreed  (m. 

On  the  2-\^  Piamlur  about  seven  or  eight  a  Clock  in  the  Evening,  Jamb  Dc  Krij  Jimior,  son 
to  Jacol)  Dc  Krij  nhciidy  mentioned,  with  Corndiuii  J)ipnjsiir  son  to  the  widow  Cormlis  both  lads 
were  violently  carried  away  to  the  Fort  by  force  of  Arms  without  Mlitimiu  or  Legal  process 
alledging  they  had  defaced  and  torn  down  the  order  of  the  |)retended  Lieutenant  Governour  and 
his  Council,  which  upon  a  due  examination  will  evidently  appear,  was  standing  several  luuirs 
after  their  con\mittnient.  How  sollicitous  this  cruel  usurper  is  to  vent  the  fury  of  his  rage 
against  both  young  and  old  is  evident  to  all  by  the  illegal  confinement  of  these  two  lads  for  no 
othiT  cause  hut  his  own  arbitrary  will  and  j)leaHure. 

The  sauu!  Night  an  Indian  Slurc  belonging  to  I'/iilip  Fnmli  was  dragged  to  the  Fort  and  tliere 
Imprisoned. 

The  next  day  M'  French  falling  in  amongst  some  of  Lri/sliri  crew,  resented  the  injury  done 
unto  him  by  liie  illegal  detaining  of  his  Slave  so  highly  that  some  of  the  standers-hy 
immediately  went  and  iidbrnied  against  him  so  that  in  a  short  tinie  after  an  the  unid  Frnich 
was  walking  in  the  puhlick  streets  of  this  City  about  his  lawful  afliiirs,  John  Jtuigrr  Serjeant  to 
this  I'surper  y^f //.«/'/  attended  with  six  .Mus{|ueteers,  lays  violent  hands  on  him  and  tells  him, 
he  was  his  Prisoner  and  to  the  Fort  he  nnist  go.  M'  Firrith  replyed,  not  unless  you  carry  me, 
which  accordingly  lliey  did,  in  the  nature  of  a  dead  Corpse,  though  living,  where  he  socm 
nuM'ts  with  the  Entertainment  of  n  close  iniprisoinnent. 


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Some  hours  after  tlie  Commitment  of  this  his  Majestys  Suhjeet,  by  his  own  particular  request, 
Captain  John  2'Ktfer  and  W  Jamts  Emet,  both  allowed  Attorneys  of  this  Province  made  ajjplication 
to  his  Gaoler  Leysler  for  a  copy  of  his  mittimus  in  order  to  their  taking  such  care  for  their 
clients  enlargement,  as  the  Law  allowed  of,  and  directed  unto ;  All  the  answer  they  obtained 
at  that  time  was  Tluit  he  could  do  nothing  without  advising  with  his  Council  and  they  should  meet  in 
the  Evening  when  they  might  re-attend.  This  they  carefully  did  though  to  little  purpose ;  for  they 
were  denied  entrance  into  the  Fort  that  Evening  several  times ;  nor  could  they  be  admitted  to 
speak  with  their  Client,  so  that  near  twenty  four  hours  were  expired  er'e  this  Usurper  saw 
cause  to  deliver  the  following  papers  which  for  the  readers  satisfaction,  we  shall  here  recite 
Verbatim. 

Fort  William,  Dec'  24""  Anno  1GS9. 

Whereas  complaint  is  made  to  me,  That  M'  Philip  French,  hath,  in  a  most  indolent  manner 
contemned  this  Gonrnment,  threatening  to  tare  ,1(1  (if  it  had  not  been  already  done,)  the  Proclamation 
for  continuing  his  Majesties  Customs  and  Excise,  according  to  an  Act  (f  Assembly,  ^V  allhowrh  it  lais 
forbid  all  persons  at  their  peril 

These  are  in  his  Majesty  King  William's  name  to  will  and  nijuire  you  to  bring  the  said  French 
biforc  me  and  Council,  to  answer  Jhr  the  same. 

Oifvn  under  my  hand  and  seal  the  date  abocesaid. 


To  Sergeant  John  Burger,  and  his  assistants. 
At  a  Council  held  in  New  York  the  2Mi  r/ December,  Anno  1GS9.- 


Jacob  Leyslkh. 


PiiESENT — Lieut.  Governour, 

Samuel  Edsall, 
'riio'  Williams, 
Ilendrick  Janse 


Mas.  Cuyler 
Benjamin  Blagg 
Jno  \'an  Coussenkeven' 
Aldernum 


Whereas  Philip  French  hath  behaved  himself  very  contemptuously,  against  the  Lieutenant  Governour 
and  Council,  as  by  Evidence  taken  hforc  him  doth  appear,  and  continueth  in  the  same,  bein>r  euaniinid 
bijhre  them. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Fri'uch  In  forthwith  committed  to  safe  custody  within  Fort  William,  till 
further  consultation  in  this  mutter. 

.1  true  Copy,  Eua mined  by 

Jacob  Milliorn  Secretary 

Now  whether  tlu'  reason  of  this  rsurpers  deferring  the  delivery  of  the  warrant  and  Order 

of  the  Council,  above  (h'seribed,  may  not  rationally  be  construed,  as  soi lo,  that  the  warrant 

directed  to  SiMJeanI  .hhn  Uurgrr  and  his  assistanlH  was  written  several  hours  alter  M'  French's 
lu'ing  close  prisoner,  or  not  is  a  t|iieKtion  we  .shall  not  now  insist  on. 

'I'lie  Warrant  and  Order  of  Council  above  written  coming  to  the  haiNJs  of  the  belbre  named 
Attorneys,  on  the  behalf  of  their  Client,  they  apply  themselves  afresh  to  the  pretended 
Lieutenant  (■'overnour  and  Comn'il  sitting  on  Christmas  Ihiy  in  the  Kvening,  to  whom  they 
signilied.  That  having  perused  the  warrant  and  order  of  Council  liy  which  M'  I'hitip  French 
was  committed  close  prisoner  within  the  Fort,  they  found  nothing  contained  in  either,  but  what 


'  ('KUnK.xiiiivt.v.  —  Kii. 


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according  to  the  known  Laws  of  England  as  well  as  this  Province  was  Bailable,  and  for  that 
end  and  purpose  they  appeared  before  them  on  the  behalf  of  their  Client,  to  offer  Bail  to  the 
value  of  Twenty  Thousand  Pounds  if  desired,  for  his  appearance  in  any  Court  of  Record 
within  this  County,  there  to  abide  such  Dedermination  as  by  Legal  process  should  be  made 
against  him,  for  or  by  reason  of  the  charge  alledged  against  him  in  the  aforesaid  warrant  and 
order  of  Council.  All  the  Arguments  used  by  these  Gentlemen  of  the  Law  no  ways  prevailed 
with  this  cruel  Leijshr,  and  his  nominal  Council,  whom  he  is  making  use  of,  as  his  Tools,  for 
the  better  cloaking  of  his  own  arbitrary  Illegal  actions  and  intentions.  It  seems  as  if  this 
usurper  were  of  the  same  opinion  with  some  Soldiers  in  FlutarclCs  time,  who  wondered  anij 
ivovhl  be  so  imporliiiiatc  ns  to  praich  Law  and  Moral  Itcason  to  men  with  sword.t  bij  their  sides,  as  if 
Arms  knew  not  how  to  descend  to  rational  Inquiries.  All  the. satisfaction  given  to  this  so 
lawful  demand  of  Bail  on  the  prisoners  behalf,  was  only  some  small  diversion.  Our  late  upstart 
.'>tates-ninn  —  Mr  Milbournc  now  advanced  to  the  Secretaries  Ortico  by  his  new  made 
Lieutenant  Governour  was  pleased  to  afford  them  by  dropping  now  and  then  his  wonted  obscure 
sentence  asking  the  Prisoners  Co\mcil,  WItiiher  theij  woidd  submit  the  determination  of  their  Clients 
cause  to  the  Lieutenant  Governour  ind  Council'/  Wiio  thereupon  modestly  enquired  in  what 
capacity  they  sat  there  whether  Military  or  Civil  1  Answer  was  made  by  Milborue,  Both.  The 
uncertainty  of  tliis  reply  as  well  as  its  unreasonableness,  yielded  fresh  matter  to  argue  upon,  all 
whicli  centered  here,  that  our  dark  politician  demanded,  ILnr  ihiij  iroiild  help  themselves,  or  by 
what  means  tlini  would  be  relit  red  ?  To  whom  it  might  have  been  fitly  replyed,  In  tim  same  way 
and  manner  as  you,  not  many  years  past,  recovered  forty  fivt>  pouiuls  by  a  legal  course,  ay  .Inst 
Sir  I'dmund  Andros,  *br  nine  hours  false  Imprisonnu'ut.  For  iu)twithstanding  the  many 
endeavours  used  by  our  Usurper  to  (piash  tiu'  various  reports  coming  to  us,  many  ways  of  a 
Governour  hastening  from  bis  Majesty  for  this  Province,  we  are  not  discouraged  in  our 
expectations  of  aiul  well  wisiiing  for  his  safe  arrival,  and  then  we  doubt  not,  but  to  see  some  of 
our  Usurpers  r^'ceive  the  just  demerits  of  their  illegal  Arbitrary  doings. 

Tiu*  4"'  of  .lanuarv  Captain  Jnhn  Tudn-  by  particular  warrant  from  M'  Philip  French  applied 
liimself  to  the  Mayor  of  tins  City  with  the  Kings  writ  of  Habeas  Corpus  n^turnable  to  the  next 
Mayors  Court,  which  was  the  7""  of  the  same  Month.  'I'his  writ  so  signed  by  the  Mayor  was 
safely  conveyed  to  Mr  Fnnch  and  by  hini  delixL'red  to  liis  kee])er,  who  fortiiwith  accpiainted  the 
head  fJoaler  Le<isler  therewith,  who  inmiediately  ordered  tlu^  windows  where  the  said  Krencii 
was  confined  to  be  nailed  up  and  that  a  more  strict  watch  should  hi;  kept  over  him  as  if  the 
cruelties  already  exeri'ised  towards  this  free  born  subject  of  F.iiirhind  were  not  sulheient,  who 
hitherto  hath  been  denye<l  the  access  of  his  fiiends  iind  accpiaintance,  no  not  so  nmch  as  his 
Counsellors  at  Law  lulinitted  to  couu-  near  him,  a  usuage  more  cruel  ami  barbarous  than  the 
most  notorious  Fellon.  Traytor  or  Itrbel  commonly  meet  withid 

The  ?"■  day  of  .January  being  come  and  the  Mayors  Court  sitting  M'  John  'I'uder  dilligenlly 
attended  it,  expecting  to  have  met  his  Client  there,  by  virtue  of  the  aforesaid  writ,  wailing  a 
considerable  time  and  no  appearance  of  .M'  French  lie  informed  that  Court,  That  the  Mayor 
was  pleased  on  the  4"'Ii'.stant  to  sign  his  Majesties  writ  of  ILdmis  Corpus  for  the  bringing  the 
body  of  the  said  .M'  French  together  with  the  cause  of  his  Connnittment  before  thai  Court, 
where  he  was  ready  to  argue  on  the  behalf  of  his  Client  the  matter  of  Law  that  migiit  arise; 
btit  seeing  he  was  disappointed  by  the  aforesaid  writ  being  disoheyed,  he  should  take  upeii  him 
to  open  to  the  Court  the  nature  of  the  said  writ  which  (said  he)  is  a  writ  grmi'id  in  the  subjects 
jhvour  to  piei-vut  'I::  Ulivn!  d:U:i:iure  of  iimj  .-/  th>  h'inga  Subjects  Jhlsthj  Imprhmptl,  so  thtt  n  vinlntion 


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oftlm  kind  wa.,  a  crime  oftU  dcepcM  dye,  and  every  suhject  wa.  nearly  concerned  therein,  none  knowing 
who«e  turn  U  might  be  next  to  have  their  Liberties  subjected  to  the  Arbitrary  will  and  pleasure 
of  this  Man  (Leysler)  * 

Also,  to  the  Bench  he  directed  himself  in  this  manner,  you  who  are  the  Mayor  and  Aldermen  for 
thetune  being  nj  tins  Cty  and  so  consequently  the  Patrons  thereof,  it  Moves  you  to  take  care,  the  AncL 
Liberties  a,ul  Jrcedo,ns  of  this  City  be  m,t  infringed  arul  that  its  Inhabitants  be  not  in  this  manner  drag.^d, 
by  a  Marshal  f>rce,  to  the  Fort,  and  there  kept  close  prisoners. 

Our  Usurpers  Oracle  Milborne,  being  present  in  the  Court,  after  a  long  continued  Silence, 
Learnedly  expressed  himself  thus;  /  do  affirm  to  Ms  Court  that  .V  French  is  none  of  the  Kings 
Sulyects,  Without  giving  any  further  reasons.  At  which  the  slanders  by  hissed  and  some 
l)ublickly  charged  him  with  being  the  principal  Actor  of  our  present  troubles. 

On  the  IS'"  January  certain  advice  coming  to  this  place  of  a  Ship  designed  to  this  Port, 
whereof  one  Prents  was  Master,  being  struck  on  some  Rocks  near  New  Lomtm,  and  M'  French 
being  chiefly  concerned  in  the  Loading,  was  forced  to  submit  to  this  proud  usurper  and  to 
Petition  him  by  the  Title  of  Lieutenant  (hnrrnour  who  had  before  menaced  him,  f  he  would  not 
give  the  Title  oj  Lieutenant  Gorernour  he  would  put  him  where  he  should  never  see  the  face  of  Man 
more.  To  prevent  which  and  the  exigency  of  his  afiairs  at  that  time  he  gratified  the  Ambitious 
Humour  of  this  man  Lnjskr  and  thereby  obtained  his  Liberty,  ujion  his  and  M'Tlio- Winham's 
eiitennq  into  a  recognizance  of  five  flundred  Pounds  to  the  King,  for  the  said  French  his  good 
behavior  during  twelve  months  and  a  day  from  the  date  thereof 

To  return  again  to  our  account  of  the  two  lads  first  Imprisoned.  Cornelius  Depnister,  bv  the 
humble  petition  of  his  Mother  was  set  at  Liberty.  Jacob  l)e  Key  is  stif.  under  confinement 
albeit  bis  enlargement  has  been  much  endeavoured  by  his  Master,  M'  .John  Barbarv  a 
considerable  Merchant  in  this  City,  who  went  to  his  Goaler  Leysler  mxA  oHi-red  Two  Tbousaud 
Pounds  security  for  his  Mans  appearance  to  ai.swer  a  legal  process  against  him,  to  which  end 
and  purpose  a  copy  of  his  Mittimus  hath  divers  times,  been  demanded,  but  could  not  lie 
obtained,  nor  no  bail  would  be  taken;  nothing  will  serve  this  proud  usurper  Leysbr  nor  release 
this  Lad,  but  his  parents  sending  in  a  Petition,  directed  to  Jacob  Lrysler,  Lieuiniant  Gorernour 
and  hs  Council,  wherein  they  must  beg  forgiveness  for  faults  they  are  ignorant  of  tlieir  sons 
lieing  guilty  of.  A  strange  and  unheard  of  method,  to  force  people  to  pay  Homage  to  his 
person!  Children  must  be  taken  from  their  Parents,  .Servants  from  their  Masters,  Husbmids 
Irom  their  Wives  Masters  from  their  families,  and  all  this  on  no  other  ace'  than  their  denying 
to  give  tins  proud  usurper  Lnjsler  a  title  that  no  way  appertains  or  belongs  to  him 

And  we  dare  this  proud  man  to  produce  if  be  can,  any  actions  against  those  Inhabitants  he 
most  maliciously  Characterizes  as  Po,,ishly  affected  so  much  savouring  of  Popery  as  these  we 
charge  him  with.  &  are  ready  to  prove  against  him,  when  a  convenient  time  and  opportunity 
presents. 

For  we  pray  the  unbyassrd  reader  what  is  'he  dilference  betwixt  bloody  Bishop  Bonner's 
(;oal-bole,  and  this  cruel  unnuTciful  Usurpers  Diinircoii  &  liullet-hole  the  loriner  being  lilted  & 
prepared  for  the  poor  I'rotcMants,  that  would  not  i.lolize  their  consecrated  Wafer,  this  latter  ';,r 
the  quiet  Inhabitants  of  this  their  Majesties  Province  who  cannot  in  their  conscienc  ascribe 
that  Honour  to  hnn,  which  is  only  the  right  of  the  King  to  infer  upon  him  &  then  its  time 
enough  for  his  subjects  to  obey. 

The  VV^  January  this  rsurp.T  Leysler,  sends  uikI.t  the  command  of  Lieut'  Churchill  twenty 

SoldiPrs   over   to    Limif    Island,    the    nevi    il!iv    il>e>-   -.,.„..    i,,     I ;...     „!..._..    fi.  .,     ;..    -       •    i       . 

— .•      -••'.•     ••"•••      • •••••!      rVlnTr    tiirj      ill    a    Violent 


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ii    • 


manner  by  force  of  anna  broke  open  the  House  of  M'  Daniel  Whitehead  one  of  his  Majesties 
Justices  of  the  Peace  appointed  by  our  Governour  Sir  Edmund  Amhos,  and  being  entered  into 
the  house  they  in  like  manner  aforesaid  brake  open  several  chests  &  boxes,  but  found  not  what 
they  looked  for,  and  so  returned  the  next  day  without  doing  any  more  mischeif  as  we  yet 
hefir  of. 

On  the  Sixteenth  of  January  the  Publick  Post  M'  John  Perry  setting  out  from  the  House  of 
Colonial  Lewis  Morris  towards  Boston  was  not  advanced  on  his  way  above  a  quarter  of  a  mile 
before  he  was  laid  hold  on  by  a  warrant  from  our  Usurper  Leysler,  &  brought  back  to  this 
place — New  York  with  his  Letters  which  were  opened  iuul  perused  at  the  \\\\\  and  pleasure 
of  this  arbitrary  Man,  who  its  plain  and  evident  unto  all  that  are  not  wilfully  blind  hath  made 
it  his  contrivance  how  to  ruin  the  Inhabitants,  and  hinder  the  Prosperity  of  this  Province,  ever 
since  his  taking  upon  him  to  Govern  by  the  sword,  which  he  hath  in  great  measure  affected, 
by  his  continual  breach  of  the  peace,  and  obstructing  the  due  course  of  Law  and  Justice. 
Hut  lest  this  was  not  sufficient,  he  resolves  to  destroy  as  much  as  In  him  lies,  the  Commerce 
;ind  Trade  of  this  Province.  A  more  ready  way  than  this  could  not  have  been  taken  by 
him  for  that  puriiose,  to  obstruct  and  hinder  advice  which  is  acknowledged  by  all  to  be  tlu; 
Life  of  Trfide  ;  for  how  can  this  be  given  or  received,  where  intercepting  Mens  private  Letters, 
is  become  so  modish  with  our  pretended  rulers,  as  that  they  are  so  far  counting  it  a  Crime,  as 
by  their  Action  they  deem  it  a  virtue. 

Before  we  draw  to  a  conclusion  of  this  our  Declaration  and  Narration,  which  is  already 
swelled  oeyond  its  intended  limits,  we  cannot  omit  transcribing  two  other  brandies  of  tlu^ 
pretended  Act  of  Assembly,  they  seemingly  make  such  a  jHulder  about,  which  upon  an 
impartial  Enquiry  (allowing  it  to  be  an  Act  hinding  though,  that  we  cannot  do,  lor  the  reasons 
already  given)  these  our  usurpers  will  be  found  the  greatest  violaters  thereof  The  branches 
we  think  lit  to  insert  are  these  following  Viz. 

Thut  no  free  man  shall  be  taken,  and  imprisoned,  or  he  disseized  of  his  free  hold,  or  lAberty  or  free 
Customs  or  be  ouUuurd,  or  exiled,  or  any  other  ways  destroyed,  nor  shall  be  passed  upon.  Adjudged  or 
Condemned,  but  by  the  lauful  Judgement  (f  his  Peers  if  by  the  Jjuvs  of  this  Province. 

Justice  nor  right  shall  be  neither  sold,  denied  or  deferred,  tn  any  nuin  within  this  Province, 

That  in  all  cases  whatsoever.  Ball  by  sufficient  surtly  shall  be  allowed  ^'  taken  unless  for  Treason  or 
felony,  plainly  and  especially  erprcssed  and  mentioned  in  the  warrant  of  Commitment. 

How  far  these  our  I"surpers  Actions  evince  their  little  regiird  unto  the  pretended  Act  of 
Assembly,  except  it  he  to  that  part  which  would  bring  (ireast  to  their  Mill,  let  the  unbyasseil 
judge. 

This  arbitrary  proud  person  Lryslrr  having  thus  far  exalted  himself  above  his  brethren 
disdains  to  own  his  very  kindred  unless  they  will  entitle  him  Lieutenant  Governour  nor  will 
he  free  them  from  his  Bullet-hole  on  any  other  terms. 

A  plain  (lemoiistrution  of  this  he  hath  given  by  liis  late  carriage  to  M'  Lucas  h'eersiead,  who 
after  the  usual  manner  was  forced  to  go  to  the  Fort,  when  lu'  came  before  this  Usurper,  he 
softly  applies  himself  tlius  to  him,  Cnusin  Leysler  what  is  your  will  and  pleasure  f  At  this  he 
Hies  out  in  a  great  rage  How  dare  you  call  me  Cousin!  Then  he  spoke  to  liim  by  the  name  of 
Captain,  but  that  would  not  do,  Sc  he  was  told,  that  if  he  gave  him  not  the  title  of  Litutaiant 
liuveruoiir  he  would  be  put  among  the  Bullets.  To  avoid  which,  he  gave  him  that  title,  and 
was  then  suffered  to  go  home. 

Pts  straege  this  violent  man  Leysler,  wiio  otherwise  is  so  Publick  should  be  at  a  stand. 


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when  this  plain  question  is  put  to  him,  fr/io  gave  you  this  Name!  Wiiy  doth  lie  not  answer,  as 
in  truth  it  is,  My  Goiljhther  M'  Milhorne,  and  his  assiMant  vain  glory  together  with  my  Gad-Mothe, 
Ambitiou,  tvho  hare  engaged  on  my  behalf,  that  I  should  ekave  to  the  Infernal  Vrinec  if  his  ivurls,  Hug 
and  emhraee  all  the  pomps  and  vanities  of  this  wicked  world,  and  us  I  had  hitherto  been  so.  I  shall 
continue  a  faithful  senmit  to  that  black  prince  of  the  Air,  as  long  as  the  many  headed  beasts  the  rude 
multitude  would  stand  by  me. 

To  sum  up  all,  we  readily  suhmit  the  decision  of  this  question  to  the  considerate  peruser  of 
the  foregoing  lines,  whether  those  branded  by  Leyskr  as  King  James  his  men,  or  himself  and 
his  rude  crew,  deserve  tha^  title  mostV 

Sure  we  are,  that  upon  i  serious  perusal  of  the  Declaration  Entituled,  The  Declaration  of 
the  Lords  Spiritual,  and  Commons  Assembled  at  Westminister  Die  Martis  12  February  IGSi). 
Several  articles  tlierin  »'.xhibited  against  the  late  King  James  and  declared  illegal  are  and  have 
been  most  notoriously  committed  by  this  Usurper  and  his  abettors,  some  whereof  we  shall 
hero  insert  and  set  down  as  in  the  said  printed  declaration  VizK 

Tluit  levying  money  for  or  to  the  use  of'  the  Crown,  by  the  pretence  of  prerogative  without  grant  of 
Parliament  for  longer  lime  or  in  other  nuinner  than  the  same  is  or  shall  he  granted,  is  illegal 

That  excessive  bail  ought  not  to  be  required,  nor  excessive }/««  imposed!^ nor  cruel  and 
nnreasonahle  punishment  inflicted 

That  this  arrogant  man  Leyslcr  is  palpably  guilty  of  both  these  branches  before  recited  we 
l)rove  thus,  I'iz 

That  by  his  instruments  he  hath  and  doth  exact  (by  pretence  of  Prerogative  and  for  the  use 
of  the  Crown)  Customs  Impositions  and  Excise  never  granted  to  the  Crown ;  which  that  he 
might  the  better  accomplish,  he  hath  taken  upon  him  to  erect  a  Court  of  Exchequer,  consisting, 
as  members  of  the  said  Court,  viz  i^amuel  Edmll,  Benjamin  Blagg,  .loluam  I'rorest,  Ilendrick  Jansen, 
John  Cowenhoren  who  began  their  session  on  the  iiO'"  January,  the  IS'"  of  the  same  month 
several  of  the  Inhabitants  received  sunnnons  to  appear  at  this  unusue.l  Court  on  the  day  above 
siiid,  to  give  their  reasons  why  they  would  not  pay  the  monies  they  were  indebted  to  the 
King  for  Custom. 

The  persons  so  summoned  unanimously  made  choice  of  M'  Thomas  Clark  to  appear  for 
them,  who  went  to  the  Fort  where  this  Court  was  silting,  and  being  admitted  he  first  enquires, 
tvlwther  any  there  had  a  Commission  from  King  U'illium  to  be  Baron  of  his  Ej-chequer?  And  if  any, 
that  his  Commission  might  be  publiclly  read  and  afterwards  proceeded  to  shew  the  unreasonableness 
of  their  demands;  but  all  to  little  purpose,  the  Court  proceeding  to  enter  Judgenu'nts  against 
the  Iidnibitants  for  whom  he  appeared  oidy  giving  them  eight  days  time  to  consider,  whether 
they  would  voluntarily  pay  their  (illegal)  demands,  which  otherwise  would  be  levied  upon 
them  by  distress. 

About  4  oClock  in  the  Afternoon  of  this  day,  was  in  some  measure  verified  an  expression 
our  Usurper  not  long  since  was  pleaseil  to  utter  to  a  person  of  good  reputation  in  this  IVovince 
who  emiuiriug  of  him  By  what  power  he  did  such  Actions  ■/  To  whom  he  answered.  That  he  was 
invested  with  such  a  power,  as  in  a  little  time  he  could  command  the  Had  of  any  man  in  the  Province, 
and  it  would  be  forthwith  brought  him.  Something  like  hereunto  was  this  day  fulfilled;  for  giving 
command  to  If'illiam  Chun-hill  and  several  Soldiers  with  jiim,  assisted  by  several  of  the 
Inhabitants  of  this  City,  namely  Abraham  Brazier,  Abraham  Clomp,  llil  Tombrr,  ami  divers 
others,  they  go  to  the  House  of  Colonel  Nicholas  Bayard  and  by  force  of  Arms  entered  the  same, 
breaking  open  several  doors  uud  locks,  in  order  to  the  seizure  of  the  said  Colonel  liai/ard,  whom 


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(as  some  of  tliem  said)  they  were  ordered  to  take  dead  or  alive.  Colonel  Bayard  for  his  own 
security  had  left  his  own  house  and  was  gotten  into  his  ^leigh'oours,  near  his  back-side,  vi2  one 
ilf  Richard  Elliot  a  Cooper,  whose  house  in  like  manner  by  Churchill  &  las  Attendants  was 
broken  open,  where  they  laid  hold  of  Colonel  Bayard  and  in  a  most  abusive  manner  dragg'd 
him  to  the  Fort.  In  this  riotous  tumult  was  stoln  out  of  tho  house  of  the  said  hUliot,  three 
silver  spoons. 

But  the  unlimited  will  of  this  violent  rapacious  Usurper,  was  not  yet  satisfied  with  the 
taking  and  imprisoning  Colonel  Bayard,  nor  his  malice  thereby  fully  answered,  for  in  like 
manner  he  vents  his  fury  against  Stephaniis  Van  Cortlandt,  late  Mayor  of  this  City  whose  house 
likewise  was  broken  open  a^d  most  of  his  doors  and  Locks  spoiled  though  they  were  frustrated 
of  their  design,  by  his  escaping  out  of  their  cruel  hands  for  that  time. 

Also  M'  William  Nicols  was  laid  hold  on  by  the  men  of  Brcuckle  at  the  Ferry-house  on  Long 
Island,  and  was  brought  over  in  the  F.vening  and  carried  to  the  Fort.  The  next  morning  tlie 
Ferry  man  was  in  like  manner  brought  to  the  Fort,  where  these  three  subjects  o^  their  Majesties 
are  illegally  imprisoned,  and  with  whom  ho.v  barbarously  they  intend  to  deal.  Time  will 
best  discover. 

We  shall  erd  this  our  Declaration  and  Protestation  narratively  set  down  by  naming  the 
principal  authors  of  our  principal  miseries,  which  are  these  following,  vi::^ 


Jacob  Lcyslcr. 

Jacob  Mi/borne 

Samuel  Edsall 

]y  Geo  Bechman  of  Flachbus, 


Peter  De  Laiioy, 
ly  Suniucl  Stales 
Tho'  TFilliams 
Jno  Coivcnhocen. 


Bciij  Blagg 
Hold''  Jansen 
Hend^'  Ciiyler, 


Against  whom  we  wait  a  fair  opportunity  legally  to  proceed 
A.  D.  1G90. 


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Instmctu,ns  for  Colonel  Henry  Shntghter^  Governor  of  New-Yai-k 

[Jfcw-York  Entry,  II.  228.] 

Instructions  for  our  Tniaty  jd  ^\  elbeloved  Henry  Sloughter  Esq"  Our  Captain 
General  and  Governor  in  Chief  in  and  over  our  Province  of  New  York  and 
the  Territories  depending  thereon  in  America 

With  these  our  Instructions  you  vi^ill  receive  our  Commission'  under  our  Great  Seal  of 
England  constituting  you  our  Capt"  General  and  Governor  in  Chief  of  our  Province  of  New 
York  and  the  Territories  depending  thereon  in  America 

You  are  therefore  to  fit  yourself  with  all  convenient  speed  and  to  repair  to  our  Province  of 
New  York  in  America.  And  being  arrived  there  you  are  to  take  upon  you  the  execution  of  the 
Place  @  Trust  we  have  reposed  in  you  and  f.)rthwith  to  call  together  the  members  of  our 
Council  for  that  our  Province  by  name,  Frederick  Flypson,  Stephen  Courtland,  Nicholas 
Layard  William  Smith,  Gabriel  Mienvielle,  Chidley  Brooke,  William  Nichols,  Nicholas  De 
Meyer,  Francis  Rambouls,  Thomas  Willett,  William  Pinhorn,  John  Haines 

You  are  with  all  due  and  usual  solemnity  to  cause  our  said  Commission  under  our  great 
seal  of  England  constituting  you  our  Captain  General  and  Governor  in  Chief  as  aforesaid,  to 
be  published  in  our  said  Province. 

You  are  also  to  administer  unto  each  of  the  members  of  the  Council  as  well  the  Oaths 
appointed  by  Act  of  Parliament  to  be  taken  instead  of  the  Oaths  of  Allegiance  and  Supremacy 
and  the  Test,  as  the  Oath  for  the  due  execution  of  their  places  of  Trust 

You  are  to  commimicate  unto  our  said  Council  from  time  to  time  such  and  so  many  of  our 
Instructions  as  you  shall  find  convenient  for  our  service  to  imparted  unto  them 

And  you  are  to  permitt  the  members  of  our  Council  to  have  and  enjoy  freedom  of  debate  & 
vote  in  all  things  to  be  debated  of  in  Council 

And  allthough  by  our  Commission  aforesaid.  Wee  have  thought  fitt  to  direct  that  any  three 
of  our  Councillors  make  a  Quorum,  it  is  never  the  less  Our  will  and  Pleasure  that  you  do 
not  act  with  a  Quorum  of  less  than  five  members,  unless  in  case  of  necessity 

And  that  we  may  he  alwaies  informed  of  the  names  of  persons  fitt  to  supply  y"  Vacancys  of 
our  Council  in  New-York,  you  are  to  transniitt  unto  us  and  to  the  Lords  of  our  Privy  Councill 
appointed  a  Committee  of  Trade  and  Foreign  Plantation  with  all  convenient  speed  the  names 
and  Characters  of  six  Persons  Iniiabitants  of  our  said  Province  and  Territories  whom  you 
shall  esteem  the  best  (jualified  for  that  Trust,  and  so  from  time  to  time  when  any  of  them 
shall  die,  depart  out  of  our  said  I'roviuce  or  hecome  otherwise  unfitt,  you  are  to  supply  the 
first  number  of  six  persons  by  nominating  others  to  us  in  their  Stead 

You  are  from  time  to  time  to  send  us  and  our  Committee  of  Trade  and  Plantations  the  names 
and  qualities  of  any  members  by  you  put  into  our  said  Council  by  the  first  conveniency  after 
your  so  doing 

In  the  Choice  and  nomination  of  the  members  of  our  Councill  as  also  of  the  Principal 
Officers,  Judges,  Assistants,  Justices  &  Slierifls  you  are  alwaies  to  take  care  that  they  be  men  of 
estate  and  ability  and  not  necessitous  People  or  much  in  Debt.  And  that  they  be  persons  well 
afiected  to  Our  Governm' 

'  Bve  iiiitc  p.  023.    Tlie  official  Coinmiasion  h  rcLorilcJ  in  the  Stcivtary  ol  Stnlv'a  Ollico,  Albany,  in  Book  of  Cmnmi$uotit, 
I!.,  a.     It  Liiirs  a.ite  1th  .lanuary,  lesi.i,— Ed. 


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You  arc  not  to  susptMul  the  MomberH  of  our  Councill  witliout  good  and  sulVicient  cause,  and 
ill  uaso  of  suspension  of  any  of  tiieni,  you  are  (brtliwith  to  trausinitt  unto  us  and  to  our  s*" 
Conxuiittec  your  reasons  lor  so  doing  together  with  tiie  Ciuu-ge  and  Proofs  against  the  said 
Persons,  and  their  answers  tlu^reuuto 

You  are  to  transniitt  autlientiek  Copies  iuuKt  tlie  pul)lick.  Seal  of  all  Lawes,  Statutes  and 
Ordinances  which  at  any  time  sliall  he  made  (n)  enacted  witiiin  our  said  Province  unto  us  and 
our  Conuuittee  for  Trade  and  IMautations  within  three  nujiiths  or  sooner  after  tiieir  being 
enacted  together  with  Duplicates  tliereof  hy  tlie  lu'xt  conveyance  upon  pain  our  Highest 
Displeasure,  and  of  tlie  Forfeiture  of  that  years  Sahny,  wherein  you  shall  at  any  time,  or 
upon  any  pretence  whalsoi'\er  omilt  to  send  over  the  said  Lawes  and  ordinances  as  aforesaid 
within  the  time  above  limittcd. 

You  are  not  to  pass  any  Act  or  Order  in  any  case  for  levying  money  aial  inllicting  Fines  and 
Penalties,  whereby  the  same  shall  not  be  reserved  to  us  for  such  Publick  uses  as  by  the  said 
Act  or  Order  shall  be  directed 

And  we  do  particularly  require  and  command,  that  no  money  or  valiu-  of  moiu-y  whatsoever 
be  given  or  granted  by  any  Act  or  Order  of  Assembly,  to  any  CJovernor,  riieuteiumt  Oovernor 
or  Commander  in  Chief  of  Our  said  I'rovince  which  shall  not  according  to  the  stile  of  Act  of 
Parliament  in  England  be  mentioned  to  be  given  and  granted  tmto  us,  with  the  humble  desire 
of  such  Assembly  that  the  same  ht>  ajiplied  to  the  use  and^  behoofe  of  sucrh  (Jovernor, 
Lieutenant  (iovernour,  or  Commander  in  ('hief,  if  we  shall  so  think  litt.  Or  if  we  shall  not 
approve  of  such  guill  or  application,  that  the  said  money  or  value  of  money  be  then  disposed 
of  and  appropriated  to  such  other  uses  as  in  the  said  Act  or  order  shall  be  mentioned.  And 
that  from  the  time  the  sana?  shall  be  raised,  it  remain  in  the  bauds  of  the  Collector  or  Receiver 
of  our  said  Province  uutill  our  J'leasure  shall  be  known  therein 

And  for  as  nuicli  as  great  jirejudice  may  hai)pen  to  our  servicer  and  the  security  of  our  said 
I'rovince  by  your  absence,  for  prevent  ion  thereof  you  are  not  to  presunu'  upon  any  pretenc(? 
whatsoever  to  be  absent  from  your  (iovcrnment  witliout  first  having  obtained  leave  for  so 
doing  from  I's  under  our  sign  Manual  and  sigiu't,  or  by  our  Order  in  our  Privy  Councill 

And  as  we  are  wnling  in  the  I)est  maimer  to  i)rovide  for  the  support  of  the  Oovernnient  of 
our  said  J'rovince  by  setting  appart  sufficient  allowances  to  our  Lieutenant  Governor,  or 
Commander  in  Chief,  residing  for  the  time  being  within  the  sauu^  Oia  wii.i.  and  Pi.kasiuk  is, 
that  when  it  shall  happen  that  you  shall  be  absent  from  thence,  one  full  moiety  of  the  Salary 
@  of  the  Perquisites  and  Hniolunients  whatsoever  which  would  otherwise  become  due  unto 
you,  shall  during  the  time  of  your  absence,  be  pai<l  and  satisfied  unto  such  Lieutenant 
Governor  or  Commander  in  Chief  who  sliall  lie  resident  upon  the  IMace  for  the  time  being 
which  we  do  hereby  order  (g  allotl  unto  him  for  his  better  maintenance,  and  for  the  support  of 
dignity  of  that  our  (jovernmeiit 

You  shall  not  siilfer  any  publick  money  whatsoever  to  he  issued  or  disposed  of  otherwise 
than  hy  Wan'  under  your  hand,  hy  and  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Council 

You  are  to  cause  the  accompts  of  all  such  iiiouey  or  value  of  money  attested  hy  you  to  be 
traiisinitted  every  half  year  to  our  Cominiitee  of  Trade  id)  foreign  Plantations,  and  to  our 
commission"  of  our  Treasury  or  our  High  Treasurer  lor  the  time  being,  wherein  shall  be 
specified  every  ])articular  simime  raised  or  disposed  of,  together  with  the  iiaiiies  of  the  Persons 
to  whom  any  I'aymenl  shall  be  made,  and  for  what  uses,  with  sullicicnt  vouchers  for  every 
payment,  to  the  end  we  may  be  satislied  of  the  right  and  due  application  of  the  Revenues  of 
our  said  l'ro\  ince  and  the  Territories  depending  thereon 


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You  sliiiU  not  reniitt  nny  Fines  or  Forfeitures  above  tiie  sum  of  Ten  pounds  before  or  aaer 
sentence  given,  nor  dispose  of  any  escheats,  wiiatsoever  until  you  siuill  have  (irst  signified  unto 
ns  y  nature  of  tiie  olfence  or  occasion  of  su<'li  Fines,  Forfeitures  and  esdieats  witli  the 
particular  Sumnies  or  value  thereof  which  you  are  to  do  with  all  speed  unto  our  Commissioners 
of  our  Treasury  or  our  High  Trearer  lor  the  time  being,  and  untiU  you  shall  have  received 
our  directions  therein  ;  but  you  may  in  the  mean  time  suspend  the  Payment  of  the  said  Fines 
and  Forfeitures 

And  you  are  particularly  not  to  pass  nny  Law,  or  do  any  Act  by  grant  settlement  or  otherwise 
whereby  our  Revenue  may  be  lessened  or  Impaired  without  our  special  leave  or  Command 
tiierein 

You  are  to  recpiire  the  Secretary  of  our  said  I»rovince  or  his  Deputy  for  the  time  being  to 
provide  Transcripts  of  all  such  Ads  or  I'ublick  Orders  as  shall  be  niade  from  time  to  tiln(^ 
together  witli  a  copy  of  the  JournallH  of  the  Conncill  and  Assembly  to  the  end  the  same  may 
be  transmitted  unto  us,  and  to  our  Counnittee  of  Trade  and  Foreign  I'lantations,  wliich  he  is 
duly  to  perform  upon  Pain  of  incurring  the  Forfeiture  of  his  Place 

You  shall  transmitt  unto  lis  by  th.>  first  opportunity  a  Mapp  with  the  exact  description  of 
the  whole  Territory  under  your  Covernm'  with  the  several  Plantations  upon  it  As  also  the 
Fortifications,  And  you  are  likewise  to  send  a  List  of  all  Officers  Implov*"  under  your  Oovernm' 
together  with  all  publick  Charges,  and  an  ace'  of  the  present  Ifevenue,"  witli  the  probability  of 
the  increase  or  Dimiuuliou  thereof  under  every  head  or  Article  thereof 

You  shall  not  displace  any  of  y«  Jitllges,  Justices,  Sherifls  or  other  officers  or  ministers 
within  our  said  Province  of  New-York,  without  good  aiul  sufficient  cause,  to  be  signified  unto 
l.'s,  and  to  our  Conniiittee  of  Trade  &  I'lantacons.  Ami  to  prevent  arbitrary  Ifemovalls  of 
Judges  (a)  Justices  of  the  Peace,  you  are  not  to  express  any  Limitation  of  time  in  the 
Conmiissions  which  you  are  to  grant  to  fitt  persons  for  those  Imployments,  nor  sliall  you 
execute  yourself  or  by  Deputy  any  of  the  said  olllfcs  nor  suffer  any  IVrson  to  execute  more 
offices  than  one  by  Deputy 

You  shall  not  l)y  Coulom- of  any  Power  or  Authority  granteil  or  mentioned  to  be  granted 
unto  you,  take  upon  you  to  give,  grant  or  dispose  of  any  office  or  Place  within  our  said  Province 
which  is  or  shall  be  granted  under  the  Orcat  Seal  of  Kugland,  any  further  than  that  you  may 
upon  the  Yacaucy  of  any  such  office  or  Place  or  Sus|)ensi()ii  of  jiny  such  Ollicer  by  you,  putt  in 
any  I'erson  to  officiate  in  tli,-  Inlervall  untill  you  shall  have  n'presenled  the  nuitter  unto  Us, 
which  you  are  to  do  by  the  first  opj)ortunity,  and  that  our  Pleasmv  be  thereupon  signif''  unto 
you 

You  shall  not  erect  any  Court  or  Office  of  Jiidiciitiire  not  before  erected  or  establish'd  without 
our  special  order 

You  are  to  transmitt  unto  us  wit  hall  convenient  speed  a  particular  accoimt  of  all  Establishments 
of  Jurisdictions  Courts,  oific's  and  ollic.Ms,  Powers,  Authorities,  Fee  @  Priviledges,  granted  or 
settled  within  our  said  (.'olony  to  the  eiul  you  may  receive  our  especiall  directions  therein 

Von  shall  likewise  take  especiall  care  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  our  said  Councill,  to 
Pegulate  all  Salaries  \r  Fees  belonging  to  Places  or  Paid  upon  Emergencies,  that  they  be  within 
the  Hounds  of  Moderation,  And  that  no  exaction  be  made  upon  any  occasion  whatsoever 

Whereas  wee  conceive  it  very  necessary  for  our  Service,  that  there  be  an  Attorney  (ienerall 
appointed  and  settled,  who  may  at  all  tinu's  take  care  of  our  Rights  and  Interests  within  our 
said  Province,  you  are  with  all  convenient  speed,  to  nominate  and  appoint  a  fit  Person  for  that 
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And  whereas  it  is  necessary  that  .ill  our  Rights  and  Dues  be  received  and  recovered,  and 
that  speedy  and  eilivtual  Justi.'e  be  administered  in  all  Cases  concerning  our  Ifevenue,  you 
are  to  take  care  that  a  Court  of  exchequer  be  called  and  do  meet  at  all  such  tinu's  as  shall  be 
needful.  And  you  are  to  inform  I's  and  our  Committee  for  Trade  and  I'lantations,  upon  your 
arrivall  at  New- York,  whetiu'r  our  fService  may  require  that  a  constant  Court  of  Exchequer  be 
settled  ai     .  .^tablished  tiu-re 

You  shall  take  care  that  (lod  Almighty  be  devoutly  and  duly  served  throughout  your 
Government,  Tiie  Book  of  Common  I'rayer  as  it  is  now  establisiied,  read  each  Sunday  and 
Holyday,  and  the  blessed  .Sacrament  administered  according  to  the  rites  of  the  Church  of 
England,  You  shall  be  carefull  tliat  the  t'hurches  already  built  there,  shall  be  well  and  orderly 
kept  @  more  built  as  the  Colony  shall  by  (!ods  blessing  be  improved,  and  that  besides  a 
competent  maintenaiK-e  to  be  assigned  l<i  the  Ministers  of  each  Orthodox  Church  a  convenient 
bouse  to  be  b.iilt  at  the  connnou  charge  for  each  Minister,  and  competent  proportion  of  Land 
assigned  him  for  a  Glebe  and  exercise  of  his  Industry 

You  are  to  take  (Mre  that  the  I'arishes  be  so  limitted  anil  settled  as  you  shidl  lind  nu)st 
convenient  for  the  accom|ilishing  this  Good  work 

OuK  WILL  AND  J'licasuke  IS,  Tliut  uo  Minister  be  prelerred  by  you  to  any  Ecclesiastical 
Bentfice  in  that  our  I'rovinct!  without  r.  Certificate  from  the  IJight  Ift-verend  the  Bishop  of 
London,  of  his  being  conformable  to  the  Doctrine  and  Discipline  of  the  Church  of  England 
and  of  a  Good  life  Sc  conversation 

And  if  any  I'erson  preferred  already  to  a  Heiu'fice  slidll  appi'nr  to  you  to  give  scandal  either 
by  his  Doctrine  or  Manners  you  are  to  use  the  best  nuaues  lor  the  renu)vall  of  him  and  to 
supply  the  vacancy  in  sui;ii  manner  as  we  have  directed,  And  also  our  IMeasure  is,  that  in  the 
direction  of  a'l  Church  i  tfairs  the  minister  be  admitted  into  tiu-  rcs|)ective  N'estrys 

And  to  the  end  the  Ecclesiastical  Jurisdiction  of  the  said  Bishop  of  London  may  take  place 
in  tiiat  our  IVovince  as  far  as  conveniently  may  be,  We  ilo  think  htt  that  you  give  all 
Coimtenance  and  encouragement  in  the  exercise  of  the  same,  exce|)ting  only  to  the  collating  to 
Benefices,  (jranting  licences  for  marriages  '^  IVobiiles  of  Wills,  which  we  have  reserved  to 
you  our  (Joveruor,  and  to  the  Connmuider  in  chief  for  the  time  being 

You  are  to  take  especial  care  that  a  Table  of  Marriages  esla!)lisin'd  by  the  Cations  of  the 
Church  of  England  be  lumg  up  in  all  Orthodox  (.Churches  and  duly  oiiserved 

We  do  further  direct  that  no  School  Master  be  licncet()rtii  permitted  to  come  from  England 
&  to  k«'ep  school  within  our  I'rovince  of  New  York  without  the  Licenco  of  the  said  Bishop  of 
London  and  that  no  other  Person  now  tliere,  or  that  shall  c(imt>  from  other  parts  be  admitted 
to  keep  school  without  your  Lic«'nce  first  had 

You  are  to  take  care  Drunkemiess  &  Debaiu'hery,  swearing  ami  Blasphemy  be  severely 
punished,  and  that  non*-  be  admitted  to  I'ulilick  Trust  and  !m|iloyment,  whoHe  ill  Fanu'  and 
Conversation  imiy  bring  scandail  tliereupiui 

You  nre  to  take  care  that  no  mans  lite,  M»'mb«'r,  Kreelu)Id  or  (loods  betaken  away  or  h.irmed 
in  our  saiil  IVovince,  otherwise  tliini  by  established  and  known  iiaws,  Mot  repugnant  to,  but  as 
much  as  conveniently  n;ay  be  agreeable  to  the  liawes  of  this  our  Kingdome  of  England 

You  are  to  permitt  appeals  l  j  us  in  Council,  in  till  cases  of  Fines  Imposed  for  Misdemeanors, 
I'rovided  the  Fines  so  impos.'d,  exceed  the  \  ahu'  of  Two  hmulreil  I'oiinds,  The  Appehmt 
first  giving  good  security  y'  he  will  efii'clually  prosecute  the  sanu-  and  answer  the  comlenniaiion, 
it  the  sentence  by  which  such  Fine  was  im|iosed  shall  be  aflirmed 

\o\i  shuil  lultninister  or  cause  to  be  administered,  the  Oatiis  uppoinl''  by  Act  ol  i'ariuunent. 


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to  be  taken  instead  of  the  Oaths  of  aHegiame  and  Sui)ieniacy  and  the  Test,  to  the  members  & 
oflicers  of  our  Councill  to  all  Jud^.-s  and  Justices  and  all  other  I'ersons  that  hold  any  office  in 
our  said  Province  by  vertuc*  of  any  Patent  under  our  Great  Seal  of  England  or  our  Seal  of  our 
Provmce  of  New  York 

And  you  are  to  permit t  a  liberty  of  Conscience  to  all  Persons  (except  Papists)  so  they  be 
contented  with  a  q.a  t  and  I'eaceable  enjoyment  of  it,  not  giving  otlence  or  seandall  to  the 
Oovernment 

You  shall  take  care  that  all  Planters  and  Christian  Servants,  be  well  and  fitly  i)rovided  with 
Arms,  and  that  they  be  listed  under  ollicers  and  when  and  as  often  as  you  shall  think  fitt 
mustered  and  Trained,  wher,-by  they  may  he  in  a  better  readiness  for  the  defence  of  our  said 
Province  under  your  Covernnient 

And  you  are  to  take  especial  care  that  neither  the  frequency  nor  unreasonableness  of  remote 
Marches,  Musters  and  trainings  be  an  unnecessary  Tmpcdinu.nt  to  the  affairs  of  the  Irdiahitants 
You  shall  take  an  Inventory  of  all  Arms,  Ammunition  and  Stores,  remaining  in  any  of  (mr 
Magazines  or  (Juarizons  in  our  said  Province  and  of  those  now  sent  thither  and  transmitt  and 
Accomi.t  of  them  yearly  I.,  Cs  by  „„,.  „Cour  Principal  Secretarys  of  Slate  and  to  our  Committee 
for  J  rade  and  Plantations 

You  are  also  to  demand  an  Accompt  of  what  other  Arms  and  Ammunition  h:.ve  been  bought 
witli  the  pubhrpie  monies  or  otherwise  for  the  Service  of  our  i'rovince,  and  the  same  to 
transmitt  unto  Is  as  aforesaid 

You  are  to  take  especial  care  y'  fit  Storehouses  be  settled  throughout  our  said  Province  for 
receiving  and  keeping  of  Arms,  Ammunition  &.  other  Piiblique  Stores 

Whereas  you  have  Hepresented  mil,,  us,  that  it  will  be  necessary  to  enlarge,  the  Fortifications 
of  Albany  @  to  make  others  at  Scboneclade,  to  prevent  the  Incursions  of  the  iMench  and  their 
Indians  from  Canada  you  are  with  the  Advice  of  the  Council  to  raise  such  Forts,  Castles  or 
JMatforms  at  Alliany  Schonectade  or  other  Places  within  vour  Coverument  as  vou  shall  fin.l 
requisite  for  this  service.  Provided  the  Charges- th.-reof  he  defrayed  out  of 'our  Ifeveuue 
arising  m  New  \ork  or  by  contribution  of  the  Inhabitants 

^  In  case  of  distre.Ms  of  any  of  „ur  IMantations,  you  shall  upon  application  of  the  respective 
(.overnors  thereof  to  you,  assist  them  with  what  aid  the  condition  and  safety  of  your 
(•overnnient  can  permit 

And  that  w..  may  be  bett.T  Informed  of  the  'IVade  of  our  said  Province  you  are  to  take  care 
that  due  enlries  be  made  hi  all  Parts  of  all  Coods  and  (.'.mimodities.  Jmporled  ami  export.-.l 
rom  then.e  and  from  ami  to  what  places  they  come  an.l  goe,  ami  tliat  a  v.arlv  Arcmpt  tliereof 
I"'  transmitted  by  y„u  unto  us,  by  one  of  our  principal  Secretaries  of  State,  to  our 
Commissi.mers  of  our  Treasury,  or  .mr  high  Trear  for  th-  time  being,  and  to  mir  C.mimifteti 
lor  I  rade  (a;,  foreign  I'lanlalimis 

^ou  are  from  time  t..  lime  to  give  an  Accompt  iih  aforesaid,  what  strength  your  bordering 

Neighbours  have  (be  they  ians  or  Otherwise)  by  sea  and  I,and,  :md  what  Correspm.dence 

you  do  keep  with  them 

Ami  whereas  we  are  informed  that  some  of  the  Colonies  ndjoining  to  our  said  I'rovince  under 

colour  of  Oraiits.  <.r  upon  son Iher  grmindless  pret.  iwes,  endeavour  (o  ohstrucl  the  Trade  of 

New  York  and  Albany  you  are  n.>t  to  sufli-rany  Innovation  within  the  Uiver  of  New  York,  nor 
any  goods  to  pass  up  the  same,  but  what  shall  have  paid  th,'  Duties  at  New  Vork,  to  the  .md  the 
Chief  brnrfit  »{■  that  Trade  may  be  |ife»erv''  (o  tii,-  IniiabitantM  and  Truciers  of  New  York  & 
Vou.  HI.  (j7 


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•;;*' 


Albany,  the  same  being  agreeable  to  the  Lawes  of  our  said  Province  and  to  former  Practice  as 
W(!ll  as  necessary  for  the  Collecting  those  Customes  and  other  duties  which  are  to  be  raised  for 
the  support  of  the  Government  there.  And  in  case  you  find  the  Inhabitants  of  East  Jersey 
have  any  other  way  of  Trading  with  the  Indians  than  by  the  said  Iliver  of  New  York,  you  are 
to  use  your  Endeavours  to  prevent  the  same  and  to  give  Us  advice  thereof,  with  your  opinion 
what  is  to  be  done  therein 

You  are  to  encourage  the  Indians  upon  all  occasions,  so  as  that  they  may  apply  themselves  to 
the  English  Trade  and  Nation  rather  than  to  any  others  of  Europe  and  you  are  to  call  before 
you  the  live  Nations  or  Cantons  of  Indians,  Viz'  the  Maquacs,  fc'inecas,  Cayouges,  Oneides,  and 
Onondagues,  and  upon  their  renewing  their  submission  to  our  Government,  you  are  to  give  them 
our  Hoyall  Presents  which  we  have  caused  to  he  i)rovi(led  (or  them,  assuring  them  in  our  name 
that  we  will  protect  them  as  our  sui)iects  against  the  French  king  and  his  subjects.  And  when 
any  opportunity  shall  oiler  for  purchasing  great  Tracts  of  Land  for  Us  from  the  Indians  for 
small  summes,  you  are  to  use  your  discretion  tlierein,  as  you  shall  judge  for  the  convenience  or 
advantage  which  may  arise  unto  Us  by  the  same 

You  are  to  suppress  the  Ingrossing  of  Commodities  tending  to  the  Prejudice  of  that  frcedome, 
which  Commerce  @  Trade  ought  to  have,  and  to  settle  such  orders  aiul  regulacons  therein  with 
the  advice  of  our  Couiu'il,  as  may  be  iiuist  acceptable  to  the  Iiiliabilaiits 

You  are  to  give  all  due  encourngcment  and  invitation  to  Merchants  @  others  who  shall  bring 
Trade  unto  our  said  Province  or  any  way  contribute  to  the  advantage  thereof.  In  particular  to 
the  Royal  African  Company  of  England.  And  you  are  to  take  care  that  tliere  be  no  trading 
from  the  Province  of  New  York  to  any  place  in  Africa  within  the  Charter  of  the  Koyall  African 
CoiTipauy,  and  you  are  not  to  suffer  any  sliipps  to  be  sent  thither  without  their  leave  and 
authority. 

You  are  carefully  to  observe  all  y'  Articles  contaiiu-d  in  the  Treaty  for  composing  of 
ditlerences  restraining  Depredations  and  establishing  of  Peace  in  America  concluded  at  Madrid 
the  A  day  of  July  ]t>7()  with  the  Crown  of  Spain,  an  autlientick  ("opie  whereof  you  will 
herewith  receive  And  in  case  of  any  private  Injury  iir  Damage  which  shall  be  sutfered  or 
done  to  any  of  our  subji-cts  in  those  Parts  by  the  subjects  of  the  King  of  Spain  or  if  any  other 
Prince  or  8tnte  in  Amity  with  Us,  you  shall  take  care  to  give  us  an  account  thereof  with  all 
convenient  speed,  and  not  to  permit  or  encourage  a  reparaliiin  thereof  to  besought  in  any  other 
way  than  what  is  directed  and  agreed  on  by  the  said  'I'reaties.  And  wiiereas  we  are  infonned 
of  great  disorders  and  Depre<lafionH  daily  conunitted  by  I'Iratts  and  others  to  tiie  Prejudice  of 
our  Allies,  contrary  to  the  Treaties  belvveeii  us  and  the  good  correspondence  which  ought  to  be 
mainlaineu  between  Cluislian  Princes  &  Slates,  you  are  to  take  care  such  a  Law,  a  copie 
whereof  is  herewith  sent  unto  you,  be  passed  within  our  Province  of  New  York,  wliich  you  are 
to  transmitt  imto  Us  by  the  first  opiuirtunity 

Wui:ui:as  we  think  litl  for  the  belter  administration  of  Justice,  that  a  Law  be  passed  wherein 
nhnll  be  set  the  Value  ol'  Mens  Estates  •■ither  in  Goods  or  Lands,  under  wliicli  lliey  shall  not  be 
capable  of  Serving  as  Jurors,  you  are  therefore  by  the  first  opportunity  of  transmitting  any 
Laws  hither  (or  our  a|)prolialion  to  |)rcpare  and  si  ml  one  to  that  purpose 

You  are  with  the  assistance  iA'  our  Council  to  lind  out  fiie  best  meancs  to  facilitate  and 
encourage  the  convertiion  of  Negroes  an<l  Indians  to  the  Chrisliaii  Heligion 

V(ui  are  to  endeavour  with  the  assistance  of  our  Council,  to  provide  for  the  raising  of  (n) 
buililing  of  Publi(|ue  Work  llouscs  in  convenient  Places  lor  the  Employing  of  poor  and 
iiuiigent  People 


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OuH  Will  and  Pleasure  is  tliat  you  do  take  to  yourself  ns  Governor,  the  summe  of  Six 
Hundred  Pounds  Sterling  P.  Ann.  out  of  the  Revenue  arising  in  our  said  Province  And  that 
you  cause  to  be  paid  out  of  the  said  Revenue  to  tiie  several  officers  both  Civil  and  Military 
such  Salaries  and  allowances  as  Imve  been  usually  paid  unto  them,  until  you  shall  receive 
our  further  Directions  therein 

You  sliall  not  upon  any  pretence  whatsoever  permitt  any  alteration  to  be  made  in  the  value 
of  the  Currant  Coyne,  either  foreign  or  belonging  to  any  of  our  Dominions  witiiout  having 
first  signified  unto  Us  the  reasons  for  so  doing  and  Iteceivcd  our  Pleasure  therein 

You  are  to  take  care  that  all  Writts  be  issued  in  our  Royal  names  throughout  our  said 
Province  and  Territories  depending  tiiereon 

For  as  much  as  great  Inconvenience  may  arise  by  tlm  liberty  of  Printing  within  our 
Province  of  New-York  you  are  to  provide  by  all  necessary  orders  that  no  person  keep  any 
Press  for  Prints  nor  that  any  book  Pamphlet  or  other  niiitters  whaLsoever  be  printed  without 
our  special  leave  and  license  be  first  obtained 

Lastly.     If  any  thing  shall  happen  that  may  be  of  advantage  and  Security  to    our  said 
Province,  which  is  not  herein,  or  by  our  Connuission  provided  for  Oi  u  Will  and  i>Li:Asriii-; 
IS,  and  we  hereby  allow  unto  you  with  the  advice  ami  consent  of  our  Couiicill,  to  take  Order 
for   the    present    therein,   giving   us    speedy    notice   thereof,    that   so   you    may    receive   our 
Ratification  if  we  shall  approve  of  the  sanu',  Provided  alwaics  that  you  do  not  by  Colour 
of  any  Power   or  Authority   hereby  given    you,    (,'onimence   or   declare   War,  without   our 
knowledge  and  Command  therein,  except  it  be  against  Indians  upon  emergencies  wherein  the 
consent  of  our  Council  shall  he  had,  and  speedy  notice  thereof  given  unto  I's.     And  you  are 
upon  all  occasions  to  send  unto  us  by  one  of  our  Principal  Secretaries  of  State  and  the  Lords 
of  (Mir  Privy  Coiuu'ill  appointed  a  Committee  for  Trade  and  Foreign  Plautacons  a  particular 
Account  of  all  your  Proceedings  and  of  the  Condition  of  Alfairs  within  your  (iovernnuuit 
Civen  at  our  Court  at  Whitehall 
tiie  31"' day  of  January  Kisit 
In  the  first  year  of  our  Reign 

By  His  MatJ"  Commaxu. 


Wanmit  to  pay  a  Chiplaiii  aud  other  Offiar.'i  for  Xeiv-Yurh 

t  N«w- York  Entry,  U.  Wi.) 

WHiiiiEAs.  We  have  thought  fit  to  nuike  and  Pass  an  Kstahlishment  for  two  fimt  companies 
to  be  employd  in  out  Province  of  New  York  in  America  to  be  paid  out  of  the  nuHiies 
appointed  for  the  I'ay  of  the  Land  Forces  within  our  Kingdonu-  o»'  Kn^-land  according  f(.  the 
Uiifrmhereiii  mentioned.  And  being  informed  that  tl»>re  will  accrue  a  surplusage  of  Five 
hundred  and  filly  three  pounds  Four  Nliillings  aiul  Kleven  Pence  or  tiu-re  ubouts,  at  the  rate  of 
thirty  P:  Cent  by  the  diHi-rence  of  the  money  or  value  of  moiu'v  currant  in  our  said  Province. 
Oni  Will  and  I'leasi  is,  luTei)y  further  to  appoint  a  ChM].lain  fiir  the  said  Two  Companies 
nt  (he  rate  of  six  nhiii      >  and  eight  IViu'o  I*.  Diem.     A  C^hinn  .„n  at  Two  «hilling8  and  Six 


•'.I. 


i.<  '' 


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pence  P.  Diem.  A  Store  Keeper,  Armourer,  Master  Gunner  and  two  Matrosses  for  the 
Guarisons  there  at  two  shillings  P.  Diem  each,  the  whole  charge  amounting  to  sum  of  Three 
hundred  forty  nine  pounds  fifteen  shillings  and  ten  pence  P.  Ann.  which  Chaplain,  Chirurgeon, 
Store  Keeper,  Armourer,  Master  Gunner  and  Matrosses,  We  do  hereby  charge  and  direct  you, 
or  the  Commander  in  Chief  of  our  said  Province  for  the  time  being  to  cause  to  be  satisfied  out 
of  the  said  Surplusage  of  money  that  shall  arise  by  paying  of  the  Officers  and  Soldiers  of  the 
said  Two  Foot  Companies  As  also  the  Chaplain  Chirurgeon,  Store  Keeper,  Master  Gunner  and 
Matrosses,  in  the  money  that  is  or  shall  be  currant,  within  our  said  Province  and  not  otherwise. 
And  that  you  apply  the  overplus  being  two  Hundred  and  three  pounds  nine  shillings  and  one 
penny,  or  thereabouts  to  the  use  of  our  said  Companies,  and  Guarisons,  Giveing  a  constant 
accompt  of  your  Proceedings  herein  to  the  Lords  of  our  Privy  Councill  appointed  a  Committee 
for  Trade  and  Plantations  and  to  our  Commissioners  of  our  Treasury  or  our  High  Trear  for 
the  time  being  And  for  Soe  doing  this  shall  be  your  Warrant.  Given  at  our  Court  at  Whitehall 
The  thirteenth  day  of  March  in  the  second  year  of  our  Reign 

By  His  Ma')^'  Command 

Will  Blathwayt 


To  our  Trusty  and  welbeloved 
Henry  Sloughter  Esq'  (.'apt" 
Generall  and  Governor  in  Chief 
of  our  'Province  of  New  York,  @ 
the  Territories  depending  thereon 
in  America.      And  to  the  Gov' 
or  Commander  in  Chief  thereof  for 
the  time  being. 


Mtrnoi'ial  of  the  Agents  from  AUxirnj,  .fy.,  to  the  Oovernment  of  Conneciieitt. 

[Niw-York  r«pfn,  IH.  8,  11.  20.] 

Memohiai.  delivered  to  llie  Hunoniblt'  Governor  and  Council  of  Their  MajestieH' 
Colony  of  Coiinectiiutt  by  Itob'  Livingstone  and  Capt :  Gerrile  Teiinise 
Agents  Commissioiiated  by  the  Convention  of  Albanie  and  Cap'  Thomas 
Garton  sent  from  the  County  of  Ulster. 

Wee  liave  yesterday  given  yo'  Honors  an  account  of  the  State  of  aflaires  with  us  and  in 
whutt  diniger  Albanie  is  in  it  iiott  spei'dily  assisted  liy  our  neighbours  we  of  ourselves  and  they 
of  N.  Yorke  whatever  ttie\  pretend  are  iiott  able  to  luaintiiiiie  y'  part  of  tlu'ir  Maj'*  Territory 
without  a  considerable  Miippiy  ol  men  and  provisions  and  since  wee  now  understand  by  the 
Freiuli  prisoners  taken  by  the  .Matpmse  y'  the  Kmich  of  Caiiida  are  intended  to  make  an  assault 
upon  Albanie  with  a  coii.Hideiable  body  of  rrenili  and  liulians  early  in  the  Spring  for  which 
purpose  they  liave  Halt  bottomed  boates  canoes  and  engines  of  war  ready  by  which  means  they 

--   -     ■  -  ..      .  —  ..  «      ..  ...  ...  II  lii»li..r»i*   nrdvi'fl 


will  briiig  the -5  Nations  or  Cantons  of  Indians  to  trude  undt^r  \\wm  wis:!  be. 


o  pro\ 


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faithfull  to  the  English  Crowne  y'  signal!  tokens  whereof  being  now  sufficiently  demonstrated 
by  their  killing  and  taking  nineteen  fiench  and  Indians  of  y«  party  y'  committed  y'  Massacre 
at  Shinnectady  and  thatt  with  the  loss  of  four  of  their  men. 

And  perceiving  by  yo'  Honors  letters  to  the  Gent,  of  Albanie  y*  upon  the  Inductions  of  Cap' 
Leyslers  Agents  (whom  wee  concluded  were  come  here  for  more  assistance)  yo'  hon"  draw  of 
the  forces  sent  there  last  fall  for  assistance  as  if  y"  men  which  s''  Leysler  engages  to  send  up 
were  sufficient  to  resist  the  force  of  Canida  we  must  conclude  y'  Cap'  Leysler  must  be  very 
ignorant  of  affairs  with  us  to  strive  to  have  the  forces  there  drawne  of  else  has  some  by  ends 
W^i"  we  are  afraid  will  prove  destructive  and  extreame  dangerous  to  their  Ma""  affiiirs  att 
Albanie  and  doe  therefore  in  their  behalfe  of  their  Maj"  Subjects  in  the  Citty  and  County  of 
Albany  desire  &  request 

1'"^'  That  yo'  Hon"  would  be  pleased  to  raise  200  brisk  young  men  with  all  expedition  to 
defend  Their  Maje"  King  William  and  Queen  Mary's  Interest  att  Albany  and  to  joyne  upon 
occasion  with  our  young  men  and  goe  out  along  with  the  Indians  to  annoy  the  French  off 
Canida  and  keep  them  in  a  continuall  alarme  till  such  times  things  be  in  readiness  to  invade 
them  both  by  sea  and  land 

2"""J'  Since  nothing  can  be  more  dangerous  than  raysing  jealousies  among  the  Indians  att 
present  who  continually  presse  for  assistance  from  hence,  That  an  express  be  sent  with  all 
Speed  to  Albany  to  stop  Capt:  Bull's  drawing  of  the  men  till  a  considerable  (iarrison  be  in  the 
Citty  for  itts  sufficient  defence  against  the  French  which  cannott  be  less  than  five  hundred  men 
besides  the  140  Inhabitants  that  live  in  y'  City. 

',i""'  Since  wee  arc  informed  y'  M'  Milborn  goes  up  with  a  party  of  Men  from  New  Yorke 
to  overthrow  the  goverm'  of  the  City  of  Albany  and  turn  all  upside  downe  and  in  all 
probabillity  remove  those  Gentlemen  of  the  Convention  with  whom  y  Indians  of  the  5  Nations 
do  keep  their  correspondence  and  covenant  chain  as  they  call  it  all  w"^''  we  fear  may  prove  fatall 
in  such  a  juncture  wee  desyre  y'  yo'  hon"  would  be  pleased  to  putt  a  stop  to  such  dangerous 
proceedings  till  our  neighbours  of  Boston  be  informed  of  all  affaires  who  advised  us  in  their  last 
letter  that  they  had  written  to  Cajit:  Leysler  to  forbear  those  measures  which  occasion  us  soe 
much  disturbance  since  yo'  hon"  may  be  assured  that  the  Convention  of  Albany  who  aim  att 
nothing  butt  the  publick  good  will  be  willing  to  submitt  to  any  thing  ..lat  ever  shall  be  thought 
expedient  and  requisite  by  the  neighbouring  Colonies  who  have  no  small  interest  in  the 
preservation  of  y'  place  from  confusion  securing  the  5  Nations  to  pursue  the  present  Warr 

4"  Tiuit  the  Gent  of  Albany  as  well  those  who  are  of  Leysler's  Party  as  those  who  are  nott 
satisffied  of  his  having  the  authority  which  he  assumes  to  himself  have  unanimously  sent  an 
agent  to  N.  Yorke  praying  them  to  lay  aside  all  animosities  and  private  differences  aiul  contests 
and  joyne  heart  and  iiand  with  ail  niigiit  and  force  against  the  Common  ennemy  and  to  send 
tip  what  men  provisions  they  can  |)rocure  for  maintaining  and  deft-iiding  their  Maj'"  King 
William  and  (iueen  Mary's  Int»'rest  in  these  parts  hoping  they  will  not  take  any  advantages 
att  present  to  promote  theire  owne  Interest  but  mind  the  welfare  of  the  Couutrey  and  the 
preservation  of  the  Maj"  subjects  and  the  opposing  of  y«  common  emieiuy. 

5">i7  Since  the  people  of  Albany  are  so  nnu'h  impoverished  by  a  continuall  charge  for  these 
:)  years  p,  ♦  without  aiiy  trade  or  <'(nnnierce  whereby  they  mu'  rendered  incapable  of  fournishiug 
tiie  Houldiers  with  provisions  Shennectady  being  destro, 'd  and  most  cf  the  (Uit  plantations 
deserted  that  yo'  hon"  would  be  pleased  to  send  a  supply  of  an  liuudred  barrels  of  p<>r!'<>  or 
beel'e  equivalent  for  the  nuiintainiug  their  Maj"  Forces 


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6"''J'  Since  wee  plainly  see  the  French  of  Canida  design  no  less  then  the  destruction  of  their 
Maj"  interest  in  these  parts  of  America  and  y'  it  is  impossible  y'  their  Maj"  subjects  can 
expect  any  peace  or  tranquility  soe  long  as  the  French  of  Canida  bee  not  subdued  it  is  our 
only  Interest  y'  all  their  Maj"  subjects  of  the  United  Collonies  joyne  and  procure  a  considerable  ■ 
force  by  sea  and  land  to  invade  and  subdue  Canida  and  to  the  end  itt  may  be  the  more  speedily 
etfected  since  delayes  are  extream  dangerous  in  such  cases  we  desire  y'  yo'  hon"  would  be 
pleased  to  depute  some  Gent"  to  goe  to  Boston  to  consult  and  joyne  with  y'  Collony  who  wee 
understand  are  a  fitting  out  Vessels  for  the  purpose  that  so  glorious  a  work  may  be  caried  on 
with  all  cheerfulness  and  expedition  itt  being  every  true  Englishmans  interest  in  these  parts 
to  lend  their  helping  hand  on  such  occasions  w*  will  contribute  to  our  further  peace 

7iiiiy  xiiat  Yo'  hon"  would  be  pleased  to  consider  the  quantity  of  provisions  that  will  be 
requisite  for  the  carrying  on  y"  expedition  and  w'  want  there  would  be  if  the  reaping  and 
sowing  should  be  obstructed  by  the  enemy  (w'""  God  forbid)  hoping  y'  yo' hon"  will  take 
y'  fitting  care  y«  yo'  Collony  be  not  drained  of  so  needful  a  commodity  in  these  dangerous 
times 

gthiy  Thai  Vij'  hon"  would  be  pleased  to  consider  w'  we  now  propose  is  nott  meerl}'  for  our 
own  safety  but  the  generall  good  of  all  N.  England  since  wee  are  all  embarked  in  one  bottom 
and  though  they  who  are  nearest  the  fire  burn  first  yett  if  Albany  be  destroyed  W^h  is  the 
principal  land  Bu/,-  vk  in  America  against  the  French  then  there  is  not  only  an  open  road  for 
French  and  Indians  to  make  incursions  in  yo'  Hono"  Territoryes  but  the  5  Nations  who  are 
now  for  us  will  be  forced  to  turn  their  ax  the  otlier  way  and  how  dangerous  ytt  is  none  of 
the  Gent.  I  sui)pose  are  ignorant  of 

gihiy  -^Ypg  cannot  omit  to  acquaint  y'  hon"  whatt  wee  have  observed  in  our  travels  through 
yo'  Collony  how  y'  the  people  are  generally  much  inclined  and  very  eager  to  be  employed 
against  the  French  W""  we  hope  will  tlie  more  facilitate  yo'  hon"  Co(nic"'  and  undertakings 
begging  yo' hono"  to  use  all  expedition  imaginable  in  soe  great  a  business  of  iuiport  for  iff 
Canida  receive  their  expected  supplies  from  France  we  fear  itt  will  he  too  late  to  conquer  those 
enemies  to  America's  Peace 

We  beg  yo'  hon"  answ'  w""  all  convenient  speed  being  designed  to  hasten  our  journey  to 
Boston  we  remain  yo'  hon"  most  obed'     Servants 

Hartfi)rd  y"  la"-  Ron'  Livingstone 

of  March  1G;  J  Geriutk  Teunise 

Tho*  Gakton. 


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Memorml  of  tTie  Agents  from  Albamj  to  the  Government  of  Mmsachmett,?. 

[Now-Tork  Papfra,  III.  B.  W.] 

Memorial  delivered  to  the  Honorable  Governour  and  Council!  and  Representatives 
of  tl.eir  Majes"  Collony  of  Massachusetts  assembled  at  a  generall  Court  in 
Charles  Towne  the  20'-  day  of  March  IfiU  by  Robert  Livingstone  and 
Capt:  Gernt  Teunice  Agents  commissionated  by  the  Convention  of  Civil 
and  Military  officers  from  the  City  and  County  of  Albanie  and  Capt:  Thomas 
Garton  sent  from  die.  County  of  Ulster. 

In  pursuance  of  our  Commission  and  Instructions  wee  have  laid  the  case  before  yo'  Hon"  in 
what  condition  Albanie  and  that  part  of  their  Majesties  dominion  is  in  how  the  five  Nations 
westward  stand  affected  and  the  state  of  affaires  att  Canida  so  far  as  wee  could  learn  of  those 
French  lately  taken  by  the  A[aquaes  which  are  the  three  main  points  that  now  ought  to  be 
mnaidered  off'  and  seeing  the  neighbouring  Collonies  and  wee  wholy  under  God  depend  upon 
y./  hon"  who  are  only  capable  in  these  parts  of  performing  soe  glorious  a  design  to  subdue  the 
French  of  Canida  the  Enemies  to  our  Jfeligion  and  Peace  wee  will  therefore  offer  these  followiu"- 
considerations  to  he  weightily  pondered  and  considered  by  vo'  Hon"  since  the  preservation  ol" 
their  Majesties  interest  in  America  the  welfare  of  their  leidge  subjects  and  our  future  tranquility 
doth  chieffy  consist  therein. 

In  the  first  place  we  must  acquaint  yo'  hon"  of  the  mean  condition  that  Albanie  is  in  being 
no  waves  fortified  to  withstand  y  force  of  Canida  which  we  understand  the  French  design  to 
bring  against  us  early  in  the  spring  which  being  subdued  (as  God  forbid  it  should)  they  not 
only  procure  a  peace  with  y'  Maquase  and  other  nations  westward  (without  which  wee  know 
they  cannot  subsist  all  Canida  having  confess'd  as  much  themselves)  but  will  compel  the  five 
Nations  to  bend  the  force  towards  their  Majesties  subjects  and  to  joyn  with  the  French  in  all 
their  wicked  designs  and  entcrpri/.es. 

andir  To  prevent  wiiich  since  wee  of  the  Province  of  N.  York  aie  not  able  to  maintaine  y« 
part  of  their  Maj"  Territory  without  a  considerable  supply  of  men  and  provisions  wee  desire 
that  yo'  bono"  would  be  pleased  to  raise  five  hundred  brisk  young  men  with  all  convenient 
speed  togoe  for  Albany  with  provisions  y'  is  beefe  and  porke  (cornc  being  there)  and  annmilion 
with  suitable  Clothes  stockings  Iiidiiui  Shoes  &'  fit  for  such  an  ex|)edition  which  joyning  w"-  y" 
niei;  sent  from  N.  York  some  to  (Jarrison  s"  place  some  to  goe  out  with  our  voung  men  and 
Indians  to  annoy  the  French  of  Canida  and  to  keep  them  in  a  continuall  alarm  y'  they  break 
not  out  to  doe  mischeif  to  their  Maj"  subjects  in  tliese  Dominions. 

;{"">  'J'hat  yo--  Honors  woidd  he  ph'ased  to  supply  us  with  a  good  Ingenier  to  lay  out 
Fortifications  and  contrive  how  the  City  of  Albany  may  be  better  fortified  as  also  witii  ten  or 
twelve  good  guns  and  some  experienced  men  in  gunnery  which  wee  want  there  extreandy  and 
cannot  exju'ct  to  be  supplied  with  them  from  N.  York. 

•l"-"  Your  Hon"  arc  sensible  y'  y-  Indians  being  employed  in  the  war  against  the  French 
which  they  take  to  be  our  war  not  theirs  (since  peace  is  tendered  them)  doth  bring  a 
considerable  charge  along  w"-  ilt  and  cannot  be  effected  without  dayly  supplyir.n;  them  w"> 
what  they  want  wee  pray  that  Yo'  Honors  would  contribute  four  or  i\\L'  hundred"  pomuls  worth 
of  Indian  goods  such  as  Duffles  Htroudes  White  a<zeid)riggs  Blanketls  lead  Cutlasses  &"  to  bo 
dispos.vl  of  to  s"  IndiM,,-.  by  ^nrh  per~f>n  ns  Yo'  Hon"  shall   t k  meet  to  nppoyni  by  the 


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advice  of  the  Gent"  of  Albanie  all  which  charge  wee  doubt  not  in  the  least  butt  will  be  allowed 
and  reimbursed  by  our  Gracious  Leige  Lord  King  William 

5thiy  The  way  to  secure  the  five  nations  is  to  joyne  them  in  the  prosecution  of  the  war 
against  the  French  since  wee  cannott  nor  must  not  expect  they  will  goe  out  alone  as  they  did 
formerly  they  seing  y»  it  is  our  war  now  and  although  they  have  given  sufficient  testimonies 
of  their  fidelity  by  pursuing  takeing  &  killing  nineteen  French  and  Indians  y'  committed  the 
Massacre  att  Shinctady  with  the  loss  of  four  of  their  men  yet  wee  must  not  too  much  depend 
upon  y'  but  have  Christians  continually  along  with  them  which  will  prevent  the  French  having 
any  opportunity  of  treating  with  them 

(jihiy  -^Ygg  found  y'  the  French  gained  much  upon  the  Indians  by  sending  their  Clergj^men 
amongst  them  not  so  much  to  convert  their  soules  as  their  bever  and  other  trade  to  Canida ; 
yet  by  theire  familiarity  and  contiiiuall  converse  insinuated  into  the  minds  of  the  Heathen  and 
prevailed  much  wee  move  y'  yo'  hou"  be  pleased  to  persuade  some  of  your  young  divines  to 
undertake  to  instruct  the  Indians  especially  y'  Maquase  in  the  true  Protestant  Religion  since 
divers  have  an  inclination  to  itt  One  being  by  the  great  pains  and  industry  of  Our  Minister 
Dom:  Dellius  brought  soe  far  y'  he  made  his  publick  confession  in  the  Church  at  Albany  to 
every  body's  admiration  and  was  baptized  accordingly. 

Tf  Wee  are  much  grieved  to  think  of  the  factions  and  divisions  att  Albany  and  in  other  parts 
of  the  Province  of  N.  Yorke  occasioned  by  Capt:  Leysler  assuming  to  himself  the  Authority 
to  command  in  chiefe  withoute  any  Ord'  or  Connnission  from  our  dread  sovereign  King 
William  soe  to  doe  as  ever  wee  could  see,  nay  after  all  enquiry  imaginable  we  cannott  so  much 
as  procure  a  Copy  of  their  Majesty'  Letters  sent  to  Capt:  Nicholson  by  M''  lliggs  commanded 
from  him  by  said  Leysler  who  were  directed  in  Capt:  Nicholson's  absence  to  such  as  for  the 
time  being  take  care  for  the  preserving  of  the  peace  and  administering  of  the  laws  in  their 
Maj"  province  of  N.  Yorke  the  s**  Leysler's  Agents  having  refused  a  Coppy  of  s""  Letters  to 
Gov''  Treat  and  the  Gent"  of  Connecticutt  neither  can  we  learn  y'  yo'  Hon"  have  itt  so  y'  we 
have  reason  to  believe  nott  only  they  cannott  belong  to  him  but  y'  they  continue  protestants 
Mnjestrates  in  their  respective  functions  till  his  Maj*"  shall  take  further  ord'  to  settle  us  neither 
will  y'  s*"  Leysler  hearktni  or  adhere  to  the  wholesome  admonitions  given  him  by  Yo'  Hon"  to 
leave  off  those  measures  which  occasioned  so  nnich  disturbance  but  on  the  contrary  hath  fully 
concluded  and  is  now  about  to  subvert  the  Government  of  Albanie  >o  remove  the  Mayor  and 
other  Mnjestrates  with  whom  the  five  nations  westward  have  soe  frequently  renewed  their 
covenant  chain  since  these  revolutions  which  doeings  will  render  us  so  mean  and  despicable  in 
the  eye  of  the  Heathen  y'  wee  have  reason  to  fear  they  will  side  with  tiie  French  and  no  ways 
dejjcnd  on  us  as  formerly.  Those  things  being  of  most  dangerous  consequence  mooved  us  to 
implore  the  favour  of  the  (Joverm'  and  (''  in'  of  Connecticut  to  send  an  express  away  in  all 
speed  to  Albanie  to  stop  Capt:  liulls  comnig  away  with  his  Comp''  and  Leysler's  proceedings 
there  till  wee  had  given  yo''  lion"  to  imderstand  our  condition  but  they  having  gave  positive 
orders  to  Capt:  Bulls  to  draw  otf  his  men  upon  y*"  arrivall  of  the  N.  Yorke  forces  did  not 
grant  our  request  so  y'  wee  feare  there  is  either  bloodshed  or  a  greatt  confiision  att  Albanie 
and  since  yo''  lion"  have  no  small  intrest  in  the  preservation  of  that  j)lace  and  the  5  Nations 
from  confusion  and  mine  att  such  a  juncture  when  all  ought  to  be  unanimous  against  the 
common  ennemy  and  perceiving  that  yo'  hon"  seem  all  to  be  endined  y'  wee  should  submitt 
to  Capt:  Leysler's  power  for  tiie  prest  iif  Authority  wee  cannot  say  because  he  hath  none  from 
his  sacred  Majesty  King  William  our  Leidge  Lord,  if  he  iuith  itt  wee  are  of  opinion  he  is 


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much  to  blame  never  to  make  itt  knowne  to  us  since  his  Maj"  gracious  letter  to  your  hon"  is 
published  to  tlie  whole  world  so  we  beg  thatt  yo'  hon"  would  be  pleased  to  use  such  proper 
means  and  methods  whereby  the  publick  good  and  welfare  of  their  Maj"  subjects  may  be 
preferred  and  y'  their  Maj"  leidge  people  of  the  City  and  County  of  Albanie  and  County  of 
Lister  whether  Officers  or  private  persons  may  remain  unmolested  in  their  persons  and  estates 
from  Capt:  Leysler  or  his  associates  and  that  tliey  may  have  the  privilege  to  answer  what  he 
or  any  of  his  party  can  lay  to  their  charge  as  soon  as  a  Govern'  or  particular  orders  from  his 
most  sacred  Maj>'  King  William  shall  arrive  and  nott  co  be  dealt  witiiall  so  cruelly  as  wee  hear 
several!  of  our  protestant  friends  and  fellow  subjects  are  att  N.  York  declaring  as  wee  told  the 
C;ent°  of  Connecticott  thatt  wee  are  willing  to  submitt  to  whatever  shall  be  tliought  expedient 
and  requisite  by  yo'  hon"  in  such  an  extremity  doubtless  yo'  hon"  (inde  by  experience  y'  there 
is  neither  pleasure  nor  satisfaction  to  be  in  office  in  such  times  as  wee  now  live  in.  Wee  have 
exhausted  for  the  publick  to  keepe  all  in  due  order  thinking  every  day  a  settlement  will  come 
w">  God  send  speedily  and  nothing  would  be  more  welcom  to  us  than  an  orderly  discharge  we 
have  Indians  to  deal  withal  at  Albany  and  wee  fear  such  changes  as  M'  Leysler  is  now  about 
there,  will  raise  jealousies.  Our  Interest  and  Dependance  is  chiefly  in  the  welfare  of  Albany 
and  rather  than  his  Majesties  affaires  should  in  the  least  be  neglected  we  will  undergo  all  the 
miseries  imaginable  and  suffer  att  this  juncture  hoping  God  will  send  a  speedy  deliverance 
when  every  true  protestant  subject  may  have  redress  wee  have  left  no  stone  unturned  to 
procure  a  good  correspondence  having  sent  down  an  agent  on  purpose  to  treat  with  the  Gent, 
of  N.  Yorke  praying  them  to  lay  aside  all  animosities  differences  and  private  contests  and  to 
joyne  heart  and  hand  with  us  against  the  common  eiinemy  but  we  cannot  hear  y'  lie  has  any 
wayes  prevailed  but  rather  that  Leysler  is  exasperated  to  proceed  in  his  rash  undertakings 

S'h'J-  To  come  to  the  main  business  which  is  the  subduing  of  Canida  nott  so  diflicult  as  is 
represented  to  people  here  we  conceive  itt  is  of  thatt  moment  that  all  true  protestants  subjects 
ought  to  joyne  and  according  to  their  qualities  and  capacities  to  be  aiding  and  assisting  in  the 
same  and  understanding  yo'  hon"  are  equipping  of  vessells  and  sending  of  men  to  annoy  our 
enemies  at  Port  Royall  w'"  wee  pray  may  have  good  success  if  they  proceed  butt  wee  are  of 
opinion  y'  such   an  expedition  will  not  obtain  our  aim  and  therefore  if  it  could  be  j.ossihiy 
effected  the  only  way  is  to  strike  at  the  head  by  taking  Quebeck  and  then  all  the  rest  must 
f.)llow  and  many  will  be  glad  to  see  that  day  for  they  never  can  live  worser  than  they  doe  now 
their  force  wee  know  and  the  terrour  y<  our  Indians  will  putt  them  in  daylv  wee  are  sensible 
of,  so  y'  by  making  a  good  appearance  of  Christians  and   Indians    hy  land  will    draw  the 
principall  force   up  to  Mont   Koyall  and  so  facillitate  the   taking  of  (J.iebec  which  if  once 
effected  and  the  French  removed  every  one  may  sitt  down  peaceablv  under  their  Vine  and  Fig 
trees  and  plow  and  sow  and  reap  it  quiettness  besides   the  hon'  of  subduing  such  a  people 
declared  enemies  to  our  reli-rion  and  peace  and  the  addition  of  so  considerable  a  Territory  to 
tiie  Imperial  Crown  of  Engi.md  ought  to  be  a  great  encouragement     Mav  itt  please  yo'  hon" 
this  is  the  time  to  ettect  itt,  if  ev.-r  itt  be  done  wee  fear  never  the  like  advantage  will  occur 
if  they  gett  their  expected   supplyes  from   France  itt  will  be  too  late  and  now  the  graiul 
Councill  of  Yo'  hon"  Collony  sitting  wee  hope  they  will  make  itt  their  only  business  to  raise 
men   and  money  and    fitt  out  with  all  expedition  for  soe  glorious  an  enterprise  and  those 
Vessels  and  men  thatt  are  ready  will  be  of  good  stead  to  cleere  the  coaste  as  they  goe  and  stop 
the  river  of  Canida   till  the  other  vessells  be  fitted  to  goe  and  joyn..  with  them  for  if  they 
should  attaque  I'ort  Hoyall  it  would  only  awaken  our  enemies  to  fbrtiHe  themselves  and  putt 
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them  in  a  better  posture  of  defence  and  soe  obstruct  the  main  business     therefor  wee  hope 

yo'  hon"  will  direct  the  Counciils  to  obtaine  the  whole  and  what  will  not  the  Countreymaii 

be  willing  to  give  to  s-ich    Fntlv;r.^  of  their  Countrey  to  such  ])ersons  thatt  accomplish  soe 

noble  a  designe  doubtlr^f?  ilu    Inn.  ji^lian  War  is  nott  forgott  what  ruines  and  desolations  itt 

did   occasion  butt   now  a  worse  cnnemy  must  be   expected     French  worse  than  Heathens 

will  be  disturbers  of  our  peace  and  they  once  being  subdued  all  Indians  in  America  must 

submitt  and  pny  liomage  to  y*  Phiglish  Crowne  niid  wee  have  observed  in  our  travells  both 

through  this  and  the  neighbouring  CoUony  y'  the  people  are  extream  willing  to  be  employed 

ags'  the  French     our  Indians  doe  tender  their  service  by  land  to  joyne  with  the  English  and 

alsoe  to  makd  canoes  to  carry  men  and  provir^o'i  v   (  doe  vvhatt  in  them  lyes.     They  long  to 

see  itt  goe  on  and  wee  have  more  reasi...  than  they  lur  this  countrey  is  not  for  warring     wee 

have  no  walled  Townes  nor  Bulwarks     wee  pray  Yo'  hon"  and  Cent.  Representatives  to  take 

itt  into  consideration     we  are  ten  men  to  one  in  Canida     if  every  body  help  a  little  aciording 

to  their  abilities  the  business  will  be  eifected     tis  better  to  give  ten  pounds  to  save  an  hundred 

than  of  one  hundred  pounds  ten     the  enemy  can  soon  destroy  and  have  already  as  much  as 

will  pay  for  such  an  expedition     we  have  felt  the  smart  of  itt  already  and  wee  pray  God  itt 

may  rest  there  which  cannot  be  expected     itt  is  better  to  maintain  men  to  kill  the  enemy 

than  to  maintain  the  poor  woemen  and  Children  who  are  droven  away  by  tlie  enemy     the 

French  are  generally  too  quick  for  us  therefore  time  is  precious  and  lett  good  use  be  made  of  itt 

there  are  diverse  good  omens  that  Cod  Almighty  has  determined  the  downfall  of  Anti-Christ, 

in  our  days     this  is  .he  only  meanes  in  all  probabillity  to  efti'ct  itt  in  America.     Besides 

if  money  and  other  good  plunder  can  encourage  soldiers  to  perform  such  a  noble  design  as  the 

taking  of  Canida  there  is  good  store  more  than  will  ten  times  pay  the  charge  of  the  expedition. 

Itt  is  now  come  to  thatt  pass  thatt  wee  must  either  speedily  conquer  tliem  else  they  will  soon 

destroy  us.     Wee   beg   this    honour'"''   Board    to    take   the    above"*    proposalls    into   mature 

consideration  and  an   answer  with   all  convenient  speed  y'  wee  may  give  an  account  to  the 

Gen'  y'  sent  us  and  to  the  Indians  of  the  5  Nations  the  result  of  the  hon"  Counciils  wee 

remain 

Your  Hon"  most  ol'-dient  Servants 

UoBBiiT  Livingston 

Geruitt  Teunise. 

Thomas  Carton. 


J//'.  Liviugston  to  J/r.  Fcvgumii. 

[Nrw-Vork  rapcn.  B.  II.  884.] 

27.  March  1690  Boston. 
Honb''  Sir. 

It  will  undoubtedly  be  a  surprise  to  jou  to  sec  a  line  from  me  especially  about  affairs  of  the 
publicke,  but  the  extream  good  ciiaracier  I  iiave  heard  of  yourself'e  and  your  zeal  you  have 
for  the  true  protestant  religion  in  lieiiis'  .so  active  in  our  late  delivery  in  conducting  our 
gracious  Liege  Lord  and  Lady  King  William  and  (jueen  .Mary  to  the  throne,  doth  emholdeu 
me  to  trouble  you  with  the  perusal  of  the  inclosed  papers,  which  will  inform  you  of  allairs 


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with  us,  and  wit";  all  to  entreat  you  to  deliver  them  to  their  Maj""  Secretary  of  State,  that 
speedy  care  may  be  talien  to  settle  us,  if  not  already  done,  else  the  Country  will  be  lost— 
When  we  received  the  happy  news  of  Their  Majties  accession  to  the  Throne  it  was  as 
refreshing  as  a  reprieve  to  the  condemned;  neverthelesse  we  have  liad  (he  misfortune  to  live 
very  uneasy  occasioned  by  one  Jacob  Leysler  a  Merchant  ut  New  Yorke,  whose  ambition  hath 
with  the  aide  of  the  vulgar  prompt'd  him  up  to  Commanu  and  Domineer  over  there  Maj"" 
subjects  upon  pretence  of  freeing  them  from  arbitrary  power,  which  thanks  be  to  God  was  done 
by  a  more  glorious  instrument,  wee  of  Albany  have  endevoured  to  keep  all  quiet  there,  free 
from  such  revolutions  as  many  of  our  neighbours  have  had,  resting  ourselves  satisfyed  with 
their  Majesties  gracious  proclama'"  of  the  14">  Feby  1G8?  wherein  all  protestants  Sherrifts, 
Justice  and  Collectors  are  confiruH-d,  but  the  said  Leysler  did  continually  disturbe  us,  sending 
his  Emissaries  amongst  us  to  incense  the  people  against  one  another,  soe  that  if  Governour 
tujme  not  speedily,  am  afraid  the  Country  will  be  destroyed,  but  we  expect  a  (;ovemour  one 
Col:  Siaugliter  for  New  Yorke  every  day,  which  makes  us  bear  withall  the  more  patiently.— 

I  am  informed  by  so.ne  of  our  countreymen  here  that  you  are  acquainted  with  M'  Andrew 
Russell  of  Rotterdam  my  brotlier  iu  law,  which  makes  me  the  more  boulde  to  n-quest  that 
you  would  befriend  me  concerning  my  (lisbursemcnts  made  for  the  piiblicke,  tliat  orders  be 
sent  by  his  Maj'J-  to  settle  all  affaires  of  New  Yorke  having  launched  most  part  of  my  estate 
ill  the  year  KJsf  when  Coll:  Oongan  our  late  Governour  was  at  Albany  for  the  maintenance 
of  the  Souldiers  that  opposed  the  freiich  interest,  when  they  fell  upon  our  Indians  and 
destroyed  there  Castles,  and  were  designed  if  not  resisted  by  that  force  to  have  all  the  five 
nations  of  Indians  Westward  to  Trude  under  them.  I  perceive  the  King  takes  particular 
notice  of  it  in  His  xMaj""  declaration  of  War  against  the  French  King  soe  that  I  doubt  not  but 
will  be  minded.  I  am  out  si.x  and  twenty  hundred  pounds,  upon  that  e.xpedition,  the 
Authentique  copies  of  all  my  ace"  I  sent  to  M'  Jacob  Harwood  of  London  Merch'  my 
Correspondent  to  whom  I  am  considerably  indebted  and  cannot  pay  it  till  I  gett  in  my  money 
—  I  have  been  at  Albany  about  15  years  and  in  continuall  employ  of  Secretary  and  collector 
of  that  place,  and  the  Gent"  there  have  prevailed  with  me  to  come  as  their  Agent  to  these 
Colonies  of  Massachusets  and  Conetticut,  to  procure  as.sistance,  and  they  have  promised  us 
tiiat  we  shall  have  some  men  from  Conetticut  Colony  speedily,  at  least  they  will  endeavour  to 
perswade  them  to  it,  and  they  at  Boston  are  fitting  out  five  hundred  men  by  sea  to  take  Port 
J.,  /all  under  the  Command  of  S'  William  Tliipps,  but  things  are  carried  on  verv  slow,  the 

principal  reason  they  give  ,  why  tliey  goe  not  directly  to  (Jiiebeck,  is  because  of  want  of 

powder,  and  therefore  they  sent  an  expre.ise  to  his  Maj"-  to  be  supplied.  I  shall  not  insist  at 
present  fearing  of  Prolixity,  be-ging  a  line  in  answer  directed  to  me  iMerch'  at  Albany,  and 
being  .sent  by  any  \essell  bound  for  New  Vorke  or  New  England  will  come  to  hand,  and  if  I 
knew  it  would  be  acceptable  would  give  you  a  further  ace'  of  all  proceedin-s  with  us  in  the 
mean  time  shall  breake  oft'  and  remain 

Honourable  Sir 

Your  most  humble  and  obedient  servant 

(signed)  Ron'  Livingston. 

P.  S.  Pray  be  pleased  to  seiile  up  the  packet  after  perusall  and  direct  itt  to  their  Maj"" 
jirincipal  Secretary  of  State  — 1  heard  it  is  Mylord  Nottingham  that  is  for  the  forraigue 
planiations  — 


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Lieutenant  Governor  Leider  to  the  King. 

[Now-Yiirk  I'apors,  B.  II.  4U.] 

May  it  please  your  Most  Excell'  Majv 

By  way  of  Boston  we  most  luimbly  present  your  Maj"'  with  our  state  and  condition  till 
Jan'^  the  1GS9.  by  the  Uigiit  UeV*  father  in  God  (iilbert  Lord  Bisiiop  of  Sariiin  and  now 
againe  prostrate  this  at  your  Maj""  Itoyall  feet  under  the  same  shelter  beseeching  your  Maj'^" 
to  accept  of  our  sincere,  hearty,  though  weak  endevours,  and  to  afford  such  encouragements 
as  our  case  may  require  and  to  your  princely  wisdome  shall  seeme  good  beseeching  the  great 
God  of  blessings,  to  blesse  protect  and  preserve  your  Maj"'  in  health,  long  life  and  prosperity 
here  and  to  crowne  you  with  glorious  diadem  to  all  eternity  we  subscribe 

Most  dread  soveraigne 
31"  March  1690.  Vour  Majesties 

dutiful  iind  obedient  subjects, 
(signed)  .Jacob  Leislek.     Lieu'  Govern' 

and  in  the  name  of  the  Councill 


Lientetiant  Governor  Leider  to  the   Bi\'hop  of  Salij^tbury. 

[New-York  Vu\»n,  U.  11.  «2.J 

31"  March  1690. 
INfay  it  please  your  Lordship. 

The  foregoing  being  sent  via  Boston  \)'  the  Agents  for  New  England  whidi  we  hope  arc 
safely  arrived  ere  this  date,  we  take  leave  to  add,  that  a  certain  village  named  Schanechttjde 
24.  Miles  to  the  Northward  of  Albany  on  Saturday  tlie  O""  of  Kcb''  last  about  11.  a  Clock  at 
night  came  200.  French  and  Indians  near  100  each  and  attacqued  tiie  same  whilst  it  snow'd 
thick,  barbarously  destroying  the  Inhabitants  all  being  dutch  :  they  niurthercd  60  persons, 
and  l)ore  awav  witli  them  27.  prisoners,  wounding  some  others  so  thai  there  remain  but 
about  one  si.\th  part  of  them  having  there  cattel,  goods  and  provisions  destroyed  iind  wrested 
from  them,  the  remnant  sheltering  themselves  at  Albany,  where  is  ])i()vi.-;ioii  made  for  them 
from  New  Yorke  —  Being  alarmed  by  tiie  daily  exjiectatioiis  of  tiie  French  and  Indians 
advancing  towards  us  with  a  considerable  number  of  2oOO  frencli  besides  tlieir  Indians  at 
Mont  Heal,  endeavouring  to  obtaine  upon  the  allyed  Indians  with  us,  vi/.'  The  Macqmu's, 
Onyedauns,  Onondades,  Cayougaes,  Sinnekaes,  and  Maliekanders  who  have  espoused  our 
cause,  we  have  appointed  per.sons  to  meet  tliem  at  Albany  in  few  dayes  to  consult  our  best 
way  to  intercept  the  Ennemies  march  ;  The  Macqiuies  having  given  us  proofe  of  their  fidelity 
and  courage  by  pursuing  tliose  who  destroyed  Scheneclitede  even  near  their  own  liome,  taking 
and  slaying  twenty  five  of  them  who  lagged  in  the  reare,  and  j)romised  to  rayse  more  than 
1000  Men  of  theirs  to  joine  wilii  400  of  ours  which  we  have  neare  raysed  for  tliat  intent, 
keeping  the  passe  upon  the  lake  with  a  company  of  Indians  and  Christians  in  number  about 
■50.  that   upon   the   Ennemyes  approach,  we   may  be   timely  notice,   lying  about   150  miles 


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norlhwnrd  of  Albany  which  we  have  fortified,  to  tlie  best  of  our  power  and  capacityes,  the 
fort  having  Vi.  canon  10.  Barrells  of  powder  and  60  men  in  garrison,  with  other  liabilinients  ; 
the  towne  palasadoes  round  and  making  breast  works  witliin,  but  want  Canon,  whicii  we 
liope  may  luckily  arrive  us  before  the  attack,  whicii  if  our  neighbours  of  New  England 
especially  Connecticut  iiad  but  done  their  part  (:  by  gods  helpe)  we  should  feare  them,  but  so 
indisposed  they  are  tliat  neare  three  weekes  since  Capl"  Bull  and  80  men  which  they  had 
alforded  us  the  winter,  were  on  a  suddaine  remanded  iionu',  contrary  to  our  desires,  and  broke 
our  orders  by  violence,  i)rote8ting  against  tliat  proceeding  although  tlie  security  of  this  post  is 
of  alike  concerne  to  them  with  us,  neither  woidd  tiiey  contribute  towards  the  charge  of  men 
or  the  Indians  to  maintaiiie,  and  carry  on  the  warr,  altho'  invited  thereunto  by  persons 
commissionated  to  treat  with  them  therein,  but  countenanced  and  entertained  malefactors, 
charged  with  treasonable  crimes  refusing  to  deliver  them  up  to  Justice  in  the  province  where 
they  committed  liu-ni,  contrary  to  their  allegiance  to  Ills  Maj"'  and  duty  to  a  neighbouring 
Govern* — Boston  have  promised  some  assistance,  but  we  can  not  depend  thereon  proposing  a 
month's  time  consult  about  it,  when  in  the  interim  we  can  not  assure  ourselves,  that  we  shall 
not  he  attacqued,  therefore  are  sending  up  men  and  provisions  daily;  having  committed  the 
(!are  of  that  post  unto  tln-ee  persons  Commissionated  by  us  wJio  we  trust  will  discharge  tlieir 
duty  to  God  the  King  and  Country  ;  hoping  that  a  sujjply  of  ammunition  may  arrive  us 
whereby  we  may  he  strengthened  and  encouraged  to  secur-'  tin;  frontiers,  tlie  welfare  of  the 
whole  province  soly  depending  thereon,  which,  if  lost  the  French  will  certainly  obtaine  the 
Indians  whom  they  solicte  and  treat  with  all  by  their  crafty  priests  and  valuable  presents, 
nniking  large  promises  for  their  (encouragement,  and  bringing  them  over  unto  them  having 
already  biggoted  some  of  their  superstitions,  namhig  them  the  praying  Indians. 

New  Yorke  considering  our  state  and  condition  in  reference  to  wealth  and  people,  is  in  as 
good  posture  as  the  circumstances  <'an  bear,  and  trust  shall  be  able  to  repell  what  force  soever 
may  come  by  sea  against  it,  having  notice  of  a  small  Esquadre  of  frencli  that  designe  to  call 
upon  us  tliis  spring,  but  tiiat  wliich  gives  life  to  us  chieflly  is  the  assistance  we  expect  from 
Ills  Mnj"'.  —  We  are  so  loudly  called  upon  to  siip])ly  this  worke  that  courts  of  judicature  are 
suspeuded  iintii  we  have  compleated  what  may  i)e  aflbrded  to  it  —  Tlie  raging  spirit  of  malice 
obstructs  us  much  in  the  neighbouring  Colony  of  East  Jersey  whitlier  our  Chief  adversarys  fly 
for  sanctuary  and  are  embraced  —  Coll:  Towiily  one  M''  Emott  an  Attorney  and  some  more  of 
their  principall  members  asserting  that  the  Throne  of  England  is  not  vacant,  for  that  whilst 
King  James  was  in  France  he  remained  in  his  owne  dominions  being  annexed  to  the  Crowne, 
with  many  other  wicked,  petulant,  and  rebellious  notions  and  Assertions,  making  the  people 
believe  that  the  King  takes  care  for  those  of  his  late  Govern'  by  his  proclamation  of  Febr>'  14 
for  continuing  all  otticers  in  place  till  farther  order  (:  Papists  only  excepted:)  and  that  those 
who  set  up  his  authority  in  opposition  to  theirs  are  to  he  censured  and  punished  as  evill  doers, 
hut  God  he  thanked  we  have  no  such  mean  law,  and  irreverent  thought  of  His  Maj'''  trusting 
and  assuring  ourselves  that  it  can  not  bt^  safer  and  in  all  respects  more  becoming  us,  than  to 
be  found  diligent  and  faithfull  to  our  most  endevours  in  the  service  of  God  and  the  King,  and 
what  in  us  lyes  to  secure  and  preserv(>  this  province  and  its  well  being,  not  doubting  but  when 
His  Maj'"  farther  resolutions  shall  arrive  us  that  we  shall  be  in  capacity  huuii)Iy  fitted  and 
prepared  for  them — The  Master  of  this  ship  named  the  Projihet  Elyas,  was  bound  for  Holland 
from  (Juracoa  who  came  unto  this  port  by  reason  of  leake  and  want  of  some  provisions,  having 
likewise  some  guns  opportunely  suiting  us,  did  take  take  them  upon  the  Kings  account,  being 


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five  guns  of  12.  pound  Calaber  and  three  of  six  pound  bullets  which  we  humbly  crave  may  be 
made  good  to  him  or  the  west  India  Comp''  of  Holland. 

If  possibly  we  can  raise  men  for  the  sea  doe  intend  to  send  a  privateer  of  20  guns  and 
another  small  vessell  to  joiue  with  those  of  Boston  to  alarm  Canada  by  water  if  the  weather 
proves  soft  for  opening  their  rivers,  tliat  by  reason  of  the  Ise  are  yet  and  will  contiimo  a 
moneth  longer  impassable  if  they  do  not  bestir  themselves  in  good  ernest  we  are  in  danger  of 
losing  all  the  King's  footing  in  vhis  part  of  America,  wherefore  we  have  written  unto  those  of 
Boston,  Virginia  and  Maryland  to  send  persons  to  a  proper  place  of  rendervouz  forthwith  to 
treat  and  conclude  what  is  necessary  to  he  done  in  so  important  a  case  —  We  linde  the  people 
here  very  slack,  in  bringing  up  money  for  defraying  so  necessary  a  charge  to  support  this  worke 
and  do  not  convene,  according  to  our  writts  issued  forth  long  since  to  the  respective  countyes, 
in  the  meUiod  of  an  assembly  to  levy  the  same,  although  we  do  not  despair  of  obtaining. 
And  now  Right  Uev"*  Lord  we  again  humbly  throw  ourselves  upon  your  Lordi"  goodnesse 
and  bounty  to  accept  of  our  poore  endevours  and  present  our  state  unto  Ills  nmst  Excellent 
Maj'J'  to  whome  we  have  adventured  to  present  once  more  a  few  lines,  which  crave  your 
LordsIiP*  patronage  and  intercession  for  us  that  he  would  graciously  please  forthwitii  to 
atibrd  such  assistance  as  to  his  princelly  wisdome  and  bounty  shall  seenie,  good  and  your 
LordP"  goodnesse  to  obtaiue  for  us,  committing  ourselves  and  all  we  have,  are,  or  can  or  may 
act  and  doe  unto  the  great  (mkI  who  haili  wrought  so  wonderfidly  for  us,  the  I'rincely  benignity 
of  our  Souveraigne  and  our  Lord^"  benevolence  subscribing  ourselves — Itight  KeV'  Lord 

Your  Lord""  most  obedient  su[)|)lii'ants. 
(signed).  JArun  Lf.ini.ku     Lieu'  (iovernor 

and  in  the  na;nt>  of  the  Councill. 


Commission  to  Mr.  Johannes  de  liruyn  and  others  to  Superintend  Affaliw  at  AUmny, 

[N.«-Vnrk  l'np<r»,  n    II    440.] 

By  the  Lieut'  fiover  and  Councill  ett''. 

WiiEUEAs  a  certain  number  of  people  terming  themselves  a  (.'onvention.  witliin  the  Citfy 
nnd  County  of  Albany  hue  vindicated  the  Authority  of  Coll:  Tlio:  Dongaii  and  countenauctd 
his  and  S'  F.dnuind  Andros  there  illegal!  and  ailiilrary  Conunissinns  and  proceedinjxs  acting 
thereby,  likeuisr  having  assumed  to  tlieiUrieUs  the  ruli'ing  power  by  keeping  His  Maj''"  iorl 
nnd  contrary  to  the  authority  of  this  province  to  the  trreat  disturbance  of  Ills  M.ij""  sulyecfs 
nnd  other  the  good  a:i(l  peaceiible  iidiabitants  tliereot,  as  also  coutenmiiig  his  Maj''"  orders  and 
directions  not  only  by  not  proclaimeing  their  .Miij""  aecoiiliim  to  an  order  from  the  Kiglil 
Hon''"  the  Lords  of  His  Majestys  most  Hon'''*"  privy  ('oiUMill  dated  tin  yit""  .luly  l()S!».  hut 
opposeing  and  in  a  lioslili  ami  rebellious  niamier  IbrliiildiiiK  and  liindring  the  same,  l)esides 
many  other  seditious  practices  all  which  are  jiernicious  and  destructive  to  His  Ma)'"  interest, 
the  pence  traiupiilily  and  wellliire  (»f  this  province  and  the  (lovern'  tliereof  ami  had  lieen  the 
oicassion  of  Knc(>!irageing  the  Freinh  and  Indian  ennennes,  fo  atlacke  and  destroy  the 
inhabitants  of  Shinechtady  to  the  great  weakning  ol  His  Maj'"  forces  in  the  said  County  — 


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These  are  to  authorise,  empower,  and  constitute  you  Mess"  Johannes  de  Bruyn,  Johannes 
Provost  and  Jacob  Miiborne  to  fake  into  your  care  and  your  direction  and  command  all  the 
forces  now  raised  in  New  Y^orke  and  tlie  adjacen*  counties  witli  all  annnunitioii  and  provisions 
theremUo  appointed  and  fortliwith  proceed  from  hence  to  Albany  aforesaid  where  you  are  to 
superintend,  direct,  order,  and  controle  all  maters  and  things  relating  His  Maj'>'  interest  md 
revenue  in  that  County  and  the  security  and  safety  of  his  people  and  subjects  therein,  by  treating 
with  the  confederate  Indians,  and  use  such  nietiiods  and  means  as  [to]  you  shall  seem  meet 
that  may  conduce  to  the  ends  before  mentioned,  likewise  to  proclaime  theire  Mnj"",  publishing 
there  gracious  orders,  and  denounce  warr  against  the  Freuch  King  ettc  — Reducing,  subduing 
and  bringing  to  their  obedience  all  such  who  oppose  the  same  and  to  settle  and  establish  the 
said  County  in  the  same  method  and  constitutions  as  this  His  Maj'J"  City  and  County  of  New 
Yorke  and  others  thereunto  appertaining,  and  further  you  are  to  obtain  the  ibrt  Orange  at 
Albany  from  those  of  the  convention  and  theire  adhereuts,  by  due  summonce,  otfring  tiiem 
such  conditions  as  may  be  agreable  to  the  ends  above  said,  but  in  case  of  refiisall  or  resistance, 
then  you  are  to  treat  them  as  Eunemies  to  our  Souveraignc  Lord  the  King  his  crowne  and 
dignity,  the  sanu-  to  subdue  and  overcome  by  force  of  arms  and  all  manner  of  hostility 
whatsoever,  willing  and  commandiiig  ail  persons  within  that  County  aforesaid  to  be  aiding 
ami  assisting  therein,  as  they  will  answer  the  contrary  at  there  utmost  perrells  — hereby  giving 
and  granting  you  full  power  and  authority  to  consult,  act,  doe  and  conclude  all  matters  and 
things  for  or  concerning  his  .Maj"-  interest  and  the  welfare  and  security  of  that  County  as  the 
case  shall  retpiire  and  to  your  judgements  shall  seem  requisite,  confirming,  ratifying  and 
establishing  Wliatsoever  you  shall  so  act  or  doe  in  the  premises  to  be  good,  valid  and  of  full 
(brce  and  virtue  to  all  intents  constructions  and  purposes  whatsoever — (iiven  under  our  hands 
and  sealed  with  the  scale  of  this  province  at  Fort  William  in  New  Yorke  this  4.  day  of  March 
in  the  :.«"«  yeare  of  II.  M"  reign  An"  Dom'  lOSi).  (:  was  signed):  .lAron  Lkislku  —  I"  delunoy 
'i'lio'  Williams,'  t?amll:  Kdsall,  IJenj:  lilagge,  Sanill  tjtaats,  llend:  Jansen  van  Feurden,  lieu  : 
Cuyler. 


Mr.  Liv/'n</,sfon  to  tin    (rovtrnintnt  of  Coiuitrtiait. 

tNi'».Vi»k  ripen,  HI.  P.  84.) 

To  the   Hon''"  the   (iovernour  and  Councill  and   Heprcsentatives  of  their   Maj"  Colonic   of 
Conneclicnti  assembled  at  n  gen' Court  at  Hartford  y'  1 1""  day  of  April  lO'JO. 

Hon''''  Cent" 

Not  h)ng  since  Capt:  (ierrit  Teimison  and  myself  connnissionated  by  the  Citty  and  County 
of  .Mbauy  and  Capt:  Carton  from  the  County  of  lister  did  relate  to  liu-  Hon''''  Covernnr  and 
Councill  of  thislJoilony  the  stale  of  alfaires  in  the  Cilly  ami  Comity  ami  in  what  <iangei-ou» 
condition  they  were  in  by  ri'asiin  of  the  French  and  Indiiui.- of  Canida  and  how  necessary  it 
was  for  assistance  to   be  sent  tliilher  speedily  for  the   p\servaiion  of  liis   MaC*   Inlrest    there 

'Th.in»in9  "ThiM  Williums"  ii  not  •iihtcrit'cil  to  tlm  oiinin*!  in  XmYark  ColoniM  Manutcrii^lt,  XXJJVI.     Juaantj 
Vimniljo  Mgiii  it,  tluMitih  bia  nun(>  in  ominiliod  in  thi>  •bnvp.  -afip, 


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wee  did  allso  for  y'  Hon"  better  information  deliver  copies  of  the  Maquase  propositions 
and  a  newbris  examinations  of  tiie  French  prisoners  tliat  liad  connnitted  the  Massacre  at 
Siiennecteady  together  with  a  Menioriall  containing  divers  propositions  for  tlie  better 
preservation  of  Albany  by  sending  of  men  and  provisions  tiiitlier  tlie  secnring  the  6  Nations 
of  Indians  to  the  Knglish  Crowne  y'  annoying  y'  Frendi  y'  subdueing  Canida  by  the  joynt 
concurrence  of  His  Majesties  CoUonies  y'  prevention  of  dissentions  among  his  Maj"  subjects 
and  as  appears  by  said  Memorial  to  which  referre?"-e  is  had,  all  which  y'  (Joveru''  and  Councill 
did  think  convenient  to  acquaint  their  neibours  l  '  Massachusetts  withall  whieli  letters  are 
delivered  to  y'  Gover'  &  Councill  and  Hepresentati.es  of  s*"  Colony  then  sitting  together  with 
memorial  representing  to  them  the  absolute  necessity  attacking  Uuebek  by  water  the  only  way 
totally  to  subdue  Canida  not  so  difficult  as  people  tlure  ware  made  to  believe  as  allso  the  stale 
of  Albany  &  that  part  of  their  Maj"  Doiniiiioiis  1>jw  y'  5  Nations  affected  and  y'  State  of 
afares  of  Caiiida  in  Cieiie"  as  it  was  declared  to  us  by  s''  prisoners  which  they  found  afterwards 
confirmed  by  a  Frenchman  tnben  ntt  the  Eastward  one  of  y'  party  y'  did  the  misciieef  at  y' 
Salmon  falls  all  which  siilliciently  demonstrates  y'  desi  iies  of  our  bloody  enimies  and  how 
eager  they  an;  to  subdue  Albany  which  they  judge  will  be  most  obnixioua  to  them  by  reason 
of  the  near  tye  and  covenant  they  are  in  with  y''  -5  Nations  which  they  cannot  bear  withall  and 
since  this  and  the  neighbouring  Collonies  are  linked  in  the  Covenant  chain  with  the  /)  iNatioiis 
which  never  will  come  in  better  stead  then  att  this  juncture  wee  conceive  it  will  be  none  of  the 
least  consernes  of  this  honorable  assembly  to  think  upon  such  methods  as  may  preserve  the 
same  entire  according  to  engagement  since  the  commoii  interest  (le|>ends  so  much  u|)on  the 
same  juncture.  We  have  made  application  to  y'  Colony  of  Massachusetts  for  assistance  of 
men  and  provisions  to  joyne  with  our  forces  and  Indians  to  direct  and  annoy  y'  Fnimy  by  land 
through  the  Cuntrey  who  are  alike  sencihle  with  us  of  y'  necessity  of  the  same  but  they  being 
infested  by  the  Hiiemy  upon  their  out  towiies  and  plantations  eastward  and  northward  and 
Betting  forward  a  nav:ill  Hxpedilion  against  y'  French  of  Nova  Scotia  and  liacadie  Sir  \\"< 
J'liipps  going  coniaiider  in  elieefe  with  5()()  men  wliieb  will  draw  forth  considerable  of  tlieire 
f()rces  which  makes  them  in  no  presant  capacity  of  graiinting  our  ic(|uest  but  refers  us  to  this 
Hon''''  Assembly  declaring  .hat  they  have  wrilt  as  eflectually  as  they  can  to  stirr  up  yo'  lion" 
their  neighbors  and  confedrates  to  yeald  yo'  succor  and  assistance  to  us  and  to  send  some  forces 
fnnn  thence  to  joyne  our  Indians  in  [irosecution  of  y'  common  eniieniy. 

These  and  yo'  considerations  doe  pnuiipt  us  to  make  this  second  addn  .^se  to  this  Colony  not 
doubling  of  a  very  liappy  isRue,  since  wee  are  apt  to  believe  that  the  meeting  of  this  iion'''* 
Assembly  is  cheefely  if  not  wholly  to  consult  of  matters  for  the  carriing  on  the  present  warr 
wee  will  therefore  in  all  sulunission,  tender  these  following  proposalls  to  yo'  lion"  consideration 
which  wee  hope  will  not  be  unseasonable  at  this  dangerous  juncture  when  so  weighty 
matteiH  are  to  be  discusse<l. 

In  y'  first  place  we  perceive  as  well  liy  Vo'  luui"  Letters  to  Albany  by  lis  perus'd  by  y'  way 
as  liy  y  cimferences  wee  had  with  y'  hon''"  (iovern'  &  Council!  wiien  last  here  as  also  with 
the  (Jovern'  and  (^iiiii<ill  of  y'  Massachusetts  hay  that  all  earnest  desires  were  tliat  wee  should 
wholly  submitt  to  Capt'  Leyslei's  power  wee  can  inform  y'  lion'-  having  received  letters  fioni 
Albany  y'  y*  (ienl"  there  who  alwayes  since  these  revolutions  have  endnivoured  to  kee|)e  a 
good  correspondence  with  the  (ieiif  of  New  York  and  desire  tlieire  assistance  and  concurrence 
on  all  occasions  in  the  carrying  on  of  this  warr,  but  not  so  reasonably  complyM  withall  as 
Iheire  argent  necessitye  and  y'  i  ircumstaiiccs  of    afli»res  could  Lave  expected  yett  upon  yo' 


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hon    advme  nnd  y.  our  neihours  may  be  satisfied  y'  Albo,.y  was  never  wanting  on  these  p.rts 
l.ey  have  co.npiyM  with  what  yo'  hon^-  thought  convenient  and  most  reonis"    in  such   u 
eanmy   an.    have  surrendered  tiu,  fort  to  then,  of  N.  Yorke  and  are  and  ev  r  wer    L 

It"bv  7    '\  '"rr'"'  r  ""-^"'"^  '™""^  '"'''  '■™'"  ^-  ^'-•^^  ^-  assistanle  soTh;  Z! 
not  sent  by  LeysU-r  to  disturbe  y'  peace  of  y  place  ^ 

'2.  That  theyof  Albony  to  shew  there  forwardness  in  y- prosecution  of  y' warr  have  not 
only  born    w.th    and    passed   by  sundry  «norn,ities   comn'it.ed    by   Capt:  LX   a.Il    hi 
adhearance  re.err.ng  y  redress  thereof  t.il   a  Gover^  comes  fron,  L  Ma  ^- Kg  Will '^ 
h.ve  notw.thsta„d.ng  there  n.ean  an.l  low  condition  haveing  ha.I  noe  tra.h'  or  cl m  r    "l 
years  past  agreed  wUh  the  N.  Vorke  (^omn.issioners  for  y-  earring  on  of  the  pr  Zt  warr  t 

1 .  tchets  and    lUO  skep':  pease  which   is  to   be   ready   in  a  month's  tin.e  and  N.  Yo  k    i   !! 
.el.ver  .>00  n.en  and  .iO  n.en  Iron.  wi.i,  other  ncrssaries  all  which  force      o.oo.t 

along  WUh  the  Indians  to  annoy  the  Fren,.h  with  ail  expedition  ^ 

■'i'^'y  That  yo'  hon"  would  be  not  pleased  to  resent  y«  uudecent  ..irrige  of  Ca,,,-  J  ..vhI.t  . . 
y.Mlo...  n.  C|en"  by  his  declaration  put  Ibrth  in  the  uan.e  of  the  Leiltf  G   .  r       '  i^  (^      L 
and  •  01   New  ^  ork  ,or  y^  goo.l  intentions  and  servis  done  to  there   Mai-  and  lor  y-    om     . 
.^tyes  .„  sendn.g  Capt:  Bull  with  his  Con.panye  to  enlorce  an.l  streilgthen  iU    ^..-Z 
Albame  w'.  ever  shall  ....  a..kuowl...lg...l  by  yo^  obliged  neighbours  nor  thnt  voMu  n»  v.       , 
be  please.!  to  take  uoat.s  of  yv  Milbornes   uncivil  in.reaty  of  y  Con.paniein  particu 
her  con.en.g  away  h..,Mng  that  such  outward  au.l  ungrateful  a..,ious  a.t  which  Jcc  are  n  u 
c.,n.-ern...l  wll  u..t  dis.-harg.-  y.,'  hon"  fr.,n.  u.in.ling  the  nu.in  inlrest 

l-^  That  y.,u^  h.m-  w..uld  be  please.l  t.,  rais..  such  a  ..uan.ity  of  brisk  y.un.g  nu-n  as  y.^ 
.on"  ,n  your  w.s.bme  shall  think  re.p.isi.e  to  send  up  ,.,  Albony  with   proris  .ms  and  y"^ 

ne...ssaru.s  an.l  sonu-  ol  ,..  ,n.l s  to  ....yue  with  y'  .  nations  against  the  common  ennemy 

wl   cl   w.ll  proove  very  a.lvan.ageous  if  i,  w.uv  but  on..  go...l  ...nupanv  or  tw.,  for  the  pres    a 
and  y.  m  severa     respc..,s  as  lirst  i„  w.ll   1...  au  e,..rnal  .y  or  connaxion  of  the  o  naC 
y..    hon"  wh..rel,y  they  will  sea  y' y  promises   nuule   to  them    by   the   Agents  of  this    ., 
ne.gh  ..ur.ng  Co.Ionyes  ware  not  c.,n,pl..nnu.,all  nor  leigu.-d  but  r..„l  and  '     w^U^    i 
ever  Ob  ge  then,  to  .lep..,..!  upon  the  like  future.     ..  Jtt  w,!!  be  a  meau,.s  t..  .iravv  y's  a" 
warr  .u,o  our  Knemyes  Cuntrey  by  disturbing  and  disquieting  y-  at  h.rne  and  hinder  these 
.ncursu.ns  an.    ..utrages  on  yo^  h..n"  ...rr.tory  whi.-h   oy"wise  wee   ,nn«  of  n.c.sity  ex,  J 
.-.lu.r  .-au  a  1     h..  gar.ls  au.l  for..es  of  ,1...  Colh.uy  wholly  pr..s..rve  the  out  plantathmriTm 

!i; 'y :.;  si; :;:::; :;,;  t:z:"  '""^"'  • '^  ---  -  -•-  -  ^  .i^w  our  ..rees  .here  y. 

a"'^  lit  will  train  y.,^  y.mug  „  „p  ,„,  ...r  any  ..xpe.ii.i.m  th.-v  will  |..arn  the  ways  an.l 

p.Hsag..s  .,f  y    Cuu.n.y  an.l  ,hat  n.anner  o,  iiveing  nn.ke  them  litt  tor  travell  by  water  .sw 
as  by  lan.l  an.l  a,..-..stuu.  them  lo  (a.^,,u.  a.ui   har.lin..ss..  l„r  wha.  is  i„   y'  is  .he   Itull    .^ 

:: ".  i"r;i;:,'r:""'H" ""  ""7  ^""  • - -^  -"« ■ ''•^^"-  --iat;;ri 

.1  pre\  to  iii.n  llial  hrst  will  appr.ja.-h  itt. 

•VH.    rhe  .M.ly  way  t..  secu.-.  the  French  ..a.i.,u  ,.,  r  Kngli.h  Crowne  will  be  bv  sending  of 
-J    I"...    l........  ...r  ,1  ,h..y  per....iv..  y-  ,hi.  .•..Ihu.y  y.M.1.1   n..e  assistance  an.l  v'  th.-v  m u  t 

lu. My  .........     .,n  ,1...  provi,K-e  .,f  .N.  Yorke  ifnnnv  disaster  sh.nd.l  hnp, mnce  forJune  ., 

warr  .s  fcU-.s!.  then  they  will  hu.ile  up  a  peace  with  y'  Fn.n.h  an.l  so  either  sitt  still  or  worrJ 

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whereas  if  they  see  y'  New  England  (whose  warr  it  is,  not  theirs)  joyn  with  them  itt  will  be 
soe  much  an  incuragement  they  knowing  y'  power  and  force  Teritores  that  nothing  will  keep 
them  back  from  prosecuting  the  warr  briskly. 

6'y  That  Yo'  Hon"  affares  relating  to  y'  present  exigency  be  accompanied  with  expedition 
since  nothing  can  be  daingerous  than  delays  in  such  a  jmicture  it  being  y*  generall  greevance 
both  of  this  and  neighbouring  CoUonies  y'  y'  business  of  y"  warr  carried  on  so  slowly,  for  wee 
aught  to  eonaidor  what  a  quick  enemy  wee  have  to  deal  withall  who  will  lett  neither  time 
nor  opportunity  slip  to  doe  us  a  mischeefe  or  j>rejudice. 

7thiy  I'hat  Yo''  Hon"  would  consider  what  a  rei)roach  itt  would  be  to  y'  English  Nation  y'  a 
handfull  of  people  as  y*  French  are  in  Canida  should  disturbe  and  ruine  the  Cuntrey  when 
wee  are  more  than  ten  to  theire  one  neither  is  itt  soe  difficult  to  come  at  them  as  people  here 
are  made  to  beleeve  for  the  whole  jurney  to  Canida  from  Albany  can  be  performed  by  water 
except  att  the  earning  place  where  y"  Canoe  is  to  be  carried  ten  English  miles  wee  must  turn 
our  tradeing  into  warring  and  instead  of  loading  our  Canoes  with  goods  for  Canida  for  Beaver 
as  formerly  wee  must  load  y'  Canoes  with  provisions  and  amnumityon  to  be  revenged  of  our 
cruel  and  perfidious  Enemies,  if  wee  consider  nothing  but  difficulties  charges  &  nothing  can 
be  expected  to  be  don  npanst  them  nny  not  so  much  as  to  secure  ourselves  as  wee  ought 
therefore  Hon*""  Centlemeu  there  is  no  medium  now  left  wee  must  either  destroy  or  be 
destroyed  and  tliank  be  to  Almighty  God  Yo'  Hon"  neither  want  men  nor  provisions  and  them 
y«  are  brisk  and  willing  to  goe  about  itt  if  they  be  but  sett  on  and  incuiaged  as  tiiey  ought  in 
such  a  time. 

b'J'  Since  this  Gen'  Court  will  undoubtedly  chf  ose  Commissioner?  to  goe  to  llhoade  Island 
y'  they  will  be  pleased  to  assist  with  all  the  plenipotentiar'es  there  as  ware  all  ready  with  y" 
Mnpsachnsetts  CoUony  y'  absolu*e  necpssity  tiiere  is  '.•*"  taking  (^(lebek  8i)eedily  l)efore  theire 
supplies  come  from  France  and  y'  y"  Ships  i.ow  fitting  att  Bostonne  for  y*  Tort  Iloyal 
evpedition  maybe  imployed  that  way  before  they  retunie  els  the  warr  will  be  soe  tedious 
chargeable  and  troublesome  there  will  be  r,oe  liveing  esnctially  if  the  French  gett  theire 
expected  supplies  from  France  which  never  faile  them  wee  !r)pe  Vo''  Hon"  will  think  itt  the 
gen"  Intrest  of  y"  Cuntrey  to  gra.;nt  our  present  request  which  is  requisite  should  be  signified 
to  the  five  nations  that  they  nmy  be  incuraged  to  come  doune  the  faster  to  proceed  on  the 
expetlition  this  being  t!ie  best  time  of  the  year  for  the  niakeing  Canoes  wee  begg  Yo''  Hon" 
aiisure  to  the   above  a**  proposealls  that  wee  may  acquaint  the  people  of  Albony  with  Yo' 

Hon"  result 

In  'ilie  nieini  time  remaine  . 

Your  Hon"  most  humble  &  obedient  Servant 

Jtou'  Livingston 


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To  the  Hon''"  the  .Members  of  y'  f!en'  Court  now  sitting  at  Hartford 

1  That  Yo'  Hon"  would  l>e  pleased  to  be  mindfull  of  the  7""  ArticK  of  y'  memoriall 
delivered  in  formerly  to  the  liovern' &■  Council  by  niywl'e  and  y' oy'  agents  for  A I  bony  & 
Ulster  y*  expeclatioii  of  provisions  divern  vestels  are  come  up  yesterday  \vhi<!h  if  not 
prevented  will  drain  y'  Collony  speedily 

-"'"'  That  since  Vo'  lion"  are  [ileased  to  ca.iHe  raise  a  100  men  to  send  to  Alluiny  fortliwith 
under  one  Ciipt :  Liev'  and  Ensign,  y*  Vu'  lion"  would  be  |ili'iiNed  to  ad  oo  many  men  iiioir  att 
will  make  two  conipleut  compuuies  which  will  remove  all  jealoimies  of  the  Ufticers  if  aiiiiy  be, 


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itt  being  thought  the  wisdome  of  these  latter  ages  to  have  smal  companies  for  theire  better 
Goverin'  and  would  make  a  gieater  shew  to  y*  Indians. 

3"»  That  Yo'  hon"  would  be  pleased  to  send  au  express  to  all  acquaint  y'  Gent:  there  and 
y  Indians  y'  upon  yo'  request  you  will  forthwith  send  2  companies  and  some  Indians  as  soone 
as  the  meeting  of  Road  Island  is  over  and  y«  need  require  itt  you  will  send  some  hundreds 
more 

4.  That  since  nothing  can  be  don  without  a  present  supply  of  money  and  provisions  and 
perceiving  y«  sundry  substantial!  inhabitants  are  willing  to  contribute  voluntarily  j«  in  my 
opinion  the  most  speedy  way  to  raise  eflects  to  carry  on  y^  warr  would  be  by  subscription  and 
way  of  loan  which  our  neighbours  of  Boston  doe. 


Hartford  y"  i  i?"- 
day  of  April  1690 


Rob*  Livingstone 


After  this  had  bin  signefie-l  to  y«  principall  member  I  desired  to  have  audience  before  y 
Court  was  adjumed  and  returned  hearty  thanks  in  y  name  and  behalfe  of  y  Citty  and  County 
of  Albony  for  the  present  succor  and  supply  which  tiieir  hon"  had  gnumted  hoping  they 
would  proceed  nobley  in  y  carriing  on  y  warr  ar  they  iiad  begun  assureing  Albony  would 
not  be  wanting  in  theire  parts  and  in  due  time  signefy  to  his  Majesty  theire  redinesse  to 
releeve  us  in  our  necessity. 

N.  B.  An  embargo  was  laid  on  provisions  immediately  two  Comp.inies  established  Capt: 
Fitsh  70  men  and  Capt:  Johnson  05  nu'u  &  SO  Indians.  A  Rate  of  O-*  per  11)  was  nuule  to 
carry  on  y*  warr  the  Govern'  and  Council!  agreed  to  send  an  express  to  all  they  paying  half 
of  y  charge  which  I  consented  lo. 

A  Gen"  Court  held  at  Hartford  !)y  Spetiall  order  of  y  Govern'  April  y  11*  1690 

M'  Livingston  also  moved  y*  Court  in  the  behalf  of  All)ony  y'  some  forces  might  speedily 
be  sent  tliethen-  .-  i"-  preservation  of  y'  post  and  offending  tlie  Enemy  (as  by  several! 
proposeals  he  gave  into  y'  Court  in  writing  will  ap|)ear)  all  wiiich  was  considered  l)y  y  Court 
and  y*  Court  (Md  see  a  necessity  of  utmost  endevors  to  pre\  fit  the  French  ot  attakeiiig  or 
settleing  at  Albonie  and  tlierefore  did  Order  y«  two  foot  comp"  shall  be  withall  speed  raised 
and  sent  to  All)ony  to  take  all  oper,  aiities  and  advantages  against  the  Eni^aty  to  distroy 
tliem 

Extracted  out  of  y*  Court 

Records  was  signed 

John  Au.vn  t^ec* 


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liohert-  Livingston  to  Sir  Mlmuiid  Andros. 

[New  Kiiglnnd,  V.  200.] 

Hartford  14  April  1690. 
May  it  please  Yo'  Excel5. 

I  was  in  hopes  Yo'  Excel:  should  have  heard  y*  newes  of  y'  distroying  Shinnechtady  by  y* 

Freiii'h  and  Indians  before  your  departure  y'  your  Excel:  might  y'  more  hastned  their  motion 

at  Whitehall  for  our  setlciUfnt.     On  y'  ;)"■  of  Feb''  last  a  Comp''  of  250  French  and  Indians 

came  upon  y*  place  when  they  all  were  asleep  about  11  aClock  at  night,  and  kill'd  &  destroyed 

CO  men  women  and  children,  carryed  27  men  and  hoys  prisoners  and  burnt  y'  towne,  except 

G  or  7  bouses  which  are  saved  by  Capt:  Sander'  vvlioni  they  did  not  touch,  having  expresse 

command  to  medle  w""  none  of  his  relations  for  his  wife's  sake,  who  had  always  been  kinde 

to  y'  French  prisoners.     The  people  of  that  Towne  were  so  bygotted  to  Leysler  that  they 

would  not  obey  any  of  y'  i\5ngistrates  neither  n-ould  they  entertain  y*"  souldiers  sent  thither 

by  y'  Convention  of  all ;  nothing  but  men  sent  from  Leysler  would  doe  theire  turn. 

Thus  l.iul  r.ieyler  perverteil  y'  poor  people  by  his  seditious  letters  now  founde  all  bloody 

upon  Shinnechtady  streets,  with  y*"  notions  of  a  free  trade,  boalting  &"=  and  thus  they  are 

destroyed;  they  woiilu  not  watch,  and  wher  Capt:  Sander  commanded,  there  they  threatened 

to  burn  him  upon  y'  iTe,  if  he  came  ui)on  tlu'  garde.     Wee  were  much  allarm'd  at  Albany; 

we  sent  \'  Maquase  \'  VM're  at  hand,  out,  and  to  y'  Maqtiase  castles;  but  y*  messenger  being 

so  timorous  did  not  proceed ;  so  y'  it   was  :)  days  belbre  we  could  get  y"  Matjuase  dowue 

to  pursue  them  ;  who  being  joyned  with  our  men,  follow'd  them  to  y"  (Jreat  Lake,  where  y' 

yse  being  good  and  y"  French  haveing  rohb'd  sundrey  horses,  put  their   i)lunder  ui)on  sleds 

and  so  over  y""  Lake;  however  y'  Indians  pursued  and  gott  10,  imd  afterwards  ■"),  and  killed  :{. 

Who  being  examined,  relate  y'  y*"  French  design  to  attacke  Albany  early  in  y*  Spring,  haveing 

120  batoes  100  birch  cances  and  12  light  morter  peeces,  and  several)  other  engines  ready,  and 

are  to  come  with  1500  men. 

We  signcfied  this  dissaster  to  N.  Yorke,  Virginia,  Conecticutt,  Boston,   A"  and  desyred 

assistance.     I  was  eommissionated  l)y  our  (!ent:  to  come  hither  and  to  lioston,  where  I  have 

been  ;  but  they  heing  lusty  to  send  500  men  to  I'ort  Itoyall  and  raiseing  men  to  secure  there  out 

towne.s,  for  Salmon  Falls^  war,  cntt  off  when  I  was  at  liostcm  by  JJO  French  and  ;U)  Indians  and  hut 

one  Frenchman  taken  ,  Hoston  said,  they  coidd  not  assist  us,  but  referr'd  us  to  this  CIoHony 

where  y*  (ien'  Court  sits  now,  and  have  at  last  granted  us  ahout  2  (^umpanies,    12i   men 

besides  OUicers,  &  as  many  of  there  Indians  as  will  make  200  in  all,  &•  furnish  provisions  lor 

them,  &  are  to  goe  forthwith  to  All)aiiy.     I  had  letters  last  week  fnun  home,  who  write  me 

they  have  surrendered  y  fort   to  Leysler's  parly;  for  this  Colliuiy  drew  oH' y'  Ciimpany  y' 

Wiis  there  as  soon  as  y'  .N.  Yorke  forces  vi/.t  KiO  men  came  ujt.  a'lil  aih  isi',1  tlieui  to  submitt  to 

Leysler  as  also  did  Boston,  calling  hiui  Leifl :  (Jovernor,  and  y'  we  could  not  expect  any 

nssistance  till  we  had  sidtmitted,  for  e\-ery  one  of  our  neigh.bours  drew  hack  there  hands.     'I'he 

conditions  as  tiir  as  I  can  understand  are  but  mean,  y'  ifed  Coats  they  iimniis'd  should  he 

entertain'd,  tlu-ni  y'  v.ould  stay,  &  should  have  tlieir  pay  iii  0  weeks  time;    and  no  sooner 

had  they  y'  Fort   in  there  possession,  but   turuM  out   ail  y*  souldiers  hut  1.'!,  aniong  y'  rest 

poor  Sharpe,  v/ho  is  lame,  beiny  wounded  with  a  great  gumi  y'  sj'litt  when  y'  alarm  canu'  of 

'  (.'»|itaiii  Ai.EIi>DCT  O1.KN.   (W(An'l  llttlury  «J  IIk  Fitt  S^uioHt,  116.  —  l^i). 

'  A  •ettlenicnt  it'  ^irnffunl  counter,  N«w  Itiniptliirt,  un  tUa  rivur  whivb  diviJ««  tiiiit  SUt«  fruui  Mliuc  —  Li>, 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    VII. 


709 


Slunnectady.  They  of  Albany  agree  wel  eneugh  with  y'  New  Yorke  Commissioners 
concerning  y  carrying  on  y«  warr.  Albany  furnishes  140  men,  Sopus  60,  N.  Yorke  200  y'  goe 
out  in  a  months  time  against  y  enemy  with  y  5.  nations  towards  Canida.  But  Leyslers 
faction  will  have  y»  May  and  other  Magistrates  to  take  Commissions  as  Leift:  Gov'  and  that 
tiiey  will  not  doe  till  he  can  [produce]  beter  power  from  K.  W-  to  grant  it.  He  is  as 
cruel  as  ever,  abuses  all  y  principal  men  basely.  Brother  Cortland  is  fled,  poor  Cornel 
Beyerd,  M'  Goer,  W»  Nicolls,'  ami  several!  more,  he  keeps  close  and  in  dark  prisones,  and 
causes  Beyerd  to  be  carried  in  a  chayr  thorow  y  Fort  by  porters,  with  yrons  on,  in  triumpii. 
Your  Excel :  may  conjtcture  how  we  long  to  hear  from  His  Maj^  y'  a  period  may  be  putt  to 
our  suiferings.  Xever  were  poor  Protestants  in  y  world  so  persecuted  as  this  tyrant  Leysler 
does  and  y'  upon  pretence  for  standing  up  for  King  W™.  He  mocks  and  skoHs  when  a  man 
speaks  of  law:  y  sword  must  settle  K  W-  right,  not  y  law,  he  tells  us.  As  soon  as  he 
heard  of  my  goeing  from  Albany  to  these  Colonies,  he  sends  to  this  Colony  and  Boston  to 
apprehend  me,  writeing  warrants,  cont^  many  false  &  pernicious  Ives  y'  I  should  have  spoke 
this  and  that  against  y  Prince  of  Orange,  thinking  by  y«  means  to  render  me  odious  to  these 
Colonu's,  y'  they  should  not  send  s..pp!y.-s,  and  then  he  could  manage  Albany  at  his  pleasure. 

1  begg  your  Excell:  to  put  His  Maj"  in  minde  of  our  deplorable  condition,  and  y'  a  Govern'' 
may  be  sent,  if  not  air.  idy  done  ;  elce  it  is  to  be  feared  this  coiintrey  will  be  lostl! 

We  move.!  to  fh.ni  of  Boston  to  joyne  and  lit  out  vessels  to  take  Quebeck,  and  we  wotild 
goe  with  y  Indians  towars  Mont  Ifoyall ;  but  they  alleadge  y  want  of  p.)vv<ler,  and  have 
therefore  sent  a  sloop  a  purpose  to  y  King  for  a  supply.  If  Canada  be  not  tak  a  this 
swmer,  we  wil  be  Mndone.  I  writt  to  my  Lord  Nottingham  atui  s.-ut  his  Lord?  y  copies  of 
our  protest  against  Leysler,  y"  nu-.norialls  I  deliver'.!  to  this  and  Massaclu.setts  Collony  all 
.ncl.)st>.l  in  a  letter  to  M'  K.-rguson.  1  hope  they  will  come  to  ha.ul,  and  y«  we  may  be 
sjx'e.hly  r.-.lress.'.l.  'rii.Te  is  a  g.MU'rall  meeting  of  Commissioners  at  Road  Islan.l  within  a 
fbrtnight,  of  all  y  dominions,  to  carry  on  y  warr.  I  hope  it  will  b.'  spe.'dily  eiuled.  We  are 
well  assure.!  y-  if  His  Maj'  never  send  so  nuuiy  letters  L.'ysler  will  continu.'  his  tyranni.'all 

'  WiuMM  NuouA  .,.„  ,.f  ,Malll,in..  N.  tir»t  S.or.-tary  of  th..  I'rovinn.  .,f  N..w-Y.,rk,  was  l.orn  ii.  K,v'hm]  in  tl,..  v  .„r 
U!,1.  Mh.l  ,.,iu,.,.t,.,l  for  tl...  bar.  II..  ,„....,n,|„„,i..,l  (;„v..rm,r  An.lros  in  1077  to  KnKl.,n.l,  where  l».  ..ml,„rli.vl  will,  „  reuiment 
t..r  !■  iHn.l.r,,  un.l  i.|>.„t  wm,,.  tin...  in  tl...  Hrn.y.     lie  return...]  l,..n.e  alVr  »n  ..'.^.i.oe  „f  two  years  nn.l  ent..r..,I  aunin  „„  l,i. 

l.r.,U..M..n.     In  l.lsa  Ke  w«  .|,|,.m.te,l  (■l..,.k  of  (Ju .8  ..„„„ty,  «„.!  „n  I  Itl.  April,  MS7,  was  e.m„„is.i.,„..,l  Atl„rn..v  (ie„..n,l  of 

the  l-i..,v.nee  .,1  New-Vork.    /.,.  ■„.(,  and  WarranI,,  V.      Having  b..ei.  a  »tr..ntf  .,|,,,„„..nt  of  l.eisl,,  's  ni.as.n-.s  he  w,.,  n,T..st..  I 
aH  above  8ti,te.l.  «n.l  ro:n«ii..  •!  -a  ,„•  .on  until  M„,     ,  1«.,I,  wl.,.,  he  was  liberat-.l  by  (Jov..r„opSI.M.^hte,-  of  wl......  e.,„„eil  h« 

wax  a  memlH.r.     In  Oetober,  IM,-,,  I,.,  was  sent  1.,  l-:„«la.„l  by  ll...  A»-..n,blv  to  r..,.,....enl   t..  th.i,-  .Mai....i..s  the  state  .,f  .h„ 

|.r.>v.nee,  a.,.l  th..  K,i..vo,is  b„r.lens  i.  was  ,„,.ler  foi-  the  s..eu.ily  of  the  froi.tie,-,,  b.n  he  w,.s  ..a|.t,.re.l'  by  a  Kr..neh  nrivat....p 

on  hi.  passaK...  who  ...b 1  bin.  of  i.,,„ )  „.,He,l  bin,  ...  S,.  Mai.,,  wl.,.,.e  1...  was  in,pris.,:;,..l  Un  son.e  n,.,nth^  wIxm.  havi,.« 

be..n  ..xehauK..,!,   he  p,v„...e.b..l  .„  Kn„l«,.,l.     (In  (;.,v,.™.,r  H..|lan,.,nfs  a.iival  in   N-w-V.-rk,  in  Wj«,  the  l.eisl.>rian  pa.tv 

..bt«,n...l  the  as,.,.n.le„..y,  an.l  M,-.  N .,>  was  a„,o„«  „„,|  ,he  Hrs.  t.,  f..  1  .h.i,.  v..r,Ke«n,....     He  wu.  in.n.e.lia.elv  arrest...!  o,.  « 

.bar,,.,  of  b..,„^,  „npl,.a....l  will.  pin.t..s,  «,..!  .,bli»<..,l  ..,  „iv..  s..e„,-;ty  t.,  anr-Aer  h.  tl.«  a..e.,.ati«n  ;  he  was  „l.o  s"..spe...b..l  f,-.,n. 

" ""'■''•  ""•'  '"  """'•  *"-  '•""'■''  "»  '"  '■••'"''■r  •>'' "»ia  of  II...  i\w  whi.h  h..l  lN..ei,  vote.l  hi... a.aK..nt.     In  17„l  |„.  wa, 

"*"■''"'•"'  '■'''""  ""■  ■^""' b  ''r  ""■  »""'•■  I'Klli-,  ■«"  lb.,  -....u...!  that  he  .li.l  not  reside  in  Suffolk  e.,unlv.  «hieh  h..  was  e l.M 

t.,  repivs....!.     llnvin«,  how,.v..r,  tak....  up  his  ...siilene,.  I.,  ihnt  .lislriet  afleiwan^  he  was  el..el,..|  a^ain  forll ,nntv  In  17,e. 

a  ..1  eh.wen  Sp..uk..r  of  the  Ass, ly  in  .M.iber  ..f  thai  year     II,.  Iill...l  this  offi inlil  Mav,  171s.   wh,...  b,.  was  .ibliu'..,l  I'i 

re«i«..,  in  e..nse,p...n f  ill  health.     He  retaine.l  his  plaee  as  .M,.,..ber  of  ihe  As«.n.bly.  I...W..V,...,  ..ntil  hi.  ,b.„||,.  wl.i.h  o..e,.,  ....l 

.«  IT-/"      As  a  lawy....  h..  aet..!  as  KiiiK'.  eouns.l  au'ainst  L.isle..  an.l  .Mill.oi-n,.  in  um  ,  an.l  in  ITc-J  .lefen,!,-,!  Colon,,!  ll„vanl 

an.l  Al.le..n.a..  II..I<.hi..s  wl..,.„  l.ienl.i.a.it  .i.,vern..r  .Na.ifa.,  a.iaitfne.l ,  .ha.-^..  of  |r..Hs.,n.     He  ael...l  „!..,  „.  i,,„„.;i  ,„r 

Ibe  ltevere...l  Mr  M..K..n.i,.,  a  l'.v.l,yl..,iH„  c.|erKy..,an,  who  was  pr...e...,i...l  by  l.<,>-,l  (  ..rnbnrv  A.r  prea.bii.K  will,,,,,,  lieense 

He  w,u  .„an,...l  in  M,.;t  ...  Ann,.,  ,l,,„gbl,r  of  .l.iv.niah,  a,„l  »i,l.,«  of  Uiliaen,  Van  Kens... ,■,  by  who,,,  he  ha.l  three  s..n« 

anJ  tl.re.  .Ui,.ihte,-..     Tho.iip.on,  frou,  who.o  IU,I^^  vf  Umj  hlanj,  II.,  :;wl,   >„„.t  uf  tl.e.»  deUils  «ie  coiijenwd.  «.v.  hi. 
l»Jv  di«a  ia  r.lB.  — Kb.  J    "  • 


•>j. 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRirTS. 


goveram',  till  a  Gov'  comes  from  His  most  sacred  Miij*  K.  W"  which  God  send  speedily  with 
men  for  our  assistance.  I  have  noe  more  to  add  but  to  pray  Your  Kxcell:  to  be  mindfidl  of 
my  concerns  about  y*  Albany  expedition,  y*  His  Maj»  may  send  orders  to  setlo  and  pay  all 
these  arrears ;  else  I  am  midone ;  for  there  is  above  400^  I  am  out,  besides  whr.t  I  have  y* 
mortgage  for,  and  I  have  since  these  revolutions  advanced  considerable,  expecting  every  day 
a  settlem*  Brother  Oortlant  and  I  have  maintained  y»  Kings  souldiers  at  Albany  till  y'  12  of 
March  16}|  exclus:  and  now  they  turn  them  out  like  doggs,  and  tell  them  "let  y*  Convention 
pay  yow,"  who  adminiustred  y™  y»  oath  of  allegience  to  them  for  King  William  and  Q.  Mary, 
for  none  elce  were  admitted  to  stay  but  them  that  took  y'  oath,  because  they  should  have 
nothing  to  object  against  us. 

I  doubt  not  but  your  Excell:  will  also  take  care  about  y*  £60  I  advanced  your  Excel:  at 
New  Yorke.  I  am  considerably  indebted  to  one  Joseph  Hamond  of  London  merch*  and 
know  not  bow  to  pay  him  except  these  matters  be  setled  &  paid.  I  have  no  more  to  add  at 
present  but  y'  I  am 

Your  Excel:  most  humble 

and  most  obedient  servant 

11'  LiviNasTOff 

There  was  a  French  Indian  prisoner  in  y'  Fort  which  y'  Maquas  took,  and  now  Leysler's 
men  by  there  neglect  have  let  him  escape,  and  is  run  to  Caiiida ;  att  w'*"  we  are  all  concern'd, 
and  y*  Indians  take  it  very  ill.  Inclosed  is  ^  Co[)ies  v.iu'reby  your  Excel:  wd  see  how 
Leysler  reigns. 

For  His  Excell :  S'  Edmund  Andros  Kn' 
late  Capt:  Gen"  and  Govern'  in  Cheefe 
of  There  Maj"  Territory  and  Dominion 
of  N.  England.     At.  Whitehall. 


Minute  of  tfie  Board  of  IVaile  refipeetimj  the  New -York  Reconh. 

[Boud  ofTnuls  Joumtli,  VI.  914] 

At   the  Committee  of  Trade  and  Plantations.     At  the  Councill   Chamber  at  Whitehall 
Thursday  the  17""  of  Aprill,  KHHi. 


PuEMENT — 1/  President 

E.  of  Pembroke 
E.  of  Nottingham 
E.  of  Torrington 


E.  of  Faiironbcrg 
M'  (y'omptrolliT 
S'  Henry  (ioodrich 
M'  Powle 


M'  Uo.scawen. 


NiwT..rk  Their  Lops  being  informed  that  the  Kecords  belonging  to  New  York  had  been 
removed  to  Boston,  agree  to  move  His  Majesty  that  orders  may  be  given  for  delivering 
them  to  Col.  Sloughter. 


LOi>IDON  DOCUMENTS  :    VII. 


711 


Order  in  Council  for  the  tleliimy  of  a  ^SIf,H>f>,  ih\,  to  New -York. 

[V-  r-  npflikir,  1  W.  U.  «i,] 

At  the  Court  at  Kensington,  the  20"'  of  Aprill,  1090. 

rHESKNT TllK    KlNO.S    MONT    KxCKLI.KNT    Ma'^ 

Lord  I'reHident,  Viwount  Sydney 

Earle  of  Pembroke  :-  Vi,.„  nmn.berliiin 

Knrl."  of  INottinghani  Sir  Henry  (Joodrii-li 

Eiirii^  of  Miiriel)()r()ii},'ii  M'  Iliirboro 

Wheuras  tlie  Lords  of  (he  Con.uiittee  for  'Pnide  and  Koreign  PhinlationH  did  this  day 
humbly  offer  to  Ilia  Majesty  that,  tiiere  having!;  been  two  Hh).)|)eH  built  in  New  Knghmd  ai  'he 
publick  ehiirge,  whih^  tlie  Colonies  of  New  York  and  N-w  Kngland  wen'  united,  one  of  tiiem 
nmy  now  l)e  delivered  to  (Colonel  Slonghter,  (;ov.>rnor  (  f  New  York,  for  their  Ma""  service  in 
Ihat  (;overnment;  and  that  th.«  iMM.ple  <.f  lioston  having  hrouglu  the  great  gnimH  from 
I'emaquid,  a  Fort  l)elonging  to  the  (iovernment  of  New  York.-,  thoH.-  gun,iH  nn.y  lik.-wiBe  he 
delivered  to  (^olonell  Sloughter,  uh  also  that  the  Keeords  now  at  IJoHton,  belonging  to  New 
Yorke  may  be  restore.I  to  that  Colony:  His  .Majesty  in  C.un.ill  is  th.-reupon  pl.-as...!  to 
Order  that  one  of  HIh  Maj'>'  prineipall  S,-e»'  of  Stale  <lo  prepare  lefterH  for  Ifoyall  Signature 
unto  Hueh  m  are  in  the  adminiHtralion  of  tin-  (;overnment  of  the  MasHa.'huKetlM  Hay  in  New 
Kngland,  Hignifying  unto  th.'in  llin  Ma'»'  pleasure  that  they  cause  one  <.f  the  sloopes  lately 
budt  there  at  the  publick  charge  of  all  the  late  Ignited  Colonies,  as  also  the  great  gnmiH 
ammunition  and  stores  of  vvarr  lately  brought  to  Boston  by  the  People  o(  New  Kngland,  from 
IVnuupiid  a  Fort  belonging  to  the  (iovernm.-nt  of  New  Yorke,  to  he  forthwith  delivere.l 
to  Coloneil  Sloughter,  (lovernor  of  New  Yorke,  or  to  su<h  a.-<  shall  be  a|.p..inted  by  him  to 
receive  tlie  same  for  their  Mil""  Service  in  thnt  (.'overnment. 


(h;i,'r  to  the  Cohmy  of  Mi,mtrhiM<ft.s  to  <UUver  up  tlie  New -York  Jimmk. 

[Ni'W.Vork  Ktilry,  H.  IIMI.  ] 


m  @  welbeloved  wo  greet  you  w.-ll     Whereas  we  are  informe<l  thnt  there  have  lieen  two 
sloopii  built  within  our  Territory  of  New  Kngland,  at  the  publick  charge,  while  the  C<.lonies  of 
N«'W  York   and   New  f.ndand  were  united.  And  that  the  Pr,,ple  of   lioMon  liii\e 

'i""«  '"""'"'''        l)nuiglit  fliither  the  gr<-al  C.uuh  (r P afpiid,  a  Fort  belonging  to  our  Province 

uwuni/'"'^         "''  ''^•'W  V'>rk,  As  also  that  the  IJecords  of  that  our  Province,  are  now  remaining 
at    Postoii  We  biive  llimight   fit  hereby    to  signifv    our   Will   and    Pleasure  that 

>'""   "'"'"*" "''  '!"■  «"''l     -loopcs  as   ills..    III.'   Cr.'.it    (Juris    Anmiiiuitiim    and    Stores   of 

War   hr.)uglit   rn.m    Pi'iiiaijiiid    together  willi   th.-    H..,cr(ls  of  N.-w  York    now  remaining  at 
Uoaton  or  elsewher.'  within  Our  Colony  of  the  AlasHuchuHettH  Jluy,  to  be  forthwith  delivered  to 


*    <sT 


IvA    '*3| 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


our  Trusty  and  vvelbi'lovtd  Henry  Sloughtor  Esq'*  our  Governour  in  Chief  of  our  Province 
of  New  York  or  to  sucii  as  simll  be  appointed  by  liim  to  receive  the  same,  tiiat  they  may  be 
made  use  of  (or  Our  Service  within  tiuit  our  I'rovince  And  so  we  bid  \ du  farewell  Uiveu 
&'  at  Kensington  the  30'"  day  of  Aprill  1090.     In  tiie  t"''  &' 

By  his  Matys  Command 


f    ,■ 


Pi'upomU  of  the  Chni/iii-mo7ier«  (if  AIlKUty  to  the  I'ufkini/. 

( New-York  rapcra,  B.     ..Ml.] 

Albany  3""  May  K'.'iO. 

Proposals  made  unto  the  five  nations  of  Indians  who  were  sent  for  by  order  of 
Commissioners  eltc. 


the  Commons. 
Pr.  Schuyler, 
Major  Winne, 
Capt"  Bleecker, 


D.  Wessells 
Livinus  Schayck 
Albert  l{yckin= 


Present  — 

Capt"  Slaas, 
Capt"  Wendell, 
Capt"  Mogolon,' 
Clans  liipsen  — 

Brethren. 

Nothing  more  cheerfull  then  to  see  so  many  arrowes  togither  in  one  sheafe  as  our  meeting 
in  this  house  to  day  demonstrate,  and  to  the  joy  of  our  hearts  wee  bid  you  a  solemn  and 
hearty  welcome. 

Time  and  experience  of  the  sages  and  wisest  men  in  the  world  passed  before  ua,  hath 
taught  and  still  prodaimes  the  beauty,  strength,  advantage  and  necessity  of  friendly  amicable 
contract  and  firme  Covenant  to  the  procuring  of  the  green  tree  which  when  obtained,  then  to 
preserve  it  against  all  stormes.  tempests  and  ill  weatiier  of  fortune  or  any  emiemies,  that  envy 
at,  or  seek  to  interupt  our  pejice  and  tranquility. 

Wherefore  Bretheren,  it  is  this,  this  silver  chaine  which  binds  us  alltogither  whose  links  if 
we  continow  in  our  firme  amity  and  candor,  are  of  such  magnitude  and  metall  that  no 
snarling  dogs  can  make  the  least  impression  thereon,  but  to  the  contrary  will  brcake  their 
teeth,  and  dislocate  their  envious  jaws  whensoever  they  attempt  it  — 

Which  CoAcnant  solenndy  to  renew  and  perpetuate  is  one  great  end  of  our  conveening  this 
dav,  not  that  we  (h)ubt  of  either  side,  or  have  the  least  occassione  to  make  scru|)le  that  is  soe, 
but  like  a  well  tuned  instrument  when  prepared,  calls  for  a  skillfull  hand,  and  a  disposed  care 
to  nuike  melody  even  to  the  ravishment  of  all  the  friends  in  tlie  great  roume  which  is  evermore 
grateful  to  them. 

And  therefore  let  this  always  remind  ua  of  the  necessity  we  have  (as  we  prefer  summer  to 
winter  and  a  green  tree  to  a  dry  and  a  dead  one ) :  to  joine  our  hearts  and  hands  as  nianny  arrowes 
together  which  if  not  seperated  are  of  greater  force  and  not  to  be  broken  and  espouse  one 
interrest  against  the  common  enneniy,  namely  the  French  and  their  adherents. — 


'  V.ui  Waooujn. —  £d. 


'  Uyckuan. —  Eu. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:     VII.    '  710 

It  i«  not  „o..drull  to  sett  fortl.  (unto  you  brvtlnvn)  tlu,  ,,uality  and  manors  of  timt 
tread...ronH  nalmn,  y„„  and  we  having  l.a.l  ti„,  sa.l  as  wdl  as  trne  c.x,,..rini..nts  thereof,  i„ 
Hhon   they   are   o(  the  nature   of  a   fox  Ken.lre.l   hy  a  wohe  ;  the  Fox  suhtilly  hy  delusiones 

l'^'""""''  "'"'". ;'" ••"'^•'"'-  ""'  ♦'"■»  wolfe  hke  devours  then.,  exan.ph.s  at  hot,h"ends  of  our 

house  are  evident  whilst  j,ea..e  were  treated  on,  tiu-y  made  treacherous  atten.pts  wiu-refor 
Shan  e,ul  this  |,r..,,os,t.on  hy  referrin,^  their  dispostiones  to  your  and  our  own  notices- 

l  |.on  thes..  consuh-rations  it  heing  conelude.l  that  the  Fr.-nch  and  tlu-ir  Alyes  are  the  only 
•■nn.'nues  that  ean  prejudiee  us,  it  highly  eoncen.es  them  to  prevent  their  designes  anil 
.•nterpnses  against  us.  au.l  to  that  nn\  fit  instruments  and  good  order  with  due  conduct 
are  nuiteruils  proper  to  accomplish  the  same  — 

Wherefore  as  wee  are  well  assured  of  numy  excellent  and  courageous  Captaines  amongst 
you  that  not  only  hear  the  name  hut  have  approved  thems.-lves  hy  undoul.ted  and  evident 
.'xploits,  so  uee  would  willingly  know  what  nund.er  of  men  mav  he  depen.hd  m.  your  sid... 
Who  shall  nu.lertake  this  most  necessary  an.l  gi„rious  work,  and  likewise  the  time  "lixed,  and 
what  may  he  iurtlier  consulted  and  concluded  therein  — 


The  Indian  answers  as  follow,  viz: 


Brethren. 
Diad 


i^.a.ion.s  represenlmg  the  live  nations  accepts  the  propositions  relating  the  m-een  tn-e  with 
thanklulness,  and  are  glad  to  see  that  we  have  not  treafd  m.  the  same  termes  of  peace  as 
ormerly,  hut  more  particularly  as  it  relates  our  engaging  an.l  .naintaining  a  war  against  the 
hnneiiiy  whereon  they  present  a  l)eU  I -J  hiirh. 

That  they  have  very  well  observed  the  metaphor  of  the  arn.w.-s,  one  of  which  heim;  l.roken 
weak..nelh,  they  sindl  in  nowise  break  them  but  remain.,  lirm..  with  heart  an.l  han.l 
neverthel...ss..  there  is  mu.^li  wanting  t..  tlu'  arr.-wes  viz:  the  bow  to  shoot  out  of  and  other 
materials  whereon  a  belt  1.'  d.vp  was  I.r..s,.nte,l-C.,rlaer  and  great  corlaer  wee  have  w.-cl 
"PP'-'-li-Hl.Hl,  the  silver  .•haine  (:  with  other  expn'ssions  :)  whereby  yo.',  giveing  to  un.lerstand 
hatU  shall  he  lurtlu.r  slr..nghen...l  against  any  wil.l  beasts  attempting  it,  but  shall  hreake 
their  teeth  ett.  we..  |ome  with  y..u  therein  with  Ihankfullness  and  rej..ice  at  it,  knowing  that 
no  otlu.r  nation,  can  1...  ma.le  s..  happy  shearers  in  such  a  fortitude  bu't  ourselves,  although  we 
know  tli..y  hav  great  .lesiiv  to  engage  us  with. them,  wheivup.m  a  belt  lo  deep  was  presented. 
We  have  hk..wise  ,,l,s..rved  your  pr.)p.)sitim.,  ••onduding  tii..  French  and  tb.'ir  allyes  to  be 
llic  only  enn..mies,  ..n  which  w."  answ..r  that  those  of  .mr  nation  ami  kindiv.l  whicli'aiv  their 
subjects,  w..  deem  them  ..nimi.'s,  the  same  with  the  French— pn'sented  a  b..lt  !:•  .leep. 

We  thak  you  for  y.nir  s.'ond  propositi.)!!  whereii!  y.)u  c.mpaie.l  the  Fi-ench  ettc.  to  a  f.)x 
engendei-e.l  by  a  wolle,  aiid  that  you  have  imparted  it  to  us,  wbos..  acth.iis  to  vou  and  the 
Simkes  and  our  whol,.  Imuse  have  made  it  evident,  but  wee  doubt  not  also  to  lie  the  wolle 
wilh  our  CajHains  an.l  subjects,  presented  a  belt  .)f  I -J  deep. 

You  have  sent  for  us  the  live  nations  to  co!!.e  at  your  desiir  which  we  have  readily  done, 
but  w..e  see  not  our  Chihlren  the  8cliackw..ck  In.liaiis,'  neitlu.r  the  river  Indians,  who  was 
expe..ted  sli.m!.!  likewis,-  have  app,.an>.l,  pivsent..,l  a  b,.lt  7  .l....p  ami  so  far  to  proposalls.— 

'  Tl...  S..a^l,.i,.„k..  I„,lians  ori.iimlly  1m.1„„i-,.,1  to  tl„.  oust..r„  tril....,  .,r  It of  .N.w  ll,„„|,.i,ir<.  »n,l  Main...     Tl.,.v  Ml  Hu-iv 

oo,.„.,..v  ,.l,o,„  ,1,..  v.ar  m->.  a,„l  s,„l,.,l  „l,„v..  All v.  m,  a  l,™,,.!.  .,f  llu.l.ou  river.   CoUai,  Five  X,ulo„^  ,,. "«.,.     Tl„.y 

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Bretheren  pray  attend  well  to  what  we  say  and  it  much  concernes  us,  our  desire  is,  that  you 
would  maintuine  peace  amongst  yourselves,  and  joine  togither  the  severall  Collonies  of  New 
England  and  Virginia  likewise  those  of  Albany  who  have  alwayes  satt  under  the  green  tree, 
otherwise  wee  shall  destroy  one  another,  presented  a  belt  1 4  deep. 

Wee  come  here  and  perceive  you  are  well  acquainted  with  our  house  and  it  rejoyceth  us 
much  that  you  are  so  well  enformed,  and  now  wee  see  that  you  will  hang  over  the  kettles, 
and  that  you  have  notified  the  preparationes  of  the  Sinnequaas,  whereupon  a  belt  12  deep 
presented. 

We  are  glad  you  have  espoused  this  cause  and  that  you  will  consult  how  it  shall  be  managed, 
there  are  three  passage  to  Canada  viz':  Cadraqua,  Canadas  path,  and  another  by  the  sea  coast, 
whereupon  a  belt  1 1  deep 

Brethren  wee  should  be  much  troubled  tiiat  the  ennemy  should  anywise  escape  us,  therefore 
let  us  besett  him  round  on  the  sea  coasts  as  well  as  by  land  and  encompass  all  his  three  forts, 
we  desire  that  at  one  his  2  Castles  by  land  may  be  besett,  and  the  other  may  be  attacqued  by 
sea,  a  belt  1 0  deep. 

Wee  desire  your  powder  bags  may  be  larger,  and  when  our  young  Indians  come  that  their 
hatchets  and  gunns  may  be  prepared  readily  —  a  belt  of  9  deep. 

Whereupon  they  conclude  that  tlu-y  see  the  ketle  is  hanged  over  with  seven  heads  and  they 
sitt  in  the  midsts  tending  the  lire  tiiat  it  may  be  quickly  ready,  desiring  us  to  the  same,  and 
then  they  hollowed  which  was  returned  with  3  hussas.     presented  a  belt  1 3  deep. 

Wee  expected  that  you  should  have  bidd  us  take  up  the  hatchet  and  gird  it  on  our  sides, 
likewise  that  you  sliould  have  ordered  us  to  paint  our  faces,  thereby  to  seem  terrible  and  put 
a  dread  upon  our  ennemies  —  A  belt  of  S  deep. 

Brotiier  Corlaer  be  no  wise  discouraged  but  make  your  fort  strong  (as  we  iiave  our  castles): 
at  Schenectady,  and  maintain  a  garrison  there,  tliat  your  Come  may  be  preserved  and  reap 
your  harvest,  also  send  for  your  wifes  ami  children  from  New  York  and  encourage  them  tiiat 
we  shall  be  safe  and  fear  not,  a  belt  of  13  deep  was  presented  with  the  five  houses  in  it  — 
The  words  of  Diadorus  are  ended. 

A  true  copy  of  the  Originall.     examined  this  25  Juny  1090. 

(signed).  Abkah"  (jouvebneur. 


JUvtrend  Father  Lamlemilk  to  tlie  Unvrend  FatJur  Miltt. 

[TnANSI.ATKD    Fit  >M   TlIK    LATIN.] 
[New-Turk  r*\wn,  II.  II.  MS;  «nd  K.  F.  ().,  0  11.  J 

May  (),  1 090. 
Reverend  Father.     Pax  X" 

May  the  Lord  have  pity  on  you  and  send  you  aid  from  on  High,  (hat  yon  may  be  able,  with 
n  strong  heart  and  wiiling  mind,  to  walk  day  anil  night  in  His  law,  since  you  daily  morlify 
yourself  ibr  the  >;lory  ot  His  name;  for  you  have  become  a  prisoner  on  account  of  your 
great  charity  towards  the  Indians,  and  for  the  salvation  of  souls;  for  when  you  were  called 
by  them  to  priiy  to  the  Lord  for  ;•  sick  Squaw,  they  then  took  you  prisoner,  and  this  is  the 
cause  of  your  captivity. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:    VII. 


715 


You  are  aware,  and  God  ia  our  witness,  that  as  long  as  we  have  had  intercourse  with  the 
Indians,  we  had  no  other  intentions  than  the  salvation  of  souls,  and  the  exiatence  of  peace,  as 
well  with  the  English  as  hetween  the  French  and  Indians;  hut  it  has  happened,  that  they  are 
turned,  by  the  artiiice  of  the  Devil  and  by  Envy  to  the  destruction  of  those  souls  which 
Christ  has  redeemed  with  his  own  blood.  We  pray  that  He  may  quickly  conciliate  the 
English  and  Frencli,  and  free  them  from  the  wickedness  of  wars. 

We  send  you  by  iim,  who  is  called  VOutarde,  paper  and  powder,  which,  when  mixed  with 
water,  will  make  ink.  Thus,  witli  permission  of  the  Indians,  you  will  be  able  to  write  to  us. 
We  also  send  you  clothes  to  cover  you,  and  golden  coin  for  the  purchase  of  a  woolen,  or 
any  othei  cloak,  or  garment  you  may  need.  But  we  have  no  news  except  that  Dom'ine 
Dellius,  the  minister  at  Albany,  an  honest  man  and  well  disposed  towards  us,  told  a  French 
soldier,  a  prisoner  among  the  Mohawks,  that  he  had  seen  the  letters  we  wrote  you  and  that 
a  bad  construction  had  been  put  on  them.  If  you  have  any  opportunity  to  communicate  with 
him  thro\igh  the  IndiauK,  you  may  assure  him  that  we  never  entertained  any  such  thought, 
as  we  abhor  crimes  of  this  nature.  But  I  request,  should  you  see  Domine  Dellius,  minister 
at  Albany,  or  write  to  him,  that  you  nmke  him  my  respects.  Althoug'i  tliere  may  be  war 
between  the  French  and  tliose  English  who  are  opposed  to  the  King  of  England,  nevertheless 
we  always  entertain  the  same  friendly  dispositions  towards  Dominie  Dellius,  inasmuch  as  we 
both  desire  peace,  not  war. 

Farewell.  We  |)ray  (Jon  that,  all  dissensions  being  soon  at  an  end,  we  may  again  embrace 
you  in  safety.  This  is  the  sum  of  our  jjrayers.  Again  adieu;  from  your  old  companion 
and  neighbor  among  the  Indians.     All  salute  you. 

A  mon  Wev'd  i'ere 

I'ere  Millet,  de  ]a  Conipie  de  Jesus 
A  OnueiSt. 

Concordat  cuui  originale. 
Uuod  attestatt 

(signed)  Abkam  Gouvehni:uh. 


Mr.    J  a«  CoHlitiitl  to  Sir  Eilmimd  Audrox. 

tN«w-Yurk  rtpvn,  1).  U.  M4-M7.] 

May  it  please  Your  Excellence : 

It  is  now  nere  17.  weekes  timt  I  liave  been  forced  out  oft"  my  house,  by  the  violence  of 
Capt"  I.ays  er,  and  hath  sent  and  in(iuired  almost  everywhere  alter  nu>e,  but  by  the  grace  of 
(Jod  I  am  '.Hi  free  from  his  ininds,  And  although  I  have  sent  to  him  to  know  the  reason  why 
he  doth  prosecute  m<c  in  such  u  forcible  manner  r  and  if  I  have  committed  any  crime  or 
ofl'ence,  that  I  was  ready  to  give  security  both  for  my  good  beiiavior  and  appearence  when 
lawlully  caUed,  hut  no  piaiiu'  answer  could  be  had,  onely  that  iu'  would  have  my  pel  son  if 
between  lieaven  and  earth  — People  say,  he  will  iuive  off  me  againe  the  nu)ney  I  received  oft" 
the  Collecfor  Plowman,  hy  your  ExcelK'"  order,  others  say  he  tlihiks  I  <loe  not  owne  him  to 
be  the  Kings  l^ieut'  (Jover',  some  say  that  .M'  Hayard  had  writt  to  some  of  his  friends  (which 
latter  was  intercepted:)  tliut  he  would  retake  the  Ibrt,  and  that  1  with  Bayard  doc  conspire 


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against  him,  to  rise  the  people  and  to  deposesse  him,  which  is  wholy  false,  for  I  expect  my 
lielp  from  God  and  His  Majesty  —  M'  Bayard  is  still  in  prison  and  in  irons,  William  Nicolls 
is  in  close  prison,  soe  is  M"'  Hix  for  not  delivering  up  his  Commission  as  Justice  off'  peace, 
Poore  Perry  is  there  still,  M'  Johannes  Kip  Alderman  and  Deacon  off'  our  church  for  going 
in  the  Church  to  old  M'  Beeckmau  to  receive  the  Almes,  hefore  he  went  to  young  Henry  the 
Baker  who  is  now  one  off"  the  Counciil ;  M'  Christoffer  Gere  is  in  prison  for  saying  he  was 
as  much  Lieut'  Gov'  as  M'  Laisler;  D'  Geodineau,'  for  not  delivering  up  his  Commission  as 
Leftenant — he  was  in  the  expedition  with  <>oV  Dongan  att  Alhany,  Major  Willett,  Capt: 
Jackson,  Daniel  Wliitehend  and  others  are  also  forced  to  flye.  Coll:  Hamilton,  Townly, 
Capt"  Bourne,  Plnhorne'  and  others  off"  new  Jarsay  Gentlemen,  dare  not  come  in  town ; 
Gov'  Dongan  was  confined  in  his  house  att  Hemstede,  hut  is  gone  to  New  Yersay,  M' 
Plowman,  Maj''  Breckholp,  Ifoh'  Leviiigstou  and  otiiers  forced  to  ahsent  themselves,  and  many 
more  —  In  march  last  Milborne  went  up  to  Albany  with  200  Men,  tooke  the  fort  disbaiuled 
tiie  established  company  put  the  old  Magistrlltes  out  off  thuir  places  and  new  ones  in  their 
steeds,  follows  Laysler  steps  in  imprisoning  of  several!  people,  which  made  sonu'  of  the 
inhabitants  to  rise  with  some  Indians,  and  forced  Mihorne  to  fly  for  P^sopus  to  save  his  life; 
The  French  and  Indians  have  againe  since  your  Excel!""  departure,  destroyed  some  people  to 
the  Eastward  of  Boston,  have  alsoe  burned  Scheneghtade  killed  00  people  and  tooke  aS  young 
men  and  hoys  prisoners;  Ai)out  150  Indians  and  ■'>0  young  men  off  Albany  followed  the 
French  overtooke  tlu'm  upon  the  lake,  killed  some  and  tooke  IC  Frencliiiu'u,  which  the 
Indians  have  killed  in  theire  castles ;  the  trench  Indians  have  killed  eight  or  ten  people  att 
Conestagione,  which  has  made  the  whole  country  in  an  Alarm,  and  the  people  leave  there 

'  fJiLK'*  (Joi>i:NK\r,  n  Froncli  Huiini'iiol,  niid  lii»  JaUfilitiTi*,  Supniiim  and  Klliiiii,  roociveil  li'ttci's  of  dcnizHlion  in  Now-York 
August  if>,  IHHti.  Ill'  iilitiiint'cl  n  coniiiiissioii  aa  Lii'Utriiftiil,  uf  C'liplai]!  .Miiiivii'lli''s  ociiii|iftny  of  foot  on  8tli  (lotolior  following. 
.Yrit-York  Colonial  Muniisiriplit,  .N.NXIV. —  Kii. 

'  Wii.i.i.vM  I'l.vnoiiNK  was  »  niinliant  in  Niw-Voik  as  early  a^^  IilT'.l  (Dral,  linnk  V.,  22(1,  2:14);  ami  in  May,  l(!8:t,  liccnmo  tin- 
IinicliascT  of  the  garden  liouse  in  Broadway,  mentionod  \t.  2S)1  of  this  volume,  for  wliieli  lie  paid  the  sum  of  forty  imnnd« 
i-terling.  Jbi<l,  VII.,  48.  (In  thi'  grant  of  a  cliiirter  to  the  city  liy  (iovernor  Dongan,  (."aptniii  P.  was  named  Aldennan  lor  tlio 
JOist  ward  (  \'alentine't  Xiie- York  Miinual\  an  I  was  eleeted  Speaker  of  the  Assenilily  which  met  in  (Ictolier,  1(J85.  Tliampnon't 
Uittory  of  iMtig  /4anl,  }.,  1112.  On  the  appointment  of  Slonghter  to  the  government  of  New-York,  I'isiiounk  was  named 
one  of  his  eouneil,  and  suli»ei|nently  menilier  of  the  spe"ial  eominis.-^ion  which  tried  and  eondemneil  Leisler.  In  Manh,  1001 
wo  find  him  nppoinleil  Keeorihr  of  the  city  of  NcwVork,  anci  on  the  .'ilh  May  following  foi.rlli  jiwlice  of  tlie  Supreme  Conrt 
of  the  Province.  He  held  the  .llice  of  luci.nler  until  Septcmher  1,  1(i'J2,  wlon  he  was  removed  from  that,  and  lii.<  place  in 
the  council,  on  aecount  of  uon-residence.  On  22d  March,  IHiia,  he  liecume  s.cond  justice  of  the  Supreme  t'ourt,  and  having 
returned  to  the  city  of  .New-York,  was  restorcil  to  lii»  seat  in  tiie  eouni'il  lui  luth  .lune  of  ili,  lust  iTientioued  year.  Whilst 
in  this  situation  he  succeeded  in  securing  for  himself  and  others,  an  t'.xiravagant  grant  of  land  im  the  Mohawk  river,  west  of 
Kort  Hunter,  fifty  miles  long  ami  two  miles  on  each  side  the  river,  ct  a  rent  of  one  heaver  skin  for  the  first  seven  years,  and 
five  beaver  skins  yearly  for  ever  thereaf'er.  lint  Lord  llellainunt  having  arrived  in  1(1118,  power  passed  into  the  hands  of  the 
l.*i«ler  party,  and  Piniioiink,  their  enemy,  was  suspen<Ied  on  the  7th  .lune  from  his  otBces  of  judge  and  councillor,  on  a  charge 
of  having  "spoke  most  scandalous  and  reproachful  words"  of  the  King;  this  was  followed  in  the  course  of  the  next  year  liy 
an  act  vacating  his  extravagant  grunt  on  the  .Mohawk.  Ili'  now  retind  to  his  plantation  at  Smikr'  Hill  on  the  llackensnek 
river,  N.  .1.,  and  was  next  appointed  second  judi:e  of  tin  Snprenu'  Court  of  that  Provin. .  of  the  cmineil  of  which  he  was 
also  0  metnlier ;  he  took  h\<  scat  on  the  he  loli  al  Ilurlinglon  in  No\crMl>er,  1701.  Here  he  shared  all  the  olilixpiv  which 
attached  to  liis  son-iii  law.  Chiif  .lustiw  .Mouipesson.  I.i.nli'nnnt  Coven.or  Iiiu'nl.lesliy  having  heeti  rcmovc.l  from  ofTiec, 
<m  the  earnest  application  of  the  p.opie,  was  sucweded  l.y  I'lNUORNt:,  who  wiis  at  the  time,  pri'siilcnt  of  the  council,  and  who 
now  exercised  the  powers  of  ocunnninder  in-chief  The  latt.r  was  snpercedid  on  tin-  loth  .lune,  17  lit,  hy  llie  arrival  of  Governor 
Hunter,  and  the  Assenddy  soon  after  demanding  his  removal  f-  im  all  places  of  trust  in  the  province,  he  was  dismissed  in  1713. 
Me  died  towards  the  close  of  1710.  .ludge  Pi.niioiime  was  married  to  Mary,  clnnghter  of  Meiileiiant  flovernor  Ingcddcshy,  in 
Tirtiie  of  whose  will  (dated  31  lugust,  171 1),  she  anel  her  children,  Murv  an.l  .helm,  hccame  |alcntei>s  of  lands  in  the  towns 
of  Cornwall  ond  New  Windsor,  Orange  county,  N.  Y.  A'cK>-)'ir*  (.'aimiil  MinHtm,  \\.,  ti,  fl,  ^7,  l'.>._>,  IHI,  ^im;  VII.,  46; 
XtK-i'ork  J,,i,nl  /'apert,  VII.,  114,  1U5.     Mrlil't  J'rovinriiil  Coitrti  of  Xcir  Jenrj/  IH,  el  tn/. —  Vai. 


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plantations  — Most  of  the  Albany  woomen  are  att  New  Yorke.  Arent  Pclniyler  went  with 
eight  Indians  to  Chanibly  killed  2  and  tooke  1.  Frenchman  prisoner— Lr.isler  lias  pressed  the 
Urigantine  off  M'  del'flister  and  a  Burniiidian  sloope  wiiieh  are  to  goe  well  manned  and 
provided  in  conii)any  with  a  privateer  to  take  (iuehecq  in  Canidas  and  the  men  that  are  att 
Albany  assisted  with  100  men  from  Boston  1-50  from  New  England  and  100  men  from 
Maryland,  and  ]-50()  of  the  Maqnaas  and  Sinnequaas  are  to  goe  by  hind  to  Canida  to  take  that 
whole  Country;  so  the  army  will  consist  off  about  COO  ICnglish  and  loOO  Indians,  but  I  am 
affraid  that  the  privateer  will  make  prises  off  the  two  vessells  and  provide  himselfe  with  what 
they  have  on  board  and  goe  his  wayes  —  Drumbes  are  daily  beating  for  men  to  goe  ui)on  said 
vessell  but  few  ai)|)eared  whidi  hath  caused  a  resolve  to  be  taken  that  some  of  the  best 
Ii.linbitants  of  New  Yorke  (:  of  which  a  list  is  maile :)  should  be  pressed  to  goe  on  board  said 
a  vessells  in  His  Maj""  service  to  take  Canida  which  hath  made  severall  of  them  to  absent 
themselves  and  leave  New  Yorke  and  conn'  in  New  Jersay;  To  defr.iy  all  these  charges 
already  made  and  to  be  made  Laisler  did  sent  out  his  warrants  to  call  an  assenddy.  But 
some  few,  being  all  off  his  side  appeared  and  voted  Jn"  Spratt,  Cor:  I'luvier  1!'  Walters, 
Laislers  son  in  law  and  M'  Beeckinan  to  be  the  representatives  for  New  Yorke  (butt  M' 
Beeckman  woidd  ii<i(  sitt:)  Sidfolke  County  would  not  meddle  with  it,  from  the  other 
Counties  came  Ifcpresenlatives  onely  chosen  i)y  a  few  people  off  their  side  and  as  I  understand 
very  weak  men  ;  these  men  satt  att  thi'  house  off  said  Walters  were  the  Inhabitants  delivered 
severall  iietitions,  for  the  piisoiu'rs  to  be  sett  att  liberty,  and  tliat  their  grievances  might  be 
redressed,  but  nothing  was  done  in  it,  i  i,»"  altera  few  days  sitting,  an  act  was  made  to  rise 
througiiout  the  whole  (ionvernment  three  pence  in  every  pound  reall  and  personall,  to  he  paid 
the  first  of  Jmu'  and  that  all  townes  and  places  should  have  eqiiall  freedom  to  hoult  and  bake 
and  to  trans])ort  where  they  please  directly  to  what  place  or  Country  they  think  it  fltt,  any 
thing  their  places  afford,  and  that  the  one  ])lace  should  have  mi  more  priviledges,  then  the 
other,  this  is  all  what  fiiis  wise  assembly  did  —  uium  this  M'  Laisler  makes  an  order,  that  all 
jirovisions  shall  he  sloped,  and  sends  for  all  I)eefe  and  I'ork  to  l)e  carried  in  the  fortt,  breakes 
the  cellars  open,  and  take  hy  force  what  iu'  pleases,  all  gamis,  powder  becfe,  porke,  llowr  and 
pease,  all  is  cairied  in  tlu^  fortt  and  aboard  the  -J  vessells,  against  the  will  of  the  owners  or 
making  a  price  with  tliein,  and  saith  as  sooue  the  warr  is  over  they  shall  be  paid.  M'' 
I'lowman  had  about  sixty  harrells  of  porke  and  beefe  iu  HIizabeth  towne  tor  which  Capt" 
Leisler  sent  nbout  100  men  and  tooke  it  by  force:  If  he  but  supposes  that  a  man  is  indebted 
for  arrearages  in  the  tinu'  of  your  Kxcll'''  or  Couver''  Dongan,  he  takes  away  their  goods, 
without  going  to  Jiaw  or  to  know  whether  they  are  indebted  or  not,  and  saith  he  will  be 
ncconiitable  for  it  to  His  Ma"';  The  renuiinder  of  the  money  that  was  gathered  for  the 
redemption  of  I^aisler  ami  the  other  slaves  in  Turkey  which  Your  Kxcell:  gave  to  build  a  new 
church  in  New  \'ork<',  our  Churchwarden  had  it  laid  (uit  in  .\msterdam  and  gott  (Ksenhridge 
linnes  for  it,  all  which  Osenbridge  Laisler  hath  taken  and  sent  to  Alhauy  with  Milhorne. 
Your  Excellency  woidd  admire  to  lieare  all  the  falsities  and  lies  that  are  spread  abroad 
against  the  former  (ioverim-nts,  and  those  that  have  been  in  places  —  the  innnaginatioii  of  a 
treascm  has  gott  soe  deep  an  impression  in  the  minds  oil'  the  people  that  it  will  be  liardiv  got 
out  off  it.  'I'he  inhabitants  doe  still  worke  an<l  watch  att  New  ^ Orke,  the  one  tinu'  making 
iind  the  other  time  breaking  it  ai:aiue  to  keep  tlieni  att  worcke?  It  is  now  almost  a  whole 
yeare  these  troidiles  lieLTun,  in  all  whiih  tiine,  I  lia\e  not  been  at  home  about  three  monthes, 
und  that  in  great  troid)les;  all  the  other  times  I  have  been  troid)led  and  liyrced  to  absent 
inyselfo  to   keep   myselfe  oult  off  |U'is(ui,  where,  those  that  art    there,  are   kept  soe  i^astily, 


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speaking  or  seeing  any  oif  their  reliitions  very  seldome,  wliieh  is  tlien  counted  a  great  peece 
off  Ciiarity  and  ivindnesse  —  To  write  unto  your  Excell:  all  our  troubles,  ngreevances  and 
sadnesses,  which  we  have  and  sutler  both  in  person  and  estate,  I  am  iu)t  able  to  doe,  because 
can  not  have  that  exact  ace'  of  all  the  particulars,  butt  the  Countrey  is  soe  lull  off  itt  makes 
the  mens  ears  to  ring — Being  thus  in  this  Chaos  off  troubles,  and  in  the  middle  of  all  these 
alilictions,  deprived  from  the  liberty  off  looking  after  my  estate,  my  wife  atlronted  and  beaten, 
my  children  threatned  (:  one  of  which  died  in  my  absence :)  all  the  other  sicke,  my  estate 
running  to  decay,  blamed  by  the  people,  my  honour  stained,  my  credit  blasted,  all  which 
greeves  me  to  the  hartt,  without,  that  I  can  have  any  remedy  here  off  these  that  are  in 
Government,  here,  and  having  nobody  in  England  to  wliome  I  can  addresse  myselfe  for  helpe 
and  assistance  in  this  ])ressing  misery  and  Calamity,  and  being  assured  thai  your  ExcelK^':  hath 
that  kindnesse  and  favor  for  mee  and  my  family  to  helpe  mee  if  it  lyes  in  your  [lower;  I 
make  bold  to  adresse  myselfe  unto  Your  fixcell''''  moste  humbly  beseeching  Your  Excell''''  bee 
pleased  to  endevour  that  an  order  may  be  sent  over  for  our  releef ;  tiiat  those  that  have  now 
been  soe  long  in  prison  and  those  that  have  been  forced  to  absent  themselves,  and  them  that 
are  still  tlireatned  every  day  to  be  imprisoned,  whereby  they  can  not  have  the  liberty  and  that 
fieedome  as  they  ought  to  doe  tlieire  ailiiires,  may  have  their  liberty  and  freedome  as  other 
subjects  have,  giving  in  security  if  any  uulawfull  act  committed,  to  appear  and  answer  before 
His  Majestyes  Governour  wlien  he  shall  come,  all  what  shall  be  alleged  against  tiiem,  and  in 
the  mean  time  behave  theinselfs  as  other  subjects  doe,  and  that  none  shiill  be  condemned  but 
by  due  court  at  law,  that  none  shall  be  deposessed  or  deprived  off  his  goods  or  Estate  without 
having  a  tryell  for  itt  or  witii  his  will  and  consent,  and  being  satislied  for  it  —  That  what  goods 
that  are  already  soe  taken  away,  the  actors  may  answer  for  att  law,  for  the  same  and  for  all 
other  damage  and  losses  sustained  by  their  unlawfuil  and  unchrisiian  actings,  and  tiiat  all 
other  our  soe  heave  greevances  may  he  redressed ;  In  the  doeing  whereof  Your  Excell:  will 
doe  a  great  act  off  charity  and  inlinitely  oblige  nnmy  oil'  your  reall  and  true  friends — I 
understand  Coll:  Hamilton  intends  to  goe  for  England,  if  soe,  bee  will  give  your  Excell:  a 
large  account  off  the  transactions  in  these  parts. 

I  have  here  inclosed  sent  anto  Your  Excell:  my  account  off  what  I  have  disburciied  for 
reparations  oil'  the  fortt  and  other  charges  oil"  the  (jovern'  for  provisions  delivered  to  the 
youldiers,  pay  to  Capt:  Baxter's  conijjany  firewood  —  Charges  on  tlie  wood  boat,  ami  barcke 
James  is  all  amoiniting  to  the  smns  off  £\4-')'.i.'J.-2}  upon  which  I  received  the  same  off 
.i7;50.11.3i  soe  there  remaines  due  unto  mee  .£7"JS.  10.11}.     I  have  alsoe  sent  on  back 

side  off  the  account  a  list  off  what  I  have  trusted  to  the  Souldiers  of  Capt"  Brockhols,  v.hich 
they  were  to  pay  me  when  they  should  receive  their  pay,  and  if  that  should  fade,  your  Excell: 
may  see  what  a  losse  I  shall  be  thereby  —  1  hope  your  Excell"'  will  be  cleared  (:  before  these 
comes  to  your  hands:)  from  the  false  imputations  !aid  to  your  charge  and  that  a  good  sunie 
off  nmney  will  be  allowed  you  lor  danimage  and  talse  imprisomnent,  and  that  your  account 
will  be  made  up  and  j)aid  to  tiu'  time  of  your  arrivall  in  England,  1  begg  of  Your  Excell'''  to 
remeiidier  my  ace'  and  concernes  that  I  may  gett  the  I- dance  of  what  is  dut!  to  mee  according 
to  the  within  ace'  and  if  your  Excell  would  he  soe  kind  as  to  lett  me  know  whether  I  might 
send  for  part  off  itt  or  for  the  whole,  it  would  be  very  obliginge  and  acceptable  tidinges. 
And  if  an  order  should  come  to  pay  Capt  Brockhols  and  his  company  and  the  men  off  Capt : 
Baxter,  that  then  I  might  have  all  the  pay  in  my  hands,  to  satislie  them  every  one  in  particular, 
that  soe  1  may  gett  from  Ihem,  what  they  are  iudelited  to  mee — I  have  alsoo  on  the  bjckside 
off  said  ace'  sett  a  memorandum  oil'  the  (Jomuiission   1  had  troin  the  Hon'''"  Will"'   Blathvvavt 


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Esq'  Auditor  General  to  be  his  under  officer  and  deputy  auditor,  and  accordingly  have  examined 
and  stated  Gov'  Dongaus  acf"  that  went  over  in  the  year  IGbS:  the  accounts  ofF  Albany 
expedition,  and  the  ace"  of  tiie  Collector  Matthew  Plowman,  for  which  I  have  had  no  sallary 
all  that  time,  it  being  left  to  Coll:  Dongan,  who  promised  me  that  I  should  have  5  p'  cent  for 
it  as  p'  his  write  signed  by  him  appeares;  but  the  change  of  the  Govern'  and  afterwards  the 
revolutions  hath  deprived  me  from  it— If  your  Excell-^y  would  he  pleased  to  be  soe  kind  and 
favorable  to  mee  as  to  intimate  the  same  to  M'  W"  Blathwyte,  That  I  may  have  an  order  to 
receive  in  England  or  here,  the  sunie  of  150  or  2001b.  off  all  what  is  past,  and  the  Commission 
continued  and  a  sallary  established  per  annum  it  would  be  very  thankfully  accepted. 

To  write  unto  your  Excell'^''  oft"  all  the  transactions  here  and  in  our  neighbouring  CoUonies 
would  be  to  tedious,  besides  have  not  that  exact  ace'  of  it  only  that  Boston  is  setting  out 
Vessells  to  take  Port  Koyall  from  the  French  if  they  cann  —  Conneticot  Colony  all  in  amies 
to  defend  themselves  against  the  French  and  their  Indians,  But  our  poore  province  of  New 
Yorke  is  a'l  in  an  allarm  both  by  the  incursion  off  the  French  and  the  warre,  and  is  a  worser 
and  sadder  condition  by  the  irregular  manichment  off  our  present  ffulers,  which  I  hope  God 
will  in  a  short  time  helpe  us  from  in  sending  us  a  good  wise  Gouvernour  out  off  England,  that 
soe  wee  may  ones,  live  liappy  againe  as  formerly  wee  did  in  mean  time  I  hope  to  hear  of  your 
Excell:  good  and  safe  arrivall  in  England,  and  if  a  Governour  is  not  come  away  for  New  Yorke, 
that  your  Kxccll'^J'  will  have  had  the  opportunity  to  discours  with  him  about  the  state  and 
condition  off  this  province  and  in  particuler  in  favour  and  behalfe  of  your  Excell'"  good 
friends  Iiere,  not  doubting  but  your  Excell'''  will  still  continue  your  kindnesse  and  favour  to  the 
("oloiiy  and  in  particular  to  New  Yorke,  notwithstanding  some  ill  people  and  these  great 
troubles  and  revolutions  lately  happened  which  it  seemes  are  universall  in  these  parts  olf  the 
world  —  soe  wishing  your  Excell"'  all  liappinesse  prosperity  and  health,  praying  excuse  for  my 
tediousuesse  and  trouble  1  j)utt  upon  your  Excellency,  shall  take  leave  and  with  all  submission 
assure  your  Excell'J'  that  I  am  and  shall  remaiue  as  in  duty  bound  — May  it  please  your 
Excellency  your  E.vcell'J'  most  humble  and  reall  serv' 

(signed).  S.  v.  Coktlaxdt. 

New  England.  1090.  May  the  lO"- 

P.  S.  Jacob  Maurits  is  arrived  att  New  Yorke  bringing  tidings,  that  Coll:  Slaughter  is  to 
come  over  for  Gov'  of  New  Yorke — Lieut:  Gov'  Nicholson  Gov'  ofT  Virginij — very  suddenly, 
pray  (iod  send  him  a  good  voyage. 

People  have  been  with  nu-e  to  buy  the  lot  of  Ground  of  Peter  Schaeflbanck.  Your  Excell: 
please  to  order  me  what  1  shall  doe  in  iff  — 

Wee  iiear  that  Capl"  Nicholson  is  arrived  in  Virginij 

tS'  \V"'  I'hipps  hath  taken  l>ort  Jfoyall 

Tiie  French  and  Indians  have  destroyed  new  Dartlnnouth'  in  Casko  Bay  killed  and  carried 
away  ^0  men. 

'  Alimit  till'  vinr  l(lS-2,  lIiMirv  .Iiwsi'Iyii,  l)y  vii'liii'  of  nii  onlcr  fnini  Sir  E.  AndroB,  cninli'.l  to  rortnin  persons  in  Miiim  n 
t<)WnKlii|i.  "iMmnili'cl  Soulli  li_v  lli,'»i'ii;  Nnrlli  liy  the  I'dUiiln- :  Ijii-t  l)y  tlii'  liviT  kii.iwii  ns  |)iiriimn»  Cittu  Willi  the  I'r.-li 
|Miiiil  11.  Ilir  lii'Mil  »f  xiii.l  UiviT  lUKJ  SCI  ihtii  till'  ciiiiiitry;  iiiiil  mi  tin.  Wi'st  liy  tin-  gwM  Isliiml  nl'  Sni'iHiliilim',  iiiul  »<i  llinnijli 
liiitiBiiiiiiis  fjnl  iiilii  till,  piii  (.until  anil  liy  wi'sl,  iin.l  iiIko  ii|)Wiu(1  fiMin  Uiiti'«niiin:i  tfut  iiitn  tlic  cimnli-y  In  tin'  Grciit  fulls  nmi 
fi-nrii  llii'iici'  to  Oi'i'iit  Monswi'ii[{.!  I'lills,  nnil  tlunw  »  iioitli  ami  l>y  wont  lint'  Into  tin'  t'oiinlry."  On  lytli  Auf^ust,  H18'.',  Ili« 
pHitii's  inti'ii'sti'il  iiii't  in  UodIihi,  iiinl  ii^'ii'cil  to  Iny  out  ii  town  on  Miiloin  ninl  Ji'iills'  iii'i'k,  on  !<lii'<'|isi'ot  I'iviT,  wlilili  win 
I'lUluil  Ni'W  Kiu'tinoutli.  Ste  IV'tilioii,  Ac,  ol'tlie  inliiiliitunta  of  Ni'W  l>»rti  mnili  in  A'w-Koril-  Colonial Maiiumriplt,  XXXIV. 
It  win  iiftiTWnriU  (1758)  inoorporntcd  by  tlio  name  of  Vow  CimtKi  (.I/.iiik-  ffinloricU  O^lln-lioiin,  II.,  'a;t2),  niiJ  U  in  Linoula 
county,  Mt'.;  but  not  on  Ciisco  liny,  aa  stiiti'd  iu  tlii;  t''xt. —  Ku. 


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Mr.  Neicton  to  Captain  Nichohon. 

[  New- York  Papcn,  B.  II.,  450.  J 

20"'  May  1090  Boston. 
Worthy  Sir ! 

Last  week  Casco  was  taken,  wherein  severall  Garrisons  were  contained  80  souldiers  ;  but 
were  so  qnarter'd  that  upon  the  attack  they  could  not  relieve  one  another  and  were  all 
destroj-ed  and  taken  captives,  with  the  women  and  ciiiklren,  saveing  one  man  who  was  taken 
before  the  engagement,  and  then  made  his  escape.  It  is  reported  since  tliath  York  or  Wells  is 
taken,  and  to  be  much  feared  that  the  enneniy  will  in  a  short  time  destroy  all  to  Piscataoua, 
if  not  that  too.  Our  Charter  Governo"  little  regarding  that  part  of  the  country,  or  the  lives  of 
so  many  of  their  Maj""  subjects,  as  have  already  been  destroyed,  hut  mind  smaller  matters; 
and  although  his  Maj""  letf  ( :  according  to  my  ap|)reheusion  : )  gave  tiiem  no  larger  Authority, 
then  to  preserve  the  peace  till  further  orders,  yet  tiicy  pro(H'ed  according  to  the  old  charter 
vacated  in  1C80.  and  are  going  to  the  Election  of  a  ?few  Gover''  and  Magistrates  upon 
Wednesday  next,  and  nothing  will  [go]  down  with  them  hut  a  charter,  but  1  fear  without  His 
]\Iaj'"  speedy  supply  the  country  will  l)e  ruined  —  S'  William  l'hii)ps'  was  fitted  out  hence  about 
;5.  weeks  ago  with  two  ships  and  some  snuill  vessels  and  seven  or  eight  hundred  men  to  I'ort 
Kovall  which  surrendered  to  him  upon  articles,  and  he  is  bringing  Gov'  I'arrote''  with  70  other 
french  prisoners  iiitlier,  luis  demolished  the  fort  and  brought  away  all  tlie  french,  unless  such  as 

'  S'.r  Wii.i.nM  Piiii'i's  [one  of  the  youngest  of  twenty-six  chilJren]  was  a  Xew  England  ninii,  born  nt  Pcninquid  in  1650, 
where  he  kept  sheep  until  he  was  eighteen  years  old,  tlien  was  an  apprentice  to  a  sliip  eurpenter.  When  lie  was  free,  he  set 
up  his  trade,  and  hnilt  a  ship  as  Slacpbiote.  After  that,  he  followed  the  sen,  and  heiiiing  of  a  Spanish  wreek  near  the 
liahanias,  he  gave  such  an  aeeoiint  of  it  in  lingland,  thai,  in  11)83,  he  was  appointed  enninninder  of  one  of  the  Kiiiii's  frigates, 
the  Algier  Itose,  of  eighleiri  guns,  and  went  in  senrc'h  of  it  liut  failed.  Soon  after,  lieing  titled  out  liy  the  Duke  of  Allierinaile, 
upon  a  seeoud  voyagi',  he  was  more  sueeessful,  and  liroiight  home  a  treasure  of  near  three  hundred  thousand  pouruls,  his  own 
share  lieing  ahout  sixteen  thousand  pounds  only.  The  King  knighted  him.  lie  was  soon  al'ler  appointed  high  sheriff  of 
New  Enirland,  which  he  aeeepted  with  a  view  to  serve  his  eounlrv,  under  a  tyiannieal  goveruueut;  hut  he  eonid  do  no 
service,  and  was  in  Englaml  again  in  1088.  King  James,  ahoni  the  tiiiu' of  his  ahiliealicm,  oll'ered  him  the  government  of 
New  Kniiland.  It  was  not  n  time  to  accept  of  it.  Sir  William  had  the  character  of  an  honest  num.  Ills  education  was  very 
low.  He  was  of  u  hasty  temper,  and  lieing  a  stout  innn,  he  would  use  his  eaue  and  list  after  he  was  governor.  Some  instanees 
of  this  sort  with  n  captain  of  a  innn-of-war  and  it  collector  occasioned  ei>iu|>lainta  against  him  in  Kngland,  which  he  was  sent 
for  to  onswer;  and  so  far  justified  or  excused  his  post  comiiiet,  that  he  was  reluming  to  his  government,  when  he  fell  sick  and 
died  [  Kehruary  18th,  lliliu],  and  was  huried  in  St,  Miiry  Wooliiolh  ehureh,  London.  Ity  a  series  of  fortunate  incidents 
rather  than  hv  anv  uneomnion  talents,  he  rose  from  the  lowest  et»nditii>n  in  life  to  he  the  tirst  man  in  his  country.  llutvhinnuH9 
Ilhlori/   ■)/  Mimsailiiisdls,  I.,  p.  ;!»«.— Ei>. 

'  Monsieur  1'kkrot,  having  married  the  nieee  of  M.  Talon,  Inleiidaiit  i>f  Canada,  sueeeeded  M.  de  Maisonneuve  as  Governor 
of  Miiutrcal,  in  IIhu.  In  this  sitnalioii  he  I'ontrived,  though  his  salary  was  liut  small,  to  heeome  very  wealthy  in  a  few  years, 
hv  trading  with  the  Indians.  Connl  l-'ronlenne,  who  wisluil  to  cheek  this  illiiil  trade,  caused  ,Mr.  1'.  to  he  arrested,  and  kept 
hiin  prisoner  for  more  than  a  year.  A  niisunderslamliiig  aflirwards  arose  liclweeii  .Mr.  P.  and  his  patrims,  the  gentlemen  of 
the  Seminary  of  St.  Sulpiee,  who,  as  Siigneurs  of  Montreal,  had  the  right  of  presentation  to  the  oHici'  of  governor  of  that  city, 
and  111'  was  dismissed.  He  was  appointed  governor  of  Acadia  in  11184,  hut  here  he  also  neglected  the  duties  of  his  otlice, 
applied  himself  entirely  to  trading  with  the  Indiana,  and  was  eon8ei|nently  ilisgraeeil.  lie  was  siicceedcil  hy  M.  <le  Minneval, 
who  was  in  eoinrnand  at  Port  lioyal  when  it  was  reilueed  hy  Sir  W.  I'hipps.  Mr.  Peiiiiot  esenpcil  hciiig  captured  on  this 
occasion  liy  the  KiiL'lish,  who  soon  after  left  Port  lioyul.  .Mr.  P.  Iheieupon  ii'lnrned  thither,  and  next  attempted  to  reach  the 
river  St,  ,Iohn,  when  In-  was  taken  hy  a  iiirate,  who  treated  him  very  ';riielly  in  order  to  force  him  to  ili'coviT  his  treasure. 
The  pirate  was  fortniialily  captured  hy  a  rreiieh  pri\  t  r.  and  .M.  Pi:niioT  saviil  from  the  wreck  of  his  fortiMie  suHicient  to 
estuhlish  his  family  in  France  with  advantagt'.  The  slat,  ni.nt  in  the  li'Xt  is  ih.refori'  erroneous.  Mr.  I'kiiuot  is  said  to  have 
died  soon  afl'T  this.  Two  daughters  survived  him  ;  one  of  whom  heeanie  lonnless  of  lioilie  Allard  ;  the  other,  I'rcsidentess 
of  I.uheit.  (hiirlii'iiij;  from  whose  //itt.  (/«  la  AV/iie.  />.  tlu'  ahove  partieulais  are  horrowed,  says,  T.  III.,  140,  that  Mr.  I'timoT 
was  the  first  Oovernor  of  .Montreal,  but  this  is  evidently  a  mistake,  as  appears  by  T.  I.,  407,  of  Iho  nmne  work.  — Eu. 


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would  swear  allegiance  to  the  Crowne  of  England  ;  but  we  liave  suffered  greater  loss  by  farr 
at  Casco,  then  we  have  gained  at  Port  Royall,  yett  we  are  in  a  better  condition  and  under  a 
better  Govenn'  here  then  at  York,  for  that  Tyrant  and  Usurper  Leysler  makes  his  will  his  law, 
lor  in  December  upon  the  arrival  of  M'  Uiggs  there  witii  His  Maj»  letters  to  your  Hon"  directed 
and  in  your  absence  to  such  as  tooke  upon  them  the  care  of  the  Goverm'  for  the  time  being, 
lie  commanded  the  letters  from  W  Riggs,  and  presently  according  to  the  direction  therein  givcii 
r^oclaimed  their  Ma""  the  second  tynie  and  stiled  iiimself  Lieut  Gov'  and  must  goe  under  that 
denomination  ;  for  it  is  a  crime  of  the  higliest  nature,  and  enough  to  send  any  man  to  gaole 
that  will  not  salute  him  by  tliat  name,  and  hath  detained  Coll :  Bayard  a  considerable  time  in 
prison  in  irons  ( :  att  the  lirst  carried  him  about  the  fort  walls  in  ironn  in  a  cliaire  to  terrifie  the 
people :  )  lor  no  crime  that  I  can  heare  of,  but  being  ( :  as  he  tennes  all  persons  not  of  his 
opinion :  )  disafected  to  his  (Joverm'  and  speaking  words  against  Leystler  which  he  sales 
is  high  treason,  has  likewise  imprisoned  M'  W"  Nicolls  Jo:  Terry  the  post,  who  are  still 
detained  in  prison  witiiout  baile  or  mainprize  paid  severall  otiiers  have  been  likewise  imprisoned 
for  no  crime,  and  upon  petitioning  of  him,  and  calling  him  Lieut  Gov'  gott  their  enlargements. 
Tiiere  is  not  long  agoe  arrived  a  Firatt  run  away  from  the  West  Indies,  which  he  keepes  in 
pay  and  has  given  iiim  a  commission,  and  as  it  is  supposed,  designes  to  make  his  escape  with 
hill  upon  the  arrivall  of  a  GoV  which  we  have  great  reason  to  wish  may  come  with  all  speed, 
for  tiicre  is  through  his  meanes  such  distractions  amongst  the  Albanians  that  the  country  is 
much  endangered  to  be  lost.  .Synnecteda  is  taken  by  the  French  and  Indians  in  December, 
and  it  is  feared  Albany  will  be  attempted  ere  long  wJiich  now  may  be  very  easily  vanquished, 
by  reason  of  the  divisions  amongst  tliem,  caused  by  one  Jacob  Alilborne,  Leyslers  Generall— 
Leysler  lias  demanded  of  the  people  at  York  XoOW  for  the  warr  with  the  french,  and  says  if 
they  will  not  give  it,  he  will  take  it  from  them  by  force,  and  supjilies  the  I'yratt  out  of  the 
Merchants  stores  there,  without  any  pay  or  giveing  them  soe  much  as  a  receit  for  the  same, 
and  says  he  does  not  doubt,  but  that  he  shall  have  the  power ;  that  if  he  send  for  the  head  of 
any  man  there,  itt  would  presently  be  brought  to  him  —  This  is  the  short  account  I  have  of 
him,  and  might  enumerate  a  great  deal  more,  l)ut  it  would  be  to  tedious,  and  therefore  desist 
the  same  presuniing  you  may  have  a  larger  account  from  better  hands  —  Hon""  8ir 

Your  most  humble  servant  to  command 

(  signed )  Tho  :  Newton.' 

M'  Cortlandt,  Maj'  RrockoIIs  and  several  other  gents  are  forced  to  leave  York  and  goe  into 
the  Jersey  —  Coll :  Dongmi  has  been  hounted  by  the  s''  Leysler  from  place  to  place  and  last 
come  hitlier,  where  I  hope  he  nuiy  be  quiet  — 

'  (1u  tho  23.1  March.  IfiOl,  Thomas  Nkwton,  E«i.,  hnil  his  onminission  fjivon  )iim,  nml  took  the  oaths  for  his  place  of 
Attorucy-tioiioral.  Am -York  Council  Minuten,  VI.,  5.  lie  went  to  Boston  in  the  month  following,  and  Janiea  Graham 
succeeded  him  aa  Attorn.v-ticniral.  Ibid.  15,  29. —  Kii. 


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/Sir  Hklmund  Andros'  Report  of  Ids  Administration, 

[New  En(;l»nd,  V.  828.] 

To  the  Right  Hon'''*  the  Lords  of  the  Committee  for  Trade  and  Plantations. 

The  state  of  New  England  under  the  goverment  of  S'  Edmond  Andros. 

That  in  the  yeare  1G8G  S'  Edmond  Andros  was  by  comission  und'  the  Create  Seale  of 
England  appoynted  to  succeed  the  President  Dudley  &  Councill  in  the  goverment  of  the 
Massachusetts  Collony,  the  Provinces  of  Hampshire  and  Maine  and  the  Narragansett  Country, 
to  w'""  wiis  annexed  the  CoUonyes  of  Rhoad  Island  New  Plymouth  and  the  County  of  Cornwall. 

In  the  yeare  1087.  the  Collony  of  Connecticott  was  also  annexed  and  in  the  yeare  1GS8.  he 
received  a  new  Commission  for  all  New  England  includeing  the  Province  of  New  Yorke  and 
East  &  West  Jersey,  with  particuler  order  and  directions  to  assert  and  protect  the  Five  warlike 
Nations  or  Cantons  of  Indifins,  lying  West  from  Albany  above  the  heads  of  o'  rivers  as  far  or 
beyond  Maryland  vizt  Maquaes,  Oneydes,  Onondages,  Caeujes,  and  iSennekes,  as  the  Kings 
subjects  upon  whom  the  French  had  made  severall  incursions,  &  to  demand  the  setting  at 
liberty  severall  of  them  surprized  and  deteyned  by  the  French,  and  reparation  for  sundr}' 
goods  taken  from  severall  Christians  His  Majesties  subjects  in  the  lawfull  prosecution  of  their 
trade. 

S'  Edmond  Andros  upon  receipt  of  his  Commission  went  to  New  Yorke  and  Albany  of  which 
tlie  Indians  having  notice,  altho'  they  were  then  mett  in  Councill  about  goeing  to  Canada  came 
thither,  and  were  setled,  and  confirmed  und"^  his  goverment. 

He  forthwith  signifyed  to  the  Gov'  of  Canada  His  Ma"**  pleasure  relateing  to  the  Indians,  and 
made  demand  from  him,  pursuant  to  the  above  orders,  and  alsoe  to  quitt  a  considerable  fort 
which  by  incroachment  he  had  built  at  Oniagra  in  the  Senneka's  Country  southward  of  the 
Lake  within  His  Ma""  dominion,  about  one  thousand  miles  distant  from  Quebeck  in  Canada 
(notwithstanding  all  the  endeavours  and  opposition  made  by  the  Govern'  of  New  Yorke,  before 
the  annexation)  upon  an  advantageous  pass,  neare  the  Indians  hunting  places,  capable  greatly 
to  annoy  and  awe  tlie  Indians  and  obstruct  and  hinder  the  trade  with  them  ;  That  thereupon 
the  Govern' of  Canada  did  accordingly  withdraw  the  garrison  and  forces  from  the  sayd  Oniagra 
and  those  parts,  and  did  further  signifie  that  the  Indians  by  him  taken  were  sent  to  France, 
but  would  write  to  the  King  his  master  about  theire  releasement. 

The  severall  Provinces  and  CoUonys  in  New  Englaiul  being  soe  united ;  the  revenue  continued 
and  setled  in  those  parts,  for  the  support  of  tiie  government,  amounted  to  about  twelve  thousand 
pounds  p'  ann"  and  all  places  were  well  and  quietly  setled  and  in  good  posture. 

Tlie  Church  of  England  being  unprovided  of  a  place  for  theyr  pnb!i<jue  woship,  he  did,  by 
advice  of  the  Councill,  borrow  the  new  meeting  house  in  Boston,  at  such  times  as  the  same 
was  unused,  untill  they  could  provide  otherwise  ;  &  accordingly  on  Sundays  went  in  between 
eleven  and  twelve  in  the  morning,  and  in  the  afternoone  about  fower ;  but  understanding  it 
gave  offence,  hastned  the  building  of  a  Church,  w'""  was  effected  at  the  charge  of  those  of  the 
Church  of  England,  where  the  Chaplaine  of  the  .Souldiers  p'fornied  divina  service  &  preaching. 

He  was  alwayes  ready  to  give  grants  of  vacant  lands  and  confirme  defective  titles  as  authorized 
(the  late  Corporation  not  haveing  ])assed  or  co;iveyed  any  pursuant  to  the  directions  in  their 
Ciiarter)  but  not  above  twenty  have  passed  the  seale  in  the  tinu'  of  his  goverment. 


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Courts  of  Judicature  were  setled  in  tiie  severall  parts,  soe  as  might  be  most  convenient  for 
the  ease  and  benefitt  of  the  subject,  and  Judges  appoynted  to  hold  the  Terms  and  goc  the 
Circuite  throughout  the  Dominion,  to  administer  justice  in  the  best  manner  and  forme,  and 
according  to  the  lawes  Customes  and  statutes  of  the  reahne  of  England,  and  some  peculiar 
locall  prudentiall  laws  of  the  Country,  not  repugnant  therto ;  aud  fees  regulated  for  all 
officers. 

That  particuler  care  was  taken  for  the  due  observance  of  y  severall  Acts  made  for  the 
encouragement  of  navigation  and  regulateing  the  plantation  trade,  whereby  the  lawfull  trade 
and  His  Majestys  revenue  of  Customs  was  considerably  increased. 

The  Indians  througliout  the  goverm'  continued  in  good  order  and  subjection  untill  towards 
the  latter  end  of  the  yeare  1G88.  by  some  unadvised  proceedings  of  the  Inhabitants  in  the 
Eastern  parts  of  New  England,  the  late  rupture  with  the  Indians  there  commenced,  severall 
being  taken  and  some  killed,  when  Sir  Edniond  Andros  was  at  New  Yorke  more  than  three 
hundred  miles  distant  from  that  place ;  and  ui)on  his  speedy  returne  to  Boston  ( haveing  viewed 
aud  setled  all  parts  to  the  Westward)  great  part  of  the  garrison  soldiers  with  stores  &  other 
necessarys  were  imediately  sent  Eastward  to  reinforce  tliose  parts,  and  vt-ssells  to  secure  the 
coast  &  fishery,  and  furtiier  forces  raysed  and  appoynted  to  be  under"-  tiie  command  of  Maj' 
Gen"  Wintlirop,  who  falling  sick  and  declineing  tlie  service,  by  advice  of  the  Council!  he  went 
with  them  in  person  and  by  tlie  settlement  of  severall  garrisons,  frequent  partyes,  marches  & 
pursuits  after  the  enemy,  sometimes  above  one  hundred  miles  into  the  desart  further  than  any 
Christian  settlement  in  vV"  the  oflicers  and  souldiers  of  tlie  standing  forces  always  imployed) 
takeingand  destroying  tlieir  forts  and  settleni",  come,  provision,  anuuunicon  &  canooes,  dispersed 
aud  reduced  them  to  the  uttermost  wants  and  necessitys,  and  soe  secured  the  Countrey,  that 
from  the  said  forces  goeing  out  untill  the  time  of  the  late  revolucon  there,  and  disorderly 
calling  the  forces  from  those  parts,  not  tlie  least  loss,  damage  or  spoyle  hapned  to  the 
inhabitants  or  fishery,  and  the  Indians  were  ready  to  submitt  at  mercy. 

About  the  latter  end  of  March  1(JS8.  S'  Edmond  Andros  returned  for  Boston,  leaveing  the 
garrisons  and  souldiers  in  the  Easteme  parts  in  good  condition,  and  sufficiently  furnished  w"» 
provisions  aud  all  stores  and  implyments  of  warr  and  vessells  tor  defeuce  of  the  coast  and 
fishery. 

On  the  IS"-  of  April!  I(i89.  severall  of  His  Ma<'"  Councill  in  New  England  haveing  combined 
and  conspired  togeather  with  those  who  were  Magistrates  and  officers  in  the  late  Charter 
Coveniient  annually  chosen  by  the  people,  and  severall  other  p^sous,  to  subvert  and  overthrow 
the  governient,  and  in  stead  thereof  to  introduce  their  former  Comonwealth  ;  and  haveing  by 
their  false  reports  and  aspersions  gott  to  their  assistance  the  greatest  part  of  the  people,  whereof 
appeared  in  arms  at  Boston  luul'  the  coniand  of  those  who  were  Officers  in  the  sayd  former 
popular  governient,  to  the  number  of  about  two  thousand  horse  and  foote ;  which  strange  and 
sudden  appearance  being  wholly  a  surprize  to  S'  Edmond  Andros,  as  knowing  noe  cause  or 
occasion  for  the  same,  but  understanding  that  severall  of  the  Councill  were  at  the  Councill 
Chamber  where  (it  being  the  Ordinary  Councill  day)  lliey  were  to  meet,  and  some 
p^icularly  by  iiini  sent  for  from  distant  parts  also  there,  he  and  those  with  him  went  tliitlier. 
Aud  tho'  (as  he  passed)  the  streets  were  full  of  armed  men,  yett  none  offered  him  or  tliose 
that  were  with  him  the  least  rudeness  or  incivillity,  baton  the  contrary  usuall  respect;  but 
when  he  came  to  the  Councill  Chamber  he  found  severall  of  the  sayd  former  popular 
Majestrates   and   other  cheife  p'sous  then  p-^sent,  with  those  of  the  Councill,  who  had  noo 


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suitable  regard  to  him,  nor  the  peace  and  quiet  of  the  Countrey,  hut  instead  of  giveing  any 
assistance  to  support  tlie  Governient,  made  liim  a  prisoner  and  also  imprisoned  some  meml)erH 
of  tlie  Council!  and  other  officers,  who  in  pursuance  of  their  respective  dutyes  and  stations 
attended  on  him,  and  kept  them  for  the  space  of  ten  months  und'  severe  and  close  confinement 
untill  by  His  Ma""  comand  tliey  were  sent  for  England  to  answer  what  might  be  objected  them, 
Where,  after  summons  given  to  tlie  p'tended  Agents  of  New  England  and  their  twice 
appearance  at  the  Councill  Board,  nothing  being  objected  by  them  or  others,  they  were 
discharged.  In  tlie  time  of  his  confinement  being  denyed  the  liberty  of  discourse  or 
conversation  with  any  p'son,  his  own  servants  to  attend  him,  or  any  communication  or 
correspondence  with  any  by  letters,  he  hath  noe  p'ticular  knowledge  of  their  further 
proceedings,  but  hath  heard  &  und'stands  : — 

That  soone  after  the  confinem'  of  his  p'son,  the  Confederates  [took  the]  fort  and  Castle  from 
the  OfKcers  that  had  the  comand  of  them,  whom  they  also  imprisoned  and  dispersed  the  few 
souldiers  belonging  to  the  two  standing  Companyes  then  there,  as  they  did  the  rest,  when  tliey 
recalled  the  forces  imployed  against  the  Indians  Eastward  (which  two  Companys  are  upon  His 
Ma""  establishment  in  England,)  in  w'""  service  halfe  a  company  of  the  standing  forces  at  New 
Yorke  being  also  imployed,  the  officers  were  surprised  and  brought  jirison"  to  Hoston,  and  the 
souldiers  dispersed,  as  the  remaining  part  of  them  at  New  Yorke  were  afterwards  upon  the 
revolucon  there.  The  other  company  was,  and  remained,  at  Fort  Albany  and  are  botli  upon 
establishment  to  be  payd  out  of  His  Ma""  revenue  there.  And  the  Confederates  at  Boston 
|)ossessed  themselves  of  all  His  Mat'"  stores,  arnn':i  ainmunicon  and  other  implements  of  warr, 
and  disabled  His  Ma""  man  of  war  the  Ifose  frigatt  by  secureiiig  the  Comand"'  and  bringing 
her  sayles  on  shoare  ;  and  at  the  same  time  haveing  imprisoned  the  secretary  and  some  otlier 
officers,  they  broke  open  the  Secrys  Office  and  seized  and  conveyed  away  all  records  papers  and 
wrightiiigs. 

Those  Membera  of  His  Ma""  Councill  that  were  in  confederacy  with  the  before  menconed 
popular  Majestrates  and  other  cheif'e  actors  in  this  revolucon,  tooke  upon  them  '.  le  goverment> 
by  the  name  of  a  Councill,  who  not  content  with  the  inconveniency  they  had  brought  on 
themselves  in  the  Massachusetts  Colony,  but  to  the  mine  of  the  poore  neighbours,  on  the 
twentieth  of  Aprill  gave  orders  for  the  drawing  off  the  forces  from  rcmyquid  and  other 
garrisons  and  places  in  the  Easterne  parts,  far  without  the  lymitts  of  th(;ir  Collony  and  where 
the  seate  of  warr  with  the  Indians  was,  and  to  seize  severall  of  the  officers,  and  for  calling  home 
the  vessells  appoynted  to  gard  the  sea  coast  and  fishery ;  w'""  was  done  accordingly,  and  the  forces 
disbanded  when  most  of  the  souldiers  belonging  to  the  standing  Companys  there,  were 
dispersed;  of  wlii^'h,  and  their  actings  at  Boston,  the  Indians  haveing  notice,  (and  being 
siipplyed  with  Amunicon  and  provision  out  of  a  vessell  sent  from  Boston  by  some  of  the  cheif'e 
conspirators  before  the  insurrection  to  trade  with  them)  they  were  encouraged  and  enabled  to 
renew  and  pursue  the  warr ;  and  by  the  assistance  of  some  French  who  have  been  seen 
amongst  them  and  engageing  of  severall  other  Indians  before  unconcerned,  increased  their 
mimbers,  that  in  a  very  short  tyme  severall  hundreds  of  Their  Ma""  subjects  were  killed  and 
carryed  away  captive;  The  Fort  at  remyciuid  taken;  the  whole  Cuntry  of  Cornwall,  the 
greatest  part  of  the  Province  of  Maine,  and  jiart  of  the  Province  of  New  Hamiishiie  destroyed 
and  deserted;  and  the  principal!  trade  of  that  couiitrey,  W''  consisted  in  a  considerable  fishery, 
the  getting  of  masts,  yards  &"^  for  the  supjily  of  His  Mal^"  navy  Itoyall,  and  hoards  and  other 
lumber  for  the  supply  of  the  other  West  India  plantac6ns,  is  almost  wlioly  ruined. 


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By  the  pncournRPiri'  aii<l  p'swnsion  of  tlioso  of  tlu;  ArassnclmsettH  the  Hevcrnll  otlier  provinces 
mid  collonyH  in  New  Kiiirlaiid  as  far  as  New  Vorlt.,  have  disunited  themselves,  and  set  up  their 
former  fi-perate  Charter,  or  popular  povermentN  without  Charter,  and  hy  that  nieanes  tlie 
whole  re\enne  of  the  Crowne  continued  and  setled  in  the  aeverall  parts  for  the  support  of  the 
Govermer.  '""  lost  and  destroyed. 

The  usuall  time  for  election  of  new  Majestrates  at  Boaton  comeing  on  in  the  begining  of 
May  168!).  great  controversie  arose  about  the  setling  of  Civill  (Joverment ;  some  being  for  a 
new  election,  and  others  that  the  Majestrali's  chosen  and  sworne  in  lOSd  before  tlie  alteracon 
should  reassume ;  the  latter  of  w"'  was  coiuiluded  on  by  them  and  the  p'tended  rep'sentatives 
of  the  severall  townes  of  the  Massachusetts,  and  assumed  by  the  s''  Majestrates  accordinglv, 
and  thereupon  the  old  Charter  (ioverment,  tho'  vacated  in  Westminster  Hall,  was  reassumed 
without  any  regard  to  the  Crowne  of  England,  and  they  revived  and  conlirmed  their  former 
laws  contrary  and  repugnant  to  the  laws  and  statutes  of  England,  setled  their  Courts  of 
.Tudicalure,  and  appoynted  new  odicers,  and  have  p-'sumed  to  try  and  judge  all  cases  civill  and 
criminall,  and  to  pass  sentenci!  of  death  on  severall  of  Their  Ma""^^'  subjects,  some  of  whoui 
they  have  caused  to  be  executed. 

Alltho  in  the  revenue  continued  on  the  Crowne  for  support  of  the  goverment  dureing  his 
time,  the  country  pay'd  but  the  old  establisht  rate  of  a  penny  in  the  pounr  ,'"•  Ann'"  as  given 
and  practised  for  about  llfty  yeares  past  ;  the  present  Administrators  have  of  their  own 
authority,  for  not  above  six  months,  raysed  and  exacted  from  the  people  of  the  Massachusetts 
Collony  seven  rates  and  a  half. 

Since  tliis  insurrection  and  alteracon  in  New  England  they  doe  toUerate  an  uulimited 
irregular  trade,  contrary  to  the  severall  acts  of  Plantations,  Trade  and  Navigacon,  now  as 
little  regarded  as  in  the  time  of  their  fornier  (Miarter  (ioverment;  they  esteeming  noe  laws  to 
be  binding  on  them  but  what  are  made  by  themselves,  nor  admitt  English  laws  to  be  pleaded 
there,  or  appeales  to  His  Ma"'.  And  many  shipps  and  vessells  have  since  arrived  from 
Scotland  Holland,  Newfoundland,  and  other  places  prohibitted,  they  haveing  imprisoned  His 
Ma""  Collector,  Surveyo'  and  searcher,  and  displaced  other  Customhouse  olUcers. 

That  they  sent  to  Albany  to  treat  with  the  Indians  in  those  parts  p-'ticularly  with  the  Five 
Nations  Maquaes  &'^  and  invited  them  to  Boston;  which  is  of  ill  and  dangerouse  consequence, 
by  niakeing  the  sayd  Indians  pMicularly  ac(iuainted  with  the  disiniion  and  seperate  goverments, 
and  shewing  them  the  countri-y  and  disorders  therof,  as  fiir  as  Boston,  giveing  thereby  tlie 
greatest  advantage  to  the  French  of  gaining  or  subdueing  the  sayd  Indians  and  attenqiting 
Fort  Albany  (the  most  advanced  frontier  into  the  country  and  great  mart  of  the  beaver  and 
peltry  trade)  and  of  infesting  other  parts. 

The  forces  raysed  and  sent  out  by  them  the  last  summer  notwithstanding  the  great 
encouragem'  they  promised  of  eight  pounds  p"-  lu-nd  for  every  Indian  should  be  killed,  besides 
their  pay,  |)roved  neither  eilectmiU  to  sujipresse  the  enemy  or  secure  the  country  from  further 
damage  and  nuirthers ;  and  upon  the  winters  ajiproaching  the  forces  were  recalled  and  the 
country  left  exposed  to  tiie  enemy,  who  hav(>  already  over  runn  and  destroyed  soe  great  a  part 
therof.  And  now  by  the  assistance  of  the  French  of  Canada  may  probably  proceed  i'urtlier 
into  the  heart  of  tlie  country,  being  soe  devided  and  out  of  ord''  unless  it  shall  please  His 
Ma"'"  by  his  owne  authority  to  redress  the  same,  and  put  a  stop  to  the  French  and  Indians,  and 
thereby  p'event  the  mine  or  loss  of  that  whole  dominion  of  New  England  &  consecpiently  of 
Their  Maj"'*  other  American  I'lautacon.s ;  endangered  not  only  by  the  want  of  provisions,  but 


■'   V •;{.  V*-      . 


t^y'i<^ 


-vj,^.^<; 


'i'yUf 


»■     i    -J»n 


' "  Wk' 


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by  tlie  niany  sliips  vessells,  seamen  aiiil  otiier  necessarj-s  in  New  England,  capable  to  snpply 
and  transport  any  fbre«,  may  annoy  or  attemj  t  tliose  plantaccJns;  but  may  be  by  His  Ma"'" 
ii'itliority  un.l  connuuls  eireetually  setled  and  pViuved,  and  cf  service  ap;ainst  t'.ie  Frenuli  or  any 
other  Their  Ma""  euemys  in  tiiose  parts,  witii  no  greater  land  force  tiien  is  necessary  to  be 
continued  there,  and  a  sidVicient  revenue  raysed  to  defray  the  charge  thereof,  by  dutyes  and 
rates  as  heretofore  hath  been  practised  aniongsi  them  and  is  usuall  in  other  Their  Ma"''' 
plantacons.     Humbly  submitted  l;y 


Anduos. 


(Endorsed) 


"  S'  Edmoud  Andros'g  Acco* 
"  of  the  State  of  New  England 
"  under  his  governient. 

I?ec''  -J'l  May.  lUDO." 


-3' 


Warivut  to  (toveniof  Shmyhtcr  to  ii'se  the  Seal  of  J\\ic-YMi: 

[N\w.york  Kiitr/,  11   VM] 

To  our  Trusty  and  welbeloved  Hi;xiiv  SLorniiTun  Ivsii"'  our  t.'apl'  (ieneral  and  (iovernor  in 

riiief  of  our  I'roviuce  of  New  Vork,  and   the    Territories    depending  thereon    in    America, 

(ireeting.     Herewitii  you  will  receive  a  Seal  appointed  by  I's  lor  the  use  of  our  I'rovim-e  of 

New  Yorke  and  the  Terriiories  depending  thi'reon  in  America,  the  same  being  Engraven  on 

tl'.L-  one  ride  with  our  Ji(;yi;l   Edegies,  and  Two  Indians  kneeling  &  otlt'ring  ;  -esents  unto  Us, 

with  i.iir  Hoyal  'J'iMes  rouial  »'i--  circumiereiice  of  the  said  Sen',  f.tu!  on  the  otlier  side  with 

0(ir  royal  Annes,  wit!)  the   (larter,  Cro\sn,  Sujiporters  and   Motto,  and   this  Insciiption  round 

the  circumlerence.     Sicii.i.i'.xr  I'hovincii:  Nu.stk.k  Novi  Kiioiijtii  in  A.miikica.  wiiich  said  Seal, 

W"'  do  hereby  anthorii'  &  direct  to  be  used  in  the  sealing  ali  Patents  and  publiek  'irants  of 

Lauds  and  all  Publiek  Acts  and  Instrume.ils  which  shall   b;    made  and  jtassed  in  our  name  ami 

for  our  Servicf  within  our  .'.aid  I'ntviuce  and  tiie  Territories  depending  there(m  and  ihal  it  hi  to 

all  intents  and  purposes  of  the  same  force  and  Validity,  as  any  former  Seid  w  IMiin  our  I'rovinee, 

or  as  any  other  Se^d  wiiatsoever  a()pointed  for  the  use  of  any  of  our   IManlations  in   \merica 

And  so  we  bid  you  farewell.     (liven  at   our  Court  at   Kenhingt(m  the  Thirl)  tirst  day  of  .May 

lUlK).  In  the  Seccnd  year  of  oiu'  Ihign 

By  luH  Ma'''  Command 


Till    I'lipy  iif  till'  pr.M'oiliim  W.irriiiil,  In  ll.-  Si'ccliiry'n  (tllicf,  in  llixil:  of  i'ommiuioiit.  II  ,  Irt,  liim  tlii'  •iKiiiitiiri'  "  Wimjam 
K."  ul  llu-  coiiMiifni'iiiiiiil,  iiimI  "  .Vi.niNi.MAx"  ill  lli"  in  I  of  tlio  (li'iiiiiKiil.  — Kl>. 


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Mi:  Zivrnff-ston  to  Lieutenant  Governor  Kieholmn. 

[New- York  roppre,  II,  II,  4£,i.] 

Hon"'*  Sir.  '""  "'^""^  1^^". 

We  of  Albany  stood  out  tlie  longost,  till  were  ileserted  hy  M  New  KtiRhind,  and  while  I  was 
sent  l)y  the  convention  of  Albany,  to  i)r,).'ure  assi.staiiee  from  the  neiirhbonring  colonies,  Leisler 
sends  up  one  Jacob  Milborn.-,  formerly  a  servant  to  a  man  in  Hartford,  but  now  a  fitt  tool  for 
his  turn  witii  I  GO  men,  wlio  ,i;ott  the  fort  .surrendered  to  him,  after  I  had  maintained  the 
garrison,  and  all  puhlick  ehar^r,.  to  the  lii'"  Mareli,  turn'd  out  all  the  souldi..is  but  J2  or  |:{. 
wl-.idi  they  took  in  a.iraine,  and  so  k.'pt  there  (hr  some  weeks  — This  .laeoh  .Milbome,  John  de 
Uruine,  and  Johannes  I'rovoost,  under  the  dominion  of  New  York  comniiss"  sj.ending  tli.'ir 
time  with  drinking  and  n<i:.Tmg,  while  tin  ImviuI.  Indians  eomes  and  .'utts  olfthe  people  att 
Cana.stagioiie,  and  above  Syneihlady,  and  never  one  of  them  eatelil.  We  have  all  Leislei's 
seditious  letters  secured  which  was  the  occasion  of  the  destruction  of  Synechtadv,  miracnlouslv 
fomnl  in  the  strc.-ts,  all  eiubn.ed  w'"  blood  I  he  nioniing  alter  the  nias.saciv  was  committ.'d,  ,soe 
that  we  want  noiiiing  but  a  Covei-  to  call  him  to  account  — I  wrilt  to  the  (h.ni :  „f  .New  York  as 
soon  as  I  h.-ard  your  honour  was  arrived,  to  send  an  e.xpresse  to  Virginia,  to  he  .satisfied  how 
things  are  in  Knghuid  in  reti-ience  to  onr  province,  and  when  we  may  .vxpect  Coll:  Slater 
fearing  that  onr  Tyrant  will  make  his  escape  — If.,  has  fitted  out  a  shipp,  I'.rigant.'en,  a  .sloop 
upon  pretence  of  going  to  (Manilla  who  commill  all  manners  of  robberies  in  the  .sonnde,  havin.r 
.;ole  :{l»  Sheep.,  and  l(»  Calls  from  Maj^  Winlrops  Island,  lir.Ml  severall  gnnns  at  Road'  Island" 
mid  by  a  man  that  hath  desert.^d  the  said  ves.-.ell,  umhTstand  tiicy  design  to  take  a  Vessell  with' 
provisions  and  soe  for  the  south  sea,  mi  (liniiee,  ami  it  is  thought  Leisler  will  make  his  escape 
ufler  he  has  gott  in  this  rate,  In-  bath  lately  made  with  his  pretended  a.sseinbly  and  soe  march 
oH;  v-hich  1  hope  will  be  prevented.  If  a  (iovern'  come  not  speedily  it  is  mncli  to  be  feared 
tiie  Country  will  be  lost,  all  goe.s  to  confusion,  all  the  Kaslerii  j.ai'ls  lost  and  destroyed,  no 
shipps  ready  to  make  an  assault  on  (iuebek.'  as  was  propo.sed,  no  army  by  land,  the  few  siirry 
and  despicable  fellows  that  Leysler  sent  up  as  Souldiers  to  Albany,  ino.stOf  them  being  boys, 
dye  like  rotten  sheep,  of  the  bloody  llnx,  by  the  fishy  porke  that  Leisler  robbed  of  the  merchants^ 
upon  pretence  to  jness  ilt  for  the  Kings  service. 

I  am  Ibnrd  to  ah.sc.Mid,  haveing  not  seen  my  fimily  these  three  months,  have  seized  on  niy 
estate,  because  I  will  not  give  an  account  of  the  exci.se  to  him— llrother  Cortlaiidt,  Coih 
Willett,  Capt"  Jackson  M'  Whilebread'  and  other  gents:  are  Ibrced  to  <lo  the  same;  you  will 
have  an  ace'  how  lyranically  he  uses  Coll:  Hayani  and  the  other  (ients  in  prismi  at  New  York, 
HO  that  shall  need  to  .say  little  to  those  alfair.'s  ;  I  doe  keepe  at  MarKbrd,  and  am  come  downo 
here  to  passe  some  few  dayes  with  ("oil:  Winlrop,  whom  the  (ieneral  Court  of  this  Colony 
have  requested  to  be  the  (ienerall  — aHer  that  the  Commissioners  of  the  three  Colonies  met  at 
New-Y.uk,  bad  h-H  it  lo  Capt"  Leisl.T  to  choose  the  chief  commander— 1  know  not  how  to 
avad.'  it— (>  l,r,ive  doeings  when  all  New  Knghmd  musi  come  like  servants  to  truckle  to  such 
un  usurping  Tyrant 

The  ItUi  nen  that  Uoslon  had  rai.Mcd  f.)  send  us,  who  were  upon  their  march  were  called 
back,  upon  the  news  of  Caskoe  being  destroy.MJ.  This  Colony  has  anoth.-r  camp  ready,  which 
they  keep  at  home,  fearing  ot  the  lln,x,  that  hath  taken  their  men  off  the  other  camp  at  the 

'  WiiiTiiiiif.ti>.  —  Ki>, 


!<"■  f 


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jrreen  bush,  soo  that  if  somco  spiHuly  relief  do  not  come,  the  King  is  liked  to  loose  his  interest 
in  these  parts.  Coll:  Wiiitrop  vvlio  hath  contrary  to  all  their  expectations  accepted  to  take  the 
coniniarid  of  the  forces  at  Albany  presents  his  respects  to  yon,  says  he  had  his  share  of  troubles 
since  your  departure.  'J'he  (!ent:  here  knew  they  did  iu)t  deserv<>,  that  he  slK.,tld  take  the 
trouble  upon  iiim,  hut  he  is  soe  williufi  to  serve  the  Iving  and  the  Country,  that  he  wanes 
all  these  things  for  the  present.  They  sent  an  expresse  to  Leisler  about  it,  but  1  know  not 
what  answer  they  have  got  come  np  to  Hartford  — 

Sir.  1  have  sent  enclosed  copies  of  some  of  my  transactions  with  these  Colonies,  in  tiio 
bchalfe  of  Albany.  They  are  scarce  worth  your  perusing,  considering  llie  business  you  will 
have  to  doe  in  settling  of  "the  Dominion.  I  have  no  more  to  add  at  present,  begging  the  favour 
to  hear  from  you,  which  will  he  e.xtream  acceptable  in  our  solitary  condition  — soe  shall  reniaiiie 
— Honorable  .Sir — ettc. 

ItOU'    LlVI.NGSTOX. 


Mr.  JjivliKjstuii  in  the  Uoi\riuiiiiif  of  Conned iciif. 


lNi«-V..rk  I'ii|i.r»,  II.  II.  I.M. 


To  the    Hon''"  the   Covern"'  &  Comicill    and    Uepresentatives  of   Their    Maj""  Collonie   of 
Connetticut  assembled  att  a  (ieneral  Court  alt  Hartford  the  H'"  of  May  KilKI.— 

The  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  the  City  of  Albany  have  desired  me  to  return  their  heartv 
thanks  to  Voiir  Hon"  for  taking  their  reipiest  in  consideration:  by  granting  them  men  for  their 


assistance 


tl 


le  common  eimemv  hegging 


to  be  e\ciise<l  lor  their  not  wrileing  to  your  Hon' 

Ives  ill  tiie   Kiiglish   tongue,  they  write  to  nie  that   they  can 

Iv  the  men  witli  bread  and  pease,  for  the  like  (|uaiitity  att  N.  York,  i)ut  have  no  porke,  nor 


not  being  uble  to  express  themst 


1  I  advise  voiir  Hon"  to  doe  it,  by  any  means  for  your  Hon'' 


tlesh  to  exchange,  neither  wouh 
men  are  used  to  good  provisions,  and  if  they  should  get  fishy  poike  it  would  not  agree  with 
tl„,,„_They  have  also  desired  me  to  accpiaiuf  you  with  the  alliiirs  of  that  |)Iace,  since  great 
things  were  supposed  woul.l  be  done  alh-r  a  submission  It)  Capt"  I.eislers  authority,  which 
Ihev  only  by  the  advice  of  your  Hon"  and  neighbouring  CoUouies  have  done,  but  doe  not  fmde 
the  etfect  as  was  expi-cted,  neither  is  the  business  of  lln'  warr,  or  Indians  anyways  proiiioled, 
or  sett  forward,  nor  their  Maj""  subjects  preserved  ;  The  l'"reiich  Indians  have  murdered  and 
destroyed  divers  persons  and  houses,  and  in  two  several  places  lately,  but  not  one  of  the 
Knneinie  assaulted,  the  scouts  they  sent  to  the  hike  retiirne.l  pretending  wanted  provisions; 
the  thri'e  Coms.s"  sent  to  Alba  y  by  ("apt"  Leisler,  doe  no  great  leals,  except  throwing  some  ot 
the  Citizens  into  gaole,  and  carrying  them  u|)  into  tiie  fort  by  miisiiuetiers  without  mittimus  or 
warrant,  nny  the  Capl"  of  the  guarii  not  escaping,  but  carried  from  the  very  watch  to  the  fort 
hv  Milboiirn.  'I'hese  are  the  least  of  our  troubles,  now  many  of  Leislers  own  faction  can  cry 
as  loud  for  a  (iover'  comeing  Iroin  Knglaiid  as  ever  we  did:  but  I  shall  not  detailie  this  Hon'" 

Assembly  by  relating  how  the  poor  peojile  there  have  1 n  oppressed  and   impoverished  by 

•JvJO  men,  eating  uji  their  victuals,  without  any  provisions  delivered  out,  when  •'»  days  (|uarlers 
were  hut  d'.'-ircd  ;  !!i>r  with  the  .miiildiers  niiirmuriug  for  (heir  .mreemenl  not  bein«  perli>riiH  d, 
not    with   the  news  lately  come  Irom  Caiiida   how   its  reported,  that    "».  .^iiinekes  are  there 


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makoing  of  peace  with  tlie  Frencli,  nor  the  Indiana  of  the  5  nations  not  comeing  down  and 
tlie  Moiiofrs  baci^wiinlncsH  to  pursue  the  French  praying  Indians;  the  desire  the  Eastern 
Indians  havt?  of  a  jjcace,  signilied  to  us  by  the  Sachini  of  Skaclikook  which  1  have  sent  au 
ace'  of  to  the  Oov'"  and  Councill  of  JJoston. 

These  and  other  sudi  matters  being  more  proper  to  be  discoursed  at  large  with  a  Commitee, 
then  to  keep  your  Hon"  up  from  proceeding  on  greater  business  j  only  one  I  must  putt  Your 
Hon"  in  mind  of,  which  ]  am  affraid,  if  not  remedied,  will  prove  so  pernicious,  will  ruine  all 
His  Maj""  afliiires  in  our  parts ;  That  is  that  a  General  for  all  the  forces  att  Albany,  be 
a|)pointed  by  the  United  Colonies  who  semi  their  forces  thither  till  our  Oover'  comes,  and  not 
left  to  Capt"  Leisler,  upon  pretence  of  his  sending  up  the  most  men  —  Gentl"""  you  all  know 
how  many  mieacliiels  and  calamitys  has  happened  in  former  ages  by  the  contendings  of  chief 
Ollicers,  neither  will  the  people  that  goe  from  hence  be  easiely  commanded  by  such  persons  as 
Laisler  shall  nominate  to  be  theire  head,  and  wether  there  be  any  of  his  creatures,  that  are 
ciipable  so  great  a  charge  and  trust,  since  the  principle  persons  of  that  province,  both  for 
conduct  anil  estates  are  forced  to  abscond  from  his  cruelty  —  I  leave  Your  Han"  to  judge,  it  is 
a  business  of  great  ni(.ment,  the  Kings  interest,  and  the  lives  of  a  great  many  of  his  subjects, 
lyes  att  the  stake,  and  ilt  is  in  your  Hon"  power,  now  to  prevent  many  mischiefs  that  may 
ensue.  I  hope  your  Hon"  doe  not  look  upon  Albany  as  Albany,  but  the  frontier  of  Your 
Hon"  Collony,  and  of  all  their  .Maj""  countries,  and  yo!'.  Hon"  have  all  a  peculiar  interest  in 
the  preservation  of  tlial  place,  and  llierefore  it  would  be  convenient,  that  tliere  were  a  judicious 
man  from  each  Collony  to  reside  there,  till  His  Excell:  our  Gov'  arrives,  to  manage  all  ailairs 
and  not  leave-  ilt  to  such,  who  by  report  can  not  manage  themselves  —  The  Mayor  and 
Aldermen  who  he  continued  out  of  nicer  fear  and  terroer  of  the  Indians,  have  not  that 
correspondence  and  iiimiliarity  with  the  three  New  York  Commissioners  as  was  expected,  the 
said  (^ommiss"  managing  most  ailairs  without  them,  except  such  as  they  know  not  how  to 
jiroceed  on  without  their  advice. 

We  hope  we  shall  inive  a  (Jov'  speedily,  but  in  the  mean  tyme,  it  will  be  very  requisite  that 
the  united  Colonies  take  lns|)eclion  of  all  atliiirs  with  us,  since  their  interest  and  ours  are  so 
inseparable;  fearing  that  if  the  business  do  miscarry  we  shall  be  ruined  and  that  without 
lamentation,  for  all  the  world  will  say,  why  did  they  trust  persons  to  mamige  Kings  art'aires, 
which  the  King  himself  never  did  entrust,  nay,  such  as  have  reason  to  believe,  that  all  theyr 
a<'tions  will  be  called  in  (pies!  ion,  as  soon  as  a  (Jovern' comes,  whom  (!od  send  speedily  to  deliver 
us  from  the  arbitrary  yokes  that  poor  province  lyes  under,  and  restore  to  us  the  Ministry  of  the 
(Jospell  vvhii'h  in  some  parts,  by  their  evill  management  the  Kings  liege  people  are  deprived 
of — 1  shall  conclude  with  an  humble  re(piest  in  the  behalf  of  the  City  of  .\lbany,  that  the 
forces  your  Hon'  design  thitlu-r  for  their  assistance  and  the  annoying  the  common  eimeniy, 
may  be  dispatched  with  all  possible  speed,  since  they  long  extreamly  for  their  coming,  and  that 
your  Hon"  woidd  be  pleased  to  remainde  the  (ient"  o(  Moston  to  do  their  part  by  sea  towards 
tiuebeek,  and  so  shall  remaine  Vour  Hon"  most  obedient  Ser" 

Hon'  IjIvinohton. 


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Ml'.  Livingston  to  the  Government  of  Cwinecticut. 

[  New- York  Papers,  D.  II   453.  ] 

To  the  Hon''''  the  Gov'  and  Councill  and  Representatives  of  His  Majesty's  Colony  of  Canetticut 
now  assembled  att  a  general  Court  iu  Hartford  the  la""  Day  of  May  1090. 

Hon""  Gent" 

I  am  fully  perswaded  your  Hon"  are  now  satisfyed  the  Gent:  of  Albany  did  not  without 
cause  dread  to  think  of  having  fort  and  citty  brought  under  Leislers  command,  when  they 
considered  on  the  one  hand,  what  persons  he  designed  to  employ  to  have  the  management  of 
all  attairs,  and  the  five  nations  on  the  other  hand  to  deal  with  all,  wlien  the  least  disgust  of 
such  a  nature  raay  prove  so  fatal  to  all  the  countrey,  which  is  so  little  regarded  by  those 
persons  called  Cominiss"  there,  that  they  do  not  stick  to  doe  any  violence  to  exasperate  the 
heathen. 

Haueing  had  suflicient  experience  of  their  strange  miuingeing  of  affaires  with  us,  and  their 
utter  ignorance  to  deal  with  the  Indians,  caused  me  and  the  other  (ieut"  sent  from  the  convention 
of  Albany,  and  the  County  of  Ulster  to  be  the  more  importunate  with  your  Hon"  last  March 
to  have  Capt  Balls  comp*"  continued  there,  to  putt  a  stop  to  M'  .Jacob  Miibornes  dangerous 
proceedings;  I  think  they  have  now  sufficiently  pulled  off  the  vizard,  appearing  in  their  own 
colours,  and  declare  by  tlieir  actions  to  all  the  world,  that  their  designe  never  was  to  promote 
the  King  and  Countrey's  interest,  but  to  bring  that  poor  i)lace  to  poverty  and  slavery,  and  to 
Dbtain  their  own  ambitious  ends;  if  the  seizing  of  Church  lands,  abusing  of  Ministers,  and 
other  loyall  subjects,  insomuch  that  tl>e  heathen  themselves  are  necessitate  to  rescue  them  out 
of  their  hands,  occasioning  a  whole  mutiny  in  the  Towne,  wiien  the  Sachims  Capf'  of  all  tlie 
5  nations  were  there  to  take  notice  of  it,  wether  these  be  actions  fi;t  for  Protestants,  and  them 
that  have  the  sole  command,  I  leave  tiie  world  to  judge  and  wether  we  can  expect  the  blessing 
of  God  upon  our  enterprises,  when  affairs  must  cliieftly  be  managed  by  their  Councells ;  wee 
were  all  sufliciently  satisfied  that  thi^  8achims  of  the  live  nations  would  wholly  rely  upon  the 
Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  Albany  till  a  Gov'  came,  and  it  had  been  a  desired  work,  if  the  three 
collonies  had  in  such  a  juncture  joyned  with  the  Convention  of  Albany  and  the  live  nations  in 
the  cnrryin^  on  of  the  warr  till  our  Gov'  arrived  and  not  concerned  themselves  with  Capt" 
Leisler,  but  we  are  all  satisfyed  what  they  did,  was  aimed  for  the  l)est  and  publick  good  of 
the  country. 

Wee  hope  the  business  is  not  so  farr  gone,  but  that  it  can  be  remedied,  since  it  is  a|)parant  to 
the  world  if  Mr  Miliiourn  have  any  connnand,  there  no  good  can  be  expected  to  he  dune  in  the 
King's  ccmcernes,  the  Indians  being  sucli  implacable  i)eo[)le  never  to  he  reconciled  with  them 
they  once  disafect,  and  since  it  is  evident  that  he  is  person  that  Capt"  Leisler  pitches  upon  to 
be  the  (ienerall  of  all  Your  Hon"  forces,  I  bcgg  earnestly  that  yoiu-  Hon"  woidd  not  only  be 
pleased  to  write  to  C;\\)\."  I,cisler  to  call  home  the  said  Milhourn  fiom  Albany,  but  with  the 
m'ighbouring  Collonies  npiioint  a  (ieneral,  and  send  Cum"  who  with  the  Mayor  and  Aiderinen 
may  manage  all  afliiirs  at  Albany,  and  if  the  said  M'  Miibourne  or  his  associates,  should 
obstruct  tlieir  proceedings  to  protest  against  tln'Ui  as  enemies  to  the  Kings  interest  and  so 
manifest  to  the  world  your  Hon"  dislike  of  these  illegall  and  rash  proceedings  anil  then  appoint 
n  (Jenerull  of  the  New  Kngland  forces  who  may  goe  out  with  the  promised  aides  of  the  fr\'o 
nations,  to  annoy  lin-  connnon  eimemy,  since  the  distemper  is  so  vehement  att  Albany  and  the 


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New  York  forces  wliereof  few,  as  is  reported  fitt  for  such  an  expedition,  to  stay  at  Albany  and 
Guarde  tlie  towne ;  that  soe  the  business  of  tlie  warr  may  be  carried  on,  especially  since  our 
enneniies  of  Canida,  are  now  mean  and  lov/  for  want  of  provisions :  I  pray  (jod  to  direct  your 
Councills  in  soe  difficult  a  business,  it  looks  very  cloudy  and  dark,  yet  the  God  that  made 
light  shine  out  of  darkness,  can  bless  your  Hon"  endevours  in  this  affair,  above  all  human 
expectations ;  I  declare  though  Capt"  Leisler  and  his  party  have  endevoured  to  destroy  my 
good  name  and  estate,  and  still  doe  persist  therein,  yett  I  siiould  litMe  regard  itt,  soe  that  main 
business  may  be  carried  on  without  obstruction  — Hoping  that  the  Gent:  of  Boston  will  not  let 
soe  good  an  opportunity  passing  without  laying  hold  of  itt  and  proceed  by  water  as  the  Indians 
are  given  to  understand  to  prevent  their  expected  succours  con)eing  in,  who  can  by  that  means 
soon  be  overcome  —  I  am 

Your  Hon"  most  obedient  servant 

Rob'  Livingston. 


1  n  >  «■  ^ 


Limteiumt  Govenior  LeMkr  to  the  Eaii  of  Shrtwshury. 

[  Ni'w-Vork  Kiilry,  H.  873.  ] 

Fort  William  in  N.  York 

„      .     ,  June  2:J"'  1G90. 

May  it  please  Your  Lordship 

By  P:nsigne  Joost  Stole's  arrival  here  on  the  ao"-  May  last  wee  have  an  account  of  the  late 

Lieut'  Governor  Nicolsim  &  y['  Alexander  funis  there  being  in   fCngland  before  him,  &  the 

loss  of  our  former  Packetts  taken  by  tlu-  l-'rencii,  which  give  an  opportunity  to  them  not  only 

to  shew  a  fair  face  of  so  111  a  cause  but  to  render  it  in  an  other  shape  than  in  Truth  it  is,  hut 

especially  that  which  makes  us   ha|)py  is,  that  his  ISful^  is  pleased  to  refer  the  affairs  of  New 

York  unto  your  Lodi)|>'s  notice  whereby  we  are  passed  all  doubt  of  having  y'  Truth  viudiciited 

and  althougli  our  Matter  '-'ay  be  unpolished,  yet  we  are  tiie  niore  emboldened  to  ad'    .iture  it 

in  its  rough  dress  liy  reason  of  so  worthy  a  Patron  &  the  sincerity  of  our  Actions  for  which 

wee  become  liumbly  suitors  to  your  Honor  to  tak»'  a  view  of  as  (not  knowing  to  wliom  we 

should  apply  ourselves)  Its  liuniMy  p'sented  to  the  Bight  Bev"  Father  in  (iod  Ciilbert  Lord 

Bishop  of  Saruni  in  our  Packetts  of  January  ?"■  >[arch  31  last  past,  but  have  \m  notice  of  the 

receipt  tliereof,  w'''  if  should   miscarry  would  be  very  greivous  both  in  Itespect  to  his  Ma'>' 

Biterest  as  well  as  the  Ace'  given  of  Transactions,     'fherefoie  have  sent  to  your  Lodp  Copyes 

of  tlie  same  beseeching  your  perusal  thereof  and  that  according  as  the  case  requires  it  may  be 

represented  unto  His  .Ma"-  Craving  leave  to  add  that  since  the  last  we  have  now  at  Albany  AM) 

men  ready  with  Provisions  and  a!iiiniini(i(ni.  according  to  our  Abilities  &  (iii.Iiiig  the  Threatening 

Dangers  of  tlie  French  to  encrease,  wiio  incessantly  Solicite  tlie  Indian  Nac  ins  l)efbre  mentioned 

to  joyn  with   them  (whom   through   (!ods   IVovideuce   &  our  Comnr.-isloners  vigilance   were 

prevented)  and   prevailed  with  to  come  to  Albany  the  5  Nacoiis  their  Kings  &  ("hieftaens  in 

person  where  on  tlie  ;»•"  t' r   of  May  wi-re  assembled  &  proposed  <livers  Articles  unto  them  which 

Bucceeded  with  suitable   at    .ns  as   by  the  paper  No  I    ai)pears'  at  the  same  time  obtained  u 

'  Hee  unto  \\  712.  — Ea 


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meeting  of  the  Commissioners  from  Boston,  Plymouth  &  Connecticutt  Colonyes  of  New 
England  to  consult  what  aught  to  be  done  by  them  iii  so  necessary  a  work  it  v.as  resolved  that 
those  of  New  England  should  raise  35-5  men,  Maryland  100,  and  New  York  400  men  t.8  p'  the 
paper  No:  2:  of  which  to  this  dny  arrived  at  i*  ibany  no  more  than  70  odd  from  the  Colony  of 
Connecticutt  though  the  rest  have  made  large  proniiseit  to  send  the  respective  numbers  which 
are  so  much  waited  for,  we  havi:.g  fresh  Notices  of  great  preparacions  those  of  Canada  are 
making  to  attack  us.  resolving  by  Gods  assistance  to  joyn  the  Indians  who  have  assured  U8  of 
1800  men  now  ready  to  march  into  the  French  Territoryes  to  prevent  their  assaults  tlie 
Integrity  of  those  Heathens  we  have  great  reason  to  depend  on  by  several!  Proofs  already 
given  us  viz*  Their  Killing  diverse  of  their  kindred  which  were  subjects  of  the  French  King 
&  taking  &  killing  sev'  French  of  which  they  have  presented  us  with  [three.]  But  what  most 
remarquable  is  that  understanding  by  our  agent  at  onondage  messengers  were  expected  to  the 
several  Nacons  from  tiie  Gov'  of  Canada  to  seduce  them  from  their  Contracts  made  with  us 
w*  by  the  Instruccons  and  Memories  of  Clievallier  deaux  doth  appear  who  was  sent  with  4 
other  French  Men  and  4  Indians  whicii  had  been  carried  Captives  to  France  and  returned  again 
Our  Comm"  at  Albany  sent  an  order  tiiat  if  possible  the  said  Ennnissaries  Should  be  made 
Prisoners  @  returned  to  Albany,  otherwise  to  treat  them  as  ennemyes  to  y'  Crowne  of  England 
W'"  as  soon  as  they  came  was  eflected  with  all  imaginable  vigour  the  5  Nacons  being  met  by 
their  chieaanes  together  at  Onondague  aforesaid,  (which  is  their  Court)  Seized  them  and 
bound  them  instantly  despoyling  them  of  all  their  Money,  Presents  &  what  they  had,  presentii.g 
to  the  Sinneks,  Coiegues,  Oneydes  and  Macquaes  each  one  of  the  French  men  to  be  treated  in 
their  Barbarous  manner,  and  the  said  Clievallier  being  IVincipal  agent  with  his  paper  No  3  to 
us  amongst  which  is  found  a  Letter  to  Pere  millet  a  Jesuit  at  Oneyde  in  Latine  characteriz* 
Dom  Dell  minister  of  Albany  according  to  what  we  have  luul  long  reason  to  supect  him  at 
p'sent  confined  in  this  Fort  William  from  whom  hitherto  receive  little  or  no  light  nevertheless 
it  animates  our  Soldiers  &  the  Indians.  We  much  want  Armcs  &  Powder  although  for  the 
Present  we  hope  we  may  subsist  untill  His  Ma"-  will  please  to  furnish  us  which  we  are  in 
hopes  care  is  already  taken  for  us  &  should  not  doubt  the  maintaining  our  Post  if  the  Persons 
appointed  for  taxing  the  3''  P  lb  granted  by  the  aforesaid  Assembly  were  not  influenced  by  the 
Malignant  Party  W*  wee  feare  will  abate  one  lialf  of  the  sums  intended  thereby.  If  so  our 
himible  suite  must  be  unto  His  Ma*''  for  advanceing  some  what  tor  our  encouragement  having 
set  forth  a  ship  w'"  24  Guns  &  ir>0  men,  A  Brigaritein  with  0  (Juns  &  4  Petitrearers  and  a 
Chaloup  with  4  Guns  &  4  Petitrearers,  ihe  one  of  r,{)  m«n  the  other  70  men  Comniissionated 
to  go  hence  to  Boston  @  obtain  what  Shipps  and  Forces  possible  can  be  raised  to  proceed  for 
Canada  River  &  prevent  releif  from  France  as  well  as  assist  the  Forces  sent  P  land  whome  we 
trust  in  God  will  in  due  time  meet,  to  answer  ..s  much  as  in  us  lyes,  the  Ends  of  his  Mat" 
Dedaracon  of  War  against  ihe  French  and  their  Adiierents,  Whilst  Matters  thus  circulate 
news  arrives  here  that  King  James  Fon-es  in  Ireland  hold  ground,  his  Ma"'  dissolving  the 
Parliament  &  that  too  many  Evill  minded  I'sons  prevaile  therein  hath  given  such  unexpected 
life  &  vigour  to  that  Party  within  this  Citty  that  on  the  O"-  day  of  June  Instant  a  Ilout  of 
Thirty  odd  persons  appeared  in  the  street  &  assault''  the  Person  of  tiic  Lief  (iov"  for  the 
time  being  one  particularly  striking  at  him  with  an  Adz :  refusing  to  pay  the  Tax  which  was 
laid  by  an  Assembly  fairly  elected  to  maintain  and  support  the  necessary  charges  of  this 
Warr,  demanding  certain  Malefactors  to  be  relcaml  from  Prison  in  a  most  audacious  manner, 
but  were  soon  ijuelled  &  Twenty  odd  are  iuiprisoued  in  order  to  their  Tryalls  whereby  it  Ib 
evident  if  they  could  but  have  the  power  what  i'arty  they  all'ected  &  y'  wee  should  be  reduced 


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to  our  former  State,  every  wind  that  blows  favorably  on  King  James  part  raising  tiieir 
billowes:  and  now  most  liumbly  pray  your  Lordpp  y'  wee  may  be  stated  in  snc'i  Capacity  as 
to  his  Ma""  Wisdome  sliall  seem  meete  and  be  freed  from  our  former  bondage  and  secured  in 
our  Religion  and  proper  tyes  for  which  as  we  have  bitiierto  counted  notliing  too  deare  to 
engage  &  part  withall  soe  we  trust  by  divine  assistance  to  perpetuate  to  our  lives  end 
subscribing  our  selves 
New  York  June  a4"'  1G90 

*  P.  S.  May  it  please  yo'  Lopp 

Since  the  abovewriiten  came  notice  from  Albany  of  great  distractions  amongst  the  Forces 
liaised  for  the  Canada  I'xpedition  which  if  are  not  forthwith  Composed,  nuiy  be  of  Sad 
consequence  both  in  regard  of  the  Indians  and  the  French,  therefore  are  necessitated  to  send 
up  Major  Milbourn  for  that  purpose  who  was  called  from  that  post  to  have  kissed  your  Lopps 
hand  with  the  abovewriiten.  Intending  to  dispatch  him  for  England  in  few  days  to  give  a  more 
particular  Ace'  of  AHaires,  In  the  mean  time  Crave  leave  to  reconnnend  our  Trusty  and  good 
Friend  Capt  lilagge,  one  of  the  Council!,  to  whome  full  Credence  may  be  given  in  what  he 
shall  relate,  beseeching  your  Lopps  favour  to  him  in  admittance,  at  such  times  and  seasons  as 
may  be  proper  to  apply  himself  for  the  Kings  intrest,  and  the  liitiire  well  being  of  this  province. 
Subscribe  ourselves. 

II'  Hono''"' 

your  Lordships 

Obed'  Su|)pliunts 
IIr;\nnir"K  Jansis  jAron  Leisler 

t^oKNKMis  I"  D  Lanov 

Koiii'.irr  WAi/rKKs  Sam"  EnsAi.i. 

(JlIHHAT    DuVfKlNCK  Sam"    SxAArs 

1'i;ti;u  (JiiiiAHn  Bhckmax 


Instructions  of  thv  (n^virnor  of  Ginadd  to  Chevalier  D'^Euu. 

[TltANHI.ATKI)    KltOM    THE    KRKNCII.] 
1  Nuw.T<irk  I-Bpcri,  U.  II.  »82.  ] 

Memorandum  to  serve  as  Instructions  for  t'hevalier  D'Kau,  a  reformed  Captain, 
going  to  the  Iro(|uois. 

It  is  necessary  for  the  proper  execution  of  our  intentions  in  the  voyage  to  tiie  Iroquois  which 
Sieur  Chevalier  D'Eau  is  about  to  make  with  Orehaoue's  folks,  that  he  be  fully  informed  of 
what  we  did,  when  by  our  permission  the  saineOreaoiic,  in  the  beginning  of  .\ov.'nibcr  of  last 
year,  sent  from  Montreal  thither  Cahon  and  two  other  Indians  whom  we  had  brought  back 
with  him  from  France;  and  that  lie  knew  that  Oreaoiid  instructed  Cahon  by  the  Belt  he  gave 
him,  merely  to  acquaint  the  whole  tribe,  that  their  ancient  father  Oniioiitio,  from  whom  they 


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'  Till'  |iii»'«nri|it  siiil  siKnatiirc*  to  thii  lett«r  are  ■ddod  frutn  the  copy  of  Uio  document  ic  Ktv-York  Colonial  Manxueriptt, 
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had  during  ten  years  received  so  many  marks  of  friendship,  had  brought  him  back  from 
PVance  with  all  his  people  by  order  of  the  (ireat  Onnontio,  who  no  sooner  learned  the  treason 
committed  against  them  than  he  condemned  it,  and  was  desirous  of  repairing  it  by  setting 
them  at  liberty. 

Our  intention  was  in  no  wise  that  any  thing  should  be  said  to  them  from  us,  of  which  they 
niiglit  take  advantage  and  become  more  arrogant,  as  happened  through  the  advances  the 
Marquis  de  Denonville  had  formerly  made  them  ;  but  only  that  the  news  of  ()reaou6's  return 
and  ours  to  this  country  siiould  excUe  among  them  the  desire  to  come  and  seek  him,  and  to 
receive  a  father  from  whom  they  always  experienced  sucli  good  treatment. 

Nevertheless,  Father  Lamherville  urging  us  to  permit  Nrz  Coup'  to  return  with  Oreaoiie's 
people,  and  to  give  some  answer  to  the  message  he  carried  to  Monsieur  de  Denimville ; 
whatever  repugnance  we  felt  could  not  make  us  refuse  this  Father's  urgent  entreaties,  and  we 
commissioned  him  by  a  Beit  to  inform  tiie  tribe,  merely,  tluit  their  ancient  father  Onnontio  had 
returned,  and  that  lie  was  persuivded  had  tliey  known  tiiat  lie  was  in  tiiis  country,  that  they 
would  not  have  dared  to  send  him  projwsals  similar  to  those  this  AV^^  Covjm'  had  brought  to 
Monsieur  de  Denonville,  as  they  knew  iiim  sufficiently  to  be  certain  be  would  indignantly 
reject  them. 

As  it  eventually  turned  out  that  this  Ncz  Coiqu'  did  not  do  as  he  was  ordered,  having  been 
entrusted,  unknown  to  us,  with  several  private  belts,  it  is  probable  that  he  acted  quite  contrary 
to  what  we  recommended  him,  and  this  principally  is  what  Sieur  Chevalier  D'Eau  nnist 
endeavor  to  find  out  by  all  manner  of  means,  in  order  to  destroy  whatever  he  might  have 
alleged,  by  disavowing  on  our  part  what  this  jV  -  Coupi'  might  have  stated  from  himself,  or  at 
the  solicitation  of  individuals  who  had  confided  Belts  to  him. 

Should  he  think  proper,  then,  he  will  present  them  a  Belt  to  this  effect  in  our  nanu>,  after 
Oreaoiie's  people  shall  have  presented  all  theirs,  or  even  at  another  uu>eting;  and  he  will  say 
to  them  by  this  Belt  what  I  authorized  the  Nez  Coviw  to  tell  them,  and  he  will  add  simply,  that 
we  have  been  surprised  that  they,  after  the  joy  they  should  have  experienced  on  learning  cur 
return  and  the  favorable  sentiments  we  continue  to  entertain  towards  them,  should  not  have 
condescended  so  to  testify  to  us  by  sending  us  some  of  their  chiefs  and  head  men,  and  that 
they  should  have  beeii  satisfied  by  despatching  this  Srz  Coiqx',  in  whom  we  did  not  think 
proper  to  repose  any  confidence,  nor  even  to  see  nor  listen  to  him. 

t?ieur  Ciievalier  D'Eau  will  be  i)articular  not  to  enter  into  any  details  of  business,  and  if 
pressed  to  rejily  to  the  questions  wliich  may  be  made  him,  to  answer  them  always  in  general 
terms,  by  giving  them  to  understand  that  we  have  made  Oreaoue  master  of  the  word;  assuring 
them,  nevertheless,  that  we  always  entertain  those  sentiments  a  true  father  ought  to  have  for  his 
children  when  they  are  no  longer  froward  and  are  willing  to  listen  to  reason. 

This  will  not  prevent  him  dilating  in  private  conversations  a  little  more,  by  representing 
iiow  wrong  it  would  be  in  them  should  they  desire  to  continue  to  embroil  themselves  with  a 
father  wiio  has  treated  them  during  ten  years  with  so  much  gentleness ;  that  they  ought  to 
know  us  sullicienlly  to  be  jiersiiaded  that  we  are  incapable  of  doing  the  like;'  that  we  were 
the  first  to  condemn  it  when  we  became  aware  of  it,  and  that  we  should  have  never  returned 
to  fis  country  had  not  the  Great  Onnontio  been  pleased  to  consign  Oreaoiit^  and  his  people 
into  our  hands  ior  the  purpose  of  bringing  them  back. 

As  for  the  rest,  the  war  they  would  wish  to  continue  against  the  French  cannot  fail  to  bo 


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'  Referniig  lu  llu'  uiinniTuiiiniili'  i>«i/.uii'  i.r  tlir  lr<ii|uuiii  ul  Ciiluiucnui,  ninl  lliflr  li'iiii8)iu.Utiuii  lo  Franof.  —  Ed. 


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prejudicial  to  tliem  aiul  destructive  to  their  whole  nation,  as  they  could  lei>rn  from  their  people 
who  had  returned  liom  France,  the  ntrength  and  power  of  the  (Jreat  Onnontio,  of  which  he 
BJiould  not  speak'  to  tiieni  lest  they  might  imagine  tiiat  he  would  exaggerate. 

He  will  talie  occasion  to  inform  tiiem  what  the  King  has  done  for  the  King  of  Kngland  ;  what 
he  will  continue  to  do  against  the  English  of  tliis  country  who  are  reheis  to  tiu!ir  I'rince;  the 
ravages  the  King's  ships  have  committed  on  the  coasts  of  Boston  and  Manathe,  with  the  capture 
of  several  vessels ;  those  that  the  Canibas'  perpetrated  last  year  and  still  continue  to  commit 
witii  tlie  P'rench,  whom  Onnontio  adjoined  to  them;  the  destruction  of  the  town  of  Corlar; 
and  the  jirohable  siu-cess  of  the  oth'  r  parties  wliom  Onnontio  has  sent  out,  ougjit  to  satisfy 
them  tliat  Onnontio  does  not  fear  the  Eugiisli,  and  tluit  they  must  not  expect  groat  succor;  that 
they  can  still  perceive,  by  the  conduct  (hmontio  lias  ordered  the  French  to  observe,  that  this 
war  does  not  concern  them,  the  French  liaving  spared  the  lives  of  all  those  of  tiieir  tribe  found 
at  Corlar,  and  not  wishing  even  to  nuike  tiiem  prisoners  ;  but  if  after  so  many  proofs  of 
Onnontio's  goodness  towards  them  they  will  not  rellect  and  resume  their  former  disposition, 
they  must  not  expect  ()niu)ntio  to  listen  to  any  accommodation,  but  that  he  will  adopt  the 
resolution,  with  whatever  sorrow  and  regret,  to  act  as  an  angry  father  who  will  reduce  iiis 
children  to  reason  by  all  manner  of  means,  seeing  that  the  ways  of  mildness  were  of  no  use. 

That  still  hoping  that  liis  children  would  be  reasonable,  he  had  not  hesitated  to  grant 
Oreuoiiti's  request — to  grant  him  some  Frenchmen 

The  rest  is  tored  out. 

Onnontio  is  either  the  Kiti^  or  Governor.     Maniitfie  is  Ncnv-Yoik. 

OreaoUe  \»  tlio  Inilinii  King  tiiiit  was  carrii^d  prisoner  lo  l''riinic. 

Corlar  signifies  Schencxteda,  tlio  village  near  Albany  lliat  was  l)iirnl   an.l  deslroy.'.l  last  vviuK'r  by 


llio  French. 


Copia  vera 


t  n 


(signed) 


An  11  All  AM  fI()uvi;iiM;i;n. 


Memaijo.  of  Onaoiif^  fhc  Catjhja  Chief. 

[TIIANHI.ATKD     r  I!  O  M     Till:     IliKNCn.] 
[Niw-V..rk   l'a|i.ni,  I).,  11.  :l,M.  ] 

Message  fliat  Oreaoiir  enlrusted  to  those  be  sent  to  the  Iroipiois. 

V',r»t  IMt.  This  Helt  is  to  wipe  away  the  tears  of  the  Five  .Nations,  and  to  reniovi- 
everything  that  is  bud  that  might  remain  in  their  throats  in  regard  to  the  uiifortiinale 
occurrences  that  have  taken  placi-,  and  also  to  wash  away  the  blood  with  which  they  are 
covered. 

-'(/  IMl  ult'iih  mils/  /»■  (liriilnl  in  /,ro.  The  llrst  half  is  to  testify  to  them  the  joy  Oreaoiie 
felt  on  learning  that  the  Outaouaes  have  promised  lo  rtistore  to  the  Seneeas  the  prisoners 
they  had. 

'  C'Imrli'Voix  (IlisUfry  Ximn.  I'r.)  siijs,  tin.  Cuniliiis  art'  llii!  ital  Abi-imki«.  —  Ki>. 


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The  remaining  half  is  to  tell  them  that  he  is  very  glad  they  instructed  him  to  tell  Onnontio 
that  they  ordered  their  people,  who  had  heen  out  to  war  since  last  fall,  to  spare  the  lives  of 
any  prisoners  they  might  take  among  the  P'rench ;  and  that  Onnontio,  on  his  side,  has  promised 
him  that  if  the  French  should  capture  any  of  theirs,  they  would  act  in  like  manner  until  he 
should  receive  an  answer  from  those  he  sent  to  the  Five  Nations. 

3d  Belt.  Is  to  thank  the  Five  Nations  for  having  requested  Onnontio  to  send  him  and  his 
nephews  back  on  ihe  ice,  and  to  ask  them  to  place  ail  the  French  prisoners  in  the  hands  of  the 
Onontagu«;s,  in  order  that  they  may  restore  them  if  an  arrangement  take  place. 

4rA  Belt.  Is  to  tell  them  that  he  sees  very  well  they  forgot  him  as  well  as  their  ancient 
father,  Onnontio,  since  they  have  not  sent  any  chiefs  to  see  and  speak  to  their  father ;  and  that 
they  would  have  afforded  him  pleasure  by  sending  merely  one  to  see  him. 

5th  Belt.  Is  to  say  to  all  the  Nations  that  he  wishes  to  see  some  chiefs  at  Montreal ;  that 
he  is  like  a  drunken  man  who  has  lost  his  reason,  seeing  they  send  nobody  for  him ;  and 
that  he  wishes  that  those  who  are  in  the  habit  of  transacting  business  with  him,  should  come,  in 
order  that  they  may  know  the  good  will  Onnontio  has  for  the  whole  Nation,  and  the  good 
treatment  he  and  his  nephews  have  received  since  they  were  restored  to  his  hands  in  France. 

6th  Belt.  Is  to  hind  the  arms  of  the  Five  Nations  in  order  to  draw  them  to  Montreal ;  and 
after  that  to  take  them  back  with  him. 

7th  Belt.  Is  to  tell  tliem  that  it  is  at  his  request  that  Onnontio  has  se  .  one  of  his  principal 
ofhcers,  who  is  also  well  known  among  them,  to  accompany  his  people;  that  this  Belt  is 
likewise  to  exhort  them  not  to  listen  to  the  Dutch,  who  have  upset  their  minds;  and  not  to 
meddle  in  their  ailairs,  nor  to  be  alarmed  because  Onnontio  has  begun  chastising  them,  as  they 
are  rebels  to  their  lawful  king,  whom  the  Great  Onnontio  protects ;  that  this  war  does  not 
conceni  them,  which  they  may  clearly  perceive,  because  the  French  in  sacking  Corlar  did 
no  injury  to  those  of  their  nation,  all  of  whom  they  sent  back,  without  ever  desiring  to  take 
away  one  of  them  as  a  prisoner. 

8th  Belt.    To  say  that  he,  Oreaoue,  is  brother  of  all  the  French,  but  particularly  of  Colin,  who 

has  had  particular  care  of  them  during  their  voyage  fro?n  France  and  since  their  return  to  this 

country;  that  they  botli  constitute  only  one  body,  and  not  wishing  to  go  and  see  them,  as  they 

did  not  come  to  seek  him  (tliough  he  is  perfectly  at  liberty  to  do  so),  he  divides  himself  in  two, 

and  sends  one  half  to  invite  them  to  come  and  lind  him  in  all  security,  as  they  will  be  as  free 

as  he  ;  that  he  does  not  wish  to  leave  his  fatiier  to  whom  he  desires  to  be  always  united.     Let 

them  be  of  good  heart,  then,  and  come  to  Montreal,  where  they  will  find  him  with  Onnontio, 

who  always  entertains  for  the  whole  nation  and  for  hj-n  the  same  friendship,  of  which  lie  has 

given  them  so  many  proofs  during  ten  years. 

A  true  copy, 

( signed )  Abraham  Gouveuneuh. 


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Petition  of  Captain  Benjamin  Blagg  to  the  King. 

[New- York  EnU7,  II.  268.] 

To  THE  KiXQs  Most  Excellent  Mat^ 

The  humble  Petition  of  Cap""  Benjamin  Blagg  on  tlie  behalf  of  Capf  Liesler 
the  present  Lieut'  Gov'  and  the  Council  of  your  Mat'"  Province  of  New 
York  ill  America 
Shcwcth 

^  Tliat  your  Pet'  being  lately  arrived  from  tlience,  and  being  a  Witnesse  to  the  Matters  of 
Fact  herein  related  ;  dot!)  at  earnest  request  and  special  directions  of  the  said  Governor  @ 
Councill  humbly  represent  to  your  Ma'" 

That  the  Inhabitants  of  the  said  Province  upon  the  first  notice  they  received  of  the  late 
Happy  Revolution  in  England;  tlie  more  effectually  to  secure  y  said  Province  and  Government 
for  your  Ma""  service  Did  tliink  tiieniHelvcs  obliged  to  remove  the  late  Lieut  (iover'  Niciiolson 

And  therefore  your  Ma""  most  Loyall  and  Dutiful  Protestant  subjects  of  the  said  Province 
(being  the  most  considerable  both  for  number  and  (Quality)  at  their  Great  Cost  and  e.xpence, 
as  well  liazard  of  tlieir  lives,  in  tiie  Assaults,  Menaces,  and  Tumults,  raised  by  the  contrary 
party  did  happily  eHect  the  same,  by  making  choice  of  the  present  Governor,  and  choosing  a 
Council  for  his  As.si.stance,  and  Proclaiming  your  Ma""  in  the  said  Province,  notwithstanding 
the  Council,  Mayor,  and  Aldermen  denied  their  Concurrence,  The  Commissions  of  tlio 
Militia  were  also  altered  and  given  out  in  your  Ma""  Name,  all  which  the  said  Lieut'  Cover' 
&  Council,  and  the  rest  of  your  Ma'J"  most  Dutiful  Subjects  of  the  said  Province  humbly 
conceive  your  Mat'  letter,  some  short  time  after  reC  by  them,  doth  confirme  them  in 

This  being  done  in  ojjposition  to  a  great  many  factious  Disturbers,  @  Rioters,  who  treated 
your  Ma'»'  CJovern""  with  great  scorne  &  contemjit,  &  at  a  time  when  the  People  were  under 
great  apprehensions,  and  fears  of  the  French  on  the  Borders,  which  rendered  this  Proceedi? 
necessary  to  secure  your  Ma'^'  Interest,  yet  disafl'ected  i)arty,  being  they  who  were  of  the 
Government,  in  King  James's  time  tiireaten  the  Distruction  of  those  who  are  in  the  Present 
Governm',  if  ever  the  same  come  into  their  hands  again.     Which  that  it  may  never  do. 

Your  Ma""  Petitioner  doth  most  humbly  pray  that  the  present  Lieut'  Gov'  and 
Council  may  receive  your  Ma""  approbation  in  what  they  have  already  Acted,  and 
that  your  Ma')'  would  be  graciously  plea.sed  y'  the  Assembly  there,  may  have  leave  to 
clioose  the  Members  of  the  Councill  that  so  your  Ma')"  most  dutiful  subjects  may 
reap  the  Benelit  of  this  their  great  Indu.stry  And  expence,  an  hazard,  under  the 
happy  influence  of  your  Ma""  Government,  and  may  frustrate  the  wicked  designs  of 
your  Mat"  and  their,  Fnemys  on  the  Place,  and  that  your  Ma'J'  w"  graciously  be 
pleased,  to  give  order  that  the  Place,  may  be  furnished  with  Ammunition  and  some 
Guns  for  the  greater  strengtii  and  security  thereof.  And  that  your  Ma""  Petitioner 
may  be  heard  upon  the  Premises,  and  in  what  he  hath  further  to  offer  in  representing 
tile  present  state  of  the  said  Province  to  your  Maties. 

And  your  Pel'  on  the  behalf  of  the  said  Province  shall  ever  Pray  &c. 


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A  Memorial  of  ivliat  ha-9  occurred  in  Xew-Yorl\  dc. 

[Now- York  Enlry,  II.  2(W.] 

A  ISIfinorial  of  wluit  lias  occmrcd  in  tlicir  Ma""  J'roviiicc  of  New  York  since 
the  News  of  tiieir  Mat"  liappy  arrival  in  Kngland.  Scttin,!,'  forth  the 
necessity  of  Removing  Capl"  Franeis  Nicliolsou  (late  fiien'  Governor  of 
the  said  Provinee)  and  putting  the  Command  thereof  into  the  hands  of  sneh 
IVrsons  of  whose  Fidelity  and  good  Inelinatioii  to  their  Tresent  Mat>'  tiie 
aforesaid  Province  is  well  assured 

The  said  Capt  Nidiolsmi  (in  imitation  of  his  Predecessor  (Coll:  Dongan)  wholly  neglecting 
to  repair  the  Fort  &  Fortifications  of  the  Citty  and  that  not  without  a  vehement  Suspition, 
therehy  the  more  easily  to  hetray  tiie  same  into  the  Kneniies  iiands,  of  which  lie  gave  the  said 
Province  sutlicient  ground  of  Apprehension  hy  discovering  hotli  by  words  @  actions,  his 
Disafiection  to  the  Happy  Revolution  in  England  &  also  to  y'  Inhabitants  of  the  Citty  hy 
tlireatning  to  fire  y''  same  about  their  ears 

Wiiereiipon  the  Inliabilants  in  oidtr  to  secure  the  said  Fort  and  Citty  for  their  Ma'"  use,  and  to 
repaire  and  Fortify  the  same,  and  to  place  the  ( Jovernment  of  the  J'roviiicc  in  the  Iiands  of  some 
of  undoubted  Loyally  and  atl'ect"  to  tiieir  Present  Ma'"  Did  remove  y"  said  Capt :  N'icholsou 
and  made  choice  of  Capl  :  Jacob  Liesler  with  a  Committee  (who  were  also  cliosen  by  the 
People)  to  take  into  their  Hands  the  care  and  charge  of  the  tiovernment  until  their  Ma"" 
Pleasure  should  be  further  knowne. 

Shortly  after  arrived  their  Mat"  Proclamation,  to  Proclame  them  King  &  Queene  of  England, 
France,  and  Ireland,  notice  whereof  was  given  to  those  of  the  former  Council,  and  to  the 
Mayor  &  Aldermen  of  the  Citty  to  assist  in  Proclaiming  thereof  with  the  proper  Ceremonies 
for  that  solemnity,  who  desired  an  hours  time  to  Consider  of  it.  Which  time  being  expired  and 
no  compliance  yielded,  hut  on  the  contrary  an  aversion  discovered  thereto,  The  said  Capt" 
Liesler,  accompanied  with  the  Committee  and  most  part  of  the  Inhabitants,  did  with  all  the 
demonstrations  of  Joy  and  atVection  they  were  capable  of  celebrate  the  same 

Whereupon  the  Mayor  c&  Aldermen  were  suspended  and  some  persons  confined  who  were 
the  most  eminent  in  opposing  their  Mat"  Interest  and  this  Revolution,  And  some  short  time 
after  this  their  Ma'>' Letter  arrived,  Directed  to  Capt"  Francis  Nicliolsou  Esif  Lieut' (iovern'' 
of  his  Ma'"  Province  of  New-Vork  and  in  his  absence  to  such  as  for  the  tiim?  being  do  take 
care  for  the  preservation  of  their  Ma'"  Peace,  and  administring  the  Lawes  in  that  there  Ma'" 
Province;  ordering  such  to  take  upon  them  the  ]ilace  ol'  Lieut  Covernor  and  commander  in 
Cheif  of  the  said  Province  and  to  Proclaim  King  William  &  (^lecn  Mary  King  .v  '  .K, 'cn  ')f 
England,  Scotland,  France,  and  Ireland  and  supreani  Lord  &  Lady  of  the  I'ro'  iiici  if  N.w 
York,  if  not  already  done  which  was  accordingly  done 

The  Inhabitants  of  the  s-*  Citty  and  J'roviiice  Conceiving  that  by  vertne  of  their  Ma'"  said 
Letter  the  said  Capt"  Liesler  was  sutliciently  im])ower''  to  receive  the  same  &  to  act  accordingly, 
It  gave  them  a  general  satisfaction,  whereupon  the  s''  Committee  were  immediately  dismissed, 
and  a  Council  chosen  by  whose  assistance  Capt  Leisler,  Acts  in  the  said  (loveriimeiit,  Pursuant 
to  his  Mat"  onler. 

The  members  ol'  the  'ri,-,  •  '  M-venuii.'nt,  iiolwillistaiiding  gave  all  the  op|)osilion  they  could 
to  this  lieftirniitiioii,  ain!  l^.n-t  ;  ;'.'a;i  -I  a  Fiu'tioii  in  the  said  province  to  the  endangering  of  the 


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loase  thereof,  .since  it  linppeiis  iil  ii  time,  tliiit  we  are  uiiiler  coiitimiiil  alarms  from  tlie  frequent 
attacks  the  Kreiich  make  iijton  our  FrentierH,  m  thiil  witiioiil  the  care  and  i)reeaiitioii  aforesaid, 
Tliis  Their  Mat'"  Province  was  in  a|)i)areiit  lia/anl  of  i)ein<r  delivered  up  to  the  Canada  I-'orces 
belongin.ir  to  the  French  King;  wlierei)y  (heir  Present  Ma'"  most  loyall  Protestant  .Suhjects  of 
this  I'rovince  would  have  heen  rendred  miserable  equal  to  their  Fears  and  this  Province  become 
a  Colony  of  y"  French 

And  to  that  height  of  Insolence  was  that  disallected  Party  growne  That  in  a  Jliotous  manner 
in  the  day  time  they  hesett  and  surrounded  the  said  Capl"  T^iesler  our  Lieut'  (iovernor  in  the 
street,  treating  him  with  ill  language  &  Threats,  and  had  undoubtedly  done  violence  to  his 
Person,  had  they  not  been  apprehensive  of  Danger  to  themselves  from  the  People,  who 
nnmeihately  gathered  togellu'r  and  rescued  the  (Jovernor  out  of  their  Hands,  Seizing  sonu'  of 
the  Principal  Actors,  and  Itingleaders  in  that  IJyott,  and  committing  them  to  I'rison 

And  tlieir  freinds  and  confedeiates  sending  them  provisions  to  the  Prison  in  superabundant 
and  extraordinary  manner;  Designedly  to  allront  and  insult  the  (Government  thereby,  It  was 
thought  litt  to  order  that  no  |)r()visions  should  be  permitted  to  be  brought  Ihem,  and  they 
should  oidy  be  all  allowed  Hread  and  Water;  liut  y'  severity  was  (■(mtiuued  towards  them  only 
tor  two  days,  and  afterwards  they  had  the  liherty  to  have  what  Provisions  they  pleased 

This  Itiotous  Action  of  the  Maie-tJontents  occasioned  a  further  Tmnult  of  ill  eonsequ -e  to 

themselves  For  the  Country  People  u|)ou  a  ifuniour  that  the  Covernmeni  was  in  danger,  by  a 
rising  of  the  disallected  I'arty.  Flockt  into  the  City  Armed  in  great  Numbers.  And 
notwithstanding  the  endeavours  of  the  Majislrates  to  iip|)eas.!  'hem  they  took  the  J>iherty  (as  is 
too  usual  with  an  enraged  Multitude)  to  prepare  Wevenge  on  those  which  were  the  occasion  of 
their  coming,  Quartering  themselves  in  tlieir  houses  for  two  dayes  &  committing  Divers 
Iiisolencys  iq)()u  them  much  to  the  Dissatisfaction  of  y"  Majistrales,  till  they  could  perswade 
them  to  return  in  (piiett  to  their  Houses.  However  it  was  thought  reipiisite  by  the  Government 
for  the  preventing  such  DisordiMs  for  the  Future  ,^  to  secure  the  I'ublick  Peace  to  detain 
several  of  the  Disallected  in  Prison  liir  a  tinu-,  some  whereof  were  since  Fined,  but  all  ordered 
to  be  discharged  from  Prison  upon  iiaying  their  Fines  and  enlerieg  into  the  Kecogni/ances  to  be 
of  good  behaviour  lor  the  I'uturis 

The  Fort  &  Cilty  are  therefore  now  in  a  good  Post'ire  wanting  oidv  Amnnmition. 

The  Commissions  are  all  ealli'd  in  from  those  of  the  former  Militia  who  acted  under  Coll 
Dungan,  and  Si-  Kdminid  Andros,  and  other  Comsons  granted  in  the  name  of  Ih.  ir  present 
jNIal'"  (o  such  as  are  well  all'ected  to  their  Mat'""'  Interest 

Upon  those  our  actings  for  the  securing  their  Mat"  Interest  in  this  Province  and  concerning 
the  Publiciue  Peace  our  Fnemies  have  endeavoincd  all  they  can  to  misr-'prcsent  us  and  load  us 
with  Ifeproach  by  terming  our  aforesaid  proceedings  a  Dutch  Ploott  because  in  deed  three 
(piartcr  Parts  of  the  Iidiahilants  are  descended  from  the  Dutch  and  speak  that  language,  and 
they  also  threaten  our  h'uine  if  ever  the  Covernnu'Ut  conu'  into  there  hand  again.  Which  that 
it  may  not  doe,  and  their  MatJ"  most  I, oval  and  Dutiful  Subjects  in  this  province  nniy  reaj)  the 
benelitts  and  blessings  of  this  most  happy  Kevolution,  and  not  be  made  a  prey  to  most 
implacable  and  Insulting  Kneniies  within  us.  as  well  as  Malicious  \'  Inveterate  Knemyes  on  our 
P.onlers  who  are  ready  to  enter  and  devour  us.  Hmnbly  .submitting  ourselves  to  your  Mat''" 
most  Ifoval  will  and  Pleasure. 


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Dqwiidon-s  re-<ipeding  the  Miot  at  Hew -York,  d'O. 

[  Bour.1  ufTraile;  NfW-York  rnpiTB,  II.  375.] 

Deposition  of  Capt:  Swert  Olphertze,  Capt:  Gerret  Duykinck,  Lieut  Toulus  Turk,  Ens" 
Abraham  ikadier,  Plus"  Johannes  Beeckman,  who  depose,  tiiat  this  day  tliey  did  prodaime  w"' 
other  commisisionate  officers,  at  the  City  Hall  of  the  s-*  City,  severall  orders  whieh  were 
concluded  on  the  r>*  Instant  by  a  Counci"  of  War,  to  keep  stout  watch  and  proceed  in  the 
fortification  of  this  City,  where  tlioy  were  resisted  by  severall  persons  who  said  they  would 
pay  no  tax  and  would  stope  this  wn'eing,  which  wore  Jn»  Sniilh,  Jeremy  Tothill,  Robert 
Alison  and  Edward  Taylor  among  otl.ers;  answer  was  made  tliis  wiu  no  tax,  the  opposers 
being  about  50  men  in  number  and  did  suy  they  would  have  y'  prisoners  out  of  the  Fort,  and 
would  not  have  it  read  before  that  time.  Whereupon  the  Officers,  ordered  the  Clerk  to  proceed 
in  proclaiming  (hereof  wliich  was  accorcmgly  done,  and  y'  Fligh  Constable  connnanded  the 
Petty  constable  EdW  J'uckmaster  to  keep  the  King's  peace ;  but  instead  of  that  the  s""  Edward 
Buckmaster  brought  a  clubb  instead  of  his  staff.  The  said  EilW  then  joined  with  the 
oppo.sers;  whereupon  y'  Sherill'e  did  say,  Kead  on;  then  Jeremy  Tothill  took  hold  on  Ensigne 
Brasher  to  pull  him  olf,  but  the  said  Ensigne  being  strong  did  resist  him.  Whereupon  IJobert 
Allison  did  threaten  to  strike  the  said  Eusigiu'  with  his  cane,  then.Iohn  Smith,  lately  imployed 
at  the  Custome  house  said  they  would  ri.ie  and  get  the  prisoners  out  themselves.  Whereupon 
severall  threatening  ik  seditious  words  were  uttered  by  the  said  disturbers,  and  when  those 
oi)posers  had  s|)oken  that  tlu'y  would  rise,  i'uey  gav(>  three  huziuis  and  went  away. 

Lieut  IJobert  Walters  and  Ens"  Issaac  de  Biemer  declare  that  same,  but  heard  nothing  about 

the  Cunstable. 

Sworn  before  me  this  (i'"  June  lOOO 

1"^  D  La.voy  Mayor. 

Deposition  of  Ileudrick  Jansen  \';m  Brevoost,  aged  about  <H)  years.  He  saw  (about  the 
House  of  Lucas  Kiersted)  y-  Lieut  CoV  Jacob  Leisler  encompassed  by  severall  persons,  and  that 
Robert  Alison  had  hold  of  his  sword,  ei.<leavouring  to  wrest  it  from  his  side  and  di.'^aruu-  iiim  : 
And  Jeremiah  Tothill  having  also  bold  of  him.  And  then  be  saw  y'  Jn"  Crooke  sirooke  a  full 
blow  with  his  cooper's  ad/,  intended  (as  the  Deponeiit  perceived)  to  knock  him  in  tiie  liead ; 
but  the  said  Lieu'  (Sov'  bowing  backward  with  his  head,  the  blow  lighted  on  the  s"*  Lieut  (iov" 
brest,  and  sonu' of  thi-  n''  prisoners  being  iiuli'd  off,  the  said  Lieu'  Cov'  drew  Ins  sword  and 
made  way  through  y"*     All  which  the  Depon'  declares  to  be  passed  on  the  t;"'  ins'  and  further 

saytli  nut 

Sworne  before  nu-  the  s"'  June  KliK) 

I"  D.  La.nov  Mayor. 

Depositimi  of  Johannes  Jordayn  aged  about  :.'-'  years;  depo.xetli  that  on  the  (!"•  Ins-  he  being 
sent  in  pursuing  of  severall  ryoters,  came  at  the  house  of  John  Crooke,  where  he  entred  in 
with  the  rest,  and  John  Coekevier  being  also  in  company  went  upon  the  loO,  where  was  oiu- 
Will:  I'almer.  having  a  Pistoll  in  one  of  bis  hands,  and  a  naked  sword  in  the  other  and 
presented  the  pistoll  luwanls  the  breast  of  the  said  .lohn  Cockbevier  and  cut  at  him  i  and  further 
saith  not.     John  Cockhevier  also  declan'H  the  same. 

Hwurne  ■=•"'  Jun-  l<i!"i  bei'ore 

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Deposition  of  Isaac  Van  Vleck  aged  about  45.  years,  who  dejioseth  tliat  on  the  C"-  instant, 
he  the  s"  deponent  met  w'"  one  Tunis  de  Key,  near  the  house  of  Symon  Janse  Romevn,  and 
said  Tunis  de  Key  said  to  the  Depon'  now  if  you  are  a  man  show  yourself  like  a  man ;  and 
further  sayth  not 

Swome  before  me  ll""  June  1G90 

Tho.  Williams,  Councill. 

Deposition  of  Hendrick  Borled  aged  about  29  yeares,  and  Gerret  Lvdecker  aged  about  40 
years,  who  depose  y'  on  the  (i'"  instant  tliey  the  s''  deponents  heard  one  Tunis  de  Key  near  the 
house  of  Symon  Janse  Komeyn,  bay  to  Isaac  Van  Vleek,  saying  Van  Vleek  now  if  your  are  a 
man  shew  yourself  like  a  man ;  and  Hkmi  tiie  s"  de  Key  went  home  &  fetcht  ills  amies,  being 
two  pistolls  by  his  side,  a  sword  and  a  Carbine  on  his  !;lioulder,  going  down  to  the  water  side; 
and  further  sayth  not. 

Swome  ll""  June  1000  before 

Tiio:  Williams,  Couiicel! 

Deposition  of  Rarmis  Tomasse  who  deposetli  as  f..!!:  that  on  y-  (i"'  inst  y-  s-"  Depon'  saw 
thiitthe  Lieut  GoV  was  encompassed  and  in  hold  ofseverall  i)ers()ni  (aboui  the  iiouse  of  Lucas 
Kiersted)  crying  out,  knock  him  down,  and  that  the  Depon' |>ull'd  away  from  the  s""  Lieut 
Gov'  Edward  'I'aylcr  and  Dennis  Lambert ;  and  he  also  saw  Jeicmy  Tothiil  Strike  severall  blows 
at  the  said  Lt  Gov'  with  his  cane,  and  (hat  as  soon  as  the  said  L"  Cw\'  got  loose  he  drew  his 
.sword  and  made  his  way  through  them:  and  further  sayth  not. 

Sworne  before  me  S""  June  I  (lOO. 

P'  D.  Lanoy  Mayor 

Deposition  of  John  Langstraet  aged  about  <'.!  yeares;  deposetli  that  on  y  0'"  ins'  v'  s-" 
Deponent  being  in  the  house  of  Joost  Stoll,  the  sone  of  the  said  Stoll,  called  him  the  Depon' 
saying,  look  iiere  (liey  are  about  the  Lieut  (loV  Whereupon  y'  Depon'  run  out  of  the  hou.se 
and  John  Corsen  took  hold  of  him  y'  s''  Depon'  saying  .softly,  you  have  nothing  to  do  there, 
let  them  go  on.  Ami  the  Depon'  replyed,  let  me  alone  fori  will  not  sutler  it;  and  the  s* 
Depon' run  in  amongst  them  and  foinnl  the  .s''  L' Go\' ..iicompassed  and  in  hold  of  111  or  :.'() 
persons,  Itob'  .\liiison  and  Denis  Lambert  having  hold  of  his  sword,  endeiivoured  to  wrest  it 
I'roiu  his  side  and  disarme  him,  and  severall  more  hands  haviug  hold  thereof  crving  out,  kill 
liini,  kill  him,  and  knock  him  down;  and  John  Crooke  with  iiis  coopers  ad/.e  struck  with  a  full 
blow  (intended  as  the  Depon'  perceived)  to  knock  y'  said  L'  Gov'  in  the  head,  but  the  s''  Gov' 
bowing  his  head  backwards  the  blow  came  on  his  breast,  ami  thai  ilanis  Tomasse  came  on 
wifli  the  said  Dejion'  pulling  some  oil',  that  y-  L'  Gov'  got  his  sword  out  and  made  way  thro' 
them,  and  he  saw  Jeremy  Tothiil  strike  severall  blows  at  the  (iov' with  his  cane;  &■  liirtber 
sayeth  not. 

Sworiie  before  me  s""  June  I  ('»!»() 

I"  D.  Lanov  Mayor 

Deposition  of  Peter  de  Reimer  aged  about  i7  yeares  deposetli  upon  oath  that  upon  the  ••"' 
ins'  he  saw  the  L'  Gov'  Jacob  l<eisler  eiiidiiiiiassed  by  severall  persons  and  saw  Dennis 
Lambert  have  hold  of  the  s-"  Lieut  Gov"  sword  by  the  iiilt  X-  Ldw'  Tayler  liiul  it  about  the 
point,  and  that  Robert  .Alison  lillcd  up  his  cane  (intended  as  the  Dep'  thought)  to  strik.'  y'  s'' 
L'  Gov'  but  was  preve!!!!!!  by  John  f.snsgcajrsct ;  uw]  furthvr  ?ailli  iiot. 

Sworue  before  ine  s""  June  KidO 

P.  D.  Lanoy  .Mayor. 


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Deposition  of  Jacob  van  Noorslant  aged  about  24  years,  tleposetli  upon  oatli  that  on  the  G"- 
ins'  he  saw  'J'uiiis  deKey  going  by  the  house  of  Garret  Lydeciver  having  a  carbine  in  one  of 
his  hands,  and  in  the  other  a  pistoll  and  a  sword  by  his  side,  saying  this  is  the  day,  to  day  the 
prisoners  shall  be  out  of  the  Fort :  and  further  sayth  not 

iSworne  before  me  S""  June  1()!)0 

1"  D.  Lanov,  Mayor. 

Deposition  of  Stephen  Richard  aged  about  20  years,  who  deposeth  that  on  tlie  ('."■  ins' 
several!  persons  who  were  before  the  City  Hall  mul  resisting  the  >Iilitia  in  proclaiming  of  their 
orders,  saying  that  they  would  not  have  any  tiling  read,  but  would  have  y-  prisoners  out  of  the 
Fort,  among  w-^'*  were  ¥Aw^  Tayler,  John  Sniitli,  Robert  Alison,  Jeremy  Tothill  and  severall 
others  of  that  faction,  being  in  all  about  40.  who  having  made  two  or  tiiree  huzaas  went  from 
the  City  Hall  towards  the  Fort,  and  meeting  the  Lieu' Cov"- between  the  houses  of  Lucas 
Kiersted  and  Joost  Stoll,  and  there  bcsett  him  close;  and  y' s"  Depon' saw  Dennis  Land)ert 
take  hold  of  the  s""  Gov"  sword  and  pul'd  it  out  ah'  half  a  foot  befi)re  he  was  iirevenfed  by  the 
s''  L'  (iov''  Then  y'  .s'"  Dep'  saw  John  Crnoke  having  a  Coopers  ad/e  in  his  hand  and  lifting  up 
Ills  hand  with  y  ad/e,  strooke  tlie  Lieu'  Gov''  with  a  powerfuU  blow,  aiming  at  ids  head  (as 
nnu-h  as  he  could  perceive)  but  y'  s''  Ji'  GoV  bowing  his  head  backwards  the  blow  cann'  upon 
liis  breast.  And  tin-  s''  Depon'  also  saw  Jeremy  Tothill  strike  severall  times  at  y"  s''  L'  Gov' 
with  his  cane:  and  further  the  Dep'  sayth  not. 

8vvorne  before  me  b""  June  Kiito 

!"■  1).  Lanov  Mavor. 


I)e|iosition  of  Catiu'rina  Walters  aged  about  u'-'.  years,  deposeth  that  on  the  li"' instant  she 
saw  Jacob  Tailer  (when  the  third  iieil  of  tiie  City  Hall  rung)  and  heard  him  say  con.e  out,  for 
now  it  is  the  lime,  and  that  Ju"  Crooi^e  knocked  at  the  Ijhum'  of  Lucas  Kiersted  and  asked  the 
wife  of  the  said  Lucas  where   her  husbaml  was,  who  rei>!yed  that  he  was  already  gone :  & 

further  sayth  not. 

iSworne  Ijcfore  nu'  U"' Jime  IdiiO 

1"  D.   Lanov.  Mayor. 

Deposition  of  Will :  Ch)ad  aged  al)out  -'7  years  deposeth  y"  on  \"  lilUi  instant  ah'  y""  dawning 
of  the  (lav.  he  ojiening  his  doors  see  two  men,  (unknown  to  y'  Depon')  renujving  two  empty 
piijcs  as  also  a  ladder,  and  the  Depon'  asked  tinni  whether  tlu'y  went  to  steal  it,  and  they 
rejilved,  no,   l)Ut  tomorrow   was  a   training  day  and  '.liey  went  t  .  ch'ar  tlie  streets  ;  &  furlJuT 

Huytii  not. 

.■^worne  !»"'  .Fune  \(\'M) 

I"  \K  Lanov.  .\hivor. 


Deposition  ol'  Fiias  liurger  aged  about  l'T  yeares  deposetii  tliat  lui  liie  f."'  instant  he  saw 
Tunis  deKey  passing  by  the  house  of  (Janet  Ii>(h'i'ker,  wliicii  Tunis  ileKey  liad  a  pistoll  in 
his  hand  coVkt,  and  om-  by  his  side,  and  iu-  the  Dep'  heard  him  the  s''  Tunis  de  Key  say  ho 
would  liuve  the  prisoners  out  or  else  the  Devil!  would  laugli  at  tlie  pieces,  and  further  saytli 

not. 

Hwoi-U"  hitisre  !!!!■  !!"•  June  !GUO 

i"  D.  La.nuv  Mayor. 


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Deposition  of  Catherine  Dubois  aged  about  53  years,  declares  tliat  about  eight  days  ago, 
she  wr.s  at  the  house  of  Elias  Boudinott,  there  being  also  severall  persons  in  company,  the 
said  ¥A\m  Boudinott  did  then  and  there  boast  and  relate  y'  he  had  affronted  y'  L'  Gov'  Leisler, 
by  putting  his  finger  in  his  nose  and  then  poii-.ting  at  the  s-*  L'  Gov'  and  y«  y'  s""  Gov'  asked 
him  why  he  mocked  him,  and  that  he  had  answered,  may  I  not  clean  my  nose,  and  is  my  nose 
not  my  own,  and  y'  he  iiad  done  the  same  over  again  before  liis  face:     &  further  saith  not. 

Sworne  before  me  !)"'  June  KiOO 

P'  D.  Lanov  Mayor. 

Deposition  of  Ensign  Abraham  Brasher  aged  about  twenty  one  years  deposeth  as  followeth, 
thai  one  .Jacobus  Van  {iizell  was  on  the  (i"'  ins'  at  tlie  City  Hall  in  company  of  severall  riotous 
persons  who  did  tiiere  forhid  the  militia  to  pulilish  their  orders  and  that  the  s''  Van  (iizell  with 
the  rest  did  say  that  he  would  have  tlie  ])ris()iiers  out  of  the  Fort  and  did  make  hiizaas  with 
the  s''  rioters  and  said,  come  let  us  fetch  our  amies  to  fetch  the  prisoners  out  of  tiie  Fort,  and 
he  would  h.-ne  them  out  that  day:     and  further  sayth  not. 

Sworne  liefore  nu'  !!'''  .Tune  ICiilO. 

JSa.mlell  Kusai.l,  Council!. 

Deposition  of  Claes  fierrets  aged  alioiit  :J')  years  v.-jio  declares  that  Kdward  Biickmaslcr 
insti'ad  of  appearing  with  his  stall',  as  (Jonstahie,  did  appear  with  a  stick  or  clid)b  in  tlie  time 
of  the  tunndt  on  tiie  G""  of  Jmu?  l(i!)(). 

iSworne  before  me  !)"'  June  ICillO 

r.  D.  La':ov  Mayor. 

Deposition  of  Knglelie  Kvits  aged  about  IJo  years  deposeth  that  on  tlie  5"'  ins'  in  the 
evening  her  sone  John  Hresteds  told  her  thai  he  was  hettne  the  house  of  Balt\is  liayard,  and 
there  heard  some  people  say  (thai  sat  upon  the  steps)  that  liiey  shoidd  have  the  prisoners  out 
ol  the  Fort,  or  else  they  would  fetili  them  out  iDuiorrow:  and  (urlher  sayth  not. 

Sworm-  l)et()re  nu'  JO'''  Jinu'  KiiJO 

Sa.m"  EsAi,i,,  Coinicill. 

Deposition  of  CuiUs  Bulsing  aged  about  10  years,  who  deposeth  that  he  heard  one 
Christopiier  (!ol!'  (ahoul  the  iTiiddle  ol  Miiy  last  being  at  the  second  day  of  the  s''  (Jolls 
arrivall  here,  walking  on  the  hrjdire  of  this  City)  say  among  severall  reflecting  words  against 
the  (i'()\'  and  (iovenmi'  does  this  cnuntry  lieloni;  to  the  King,  (ioddaume  you,  this  coimtry  w  ill 
Ih'  Un'iied  in  a  slmrl  lime  otherwise;  which  he  rejiealed  several  tinu's;  and  liirther  sayth  not. 

Sworne  before  me  I  I  .FMUe  IdOO 

'i'lioM.  Wii.i.tA.Ms,  Comicill. 

Deposition  of  Abrahmn  Moll  aged  about  '>0  years  who  deposeth  that  he  la- .rd  one 
Christopher  (iotf  ahoiit  liie  middle  of  Mav  last  (being  at  the  secoiul  day  of  the  s''  (Jolli'S 
arrivall  here)  walking  on  the  luidge  ol  tliis  city,  say,  amongst  severall  rellecling  words  against 
the  GoveriKM'  and  (iovenim'  God  damn  you  do  yiai  thiid;  this  place  belongs  to  the  King,  no,  it 
will  be  turned  otherwise  ht'lore  loiii:.  which  he  repealed  severall  linii-^:  and  (iirlher  says  not. 

Svvonie  liel'ore  me  June  II"'  lOilO 

Thom:  Williams,  Councill 


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Deposition  of  Abram  Governeur  aged  about  19  years  who  deposeth  that  on  y*  G""  instant  he 
was  at  the  City  Hall  to  read  the  orders  of  the  Militia,  that  there  they  were  opposed  by  severall 
persons,  among  which  was  Samuel  1  Mynards  who  had  great  talk  there,  laughing  and  scorning 
at  the  Militia ;  and  further  says  not. 

Swome  before  me  June  11""  1690 


The  Same  declares  Isaac  Arentsen  upon  Oath. 


Thom:  Williams,  Councill. 


Deposition  of  Mauris  Van  Nidwenhingsen  aged  about  nineteen  years  who  deposeth  that  on 
the  G""  ins'  about  the  New  Bridge,  he  see  Tunis  de  Key  having  a  pistoU  cockt  in  one  of  his 
hands,  and  one  by  his  side,  and  a  carbine  iu  his  other  hand,  and  one  Hendricke  Jacobse  tooke 
the  carabine  out  of  the  said  Tunis  his  hands,  and  cockt  it  and  said  to  Jacob  Williamse  Serjeant 
of  the  Fort,  dont  come  nearer :  and  further  saith  not 

Sworne  before  me  11  June  1690. 

Thomas  Williams  Councill. 

Deposition  of  JanPeterse  Bo.  aged  about  fifty  years  who  deposeth  that  on  the  sixth  instant 
coming  by  tiie  City  Hall,  the  Deponent  heard  Edward  Taylor,  Jeremy  Tothill,  Sam"  Mynard 
and  Itobert  Alison,  saying,  he  will  have  our  prisoners  out  of  the  Fort,  and  made  two  or  three 
huzaas  along  with  severall  others,  and  so  went  towards  the  Bridge  :  and  further  says  not. 

Sworne  before  me  this  11""  June  1G90. 

Thomas  Williams,  Councill. 

Deposition  of  liOwrens  Hoist  aged  about  10  years  who  deposeth  that  on  the  G"-  instant  he 
was  at  the  City  Hall,  and  there  see  Sam"  Mynanl,  Robert  Alison,  Jeremy  Tothill  and  Edward 
Taylor,  who  said,  this  was  their  day  to  get  tiie  prisoners  out  of  the  Fort,  and  made  two  or  three 
huzaas  and  went  away.  He  also  declares  that  when  the  soldiers  canu-  to  the  house  of  Nicholas 
de  Mayer,  that  William  Palmer  had  a  pistoll  in  one  of  his  hands  and  ii  naked  sword  in  ids  other 
hand,  and  there  Dirrick  Van  den  Burg  came  out  of  the  house  of  Cornelius  Van  den  Burg  came 
out  towards  the  house  of  the  said  De  Meyer,  having  two  naked  swords  in  his  bauds,  and  set 
himself  iu  opposition  again«t  the  soldiers:  ami  further  says  lujt 

Sworne  before  me  this  ll""  June  1G90. 

I"  D.  Lanoy.  Mayor. 

Deposition  of  Joannes  Joosten  aged  about  twenty  years,  dt>poseth  that  on  the  sixth  instant 
he  was  before  the  City  Hall  to  hear  the  Orders  of  Militia  proclaimed,  and  y'  one  Robert 
Alison  said  they  would  have  the  j)risouers  out  of  the  Fort,  and  beat  alarm,  and  Ilendrick 
Jacobs  said,  ay,  come  let  us  t'etch  them  out,  and  Sam"  Myuders  said  you  caryed  our  people, 
drawing  iu  the  foot,  and  will  fetch  them  out,  and  thereupon  s**  persons  with  severall  others 
made  two  or  three  hmsaas;  and  further  saytli  not 

Sworne  before  me  this  11""  June  1G90 

Thomas  Williams,  (Councill 

Deposition  of  Coenratt  ten  Eyck,  aged  about  'M'>  years  (lc|)OKeth  that   the  sixth  instant 

he  was  before  the  VA\\   Jliill  to  hear  the  orders  of  the  Militia  proclaii 1,  and  that  .lereuiy 

'I'otliill  and  Robert  Alison  did  oppose  the  Militia  iu  proclaiming  tht^eof,  w"*  severall  Ihreatning 
words,  forbifling  them   to   proclaime,   saying  they  should   not  do  it  there,  come   ol    il  what 


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would ;  wliert'upon  the  Deponent  expecting  by  these  actions  there  should  be  an  uproar,  went 
home  to  get  his  armes,  to  prevent  the  same.  Whereupon  !ie  heard  some  huzaas,  and  came  out, 
and  saw  Brant  Schuyler,  Will:  Taylor,  Jacob  \'an  Gezell  and  .Sam"  Jilynards  run  away 
towards  the  Bridge,  saying  they  would  fetch  the  prisoners  out  of  the  Fort;  and  that  be  sec 
Jeremy  TothiU  before  the  house  of  Anthony  Farmer,  having  a  pistoU  in  his  hand  above  his 
head  ;  &  further  sayth  not 

Svvorne  before  me  this  11"'  June  1090. 

Thomas  Williams,  Councill. 

Deposition  of  Ensign  I'eter  de  Mill  aged  about  28  years,  deposeth  that  on  the  G"'  inst:  lie 
the  said  Ensign  being  sent  by  the  Governor  in  pursuing  of  severall  riotous  and  seditious 
persons,  he  see  one  William  I'ahner  standing  in  the  house  of  Nicholas  de  Mayer  within  this 
City,  and  that  under  the  door  being  shut  where  over  he  leauni,  liiiving  a  pisloll  cockt  in  one 
of  his  hands  and  a  naked  sword  in  his  other  hand  saying  that  the  people  should  stand  off,  or 
he  would  fire  on  them :  and  further  saytii  not 

Swoiiie  before  me  tliis  11"'  June  1090 

Thomas   Willia.ms,  Councill 

Deposition  of  Alherl  Clork  aged  about  29  years  who  deposeth  that  on  the  (i"'  instant  he  see 
one  William  I'almer  stand  in  the  house  of  Mcholas  de  Mayer  within  this  City,  having  a  pistoll 
in  his  hand  and  said  stand  off  &:  lurther  says  not. 

Sworne  before  me  this  1  !"•  June  1090. 

Thomas  Wh.liamn,  Ccnmcell 

Deposition  of  Adrian  Man  aged  about  29  years  who  de|)oseth  that  on  the  G""  ins'  the 
Depon' (when  the  tumult  was)  saw  one  Ablnim  and  Jesse  Kip  come  out  of  their  house  in 
amies,  and  were  met  by  tlie  s''  De|)oii>  (who  declares  that  he  had  heard  y'  Tunis  deKey  had 
railed  them)  who  desired  them  to  forbear  and  took  hold  of  Abraham  Kip,  but  said  Abraham 
said,  let  me  alone,  1  am  about  to  get  my  brother  out  of  prison,  or  words  to  that  effect.  And 
the  D.-pon'  further  declares  that  [he  saw]  Tunis  de  Key,  standing  near  the  house  of  Joannes 
Outmaii,  who  oll'eied  him  the  s''  Depon'  a  carabine,  but  he  would  not  take  it:  and  further snya  not. 

Sworne  before  me  this  ll"' June  1(;90 

Thomas   Williams,  ("ouncill. 

De|)osition  of  Will:  KIswart  aged  about  20  years  deposeth  that  on  the  0"'  instant  he  see 
Tunis  deKey  belore  the  house  of  Anthony  Farmer,  with  a  pistoll  in  his  hand,  and  one 
ilendrick  Jacobse  having  a  Carabine  ami  rested  and  iiresented,  standing  in  opposition  against 
the  soldiers  of  the  Fori :  and  furlher  says  not. 

Sworn  before  me  this  I  I"'  June  1090 

Tuo.MAs  Wii.LiA.Ms,  Councell. 

Deposition  of  Abraham  Covernier  aged  about  19  years,  who  deposeth,  that  some  time  in 
May  last,  he  the  said  Deponent  was  in  the  liieu'  Gov"  Chamber  in  Fort  William  on  a 
Wednesday  about  eleaven  a  clock  in  the  numiing,  where  also  came  one  M'  Collomear,  ("apt  of 
till'  Foot  Company  of  Ni-w  Iforhill,  having  a  sword  or  rapier  by  his  side,  in  com[)any  of  four  or 
iive  more,  one  of  wiiiuh  liud  ulao  a  sword  or  rapier  by  his  side,  (vvhieii  as  tin-  Depon'  was 
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informed  was  tlio  Wwu'  of  the  said  Company)  that  after  several!  words  between  tlie  said  Lieu' 
CioV  and  the  s"  Cottomear,  said,  that  there  were  orders  come  to  their  towne  for  choosing  ot 
Assessors  and  Collectors  for  kvying  of  a  certain  tax,  tlie  which  tax  the  s-  Cottomear  said  they 
would  not  pav  it,  saying  tiiat  it  was  arbitrary,  or  words  to  that  effect,  and  s"  Lieu'  Cov--  replied 
that  it  was  so  made  by  act  of  the  (Jenerall  Assembly  and  therefore  not  abitrary  and  that  it  was 
to  carry  on  the  war  ag-'  y'  French.  The  s"  C^ottomear  answered  that  it  was  an  unnecessary 
war  with  the  French',  and  if  the  French  had  made  some  small  outrage  or  skirmish  above 
Albany,  it  was  not  worth  while  to  make  war  therefore,  at  least  it  did  not  concerne  their 
place;  or  words  to  that  i)urpose.  The  Lieu'  CoV  answered  that  it  did  concerne  the  whole 
Province,  and  that  the  tax  was  to  be  levied  The  said  Cottomear  replied  that  they  sliould  pay 
none,  and  that  the  King  had  invited  the  Frctidi  I'rotestaiits  in  his  kingdome,  promising  them 
tiiat  their  lives  should  be  sweet  to  them;  arrogantly  (witli  his  s-"  Lieu')  affirming  the  King  iiad 
promised  to  maintain  tliein  if  they  should  want,  by  said  Declaration,  and  that  here  being  tiio 
King's  Authority,  they  did  demand  the  same,  because  they  wanted  ;  using  divers  terms  the 
words  Le  Hoy  le  veut,  whicii  they  did  denumd  divers  times,  or  such  and  Mko  terms.  At  last 
they  again  disputed  about  the  Tax,  the  Lieu'  dm'  said  that  he  would  fmd  a  way  tc  get  it, 
having  the  executive  power.  'J'lie  said  Cottomear  answered  it  that  they  would  oppose  or  resist, 
saying  that  those  tlmt  should  come  to  fetdi  it  should  fmd  it  bad  enough.  After  which  severall 
discourses  wen-  made  about  the  same  &  like  matter  by  the  said  Cottomear,  which  the  Depon' 
does  not  renuunber:  and  further  jiayth  not, 

Sworne  before  me  23  June  UIOO. 

!'■•  D.  Lanuv  Mayor. 

Cornelius  Plevius  aged  about  M  years  declares  the  truth  of  what  is  .ibove  written,  upon 
oath  swonie  before  me  this  25"'  day  of  June  U'>!tO 

UoiiEiiT  Wai.tebs  Alderman. 

Deposition  of  Capt.  Cerret  Duyckinck,  who  deposeth  y'  Tunis  de  Key  did  rise  against  the 
Militia  and  on  the  sixth  inst  found  him  about  the  house  of  Jeremy  Tuthills  (being  at  a  great 
distance  from  his  habitation)  having  a  pistoll  at  bis  side  &  one  in  his  hand  cockt,  and  a  Carabine 
in  his  other  hand  and  a  sword  by  his  side,  and  severall  women  about  him  to  stop  his  actions, 
and  Peter  Mayer  deposeth  that  he  see  the  said  Tunis  in  the  same  posture  about  the  New  Bridge: 

and  further  say  th  not.  ,  .     .„  r        ,,.„„ 

Sworne  belore  me  this  (»"'  June  l()itO 

P'  D.  Lanov  Mayor. 

Deposition  of  Abraham  (ioverneur  who  deposeth  that  on  the  (!"•  instant  he  saw  John  Crook 
beat  the  L'  CoV  Jacob  Leisler  on  the  breast,  and  when  the  said  Crook  pull"  his  hand  hack,  tlie 
said  Abraham  saw  that  the  s-'  Crook  hail  a  coopers  adze  in  the  sanu-  lumd  wherewith  he  had 
beaten  the  s"  Lieut  (ioV  and  ihe  s"  Depcm'  told  the  said  Crookc.  I  have  seen  you  beat  the 
fJoV,  who  answered,  what  would  you  do,  what  do  you  say,  threalning  to  strike  the  s"  Depon' 
with  the  B*  Adz:  and  further  saytli  not. 

tiwonie  before  me  the  (•"■  June  Hil»i» 

P'  D.  Lanov.  Mayor. 


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Pqmsitiuns  agniiut  Rohvrt  Livingston. 

ISrargarct  the  wifo  of  Akes  CoriioliBoii  aged  about  4.'j  ycarcs  biMiig  sworne,  <lopos»?th  that  slic 
about  the  iniddli!  of  iM-b'  anno  Kljg  was  with  her  huHbiiud  and  JoriH  Avcrtsen  at  tlic  house  of 
IfoluTt  Livingston,  and  that  the  Dt-pon'  at  that  time  heard  the  said  liivingstou  Hay,  that  tho 
King  saitii  tliat  the  rrineu  is  tiie  lioad  of  the  rebeils,  and  further  she  knows  not  well  whether 
she  heard  it  of  Livingston  or  of  her  husband  or  of  Joris  Averlsen,  yet  she  heard  it  of  one  of 
tlieui  three  say,  that  Livingston  also  has  said,  that  divers  English  subjects  were  gone  out  of 
Kngland  for  Holland ;  as  also,  let  him  but  eonie  in  Kugiaiul,  he  shall  there  find  such  good 
soldiers  as  he  shall  bring:  and  further  sailh  not.     Past  in  Albany  this  first  of  Aprill  KJDO. 

Sworiie  before  me 
(signed)  Jan  Jan.sh  I5i,i:i:f'Ki:ii,  Justice. 

Richard  Pretty  of  the  city  of  Albany,  (Jent.  about  ''i:!  years  of  age,  maketli  oath  n\w\\  the 
Holy  Evangelists  and  sailh  about  the  beginning  of  Aprill  1G^!»  Ifobert  Livingslon  of  Albany 
aforesaid,  told  unto  this  Depon'  that  there  was  a  parcel!  of  rebeils  goni-  out  of  Holland  into 
England,  and  that  the  J'rince  of  Orange  was  the  head  of  them,  but  that  iu'  miglil  see  how  he 
got  out  againe,  and  should  conw  to  the  same  end  as  Monmouth  did.  Signeil  iUchard  Pretty 
Sworne  in  Albany  the  L'-")  day  of  March  Itiltd.  before  us, 

J.    J5m!lN.        JoiIANNUM    PllUVODST, 

JonANNKs  Wkndell,  Justices. 

Dcixuition  agaimt  James  Eiiiott. 

Deposition  of  Thomas  Masters,  bricklayer,  aged  about  •'iO  years,  declares  that  he  wa,<  in  East 
Jersey  at  the  house  of  James  Euu)lt  coming  from  New  York  was  saluted  by  his  wile  and  asked 
him  from  whence  he  cnnie ;  whereupon  the  said  Eniott  replyed,  he  came  (iom  NewVorkcs  had 
been  on  board  the  ship  (he  Jieaver,  and  had  taken  belore  EatluT  Smith  the  oath  of  Allegiance 
to  be  true  to  the  King;  his  wile  asked  what  King;  he  the  said  Euuitt  answered  King  James, 
w"''  the  Depon'  declared  was  jiast  in  March  last.  And  further  that  Thomas  Stevens  and  Daniell 
Whitehead  was  named  amongst  others  by  the  said  Einott  to  have  taken  the  like  oath  at  the 
sami?  time:  and  further  sayth  not 

Sworne  before  nie  this  21  Eeb'.  ICh!) 

P'  D.  Lanov  Mayor. 

Ammxjmous  Letter  sent  hij    IViUuim   Xitiilln  In  Lirutcminl   (uivcninr   heislrr. 

('apt.  Li'isler 

It  has  iu>t  been  sullicient  for  yon  to  seize  their  Ma"  fortress,  but  you  have  taken  upon  you  in 
deliance  and  contem|it  of  the  iOnglish  crowne  and  iNation  to  oppress  and  im|)ris()n  their  subjeclH 
without  the  least  eoulour  of  law  or  Justice  ;  in  particular  at  this  time  to  imprison  I'nillip  French 
and  Jacobus  de  Key,  and  inasmuch  as  you  keep  them  so  close  that  their  friends  and  servants 
eann't  come  at  them,  it  may  reasonably  be  suspected  that  you  intend  to  nuirder  them,  or 
impose  some  other  vilany  your  frantiek  brain  may  urge  you  to  :  this  is  to  give  you  timely  notice 
liiai  if  yuu  do  injure  cither  ci  them  so  much  as  the  least  haire  uf  tiatir  heads,  iiiUcit  less  commit 


;^ 


74y  NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  DOCUMENTS. 

any  barbarity  upon  them,  your  Turkish  education  nmy  have  learned  you  ;  By  the  Ahnighty 
Eternall  and  most  Just  God,  who  continually  sees  your  insipid  selt-interested  and  treaciierous 
actions,  that  if  you  either  do  or  sutler  the  least  bodily  hurt  to  be  done  to  either  of  your  aboves- 
Prisoners,  there  shall  not  in  short  space  renuiin  any  thing  upon  earth  that  wears  that  hated 
name  of  Leisler,  but  either  by  poyuard,  poison,  pistoU,  or  other  sure  means,  shall  receive  the 
reward  of  their  fathers  crimes. 

If  you  take  this  good  advice,  you  may  avoid  (at  least  for  a  time)  that  imnishment  hangs 
over  the  heads  of  all  rebells,  traitors,  villains,  and  you  may  live  to  find,  nee  surdum  nee  Tiresiam 

quenquam  esse  Deorum. 

A  true  copie  examined  the  a4"'  June  1090, 

AbRAH:    GoUVEHNEaR. 


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Address  of  Keic-Yorh  McivhaiU')  to  the  Khuj  and  Queen. 

[  New-York  Kiilry,  II.  2;'.i.  ] 

To  their  most  Excellent  Maj""  William  &  Mauy  King  &  Queen  of  England  [Scotland  Erance 
®  Ireland  Defenders  of  y"  Faith 

The  humble  address  )f  your  Majesties  most  Dutiful  ami  Loyall  Subjects  the 
mercliants  Trade  s  and  others  the  Principal  Inhabitants  of  your  Matys 
Province  of  New  Youk  in  America 

Most  Duead  SovEHEinxs 

We  your  Ma'"  most  oppressed  and  abu.sed  subjects  in  this  remote  Part  of  the  World  out  of  a 
deepe  sence  of  your  great  Goodnesse  and  denuT.cy  presmne  with  hund)le  boldncsse  to  lay 
ourselves  low  at  your  Hoyall  Feet  not  doubting  to  enjoy  some  benmes  of  that  IMessed  Sun 
Shine  W*"  has  made  happy  our  native  Coimtry  in  the  Ifestauration  of  ttieir  liberties  and  religion, 
when  yet  to  our  Great  Greife  we  fmd  ourselves  sorely  oppressed  having  groaned  neare  twelve 
months  under  the  burthen  of  Slavery  and  arbitrary  Power  executed  over  us  by  the  inraged  fury 
of  some  ill  nu-n  among  us  who  have  assumed  your  Ma'"  Authority  over  us  overturned  all 
civill  power  (notwithstanding  your  Ma'>"  i'roclamacou  for  continuing  all  justices  of  tiu'  Peace 
&,')  ruling  us  by  the  sword  at  the  sole  Will  of  an  Insolent  Alien  (lie  being  none  of  your  Ma'-'" 
natural  borne  subject)  assisted  by  some  few  whom  we  can  give  no  belter  name  then  a  Uable, 
those  who  formerly  were  scarce  thought  (it  to  bear  the  mi-anest  oilices  among  us,  Severall  of 
whom  can  al.so  be  proved  guilty  of  enormous  crimes,  by  the.se  your  Ma'>*  poor  distressed  and 
almost  ruined  .subjects  are  dayiy  opprest,  being  dragged  into  Prison  into  your  Mat>'  (Juarrison 
here  by  Armed  Soldiers  and  Irons  put  on  us,  without  any  Warrant  or  Mittimus,  and  not  only 
bare  imprisonment  but  sliul  up  in  dark  noisome  Holes,  deiiyed  the  accesse  of  our  Friends  or 
any  Ifeleif  by  the  law  seizing  our  estates  without  any  Tryall  or  Convict  ion  plundering  our 
Houses  by  armed  Soldiers,  pretending  it  is  tor  your  Ma""  Service  Stopping  all  Proces,se  by  Law 
Seizing  and  opening  all  our  I..etters  which  we  eitlier  receave  from  or  send  to  any  I'arts  fearing 
least  we  might  make  our  case  knowne  to  your  sacred  Ma"'",  to  the  nianitest  ruin  of  our  Trade 


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Scandiillizing  and  abusing  our  Mini^•tt'rH  and  Rulers  of  the  lleformed  Churches  here  seizing 
y  Tfevenues  tlu-reof  so  tliat  our  liberties  are  taken  away  our  |[eliE;ion  in  great  Danger  our  Estates 
ruined  sev"  of  the  best  and  most  considerable  luliabitauts  are  forced  to  retire  from  their 
habitations  to  avoid  their  fury  to  the  utter  ruin  of  their  Families 

Wee  tI)er(>fore  your  Majestie's  most  dutiful  subjects,  knowing  your  Ma'>'  clemency  and 
Justice  is  such  as  not  to  suH'er  the  meanest  of  your  Subjects  to  be  opprest  humbly  implore  your 
Royall  protection  and  Helief,  by  sending  such  [)erson  or  orders  speedily  among  us,  as  your 
Ma""  in  your  Royall  Breast  shall  find  most  convenient,  not  doubting  but  to  share  in  those 
Princely  favors  your  Majesties  have  so  bounteously  bestowed  on  all  your  subjects.  And  we 
shall  continually  be  su|)plicants  at  the  Throne  of  Heaven  that  the  King  of  Kings  would  blesse 
your  Mat'"  with  long  life,  a  happy  reign  over  us  with  continual  victory  over  your  enemys  And 
when  too  old  to  live  to  crown  your  hoary  Heads  with  Imniortall  Crowns. 

Dated  in  New  York,  the  19"'  May  1G<)(). 


Jacoh  Teller 
Joseph  Hegeman 

ouderling  van  de  duyts  kerck 
Stuki'ei,!,  I'lKutASKo.     Als  uuderliug 
Jan  HAititi;M)i.\(|v 
W"'  'J"i;i.i,i;n,  .Junior 

LUVCAS  KlEKsriODEN 

Thomas  Ci.akke 
Miles  Foustek 

Run''  .lo.NES 

Stephen  de  Laxcey 
Rii>  VAX  Dam 
Rl'i)oli'ih:.s  N'auk'K. 

Pastor  ecctesiai  Belgiko;  in  Insula  Longa 
J.  V.  Cokti.andt 
8amevel  Mvnnaud 

GAliKHil.L  BE   HoVTEl'LX 

ancien  de  I'eglise  de  Refugiez 
Thanhs  he  Kev 
Hexuv  de  Meve); 
A  d  Pevster 
John  Ookt 


Peiretz  —  Kcclesi.e  Gallicaj  Pastor 
Jacou  de  Kev 

ouderling  van  der  Duytse  kercke 
\   W  Stuvveksanx 

W">  CliAY 

(j.   MlMVELLE 

l>    JjAVAUD 

W'h.l  Meuuett 
Phillip  Fiiexch  Jn' 
Jeuenuah  TuI'HILL 
EllENEZER  WlLLhiON 

Thomas  Wexham 
P)I{axdt  Schivleu 

deacon  of  the  Dutch  Cliurcli 

CuAUr.ES    FiODWK'IC 
JOHX   ILVKUEIUE 

Elder  of  the  French  Church 

ElIE   HoUDlXOT, 

ancien  de  reglise  de  refugiez 
W"'  Mouitis 
Isaac  de  Foihuist 

deacon  of  the  Dutch  Church. 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Lieutenant  Governor  Leider  and  otliers  to  tJte  King. 

[  Now- York  Fapon,  B.  II.,  4(V4.  ] 

Fort  William  in  New  Yorke  the  23""  day  of  June  1690. 

AFay  it  please  your  Most  Excell'  Maj''' 

Twice  have  we  in  all  obedience  most  humbly  presented  unto  Your  Majties  tlie  state  of  this 
province  by  the  Right  Reverend  father  in  God  Gilbert  Lord  Bishop  of  tSaruin  and  now  have 
adventured  to  prostrate  ourselves  at  Your  Ma""  Royall  feet  by  Major  Jacob  Milborne,  who  we 
implore  may  be  admitted  to  give  an  a"'  of  our  poore  endevours  to  serve  Your  interest  in  this 
province  and  may  receive  such  further  resolutions  and  assistances  concerning  us,  as  your  Royall 
wisdome  shall  seeme  good,  beseeching  Almighty  God  to  blesse  guide  and  preserve  your  Maj"" 
with  health,  long  life  and  Victory  and  to  reigne  with  the  King  of  Kings  for  ever,  subscribing— 

Dread  Sire 
Your  Maj""  most  dutiful  subjects 

( :  signed  : )  Jacob  Leislf.r 

Cornelius  I'luviei-,  Robert  Walters,  Gerrit  Duykinck,  Pieter  Adolf,  T'de  la  Noy,  ^^am'' 
Edsall,  Sam"  Staats,  Gerard  Beeckman,  Hen  :  Janse. 


Lards  of  the  Council  to  Governor  Slouglder. 

[  New-York  Kntry,  II.  2S2.  ] 

After  our  very  hearty  commendations,  having  had  under  consideration,  a  Lre  from  Capt" 
Lei.sler  and  others  in  New  York,  to  the  Earl  of  Slirewsbiiry,  dated  the  L>;}  day  of  June  last, 
together  with  the  Peticon  &  Memorial!  of  (\ipl"  Benj  Bhigg,  in  behalf  of  Capt"  Leisler  and 
others  calling  tliemselves  the  Councill  of  New  York,  as  also  the  copies  of  several  Depositions 
presented  bv  the  said  Capt"  Blagge,  setting  fortli  the  present  state  of  New  York,  and  Disorders 
alk-adged  to  be  committed  by  some  of  the  Inliabitants  disaffected  to  tlieir  Ma""  (Joveniment, 
and  Having  also  considered  the  address  of  the  Merchants,  Traders,  and  principall  Inhabitants 
of  New  York,  to  their  Ma""  complaining  of  preievous  oppressions,  and  praying  tlieir  Maj"" 
Protection  and  Relief  We  have  tliereui)on  ihouglit  fitt  lierewitii  to  send  you  all  the  said 
Papers.  And  w  •  do  hereby  charge  and  Direct  you,  upon  your  arrivall  in  New  York,  Strictly 
and  Impartial!^, ,  to  examin  and  enquire  into  tlie  several!  allegations  tlicrein  conteined,  and  to 
retiirne  unto  us  for  their  Maj""  informacion  A  true  and  perfect  account  of  tlie  state  of  that 
Province,  and  of  tlie  represeiitacious  and  complaints  aforesaid,  to  tlie  end  we  may  receive  tlie 
signification  of  liis  Ma"'  Pleasure  upon  the  several!  particulars  tliereof.  And  soe  we  bid  you 
very  heartily  farewc!!.     From  the  Council  Chamber  at  Wliiteliail  tlie  l?"-  day  of  Oc'  lGi)0. 

Your  very  loving  Friends 


FAi;c'oN3Ena 
Ni:wi'oiiT 


Caumaktiihn 
notti.ngiia.m 


P:  H:  GooDERicKK 
W™  Harboukd 


To  tlie  Governor  of  New  York. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:    VII.  751 

Lieutenant  Governor  Leider  ami  CouncU  to  th^   King. 

(New-York  Fopen,  B.  II.  4C8.] 

Fort  William  New  York, 

Oct'SO"-  1G90. 
May  it  please  Your  most  Excell'  Maj''' 

This  is  the  fourth  time,  we  have  in  all  obedience,  most  humhly  presented  unto  your  Mai"" 

our  duty  in  preserving  this  your  province  from  the  intestive  rage,  and  the  Foraigne  forces  of 

the  ennemies  (by  the  hands  of  the  Right  KeV  Father  in  God  Gilbert  Lord  Bishop  of  Saruni) 

in  such  capacity,  that  by  Cod's  blessing  we  have  prevented  the  first  and  have  no  reason  to 

distrust  our  security  a!>,ainst  the  other,  doubting  nothing  will  faile  us  more  then  Powder  and 

Auinninition,  which  if  net  already  taken  care  for  us,  we  most  humbly  crave  may  be  sent  by 

the  (irst,  the  particulars  whereof  are  notified  to  our  agent  Capt°  Eenj"  Blagge  who  we  trust  is 

long  since,  arrived,  Einplo  mg  your  Maj''"  gracious  countenance  unto  in  our  behalfes  to  whonie 

is  committed  an  account  of  what  fartiier  hath  passed  since  our  last,  encouraging  ourselves  in 

hopes  of  your  Maj""  gracious  acceptance  of  our  weake,  sincere  endevours,  with  an  humble 

conlidence  that  there  will  be  your  lloyall  distinction  betwixt  such  who  have  done  their  duty, 

and   others  who  still  labour  to  procure  creatures  who  will  serve  other  ends  and  purposes, 

l)raying  for  your  Victory  here  and  a  glorious  Diadem  in  heaven.     We  prostrate  ourselves  at 

your  lloyall  feete  and  are 

Dread  Soveraigne 

Your  Ma""  loyall  subjects  and  obedient  servants. 

(: signed:)  Jacou  Leisler 


P'  DE  I,A  NoY, 

Sam"  tsTAAT, 
J  Bruvn, 


Henduick  VAX  Jansen, 
Uob'  LKcorK, 
Jacob  Mauritz 


Joii :  PuovoosT. 

G    DUVCKINCK. 


/ 
Lieutenant  Governor  Leisler  and  Council  to  the  Earl  of  Shrewsbui'y. 

[Ntw-York  Entry,  II.  284] 

20.  October  1G90 
May  it  please  your  Loddp 

Our  last  acco'  to  your  Lordpp.  was  by  Capt"  Renjamin  Blagge  who  we  trtist  is  long  ere  this 
attending  His  Ma""  I'leasure  concerning  us  intending  this  should  have  waited  on  y'  honor  by 
Maj'  Milborne  who  was  called  from  hence  to  Albany  where  his  stay  was  necessary  and  the 
Kings  requirements  by  reason  of  New  Knglands  perfidy  &  disappointments  detaines  him  from 
the  designed  voyage,  praying  y''  I.odpp  to  take  the  following  acct  of  what  hath  siuce  pass""  Viz. 

That  May  1.  KiitO  was  conchuled  between  us  and  the  (ieiit"  comniissionated  for  the  Colonies  of 
Boston,  I'lymoutli  &  Connecticut  that  Boston  should  funii-sh  lOO  men,  Plym"  (iO  &  Connecticut 
135  w'*"  were  joyned  with  HX)  men  of  New  York  Province  to  march  from  Albany  against  the 
French  Ql  Canada  having  great  advantages  &'  by  the  Indian  Treaties  &  the  forces  sent  by  sea 
at  the  same  time  by  us  viz.  Capt"  Mason  a  Ship  of  20  Guns  Cap'  Goderis  a  Brigandine,  and 


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752  NEW-YORK   COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 

rnpt"  nollcn  a  81oo|)  all  woll  iipptiiiilfd,  who  attiu-kod  I'oit   KimI,  roniicrly  I'hmilfvtMl,  mid  llui 
Inhiiliilaiits  WW  uiid.T  ini  oiitli  of  alU'giaiuv  hy  Sir  ^V'"  I'iiips  dfputiiifi  a  ImviicIi  OIVuti-  ct'  tlio 
van.i<iislu-d  to  command  llu-iv  who  ivvollcd  ;  A  ivrlaiii  Ship  from   iMaiur    l-V)  Tuiim  lately 
arrived  (w"'  some  ammunieion  and  eloatliing  for  the  Soldiers)  was  taken  hy  tliem  wherein  was 
a  letter  to  the  Covern'-  of  ("amida  from  the  French  Kini;  intimatein^  tiiat  no  liirther  assistance 
eonld  he  atlbrded  them  this  y<>ar  s''  Mason  .V  goini;  on  shore  hmni  and  destroyed  their  honses 
\-  demolisiil  what  was  of  Force  taking  money  I'rison"  conveyinK  the  Booty  of  Wines,  Ikaiuly 
and    Fnrrs   in    :.>    Ketehes    (they    likewise  took   nj)on   the   Coast)    liir   New   York  W'  were 
imfortnnal.'lv  taken  hv  a  French"  \\;m\.  SoiiS<>.'""'  -  ^'""1"^  ernsing  n.-ar  l-ong  Island  making' 
some   spoile  on   Martins  Vineyard,   Nantucket    and    lUock    Island    Alarming  the   Inhahitants, 
thereabouts  haV-'  no  I'orts   if  Force.      Ipon  w"-  wee  lilted  a  snudle  Sloope  I  Cans  as  nuMi  to 
discover  them  whilst  wee  prepared  a  Ship  of  l-l  Cuns  -J  lirigandines  and  another  Sloope  with 
ahout  :Ui(t  to  pursue  them;  hul  they   having  (huie  sonu-  niischeif  (m  Fishers  Island  near  New 
London  (through  the  li'ares  and   in-prudence  of  the  I'eople  ashore)  made  their  [escape]  ere  o' 
vessells  couhl  reach  them  since  W''  we  are  emdirmed  from    lloston  \  Ifhode   Island  that  some 
were  sent  out  to  enu'age  them,  hul  proved   inlfectual  :     The  said  Mas(m  having  hrmighl  lately 
into  this   i'ort   :.'   I'iukes.   •-.'   Flyhoales.      The  afor.'saiil    French  Ship  of  1)0  Tuns,  a  sipuiro 
sierued  Ship  of  t-MIO  Tuns   and  another   Fly  hoale  yet   expected   taken  hy  ("apt"  llollen     'i'he 
lading  is  out  inemisidcrahle  cousisling  of  Fish  and  Salt  .V     at  the  isle  I'iercee  that  they  hurnl 
SO  lishiiig  Chaloiipes,  despoyling  great  (^uaulitys  of  lish. 
-       But  w'l'  leave  to  relume  to  Alhauy,      after  incessant  \  repealeil  applicoiis  from  both  Colonies 
of  i'.oston  and  Counecticntt  thai  wee  would  accept  Major  Cen"  Winlhorp  (whom  ihey  gave  an 
exiraordiuarv   Character  of  a.hling  that   all   N.'W   F.ugland  was  wrapl    up  in  him  and  wmdd 
much  inllucuce  and  encourage  the  Forces)  to  he  Command'  in  Chief  with  other  motives  and 
continued  importimities:      We  ccmsidercd  it  our  .Inly  to  comply  with  them   (tho.igh  another 
was    appointed)    concluding    it    would     highly    promote    the    s.uvic-       hut     c.mtrary    to    all 
expectation,  Bo.ston  and    I'lym"   .sent   not   a  man   with   him,  who  cauu'  commissi. uiated  from 
Comu'cticut  w"'  ah.)iil  '.0  men  hesi.les  ao  Indians  together  with  the  •-'  Comp"  hefor.'  sent  made 
thi'ir  Compic""  of  \-i'>  Christians,  wimse  entring  this  I'rovince  was  on  ih.-  :.'l"  .lidy  at  a  place 
ahout  -JO  niylcs  lr.)ni  llieTowne  of  Alhauy,  withmit   .)ne   line  from  either  of  the  Coloni.'S  to 
whonu-  Hocked  timse  called  the  convention  it  being  Sun.lay.    On  Monday  we  s.Mit  two  ollicers 
to  congratulate   him,   h."  s.-.Mue.l   I.,   slight    th.-m  crossing  the  IJiver  with  a  C.)mp»  of  Capt. 
Johnsons  men,  was  r.-ceived  with  due  r.'speet,  espying  M'^  L.'vingston  (thai  hath  b.-en  the 
Chi.'f  Instrumenl  ..f  tho.se  evills.  and  principal  a.'t.u-  in   protesting  ag- their  Mat"  Supr.'inacy 
over  this  I'rovince)  was  iish.'re.l  in  an.l  giiar.h'.i  hy  Ihe-n  of  wlunu  w.'  gave  notice  L.mg  Sine.-, 
as  also  bis  crimes,  demanding  his   IVrson,  hul    w.ue  i-.'fus.'.l.     'I'h.-  Major  took  his  bouse  for 
bis  bea.l  (^uirters,  enlertaiuing  ;fO  Soldiers  and  .)lliccrs,  placing  Ccntinells  who  challenged  the 
Crand  If.nmds  but   were  s.)on  opposed  and  scattered  calling  the   Major  to  accmmt    for  that 
presumpcon  he  I'.xcnsed   w'"  many  frivolous  Storyes,  ii)r  w^"  time  il  was  past  hy,  in  regard  of 
the  (ien"  errand  be  came  on  (press''  him  to  dispatch  his  busin.\ss  \-  perform  the  result  accor.liiig 
to  Commission  Ir.mi  Lien*  (io\'  I^eisler  for  that   pmp.i.s,",  w'Mi.' .lisput.'d  spemling  six  day.'S 
in  unprolitahle   Debates,  thereby  gaining  tinu'  t.i  give  an  a..'  Imw  he  was  pr.'v.'nted   in   his 
Design.' ;   &  .d)taine  .)nh'rs  from   Connecticut   h.)w   he  shonhl    further   pr.)ce.'d,    Livingst.uu" 
uiakimx  his  .'scap.'.  ih.v  anu.ugsl   ih.uu   in  the  m.'aue  time  s.'n.l  a  bribe  to  the  Indians  to  Slop 
their  March  being  a.hanced  from  the  upper  Countryes  w>"  a  c.msiderable  nund)cr  ol'  men,  w" 
fell  out  as  they  expected  :     The  Major  by  Liiigiing  Steps  marcia-d  to  t!u-  Ilmilskill  where  all 


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tlui  Forci'H  iiH't  dom  by  tlio  Lako  and  i\w  troulilcHoiiifNt  Het  half  way  to  Ciiiiada,  ready  to  «niil)ark, 
vvlifii  i-oiilinry  to  tlicir  liitfiitioiiH  the  iMiiJor  (liaviii^j  onlciH  not  to  paHN)  pniposi-d  givat 
(lillicultu's,  (listniHtiMj  IiIh  iiuiiiIiith,  of  wliicli  o"  wi-rc  near  KXt  &  not  sO  of  IiIh,  pleading  want 
of  Canoos,  though  wo  liavo  provt'<l  to  lh«'('onlraiy,  hut  ho  had  hi'  n-solvi'il  with  hiH  acconiplicos 
that  tlicy  Hliouhl  not  go  forward,  coniiihiining  that  hiH  own  SohhcrH  wanted  I'roviHiooM  (which 
he  had  so  onh'red)  alhhough  o'  oMicers  prelerred  him  to  |i  iii.sh  tlieni,  ht-  wouhl  not  aceept  of 
it  Peremptorily  (ori)id(hng  to  niarcli  more  then  lliirty,  wlio  witli  s(une  addition  and  IndiauH 
look  tlieir  way  over  the  Lake,  kiihng  and  lakein^;  IViHonerw  as  l-'reneh  burnt  Iti  Houses 
i)eHi(h>s  ai)undanee  of  Hay  and  Foder  sh'w  l-''.l»  Head  of  Catths  Haying'  if  the  iiad  hut  KM) 
more  doidited  not  tla^  Sinrcnder  of  Moo  IJeai  it.seif,  in  w'''  enlerprize  tliey  came  olf  with  tho 
iosNt!  of  one  Man  only. 

I'pon  Notici-  of  their  return  to  Albany  ajjaim-,  the  Ideu"  (Jovernor  post''  forthwith  to  Albany 
(lia'slioninjr  Ijicsaid  .Major  (who  miide  no  delence)  SeiMirinij;  .sevtMidl  of  the  ( 'liief  .Aclorn  herein 
failinu;  out  att  such  a  time  when  the  r>  Naeons  sent  a  >,'real  nnndier  of  Indians  to  uudu! 
TroposaJs,  wiu)  desired  their  liberty,  &.  by  I  hem  beinj,' esteemed  a  great  obligaeon  thereupon 
were  dismissed.     The   Major  on   lermes   thai   he  should    retnrni'   to  iN'ew   York  to  make   Iuh 

Defeuee  wbieh  is  not   yet   done,  neither  is  it  probable  that  I verwill:  (lint    my   l,or<l  weo 

eannott  ouul  to  give  an  account  of  a  more  tium  ordinary  Actor  herein  one  Domiiu'  Hellius  a 
tJockaran  .Minister  at  Albany  aforesaid  whoever  inveighed  against  the  I'rince  of  Orange  and 
despighted  Ills  Dignities,  u|>on  notice  of  tiiiH  happy  Ifevolucion  preached  to  IiIh  I'arty  (the 
Conveiu'ion)  the  leg.ilily  of  the  Authority  set  up  by  King  .lames,  and  that  all  the  orders, 
Commissions  &■•  granted  by  Colli  Dougan  (though  an  Irish  Pajiist)  were  autheuli(|:  and  to 
remaine  in  Force  asserting  tinit  the  present  King  &  was  not  to  sui)erintend  them  ipiestioning 
the  legality  of  his  Proceedings,  refusing  to  solenmi/.e  a  day  of  thanksgiving  for  the  deliverance, 
&  another  of  humiliacon,  shutting  his  door  when  their  Majesties  were  afterwards  proclaimed 
supreani  liord  and  F.ady  of  this  Province  lu-etoring  his  consistory  nudung  himself  Supreani 
.ludge  of  those  things,  saying  he  is  Priest,  A''vocate  and  soldier,  being  i'rincipall  of  Major 
Winthorpes  Couucill,  pronu)ling  sia-h  who  protested  against  Proclaiming  their  said  .Ma""' when 
their  onh'rs  came,  corresponding  with  the  Jesuits  in  Canada  as  appears  by  a  certain  hater 
written  by  one  of  that  Society  (wh"^''  our  Agent  tlapt"  lllagge  can  produce). 

Since  our  said  Lieu' Cov"  returne  having  secured  that  uilbiiOO  Soldiers  in  Harrison  (for 
nuiintenance  whereof  the  As.seudily  hath  granted  a  Tax  of  :t''  P  lb  to  be  levied  in  January  & 
.March  next)  the  said  Doniine  liuding  his  designs  thereby  frustrated,  hath  left  his  people  and 
shiHed  into  New  Jersey,  from  thence  to  darke  Corners  of  Long  Island  proclaiming  himself 
persecuted  for  matters  of  con.science,  when  no  other  vioh-nce  hath  bceue  ollered  than  tin- 
guilt  within  him  associating  himself  with  another  like  hini.self  Dondne  Varick'  who  for  his 
treasoiud)le  crimes  is  secured  to  answere  it  the  next  Court  of  Oyer  and  Terminer.  The  said 
Dellins  is  lied  to  Hoston  in  order  to  go  to  Kngland  having  obtained  Certificates  liom  their 
Party  to  remler  things  otherwise  than  in  truth  they  are  W''  we  hope  in  due  tinu;  to  manifest, 
to  be  m-ce.ssary  service  to  the  King  and  to  the  dovernm'  The  circnm.stances  and  particulars 
are  such  and  .so  numerous  that  we  dare  not  press  your  liOr(l|)p  with  them,  wherefore  crave 
your  liivor  and  conntenaiu-e  to  c/  Agent  aforement''  who  will  represent  [us]  hitherto  (iod  be 
thanked   We  conceive  o'selves  in  a  good  postinc  to  defend  o'.selves,  &  may  be  without  peril 

'  Itcvi'i-i'iiil  l{i;rM>i.nii:K  Vauick  wiin  mliiiitli'.l  u  fn.;  iliMii/iri  of  tliu  I'lMvimii  iif  iNiw- Vmk  mi  tli,:  ^iiili  ,ln\y,  li)8fl,  iia  iiiipiui'K 
t>y  (lif  ri'cnril  in  tlu!  iSocnUryV  utru'c  —En. 

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if  tliosi'  of  Uoslon  pros.-t-iiti-  llicir  dcsimis  ^iis  w.'ll  uivt'ii  oul )  lor  Sen  by  ("iilu-fii.  if  ollicrwiso 
wfo  imisl  mid  to  our  ('"orccs  iit  Albany,  tliiyly  lu'iiliiii;  up  for  Noluntci'iM,  mid  sludl  Inki'  euro 
to  supplyi's  of  Aniniuiiii-iou,  llio'  woo  aro  roliu'i'd  to  a  naniiw  Slock,  cousidoriiiu  iho  War,  il 
his  Mai"  lialli  nol  allroad)  or  dolli  not  Np««dily  Niipply  us  luiviug  liul  iODd"  I'owdor  in  llu<  l'"orl 
Fori  for  llio  Scrvico  of  :>;  (iuiis,  and  a  now  llallory  liolow  il  of  «'.  (iuus,  and  '.MHIO"  I'owdiM- 
for  llu> 'I'oKuo  lioinu  III  liuns,  \visliin,«  as  many  nioro  of  1('>'  in- ",' I'  t'alalior  llioso  al  (M'osouI 
lu'ini;  loo  small,  all  w''  w.-o  now  nnisl  oarucslly  oulroal  \'  l.odpp  to  inovi-  Ids  Majosly  in  onr 
bolialfo  and  as  llio  caso  riMiiiiros 

I'raviiii,'  (ioil  to  l)loss«>   llu'ir   Mai'"  and  your  Honor  i'ra\  ing  a  I'liarilaliic   opinion  of  our 


Kiuloavoura 


Wo  siiliscriln-     My  Lord 

Vonr  l.odp':  most  liumlilo  Sov" 

Jai'oii    l.l'.ISI.I'Mt 

1''    in:   I. A   Nov  IIi:miiu(1v    \a\   vi.iiiuo 

Sami  i:i.  Si-AAi'M  li'i'ii'   Li:i'«M'Kic 

.1    llvMiiNd  Jacoii   Mai  iiir/. 

(i     DuVCKlM  K  Juli:     ruilVDdsr 


ffolni   ('/<rj>j>  tt>  th<-  S,rrif(iri/  <>>'  St,ifi: 

(Ni'W  V,.tV   I'liiMlK.  II   II    <M  1 

Hiulit  lloiniralilo 

At  a  town  mo(>tiiii;  upon  l.oiiu  Islaml,  wlu-ro  ilivors  of  llio  IVoolioldors  of  llio  Towns  of 
llamslod.  .lamaioa.  I'Miisliin^  ami  Nowlown,  wcro  molt  ami  ussomldod,  to  consult  on 
111.-  lanicnialilo  stale  and  ctMidilimi,  that  Thciro  Maj""  liop'  sulijccis  lay  iiiidor; 
|)V  llio  severe  oppressions,  and  Tyranical  usiirpalions,  of  .lacoli  Leisler  and  his 
accomplicies,  it  was  desired,  liy  lli<-  freeholders,  aforesaid  thai  I'apl"  .lolin  Clapp. 
should  write  an  hiiiul.le  letter  to 'I'heir  Maj""  .S-er'"  of  State  in  all  llieie  l.ohalves 
and  siijiiifie  to  lliere  Maj""  in  what  a  sail  condilion  we  are  in  —  Nov'  7"'  l(>!M». 

Willi  all  liumlile  siihinission,  1  as  one  of  the  iiiean.'sl  (in  ahililv  :)  of  there  Maj""  loyall 
suhjccts,  heini;  soliciled  hy  the  poore  allicled  Kiiulish  iiilialulaiils,  and  resideiils  of  llie  se\erall 
towns  about  in  (Queen's  t'ounly  upon  Ioiik  Island  in  liieir  Maj""  territory  and  domiiiioii  of 
New  York,  do  presume  al  present  (llioiiuli  niiworlliy  of  sm  li  an  honor:)  to  Iroiible  your 
Lordship  implorini;  -one  speedy  relief  may  be  allorded,  lo  their  Maj'"'  inosi  diililnl  and 
Loyall  subjects  of  the  towns  amU'imiity  aforesaid,  from  the  usurped  power  and  'ryrannical 
proeeediuus  of  Jacob  Leisler  &•  his  aceomi>licies,  wlioe  led  by  there  e\liorhilaiil  wills  and 
devilish  lusls.simies  not  inllicling  all  ( inanin  r  of  J  cruellies  on  there  Maj'"  poore  subjects  as  I 
doiibl  nol  hut  lonu  ere  this  lime  llieiv  M  ij""  and  your  Lmd"'  has  in  part  hiii  informed  ol,  by 
more  ample  pens  —  hut  of  the  intist  severest  unjust  and  illegalesi  of  all  bis  proceedings,  I 
inesiime  neither  tliire  Maj""  nor  your  Lmilp  has  yett  receaved  any  intiiiialion  of  il ;  It  son 
\tz  and  !ioe  oii'iorluin! v  ■■IVini!  itsell   MMliI  now  for  aiLisinir  thereof,  which  pleilNO 


I..I..I. 


I 

••■•!! 


lo    receave    from    niv    unworlhy    hands    as    lolloweth ;  — To    reconnl    to   your   Lordi'  all    llio 


LONDON    DOCHMION'I'S  :     VII. 


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pm-ticiiiiirN  (if  iliiN  iiiliimiim  cn-iiliiivs  ai'liium  wo.il.j  nwcII  iiilo  voliimns,  nml  iih  wi'll  lyi-i  im 
iiNdiiiiHli  your  l,i.i(|i'  In  iviitl.  lln'i'.'liiri«  I  Hliall  only  Irl  y.mr  l.nnl''  knnw  llir  luini<iilaliji<  unci 
<l.'l>lnralil.-  Ntalc  \v.'t<  tliiTo  Maj""  Ii.<k<<  |ii'n|.lr  at.'  al  incmnl  in,  an<l  Hliall  la-  aN  l.ii.>r  anil 
conriNK  aN  lamMiMi-  — Know  llicn  1(1:  II. in'''"  iIiIh  Iml.l  UHnipi'iH  Tyiainiy  wan  nui'Ii,  that  Immi 
glfanrinn  and  cnllcrlinK  '•'  I''""*"'!'"  i>  ralilili- ol  lh«  woihI  na'n,  In-ailoil  liy  .1  ni    1.  uh  (li-milnto  of 

lili-  nti  <li-N|i.'nil.'  (if  loilnni'M;  an  tl kinI  wirkcd  lual  imnrrMl  nl   Ihr  nimih  of  mm  .-aii  hcc,  (lin 

rlii.'li'Nl  (ilwliicli  was  .la.oli  Mlllioain.  and  Sam"  IMwdi  ;  llii'  Im ■  a  man  lamoUH  Im  noljiin^ 

l>nl  Inlinny.  wlnnn  I  doidil  mil  linl  long  cri-  IIiIm  linii'  yoiii  l,md>'  Iuih  iricivcd  Ihr  liui'  canifliT 
of  liy  |..'llcr  liandH,  Inil  uiw  lliing  I  rannni  omil  Irllmi-  y.mr  Lm.l"'  Know,  llial  iIiim  very  .la.'oh 
Millmrn  wln.h  now  .Io.'h  H.a-  I, on!  il  and    'I'yrani/,-  over  Ih.'r.'   Ma|""  loyal!  huIii.'.Im,  wuh  mi.o 

ctaivnliMl  ol   a  .lim.'  wliiili    d.'N.T\(d   il.aln,  had    nol   nr.'al   .•!.• ncy  lim  mIicu  n   him  hv  ihoMH 

whom   chiclly  now  lice  |nTHi.iili'.s  which  uas  lor  cIi|i|iiiim    jm,!  i||.|,nin^'  ihc  KinuN  .■oiiic,   Iml    I 

HJiall   not   al    pKNi'iil    Irouhh-   Vonr  l.o.lshi' w  iih  an\   ic  or  lliat.  Imt  lo   my  |mr|MiHc     -TlifHo 

Iwo  lort'goiiiK  haHi'  villaiiiN  wilh  IJim.'  .•olli'.h'.l  Kahhli'  in  a  hai  liarotix  and  inhnmah  manner 
"•mm-  oM'r  liom  \.wv  V.ak  lo  Long  iNlaiid,  ami  lli<  r.'  .li.l  hi.ak  opi'n  |.liiml.'r  and  d.'Hiroy  llic 
hmiNCHaml  cMlal.'H  ol'  lli.'r.'  Maj'"  hoIijimIm  in  a  nioNi  rml.'  ami  liarharoiiN  iminm'r  not  ri-nardiiiK 
Ag.'  or  N.'\,  Nlri|i|iinK  imr  wiv.'N  and  daU){lili'rH  of  tlnic  w. 'arcing  ii|>arill  .•arryinK  away  with 
Ihcm  all  thai  Wii.s  porlahh'  «lioolimr  at  and  wonndinK  diviMM  |Mimv  I'.iifiliMlimiii  (:Nonii'  di't  iiiil 

' '"">  ^^  '"i'"l''d  : )  whosr  rag.i  and  liiry  yrti  Hlo|i|it  not  hearf  :   hnl  ll.'w  h.i  liir  aH  to  n.'iihi.nI.t 

om  .'MialfM  ami  oviios.'  ili.'in  lo  nail',  ii  pit'cr  ol'  'I'ynniny  y.-lt  unknown  t.i  IriMdiorn  KiikIihIi 
mdij.MiN,  not  conv  i.i.Ml  of  .rinn-  in.'ril.irioiiM  of  Hnrli  a  pnniHJnncnt  nivrinn  im  olh.T  r.aHon  lor 
III. 're  HO.'  .loi'inK.  hut  hiMiiiiNi'  w..  w.adil  not  tako  .'oininiHNioiiH  iLim  th.'  in.'l.'ii.l.'.l  Ij.n'  (o.v' 
lo  h.',-  part  ..x.'.iiiioiM'rN  ..r  hiN 'I'yrani.al  will  an.l  .x.nhitant  .•.miamln  ;  iiml.'vt.ni  an  ill. 'gal 
lax  li.anlh.'  Hi.hj.-.lH,  lio' d.'ny  ing  ..I' wlii.li  iIumv  \h  now  In  I.  p.'iHmiH  ol  iih,  in.'n  ol  Ih.'  .'liii'r.'Nl 

ami  h.'sl  .•Nial.'M  np.ni  I «  Inlainl  an-  ilriv.'ii  IVoin  .mr  h.'inKH  and  .liMp.mH.'M.M  ..I  .an  li.'.  h.d.lH j 

liu- Tyrant   Iniv.'inK  H.'i/.'.l   np..n  •  .•Mtal.'M,  .•.mn.MtiiiK  ih.in  ami   ilur.' pio.li lohiHown 

'"*"'•  ^* ''"^''  ^^''''  I'lilii'iK'.'  ami  a  hniKinn  cNpfiiation  wail. '.I  lor  Ihr  .■omi'iiiK  .d  .mr  (o.v.i* 

Coll:  Slannhl.'r.  Iml  n.'inK  lli.'  y.'ar  in  no.,  lar  Hp.'nt  an.l  n..  Iik.!\  Ii.i.hI  ..r  Ioh  .■mmMiiK  upon 
tliJN  .'oaM  IhJH  winl.-r.  w.'c  in  a  .{.•.•p  nnur  .d'  oin  miMcrh-M  ami  l.a.l  .'lai.liii.m  .lo.-  with  all 
iHiinility  piVNinn..   t<.   a.'.piaint  V.mr  L.n.h'  with   .mr  pi.s.nl    kI.iI.'   an.l   .m   oar    h.'mh.l    kni'CN 

""I''""'  ""'il'  'iia.i.M.H  Maj""  lo  .aHl  a  pr Iioiim  vy  .,|  .h'm.'n.y  an.l  ^:r.u■,^  upon  iih.  an.l  nol 

hmIHt  Ih.'rf   p.MMo  Htihj.M-tN   totally  1. 1  Im'  rnm.'.l   an.l  nmhm.'   I.y  ihrM..   mo.iHl.MH  .d'  nn-n,  whoo 

wlu'ii  lln-y  hav.'  don.>  th.ir  ntni.ml  l.i  imn.'  ih.'i.'  Maj""  hntldni  | pl...  w.'.-  Iiav.-  jomI  .'unMc  to 

LH.'av..  will  in.'vitahly  h..|ray  Hmv  Maj"M'ity.  r.nt  an.l  pi.nin.v  .d  ,\Vw  V.nk  to'  tli.'  Im.'ImIi, 

' '   '"■'"«  "''■'■  '•'  ""•  I'''"*'   ii"'aKiir.'  to  auHW.'r  lor  lli.iM..  nnin>  and  uri.'V.niM  rriniM  la-  liaH 

.•oininill.'.l  wliich  miiHl  la-  laid  t..  hm  .  liarK..,  whi<-li  will  (inc..  Iiiin  to  hIm-IKt  ntnl.-r  Calalin.'H 

maxim  (:'riif  IIIh  thai  1  liavf  dime  iiin  nol  In-  Kali'  Iml  l.y  attcmptinj^  >.'r.'ati'r :) (;r.'uJ  Hir, 

what  .an  I  xay  any  nnnr  <m  to  whiait  .an  I  a.hlr.'MN  n.yH.dr(:aK  w.dl  in  my  own  liidialli' un  thoH.t 

i""'"'  """'••  wl"'  '">v  iidnmliMl  n t.>  .1..  it  in  lln-irM  ni>xl  ami  imm.'.lial.  ly,  un.l.'r  onr  ni.r.  didl 

ami  Kia.'i.mM  (oal:)  th.^n  to  (h.ir  Maj"".mr  imrHmK  lallaMHaml  nuiMinK  .M.ilh.-rH,  wIi.h-  l.y  Vonr 
la.r.li"  h.'iiignily  niiiNt  h.v  ma.h'  m-iiNdd.-  in  what  an  unhappy  nm.liti.ai  Ih.'r.'  poor.'  Snhi.'.lH 
an-  rallim,  wliirli  d.'l.'inna  w.-.-  Im-^h;  wilh  all  poMNihh-  Imioihly  ih.i.'  Maj""  will  in  th.'t.'  j^.Mai 
tini.'  r.'.'.mnt  ami  hi.  ak  thm  h.-avy  yoak  .d  w.wm  than  Kawyplian  hondiiK.'.vN  h.mi.'  llii>  l.oril(iu<i 
ami  hiH  lll.'NN.'.l  Son  .I.-miin  ;   ^11111!  all  health  and  proHp.'rity  hmi;  to  i.'ij;n  ..v.'i  -m  an.l  .'Htaldinh 


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there  throno  in  rifthtiosiiess  and  tlie  same  God  bless  your  Lord''  and  power  upon  you  such 
a  portion  of  wisdonie  tliat  your  Councills  may  be  blest  and  all  your  undertakeings  prosper — 

Soe  prays 

my  Lord 

Your  Lord*"  most  humble  and 

most  obedient  servant 

(:  signed:)        John  Clapp. 


Governor  Shxujliter  to  the  J'Mrl  of  Nottingham. 

[Ni-w- York  Entry,  II.  «»l.] 

May  it  pU-aso  your  Lordship 

AiU-r  sixteen  weeks  bard  Passage  from  the  Isle  of  Wi,!,'lit,  the  Artb-Angel  eanie  safe  to  New 
York,  tlioutih  she  lost  'JHy  foot  of  her  outer  keel  upon  the  WovkA  of  iSermudas  whieh  wee  brought 
upon  our  Deek  hither.  At  my  eoining  hither  I  found  the  other  ships  in  whieh  their  Maties 
Sold"  &  Stores  were  arrived  two  nu)nths  before  me  and  by  adviee  of  the  gentlenu-n  of  their 
.Majesties  Council  here  had  seeiired  themselves  with  all  i)nidenee  and  eaulion  against  the 
outrages  of  (^ipt"  Leisler  who  nuiintaiued  the  Fort  against  them,  anil  refused  my  entranee 
also,  till  he  and  liis  Councill  made  Prisimers  and  the  people  with  him  about  three  hundred  laid 
down  their  amies,  and  were  allowed  to  goe  to  their  houses,  and  the  loyall  peojile  of  this  t^itty 
&  the  whole  Country  are,  by  his  methods  of  proceeding  and  daylv  threatenings,  perswaded 
that  if  the  travn  hands  of  the  Citty  and  Countries  near  had  not  come  in,  he  had  certainly 
maintained  his  Kehellion  to  the  last.  The  large  AccI  of  the  matter.  I  have  humbly  otU'red  to 
my  Lord  I'resident  to  be  laid  before  tlie  If  Honhle  the  Lords  Committee  of  the  Korreign 
riantations,  and  shall  not  fail  of  laying  before  his  Majesty,  by  your  I-odps  hands  the  whole 
proceedings  with  the  said  Leisler  &  others,  and  of  the  Cenerall  assenddy  of  this  Province  wlio 
are  to  convene  the  Nynth  day  of  Aprill  next 

I  also  liunddy  [present]  to  your  Lodpps  in  (d)edienee  to  his  .Majestys  direelioiiH  in  my 
Instructions  the  l*er.-<oiis  (ollowing  to  be  added  members  of  their  Mat"*  Council  here.  In  the 
Ifoom  of  Francis  l{aud)olt,  Nicholas  de  .Meyer,  &  .lolin  llaynes  who  were  dead  before  my 
arrivall,Tlu)mas.Iohnson,  Peter  Scliuyler,  John  Lawrence,  Itichard  Townly,  Jolin  Yumig  & 

who  arc  all  persons  of  approved  Loyally  and  Integrity,  &  will  I  doubt 
not  -hew  their  readiness  in  their  .Majestii  s  Service,  the  want  of  a  good  Setllenu'Ut  in  the 
Important  Cohuiycs  of  .New  Kngl.iud  is  a  great  Inconvenience  to  I's  here,  there  are  people 
enough  in  tlmse  Colonies,  for  any  Service  Ills  Ma''  shall  commaiul  against  the  French,  hut  it  is 
impossble  to  do  anv  thing  with  them  while  they  are  in  so  many  parts  and  Factions  amongst 
Ihemselves,  The  next  Province  ol  Conneclii'ult  w  ould,  if  his  .Ma"  JuiIkc  meet,  be  projierly 
iiiinexed   here,   and   the   iulollerable   Taxes  and   miserable   losses  by  llie  Warr  am!  confusion 

amongst    the    other    Colonies,    hath    made    III all  ready    for  His  Mat"  Commands    in 

Uuvernment,  and  tbo'   they   do    not   regard    themselves  as    they   ought,    nor    their    ageiiti 


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properly  Kpp'y-  •  liiimbly  \nuy  on  tlit-ir  l)fliiillc,  tlmt  your  Loilps  will  not  l.-t    licm  !).•  hnnifrlit 

to  utter  ruiiie,  the  loss  will  he  so  fj;re;it  to  y'  Crown    &.   iiiiiiiy  good  &  Loyiiil    p-'Noiis  iiiiioiigst 

them,  w'''  deserve  well  will  he  sullerers  in  ('ouk'hi 

1  inn 

Vour  Ia)1"  most  i'liithfull  and 

most  ohedient  Servant 

.,       ,,    ,  ^  .,      ,  II  Slouohtek 

New  Yorkc  S?"-  Mnrcli 

icai 


Sir, 


Chidk'ij  Jirooke  to  Sir  Jkolx-rt  Sunt Ii well. 

I  NL'w-Yi.rk  \'^u•n,  in.  11.  li.  J 

New  York  April  5"'   IC!>I. 


The   Ship   Heaver   (in    wliieh   1  eaine   hither)  with  one   Conipa'' of  Foot  also  y' John  and 

James  w"'  onr  stores  arrived  here  y'  u'V'  of  Jaini''  las!,  the  l".!"'  we  ca up  lo  this  Town,  ah' 

\  duyes  alter  y''  Ship  Canlerhury  arriv'd  w"'  y'  other  Hint  compa''  hut  the  Arrhaii^M'l  Man  of 
War  arrived  not  w"'  otir  governor  till  y'  !!»"'  oC  March  last  :  when  the  lirst  ships  eano'  up  to 
this  (litly  .Major  {{iehard  Injioldshy  sent  me  to  y'  litrl  of  this  place  to  recpn-sl  Jaeoh  Leisler 
pretended  (iovern'  to  ailmilt  their  Ma""  Storen  and  foreeH  into  the  l-'ort.  The  St<neH  he  was 
willing;  lo  receive  hut  refused  admittance  to  y'  Soldiers;  seemed  very  anjjry  at  the  demand  ; 
his  insolent  behaviour  soon  lei  us  know  his  dislike  of  our  Company  and  put  us  upon  our  guard 
iigaitiBt  \m  design.  The  tasi  of  |)ower  had  so  infatuated  Ihis  puny  usurper  that  he  would  not 
hear  the  l!u)uglits  of  a  supersedeas  not  with  coinuion  policy  conceal  his  rcHiMitinetil  tuwardH  uh, 
the  harhengers  an  he  judged  of  an  authority  to  which  he  nmsl  sulimit. 

We  foun<l  the  best  and  greatest  nnndter  of  the  people  languishing  under  hifi  oppreHsions  and 
now  overjoyed  at  the  hopes  of  a  (hdiverer,  the  rabh-  y'  Hett  up  and  supported  his  MaNHauello 
by  Idw  e.xample  ami  encouragem'  lre«ph'nlly  would  express  their  hatred  of  us,  insonnich  y'  wh 
durst  not  venture  to  laud  our  www  till  we  had  jirepared  some  well  allecled  persons  tif  v*  ('illy 
lo  Htaiid  ill  our  liefein-e  in  ease  he  hIiouIiI  oiler  any  violence  ag"  us  upon  landing,  this  p'fornied 
on  the  (!"'  of  Kebruary  we  bnmgbl  mir  men  on  shore  w""  as  much  caution  as  if  we  had  madu 
a  descent  into  an  Mnemies'  Country.  We  lodged  our  men  in  y'  Tnwii  House  and  anolher 
House  opposite  thereto  and  now  rejiorts  are  iiidiislrioUNly  K|)read  liiat  we  are  I'apistH  mill 
disaireelcd  persims  lied  from  Mugland,  his  soldiers  are  encouraged  to  allViml  and  threaten  IiIh 
.Ma"'"  Fmces,  the  warning  gun  lor  alarms  is  liied  twice  or  tlirici-  a  week  to  aiiiUH<'  and  no 
answer  is  reiider'd  for  it  Init,  sic  volo.  We  daily  expec(e<l  Col.  Sloiigbter  and  for  peace  Huke 
suii'ered  |)atiently  all  bis  abuses 

When  ah'  •')  weeks  had  passed  (and  no  account  from  our  (iovern')  I.eisler  was  willing  lo 
belii'Vti  y'  Seas  liiul  favoured  bin  wiidieH  and  lliiit  Col.  Shnigbler  was  drown'd,  by  tbiH  IiIm 
hopeH  are  leviveil  and  mw  be  prepares  to  act  a  Heemid  part  in  Tiraniiy  in  ord'  lo  w'"*  liiM  rablu 
are  caiii  d  into  tho  Fort  fioin  aii  \t,\x\n  of  liiis  rrovihee  &,  s.verai  fioiii  New  JurNt-y,  uiiuiiuid 


f!! 


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Canon  are  brought  to  bear  upon  the  Town  tlie  Block  Houses  filled  with  armed  men  and  the 
Cannon  that  faced  towards  y'  River  are  turned  inwards  towards  us.  These  and  the  like 
proceediufjs  forced  us  to  desire  y'  well  affected  people  to  appear  in  our  defence  and  accordingly 
a  great  many  did  w'''  gave  check  to  his  Villany  for  some  time  yet  he  impudently  commands  his 
arm'd  mob  to  stop  the  King's  Soldiers  in  going  y"  rounds  both  at  the  Fort  and  the  Blockhouses 
and  one  night  imprisoned  four  soldiers  and  a  Serjeant  and  would  not  release  them  till  ten  of  y' 
clock  y"  next  morning.  Ah'  y  niidle  of  March  he  and  his  Council  assuring  themselves  no 
Governor  should  arrive  from  England  resolv'd  to  force  our  obedience  to  his  rule  or  destroy  us 
aiul  all  that  appeared  in  our  favour  and  to  eflect  thip  in  a  plausible  manner  (after  his  usuall 
way)  he  issued  out  a  proclamation  on  the  10"'  of  March  last  containing  a  great  deal  of  fictitious 
matter  to  delude  and  strengthen  his  faction  and  this  he  caused  to  be  read  that  evening,  after 
which  the  same  night  he  order'd  his  men  in  the  Fort  at  y'  Kings  rounds  as  they  passed 

near  the  Fort.  « 

Tins  was  his  first  open  Act  of  hosiility,  the  next  morning  being  Tuesday  y  n""  Mardi  he 
sent  a  Lre  to  Major  Ingoldsby  in  w"'*'  was  inclosed  one  of  the  proclamations  published  y"  night 
before  the  substance  of  w''*'  was  that  he  declared  if  all  as  well  the  King's  Forces  as  those  that 
•ippeared  in  their  defence  did  not  imediately  disband  themselves  (as  his  words  are)  and  return 
to  their  respective  places  of  aboad  he  would  pursue  and  to  destruction  bring  them  all.  The 
letter  that  brought  this  declaracnn  was  directed  to  Major  Ingoldsby  aiul  by  the  gentlemen 
nominated  of  the  Council  (of  w'''  number  1  am)  the  words  of  the  Lre  are  these. 

Gentlemen, 

Two  hours  are  allowed  for  a  return  to  llio  pnpcr  herewith  well  being  expired  shall  proceed  in  such 
metliod  as  shall  bo  thought  neccsBnry  by  Ynr  humble  Servt 

Jacob  Leislur. 
Fort  Will :  March  17th  1090. 

Within  the  limited  time  we  nnswer'd  this  paper  in  y'  most  ])eareable  stile  we  coidd  contrive, 
but  in  vain,  we  nuist  all  suhmitt  to  l)e  his  slaves  or  by  him  be  destroyed,  he  had  not  broke  y" 
seal  of  our  answer  when  he  said,  belbre  otir  Messenger  (et.uie  w'el  go  on,  w'el  go  on)  and  scarce 
had  one  ([uarter  of  an  hour  passed  when  he  fired  a  great  shott  at  y»  kings  Forces  as  they  stood 
in  their  parade  and  made  several  siiotts  at  tlie  house  where  they  lodged  and  kept  guard  in 
hope  to  hatter  it  down  about  their  ears.  'J'hese  great  shott  were  accompanied  with  \ollies  of 
small  sliott.  Neither  men  women  age  or  se.x  were  spared  several  of  the  inhabitants  and 
soldiers  were  wounded  and  two  killed  this  action  continued  till  night  we  open  to  his  shott  and 
he  sale  immured  \v"'in  the  Fort  The  lUockhouse  w"^''  he  had  ordered  (at  the  same  time  tliat 
he  did  from  the  Fort)  to  lire  upon  us  disap|)ointed  him  several!  of  his  rable  there  being 
unwilling  to  engage  themselves  in  so  rash  an  enti'rpri/e  and  being  informed  we  designed  to 
actack  them  by  land  and  water  surrendered  that  evening  this  discouraged  those  in  the  Fort 
very  much,  all  night  they  were  <|uiet.  The  !>">  day  they  made  some  few  shotts  but  did  no 
harm  we  also  desisted  with  them  and  were  desirous  to  live  in  peace  would  he  adniitt  us,  nor 
indeed  had  we  been  incliiu'd  could  we  ho|>e  to  storm  the  fort  with  our  handfidl  of  men  but  we 
stood  still  in  a  deli'iisive  posture  every  inimite  expecting  when  he  woidd  sally  or  baiter  y'  Town 
do«n,  but  it  pleased  (Jod  to  |)revent  his  bloody  desigue  in  a  great  measure  by  y'  happy  arrivall 
of  Our  (Joveriior  on  the  lit""  who  founil  all  his  friends  with  white  ty'd  about  their  M\  arms  lor 
a  badge  of  distinction  and  their  lives  in  eminent  <langer.  This  allernoon  Col:  Sloughter 
demanded  the  Fort  three  severai  times  but  was  refused    ubuut  eight  at  tiighl  Lelsler  sent  Jacob 


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759 


Milbourn  his  Secretary  and  Tcter  D'Lanoy  (the  two  principal  instruments  of  misery  to  this 
Province)  to  tlie  Governor  to  capitulate  w"^""  two  our  Governor  thought  lit  to  secure  and  indeed 
by  that  means  broke  neck  of  Leislers  project  for  Milbourne  was  his  oracle  and  D'Lanoy  his 
great  minister  of  State  so  that  he  being  really  a  rash  blundering  fellow  became  a  perfect  drone 
his  sting  gone  and  unable  to  do  more  mischief.  Yet  he  would  not  deliver  up  the  Fort  this 
niglit  in  the  morning  he  surrendered  that,  himself  and  all  his  accomplice.':  therein.  A  Comission 
of  Oyer  and  Terminer  is  issued  to  try  these  barbarous  bloody  minded  men  and  those  laws  they 
have  so  oft  violated  must  now  do  them  Justice. 

I  am.  Sir 

Your  most  obliged  Servant 

C.  Brooke. 

April  C"-  1691. 
Leisler  and  Milbourn  having  been  indicted  for  High  Treason  have  refused  to  plead  it  is 
supposed  the  Governor  will  keep  them  for  His  Maj'>  disposall  of  them. 


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Gomrnor  Shrujhter  to  Lord  Nottingham. 

[Ncw-Vork  BunJle;  Blaie  PapiT  Office] 

May  it  please  Your  Lordship. 

According  to  my  duty  1  am  bold  humbly  to  acquaint  Yo'  Lo.  that  in  obedience  to  His  I\Ia'>' 
commamls  the  Arch  Angell  sett  saile  from  lln'  Jsle  of  Wight  for  liermudos  and  New  Yorke 
with  the  severall  ships  in  which  their  Maties  soldiers  and  stores  were,  under  her  convoy,  on 
the  first  day  of  December  last  past ;  but  tlic  great  didlculty  as  well  as  delay  in  fuuling  the  Islands 
of  Bermudoes  in  the  winter  season,  and  tiie  disasti-r  that  happened  by  tiu-  Arch  Angells  upon 
the  rock  of  Bermudoes  and  contrary  winds  alti'rwards,  retarded  my  arrival  untill  the  H)""  day 
of  this  i!istant  March,  so  that  the  three  sliipps  i'l  wiiich  the  soldiers  aiul  stores  were,  iiaving 
left  till'  man  of  warr  at  sea  without  any  direccun  or  allowance,  arrived  neere  two  nu)nths 
before  the  Arch  Angell.  The  ollicers  of  tiu)  two  foot  Ccmpanys  upon  their  arrivall  denunuled 
entrance  into  their  Matyes  fort  of  this  cilty,  to  dispose  themselves  in  the  lodgings  proper  for 
tiu!  soldiers,  and  room  lor  the  stores,  where  they  have  bin  alvvayes  lodged  and  kept  since  lirst 
the  Province  appertained  unto  the  C'rowne  of  Kngliuul,  but  was  absolutely  and  with  great 
conteni))!  denyed  iiy  one  .Jacob  la'ister,  who  for  neer  two  yeares  past  hath  taken  ui)on  him  the 
name  and  stile  of  Lieu'  (iovernour  of  this  I'rovince,  without  any  dirri  rcon  that  he  hath  slu'wed 
from  his  Matye  but  a  letter  directed  lo  ('ap' Nicholson  laic  Lieu' Governour  here,  wliich  lie 
violently  took  from  the  Gentlenu'n  of  the  ("ouncil,  of  a|)proved  integrity  iiud  loyalty,  who 
luive  alwayes  assisted  in  the  government,  and  lo  whom  the  said  letter  appertained;  ui)on 
which  the  ollicers  and  soldiers  were  forced  lo  lodge  in  the  Towne  Hall  of  this  I'ilty  and  to 
keep  the  stores  on  board  for  two  nu)ntlis  past,  and  sulll'r  miuiy  reproaches  and  reflecciins  from 
the  said  l,eisler  and  his  complices,  who  daily  insinuated  by  wrileing  and  discourst'  to  tile 
people  especially  of  the  Dutch  nation  that  they  were  come  from  the  late  King  James  and  forged 
tlieir  comniicona  niid  wen^  4'neinyes  to  King  William  tiud  iiueen  Mary.     Upon  which  Coll; 


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Dudley  &  the  other  gcntlement  of  their  Matyes  Council,  except  two  who  were  still  without  any 
reason  assigned  kept  in  prison  for  above  a  yeare  past,  niett  together  in  the  Citty  and  laboured 
by  all  nieanes  to  dispose  the  people  to  a  better  understanding  and  assurance  that  they  were 
here  in  obedience  to  his  Matyes  commands  and  daily  expected  the  GovernourR  arrivall,  and 
should  be  willing  that  Leisler  should  remaine  in  possession  of  the  Fort  since  so  he  was  resolved, 
untill  then.  But  this  would  not  quiet  the  matter  hut  they  perceived  every  night  irom  all  parts 
armed  men  in  troops  drawn  within  the  Fort,  and  severall  hundred  of  biisiiels  of  Hour  and 
oUier  provisions  seized  and  carryed  into  the  Fort,  and  daily  t!-— ulr.ings  in  wiiteing  aswell  as 
by  words  given  against  the  gentlemen  of  the  Council  the  .  md  soldiers;  which  was 

greatly  to  tlie  terrour  of  the  loyall  citizens  and  good  subjects  verall  Countyes  adjacent. 

The  Military  oHicers  of  the  Citty  and  parts  neer,  niett  att  seven.!.  ..nwa  and  a|;,/ly(  d  tliemselves 
to  the  Gentlemen  of  the  Council,  praying  tiint  tlie  near  towns  might  draw  in  the  Train  Bands 
to  cover  and  secure  the  stores  and  forces  from  the  violence  every  day  threatned,  aswell  to  them 
as  to  the  Citty  ;  which  (as  those  in  the  Fort  said )  should  he  beat  down  about  their  ears. 
And  while  this  was  in  doing  Leisler  put  out  his  proclamation,  saying  amongst  other  things  that 
this  was  a  Province  that  neither  Major  Ingoldsby  noi  them  under  his  comand  ought  to  tread 
upon,  and  the  night  after  discharged  from  the  walls  upon  the  rounds  of  their  Matyes  guards, 
and  took  three  of  them  prisoners.  Whereupon  the  Gentlemen  and  OlHcers  upon  the  only 
account  of  self  preservation  allov  ed  the  Train  Bands  to  take  arms,  and  in  a  few  dayes  there 
were  about  five  hundred  of  the  Countrey  came  in  to  their  assistance,  against  about  three 
hundred  that  were  now  got  into  the  Fort,  &  behaved  themselves  with  great  caution  and 
obedience  to  their  Oflicers;  and  the  (ieiUlemen  of  the  Council  gave  Leisler  notice  under  their 
hands  that  they  intended  nothing  but  their  own  and  the  Cittys  security  from  violence.  All 
which  notwithstanding,  upon  Tuesday  the  l?""  instant  lieisler  from  the  Fort  discharged  a 
great  shott  at  the  guards,  and  was  answered  from  the  Blockhouse  att  the  other  end  of  the 
Citty  that  luld  with  him,  and  immediatly  many  more  great  and  small  shott,  some  of  which 
passed  through  the  stone  walls  of  the  house  where  the  guards  were  kept,  wounded  one  of  the 
King's  soldiers  and  about  seven  other  of  the  inhabitants,  and  one  was  slayn.  During  which 
time  the  guards  nor  the  Train  Bands  stirred  from  their  posts,  but  the  Blockhouse  soon  failed 
them,  submitted  and  laid  down  their  arms  and  went  to  their  houses.  Ami  in  this  posture, 
may  it  please  yo'  Lo.  was  the  Countrey  when  1  arived  and  was  visited  by  the  Gentlemen 
of  the  Council  on  board,  and  the  winds  not  allowing  the  King's  si  ip,  1  came  instantly  to 
towne  in  the  pinnace,  and  at  the  Towne  Hall  in  the  [iresence  of  the  i  uple,  published  their 
Matyes  letters  patents  for  the  (Government,  took  the  oat  lis,  and  administred  them  to  the 
gentlemen  of  the  Council  except  Coll:  Bayard  and  M''  Nicolls  who  were  deteined  prisoners  as 
above,  and  sent  imnu'diatly  to  demand  entrance  into  the  Fort,  that  those  said  (ientlemen  of 
the  Council  should  be  dismissd,  and  that  Leisler  should  ri'uder  himselfe  to  give  an  account  of 
the  late  troubles;  but  was  refused  three  several  times  and  so  delayed  untill  next  day  ;  but  the 
people  that  were  drawn  into  the  Fort  to  his  assistance  by  degrees  forsaking  Leisler  and  iiis 
Council,  the  next  day  the  soldiers  opened  the  Fort  gate  and  Leisler  and  his  Cheife  olHcers 
were  made  prisoners,  and  to  (juiet  and  settle  all  matters  1  have  thotight  by  advice  of  the  Council 
to  a|i|)«int  a  Speciall  Court  of  Oyer  and  'i'erminer  wherein  tenn  Gentlemen  of  approved 
integrity  and  loyalty  and  personally  unconcerned  in  the  late  troubles  are  commiconated  as 
Judges,  who  are  appointed  to  sitt  the  next  week  for  the  tryall  of  the  prisoners;  who  1  hope 
and  doubt  not  will  deale  in  tlie  matter  with  all  care  and  justice  for  qtiieting  of  tills  their 
Matyes  Province  ;  and  the  issue  of  the  tryalls  I  hope  siiortly  humbly  to  lay  before  yo'  l^o. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:    VIII. 

I  nm  bold  also  humbly  to  offer  to  Vo'  Lo.  the  very  unsteady  and  sad  estate  of  the  neighbour 
Provinces  of  New  Knj;laiid,  who  for  want  of  their  Matyes  comands  in  government  are  left  to 
very  great  disorders,  and  his  Matyes  loyall  subjects  amongst  them  greatly  dissatisfyed  as  not 
being  willing  to  submit  to  any  such  arbitrary  and  ungrounded  imputacons  as  are  upon  them ; 
severall  of  wluun  luive  already  appjyed  to  me,  tho'  1  have  not  been  here  yet  a  week;  tho'  not 
in  such  forme  as  is  meet  to  be  offered  to  Yo"'  Lo.  yett  assuring  me  that  his  Matyes  commands 
in  government  will  have  a  joyful!  reception,  wlumever  tliey  sliall  be  known,  and  that  they  are 
very  unliappy  and  heavily  taxed  beyond  all  that  luith  been  in  times  past,  by  tlieir  present 
Masters.  The  neerest  Colony  of  tiiat  part  to  tliis  governnumt  is  Connecticutt,  originally  in 
tlie  late  Duke  of  Vorkes  I'atent,  and  beginns  scarcely  thirty  miles  from  this  Citty,  in  which  if 
1  might  be  honoured  with  tiu'ir  .Matyes  coninuuids  I  should  not  doubt  but  that  tiie  government 
thereof  might  be  soon  setled,  without  any  furtJier  charge  to  tiie  Crovvne.  The  two  Jerseys  on 
the  Southward  are  in  sou)t!thing  a  better  j.jsture,  and  the  proprietors  of  them  in  England  have 
desired  Coll.  Dudley,  the  first  of  their  Matyes  Council  here  to  inspect  and  manage  their  affairs, 
wiu)  is  very  capable  of  their  trust,  but  will  do  notiiing  tlu'rein  without  I)is  Matyes  direccon  ; 
wiiicii  1  am  hmnbly  of  opinion  may  do  well,  if  Vo"'  Lo.  shall  soe  judge,  untill  they  may  be 
annexed  unto  this  Province  or  otherwise  as  his  Miitye  shall  command. 

Their  Matys  commands  for  the  government  here,  are  very  acceptable  to  their  good  subjects, 
and  by  advice  of  the  Council  I  have  given  warrants  for  the  meeting  of  the  Assembly  upon  the 
ninth  of  Aprill  next.  There  is  some  uneasyness  in  the  matter  of  the  Revenue,  which  is  said 
was  granted  in  consideracon  of  certaine  jjriviledges  and  laws  offered  to  his  late  Matye,  whic 
were  refused  and  the  Heveiiue  only  enforced;  but  1  hope  the  Assembly  will  shew  their 
obedience  in  continuing  the  Uevemu-,  and  again  humbly  lay  before  his  Majesty  their  desires  of 
what  may  be  proper  of  those  laws  and  concessions  fornu'rly  offered,  of  which  1  shall  humbly 
give  Yo""  Lo.  account. 

The  people  of  the  severall  parts  are  daily  comeing  in  to  show  their  readyuess  in  their  Matyes 
service  and  all  care  is  taken  that  the  oiHcers  civiil  and  military  are  of  the  most  loyall  jiersons 
in  the  severall  Countyes:  The  Citty  of  Albany  hath  been  in  a  long  expectacon  of  the  French 
attacking  them,  and  the  Maquas  sonu'tinu's  unsteady  and  doubtfull,  and  I  intend  forthwith  to 
dispatch  one  of  the  foot  Companyes  tliither  for  the  security  of  that  important  jdace,  untill  I 
can  come  thither  my  selfe,  and  shall  in  a  short  tiuu'  send  one  of  their  Matyes  Councill  to 
j'.oston  to  demand  the  records  of  this  I'rovince,  the  man  of  warr  sloop,  and  the  gunns  brought 
fi-om  rema(|uid,  according  to  His  Majestyes  direccon,  ami  to  see  what  nuuiherof  the  remaining 
iidiahitants  of  the  County  of  Cornwall  can  be  got  together  to  returne  !o  their  places  there, 
that  the  lishery  may  goe  forward  again  which  is  totally  lost  in  that  part  and  will  not  be  againe 
very  secure  without  a  frigott  upon  the  coast,  aswell  as  some  (()rliliiation  on  shoare.  The 
whole  country  fiom  Penoujuid  to  Delaware  is  extreamly  hurt  by  the  late  ill  managed  and 
fi-  lilless  expeilition  lo  Canada,  which  hath  contracted  lourl\  ihousaud  i)oimds  debt  and  ahout 
a  thousau<l  men  lost  by  sickness  and  sliipwrack  and  no  blow  struck  tor  want  of  courage  and 
coutluct  ill  the  Ollicers,  as  is  universally  said  and  heleived  ;  and  I  know  not  how  it  caiin  be 
better  while  the  comitrey  is  in  this  disunited  and  distracted  frame,  and  altogether  without  his 
Matyes  unmands  for  goverumeni,  none  knowing  who  is  to  command  nor  who  to  obev.  1 
hiinibly  [>iay  that  Captain  Hicks  may  be  directed  to  abide  here  to  secure  the  Coast  from  the 
l'"rcuch  I'rivateers,  untill  he  may  he  relieved  ;  and  the  like  necessity  there  is  of  another  frigott 
ill  the  Buy  of  Boston,  where  the  French  did  what  they  pleased  the  last  yeure,  to  the  great 

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discmirngonuMit  of  tlio  trade  ;  which  I  doubt  hath  not  hciMi  (hily  n'pvesciitod  to  Yo'  I^o.  by  the 
pri>s»>ut  riders  there.  1  limnbly  beg  pardon  tor  this  tedious  airounl  to  yo'  I,o.  aiul  pray  that  it 
may  be  connnuuieated  to  the  Kighl  Honorable  the  Lords  Couuuittees  of  Korraign  I'huitations 
nnd  humbly  pray  to  be  aceounted 

Fort  William  Henry 

March  the  2(1"'  lliDl. 

May  it  please  Yo'  Lordship. 

The  dela^  of  the  passage  by  Virginia  allows  me  time  further  to  acquaint  Yo'  I-o.  that  the 
Court  of  Oyer  and  'IVrniiiu'r  have  proceeded  to  the  tryall  and  condenmac.m  of  Capt.  Leisler  and 
eight  others  of  ids  accomplices,  and  copyes  of  tlie  records  of  their  tryalls  is  inclosed.  I  have 
thought  best  to  reprieve  them,  unless  any  insurreccc'.n  of  the  people  necessitate  their  exccniion, 
untill  his  Miilves  pleasure  be  known,  which  I  lonnbly  desire  Vo'  Lo.  liivour  in.  The  loyall  and 
best  part  of  tiie  conntrey  is  very  earnest  for  their  execccon,  and  truly  their  exorbitaiu-e  is  such 
that  if  souie  of  them  doe  not  sutler,  the  people  here  will  In-  greatly  hardened  in  ollering  at  tin- 
government  at  anytime.  If  his  I\l;ilye  sludl  please  to  grant  his  pardon  for  all  except  .lacob 
Leisler  and  .Jacob  Milbourne  it  will  be  a  favour,  and  all  care  shall  be  taken  of  their  estates  to 
be  at  his  His  Miitys  disposall,  tho'  some  of  them  arc  .scarce  worth  anything.  1  Innnbly  pray 
that  I  may  have  his  Matys  comands  ri'ferring  to  them. 

1  have  also  enclosed  the  address  of  the  assembly  ot^this  Province,  iu)w  sitting,  which  I  pray 
may  be  hund)ly  presented  to  his  Matye,  and  1  hope  the  assend)ly  will  in  all  things  doo  their 
duty  for  the  support  of  the  government  and  advance  of  the  Uevemie  and  security  of  the 
country  against  the  Fn-nch  and  Indians.     1  am 

Your  Lordships 

Fort  William  Henry  nu)st  dutifull  &  obedient  servant 

the  (!'•' of  .May.   lOltl  (signed)         H.  Hlougutkb. 

To  the  Wight  Hon''" 

Daniell  Karle  of  Nottingham 
Principall  Secretary  of  Statu 

Humbly  present, 


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Gorenior  Sloiiijhtci'  to  th(    Coi/iiiiitU'e. 

I  S.w-Y.irk  llnlry.  U.  iW.  ] 

May  it  please  your  Lod|>|)S 

In  all  bund)le  Duly  and  obedien<'e  to  your  I,c,dps  ("onimand  signified  by  your  letter  ol'  thi^ 
l?'*  Oct'  Ki'JO  I  have  examined  and  imiuired  into  tic  Allcgacions  contained  in  the  address  from 
the  Merchants  Traders  and  Principal)  Iidiabitanis  of  New  ^'(•rk  to  their  Majesties  and  do  find 
them  severally  true  and  that  they  ha\e  been  very  modest  in  their  Kclacon  1  have  sent  herewilli 
A  Copy  of  the  memoriall  with  an  answer  thereunto  annexed  I  am  very  well  salislied  of  the 
truth  thereof,     And  have  subjoined  to  both  a  Uclacion  concerning  Jacob  f.i-islcr  »!»!  ■■'■¥  his 


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lioliaviour  towartls  llicir  Mat"  l-'orccN  anivrd  lu-if  and  must  lii>n>;  loavc  to  add  tlial  during  my 
aliscnco  llir  Major  Did  ia'havi'  iiiinsi'llo  \v"'  inucli  piiidciico  and  Di.scrfcion  and  nniko  it  \\\h 
wlioliu'ari'  Id  prevent  IdoodnluMl  and  had  lie  no)  lieen  ciivered  hy  liie  Militia  lliirt  plaec  liad  lu-en 
too  liolt  lor  liini.  I  wilh  joyrnlly  reeeived  aniongNt  tlieni  I  lind  those  nu'n  against  whom  tlio 
Deponitions  were  sent  to  he  the  |)riiu'ipal  and  most  loyid  men  of  tliiH  plaee  whom  Leisler  ami 
Milhourne  did  fear  and  tiiereloie  grievously  o|)pn'ss.  Many  that  (bllowed  heisler  are  well 
enough  all'eeted  to  tlu'ir  Mai'"  (iovernnn'Ut  hut  Ihrongliignoraiu-e  were  put  upon  to  dti  what, 
they  did  and  I  believe  it  llio  (-iieif  IJingleadeiM  he  nnide  an  example  the  whohM-onntry  uuiy  htt 
(|uii>ted  which  otherwim)  will  he  hard  to  do.     I  am 

your  l.odpp' 
New  Vmko  Most  liiithfnl 

May  7.  I(>!H  &,  JVIosI  (H.edient. 

Serv' 

II V   St,oitiinTiat. 


Aiis'irrr  to  tlh'  Mi iiinriiil  jiri.ti iitnl  Ay   i'tijitain    Jildijiji    Id  tlti<   h'iinj. 

t  Ni'wV.irk  II.   r.  IV.  11.  A.  'ill  1 

An  answer  to  the   Meiiioriall 

The  matter  alledged  therein  seenis  verry  wide  ol'  the  truth,  hecause  ('ii))t.  Nicholson  and 
others  then  of  the  Councell  appointed  hy  aiiliiorily  of  the  ('rowiie  in  the  niiintli  of  March, 
long  heti.re  any  knowU'dge  of  the  late  happy  l{e\ oluciai,  had  lakeii  care  (Im-  the  providing 
iiiaterialls  Cor  repairing  of  the  h'orl  att  New  \'orke,  and  the  Cilty  fori ilycal ions  were  devidcd 
into  eipiall  sluires  according  to  the  number  of  y*  Militia  Coinpanyes  in  the  ( 'illy,  who  were 
allotteil  to  finish  their  shears,  hut  it  was  very  reiiiarkahle  that  every  Coiiipany  in  llie  towiie 
had  compleated  their  sheares  of  the  forlilicacniis  evcepi  Cap'  I.eisler's  ('ompaiiy  who  did  not. 
linisli  till  about  It  or  ■!  weeks  alter  that  bee  had  sei/ed  the  l''ort  to  himselfc,  and  wli  'ii  they, 
the  s''  Leisler  and  his  complices  had  seized  llieire  .Maj""  forlresse  and  stores,  under  coiiller  Si. 
pretence  of  their  Maj""  service,  t'  ey  where  applyeil  to  their  owiie  defence,  iku'  can  it  appeaie 
by  any  word  or  uecon  of  (lapt.  Nicholsim  during  his  abode  here  thai  he  had  any  dislike  to  h'' 
ltev(duc('in,  or  the  least  dissatisfaction  to  their  present  Maj''"'"  persons,  govermn'  or  interrest. 

l-'or  the  greater  quiet  and  satisliiction  of  the  pei)|ile  the  sai<l  ('ii|it.  Nicholson  admitted 
detachments  of  the  Citly  Militia  and  desired  y"  assislaiice  of  the  severall  coiiiilyes  of  j  * 
Province  aswell  for  their  councell  and  advice  as  llie  coimiioii  defence  to  walcli  and  ward  in  llie 
l''ort,  w'^  gave  occasifMi  to  ('apt.  i.eislcr  and  others  his  aUcllois  (all  men  of  meane  liiilli, 
sorded  education  and  desperate  fortunes)  hy  iiillamiiig  the  jieople  with  idle  and  ilii|iri>babl(' 
stories  and  fals  suggeHtions,  whilst  ('aji'  Nicolsiai  and  others  <il  (he  ('ouncell,  assisted  with  y* 
Mayor  &■  Aldermen  of  the  Cilty  and  Miiilia  Ollicers  of  ,lie  i'rovince,  all  I'roleslaiils  and 
princ'pall  freeholders,  were  at  the  ('ily  Hall  I'onsulliiig  for  the  peace  iV,  piescrvacdii  of  the 
coun'ry,  to  expell  y*  (iarris(Mi,  force  the  keys  from  ('ap'  Nicholson,  and  aHsuniiMl  this  military 
pi-.>i!T  ever  their  Maj"*'  mibjectH  of  tliis  I'rovince.      Which  point  being  «i>  lar  gained,  the  h-KKor 


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rl   H 


idl 


ami  moaner  sort  of  tlie  people  beiiip;  overawed  by  the  strenirtli  of  tlie  Fort,  wliere  oasely 
imUiced  to  choose  sueh  a  Committee  as  they  were  directed,  for  the  coiitirmacon  of  the  accons 
of  y'  said  Leisler  and  others  his  fohowers. 

The  Gentlemen  of  the  former  Coimcell  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  the  Citty  were  not  maJ.e 
actjuainted  with  any  order  or  proclaniacon  for  proclaiming  tlieir  Maj"'"  in  this  I'rovince,  hut  on 
y*  contrary  upon  rumor  of  such  orders  being  come  to  the  towne,  they  sent  to  Leisler  and  others 
to  enquire  of  the  truth,  but  could  have  no  certaiiu=  iuteiligeuce  from  them;  and  what  aversion 
possibly  could  be  discovered  in  those  ])ersons  to  'riieire  Maj""  prosperity  and  accession  to  the 
Throne,  their  Letters  to  y'  Secretarys  of  iState  uppon  the  first  newes  of  the  Ilevolucon,  their 
educacdii  and  constancy  in  the  iJrofession  of  y'  Protestant  Helijjion  &  c(mtinuall  atleclion  to 
the  Knglish  Crowne,  may  suthciently  evidence,  and  the  journalls  of  their  j)roceedings  in  those 
times  apparently  declare. 

The  Mayor  and  Aldermen  where  not  suspended  but  remained  mitill  the  u-suall  time  of 
election;  nor  did  any  of  y"  ])ersons  couliu'd,  in  any  manner  oppose  their  Maj""  interest  or 
the  Itevohicon,  but  where  all  of  them  of  the  Protestant  religion,  well  atU'ctcd  to  their  Maj"" 
persons  and  govrm',  and  tiu'  empire  of  the  Knglish  crowne  in  these  parts. 

The  inhabitants  otf  the  Province  were  tlir  from  uiulerstaiuling  His  Ataj""  letter  to  be  directed 
for  Cap'  Leisler,  or  that  any  powers  or  authorities  therein  contained  were  given  to  him.  Tlie 
letter  was  not  openly  communicated,  but  when  divers  of  their  Maj""  good  I'rotestant  and 
faithfull  leige  subjects,  priucipall  freeholders  of  the  Province  desired  of  Capt.  Leisler,  who  had 
surreptitiously  got  the  sam,-  into  his  owne  bauds,  that  they  might  either  have  coppy  or  heare 
y'  same  read,  that  they  might  i)ay  all  duty  &  obedience  to  t!u>ir  Maj""  orders  accordingly, 
they  were  not  only  denyed  the  same,  but  dismis.sed  with  menaces,  contemjit  and  rude  language. 

No  reluctance  or  resistance  in  the  least  was  ever  showiu-  or  of'ered  to  their  Maj""  goverum' 
in  the  Province  but  it  was  received  with  a  hearty  and  mumimous  content  ami  generall  joy  and 
gladnesse,  and  the  only  opposition  that  ever  was  made,  was  against  the  numifest  innconal  and 
iutollerable  violence  and  oppression  of  Jacob  Lt'isler  and  his  faction  ;  whose  religion  before 
those  times  was  as  uiuu-  ouutable  and  obscure  as  their  birth  and  fortunes  ;  by  wi.ose  occasion 
the  mines  of  8canechti  ..ae  and  other  depredacons  of  the  French  and  Indians  happened,  and 
unto  wliom  the  same  wholly  is  attributed. 

Severall  of  theire  Maj""  protestaut  leige  subjects  being,  without  any  reason,  kept  strict 
pri-soners  in  the  Fori  to  the  rcgrett  aiui  amazement  of  the  greatist  |)art  of  the  inhabitants  of 
the  Province,  some  of  the  most  c(Uisiderable  persons  in  a  nuxlest  &  p<'act'able  nianui  -,  witiuiut 
any  amies  whatever,  applyed  thcm.selves  to  Capt.  Leisler  and  civily  desired  the  prisoners  might 
be  delivered  upon  bailc,  but  were  disturbed  by  Leislcr's  sou,  wlio  came  running  upiion  them 
with  a  drawne  swoord,  and  divers  other  armed  men.  Wliereupcm  sundree  of  tli,'ir  Maj"'"  good 
subjects  were  seized  imprisoned  ami  without  any  <'ourse  or  solenniity  or  law,  fiiu'il  and  kept 
in  durance  during  the  will  &  ])leasur'   ;>!'  the  said   Leisler  and  his  companions. 

Concerning  tlie  quartering  and  iii.soience  of  the  ("ontry  jieople  in  the  Ciity  of  New  Vorcke, 
the  truth  is  verry  much  abused,  for  they  were  all  caelled  in  by  Leislcr's  command  and 
quaertered  by  his  orders,  and  the  abuses  and  robberies  by  them  committed  were  notoriously 
and  exceeding  grievious  to  their  Maj""  good  subjects. 

Tl'.e  notion  of  t!ie  Dutch  jilott  cannot  lie  applicable  to  Leisler  and  iiis  adherents,  the  much 
greater  part  of  Albany  \\'''  wholly  consist  of  Dutch  people,  ami  all  the  men  of  best  repute 
for  religion  estatte  and   integrity  of  the  Dutch  nacon   throughout   the  whole  Provi'ue  having 


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nUvnifa  bccii  nianil'ostly  against  Leislcr  and  liis  society  in  all  tlicirt«  iiicgall  and  irrcgnlar 
proceedings. 

I  Find,  that  Jacob  Ficiseler  a  man  of  desperate  Ibrtnne,  anibitio'.isly  did  assiinie  unto  liiniselfe 
the  title  ol  1/  (JoV  of  tliis  IVovince  of  New  Vorke,  and  chose  u  coiincel  of  y*"  meanest  and 
most  abject  conmum  people ;  made  to  himselfe  a  liroad  Scale  w"^''  he  called  y""  Scale  of  y" 
Trovinc  ',  with  y*"  usnall  annes  of  Kings  of  Kngland,  and  atVixed  the  same  to  some  unluwfnil 
graur.tn  of  land  within  this  I'rovince;  and  connnissionated  under  y  same  Justices  of  y*'  Peace, 
in  whose  hartes  were  mischeife.  Me  constituted  Courts  of  Oyer  aiul  Terminer  and  tryed 
sevcrall  subjectls  for  pretended  treason,  murther  and  other  crinu-s.  Ho  taxed  and  levyed 
monney  uijou  iheir  Mnj"  subjects  to  llu'ir  grievous  oppression  and  L'rcal  impoverishm'  When 
lie  wanted  more  monney  for  his  occasions,  lu;  tbrcebly  'obbcd  and  spoiled,  brok/»  open  doors 
and  locx  were  he  guissed  it  was  to  !)e  (bund,  &  carryed  away  to  y'  valine  of  sonu^  thousands 
of  pmnuls  in  monny  or  goods;  and  ill  this  ng"  the  best  Protestant  subjects  in  the  I'rovince- 
Ile  impris!>ned  w!iom  he  feared,  without  any  other  cause  than  that  their  integrity  to  y 
i'rotestant  ini;'rcst  aid  fidellity  to  tlu-ir  Maj"*-"  became  a  terroire  lo  him;  some  of  them  after  a 
tedious  confignm'  without  colloi.r  of  law  he  whipt  and  branded,  and  somt^  he  kept  in  duresse 
80  long  as  he  held  y""  fort. 

Uppon  y'  news  of  Major  lngoldes')y's  arrival  with  their  Maj""  lorcea  under  his  comand,  the 
s"'  Leiseler  fortihed  and  reunited  himself  in  y"  Fort  with  such  persons  (as  wel  from  the 
neighbouring  Collonyes  as  \a  this  Province)  w'-o  were  knowne  to  be  of  principles  contrary  to 
y'  interest  of  y  Crowiie.  Wiien  y""  Major  c mu'  to  i\'ew  ^'orkc,  he  made  great  preparations  iw. 
if  he  were  to  hohl  out  a  long  siege,  and  night  and  day  was  taking  [in]  tlonre  beefe  porke  &c.  mi 
great  qiumtityes.  Notwith.staiuling  the  Maj'  &  y'  rent  of  y  gentlemen  commissionated  f'om 
theire  Maj"'"  gave  him  that  satisfacti(m  to  show  their  connnissions  and  told  him  y' Ooverii'' 
Slaughter  was  uppon  his  way  coming  hither,  that  they  were  come  hither  to  defend  and  protect 
the  country  and  y'  he  would  lodge  his  men  in  y'  fowne,  and  siid'er  him  to  hold  y'  Fort  till  y' 
Gov"  arrival! ;  this  did  not  ansure  his  ends,  his  iuipacieuce  became  y  greiiter,  he  sent  out  his 
incendiaryes  all  over  the  cou'itry  and  neighbouring  Collonyes  to  bring  in  ayd ;  at  length  fired 
uppon  y*  Majors  rounds  and  tooke  three  of  them  prisoners,  and  at  last  declared  open  warr 
against  the  Maj'  and  all  that  would  adhere  unto  him,  and  discovered  as  black  and  desiierate 
designes  as  can  be  thought  nppon,  gave  orders  to  y' blockhouse  (a  'ortilication  at  y*  opposite 
coriu-r  of  y'  Citty  where  he  had  a  strong  guarison  comn^anded  under  him,  bv  one  of  his  L" 
iSra/.ier)  to  sutler  no  soldiers  nor  others  to  appear  armed  before  y'  same,  and  if  otherwise  to 
fire  at  them  ;  said  he  would  do  y'  same  from  y"  Fort,  and  at  length  contrived  to  sally  out 
n|)pon  y'  towne  and  kill  all  y'  should  be  Ibuud  in  the  streets  or  elswhcre  in  arnu's,  and 
accordingly  or<lers  and  a  sign  was  given  to  y"  i$lockh,)use.  He  shott  a  karman  through  the 
shoulder  being  in  sight  of  y'  Fort  with  his  kart  loaded,  aiul  refusing  to  carry  his  load  thither, 
and  kill'd  the  karniMus  horse;  tired  great  gunii  throw  sevenil'  houses  of  the  Cilty,  particularly 
throw  the  house  where  he  understood  their  Maj""  souldiers  and  anunuiii'.'on  was  lodged;  kill'd 
one  .losiah  Urown,'  an  old  s.uddier,  oiu  negroe  and  wounded  i.  great  many  subjects  in  y'  streets. 
He  had  10  or  i7  buUetts  in  y'  fire  l{ed  hott,  to  (ire  y'  lovne  wilhall;  and  had  iu)t  y<"  guilty 
consciences  of  his  weak  followers  smote  tlieru  u|)(in  y''  (iov"  arrival  (if  he  could  have  ell'ected 
it)  he  had  cei  of  not  only  their  Maj"''  souldiers,  hut  every  one  y'  were  assisting  Iheui  in  their 
detiMice,  'I'he  noy/e  ami  shouting  y'  followed  uppon  y""  (iov"  lauding  (  being  come  in  y'  pinnus 
by  the  back  side  of  Nntten  Island )  made  the  hearts  of  the  followers  to  devide ;  he  three  times 


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n'  , 


1    *:• 


denyed  to  surrender  the  Fort  to  y'  Gov',  but  at  last  a  cotifussion  falling  upon  liin  followers  lie 
was  forced  vrith  his  Sec"^  Milborne  and  others  of  desperate  intentions,  to  surrender  tiieniselves 
ai'.d  become  prisoners.  Leyseler  and  Milborne  did  shew  great  stubhornes  upi)on  their 
arraignment  and  were  mute ;  wiiereupon  tiiey  were  condemned.  Many  of  y*^^  people  of  tliis 
Province  have  bene  debauched  with  strange  prineipels  and  tenetts  concerning  governm'  and  are 
not  easie  to  be  rooted  out.  New  England  has  had  a  great  share  in  this  trouble  and  in  poysoning 
of  this  people.  Many  here  of  considerable  fortunes  and  knowne  integrity  to  the  Crowne  of 
England,  whose  lives  and  fortunes  have  almost  bene  shippwrackt,  are  uneasy,  thinking  it  will 
never  afterwards  be  safe  for  them  to  live  in  this  Province ;  nor  can  their  lives  or  fortunes  ever 
be  secure,  if  such  men  do  survive  to  head  an  ignorant  mobile  here,  nppon  occasion.  And  if  some 
example  be  not  made  of  such  criminalls,  to  future  generations,  especially  they  having  committed 
bare  faced  and  open  rebellion  against  tiieir  Maj""  autiiority  here  publisiied  and  declared  and 
his  officers  and  souldiers,  sent  imediatly  from  their  Majesties,  their  governm'  can  never  be 
safe  in  these  Collonyes. 

( Indorsed)  "  N.  York  1G91. 

"  AnsW  to  Blagge's  Mem" 
Dup"' 

[Tlic  ftbovp  documont  was  oriiiinally  in  two  pnrtd,  an  nppcnrs  hj  thp  drnfta  in  Xrw-Ynrk  Colonial  Mnnmcripts,  XXXVII., 
where  the  first  part  is  untitled,  "  An  Answer  tu  the  Meiuoriiill."  Tlie  second  part,  coinnicnoiri);  with  the  first  paragraph  of 
t he  preceding  paije,  ia  in  HayardV  handwriting,  and  endorsed,  "A  Narrative  in  answer  to  their  Matyes  Itc  of  I.eisler  Ac." 
They  seem  to  liave  been  siihaequenlly  atlaelieil  together,  and  were  laid,  in  this  shape,  on  tile  'J"lli  of  April,  Iti'.ll  before  the 
t'onneil,  according  to  the  following  entry:  "A  Memoriall  of  the  Ijitc  Occnrronecs  at  New  Yorke  was  rcmi  and  another 
I'aper  Conteining  an  Answer  thereunto  from  Mr  Bayard  and  Mr  Nieolls."  Nnc-York  Council  Minutes,  VI.,  20. —  Kd.] 


Colonel  Sloitghter  to  the  Committee. 

[  N'cw-Tork  Entry,  II.  S!I6.  ] 

S' 

Through  Infinite  Mercy  I  am  arrived  in  good  health  at  New  Yorke  we  sett  sayle  the  29"" 
November  from  Cowes  in  the  Isle  of  Wight  witli  a  fair  wind,  but  we  are  run  iiground  the  iie.xt 
day  about  Tenn  in  the  morning  and  lay  tlieir  untill  four  in  the  Erening  expecting  the  iShip  to 
Bulge  every  moment,  but  so  it  plea.sed  Cod  immediately  after  the  firing  our  (Juns  from  y" 
forecastle  to  signifie  our  distresse,  and  ordeis  given  to  lighten  the  Siiippe,  her  head  was  seen 
loose  and  we  cleared  and  saylled  wilii  a  lair  wind,  wee  made  the  land  of  Bermudas  upon 
Friday  night  of  February  the  wind  blowing  very  hard  but  towards  Evening  became  Calme 
otherwise  we  had  all  perished  for  betwi.xt  Eleven  and  Twelve  in  the  night  we  strucke  Seaven 
times  upon  the  llockes,  but  beyond  ail  hopes  got  cleare,  the  next  day  wee  came  up  so  neare,as 
to  give  signes  for  a  Pilott  which  came  off  to  us,  and  the  next  day  got  into  tiie  harbour  but 
struck  upon  the  Barr,  whereby  we  lost  thirty  seven  foot  of  her  false  keele,  which  sworn  in  a 
few  dayes  beside  the  Sliipp,  we  knew  not  then  what  to  do,  to  do  anything  for  the  Sliipp  it  was 
impossible  in  that  place  and  to  Sea  I  was  resolved  to  go,  considering  the  People  of  New  York 
were  in  great  distress  and  the  Kings  Stores  &  Peonle  lelt  us  {alltliough  we  were  Ignorant  how^ 


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y  sliipj)  niiglit  prove  wlicii  we  canic  to  Sea)  Soe  that  after  three  weeks  fr!top  nt  Barniu(his  wee 
set  forwards  for  New  York  where  after  six  weeks  passage  we  cunie  to  an  Anehor  ahout  six 
leagues  'listaiiee  from  y*^  narrows  y'  Is"'  of  Mareli  &  the  next  day  CJoll  Dudly  and  some  others 
eanie  in  a  Briganteen  on  board  us,  I  purposed  not  to  goe  to  the  Town  l)efore  tlie  Maim  of 
Warr,  but  understanding  the  distress  the  inhabitants  hibour  under,  I  went  up  in  the  Sliipps 
Pinnace,  where  1  found  all  in  Annes,  neere  four  hundred  men  canu;  out  of  the  (^ountrey  for  to 
defend  the  Citty  &  their  Majesties  Stores  and  Forces  against  Leisler  who  inul  raised  neere 
three  Hundred  men  and  fortilied  the  Fort  against  them,  declaring  by  Publick  Declaration; 
them  in  all  'L'raitours  Papists  and  King  James  men  and  that  we  were  sent  to  betray  the 
(Country  to  the  French  &  not  only  denyed  theire  Majesties  OtVicers  the  Fort  but  Comitted  open 
Hostility  upon  them  by  sallying  out  of  the  Fort  and  taking  their  men  prisoners  and  shooting 
their  C'entinells  from  their  Posts  ;  fireing  of  Great  Shott  through  y»  Houses  where  their  guards 
weare  kejjt  and  upon  Tuesday  the  17"'  March  Leisler  gave  orders  to  kill  any  that  appeered, 
and  to  encourage  his  men  fired  tiie  first  great  Shoot,  after  w"^''  tiieir  were  Two  sliott  dead  in 
the  Streets  and  seventeen  wounded  and  neere  a  thousand  Shott  sent  from  the  Fort  tlnit  day  ; 
upon  my  arrival  I  immediately  caused  the  Towne  Hall  Bell  to  ring  according  to  Custom  to 
give  notice  for  the  people  to  come  there  where  I  caused  my  Patent  to  be  read  J'ublickly,  tooke 
the  oaths  appointed  and  swore  so  many  of  y"  Council  as  were  at  liberty  all  else  l)eing  there, 
Save  Coll  Smith ;  1  then  sent  Major  Ingoldsby  to  demand  the  Fort  to  bee  delivered 
immediately  and  those  of  the  Councill  which  were  detained  to  be  sent  to  the  Board,  both 
demands  hee  refused,  pretending  he  knew  me  not,  neither  would  he  own  any  Governor  without 
orders  under  the  kings  owni  hand  directed  to  him,  yet  that  night  he  sent  one  Stoll  who  had 
seen  me  in  England  to  satislie  him  whether  I  were  the  I'erson  who  was  said  to  be  ajjpoynted 
(iov'  of  this  Place  when  he  was  in  England,  Stoll  came  and  veiwed,  he  knew  me  to  be  the 
J'ersou,  I  then  sent  and  made  a  second  Demand;  but  received  for  answer  the  Fort  was  not 
delivered  upon  such  easey  Termes  neither  would  he  deliver;  I  then  resolved  to  send  no  more 
messages  but  sent  to  iiasten  the  man  of  Warr  to  moore  as  close  as  possibh-  and  resolved  as 
soon  as  that  could  be  done  to  attacque  him,  but  befort;  any  was  made  Leisler  sent  his  secretary 
M'  Millbourne  and  one  De  la  Noy  to  capitulate  with  me  but  instead  of  entering  into  a  Treaty 
1  presently  secured  the  Commissaries  w"'  a  resolution  to  have  proceeded  against  them  began  to 
desert  that  night,  and  sent  to  desire  that  Major  Englesby  might  speake  with  them  in  the  Fort, 
according  1  sent  him  attended  by  his  companies  with  orders  that  Leislers  men  should  ground 
their  armes  and  quitt  the  Fort  and  to  seize  Leisler  and  his  Councell  and  bring  them  Prisoners 
before  mee  and  their  Mat'"  Councill,  the  Orders  admitted  of  some  Debate  before  they  were 
obeyed,  but  most  of  the  men  grounding  their  Amies  and  marching  according  to  my  orders  the 
Major  seized  bis  Prisonners  and  brought  them  before  mee,  whom  1  straightway  committed  and 
upon  the  20  March  by  advice  of  the  Councell  I  issued  a  Commission  of  Oyer  &  'J'erminer 
for  the  Tryal  of  Leisler  and  his  Councell  ten  were  indicted  for  murther  &:  Treason  and  six  of 
them  pleaded  and  were  found  guilty  but  Leisler  &  Millbouriu'  Refused  to  plead  but  received 
sentence  of  Death  with  the  other  y'  Records  of  the  whole  I'roceedings  are  sent  you  with  these, 
certainely  never  gn-ater  villains  lived  as  by  other  papers  will  appear  to  you  Lieut'  VVildbore  is 
dead  I  have  commissioned  one  liaiicaster  Simms  in  his  steade,  Ik;  is  one  that  came  from  Engl'' 
with  us  a  good  Soldier  and  dilligent  in  his  husiiu'ss  therefore  pray  he  may  be  allowed  I 
receaved  ('omniand  from  the  Lords  of  the  Committee  for  Trade  to  constitute  M'  Graham 
Recorder  of  this  Citty  and  Attorney  Generall  before  he  came  M'  Pinhorne  one  of  the  Council 


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NEW-YOUK  COlA)NIAL  MANUiSCIUPTS. 


had  lU'sired  in  i  ouiu-il  llu>  I'laci^  of  Uccordcr  \v''  at  tin-  iv(iut'.st  of  llic  rest  Ihcn  in  Coimcil 
was  granted,  and  one  Newton  noniiiiatod  Altorni'V  not  knowing  tlif  least  of  M'  (Jraliants 
preti-ntions,  and  tlie  atliiiivs  calling  for  n  spt'cdy  sctlli'nicnt  of  Ollicors  in  order  to  the  (jnieting 
the  people  however  if  it  hee  their  Lodshipps  pleasure  tliey  shall  he  readily  obeyed,  1  ealled  an 
asseinhly  who  sett  downe  the  nintlj  of  Aprill  and  hope  they  will  made  sueh  sjjeed  with 
necessary  matters  that  1  may  go  for  Albany  the  next  week  where  I  understand  ail'aires  are  in  a 
bad  posture  being  in  danger  to  loose  the  Mohox  Nation  to  the  Freneli ;  our  neighbouring 
Colonies  of  Conectieutt,  and  Kast  Jersey  are  in  as  bad  condition  as  this  was  every  day  they 
are  crving  for  releif  and  defence  from  their  oppressors  and  other  dangers  they  are  apprehensive 
of.  Copies  of  iheir  addresses  come  with  these,  One  going  to  Mermuda  was  like  to  be  of 
pernicious  consequences  both  to  us  all  that  were  sent  from  Kngland  and  the  people  of  this 
IMacp,  S'  I  am  nmch  solicited  to  execute  the  condemned  but  am  residved  lirst  to  know  their 
Mat'"  Pleasure  if  l)y  any  other  meanes  I  can  keep  the  pei)i)le  ipiiel,  1  have  inclosed  in  the 
Hox  with  my  Lord  .Nollingham  Lrcs,  Ifeiiorl  in  the  several  matters  referred  by  the  lUght 
Honble  y'  Lords  of  tiie  t'ommille.- of  Koreigu  IMantaeons  to  me  vi/.t  Mr  Leislers  papers  M' 
Cortlandls  Accf,  Mr  Craliams  cballeug  of  Debt  upon  the  ('ollecl(Us  OlVuv.  The  hasty  passage 
of  the  J'ost  to  Nirginia  will  not  allow  us  to  transcribe  ttie  Accts  of  Assembly  who  are  yet 
sitting  to  the  Heveime  passing  w--''  shall  humbly  oiler  by  the  next  conveyance  and  doidit  not 
hut  thr  Heveniie  will  in  a  very  short  lime  sui>ply  the  charge  of  the  tlovernnu-nl  I  have  written 
lo  mv  Lord  I'resideut  aggreable  to  the  address  to  pray  lliat  the  next  I'roviuces  of  t'onnecticnl 
and  the  Jerseys  may  be  added  to  this  (JovernmenI  for  the  better  defence  and  support  of  each 
otlier  And  hnmbly  pray  your  assistance  therein  w'''  I  shall  gn'alfully  acknowledge;   I  am 

Sir 
New  York  ^  "'  '"'"*^  lMnnl)le  Serv' 

Mav  7'"  Hilt  I  H  Si.oi<iiin.:H 


'  ~F"i 


(iiiViiiHir  Sloiiijliti  r  Id  tin    Piiki  nf   lialloii. 

[  N.'W-Vork  C>|N'ra,  II    Ml    III  ) 

May  it  please  Your  Crace 

'I'he  |)arliculars  of  the  condition  I  found  this  and  some  of  the  neighbour  colonies  in,  I  liave 

humbly  laid   bi'lme  Vo'  (irace   by  M'  lll.itliwailt'  and  shall   not  dare  to  gi\e  i v  trouble  then 

in  ull  humililie  lo  make  lender  lo  you  of  my  obedienc  ami  lailhfull  Hervize  and  lo  iinplm-e 
your  protection  tor  myself  and  powerliill  assislaiice  lor  ibi'  support  and  settlement  ol  this 
place  of  New  Vorke  and  adja<ent  t'ollonies  whose  distraclioiis  are  such  thai  nothing  but  rume 
can  bee  expected  if  imt  timely  prevented  liy  settling  (ioverment  amongst  them 

Major  Knglesby  and  myself  humbly  begg  Vo' (iiaces  l''a\or  thai  Lauclolt  Simms  maybe 
conlinned   Lienemianl   instead   of  Lielleimaiil   Witdboar  w  ho  d\  cd  al  scii  ;  Simms  came  over 

with  the  Major.  I is  a  soldier  and  ipialiiied   in  every  respect  ;  all  present  alliiires  here  have 

a  had  aspect  bolh  in  relalimi  lo  our  enemies  _\'  Kieiicli  and  our  ilillerences  alt  home  occasion.'<l 


I 


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by  V  niiHcurriagt'H  nnd  iiisoloiu-icK  of  IamsIci'm  (iovi'iiu',  but  UuhI  in  (i,„l  t„  |„i„g  ,,11  into  a 
poHluiv  of  iU'iVm'v  awainRt  y'  connnon  Kniniio  and  of  peace  at  homo  t.i  acconipliHh  both  wliidi 
nothing  Hliali  be  wanting  in  Yo'  Grace's 

nioHt  failhlull 

^^•^  ^'"•■'^"  &  most  «b.Miiont  Hcrvant 

May  y  7"'  10!) I.  II    s. 

ToIIiH(iimo 
Jolni  Duke  of  Uollon. 


I 

I 


(formior   linulstrxt  to   Lord  Xotliinjhani. 

I  New  KliKlniHl,  V.  NIB.  J 

Wight  Ilonoi'abh>. 

May  it  |>U'aHe  Y«'  Iii»nl|i8. 

We  liad  (he  honour  of  reeeiving  IIIh  Maj"-- niuiandH  of  I  he  :i(t"' April  KIOO.  forwnnh'd 

ai)oul  eight  dayeH  since  by  the  lion Henry  Sh)nghler  Kn(|'  (iovern'  in  Cheile  ofTlnMr  Maj"" 

Province  of  New  Yorke,  Cor  delivering  unto  the  k-'  (Joverno'  Sloughler  or  to  Nueh  as  Hhouldbe 
appointed  by  him  to  receive  the  Hinn..,  the  Ifecor.ls  of  that  Province,  the  great  gunuH  [...hniging 
to  IVum.piid  Fori  that  were  brought  to  lloslon,  and  one  of  the  HJoopH  huill  at  the  puhlick 
charge  while  the  ColonyH  of  New  Yorke  and  New  Knghmd  were  united.  In  .)hKervance 
whereof  we  have  caused  I  he  Ifecords  to  be  delivere.l  and  givn  <.rd..r  according  to  bin  .lesini 
that   the  great   gun..  i)e   in   a  ready uesse  t.)  he  .lisposed  of  m  he  shall  a.lvise.     Ah  to  the  sloop 

we  are   hunddy  bol.l   io  oHer  that  His  Majesty  has  b« nnsinfornn.<l,  lor  we  are  not   advised 

that   there  was  any  sloop  built  at  the  puhli.k  charge  while  the  Cohmys  .d  New  Knghnni  and 

N.'W  Y..rke  w.-r nted,  neither  is  there  more  than  oiu-  here,  ami  that  built  soin. nsideralde 

lime  before  New  York  wan  annexed  to  these  Colonys,  and   is  the  sanu^  which  transported  S' 

'••''"' '  ^'"''•"''  "'•""■'■  ^^ '""  '"■  ^vnit  to  take  ,n  that  I'rovin.c  j  t ther  nloop  we  understand 

was  set  up  by  order  (d  S'  KdmumI  Amiros  in  the  I'n.vime  of  Maim- and  bnmgbt  Io  Mosl.m  hut 
a  little  tinn>  hclore  Imh  removal,  and  not  htled  up,  tl...  builder  having  her  in  his  owm»  cuHlo.ly, 

""•'  ''•"*■  ""  h'<lar...l.  unpai'l  (or  her;  which  M'  I'sher  the  Treasurer  likewise  inCormed.    A 

private  person  who  had  dishursi  cousulerably  lor  the  riggin  and  other  materialls  hehmging  to 
her.  for  the  securing  his  owne  .lishursements,  purchased  her  (d  the  builder,  paid  him,  and  had 
his  bill  .d-  sal.,  h.r  her,  and  afterwards  sohl  her  to  the  present  government,  who  dispalcht  her  lor 
Kngland  the  last  year  with  .'xpresses  to  his  Majesty,  ami  sb.'  is  m>t  yet  returned. 

This  our  Agents  will  he  able  hilly  to  set  Corth,  so  that  shoul.l  that  winch  remains  he  disposed 
to  iiMother  I'rovince  it  wouhi  greatly  prejudi.e  'I'lieir  Maj"" service  in  these  partn  at  this  present 
Juncture:  However  shall  submit  to  and  rest  in  Ills  M.ij""  lurlher  pleasure  therein,  when  he  is 
triiely  inlcuincd  in  this  matter. 

We  make  lurther  hold  to  inlorni  yo'  l.ordf  (d"  the  preHenl  Hliite  oC  this  Their  Maj""  Colony 
with  relerenee  unto  the  warr,  and  the  hand  of  Cod  that  has  gone  h.rth  against  us  in  epidemieal 
contagious  sicknesiteH  lor  nmre  than  the  space  of  one  y.ar  past,  which  has  greatly  distressed  tu. 
Vol.  in.  i>7 


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tho'  thro'  mercy  in  Rood  measure  now  stayed ;  and  we  arc  informed  that  the  French  of  Canada 
are  likewise  distressed,  having  had  no  supplys  iirrived  to  tliem,  and  are  in  expectation  of  an 
attack  to  be  made  upon  tiiem  by  the  English  ;  the  Indian  enemy  in  the  beginning  of  tlie  winter 
last  past  made  some  overtures  for  peace,  insinuateing  that  the  French  (who  have  proselyted 
most  of  them  to  their  religion)  greatly  instigated  them  to  proseoite  the  warr,  and  they  liad 
suifered  great  losse  and  were  desirous  of  peace.  They  were  discourst  by  some  gentlemen  sent 
from  hence,  who  agreed  with  them  to  a  Cessation  of  Armes,  until  the  lirst  of  this  month,  and 
appointed  then  to  have  another  meeting  with  their  Sachems,  and  they  have  ever  since  forborne 
any  acts  of  Hostility.  Our  Comissioners  have  been  lately  with  them  at  Wells,  the  place  agreed 
upon  for  the  meeting;  but  some  of  theire  Cheife  Sachems  not  ai)pearing,  and  those  that  came, 
not  bringing  in  all  the  captives  according  to  former  engagement,  they  promised  to  performe  it 
in  the  space  of  twenty  dayes  next,  and  within  that  time  to  oiler  some  proposalls  to  the 
Consideration  of  Their  Majesties  government  of  this  Colony,  and  of  New  Yorke  and  to  forbear 
all  acts  of  hostility  nntill  they  shall  hear  from  them  ;  of  which  we  have  advised  Governour 
Slonghter  and  shall  considt  him  in  that  matter.  We  -re  making  preparations  for  our  defence 
against  the  attacks  of  the  French,  by  repairing  and  strengthniiig  the  fortifycations  and  garrisons 
in  the  sea  ports,  and  shall  use  our  utmost  endeavours,  by  Cod's  blessing,  to  repell  them, 
should  they  make  any  attempt,  having  been  seasonably  supplyed  with  arms  and  Ftores  of 
araunition  by  our  ships  that  arrived  from  F-ngland  in  tiie  winter.  No  late  intelligence  has 
arrived  here  from  Phigland  whereby  we  might  be  given  to  understand  what  his  Maj""  j)lea8urc 
may  be  for  setling  the  government  of  this  Their  Maj""  Colony.  We  humbly  beg  Yo'  Lord'" 
lavourable  aspect  upon  our  Agents  in  their  solliciting  of  that  matter  and  to  assist  their  speedy 
disn'ission  so  soon  as  His  Maj"  shall  be  graciously  pleased  to  give  orders  and  direction  in  that 
matter.  Praying  for  Heaven's  blessing  upon  Their  Maj<'sties,  iieurtily  wishing  Yo'  liord'''" 
prosperity  are  bold  to  subscribe  ourselves 

1{,'  Hono"'" 

Their  Majesties  loyall  &  dutilull 
subjects  and  Yo'  Lord'"'**  very 
humble  Servants 

Sm:  llnADsriiKKT  (!ov' 

in  the  name  of  the  Couneill. 


Boston  in  New  England 
May  b""  1«!»1.— 


To  tile  Hight  Hon""  the   Karl 
of  Nottingham,  Their  Ma"" 
Principal  Secretary  of  State. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    VIII.  77I 

Pro})o,<^ition.s  of  tlie  Christian  Moluiwhs  to  Gov&iiior  Slomjiiter. 

[Donnl  or  Trade  Pupon,  New  York,  III.] 

Propositions  made  by  the  praying  Indians  of  the  three  Tribes  or  races  of  the 
Macjuass,  to  His  Kxeihincy  Coll :  Henry  {^laughter  Capt"  Gen"  and  Gov-^  in 
Cheife  of  the  Province  of  Novv-Vorke  and  the  Honourable  Councill,  and  to 
the  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  the  Citty  of  Albany  in  the  Citty  Hall  the  2G"' 
day  of  May  1091. 


Direc'k  Wessels  Recorder 

Jan  Becker, 

Kvert  Banker, 

Claes  Uipse, 

Jan  Blecker, 

Gerrit  Wyerse, 

Eghbert  Tennise.  Aldemien 


Present  —  His  Excell"'  the  (Jovernour 
Coll:  Joseph  Dudley 
Coll:  Thomas  Willet, 
Coll :  Stephen  \  an  Courtland 
Capt"  William  Pinhorne 
Will"-  NichoUs 
Major  Peter  8chnyler  Mayor 

Brother  Corlaer, 

We  Macpiase  of  the  three  races  or  Tribes  of  our  Conntry  being  praying  Indians,  are  come 
to  see  you  and  are  glad  to  see  a  Gov''  come  from  our  great  King  of  England  ;  we  are  sencible 
of  the  great  hazard  and  danger  you  have  undergone  to  come  to  us,  and  if  any  of  your  Men 
dyed  upon  the  voyage  by  the  cold  season  of  the  yeare  and  badd  weather,  wee  desirts  that  the 
tears  for  their  death  may  bee  wiped  oil",  and  that  you  may  not  be  troubled  or  grieved  at  it  but 
look  upon  us  with  a  good  and  clear  eye,  meaning  a  good  heart.     Give  three  fathom  of  wampum. 

Brother  Corlaer,  Wee  are  extreandy  rejoyced  to  see  your  ExccU"''  and  the  (ientlcmen  of  the 
Council  safe  arrived  iiere  and  to  see  tlie  Mayor  and  Aldernu-n  conviend  with  you  in  this  house, 
wee  ure  not  commissionate  by  the  Sachims  of  our  Nation  to  treat  of  publick  alliiirs  but  being 
praying  Indians  and  your  children,  think  ourselves  obliged  to  congratulate  your  safe  arrival  iu 
a  speciall  manner,  and  bid  your  Excell'''  heartily  welcome,     do  give  a  Beaver  and  an  Otter. 

Father  Corlaer,  Wee  are  extreanily  obliged  to  your  Kxcell'J'  and  do  returne  you  our  hearty 
thanks  (()r  restoreing  to  us  our  Minister  Dom'  (iodeuridus  Dellius,  we  were  verry  sorry  that 
he  was  forced  to  leave  us  in  the  bite  troubles,  wee  hope  that  your  Excell'J'  will  for  the  future 
take  an  especial!  care,  that  we  may  be  instructed  in  the  Christian  Keligion,  for  the  weake  and 
faint  setting  forward  of  that  greate  worke  hitherto  among  us,  has  occasioned  our  Brethren  to  bo 
drawn  out  of  our  Country  to  the  French  by  their  I'reists.     Doe  give  a  Beaver  ami  an  Otter. 

Father  Corlaer,  We  do  againe  congratulate  your  Kxcell''''  safe  arrival,  and  are  gbuhl  to  see 
you  and  the  Mayor  and  AUiermen  convened  together;  our  earnest  recpiest  and  <lesires  is,  that 
you  will  take  great  care  we  may  be  instructed  iu  tiu' Christian  Heligioii  ;  we  are  fully  resolved 
to  settle  ourselves  at  Tionoiuh»roge'  (a  place  W>  miles  above  Albany)  and  pray  that  we  may 
have  ministers  to  instruct  us  as  well  as  the  French  send  Preists  to  instruct  their  Indians; 
yea  they  are  so  zealous  in  tln'ir  way  that  they  send  their  l»reists  to  tea<h  the  Imiians  (piite  to 
Dionondade  wh""  is  ;tOO  Leagues  above  Canada.     Doe  give  two  Beavers. 

Fatiu-r  Corlaer,  The  (Jreat  (iod  of  Heaven  has  opened  our  eyes,  that  we  disceme  the 
diderenco  betwixt  Cliristianity  and  Paganism,  and  by  the  uu'ans  (iftbe  authority  here,  we  Imve 

'  Now  fcnuwii  as  hirt  iiiiiiii  r,  MantgoiiiiTy  countj-,     r*e*  .Vi «■)>.(<   iu,  um-ma, <,  Ui,>tuiy,  »t.i.,  lit.,  \mi. —  Kii. 


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partaken  of  that  benefitt  to  be  instructed  in  the'  Religion  of  the  Great  King  of  England  that  is 
the  Protestant  Religion,  wherein  we  are  instructed  iilready.     Doe  give  two  Beavers. 

Father  Corlaer,  We  would  make  your  Excell'^  a  considerable  present,  that  we  are  able,  we 
are  soldiers  and  do  present  you  with  that  wherewith  we  adorne  ourselves,  when  we  go  out  to 
warr  (that  is  a  Pouch  made  of  Porkepine  quills)  and  desire  tbat  your  Excell'^  will  be  pleased 
to  accept  of  that  ornament  as  come  from  your  Children. 

a  true  Copy  examined  p' 

Rob'  Livingstone. 


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Anmver  of  Govei-nor  SImighter  to  ths  Christian  Mohmvhs. 


r      ird  of  Trade  Papen,  Ncw-Tork,  HI.  ] 


His  Excellency's  answer  to   the  propositions  made  by  the  Maquase   praying 
Indians.     Albany  the  20"'  day  of  May  An"  1G91. 


Present — His  Excell''''  the  Gov' 
Coll :  Dudley 
ColhWillett 
Coll :  Cortlandt 
Capt"  Pinhorne 


M'  W™  Nicholls 

P.  Schuyler  Mayor 

D.  Wessells  Recorder. 

Jan  Becker  & 

Evert  Banker  Aldermen. 


Children.  I  am  heartily  glad  to  see  and  receive  so  many  of  the  praying  Indians  who 
acknowledge  themselves  Children  of  the  Govern'  of  the  Great  King  of  England,  i  shall 
always  account  them  as  such,  &  treat  them  accordingly. 

I  was  very  well  pleased  that  Dom'  Dellius,  your  Minister  was  still  at  Boston  not  yet  removed 
out  of  the  Country  whome  I  sent  for  and  came  to  me  at  New  Vorke,  and  was  willing  to 
returne  for  your  sakes.  I  hope  1  have  already  [so  well]  provided  for  him  here,  that  will 
encourage  his  attendance  upon,  and  puting  forward  of  that  good  worke  in  his  hand,  but  above 
all  incouragm"  I  recommend  your  obedience  and  observance  of  his  Ministry  as  the  greatest 

im  contented  at  your  settlement  at  the  place  called  Tionondorage  as  you  propose,  and  as 
you  are  at  present  instructed  here  at  Albany,  so  in  time,  1  doubt  not  but  such  cure  sball  be  had 
that  you  may  be  supplyed  witb  Instruction  at  your  own  habitations. 

I  am  very  well  pleased  that  the  understanding  in  Religion  is  so  farr  advanced  that  you  cannot 
only  distinguish  between  llic  Christian  HeliKion  and  I'agani/.ni  but  also  between  the  Reformed 
Ueligion  and  that  of  the  Konians;  1  hope  your  Minister  will  fake  rare  further  to  instruet  you 
in  the  Heligion  of  our  great  proteslant  King  wlionie  I  shall  acquaint  with  this  your  present 
application  ;  as  for  your  apologize  for  your  small  present  was  needless,  'tis  your  good  iieart  that 
only  acceptable  to  me.  Was  given  tlieni:  I.  Do/en  stockings,  (J.  sliirls,  ;i  Jtaggs  Powder,  U» 
IJarrs  lead,  .•|(»  gnl  :  strung  wampum,  .i.  Riinletts  iiunnn.  [:<  roils  of  Tobacco]  and  privately  to 
tlic  Cheife  men  some  Coats  of  DuifeilH. 

a  True  (•()|)y  Mxaniincd  by  If  Livinostonk. 


'  "trill    <'liii»tiiiii   Itiliifinii,  mill  wr  fli-yri'  iiikI  I'iiiv  tin'  i '"iitiiiimllcTi  ..f  il,  llml  we  iiiiiv  lu>  limlriirdil 
licrc  in  iliu  r<i|ijr  III  lliin  ilixMinn'iil  in  S'nn-Ynrk  fitlonnU  Munutripl;  XX.VVII. —  Ed. 


III.' 


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Governor  Sloughter's  Adilress  to  the  Five  Nations. 

[  Boanl  of  Trndo  Pupen,  Kow-Vork,  III.  ] 

Propositions  made  by  His  Excell'J'  Coll :  Henry  Slaughter  Capt"  Gen'  and  Cov- 
in Clieife  of  the  Province  of  New  York,  and  the  honourable  Council  in  the 
presence  of  the  Mayor  and  Aldermen  of  the  City  of  Albany  and  the  Justices 
of  the  said  County  to  the  Maquass,  Oneydes,  Onnondages,  Cayouges  and 
Sinnekes,  in  the  Citty  Hall  of  Albany  the  first  day  of  June,  in  the  third 
yeare  of  theire  Maj""  Reigne  Annoq  Domini  1691. 


Present  —  His  Excellency  the  Governour 
Coll:  Jos.  Dudley, 
Coll.  Steph  :  van  Cortlandt, 
Coll:  Tho' Willett, 
Capt"  W""  Pinhonic 
W""  Nicholla. 
P'  Schuyler  Mayor 
D.  Wessells  Recorder, 
John  Beeker 


Evert  Banker 
Jan  ]3'eeker, 
Claes  Ripse, 
Eghbert  Teunisse,  & 
Gerrit  Reirse,  Aldermen. 
Capt"  Kelean  van  Renslaer, 
Capt"  Marte  Geritse, 
Capt"  Gerrit  Teuiiise, 
Dirck  Teunise, 


Capt"  Sander  Glenn. 

Brethren.  I  am  glad  to  see  you  in  this  house  which  is  and  hath  been  always  appointed  the 
place  to  speak  with  you  in  matters  of  import  and  aught  to  be  kept  clean  for  that  purpose ;  I 
sent  for  you  to  acquaint  you,  that  I  am  appoin"*  by  our  great  King  and  Queen  of  England  to 
be  their  (iov''  in  this  l»rov"  of  New  Yorke  and  of  all  their  Tenitorys  depending;  I  did  intend 
to  have  been  here  long  before  now,  but  being  employed  by  our  great  King  in  tiie  warrs  against 
the  Frencii  did  hinder  my  conu-ing,  and  as  soon  as  their  Maje.slies  understood  the  di.soniers  in 
these  parts,  I  was  forthwith  dispatched,  althougli  in  the  winter  season  to  settle  this  Govern' 
againe. 

Att  my  arrival  att  New  Yorke,  T  fotnid  matters  in  great  confusion,  occassioned  by  some  ill 
people  who  assunu'd  to  themselves  the  (iovcrn'  of  this  Prov"  witlu)ut  any  authority  from  their 
Majesties,  but  have  taken  such  fitting  care  by  executing  two  of  the  principal  iieads  of  said 
disorders,  that  matters  art'  iu)W  (|uiet  and  composed,  both  at  Yorke  and  tiiis  place. 

1  am  very  glad  that  the  late  troubles  have  luit  further  affected  the  union  between  us  and 
you,  which  we  nttrihiitu  much  to  your  fidelity  and  duty  as  good  subjects  to  the  Crowne  of 
Enghuui  &  to  tlie  good  conduct  aiul  prudence  of  the  liOyall  Gents  of  Albany. 

'I'lu'  llrelhren  may  remeuiber  that  they  were  stricktly  diarged  by  the  fornu-r  (Jovernours  of 
this  IMace,  not  to  treat  with  the  common  Eiu-niy,  witlioul  particular  orders  from  this  (iovern' 
which  now  ngain  I  must  in  an  especiall  maimer  recomnuiid  unlo  you  to  oi).-ierve  the  more 
because  their  Jesuits  are  loo  subtile  for  you  aud  always  endeavour  to  ih-ceive  you  as  they 
have  lately  done,  some  of  our  Indians  wuicli  they  have  drawne  over  to  their  o  vne  Ifeligion  & 
Country. 

I  must  acquaint  the  Rrethren,  that  it  was  very  unpleasant  news  to  me,  which  was  told  nm 
at  Siheneclady  two  dayes  ago,  by  the  poor  distressed  liihahitauts  of  that  N'illage,  how  that 
siMue  of  the   lirethn  n   luive  iturnt  and  destroyed  sevi'iai  of  their  desriied  iiouses  and  Barns, 


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and  have  killed  their  horses,  Cattle,  Hoggs  and  Poultry  in  the  woods,  left  hy  the  Enemy, 
which  is  an  uncharitable  act  and  ought  to  be  enquired  into  and  for  the  future  prevented  and 
remedied. 

As  for  the  News  of  the  French  and  their  Indians  comeing  this  way,  we  are  too  well  advised  of, 
&  know  their  present  distress,  to  expect  auy  such  thing  from  them,  and  if  it  were  so,  we  shall 
in  all  points  be  ready  to  defend  ourselves  and  support  you. 

Was  given  them  by  His  Excellency. 

6.  p"  Duffels,  1  p"  Strouds,  1000  gild  white  strung  wampum,  400"'  powder,  500  pounds  lead, 

579.  pounds  tobacco,  120  shirts,  SO  Runlets  Rum,  15  Gunus,  10  dozen  stockings,  Bread  & 

Beer. 

A  true  copy  examined  p' 

R'  Livingstone. 


An^cer  of  tlie  Five  Kationii  to  Governor  Sto^ighier's  A(fiJre-ss, 

[Board  of  Tnide  l*ii|H'nt,  New- York,  UI.] 

Answer  of  the  Oneydes,  Oiuiondages,  Cayouges  and  Sinnekes  Snciiinis  lo  the 
proposal  of  His  Excell''  Coll  Henry  Slaughter  Capl"  CJen"  and  (iov'  in 
Ciieife  of  the  province  of  New  Yorke  in  the  Citty  Hall  of  Albany  the  2'"'  day 
of  June  in  the  third  yeare  of  their  Majesties  Reigue  Auno(i  Domini  JO'Jl. 


Namis  of  the  S<ic/iims 


The  Oneyde  Sachems- 


Cayouge  Sachims- 


Sinnekes  l-^achems- 


-Oheda 
Caneiidwario 
Teggiuderasse 
Reunaewarre 
Adono 
Dokarrwagge 

Dagaeyse 
Cajeherai 
(/aiiajanawe 
Tarondagctiien 


Onnondage  Sachems — Siunonquiresse 
Caradik  indie 
Cauadgegai 
Soskenacliie 
W'addajfinde 
Tohatsoon 
Hottsaganna 
Rorverogo 
Toiiastora 
'rauochjaniclitlui 
Darechragergare 


Sadegarees, 
Aru)ndariM'rlia, 
CatHJiatliondatha, 
Rodigero, 


Aiinaddioii, 
Awftharink, 
("anworlia, 
Carionjalidadlic, 


'J'oannodano, 
Oi'liencndade, 
Aontgcsacliton. 


Brother  Corlaer,  You  accjuainled  us  yesterday  that  you  were  sent  hither  by  their  .Majesties 
of  EngliMid  to  goverue  this  Province,  and  we  Four  Nations,  (hieyde,  Onnoiuhiges,  Cayouges 
and  Sinnekes,  are  glad  you  are  safe  arrived  here,  and  that  we  see  a  (!ov'  againe  and  hid  you 
heuriiiy  wek'onie.     Doe  (iive  four  (Hters. 


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Wo  havo  bt'on  informed  hy  our  ForflatliorH  tlmt,  in  (bn)i(>r  times  n  Ship  arrived  hero  in  tliis 
Country  which  was  matter  of  great  achniration  to  us,  especially  our  desire  was  to  itnow  what 
was  within  Jier  Belly.  In  that  Siiip  were  Cliriafians,  amongst  tlie  rest  one  Jacpies  witli  whom 
we  made  a  Covenant  of  friendship,  which  covenant  hath  since  been  tied  together  witii  a  chaino 
and  always  ever  since  kept  inviolable  by  the  brethren  and  ns,  in  which  Covenant  it  was 
agreed  tlmt  whoever  should  iuirt  or  prejudice,  the  one  should  be  guilty  of  injuring  all,  all  of 
us  being  comprehended  in  one  common  league.     Doe  give  four  pieces  of  Beaver. 

Brother  Corlaer,  This  is  the  place  appointed  for  the  treating  of  matters  of  import,  but  we 
must  acquaint  you  that  there  has  been  many  troubles  of  late  by  the  late  usurpation,  yea, 
things  were  so  strangely  carryed  on  that  we  had  almost  been  tunu'd  upside  downe,  but  an; 
glad  all  things  are  now  settled  and  composed  by  your  Excell'''  and  tlmt  this  Place  is  restored 
to  its  former  priviledge.     Doe  give  five  Beavers. 

Brother  Corhu-r,  llarken  to  us,  you  have  nmde  a  covenant  with  ns,  wherein  they  of  Boston 
and  Virginia  are  included,  which  covenant  is  bound  tirme  with  a  chaine,  but  sometimes  it 
seemes  as  if  you  would  loosen  the  bonds  of  Krieiulship,  for  when  there  is  the  grc'atest  danger, 
the  Men  that  ought  to  assist  and  protect  us,  go  downe  to  New  Yorke.  Doe  give  five  pieces  of 
Beaver. 

We  have  a  Tree  of  peace  and  tranquility  in  this  place,  which  'J're  hath  shaked  and  quaked 
much  of  late,  we  establish  that  Tree  (irme,  and  stroige  that  in  the  future  it  may  not  be  in 
that  wavering  condition  but  inmioveable.     Doe  give  ti  p"  Beavers. 

Wee  have  now  established  the  Tree  of  I'eace  and  welfare  in  this  place,  now  we  makt;  the 
Root  to  the  said  Tree  that  it  may  llourish  ami  that  the  root  may  extend  itself  as  furr  us  the 
Sinnekes  Country.     Doe  give  ;j  p'  Beavers,  (i.  Martins  iV  I.  Otter. 

Addressing  their  discourse  to  the  Loyall  Cents  of  Albany,  nanu'ing  the  Mayor.  I"  Schuyler, 
the  Itecorder,  Direck  Wessells,  and  the  Seer:  Kob*  Livingstone,  desired  that  according  to  their 
fornuT  diligence,  they  would  not  be  wanting  for  the  future  in  their  duty  for  the  Publick 
wellfare,  and  by  no  meanes  to  depart  or  be  absent  from  this  jilace  but  renuiin  here.  Dot;  give 
them  six  Jleavers. 

Brother  Corlaer,  We  desin?  that  the  number  of  the  Bench  may  be  eomnleat  and  that  .in" 
Wendall,  .Fn°  Bleeker  &  Bob'  Sanders  may  be  nu-mbers  of  the  same  lor  they  are  Maqiuisse. 
Doe  give  !>  p*  Beaver. 

Your  Kxcell'"''  is  the  great  f!ov'  of  this  ('ountry,  you  conmiand  the  Christians  and  us,  so  wo 
beg  that  your  Kxcel!'^''  would  cause  the  'i'rader  to  enlarge  the  Baggs  of  J'owder,  that  anmnition 
and  other  commodities  may  ln^  had  at  a  reasomtble  price.     Doe  give  ty  p'  of  Beaver. 

We  do  agaiiie  reconnnend  it  to  your  Kxcell"  that  the  powder  may  be  cheaper,  and  the 
powder  Baggs  enlarged,  we  made  our  api)li<ation  last  yeare  to  the  Mayor  about  this  nnilter, 
but  he  told  us  it  could  not  be  hel|.ed  then,  the  ships  were  not  come,  but  now  your  Kxeell :  hath 
brought  shipp  powder  and  amunition  with  yon,  and  yeft  the  powder  baggs  are  small.  You  tell 
us  we  should  anoy  the  Knemy  the  French,  but  with  what  if  amunition  be  so  dear,  aiul  Beuver 
scarce  amongst  us ;  therefore  pray  Corlaer  speake  that  this  nuitler  may  b<^  rectified  and  also  that 
we  may  have  a  fathom  of  Dulllets  for  a  Beaver.     Did  give  six  Beavi-rs  and  two  Otters. 

Desire  that  the  Strouds  may  be  sold  ('hea|)cr  and  also  if  our  S(|uaaes  happen  to  conut 
out  of  the  ('oimtry  for  Wuinm  for  our  Cap!"'  and  Souldiers  without  moiu'y  pray  that  they  nuiy 
be  supitlied  with  it  to  comfort  their  hearts  ami  to  eiu.ourage  them  in  this  present  war.  Doo 
give  !">  Beavers. 

We  did  formerly  di'sin',  !h::!  v.-.-  wts^h'.  have  a  Siisi!!:  at  <  Jiiiiiiisihsge,  when-upcyu 


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that  was  a  Siuitli  by  Trade,  was  sent  us  and  we  gave  him  20  Beavers  for  his  encouragement  to 
stay,  but  is  gone  away ;  again  we  request  that  we  may  have  a  Smith  there  to  mend  our 
Anns,  it  being  sometimes  dangerous  to  come  downe  for  every  trifle  hither,  &  we  desire  also  that 
the  Smiths  here  may  in  tiie  meantime  worke  as  cheap  as  they  did  formerly.  Doe  give  5  p'  of 
Beavers. 

You  have  enjoy[n]ed  us  to  be  obedient  and  dutiful,  we  have  never  been  wanting  in  our  parts, 
we  have  shewed  our  readiness,  when  our  Brethren  of  Schenuectady  were  destroyed,  by 
immediately  girding  ourselves  and  pursuing  of  the  Enemy,  and  we  four  Nations  have  possetively 
concluded  to  prosecute  the  warr  with  all  vigour  as  you  order  us,  as  long  as  we  live  and  never 
speake  of  peace  without  tlie  connnon  consent,  for  we  are  all  one  heart  one  head  one  scalp 
which  never  is  to  be  separate,  we  four  Nations  have  no  hand  in  any  treaty  or  Correspondence 
with  the  French  or  their  Indians  but  abhorr  the  same,  and  we  desire  that  our  Brethren  the 
Christians  keep  no  correspondence  with  them  by  letters  or  otherwise.     Doe  give  6  Beavers. 

We  are  glad  to  hear  that  your  Excell"^''  had  already  fitted  out  3  vessells  to  anoy  the  French  to 
t'le  Eastward,  proceed,  goe  on,  send  out  the  other  two  and  more  if  possible  to  cruise  on  the 
mouth  of  Canada  River  lo  second  those  already  sent,  that  the  French  may  be  destroyed  and 
brought  under,  the  sooner ;  and  as  you  encouraged  us  yesterday  to  prosecute  the  warr  we  say 
the  same  to  you  today;  lett  it  be  minded  above  all  things  it  being  the  main  business.  Doe 
give  5  Beavers. 

We  thank  you  kindly  for  your  great  present  made  to  us  yesterday  especially  for  the  powder 
a'ld  lead  and  the  Anmniti'^n  given  us.     doe  give  5  p"  Beaver. 

You  order  us  to  prosecute  the  war  with  all  vigour,  we  will  doe  it  with  all  migiit  inifiginable, 
and  keep  them  in  a  continual  alarm  at  Canida,  for  we  designe  to  leave  ott"  tlie  warr  with 
Dowanganhaes,'  till  a  better  opportunity,  that  we  may  the  better  mind  this  and  theretore  pray, 
that  your  Excell'"''  may  lay  aside  all  businesse  and  only  minde  that  greate  worke  of  destroying 
the  French  our  connnon  Enemy.     Doe  give  5  Beavers 

You  recommended  to  us  to  be  c  '.refuU  and  watchful  and  not  to  sutler  ourselves  to  be  deceived 
&  betrayed  by  the  subtile  French,  jjray,  take  it  not  amiss  if  we  put  your  Excell'^  in  minde  of 
the  same  and  desire  you  to  send  out  scouts  and  be  vif^ilent  upon  this  Uiver  quite  towards 
Canada,  and  not  suffer  your  men  to  stay  within  the  walls  of  the  Towne  with  their  pikes  and 
spears  but  go  out  upon  discoveries  and  to  anoy  the  Coimnon  Enemy.     Doe  give  four  Otters. 

Brother  Corlaer,  pray  barken  well  to  what  we  now  shall  say  to  you,  we  are  but  in  a  poor 
weak  condition  in  this  Country,  and  no  ways  able  to  subdue  the  French  without  help  from 
England  therefore  we  earnestly  entreat  you  to  writt;  to  your  great  master  the  great  King  of 
England  to  send  great  shipps  with  great  gunns  to  take  Canada,  vv'''  with  the  help  of  Cod  will 
then  be  easily  effected,  and  then  we  and  all  his  subjects  in  these  parts  can  live  peaceably,  for 
witho't  his  assistance  we  cannot  expect  to  conquer  them.     Doe  give  a  Fisher  &  5  lieavers. 

We  have  now  requested  you  to  write  to  y;!ur  great  Master  the  King  of  England  for  releife  and 
we  doubt  not  in  the  least,  but  you  will  do  it,  and  that  he  will  send  the  same,  you  promised  us 
yesterday  to  support  us  if  the  Enemy  should  fall  U])on  us,  we  do  promise  you  all  the  service 
lyes  in  our  power  if  the  Enemy  at  any  tinu;  should  come  and  anoy  you,  Doe  give  5  p* 
Beaver. 

We  have  heard  that  some  Indians  did  come  from  Dowaganhaes  to  the  Sopus  or  New  Yorke 
last  yeare,  but  never  heard  ^vhat  their  business  was,  now  whats  become  of  them  doe  desire 


'  Sto  iioto  3,  Hute  \>.  484. —  Kd. 


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that  we  may  be  iu-quainted  with  that  afliiir.  Wo  cannot  omitt  to  acquaint  your  Excell'^  how 
that  we  admire  your  Exeeli-'J'  doth  not  in  the  least  mention  of  any  assistance  that  we  may 
expect  from  New  Knghuid,  Virginia  and  Maryhmd  and  these  places  adjacent  since  your 
Excell'i'  has  said  nothing  relating  to  them  in  your  proposals  yesterday.  Doe  give  6  p' 
Beavers. 

Lastly  we  recommend  to  your  Excell'J'  and  the  Gents  of  Albany  Hilliken  the  Interpreter 
who  doth  good  service  for  the  publick  and  is  our  mouth  and  ears,  takf  her  as  the  daughter, 
and  provide  for  her  that  she  may  not  want  since  she  is  so  serviceable  both,  to  us  and  to  you 
and  we  reconnneiid  her  to  mind  her  business  well  and  to  interprett  a  right  as  well  on  your 
Excell'"'"  side  as  on  ours.     Dot-  give  her  4       lieavers. 

A  true  Copy  examined  p'     1!'  Livingstone 


Prn^m-itioiis  of  Mohawlfs  and  other  Indiana  to  Governor  Sloiighter  and  his  Aimver. 

[liourd  of  Trade  PoporB,  New- York,  III.] 

Propositions  made  by  the  Maquasse  Sachems  to  liis  Excell'^''  Coll  Henry 
Sloughter  Capt"  Gen'  and  GoV  in  Cheife  of  New  i'orke  and  its  dependency 
in  America  in  the  Citty  Hall  of  Albany  the  i"-  day  of  June  in  the  Third 
yeare  of  their  Majesties  Heigne  An»  ItJOl. 

The  Sachems  of  the  other  4  nations  were  present. 

Brother  Corlaer,  We  acijuaint  your  Excell'J'  that  we  are  come  to  informe  you  of  the  news, 
what  happened  to  our  Indians  by  the  praying  Maquasse  at  Canada  and  did  repeat  the 
proposals  made  formerly  before  the  Mayor,  which  we  understand  was  sent  dowiie  to  New 
Yorke  to  your  Excell"''. 

That  the  Gov'  of  Canada  proposed  to  our  Indians  when  they  were  there,  and  told  them  he 
was  glad  to  see  them  there  in  his  Country,  it  was  even  as  if  the  sun  shined  upon  him  when  he 
see  his  Children  there  and  gave  them  one  belt  of  Wampum  for  all  the  5  Nations  a!ul  tlumked 
Laurence  the  Maquasse  and  his  Company  for  sparing  of  his  Children  the  praying  Indians,'  I 
do  propose  with  this  Belt  of  Wampum  to  Corlaer  your  Gov'  you  Macjuasse  and  all  the  rest  of 
the  Five  Nations,  tiuit  1  am  willing  that  a  peace  siiould  be  agreed  ujjon  between  you  and  my 
praying  Indians,  wherein  I  account  myself  included,  tiu-y  being  my  children  and  send  me 
word  by  a  Squae  if  you  dare  not  venter  to  send  Agents  that  I  may  know  what  your  Gov'  and 
the  Indians  of  the  Five  Nations  says  to  this  Proiiosal.  We  nmst  acquaint  you  with  the 
conference  Odgidadge  one  of  our  Indians  had  with  the  Gov'  of  Canada  when  last  there,  who 
said  :  I  come  here  upon  my  perril  and  make  the  place  clean  where  1  letl=  of  all  blood  for  we 
are  your  children.  The  Gov'  of  Canada  replyed  tliat  tliey  did  well  to  come  ;ind  sett  downe 
there,  they  were  welcome  and  he  was  sorry  for  the  hurt  that  was  done  them  in  former  times, 
but  it  was  iu)t  done  by  them"  but  by  an  old  man,  meaning  the  former  Gov'  but  now  he  had  a 

'  "of  t!iinit<ln  mij  since  yuii  arc  Iiiclincil  to  nmkf  INium.  witli  Jiiy  Chililivii  tliu  I'mviiig  Imliaiis"— follow  hero  iu  the  copy 
ill  SfcrrtiiryV  otlioi",  in  ,V</p ■  ) net  Cuhminl  M<iiim,-rii'lii.    \  XX  VII.— Ilh. 

Il'id  '  "l.vliiin"  Ihui 


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good  designe  mid  would  trent  tlicm  like  friends  ;  the  said  Odgidndege  did  further  sny  to  the 
Gov'  of  Canada  the  hamie  that  was  done  [was]  by  you  and  your  fault,  and  cannot  be  ascribed 
to  us. 

Thi  Z!anada  Traying  Indians  said  that  diverse  of  their  people  being  taken  by  the  Sinnekes 
were  pursued,  and  the  pursuers  overtook  a  Mohawk  Ind"  called  Odgidadge,  whoine  they 
discoursed  and  desired  him  to  use  all  endeavours  to  gett  them  delivered  and  sett  at 
liberty. 

Wo  deliver  you  a  prisoner  viz*  Joseph  Marks  which  we  brought  from  Canada  who  was  taken 
at  Schenectady  by  the  French  and  their  Indians  and  shall  endeavour  to  bring  more  by  all 
occasions. 

Desire  advice  of  his  Excell'''  what  they  shall  do  in  this  matter  since  they  have  declared  [all] 
what  the  (iov'  of  Canada  said  unto  tliem,  pray  take  a  good  resolution  and  infornie  us  what  we 
sho'ild  do.     Do  give  three  fathom  Zewant. 

Do  desire  also  the  advice  of  the  whole  house  which  is  the  Five  Nations  westward  then 
present  by  their  Sachems. 

The  Gov'  of  Canada  desired  and  extreanily  urged  for  an  answer  to  what  he  said  to  our 
Indians. 

The  praying  Indians  of  Canada  desire  also  that  the  Sinnekes  may  restore  their  prisoners  lately 
taken  to  the  Mnquasse  Country  among  their  Brethren,  but  if  they  were  disposed  of  already, 
they  would  rest  satisfied  so  that  the  business  of  the  peace  were  effected. 

A  true  copy  examined  p'     R'  Livingstone 


His  Excell"=''  the  Governor's  answer  to  the  Maquasse,  Oneyd»'s,  Onnondages, 
Cayouges  and  Sinnekes  and  Skachkook  Indians,  at  Albany  the  l""  day  of 
June  1691. 

1  am  verjr  glad  to  find  you  all  so  hearty  &  so  steady  in  keeping  the  Old  Covenant,  which 
never  has  nor  shall  be  violate  on  our  sides  and  to  demonstrate  the  Zeal,  I  have  for  the  support 
of  this  Covenant,  and  to  destroy  our  common  Enemy  as  I  have  told  you  in  my  proposals  to  the 
Five  Nations  concerning  the  French  &  praying  Indians  so  I  still  continu-  to  admire  how  that 
the  Brethren  the  Mohawks  did  admitt  of  any  Treaty  with  them,  they  being  as  much  Enemies 
to  the  Brethren  as  the  French,  therefore  can  not  admit  of  the  proposals  but  must  check  the 
Brethren  tor  ottering  to  hearken  to  any  thing  iliey  should  otter,  especially  when  the  favours 
forniiM-ly  extep..(ed  to  them  in  releat^ing  their  pritr-ner:.,  the  very  samt;  persons  so  released 
immediately  returned  and  Burnt  our  houses  and  destroyed  our  people,  therefore  cannot  think 
jt'  any  other  overture  but  must  prosecute  the  warr  with  all  speed  and  violeme,  till  they  be 
rooted  out  of  the  worid,  therefore,  desire  to  know  what  number  of  Men  you  can  spare  to  joyne 
with  a  party  of  Christians,  I  intend  to  dispatch  within  1 4.  days. 

Concerning  New  England,  Virginia  &  .Maryland  whereof  you  mention  I  sent  t.)  them  at  my 
first  comeing  but  have  no  answer;  ;'.:id  tl-.is  morning  1  sent  one  of  the  Council  to  New  England 
and  on  my  relume  to  New  York  shall  send  to  Virginia  and  Maryland. 

Concerning  the  Dovaganhaes  some  of  tliem  came  to  Sop'is  and  were  desirious  that  a  Fret? 
Trade  might  be  between  us  and  were  willing  to  make  peace  with  the  Brethren,  they  dyed 
tliere  of  the  small  pox  at  Sopus. 


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PoHt  Mmilian.     'riie  Miiqimsse  pcoplo'  for  tliomselvt^s  ami  say. 

Brother  Corlaer.  Wo  have  iiiui«>rstoo(l  that  his  Majesty  <li<l  receivu  iuforinations  of  tho 
coii'iiwioiis  we  were  in  here,  occasioned  by  a  perwun  assuining  to  iiimsolfe  tiie  title  and  Coniniand 
of  Corlaer,  the  Kinp  could  not  inia(?ine,  Iiow  that  lie  cam  ')y  that  name  wince  he  never  went 
him,  therefor,  His  Maj"'  did  forthwith  diHiiiitch  your  Exci  .1'^  to  settle  iitliiirs  in  this  province, 
and  when  you  arrived  you  found  business  in  a  very  confused  and  disorderly  manner,  all  which 
you  have  pacified  and  quashed  by  the  ex.TUtinjr  two  of  the  |>rincipal  heads  whereby  all  matters 
are  compom-d,  we  relurne  you.  KxcelK''  our  hearty  thanks  for  your  prudent  iManagem'  of  this 
affair  which  is  cause  of  great  satisfaction  to  all  the  Five  Nations.  Did  give  a  Belt  of 
\Vanij)um. 

We  are  thankful  for  your  KxcelK"  kind  promise  of  assistance  upon  occasion,  and  also  for 
your  reconnnendalioii  in  keeping  the  Kneniy  in  alarnie,  why  not  lett  us  joyntly  keep  them  in 
alarme.  We  are  rejoyced  to  hear  that  your  Excell :  has  sent  avay  three  shipjw  to  the  Eastward 
to  anoy  the  French,  proceed  and  continue  in  the  prosecution  of  that  great  worke.  Doe  give 
n  Belt  of  Wampum. 

We  were  glad  to  see  your  Excell"'  safe  arrived  here  to  the  Gent"  of  Albany  and  as  soon  as 
you  have  visited  the  Magistrates  here,  you  look  hoarse  and  rode  to  Schenectady,  where  you 
see  the  ruines  to  that  'I'owne  occasioned  by  the  Freneii,  and  there  the  poor  peojiUi  made  there 
complaints  to  you  Excell"''  of  the  killing  their  Cattle  and  Hoggs;  we  must  confesse  the  thing 
was  done,  but  could  not  be  avoided  for  we  were  ready  to  pursue  the  Enemy  when  they 
had  done  the  niischeife  at  Scliennectady  &  comeiug  home,  were  almost  starved,  and  therefor  for 
mere  necessity  we  were  compelled  to  do  what  we  did;  you  expect  satisfaction  for  the  same, 
but  pray  consider  how  business  is  now  circumstanced  that  it  cannot  conveniently  be  done,  for 
if  you  should  draw  us  from  prosecuting  the  warr  to  go  to  hunt  to  nuike  Bati.--faction  for  that 
injury,  it  would  be  of  badd  conseciuence.     doe  give  a  Belt  of  Wampum. 

Brother  Corlear,  We  have  oil  en  told  you  that  you  shoidd  fortify  e  y  ourselfe  well,  but  you  always 
tell  US,  the  French  were  a  Christiixn  Enemy  and  they  would  warn  you,  but  you  see  how  they 
have  warned  you  by  8chennectady,  therefore  pray  you  make  Citty  as  stronge  as  the  Forte,  and 
when  our  Indians  doe  goe  out  a  fighting,  then  jiray  send  seaven  or  eight  Men  in  our  Castle  to 
make  a  noise  (which  is  the  manner  of  their  watching  a  nights)  that  so  our  women  and  children 
may  be  secure  and  not  taken  Captive,  whilst  we  are  abroad.     Do  give  three  (iithom  Zewant. 

Brother  Corlaer,  keep  good  watch  and  have  an  eyc!  of  regard  towards  the  Itiver  &  towards 
Canada  and  if  you  be  so  fi)rtunate  as  to  see  your  Enemy  before  he  sees  you,  then  take  a  hors«! 
and  send  us  word  of  it,  that  we  may  come  ilowne  si)eedily  to  serve  you.  do  give  a  Belt  of 
Wampum. 

We  havt^  not  much  to  give  or  say  but  return  our  hearty  thanks  for  the  good  you  do  us,  as 
we  have  always  been  in  the  Covenant  cliaine,  but  of  late  New  England,  Virginia,  Maryland 
and  adjacent  Collonys  did  not  put  in  their  amies  into  the  chain ;  pray  animate  them  to 
make  us  strong,  and  assist  us  according  to  Covenant  made  between  us  and  alllio'  an  angry 
Dog  should  come  and  endeavour  to  bill  the  chaine  in  peices  witli  his  teeth,  yet  we  will 
keep  it  firme  both  in  peace  and  warr  ami  do  renue  the  Old  Covenant,  tiiat  so  that  tree  of 
wellfare,  may  llourish  and  that  his  Hoots  may  spread  thro'  all  the  Country.  Do  give  a  Belt  of 
Zew' 


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Ohedii  Snchein  of  Onoyiic,  rose  up  and  apoke  to  the  MaquiisHe  in  belinlfe  of  the  Four  NutiotiH 
tlie  4"'  June  lOid. 

Brethren  the  Ma(|un8ae,  In  answer  to  wliat  you  propose  of"  tht^  (lov'  of  Canaiia  and  hin 
praying  tudians,  we  must  put  you  in  mind  of  his  faihiey  and  <h'eeit  and  tell  yon  amongst  other 
Kxamples  of  tiieir  Treachery,  iiow  that  they  eanie  to  tlie  Sinnelves  (country  to  treat  of  peaeis 
and  in  same  time  came  and  destroyed  Sdienertady,  tlierefore  we  declare  th»i  JJelt  of  Wampum 
given  by  the  Frencli  to  be  venomous  and  di'testabie  and  did  spew  it  out,  aiul  renounce  it  and 
will  not  accept  of  the  Belt,  hut  prosecute  tlie  warr  as  long  as  we  live ;  and  lefl  the  Belt  upon 
the  ground  in  the  Court  liouse  yard. 

Proposealls  made  by  the  Five  Nations  Westward  viz'  Macinasse,  Oneydes, 
Onnondages,  Cayouges  and  Sinnekes,  to  iiis  Kxcell  CM :  Henry  Sloughler 
Ca|)l"  (Jen'  and  (iov"^  in  I'heife  of  the  Province  of  New  ^orke,  in  the  presence 
of  the  iMayor  and  Aldermen  in  the  Citty  Hall  of  Albany  the  O""  day  of  June 
in  the  third  yeare  of  their  Maj""  Ueigne  l(i!»l. 

I'rother  Corlaer,  Yotir  proposition  yesterday  of  going  out  against  the  Kuemy  is  very 
acceptable  only  we  judge  the  time  to  be  very  short,  es])ecially  sinct^  we  are  to  keej)  a  (Jeneral 
meeting  at  Ounondage,  where  we  desire  your  Kxcell'''  to  send  Agents  to  be  present  to  help  to 
Consult,  nevertheless  if  your  Excell'^''  will  be  pleased  to  acquaint  us  iiow  many  of  the  Christians 
do  goe,  we  will  eiidavonr  to  get  a  suitable  party  ready  to  attend  tiieir  motion  and  joyue  witii 
them  against  the  common  Kneiny. 


His  Excellency's  reply. 

Brethren,  The  season  of  the  year  requires  action  more  then  Council,  therefore  we  must 
immediately  prosecute  our  desigue  and  I  would  freely  counnunicate  tlie  particulars  thereof  to 
you  but  am  afraid  of  meeting  with  the  same  iiu-ouveniencies  now,  as  happened  last  yeare. 
The  number  of  Men  which  1  desire  of  the  Five  Nations,  shall  not  exceed  -'()()  Men. 

His  Excell'^''  ordered  the  Sachims  to  consult  together  about  it,  who  mett  with  his  Excell'» 
sind  ader  a  conference,  told,  they  coidd  not  assigne  a  certain  nund)er,  but  woidd  go  home  with 
all  speed,  and  see  to  raise  as  many  of  their  men  as  they  could  and  send  tlieni  dowue  for  this 
expedition,  and  would  also  litt  out  a  Company  to  go  downe  Cadaractiui  River  to  auoy  the 
Enemy  that  way. 

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11*  LiVlNOSTONE. 


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[  NiiwViirk  I'niWN,  Ml.  II.  II).  ) 

Allmiiy  y;)'"  Jtiiin  l(i!)l. 
May  it  i>lcasc  Y<i''  K.M'cllfiicy 

'riu'H(^  mv.  to  iKvoinpany  tlio  fiicloscd  cxaiiiiiiafoiiH  of  noiiix  IndiiiiiH  liiloly  coiiu'  IViiiii  (hiiiidii 
and  somt'  Iivh  IVoiii  llii'iict!  vvliicli  wo  iiit('rcf|ili'd  in  llic  posMc.M.'nioii  oi'  liu-  Indian  liiat  caino  laHt, 
who  bad  fiigagcd  to  (iclivcr  llicni  iih  diifctt'd  but  wuh  |)'vt«nti'd.  Yo'  KxcolUnicy  will  porctuvn 
by  IIh^  it'ttt'i-  to  lilt'  .It'Hiiitf  in  Oiicydc  tiiat  tlic  Kn-ncb  Htiii  cxptTt  an  aimwci-  of  liiiwri-ncc  bin 
tfcaty  witli  Ibcm  in  llic  Spriiif;,  Cor  wiiicb  they  am  very  inipalifnl  and  Mcfin  lingcly  lo  W 
conccriH'd  liiat  tbcy  gott  noo  answer.  We  iiavt!  cxaicd  Synion  (Iroot  wbo  was  nivcn  to  ono  of 
the  liidian.s  i)y  tbc  praying  Indians,  l)nt  he  can  say  notbing  as  lo  tlic  sbips  bring  conio  from 
I'Vanci',  having  beard  nothing  of  it.  Conlirnis  the  news  of  the  ('annoi'M  inakeing  and  their 
designo  ag"  the  SinncitaoH,  as  was  divulged  by  the  Kreneb.  SayH  that  provisionH  wer«  vory 
dear;  the  force  of  Mont  [{call  not  :i()()  men,  and  about  r,!)  meii  inbabilantH  and  all,  at  Peanie,' 
where  our  |)eople  bavi-  their  designe ;  tlit«  praying  Indian  ('astle  is  very  strong  stockadoed,  hiil 
inive  no  tuore  then  21)  men  in  garrison  of  tint  French.  Yesterday  an  Indian  came  I'nmi  Canida, 
went  thither  with  Lawrence  in  (be  Spring  and  has  hronght  .'t  {''reinrli  praying  Indians  S<piaeH, 
one  being  his  Sister;  Sayw  the  "JdO  Cannoes  are  made,  and  the  liirr  Nations  of  the  Ottawiiwaes 
and  Dionoiidadoes  to  he  arrived  at  ("adaiacqni ;  that  it  is  bard  lo  get  Irom  (^anida  divers  ol'  the 
praying  Indians  being  inclined  to  cnine  hither,  but  strict  guards  kept  by  Ihi'  Kreiich  lo  prevent 
their  departure.  When  this  Indian  and  S<iuaes  were  gone,  were  I'ollowed  by  an  Indian  and 
warned  not  lo  goe  towards  the  Sennekaes,  &  desired  him  to  tell  the  Maipiaes  not  lo  goe  thither, 
since  the  l-'rench  designed  to  dislroy  them  and  vvaite  only  lor  the  Maipiacs  answer,  which  they 
promised  in  the  Spring.  The  :t  Sipiaes  were  lately  at  Mont  Iteall  and  see  J  barkes  come  Irom 
(iuebec((  lull  of  goods  that  were  ccnne  over  with  the  7  shipps  Irom  Fraiu'c,  and  see  the  good 
unloaden. 

'i'lie  Mayor  has  sent  away  part  of  his  (Jtmipany  to  day,  and  follows  bimsclfe  with  the  rest 
lomorrow,  is  about  l-'x!  men,  a  list  whereof  when  they  uro  gom-  shall  send  down  to  Yo' 
Kxcellency.  1  bavo  distributed  to  each,  twelve  pound  of  bacon  liltecn  pound  of  cboiHe  pickt 
pork,  the  beads  and  bony  pieces  laid  aside  five  iV  tweiily  pounds  of  lliskett  and  pease; 
The  Moliaggs  not  yet  come  down.  I  designe  to  send  provisions  to  Sclieimectady  for  them  to 
p''vent  their  sotting  and  drinking  here,  that  tlu'v  may  march  from  thence  directly.  This  is 
what  happened  since  Yo'  Kxcollency's  departure ;  soe  wishing  Yo'  Kxcellency  all  ha|)pineH8  & 
p'sperity  I  remaiiie 

Yo'  Kxcell:  miml  hundde 

&  most  obedient  Serv' 

Itou'    JaVINOHTON. 

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Examinuihns  of  two  Mohawk  Indiana. 

[New-Yiuk  I'apore,  III.  1).  IS.] 

The  Examination  of  a  Maquaes  Inilian  called  Taonnodirio  who  arrived  this  day 
from  Ci  '."a  with  two  other  Maquaes  Indians,  1  sijuae  and  a  hoy,  in  Albany 
the  20'"  of  June  1(191. 


Present - 


The  Mayor  and  Recorder 


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Says  that  he  lias  been  12  days  by  the  way  from  Canida  and  brought  along  with  him  the 
eldest  son  of  Synioii  (Jroot  wlio  was  taken  by  the  French  at  Scheiincctady. 

This  Indian  lias  been  in  Canida  since  tlie  Spring,  went  tiiere  witii  C'aptaine  Jolm  Schnyler 
and  Lawrence  tlie  Maquaes,  has  now  sutiiciently  sounded  tiie  French  and  linds  them  deceitful! 
and  false  and  designed  to  doe  all  the  mischeife  they  can  &  therefore  thought  it  convenient  to 
leave  them. 

The  French  are  nuiking  200  burch  eannoes  at  Mont  Heall  and  he  seeing  all  these  p'pararcons 
asked  his  Aunt  who  is  a  dweller  at  Cachanuage  and  a  Praying  Indian  S()uae,  what  the  matter 
was  the  French  made  soe  many  Cannoes,  tell  me  plainly  and  do  not  hide  it  from  me,  lor  1  will 
not  stay  here  &  sutler  my  peoi)le  to  be  cut  oil'.  The  Squae  replyed  'tis  true  there  is  a  designe 
to  goe  out  a  lighting  against  Onuoudage  and  30  praying  Indians  were  ready  to  goe  out  the  next 
day  to  annoy  the  Onnondages. 

3  days  before  he  came  away  the  news  came  to  Mont  Keall  that  7  siiips  from  France  were 
arrived  at  tiuebec,  one  half  was  loaden  v.ilh  j)rovi8ions,  the  rest  had  men  on  board;  he  ibrgott 
tiie  number  it  was  some  thousand,  tliat  was  reported  to  be  conu-.  After  the  news  iiad  been 
there  two  days  all  hands  vveie  imployed  to  make  burch  cannoes,  which  made  him  the  more 
inquisitive  about  tiu'  designe,  and  discovering  some  of  their  wise  men,  tiiey  told  him  tliat  tin- 
designe  was  lor  Onnondage  and  wished  him  nor  none  of  the  Maciiiacs  to  goe  there,  for  it  would 
be  a  heavy  stroke.  We  have  warned  you  suliiciently  and  tve  warn  you  again  not  to  fonie  v-  tr 
Onondage. 

There  are  temie  of  our  Indians  which  he  leflwith  the  French  praying  Indians  at  CachaimagH 
but  they  said  they  would  all  follow  and  come  home,  for  he  acquainted  them  with  his  going. 

The  Govern'  of  Canida  Mons'  Fronlineak  was  ut  Quebeeq. 

A  true  copy  examined  p' 

It'  Livi.vusro.v. 

Examination  of  'I'alionsiwogo  a  Maqnuse  come  from  Canida  yesterday.     Albany 
ai'"  day  of  .lune  lCi)l. 

Doth  say  tliat  IM  diiyes  agoe  a  party  of  the  Sinnikaes  Cayonges  and  ( )nondages  n,  mIc  an 
nttacq  on  u  fort  below  Mont  Iteall  and  (hsignrd  to  take  the  French  unawares;  but  the  IndianH 
lost  'i  men.  and  killed  the  F-nsigne  of  li.e  Fort. 

Item,  that  10  ('aiiiiocs  of  Fii'iicli  Indians  called  I{(iiida.\r  in  all  M  men  arrived  at  Mont 
Ueall ;  whereupon  the  (lovcin'  nl  .Monlreall  told  the  praying  IndianM  "  »Now  C'hildren  take 
"  (Jourage,  let  us  march  up  to  the  Semie<|neH  &'  and  destroy  them  from  cast'e  to  castle;  w»! 
<■  have  a  ihouaunu  men  ui'  the  tarr  .NaiiuUii  now  at  I'adaracquii  let  ui>  iiiaki   '400  rannui  h  auU 


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"  go  up  to  them  witli  a  thousand  men  moro,  and  fall  upon  them  viz'  first  on  the  Sennekaes  and 
"  then  on  the  Cayouges,  Onnondages,  and  Oneydes  and  passe  by  the  Maquaes  and  soe  come 
"  down  and  fall  on  the  Christians  at  Albany."  The  praying  Indians  asked  him  what  he 
designed  to  doe  with  New  Yorke  and  Boston.  The  Governour  of  Mont  Ileall  replyed  ;  "  as 
"  for  New  Yorke  wv  will  send  sliipps  to  take  them  by  sea,  but  for  Boston  we  regard  them  noo 
"  more  than  a  little  barking  dogg  that  dare  not  bite." 

Doth  say  further  that  the  Cent"  brother  Mons'  1/  Moon  that  commanded  the  party  at 
Sclieimectady  who  was  sent  last  fall  to  rniuce  after  the  defeat  of  the  Boston  fleet,  was  arrived 
at  Quebecq  with  15.  saile  of  sliipps,  which  shipps  by  the  way  had  taken  18  sayle  of  English 
fishermen  and  brought  them  up  (Juebecc] ;  the  said  fifteen  ships  had  brought  souldiers  powder 
lead  and  store  of  other  goods. 

This  what  he  now  hath  related  here,  he  was  forbid  by  them  of  Canida  to  tell,  and  says 

further  that  the  French  has  taken  2  Indian  boys  belonging  to  the  family  [of]  Tariha,  who  is 

master  of  the  Jesuite  Milett  prisoner  at  Oiieyde,  and  the  French  desire  that  the  said  Tariha  may 

acquaint  them  how  and  what  way  they  shall  lay  their  designe  and  that  they  will  exchange  the 

said  two  boys  for  the  Jesuite  Milett,  and  desire  an  answer  of  this  matter  by  this  Tariha,  or  that 

he  would  come  himselfe  to  Canida  to  them 

A  true  Copy  examined  p' 

llo.  Livingston 
A  true  Copy 

(signed)         M.  Clarkson  Secry. 


\ 


IttJteit  Lii'iiuj\f(>/i  to   (iin'inior  ShiiKjltd'. 

[.N>>?.Vork,  11.  T.,  IV.  11.  SI.) 

Albany  the  i>''  July  1091. 
.May  it  please  Yo'  Excell: 

The  encloHed  was  designed  to  be  with  Yo'  F.xccU.  lielore  this  tyme,  onely  stayed  till  the 
Maqunes  came  tlown,  that  Yo'  Kxcell.  might  have  an  account  of  their  number,  but  they  not 
appearing  M'  Wessells  resolved  to  goe  to  their  Castles  last  Muiiday,  and  found  the  S*  first 
C'aslles  ready,  but  the  ."C'  ('aslii-  in  such  a  consternation  about  the  death  of  Tahaiodoris  their 
cheile  Sachiin,  that  they  bad  quite  (orgotl  their  engageinenl  to  Yo'  Kxcellency  and  had  iioe 
thoughts  of  marching  up;  but  have  now  concluded  to  send  74  men  with  the  Mayor.  They  of 
the  (irsl  &•  ■,»•'  Ca.mlcM  will  be  at  Schennectady,  to  day,  aiul  the  li"*  Castle  will  speedily  follow. 
They  expected  when  M'  WchncIIh  came  there,  a  consiihTable  jtresi-nt,  to  wipe  of  tlie'ir  teares 
lor  their  dead  Sachiin  and  told  they  had  stayd  soe  long  for  the  Christians  last  year,  they  could 
stay  Houie  lime  lor  them  now.  I  wish  to  (iod  we  had  such  a  force  that  we  m ,  dcd  not  to 
court  such  heathens,  (or  a:  y  assistaiu-e,  liir  they  are  a  broken  reed  to  depend  upon;  hut  lor  the 
present  then'  is  noe  help  lor  it,  they  must  be  tenderly  handled. 

It  is  a  di'ploralde  thing  that  "ur  people  will  expose  thelnselve.^  without  any  cause.  F.ast 
Muuday  -'  men  went  over  the  ri\cr  att  Canastagione  to  make  hay  upon  Ciaes  de  Urabanders 
land,  the  !i!0!it  dnngerou''  place  in  uU  the  I'rovince  :  some  French  Indian"  «urpri»e«  l!!em>  kills 


hi; 


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^^^ 


the  one  and  takes  oft"  his  skull,  and  what  is  become  of  the  other  we  know  not,  whether  he  be 
shott  in  the  river  or  oaryed  away  prisoner.  Tiie  otlier  people  that  were  a  mowing  of  hay 
upon  Claes  de  Brabanders  island  that  now  belongs  to  John  Child  heard  3  gunns  goe  off,  went 
to  the  river  side  see  noe  body  but  the  cannoe  that  they  went  over  in  cutt  and  sunk  in  the 
water.  We  sent  a  party  of  horse  thither  who  found  one  of  the  men  lying  in  the  water  at  the 
shoare  side,  who  was  buryed  here  in  towne  yesterday.  Warning  was  immediatly  sent  to  the 
fanners  below  to  be  iipon  their  guarde.  This  is  the  worst  time  of  the  year,  the  harvest  just 
at  hand ;  if  anoy'  such  thing  should  happen  the  corne  would  be  left  upon  the  ground  and  all 
farmers  fly  into  Towne;  The  people  of  the  Halfe  xMoon  dare  not  stay  without  they  have  a 
garrison  there.  I  tell  them  Your  Excell.  will  send  up  men  assoon  as  you  come  to  New 
\orke;  lor  tiie  people  here  are  very  timerous  since  there  are  soe  few  men  in  the  towne  for 
Burgers,  and  all  cannot  make  a  hundred.  I'eople  are  extream  afraid  to  goe  into  the  woods  at 
present. 

1  reinaine  in  ail  humility. 

Your  lOxcell.  most  obed'  Serv' 

l{ou'  Livingston. 

Inclosed  is  the  list  of  the  Comp*  of  volunteers  gone  to  Canada.  1SJ2. 

Just  now  Lieu'  Abr:  Schuyler  comes  from  the  Mayor;  says  all  is  ready,  cannoes  making  & 
nothing  but  the  Indians  that  tiiey  stay  (or,  ail  y"  men  well  and  cheery. 

A  true  Copy 
(signed)  M.  Claukson  Secry. 


Sir 


Governor  Slou<jlittr  to  the  ihtrcrnorfi  of  tlir  .streral  Provinces. 

[N<«-Viirli  I'«ii<T»,  UI.  n.  W.  ] 

Fort  Will:  Henry  11  July   l(i!U. 


I  returned  to  this  place  from  Albany  on  the  a?""  past,  where  I  left  all  things  in  a  very  good 
posture  and  with  much  difticulty  has  secured  our  Indians.  1  ftnmd  that  place  in  great  disorder, 
our  plantations  and  Schenectady  almost  ruined  and  deslniyed  by  the  eiicniys  durcing  tlie  time 
of  the  late  confusions  here.  1  have  giiarrisoned  Schenectady  and  the  Ihilte  Moon  with  smne 
of  the  iuindred  fusileers  raised  by  our  AsHembiy  for  the  defence  of  the  fnmtier  at  Albany  ;  the 
remainder  with  one  of  the  King's  comiianys  are  posted  at  Albany. 

By  the  Indians  propositions  herewith  sent  you,  you  will  perceive  their  sentiments  and  what 
appreliensions  they  have  concerning  your  government  and  the  rest  of  the  adjacent  collonys, 
and  how  farr  they  think  you  obliged  (being  in  the  sanu'  chaine  of  Covenant  with  them)  to  aid 
and  assist  us  against  the  French  our  common  enemy.  Pursuant  tlierein:fo  I  have  advised  with 
tiie  Councill  who  joyne   with  me   and  think  it  alisohitely  nerdliil'  that   you  assist  us  with  one 

'  "  for  (liH  ii..,.iiriljr  nf  tlii.  Hti.l  «ll  tlie  olli.r  (pf  llioii  .M«J>..1_».«  Cnhinj-, ,  thnt  tli.r.'  !«•  liiiiii.i.ii.il  ntl  All.iiii.v  iitl  liaul  bm 
iwn   (lii«  wiiit.r  wli.m.f  tli,.y  wmwivB  il    iKcJfull  "—follow,   licit-   in  tin.   i-t.^y  „f  tliiii   .iixiiliir  in  A'.w-'lW*  Vulimial 

Va.u^^nij.    XXXVH.  ^  EC- 


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liuudied  iiud  fifty  as  your  proportion,  iiccording  to  order  of  Counclll  or  resolve  this  day, 
HOW  Bent  you.  I  need  not  relate  unto  you  of  liow  great  import  the  preservacou  of  thia  place 
is,  being  the  only  bulwark  and  safe  guard  of  all  Their  Majestys  plantacons  on  the  main  of 
America,  and  if,  for  want  of  strength,  the  French  should  assault  and  gain  Albany  how  farr 
your  Governmeut  and  all  the  English  Colonys  on  both  sides  of  us  would  be  endangered,  you 
can  easily  judge.  For  we  ha-.j  nothing  but  that  place  that  keeps  our  Indians  steady  to  us, 
and  the  loss  of  that  must  be  tiie  loss  of  them,  and  the  loss  of  them  must  be  the  loss  of  all  the 
King's  intrest  on  this  Continent. 

I  have  also  upon  the  receipt  of  the  inclosed  letter  from  Justice  Glenn  and  for  the  preventing  the 
eneniys  descent  upon  us,  raised  one  hundred  Christians  more,  who  with  three  hundred  Maouase 
and  Uiver  Indians  uiuler  the  con)niand  of  Major  tjciiuyler  did  march  to  Canada  the  S:^"  past,  to 
watch  the  eneniys  uu)tions.  and  to  improve  all  opportunitys  that  presents  for  the  surprizing  and 
tlestroying  them.  The  t^euuekes  have  agreed  to  goe  down  Cadaraq  f fiver  with  a  considerable 
force  and  assault  them  at  the  same  time ;  wliich  I  doubt  not  l)ut  will  have  that  eflect  and  keep 
them  in  such  alarme  tiuit  they  may  change  their  resolves  of  invadeing  us,  or  at  least  divert 
them  so  long  unlill  we  be  in  a  fitt  posture  of  defence.  I  have  applyed  to  our  neighbours  in 
New  F.ngland  for  their  assistance  but  can  have  none,  so  cannot  rely  upon  them,  tho  they  were 
fbrwiird  enough  to  help  the  la<e  usurper,  l)y  which  it  may  be  easily  conceived  how  fiirr  they 
are  affected  to  their  Matyes  interest,  and  liow  much  this  i)lace  is  endangered  if  we  have  not  a 
present  and  suitable  supply  from  you  and  other  of  our  neigiibours  westward.  The  Councill 
dolh  likewise  joyne  with  me  and  think  lilt  that  you  commissionate  some  persons  to  concert 
with  me  and  otiier  Commissioners  fiom  \irgiuia  Maryland,  I'ennsilvania  ami  the  Jerseys,  of 
jiroper  means  &  methods  for  the  secureing  this  and  their  Majesty's  other  |)lantacons  on  this 
main,  and  the  suppressing  tlie  enemy;  and  also  agree  to  a  certain  fund  to  be  levyed  amongst 
us  all  in  projiorcon,  for  the  raising  and  paying  of  men  dureing  tliis  warr,  that  if  possible  the 
menmry  of  the  French  might  be  rooted  out  of  America;  all  wiiich  by  a  hearty  union  amongst 
our  selves  and  due  deliberation  may  be  easily  ellected.  I  doubt  not  but  you  are  verv  sensible 
of  the  many  branches  that  havo  been  lop|)ed  off  from  this  government  in  the  late  reignes  and 
that  it  is  now  confined  to  a  great  narrowness,  iiaveing  oidy  Hudson's  ]{iver  and  Long  Isliuul 
tor  the  iiounds,  and  notwithstanding  of  the  great  liarrass  waste  and  ruine  that  has  attended 
them  in  the  late  usurpacon,  yett  in  their  Assenddy  they  iuive  given  signall  demonslracon  of 
great  loyallty  and  true  affections  to  their  Mn"".  having  estal)lished  a  reveiuie  as  formerly  and 
raised  tX'iHHI  for  tlie  pay  of  100  fu/.ileers  and  tiu!  paying  and  fitting  out  the  late  expedition 
will  cost  .fJOOO  more;  so  that  the  charge  of  this  poor  Province  will  exceed  t'lO.OOO  p'  annum 
which  farr  exceeds  their  ability,  and  will  also  lali  short  of  what  is  mn-dfull  to  preserve  it,  ami 
how  tarr  you  are  concerned  in  its  |ireservac<)u  need  not  be  repented.  So  that  I  hoi)e  1  shall 
liave  your  effectual  answer,  which  will  lie  great  service  to  the  Crowne,  &  the  only  security  to 
us  fill. 

Since  the  premisses  I  have  received  I'resh  inlellinence  contirming  the  arriveall  of  r.cruiles 
in  Canada,  as  is  fidly  relateil  in  the  dupli'Mtes  of  the  letters  ami  examiniicoiis  sent  )  on ;  so 
that  there  is  now  no  time  for  delay,  but  do  exped  that  you  will  forthwith  send  us  your  ipiota 

of  I'lO  nu'ii  complealely  armed  and  provided  lor  the  reiul'ori '  of  Albany,  which  is  in  eminent 

(hmger,  the  French  spyes  having  killid   two  men  that  wire   Muiweiag  of  hay  at  (^lenestiago 
within  7  mileH  of  ,\lbany.     1  lia\e  sent   this  niesscuger  express  In  urge  your  dispatch  of  this 
matter,  our  circumstances  not   admiltmg  d.  '  ives;  and  if  any   laihire  on  \nur  parts  must  ly  at 
Vo,„   {II.  =■) 


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your  doore,  and  the  King  fully  acquainted  witii  it.     I  slmll  as  opportuuityH  present,  acquaint 

you   from   time   to   time  with   what  occurs,   and  do  expect  that  you   will  put  your  whole 

government  into  such  a  posture  that  may  be  ready  to  march  against  the  French  our  common 

enemy  if  any  invasion  should  happen. 

H.  Slouqiiteh: 
A  true  Copy 

M.  Clakkson. 


( Indorsed ) 


"  A  Copy  of  the  letter  sent  from  New 
"  Yorke  by  Coll  Slougliter  to  Virginia 
"  Maryland,  I'ennsilvania,  West.Ieraey 
"  Connecticut,  Rhode  Island  &  Boston." 


Governor  and  CoidwU  of  Comn'ctkmt  fo  Governor  Sloxghter, 

[Nf»-V.irk  PuiicTH,  111.  I),  21.] 

Hartford  July  H"-  ItiiU. 
Excellent  Sir 

Your  Ires  of  the  10"'  of  .Tiily  instant  are  before  us  ami  we  are  very  glad  to  understand  that 

you  have  taken  care  to  put  all  things  in  good  order  at  Albany  for  the  defence  of  His  Ma""* 

subjects  in  this  great  time  of  danger  wherein  we  are  in  daily  expectacun  of  being  alarmed  by 

the  French  in  our  sea  port  towns,  especially  at  New  London  and  Stonington.     Also  we  iiavo 

considered  yo"^  order  of  Council  bei.ring  date  July  the  7"*  wherein  YV  F.xcellency  and  Council 

upon   the  news  of  recruites  arrived    att   C'anida  and   reports    of  their   intendnu'uls   against 

Albany  and  of  one  Killed  and  another  missing,  you  doe  demand  of  us  one  hundred  and  lilly 

men  with  all    expedicon  to  be  sent  lor  Albany   for   the   defence  of  that    post,   and    in    yo' 

Excellency's  letter  you  tell  us  that  yn'i  expect  that  we  forthwith  send  you  our  (Juota  of  one 

hundred  &  fifty   men  compleatly  armed  and  provided  for  the  reiiiloicemenl  of  Albanv,  and 

that  we  |>ut  ourselves  in  such  a  posture  that  we  may  be  ready  to  march  against  the  French 

the  cwwmion  enemy  if  any  invasion  should  liai)peii.     We  have  always  been  readv  to  LMiiiit  our 

assistance  for  the  defence  of  His  Maties  subjects;  we   have  r.vpeiiiled  a  great  estate  thereon 

Ibrmerly  Imtb  ut  Albany  and  Hearfeild  &  Northfeild  for  these  three  last  years  one  year  after 

another;  aiai  if  the  ease  sue  recjuiri'd  we  should  be   ready  upon   imy   invasion  to  grant  what 

assistance  our  abilities  will  allind  lor  the  defenct^  of  their  Maties  good  subjects  in  the  severall 

Colonyes;  but  we  doe  not  see   it   our  wny  upon  every  report  of  an  enemy  to  bo  at  such  a 

charge  and  e.xpi'uii-  as  that  will  be  which  yo'  Excellency  hath  moved  lor.      Itesides  there  bath 

been  such  a  Irecjuenl  passage  from  t'anida  to  these  townes  up  this  ri\er,  dial  they  he  ojieii  to 

eminent  danger,  anil  they  being  so  neer  to  us  that  we  cannot  but  must  assist  them  upon  any 

assault  of  an  enemy  lliat  shall  be  nnnle  upon  them.     Also  <nir  neighbours  at  the  Eastward  and 

the  Massachusetts  have  lost  (as  we  hear)  twelve  men  of  late  by  the  enemy;  all  which  ni'.ikes 

our  way  difficult  and  our  charges  being  soe  great  we  are  not  willing,  without  necessity  urges, 

to  be  at  soe  great  a  charge  as  this  will  bf  to  us.     llesides  we  are  not  capable  ol  supplying  our 


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soldi.M-s  with  aniinmiilion  or  provisioii.s  to  niiiivli  out.  of  our  Colony;  wliat  wo  liiivf  being 
Ni'iirci'ly  <Miougli  Cor  our  own  ilfliMice.  Wvv  doubt  not,  but  yo'  own  Colony  lum  ii  Huilici.'ncy  of 
men  upon  I,oiig  island  and  otlit-r  parlH  that  may  be  spart-d  to  garrison  at  Albany;  WluTfaH 
you  siu-ake  of  gn-at  charges  ymi  an- at ;  wc  alsoc  fould  tell  you  of  ours,  but  that  will  not 
make  them  lesse.  You  have  a  great  trade  that  inables  men  to  bear  their  cliarge,  but  wi!  have 
little  or  nothing  of  that,  i)ut  what  we  raise  is  out  of  the  .•arth  by  hand  labour,  whieb  is  also 
nnieh  shortned  l)y  i)lastH  and  other  alllictiv.'  a.ridents,  whieb  makes  our  ])urthens  tlie  greater 
ami  we  lesse  able  to  bear  tlu'm.  We  also  miglit  iidorm  you  that  we  luive  had  h)pt  oil'  this 
Colony  Hoveral  bramhes,  on  the  l-'.ast  and  West,  which  hatli  somewliat  diNe.iabled  uh  by  the 
losse  of  th.>ir  assislimce.  As  to  our  concrting  with  Vo'  I'lNceilency  and  other  commissimH'rs 
to  consult  oC  i)roi)er  means  for  the  securing  of  their  Mat''-  interest  in  these  i'rovinces  and  tlu; 
suppressing  of  the  enemy  &.<■  it  is  a  matter  worthy  of  good  cmisideration,  ami  l)eing  as  is  said, 
of  comnmn  concerne  mressary  to  be  concerted  in  a  councill  of  the  whole.  ]5ut  you  menlimi 
no  time  nor  place  for  lliis  meeting;  but  wee  shall  :ic(|iuiint  our  (ienerall  AHHend)ly  with  yo^ 
desires  therein  (wiio  of  necessity  must  l)e  called  before  we  can  raise  any  nu)Mey)  for  the 
management  of  these  great  alliiirs;  except  a  suddaine  invasion  necessitate  us  to  appoaso  an 
enemy  invading  some  part  of  our  own  Colony  or  some  of  our  neighbours  and  in  such  ('ase  we 
must  veiitun-  our  all  to  maintain  tlu'ir  Ma"-  inten'sl  and  defend  ourselves  and  neighbours. 

Sir,  this  is  that  at  \)'Hvui  we  judgtf  necessary  to  acrpiaint  you  witii  and  we  iiope  we  shall  be 
earefull  to  api)rove  ourselves  yo'  good  tieighbours  willing  and  ready  to  attend  what  duty  is 
incundient  upon  us  and  iu)t  give  you  any  Just  occasion  to  ac(juaiiil  their  Ma"-  with  any  failures 
in  not  attending  duty  we  owe  to  their  Ma"-  or  any  of  our  good  m-ighbonrs;  ilcsireing  we  nuiy 
not  1)0  imposed  upon.  Sir,  we  shall  alwayes  be  ready  to  impart  what  intelligence  we  shail 
rereive  from  any  part  or  parts,  and  dot-  gratefully  entertain  the  p'miso  of  the  favour  from 
yo'  selte;  and  VVi-  are 

Excellent  Sir 

Yo'  uH'ectionute  friends 

and  hmnble  Servants 

Tile  Covern''  and  Counr'il  of  tlitur 

Ma""  (-'olouy  of  Comieclic  <  t 
p'  their  Order 

.lipii.N   Ai.i.vN  Secref 
A  true  Copy 

M.  ('i.AHKHON  Seery 


M' 


A' 


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<  ■ 


Maryland  Committee  to  Govenuv  Shvyliter. 

[New-York  Pniiora,  III.  a  25.] 

By  the  Committee  in  Maryland    July  29"'  1691. 

May  it  please  Your  Excelly. 

The  inclosed  was  designed  some  time  since  to  have  kissed  your  hands,  but  before  such  time 
as  it  could  meet  with  a  secure  &  convenient  conveyance  Your  Excelly's  h-tter  to  this 
(lovernment  of  the  21"  instant  arrived  here  with  the  inclosed  papers  and  articles  of  peace 
with  the  Sinnekes  Indians,  for  which  we  returne  yon  our  humble  and  liearty  thanks,  more 
especially  in  that  you  liave  according  to  the  cusiome  of  your  predecessors  in  that  governnu'ut 
included  us  and  the  rest  of  their  Majestys  subjects  in  tiu'se  your  lu'iglibouring  colionys  therein, 
allthougli  we  cannot  also  (aiul  that  witli  sonui  dillidence  and  trouble)  but  observe  tlifit  the  nu)sl 
considerable  nation  of  those  liulian  called  tlie  Sinnondewanues'  of  greater  force  than  all  the 
rest  are  not  concerned  in  tlie  ]e,;;r 'e. 

Your  Excellys.  letter  demanding  a  supply  from  this  Province  we  have  duely  considered  and 
are  sufliciently  sencible  of  our  duty  in  complying  therewith  so  farr  forth  as  we  cann  for  their 
Majestys  service  and  do  assure  your  Excelly.  none  shall  be  more  forward  in  testifying  their 
zeal  of  the  sanu-  then  ourselves.  But  you  nuxy  please  tc  understand  that  the  constitucon  of 
tiiis  Province  is  and  alw.iys  hath  been  such  tiiat  no  forces  cann  be  raised  to  be  drawn  out  of 
this  Province  or  moneys  or  other  supplys  h'vyed  but  by  consent  of  the  freemen  in  a  (lenerMl! 
Assembly  or  Convention,  wlierein  at  present  also  consists  the  chief  and  only  governing  power 
and  authority  of  this  Province  in  matters  of  such  moment;  aiul  which  the  more  better  and 
efFectually  to  com[>l'  with  Your  Kxcellys.  dtMuands  we  have  caused  to  be  convened  by  the  first 
day  of  fcleptend)er  next,  wbicii  will  be  as  soon  as  lliey  cann  possii)ly  be  gott  together,  and  then 
we  doubt  not  but  sudi  measures  will  be  taken  as  may  answer  fully  your  requests, 
proportionable  to  ()ur  abilitys  &  as  may  most  conduce  to  their  Ma''"'  servivC  :  Jhit  we  nuist 
also  reconmiend  to  your  Excellys  considera<'on  that  wt'  doubt  you  juive  not  had  duely 
represented  to  you  the  true  state  and  condicun  of  this  I'rovince,  compared  with  othiTs  tlu> 
neighbouring  colonys,  in  that  you  seenie  in  your  demands  to  e(piali/.e  us  with  Virginia  who 
exceeds  l)oth  in  uien  and  wealth  four  times  the  nund)erand  value,  and  prefc  rr  us  to  I'ensilvania 
who  much  cxcell  us  in  either.  However  %vi'  iiope  wt-  shall  not  be  backward  in  our  endeavors 
to  pronu)te  their  Majestys  interest  and  be  serviceable  to  you  in  tins  and  upon  all  occasions  of 
the  like  Nature  or  otherwise  for  their  Majestys  Service  and  the  publick  good,  and  (|uestion  not 
ill  tile  least  but  when  the  Coiivi'iition  meets,  in  whose  |)o\ver  it  is  to  compleat  the  same,  your 
Excelly  will  receive  an  effectuail  and  satisfactory  answer  to  your  demands. 

Jii  the  mean  time  we  send  you  lii'rewith  our  trusty  freind  M'  W'"  lUai'kinstien' a  person  of 
good  lame  and  creditt  with  us  to  jirf.Kfiit  this  to  Vo''  Kxceliy's  bands,  as  also  to  consult  with 
you  and  be  advized  of  the  best  and  most  siiiteable  methods  to  coni|)ly  with  your  occasions  that 
we  may  accordingly  represent  the  same  to  our  convention  for  their  order  and  disposition.  We 
recjuest  Vo'  Excelly.  to  give  all  due  faith  and  credence  to  the  l)".iier,  who  we  have  fully 
commicoiiated  for  tiiis  purpose,  ami  are  certain  he  will  olli-r  nothing  but  wliat  niodestly  his 


'  The  8()Utlierii  iiiiiim>  for  tlu'  Snui'iis.     8w  uiit^'  p.  ;121.     A  cinlK'  wf  llu'  Siiuruis  niiys  CdMcii,  from  \>' 
ctilloil  tlHTM  'rnii<tnt^>iiiui.     liintori/  nf  ihr  Fit'r  \atio)r-,  n'.tr,  p.  I'J.  —  till. 
'  "IlLANKiMtTKis"  ill  Uu!  uriitliiul  111  .\eiii-  )uri  (.'otviru  .'Jiutimripli,  XWVII.  —  V.i>, 


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789 


instruccons  lend  liini  to,  and  tlierofore  we  recommend  him  to  your  kind  nnd  favourable 
reception,  to  whonie  you  may  freely  and  safely  communicate  and  committ  what  further 
requests  or  commands  you  please  to  lay  on 

Your  Excelly's 

Most  humble  Serv" 

Ne*  Blakiston  P" 
a  true  Copy 

M.  (vLARKsoN  8ocry  : 


Intended  Letter  of  Gomrnor  SJonglder  to  Secretary  BlatJiwayt. 

[N<>w-York  I'nperB,  HI.  A.  T.] 

Sir, 

The  inclosed  narrative  will  inform  you  of  the  resistance  made  by  Jacob  Leysler  and  his 
associates  to  Major  In/^'oldsby  and  tiie  king's  Forces. 

On  my  arrival  here  on  the  ll)""  March  last  I  found  the  Country  all  in  arms  Jacob  Leisler 
with  near  four  hundred  men  in  tin-  (ort  firing  upon  tiie  Town  where  he  killed  aiul  wounded 
several  of  the  [rcople]  idler  I  published  uiy  connuission  I  sent  Major  Jngoldsby  to  denmnd 
the  surrender  of  the  fort  which  was  tlatly  denied,  however  he  sent  one  StoU  who  knew  me  in 
England  to  see  if  [  was  really  come,  upmi  his  return  to  I^eisler  I  sent  a  second  summons  which 
was  likewise  refused  and  then  he  sent  two  of  his  |)riucipal  ('ouncillors  Melbourne  and  Delanoy 
to  capitidate  with  nu!  which  I  could  not  admit  but  ordered  them  immediately  to  be  secured, 
the  next  day  he  sent  to  denuuid  the  prisoners  but  1  could  not  permit  ihem  to  deliver  their 
Message,  resolving  to  attack  the  fort  by  .sea  and  lan<l  having  ordered  the  num  of  war  to  go  and 
lie  at  the  back  of  the  fort  and  >bijor  Ingoldsby  to  march  with  the  kings  Korces  to  the  Fort 
Gate  and  make  a  pt^remptory  denuuul  of  a  surrender  otherwise  would  assault  them,  they  then 
did  admit  Major  Jngold.sby  to  enter  alotu;  who  by  my  Order  required  them  to  groiuul  their 
arms  and  inarch  out  of  the  fort  aii<l  they  all  should  be  pardoned  excejit  Leisler  and  his  Council 
who  they  readily  forsook  and  the  Major  thereupon  comnumded  the  king's  forces  to  enter  and 
l)rought  Leisler  and  Ips  Council  to  nu'  at  the  City  Hall,  they  being  taken  in  actual  rebellion,  1 
with  the  advice  of  the  Council  committed  them  to  prison  aiul  ordered  a  commission  of  Oyer 
and  Tcnniiu'r  to  be  issued  out  for  their  legal  trial  where  two  were  ac<piitted  by  their  country 
viz'  Delanoy  and  Kdsell,  six  convictcl  by  their  Country,  and  Leisler  ami  Melbourne  cornkMuned 
as  nuite.  Ily  the  advice  of  the  Judges  1  was  inclined  to  ri'prieve  them  until  his  Majesty's 
pleasure  should  be  known,  but  the  j)eople  were  .so  Miu<h  disturbed  thereat  and  the  Council 
and  ;\ssenibly  did  represent  lo  me  the  great  damage  it  would  hv  to  the  King's  Service  and 
(liscouragenu'nt  to  future  loyalty  if  the  law  was  not  executed  upon  the  principal  Actors  which 
1  was  constrained  to  do  and  on  the  17"'  of  May  Leisler  and  Milbourno  were  accordingly 
exectiti'd  having  respited  all  the  sentence,  saving  the  hanging  and  the  separating  their  heads 
from  their  bodies.  The  Assen)l>ly  met  nw  pursuant  to  my  writs  on  (he  >.»"'  of  April  chose  M' 
Craham  their  Speaker,  ilid  unite  with  nu-  in  every  thing  necessary  for  the  King's  Service, 
have  estalilished   a   itevemu'   for  two  years  and    passed   several   other    laws  for  their  own 


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NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  RLVNUSCUIPTS. 


conveuiency,  which  [are]  now  trnnsniitteil  to  you  (or  his  Majesty's  Approbation  amongst  wliich 
there  is  one  very  necessary  to  remove  the  people's  mistake  they  iiail  been  poisoned  witli  from 
IVew  England  that  the  Crown  has  nothing  to  do  with  the  people  here  which  is  an  Act 
recogniziiiir  tlieir  .Majesty's  Wight  to  this  Province.  To  prevent  the  like  disorders  for  the 
future,  we  have  also  joined  [iii]  an  address  which  was  sent  to  you  via  Virginia  wherein  we  assurci 
His  ALijesty  of  our  hearty  alfections  to  serve  him  and  also  represent  the  necessity  of  uniting 
those  parts  again  into  one  head  of  Covernnient  as  they  were  under  Ilis  Koyal  Highness 
the  Duke  of  York,  otherwise  we  shall  neither  he  able  to  defend  onrselves  nor  secure  the 
Revenue. 

So  soon  as  I  had  settled  all  things  in  good  Order  here  1  went  to  Albany  where  1  arrived  the 
(ound  tiiat  place  full  of  disorder  the  people  ready  to  desert  the  place  about  one  hun(hvd 
and  fifty  good  tarniers  destroyed  and  deserted  by  tin-  l''rench  and  late  disorders.  The  Indians 
at  last  met  jne  but  were  very  cool  in  their  atfectioiis  at  lirst  having  been  under  stnnig 
temptations  from  the  Frencli,  by  their  proposals  herewith  sent  you  will  fully  know  their  mind, 
having  now  fn'ndy  united  I  hem. 

While  1  was  there  J  was  daily  alarnu'd  with  reports  that  the  l''rcnch  intended  a  sudden 
invasiou  upon  us  :  for  prevention  whereof,  so  (ar  as  i  am  alilt>  have  titled  out  a  party  of  one 
hundred  and  thirty  Christians  who  joined  with  three  hundred  Ma(pnis  and  Ifiver  Indians  under 
the  command  of  Major  Schyler  who  1  have  sent  into  Canada,  lie  is  likewise  to  meet  there 
about  -500  Sinnekea  who  have  pnnnised  to  go  down  (Jadaracpu"  Wiver  and  assault  them  in  the 
rear,  at  the  sanu-  1inu>  he  does  in  the  front  aiul  doubt  iu)t  but  shall  have  a  good  account  of  that 
action  or  at  least  may  be  a  nu>aus  to  divert  their  design  until  we  be  for  a  better  posture  of 
defence  having  for  that  puri)ose  required  of  all  my  neiglibours  their  assistance'  for  the 
reinforcement  of  Albany  as  per  the  letters  sent  them,  duplicates  whereof  sent  ycui,  but  am 
flatly  denied  by  lioston,  Whode  Island,  and  (,'onn<'cticut,  hope  to  meet  with  better  siu'cess  from 
Virginia  and  Maryland  whose  aid  have  likewise  demanded,  the  securing  of  Ali)auy  being  the 
only  safety  of  all  their  Majesties'  IMantations  on  this  nnuiw  lor  if  that  be  lost  our  Indians  art- 
lost,  and  if  the  French  get  them  they  certaiidy  get  all  Anu-rica  and  how  imable  this  snndl  and 
poor  province  is  to  he  the  oidy  lUdwark  against  all  the  King's  Kneniies  may  be  easily  judged, 
all  which  having  deeply  weighed  together  with  the  present  unhappy  circumstances  of  Our 
Nieghbonrs  in  New  England  who  are  so  divided  anu)ngst  themsef cs  and  so  aversi>  'o  any 
service  to  the  King  that  if  his  favor  do  not  extend  his  iuiniediate  (iovcrnment  over  tliciu  they 
will  certainly  by  their  folly  lose  their  Country  and  endanger  the  loss  of  their  Majesties'  Empire 
in  Atnerica.  Do  therefore  find  of  absolute  necessity  tm'  the  King's  great  &  only  service  in 
America  to  send  this  (Jentleman  MMMaham  over,  who  I  have  tinind  very  hearty  and  steady 
to  the  King's  Service  and  the  person  most  capable  to  serve  his  Majesty  in  this  matter  and  ht^ 
purely  endtraceth  this  at  my  r'oniniand  to  starve  the  king  he  m  '  iuiving  had  time  since  became 
hither  to  inspect  his  particular  concerns,  nor  indeed  to  get  oiu'  farthing  of  |u-olit  to  himself 
having  been  constantly  employed  for  the  imblic  and  in  such  matters  where  no  benefit  doth 
arise,  he  hath  sulfered  in  his  |ierson  and  Eslati'  since  these  troubles  began  ami  doidit  not  but 
lie  will  discharge  his  trust  with  such  faithfulness  that  he  nniy  obtain  the  Lords  favor  to 
consider  him  for  his  great  snlli-riugs  and  fornuT  services  to  the  Crown  &.' 

Sir, 

You  are  so  well  accjuainted  with  this  (jovernmenl  I  nei  d  not  urge  you  with  new  arguments 
to  move  the  king  to  dispatch  this  affair  since  his  service  and  all  the  revenue  that  accrues  to  him 


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LONDON  DOOUMKNTS  :     VIII. 


791 


from  Amcvicii  is  coniM-rnt'd  in  it  Jiiid  \vlii\t  (Icsirfil  so  just  and  iiccc^ssary ;  1)i'tlcr  for  the  King's 
Scrvirc  and  [H-ople's  safely,  1  iio|>e  will  nii't't  with  no  ohstnu'lion. 

In  our  ad(h-fSH  now  sent  \w  havo  plairdy  and  truly  reprosented  tlio  former  and  present  state 
of  this  Province,  hut  if  for  the  want  of  Jlecords  or  any  other  tiling  we  iiave  omitted  any  thing 
nniterial  tiiat  may  he  of  service  I  must  l)eg  the  favor  of  you  to  assist  us  in  it  and  solicit  his 
Majesty  and  the  l^ords  of  Couu.'il  in  tlie  beiialf  of  this  poor  rroviuce  who  only  wants  ahilily 
to  make  his  Majesty  tiie  greatest  >r()narch  hi  the  world  and  T  hope  where  there  is  such  signal 
demonstration  of  Loyalty  in  one  only  place  among  so  many  there  will  he  no  farther  need  of 
argument  where  the  King's  interest  is  so  nearly  concerned,  desiring  only  that  Connecticut, 
Kast  and  West  Jersey,  I'eiisylvaiiia  or  the  Ihree  lower  Comities  on  Delawan;  IMver,  all  fonnerly 
tinder  the  Duke's  (Jovernmeiit  may  he  reunited  to  make  :>  safe  and  formidahhi  defeiici^  against 
the  Kreiicli  attein|)ts,  and  that  if  possihit'  the  memory  of  the  I'Veiich  might  he  rooted  out  of 
Aiiieri<-a  his  Majesty  would  he  pleased  to  issue  his  mandatory  letters  to  New  Knglaud  Virginia 
and  Maryland  to  assist  us  with  men  and  money  that  we  may  so  unite  not  only  for  our  deli'iice 
hut  if  possihie  to  'he  snhduing  of  (Canada  which  will  not  hi-  so  dilliciilt  with  an  united  force, 
and  1  am  sure  a  greater  service  cannot  he  done  the  C'lowii  nor  a  hetter  way  lo  enlarge  a 
Jtfvenue,  the  King  will  have  then  the  command  of  all  tlu^  Trade  of  Furs  in  the  world.  This 
Gentleman  doth  acknowledge  himself  much  ohliged  to  you  for  your  favours  and  improves  all 
<)pp(trtimities  to  promote  your  advantage,  I  have  left  the  wlioli'  management  of  this  affair  to 
him  provided  he  he  governed  hy  your  advice  and  directions,  have  ordered  him  to  wait  upou 
you  and  to  be  grateful  for  your  services  and  assistance. 

I  Tliii  |ir(!(;o<liii(?  Ictti'i'  is  rof.rri'l  tn  in  tin'  I'l.llciwinn  miriiil.'  of  C.iuni'il,  iliitcil  .Inly  •>'.!,  lil'.ll  :  "  <)r,l,irj,  Tliiil  Cull.  Smilli 
1111(1  Mr  Niciilln  l)«i«  vii'W  A  [.I'ttcr  of  IiIh  Int.'  Ivvo'lli'iiry  ilraiLMicil  for  Mr  liliiilliwii^to  iiiiil  Corrcrl  unci  aiiuinl  i\w  hiiiih^  nt, 
jlii'ir  own  l)iMor('c6n."  AVio-  Yurk  Cnunnl  Miniilit,  VI.,  .11  It  wiw  iircoriliimly  anicmluil ;  ami  will  In:  founil,  m  iiltfrt'd,  poht 
|,.  71*1,  sul)  (late  (1th  An)<nHt  wlu-n  it  wiw  Hi;/nt>il. —  Kn. ) 


2'he  Cuiiuii((iiil<r'iii~Clii(f  (tiid  tlii-  (auin'il  ti>  tin    Coiiiinittie  of  Trade. 

[  .N|.«-Vi.rk  i;nlr),  II.  iliil.  ] 

New  York  July  L'lt"'  1C,!)1 
.May  it  please  yiuir  J.odpps 

On  the  :L':t''  Inslaut  Coll  Sloughter  our  laie  (lo\'^was  sei/.''  w'''  sudden  death  whereupon 
pursuant  to  their  .Mat''"  Lrcs  I'tit'  we  did  tiiianhnously  declare  Major  Ifichard  Iiigolilshy  to  he 
Commaiiil-  I  in  Chief,  iiiitill  their  Mat"'  |)leii-iire  slHnild  he  fiirtlier  kiiowcii  and  on  the  t.'/'*' 
(/iirr' he  w.i.s  sworn  to  execute  the  I'owers  and  .\iilhoritys  conlaiiied  in  their  .Mat'"  said  Lrcs 
J'al",  His  !•', .M'cllency  the  late  (iov''  on  hi.s  animal  here  found  this  Countrey  in  great  J)es()rder, 
licisler,  Millhounie  \,  others  who  had  usiiip'd  the  ( Joveriiiii'  having  greivotisly  o|)pressed  y" 
liest  of  the  Inhahilaiits  were  so  hardened  in  their  Wickedness  that  they  woiilil  not  adinitt  Maj' 
liigohlshy  who  arrived  with  their  .Mat'"  Korces  iV  Stores  into  the  l''ort  hut  on  tlit;  ctmtrary 
issued  out  I'roclamacions  of  Warr  against  him,  lir'd  upon  the  Citty  killed  sexcrall  of  the 
subjects  the  particulars  whereof  are  iiioic  liilly  related  in  the  narrative  scut  to  xM'  Blathwayt, 
(Ml  (he  111"' of  March  his  (Acelleiii'v  airi\e(l   piiljlished  their  .Mat'"  1, res  I'ateiit  anil  comiii   nded 


ill 


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NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


The  Aasomhly 
aiUlroH  Ut  IbiMr 
Matitd   lu)   ye 

CoUnOt'l  (itM»8  HOW 

At'Uiii^  forth  a 
SlaUi  of  ye 
Province 


a  surrender  of  the  Fort  which  was  several  times  deiiyeil  at  last  they  proposed  a  Capituiaciou 
w"*"  his  excellency  refused  and  seized  upon  Milbourne  and  DelaNoy  who  were  the  Messengers, 
the  next  day  the  Fort  was  surrendered,  Leisler  and  his  Councillors  Committed  to  prison  beinfj; 
taken  in  actual  Rebellion,  a  Connnission  ol'  Oyt  r  &  Trrminer  was  issued  for  their  legal  Tryall 
where  the  two  principal  Actors  Leislir  ;iiul  Mi'biiu!  'te  were  condemned  as  mute,  8ix  convict 
by  their  Country  and  two  cleared  on  the  10  of  May  the  Mutes  were  executed  the  rest 
reprieved  until  their  Maf'  I'leasure  were  knowno,  on  the  9""  April  his  Excellency  met  the 
Assembly  who  chose  their  Speakar  and  did  agree  with  his  Excellency  in  many  things  for  their 
Ma""  Service  the  laws  made  are  now  Transmitted  to  M'  Blathwayt  for  Their 
Ma""  approbacon  U;'?  Assembly  did  then  address  Their  Ma""  witli  the  state  of 
this  Province  W^""  we  nave  now  further  presin  i  d  lo  du  lu  a  nore  particular  manner 
and  humbly  beg  your  Lodps  favour  therein  there  being  nothing  requested  but 
according  to  r  ho  best  of  our  experience  and  understanding  is  of  absolute  necessity 
for  their  Mat'"  dignity  &  advantage  and  the  security  of  their  subjects  here  all  w"^''  is  humbly 
submitted  to  your  Lops  his  excellency  had  no  sooner  settled  affairs  liere,  but  he  went  to 
Albany  with  several  gentl"""  of  the  Council  where  he  uiett  the  Indians,  and 
indion»A  notwithstanding  the  strong  endeavours  of  the  French  hath  so  fix'd  them  that  we 

Forttncaoionj  at  °  " 

Albany  &o  jj^^y  ^,^^^g^  j^  believe  they  will  prove  constant  to  us.     The  French  are  very  active. 

His  Excellency  view'd  Schenectady  and  several  out  places  where  he  found  them  in  a  very  sad 
and  miserable  condicon  occasioned  by  the  late  Troubles  and  the  French  who  had  descended  upon 
them  burn't  Schenectady  and  had  kille.  and  taken  several  Inhabitants  he  has  Garrisoned 
Schenectady  &  the  Half  Moon  &  upon  the  Report  he  heard  of  the  Recruits  arrived  in  Canada  & 
of  400  Canoos  making  at  Mont  Royall  with  design  to  come  and  take  Albany  he  fitted  out  130 
Christians  &  300  Maquaes  and  River  Indians  under  the  command  of  Major  Schuler  who  wen!  ituo 
Canada  on  the  22''  past  and  were  to  meet  there  about  500  Senequaes  who  promised  to  go  down 
Cadaraqua  River  unto  them.  We  hope  they  may  do  some  service  or  at  least  divert  their 
V,  ;.  ,  ^^  Invasion  untill  We  be  in  a  better  posture  of  Defence  having  wrote  Letters  to  the 
iheirAMteumee  neighbouring  Colonies  for  their  Assistance,  Connecticutt,  Rhode  Island  and  the 
Massachusetts  flattly  deny  us  &  will  not  afford  us  releif,  We  expect  better  from  Virginia 
and  Maryland  there  being  an  absolute  necessity  of  Garrisoning  Albany  with  at  least  500 
Men  and  tiiis  Province  as  now  limitted  impossible  to  raise  or  maintaine  tliem  yet  that 
Post  of  so  great  Import  that  if  it  be  not  preserved  will  endanger  tlu;  loss  of  all  their  Mat'" 
Colonies  on  this  Continent  being  the  only  defence  and  security  of  tlieni  all,  We  therefore 
pray  your  Lops  to  consider  the  present  State  of  this  Province  who  had  groan'd  under 
insupportable  Pressures  ever  since  that  unhappy  union  with  Boston  in  the  late  reign  the; 
Governin'  then  l)eing  of  larger  extent  and  the  ?neaiis  of  conveying  intelligence  so  difficult  and 
Tedious  that  one  end  of  the  Dominion  might  have  been  destroyed  before  tiie  other  coiiKl  have 
notice  of  it  besides  they  liave  since  so  poison'd  those  Western  I'arts  with  their  Seditious  and 
Antimonarcliical  principles  who  formerly  were  all  sigiiall  for  th.ir  good  affection  to  the 
Monarchy  that  all  the  miserys  that  since  attended  this  Province  is  only  to  be  attributed  to 
that  miserable  union.  In  the  address  now  sent  to  their  Mat'"  your  L(.<lps  will  p'ceive  that 
these  Colonies  formeriy  under  one  head  &  Government  and  now  desire  to  be  reunited  has  this 
advantage  besides  all  the  others  accruing  to  their  Mai'"  that  tliis  jilace  the  scat  of  the  Governm' 
is  in  the  centre  of  the  whole  &  Schenectady  which  is  the  exlreemest  Partof  all  will  not  exceed 
100  miles  so  that  in  two  or  three  days  we  can  be  advised  and  give  releif  to  any  part  in  a  short 
time. 


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May  it  please  yoi»r  Loclspps 

„.      ,„  The  small  qnnntity  of  Stores  and  Ammunition  broucrht  over  bv  Gov'  Sloucliter 

are  distributed  for  their  Mat'-'  serviee  to  the  Indians  and  Ciarrisons  of  Albany 
Schenectady  and  out  Places  so  that  we  are  now  in  great  want  therefoie  earnestly  beg  your 
Lodps  Care  for  a  speedy  supply  of  tlie  quautity  -ontained  in  the  encdoscd  LisI 

We  are  y'  Lodps  moat  oh'  Servants 

RlCHAHD    I.NOOLDSBY 

Fred  Flypse 
Step.  V  Coutlandt 
A  True  Copy  Nich  BAVAnn 

M'  Clarkson  Secretary  Cab.  Me\vim,e 

Will   I'inuorne 
Cjiid  Brooke 

A  List  (if  Stores  wanting  fur  thnr  Ma/v  Serdre  in  the  Province  of  Xeiv    York 


20000",  of  I'owder 

TjO,  Pick  Axes, 

400,  Shovells, 

1200",  Match 

1000,  Firelocks, 

12,  Halbards, 

600",  Sheet  Lead, 
100,  Salt  petre, 


M'  Clarkson  Secretary 


rue  Copy 

M'  Clarkson  Sec. 


100,  Brimston, 

GO,  Kheems  of  Cartridge  Paper 

12,  f^anlhornes 

10,  Guns  18  Pounders 

10,  f  Juns  24  Pounders 

Shott  agreeable 

600,  Shot  of  2  &  3"  ball, 

Rich*"  Ingoldsby 
Fred  Phillips 

StEPH    V    CORTLANDT 

Nich  Bayard 
Chidley  Brooke 
Gab'  Menville 
Will  Pinhorne 


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77it'  Coi)ini(nit/ir->ii-('/n\f  ami  Council  of  ycw-York  to  Mr.  Jilallnnnjt. 

[NcM-Y.irk   I'liiH'W,  III.  I>.  DC] 

Now  Yorko  Aug"  G""  IGOl, 
Sir 

We  must  acquaint  you  tliat  on  tlui  L';}  Instant  iiis  Exi'i'llcncy  Coil:  i?lou!,MitiT  our  (iovLMnr 
departed  tliis  life  in  a  very  suddain  nianiu-r,  wliose  body  we  caused  to  be  opened  by  tin- 
Phisetians  and  Cbururgeans  on  the  place;  a  copy  of  whose  report  to  us  upon  their  oaths  we 
have  herewith  sent  you,  by  which  you  will  see  their  ()|)inioii  coucerniufi  the  cause  of  his  deatii. 
Tlie  l.ord'  Govern^  was  at  the  time  of  his  deatli  prepariuf;  to  give  the  l^ords  Coniuiissioiiers  for 
Plantacons,  an  account  of  the  state  and  condicon  of  this  I'rovince,  and  hee  In-ing  prevented  by 
this  unexpected  accident  we  think  it  a  duty  incund)ent  upon  us  to  render  their  I, op'  and  your 
selfe  the  best  relation  of  aifairs  we  are  capable  of. 

The  inclosed  Narrative  will  infornie  you  of  the  n^sistance  made  by  Jacob  liCisler  and  his 
associates  to  Maj""  Ingoldsby  and  the  Kings  forces  on  the  tiovernors  arrivall  hereon  tiie  I!)"' 
of  March  last,  llee  found  the  country  all  in  arms,  I^eisler  with  lu'ar  UK)  men  in  the  fort 
tireing  upon  the  lowne,  where  he  killed  and  wounded  several!  of  the  peo])le.  Afler  he  had 
published  his  commission  he  sent  Maj''  Ingoldsby  to  (b'mand  the  surrender  of  tiie  Tort,  wiiicli 
was  llattly  deuyed.  However  Leisler  sent  one  Stoll  who  knew  the  tiov''  in  Kngiand,  to  see  if 
ho  was  really  come.  Upon  las  returne  to  Leisler,  the  (iovernour  sent  a  second  sumnu)ns. 
whicii  was  likewise  refused,  anil  then  Leisler  sent  two  of  his  principal!  consellors  Alilbonie 
and  Delanoy  to  capitulate;  which  would  not  be  aduiitled  and  they  were  ordered  innnediatcly 
to  be  secured.  The  next  day  he  sent  to  demand  the  prisoners,  but  the  Covcriumr  would  not 
receive  their  message,  resulveing  to  attaij  tht(  Fort  by  sea  ami  land,  haveing  ordered  tlu"  man 
of  warr  to  go  and  ly  at  the  back  of  the  Fort  and  MaJ'  Ingoldsby  to  marcli  willi  the  King's 
forces  to  the  fort  gale  and  make  a  peremptory  demand  of  a  surreiuler,  otherwise  would  assault 
them.  They  then  did  admitt  yU]'  Ingoldsby  to  enter  alone,  who  by  the  tioverii"  order 
required  them  innuediately  to  gromul  their  arms  and  march  out  of  tlie  Fort,  and  they  all 
should  be  pardoned  except  Leisler  and  his  Councill ;  who  they  readyly  tiirsook.  The  Major 
thereupon  commandeil  the  King's  forces  to  enter,  and  brought  Leisler  and  his  Councill  to  the 
(iovernour  at  the  Citty  hall,  they  l)eing  found  in  actuall  rebellion  the  (Jovern'  witli  advi<r  ol 
the  Councill  committed  them  to  prison,  and  ordered  a  commission  of  Oyer  and  'I'erminer  to  be 
issued  out  for  their  legall  tryall ;  where  two  were  accpdtted  by  their  country,  viz'  Delanoy  ami 
Kdsell,  six  convict  by  their  country,  and  two.  licisler  and  Milbourne  condenuu'd  as  mute.  The 
(iovern''  tmik  care  the  persons  appointed  to  sett  on  their  tryall  should  be  sia-li  as  were  most 
capable  of  discerneing  the  truth  and  tiie  least  prejudiced  to  those  peo])le ;  who  indeed  executed 
their  commission  with  all  the  lenity  and  iiatience  imaginable.  Jiy  the  advice  of  the  Judges 
(iovern' was  inclined  to  reprieve  them  uiitill  Ills  Majesties  |)leasMre  should  be  knowne,  hut 
tlie  people  were  so  nmch  disturbed  thereat,  and  the  Councill  and  Assembly  did  reineseiit  to 
liini  the  great  damage  it  would  be  to  the  Kings  service  &  a  (lisconragem'  lo  future  loyalty  if 
the  law  was  not  executed  upon  the  two  principall  actors,  which  for  the  pidilick  peace  he  was 
induced  to  do,  and  on  the  17""  May  Leisler  and  MiHidurne  were  accordingly  exeiiitcd,  haveing 
respited  all  the  sentence,  saveing  the  hanging  and  seju'iateiiig  their  heads  from  their  hodyes. 

The  Assembly  mett  pursuant  to  the  writts  on  the  U"'  of  Aprill,  did  unite  in  every  thing 

'  "Tbi-  «uii/Ciiiv<Tnur."  Xeiv-York  (\ilonial  Mtmnseripla,  XXXVll.  —  V.U. 


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iiecosHiiry  lor  tli(!  Kini^'H  Mt-rvicc,  luivo  cstnliliHliiMl  rovciuio  for  two  yciirs  aiul  paHsi-d  scvcinill 
othiM- tiixoH  for  llicir  own  coiivcniciicy,  wliich  are  now  trimsmittod  to  yoii  Ibr  (licir  MaJcHticH 
ii|)|)rol)iic.(iii ;  !inH)iifj;t*l  vvhicli  tlion^  is  oiio  very  ueccHsary  to  reiuovti  the  i)('()iil(!8  inistakcH 
tlicy  liad  hfi'ii  poisomid  with  from  New  Kiij^laiid  tlial  tlii!  C^rownc  has  notliiiiu,'  to  do  with  llie 
people  here,  wliicii  is,  An  Act  recopni/eiiiu;  their  Majesties  v\fi\\\  to  this  I'rovini't!  to  prevent  liie 
like  disorders  for  the  future  we  have  also  Joyned  in  an  Address  which  was  sent  to  you  via 
V'iri^inia,  wherein  we  assure  His  Majesty  of  our  hearty  atfecciiu  to  serve  him,  and  also  represent 
the  necessity  of  uniteing  of  these  pitrts  af;ain  into  one  head  of  govi'rnment  as  they  were  inider 
his  Uoyall  Highness  the  Duke  of  ^Orke,  otherwise  we  shall  neither  be  able  to  defend  our 
selves  nor  secure  the  Kt^venui". 

So  soon  as  liie  (lovern'  had  sellled  all  things  in  good  order  here  he  with  a  (piorum  of  the 
Couneill  went  to  Albany  ;  found  that  place  full  of  disorder,  \\h'  people  ready  to  (h'sert  it; 
about  MO  farms  deserted  and  destroyed  by  the  Krencli  and  late  disorders.  The  huliaiis  al 
last  niett  the  (ioveru''  but  were  very  eoole  in  their  alleeeons,  at  lirst,  haveing  been  under  strong 
temptations  from  the  Krench  by  their  proposealls  herewith  .-ient  yon,  you  will  fully  know  their 
minds,  being  now  as  wee  sup|)os(^  lirndy  united  to  us.  While  the  Gover''  wm  there  he  was 
dayly  alarnu'd  with  reports  that  tlu;  French  intended  a  suddain  invasion  upon  us;  for 
prevention  whereof  so  farr  as  they  were  able,  they  (itted  out  a  party  of  l-'iO  Christians,  who 
joyn'd  with  :i(t()  Maipiase  and  River  Imlians  uniler  the  eonmiand  of  Maj''  Schuyler  who  i>'  sent 
into  Canada.  He  is  likewise  to  nu'i't  there  about  •')(tO  Sinnekes  who  have  promised  to  go  down 
(;adarat(  ifiver  and  assaidt  them  in  the  rear  at  the  same  time  he  (Iocs  the  like  in  the  front  and 
doubt  not  but  shall  have  a  good  ace'  of  that  accon  ;  at  least  it  may  be  a  means  to  divert  their 
(lesigne  unlill  we  bi^  in  a  better  jioslure  <if  defence  haveing  for  that  jiurpose  re(piired  of  all  our 
neighbours  their  assistance  for  tlie  reinlbrc(un'  of  Albany  as  |)er  letters  sent  lliem,  duplii'ates 
whereof  are  now  sent  you  ;  but  ilatly  denyed  by  Boston  lUioad  Island  and  C^onnecticutt.  We 
bop(^  to  meet  with  better  success  from  Virginia  and  Maryland,  whose  ai<l  have  likewisi^ 
demanded,  the  security  of  Albany  being  the  only  sidely  ol  all  their  Mat>'  plantacons  on  lliiii 
Main;  for  if  that  bo  lost  our  Indians  are  lost,  and  if  the  Krencb  get  then),  their  Majestys 
J'lantacons  in  .Vmerica  will  be  in  great  ba/ard,  and  how  imable  this  small  and  poor  Province 
is  to  be  the  only  bullwarkt!  against  all  the  King's  eneniys,  nia^'  be  easily  judged.  All  which 
haveing  deeply  weighed,  together  with  tim  present  unhappy  circumstances  of  our  neighbours 
HI  N.  Kuglaml,  who  are  so  divided  amongst  themselves  and  so  averse  to  any  service  of  tbi-  King, 
that  if  bis  favor  do  not  speedyly  extend  his  iunnediate  govenim'  over  them,  they  will  certainly  by 
their  folly  and  their  contempt  endanger  the  loss  of  His  Ma'>' empire  in  America.  In  our  address 
now  sent  we  have  plainly  and  truely  represented  the  Ibrmer  and  present  state  of  this  I'rovince, 
but  il'  Ibr  want  of  records  lost  or  any  other  thing  we  have  onnfted  any  thing  materiall  (bat 
may  be  of  service,  we  nmsl  begg  the  favor  of  you  to  assist  us  in  it  and  solicite  His  Majesty 
and  the  Lords  of  the  Conunittee  in  the  behalfe  of  this  jioor  Trovince.  We  hope  where  there  is 
such  signall  denu)nstracon  of  loyallty  in  one  only  place  amongst  so  many,  ther  will  be  no  further 
need  of  arguni' where  the  Kings  intresi  is  so  lu-arly  concerned;  desireing  only  tliat  C^omu'cticutt 
Kast  and  West  .lersey,  rensilvania  or  the  three  Lowtf  Countys  on  Delaware  Ifiver,  all  formerly 
under  the  Dukes  (iovernin'  may  be  reunited  to  make  a  safe  and  fornidable  defence  against  the 
French  attempts 


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Konoured  Sir 

The  small  quantity  of  stores  &  aniuiiicoii  brought  ovei*  by  Coll  SUiughttT  are  distributed  for 
Their  Mnj""  service  to  the  Indians  and  the  garrisons  of  Albany  Schenectady  and  out  places, 
so  that  now  we  are  in  great  want,  therefore  earnestly  begg  your  care  for  a  speedy  supply  of 
the  quantity  contained  in  the  inclosed  list. 

KlC.    iNGOLOiiSBY 

FuKD.  Philips 

StEPH.   CoUllTLANDT 

NicH.  Bayauo 
CiAii.  Mknvikle 
A  true  Copy  Will.  Nicolls 

M.  Clakkso\  .Sei-ry ;  Will.  I'imiohne. 


Addre'sS  (if  thi'  Goreriior  (DkI  Coinicil  of  .Wir -Yiirk  lo  fJi<-   Kimj. 

[Now-Vcrk  rjiiK-r*,  III.  1).  '.1).] 

The    IIi'Miti.i';    Adouess   of    the    (joveriiour   and    ('ouncill    of   Your   Miijestyn 
I'rovince  of  New  Yorke  and  De|<endency.s. 

>r(1Sr    (illArlOfS    S(1VEHKI(!XE 

May  il  please  Yo'  Most  Kxcel'  Majv. 
There  being  nothing  so  dear  unto  us  as  the  prosperity  of  your  Majesty  the  increase  of  your 
empire  and  the  safety  of  your  ,M'(i|ih?  planted  in  these  remote  parts  of  America,  We  therefore 
in  all  hsmible  manner  (ind  it  our  duty  to  represent  unto  your  sacred  Majesty  the  state  and 
condicon  of  this  ^"our  Majesty's  Province  that  l)y  it  view  thereol  ^ Our  Majesty  niny  be  truely 
informed  of  tlii'  advantages  accru»'ing  to  Y(,i;r  .Majesty  ar.d  also  of  ti.e  great  detriment  and 
prejudice  that  'hreaten.s  N Our,  .Majestys  inturest  by  the  pretences  of  our  neighbours  ami  the 
strength  of  the  French  Your  Majestys  declared  enemys. 

Tiierefore  Most  Iv\(  i:i,'  S(im;iii:i(!.\e 

This  Y(nir  .Maj""  Province  was  lirst  setled  ami  |ilaiiteil  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  l(il!».  i)y  the 
States  (ieuerall  of  the  I  Oiled  Provinces,  who  did  extend  the  line  of  their  domiidon  from  this 
Your  Majesty's  I'illy  of  .New  Yorke  lo  the  eastward  as  (iirr  as  I'omieticul  Ifiver  and  (o  the 
westward  along  the  coast  beyond  Dilaware  Kiver  and  to  the  northward  up  Hudson's  IJiver  so 
farr  as  Schenectady  and  liom  tlicnce  to  the  [,akes  of  Canada,  and  lioni  thence  lo  the  westward 
so  farr  as  the  Sinuekes  land  or  the  Indian  hunting  reachelh.  Since  which  tiiue  in  llie  yeare  of 
(Mir  Lord  Kiiil.  King  Charles  the  Second  did  subdue  and  reduce  lo  the  allegiaiu'e  of  Your 
.Majesty's  crowue  c>ll  the  iidiabilants  atui  lerritorys  within  the  limltts  aforesaul ;  all  which  was 
granted  by  King  Charles  the  Se<'ond  imlo  His  Koyall  Highness  James  Duke  of  Yorke  in  the 
same  yeare  together  with  the  governm'  of  all  that  trnet  of  laiul  to  the  weslsvard  of  Delaware 
Kiver  unto  .Niaryiand 

His  Koyal!  Highness  was  pleased  out  of  the  premises  to  grant  a  certain  tract  of  land  unto 
the  Itight  n(morable  .John  Lord  llarclay  and  Sir  (ieorge  Carterett  limited  and  bounded  by 


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Hudson  iinJ  Di'liiWLire  Rivers,  as  pi-r  llie  Dt-ed  oi'  Conveyance  relation  being  tliereunto  had 
may  more  fidly  appeare ;  the  remaining  part  continued  in  His  Royall  Higiinesses  possession 
until!  the  yeare  ol'  our  Lord  .l(ls:i.  William  Penn  procured  a  pattent  from  King  Charles  tiie 
.Second  tor  land  to  tiie  westward  ol  Delaware  lliver,  now  called  rensilvania,  as  per  said 
pattent  doth  more  largely  appear. 

His  Koyall  Highness  was  also  pleased  to  grant  mito  the  said  William  Penn,  New  Castle 
upon  Delaware  Itiver  and  twelve  miles  round  about  and  afterwards  he  made  another  grant 
unto  him  of  all  tlie  land  to  the  Southward  ot'  Xew  CastU;. 

Now,  may  it  please  your  Majesty,  all  that  liath  been  reserved  out  of  the  territorys  and 
doni'iiion  aforesaid  is  only  Long  Island  and  some  other  snuill  Islands  adjacent,  New  York, 
Zopi  t,  Albany,  and  tlie  limitts  theieof;  tor  the  preserving  of  which  the  Crowiie  hath  been  at 
great  charge,  and  tor  the  support  of  Vour  Maj""  governui'  there  is  now  in  (ienerall  Assembly  a 
revemie  established  upon  the  trade  thereof;  which  is  managed  in  manner  following. 

New  Yorke  is  the  Metropolis,  is  scituale  upon  a  barren  isliind  bouiuled  by  Hudson's  llivi'r 
and  the  Kast  IJiver  that  runs  into  the  Sound,  and  hath  nothing  to  support  it  but  trade,  wliicli 
clieilly  Hows  from  flower  and  bread  they  niak(;  of  the  corne  the  west  end  of  Long  IkIhuI  and 
Zopus  produceth;  which  is  sent  to  tin-  west  Indies,  and  there  is  brought  in  returne  from  theiK  o 
amongst  other  things  a  liquor  called  Jlunun,  the  duty  wiu'reof  considerably  encreasetli  Your 
Majesties  revenue. 

Zopiis  is  a  place  ujjon  Hudsons  Ifiver,  ^0  miles  distant  from  New  Vorke ;  consists  of  live 
small  towns  whose  inhabitants  manage  husbandry  and  have  not  above  ItOOO  acres  of  manureable 
land;  all  the  rest  being  hills  and  mountains,  not  [)ossible  to  be  cultivated. 

Albany  lyes  upon  the  same  Ifiver  distant  from  New  Yorke  111  miles,  only  settled  for  Indian 
trade,  its  commerce  extends  itself  as  fin'r  as  the  I,akes  of  Canada  and  the  Sinnekes  country  in 
wliich  i8  the  Susquehamui  ii'iver:  their  cheife  dependance  is  ujion  their  tratUck  with  the  5 
nations  called  Sinnekes  (^lyeugoes  Oncydcs  Onoudages  and  Maiiuase,  which  Indians  in  the 
tiuM!  of  the  Dutch  did  surrender  themselves  and  their  lands  to  the  obedience  and  proteccun  of 
.Xlbany,  and  upon  tli.il  |)liices  reduccun  lo  NOih'  Majesties  Crowne  of  Kngland  they  continued 
<'onlirming  the  same  siicccssivelv  to  all  the  (Joveruours  of  this  l'ro\ince,  and  hath  now  ralifyed 
and  confirmed  t'le  same  unto  N Our  Miijesty:  so  that  all  that  tract  of  land  from  the  wcstermosi 
extent  of  the  Siinu'kes  Country  unto  Alhany  hath  been  ajipropriated  and  did  absolutely  belong 
tmto  tl,<'  iuhabitanis  Mban\'  upwards  of'  fourty  yeari's;  The  Indian  inhabitants  have  always 
reckoni'd  themselves  sul>jecls  to  Wnir  Majesties  crowne,  and  ;irc  not  willing  to  submiff  or  have 
any  tra  'e  or  commerce  with  any  of  ^  imr  M.ijestys  sul)je<'ts  but  those  at  Albany,  Your  Majesfys 
forts  of  New  \  orke  and  Albany  hiid  alKvays  an  absolute  dominion  o\t'r  all  the  Indian  Nations, 
adjacent  lothis  Provini-e  but  esjiecially  of  all  those  to  the  westward ;  and  they  were  accustc/med 
annually  lo  bring  tribute  lo  ^ Kur  Majt  stys  tl)rls,  acknowledging  the  sanu-,  but  of  late  years  the 
neighbouring  Collonys  have  obslruclefl  them  which  we  conceive  '  uhly  injurious  to  ^  oin' 
Majestvs  inti'rest  and  that  this  rovally  is  tiot  conveyed  by  any  of  the  af()re  recited  grants. 

Long  Island  is  pleasantly  sciliiated  and  well  planted  but  briiius  little  gain  tnilo  Vour  Majesty, 
the  Kast  end  being  cheilely  settled  by  New  Kngland  pi'ojde  who  have  erecteil  live  tow  lis.  Their 
improvi'inenfs  tire  most  in  pasturage  ;ind  uhaleing.  What  is  produced  from  their  industry  is 
freijUeiilU carried  to  lloslmi  and  iiolw  illistanding  of  the  many  strict  rules  and  laws  made  to 
<'oiiline  them  lo  this  |>laee  they  interlope  tli.it  the  revenue  tlu're  is  not  able  lo  ilefniy  llit'oxpence 
of  looking  afb'r  it.  The  Miiddieof  the  Island  altogether  barri'ii;  the  west  end  clieifely  imployed 
ill  tillage,  which  in  a  great  measuii'  Mippivs  the  Iratliij  of  New  \  orke. 


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All  (hf  rest  of  the  Provincf,  West  Chester,  Stnten  Islniid  mid  Martins  N'iiicviirtl  exivjileil, 
consist  oC  barren  mountains  hills,  not  iniproveahle  by  hnnuine  indiirslry. 

Now  may  it  please  Your  Maj''' 

The  revenue  that  is  established  in  this  Province  is  in  .such  a  nature  that  if  the  eneroachni" 
and  |)retences  of  our  neiiihbours  be  removed,  it  will  not  only  be  sullicicnt  to  di^lVay  the  charge 
of  Your  Maj""'  (jovernm',  but  also  bring  in  prollitt  into  Your  Maj''"  colli'is. 

East  Jersey  is  seituate  on  Iludsons  River  over  against  Long  Island  Staten  Islaiul  ami  New 
Y'orke,  and  they  pretend  by  the  aforementioned  grant  to  be  a  free  jilace  and  to  have  free  ports 
to  trade  as  they  please,  which  if  admitted  nmst  certainly  destroy  Yo'  Maj''"'  interest  and 
revenue  liere;  for  what  merchant  will  -  .)nu"  to  New  York  and  trade  and  i>ay  to  Yo"-  Maj"'  2  &  10 
p'  cent  with  the  excise  and  Yo'  Maj""  Intys  settled  here,  if  they  can  at  •-'  or  :!  miles  distance 
over  against  the  same  place  go  ami   hi'  free  'roni  any  duty  or  imposition  whatever. 

Connetieult  lyes  to  tlu'  eastward  of  us  &-  pretends  to  the  like  Ireedome  as  East  Jersey,  and 
doth  in  the  same  degree  threaten  Yo'  Majeslys  interest  witii  tiie  like  inconvcniency  and 
|)reiudice.  Therefore  May  it  please  Your  Maj"''  if  Connect icntt  East  and  >Vest  Jersey  be  not 
annexed  to  Y'our  Majestys  Government  of  this  I'rovince  it  will  be  alltogitlier  impossible  to 
raise  such  a  revenue  to  Yo"  Majesty  here  as  will  be  sullicient  to  defray  the  charge  of  the 
government,  and  the  annexing  thereof  cannot  be  injurious  to  the  proprietors,  but  on  the 
contrary  advantageous  to  them,  for  it  will  ease  them  of  the  charge  of  governm'  which  liatli 
allvvays  exceeded  the  (initt  Rents  acenu'ing  to  them;  wheras  if  they  were  annexi'd  the 
l)rolitts  woidd  be  freed  fnmi  that  charge,  retain  their  i)ropertys  and  put  the  (^iiitt  Kcnts  clear 
in  their  poctpu'ts. 

These  inconveniences  of  Connect icutt  East  and  West  Jersey  are  not  oidy  prejudiciall  to 
Yo'  Maj''*  intrest,  but  also  the  pretences  of  William  I'enu  Escj'  to  the  :!  lower  County^-  cm 
Delaware  River  and  to  the  Suscpiehamia  liiver  are  etpially,  if  not  nunv,  injurious  to  Your 
Maj"  ami  particularly  in  this  rcs|iect.  Susipiehaima  River  is  seituate  in  the  midle  ol  the 
Sinnekes  c(nmtry,  which  they  gave  unto  Yinir  Majestys  crowne  and  hath  belonged  as  an 
ajipendix  to  this  Your  Maj""  governm'  many  yeares  before  M'  Pcmi  bad  his  pattent. 
Notwithstaiuling  thereof  M'  IN'iin  endevors  to  ilisturb  Your  Majesty  in  the  peaceable  and 
(luiett  possession  of  the  premises;  endeavouring  to  tempt  the  Indians  to  sell  it  again  to  him, 
bv  tliat  means  not  only  to  dispossess  Your  Majesty  of  your  antient  rights  but  also  to  per\eil 
and  draw  nway  the  trade  of  the  Indians  to  his  I'rovince;  which  will  be  an  irreparable  loss 
to  \our  Majesty,  all  the  Nations  with  whome  Albany  bath  tla'ir  trade  liveing  at  the  head  ol 
Susquehanna  River.  So  the  re\emie  ol  ll>  p'  Cent,  the  import  upon  powder,  lead,  ahuun  and 
furrs,  (piite  lost,  nnil  if  M'  i'enii  should  attain  his  pretences  in  the  .<us(|m'hanna  [{iver,  it  will 
n«)t  only  destroy  the  best  bram'li  of  Your  Maj""  revemie,  but  it  will  likewise  <lepopulate  ^(lm• 
I'rovii''*',  the  inbabilants  uf  Albatiy  haveing  oidy  sealed  them  selves  there  and  addicted  Iheii 
minds  to  the  Indian  langtuige  ami  the  misteries  of  the  said  trade,  with  purpose  to  nnnnige  it, 
that  if  it  should  be  diverted  from  that  channell,  tlie\  mu.^t  follow  it,  luiveing  no  other  way  or 
art  to  gelt  a  livelylu)od. 

The  ;i  lower  Countys  were  planted  at  the  charge  , and  espence  ol  this  \onr  Maj'"  Citty  of 
iNew  Yorke  and  eheifely  to  enerease  and  preserve  the  navigaeon  of  lliis  port,  beiiiu  reconnnendcd 
lo  iinploy  their  industry  in  planting  of  tobacco,  which  being  a  bulkey  comodit\  ga\e  great 
encouragement  t"  «hipping  us  well  as  it  brings  great  prodll  to  \(i'  Maj''.  Siiu'e  we  have  mett 
wi'h  olmtrueeons  Irom  that  place  by  the  pretences  of  M'  I'enii,  we  ha\f  no>  been  able  to  load  so 


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muuy  Hhips  as  roniu-rly  ;  all  tliat  yo' Mait'sti((H  |)n)viiicc  prodiicetli  KuiU"al)lo  lor  Kiirnpe  being 
only  I'ln-rs,  wliicli  nw  of  great  valne  and  in  .small  bulk,  gives  little  eneouragem'  to  navigation. 
We  wen?  also  aeeu.stonied  to  bave  eonsidei'able  ])areells  ot  peltry  t'rom  said  Countys,  wliieli  go 
now  anotber  way  without  paying  Vo'  .Majesty  any  thing,  and  that  which  is  a  heavier  pressure 
n])ou  us,  they  eonstrain  us  a  peiniy  |)er  pound  lor  the  tobacco  brought  here,  and  seiul  it  to 
J'ensilvania,  a  distiiu't  J'rovinee  without  paying  any  thing;  by  that  uu>ans  diverting  the  trade 
of  this  port  to  I'ensilvania:  by  all  whieh  Your  .Majesty  may  pen-eivt!  that  the  |)retenfe8  of  M' 
I'enu  (o  the  .Sus(|nehaima  lliver  are  very  injurious  to  Your  MaJ"'*  right  and  revenue;  so  tliut 
some  caro  must  be  taken  if  Your  Maj'*  sees  cause  he  shall  remain  a  distinct  govermii'  tliat 
his  line  iloth  encroach  upon  Your  .Majesties  right  noe  I'inlher  upon  the  Suscpiebamni  IMver 
then  the  fall  thereof;  olherwi.se  it's  s<'itualion  being  so  near  the  Sinnekes  Indians,  if  planted 
i>v  them,  must  of  necessity  divert  the  whole  trade  of  Albany. 

May  it  plea.se  Your  .Most  Kxeel'  Maj"'. 

This  ia  the  Slato  of  Your  Majesties  Province  with  relation  to  our  neighbours  Your  Majestys 
subjects.  'I'here  is  likewise  the  [''rench,  fornuirly  under  the  pretence  ol  proi)agateing  the 
Christian  faith  amongst  the  Indian.s,  did  thereby  very  nnudi  incroach  upon  Vo'  Majesties  right 
(Ml  this  side  of  the  Lake,  and  particularly  did  draw  away  nnuiy  of  our  Indians  into  Camida, 
nmler  the  mition  ot  supplying  them  with  priests  to  instruct  them  in  the  (Jhristian  INdigion  ;  by 
which  means  they  les.sened  our  hunting  much,  mid  has  so  weakened  the  .Maijuase  nation,  that 
tbi'v  are  not  capidile  to  do  Yo'  .Majesty  liie  service  as  formerly,  hesides  they  are  so  atlecled 
to  the  {•'reiirh  ^  o''  .Maj""  euemys,  that  while  ihey  are  in  being  we  caim  have  no  safety.  Since 
the  war  till'  I'rcuch  jiriests  have  nlircd  from  their  (Jastles  and  the  l>ul  h  .Minister  at  .Mhany 
hath  been  very  succeHsfidl  in  cou\ertiiig  many  of  them  to  the  true  religion,  in  which  they  lire 
verv  devout  and  di-sirous  lo  have  a  ministry  scltli'd  amongst  them  lor  thi-ir  pious  <'oinfort  and 
inslruccdu.  This  wouhl  be  of  great  advantage  to  Your  .Majesty  not  only  in  the  mcrease  of 
voiir  revenue  hut  also  so  emlear  the  Indians  lo  ns,  that  they  would  cimtinm-  lo  he  the 
preservaeou  of  Ibis  and  the  rest  of  Your  Majestys  adjacent  Colonys;  lhe.se  nations  being  the 
stronge.st  and  most  terrible  anumgst  lb.'  Imliaus,  are  lb.-  only  buUwarke  and  wall  of  defence 
both  against  oilier  Indians  and  li.e  Kreiich  |.ieleiices,  which  we  are  dayly  threatened  with, 
b.'iiig  informed   thai    Ihey  intend  with  considerable  loree  of  llnunselves  and   the  (Mtawawes 

Indians  to  <les id   upon   .Mbaiiy  and  lake  it ;   which  is  not   at    present  able  ( if  atta(pied)  lo 

resi.sl,  neith.T  is  the  whole  I'nnince  as  now  narrowed,  capable  to  secure  that  post,  which  hath 

iNiiineil    an    appliiacm    lo    luir    neigbbonrH    for   assislauce,    but    po.s.selively    denyi d  ;    llie 

particulars  whereof  are  more  plainly  evpressed  in  letters  lo  the  Secretary  of  Slate  and 
I'lanlaci.ns;  by  all  \\hicli  Yo'  Maj'^  may  juilge  of  llie  present  state  of  this  I'roviiici!  and  of 
the  incmiveniencys  th.il  dayly  attend  it. 

Now  nuiy  it  pli-ase  Y(Mir  Most  Kxci-ll'  Maj" 

The  premises  eoiiHidered  we  humbly  |. resume  ami  repreHeut  unto  Your  Most  Sacred  .Majesty 
that  there  cann  be  no  thing  in  .\merica  more  comlueive  to  Yo' Maj""  dignity  and  lulvantage 
and  lor  the  salely  ol   \  o'   .Maj""  subjects  upon  this  contincnl    then  thai  Conneelicut,  Kiist  and 

W.'sl  .ler.sey,   IVnusilvania  iind   :i   Lower  Coie.lvs  be  re-annexed  to  this  Yo'  Maj Province 

which  then  will  be  a  governm'  ot  siilliciein  eMeiit  ;  our  late  anin'xing  to  Koston  having  been 
evidently  ruinous  and  destructive  to  these  parts  and  maybe  oilier  waies  prejutlicial  H»  Yo' 
Maj"*'  iiiteresl  for  lliesi-  reasons.     Yo'  Maj"  hath  |  hen)  alreadv  by  the  uininiiuouHCoiment  of  the 


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people,  a  revenue  established  of  greater  value  then  is  any  where  else  in  Yo'  ISlnj'"  Plantacons, 
and  whoever  are  joyned  to  this  Province  subniitt  to  the  Establishni' ;  whereas  it  will  1)(>  (lilViciiIt 
to  settle  the  like  iMiionu;  our  neisihbours,  and  if  s.'ltlcd,  reniaiu[iiii;]  distinct  aovernnicnts,  they 
are  so  weak  as  not  eajiahle  to  detiMuI  themselves,  and  the  revenue  will  be  eat  up  in  looking  alter 
it,  that  they  eannot  be  profitable  to  Yo'  ^faj'>  Whereas  if  they  be  annexed,  the  charge  will 
be  no  more  to  Yo'  Maj'^  then  now  without  them,  and  their  eonjunetion  must  at  least  encrease 
the  Revenue  :}  fold,  besides  will  nuike  this  Province  not  oidy  capable  to  defend  themselves  but 
to  anoy  if  not  subdue  the  enen.v. 

May  it  please  Your  Majesty;  lliesinall  quantity  of  Stores  (Joveni'  Sloughter  brought  over 
are  mostly  disposed  of  in  the  several!  small  forts  of  Albany  and  Schenectady  iV  so  that  now 
we  must  begsj  the  favor  of  n  fresh  supply. 

.Ml  which  is  lunnbly  submitted. 
C"' August  lOOr.  Kuii:    Incoi.ushv 

KitKn.  PiiiLi.ii's 
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Nini.  lUvAHD 

(lAB.    IMrNVIKI.I. 

Ciiin:  Ruof)K 
A  true  Copy  Wii.f,:   Niroi.LS. 

M.  Clahkson  Secry: 


^^rlJor    /\u')-    Schlljlh'v'.'^  JoiinidJ   nf  hl\    hxpalitioil    lit    Cillliulil. 

[,l.»ircl  ..r  TrniUi  rn|MT>.,   \o»V..rk,  hi   | 

A  modest  and  true  relation  or  jourpal  of  the  sundry  aceideu's  hapiiening  to 
Major  Schuyler  and  tiie  party  ol  Chrialians  aiui  Indians  under  his  conitnand 
in  their  expedition  to  Canada  Anno  Dni  lti!<I.  and  of  thcire  successe  and 
victorv. 


June  the  i.'l"  IC.IH.  We  sett  out  from  Albany  with  our  Christians  for  (^imida,  travelled 
ubont  iii  mill's  until  w.>  can^e  to  the  Hiiii  water  in  the  evening,  we  met  about  00  of  our  Uiver 
Indians. 

24"'  We  nuirchi'd  to  Snrnghloga  sixteen  miles  distance  anil  encamped  about :»  of  the  cluck 
nfternootu'. 

Ud""  We  cvitinued  at  Saraghtoga;  foul  weather.  whei>-  we  wen-  jcnin-d  by  15  Mi>iniwkes 
commanded  by  one  S  liayavanhoendere. 

!;(•>"'  \V,.  inarched  trom  thence  to  the  first  and  secimd  carrying  places  U>\\:>i\  mil.'.H  distant, 
wliere  we  nntt  two  River  Indians  come  from  hunting  with  tv.a  Hears  and  one  Deer. 

27"'  We  remained  at  the  second  carving  place  where  we  killed  two  young  Hears  and  one 
Deer. 

ys"-  We  all  nnirched  over  to  the  last  carrying  piae«  being  Vi  miles  by  land  and  te  in  miles 
by  water  in  good  health  and  order  ueciunpanied  only  with   12  of  the  Wchuchtieook  Jnduins. 


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thf  rest  linviiiij;  Invyfil  iif  tlio  s.'cond  c'liryiiifi;  pljicc  (o  iiHriid  llirir  Siicliciiis  iM-ing  sick,  the 
Moliiiuks  iilso  tiirycd  wilii  llit'iii. 

.■Id'"  Wo  l)i-gmi  U)  mako  CiinocN,  IMIcd  .sf\<'r:il  trees  Unit  coul.l  iioi  l)e  peeleil,  in  tlie  eveiiiiij- 
eiime  up  to  us  tenn  of  those  liidiiiiis.  wt-  left  at  tlie  second  c,irryi.i,i,r  place,  and  told  us,  tlie 
IMohawks  we  had  led  (here  weie  uont  a  Inmling  lo  »he  Kasluard  iV  iironiised  to  meet  us  agciu 
at  tin?  tails  at  the  end  of  I  lie  wood  creeke. 

Jldy  the  I"'  We  uiade  ei,i,dit  Canoes,  some  of  seven  eiirht,  ten  o,  twelve  Men;  this  day  I 
sent  l-ieut'  Ahvahain  Scliuylev  and  Cerryt  Lucas  to  'i'owiu',  to  see  where  tiu?  Maijuase  stayd, 
tiuee  of  tht^  Macpiasse  that  had  parted  IniiM  us.  came  up  in  the  aCteriUMine  and  said  lluit  they 
lay  ahout  twif  Knulisli  miles  to  tii.  I'laslward  of  us,  1  sent  out  ■-!  ludiims  to  spy  as  farr  as  tla^ 
wood  Creeke,  that  returned  and  s;i\v  nothiriir. 

r."'  This  day  I  sent  out  two  Indian  spyes  as  farr  as  Lake  S'  Sackranu'u,  -JO  miles  distant, 
liut  they  returned  not.  I  sent  oni'  of  mir  (Jhristians  taken  sick  hiunewards,  ai)out  "J  a  (lock  in 
(he  afU'nu)one  arrived  three  .Mohawijucs  one  of  them  the  Capt"  of  the  !■').  that  were  ueeri'  us, 
broujrht  me  a  piece  of  a  tall  hear,  told  iw  he  would  >fo  to  tlu^  Ix-ad  of  tiu-  wood  Creeke  and 
tiiere  tarry  for  my  coming;  my  Men  wen'  rlivided  into  three  S(piadrons  each  of  W'' had  the 
turm-  of  watching  every  third  night. 

.'{'■''  I  sent  luit  two  other  spyes  as  liu-r  as  the  lake  returned  h  i  saw  luithing;  then  we 
nuirched  as  farr  as  the  forke,  being  leim  miles  where  1  received  the  had  news  of  the  los.se  of 
two  Men  at  Kenesligiiiom'  I'J  nnles  from  Albany,  the  one  being  killed  and  the  other  taken. 

•I"'  It  continued  to  lighten,  linnider  ami  rain  as  (lie  night  before,  so  wen^  forced  to  lay 
still  doing  nothing  all  that  day. 

■'»"'  We  marched  to  a  jilace  a  little  below  the  l''(uke  where  lay  lenne  Kiver  Indians,  who 
were  gone  before  a  hunting,  who  told  us  that  a  little  belore  day  they  heiird  a  I'rench  Mohawke. 
shewed  llH  the  place  where  he  salt,  they  liiid  tired  :!  or  1  guns  at  him  ;  1  sent  again  'J  spyes  so 
farr  as  I<ake  S'  Sackranuin,  who  saw  nothing. 

ti"'  \\i>  went  aiiout  m,  king  Caiux's,  could  make  but  one,  bemg  very  dillicull  to  peele  the 
Hark.  This  day  I  ri'cei\ed  a  letter  from  M'  Wessells,  ai(puiinting  me  that  the  Mohawks 
wouhl  be  at  Scbi'nectaily  by  the  .'I''  of  .lui,  m  munber  7  I.  from  tlie  liist  and  second  Castle,  but 
(hat  when  he  came  to  the  :l"'  Castle,  fliey  were  not  yet  resolved  whether  or  not  ticcuMe,  which 
forced  us  to  lye  here  and  spend  our  pid\  isi(ms.  Tiiis  day  also  came  up  with  us  i:t  of  the 
Schalicook  Indians  t'rom  the  carrying  pliui',  and  inlienied  me  that  •.'(').  ol  (heir  Imlians  vsere 
returned  liome,  wlieren|i(m  I  wrote  (o  .M'  WCssells  to  ser..l  tlii'in  back  by  the  hands  of  nine 
('lirJHtianH  aiul  f)  Indians  whom  I  sent  to  Albany  liir  remitt  of  Uread. 

7"*  This  m.'ii.iiig  I  sent  out  II.  Indians  lor  pro^i^ions;  three  of  the  Kati^kill  Indians  ninn 
away,  fifty  oild  men  with  the  remaining  Indians  went  about  making  Canoes,  and  all  that  day 
nniile  but  three,  having  felled  a  great  many  trees  that  could  not  l)e  peel'd. 

'--"'  Went  out  but  <'()uld  not  gen  one  Canoe  ;  saw  an  Imlian  riinn  asvay  in  the  woods  but 
could  not  dincover  who  lie  was, 

'•"'  Came  (Jerrard  l.uykasse  and  llerman  \edderwitb  two  Mohawks,  IVom  a  parl\  nl  '-o 
Mohawks  "'  Tiiku  right  over  Saraglitoga,  who  went  by  (lie  way  of  Lake  .**'  Sackraman  and 
promiseil  '■!  I.,  ci  us  iti  six  rhiys  at  Chinandroga.  'I'his  day  also  lanie  !wo  Siliacliticook  Indians 
\  told  Uf-  .)f  '.<>  '  "11  Christians  w  itii  bread  and  pease  iit  (he  water  side,  and  tlia(  the  I'.  Mobaw  kes 
that  went  v  v.ii  to  (he  tails  are  gone  without  speaking;  the  l.ieii'  went  out  with  ■>(•  .N|en  and 
liiiislie<i  Cannoes  emmgli  for  the  Christians. 


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lO""  In  the  morning,  I  sont  22  Christians  and  4.  Indians  over  tiie  carryinp;  place  (heing  20 
miles)  for  the  provision. 

11"^  In  ti)e  morning  they  returned  from  the  carrying  place  with  tlie  bread  and  of  771"'  sent 
mo  by  M'  Livinstoae,  I  received  no  more  than  SOO  bisketts  their  Cannoe  being  oversett,  and 
all  t.ieir  pease  wett 

IS"  This  day  returned  the  Messengern  I  had  sent  to  bring  back  the  Indians  ninn  away, 
havias:  found  none  I  sent  21  Men  to  the  carrying  place  for  more  provisions. 

13'"     I  sent  -5  Indians  with  4.  Christians  downe  to  the  falls  to  look  out. 

14"'  Being  accompanied  with  only  seven  Indians  we  removed  to  the  falls  distant  16  miles  & 
there  encamped.  • 

15"'  The  last  company  tliat  were  sent  for  ))rovisions  returned  with  lOOOlb  of  bread,  and 
towards  evening  came  also  Lieu'  A-l)raham  Schuyler  with  some  Indians,  which  made  up  our 
number  of  Indians  02. 

lO""  Being  Thursday,  wc  moved  from  the  iiilis  about  noon  arul  pitched  our  tents  in  the 
narrows  of  the  drowned  lands  12  miles  distau;.  Three  of  our  CiMioes  being  broken,  I  sent  :{ 
Christians  &  one  Indian  to  the  end  of  the  Lake  >S'  Sacknuium  where  our  Mohawks  are 
makeing  Cannoes  to  ac(|uai'.\t  ''umu  that  I  will  meet  them  at  Cliinaiideroga 

17"'  We  advanced  at  ChinaMdetoga  about  noon,  two  hours  alter  ciuue  to  us  the 
Mohawques  in  number  '^O  which  made  our  compleate  luimber  to  bee  200  Christians  anil 
Indians ;  after  noon  we  fell  to  making  of  Cannoes  (the  Christians  having  broken  two  comeing 
over  the  falls  and  the  River  Indians  ai.-o  wanting  two  Cannoes,  and  abode  there  the  rest  of 
that  day  being  rainy  weather. 

1*^"'     Rainy  weather  we  made  but  one  Canoe. 

19'^  We  broke  up  from  Chinaiuieroga,  advanced  to  tlie  Crowne  point  20  miles  distant 
and  about  one  of  the  Clock  afVer  uoone  pitched  and  send  out  spyes. 

20"'  Haveing  the  windo  hard  at  N  and  rain,  we  continued  our  seat  and  sent  out  IS  spyes 
in  two  C.umoes  and  made  -i  Cannoes  more. 

21"     Being  stormy,  and  the  wind  northerly,  wee  nu)ved  not. 

22"''  Hard  weather  we  continued  our  seat,  Moliawijues  |)re8ented  nw.  with  a  bundle  of 
ninety  two  sticks,  meaning  their  iiund)er,  twelve  of  theni  boys,  with  the  names  of  the 
principal  heads:  viz'  Cliristagio  Laurence,  Ivanagaragayda,  Adoeanoketta,  Anoetsendie,  & 
Kanayediero  ;  The  River  Indians  did  the  like  in  number  00,  and  the  nanu's  of  their  priiu'ipa! 
heads  were:  Eetewapo,  Ketowaeamo,  W;uinesackes,  &  Magatawa.  Wee  then  held  a  Coumil 
of  Warr,  how  to  discover  Fort  L"pr,irie  and  to  take  a  |)ris()ner  if  iiossible  and  concluded  to 
send  out  nine  Men. 

23"'  We  sent  out  nini'  spyes  viz'  :i  Christians,  three  Mohawks  and  three  River  liulians, 
who  advanced  from  the  Crowne  point  toward  Regio,  -lO  miles  distant  about  four  of  the 
rlocke  at\<'rnoone  from  the  western  shoar,  they  spyeil  lyeres  (ui  the  Eastern  shore,  our  wh  tie 
force  being  on  their  way  to  (()llow  them,  were  putt  on  shoar  at  the  (Mter  Kill  •>  miles  distant 
the  wind  rising  and  blowing  hard  on  our  spyes,  returned  t'lilher  to  us  telling  us  of  the 
fires  they  had  seen.  We  again  resolved  to  send  out  nine  more  three  of  each  as  formerlv, 
who  went  within  ■'>()  yards  of  several  lires,  but  the  woods  being  thick  .>aw  nnbodv,  but 
concluded  by  the  niimhei-  of  flu'  tires  that  tiiey  niijiht  be  a  considerable  aruiy  ;  upon  this 
intelligence  I  sent  out  three  ('aunoes  to  keep  strickt  watch  and  to  gi\f  niitice  of  their 
approach  and  were  resiiived  by  the  (Jrace  uj'  <i<)(l  to  withstand  them,  l)ut  nothing  appeared 
that  night  —  in  the  mean  lime  made  a  small  Stone  K(U't  breast  lii^h. 


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21"'  In  the  morning  I  sent  out  5  Indians  by  land  wlio  discovered  a  great  many  fires  and 
two  liousea,  but  found  nothing  l)ut  bones,  tiie  Indians  ])eing  removed  from  tiience. 

25""     The  winde  hard  northerly,  see  we  were  forced  to  lye  still  all  that  day. 

26"-  We  break  up  from  Otter  Kill  and  advanced  60  miles  to  a  place  called  Fort  Lamotte 
several  years  deserted. 

27"'  We  sett,  out  after  sunsett  and  advanced  to  the  mouth  of  the  River  Chamblie  10  miles 
distant,  where  our  spyes  told  us  they  saw  soniewiiat  lii^e  to  the  striking  of  fire  with  flint  and 
steel  in  a  Canoe,  then  we  proceeded  12  miles  further  in  the  River,  and  our  spyes  see  another 
fire  where  iuid  been  seven  houses  as  neer  as  tliey  could  guess  and  thirty  men ;  having  passed 
tiiis  we  hauled  up  ag"  break  of  day  and  lay  still. 

2S"'  We  sent  out  oin-  spyes,  wlio  saw  notiiing;  ab'  ;t  in  the  afternoone  we  called  a  Councill 
of  warr  wlierein  we  concluded  to  fall  upon  l.eprarie ;  in  the  evening  we  broak  up  the  camji, 
sent  out  4  spyes,  who  mett  with  eight  of  the  Enemys  praying  Indians,  who  called  to  them  and 
asked  from  whence  they  were,  our  Indians  answered  them  ;  Mohawks,  they  asked  again  their 
names,  our  Indians  answered  them,  we  need  not  tell  you,  whereupon  the  French  Indians  fired 
and  wounded  three  of  them,  one  thro'  the  body,  another  in  at  the  hand  and  out  at  the  Elbow, 
and  the  third  lost  one  of  his  fingers  being  shott  thro'  the  hand;  when  we  came  up  to  them  we 
carryed  them  on  shoar,  and  dressed  them  and  encamped  over  them  that  night  within  tena 
miles  of  Fort  Shamblie  bearing  North  of  us  and  20  miles  from  Leprarie  bearing  W.  S.  W. 

29"'  About  tenn  of  the  clock  ton-noon,  wee  lii'ard  tln'  gmms  fire  an  alarm  from  Shamblie  and 
Leprarie  ;  We  made  a  small  Fort  to  secure  our  Canoes  and  provisions,!  sent  out  oO  men  three 
miles  off  to  the  cross  Path  between  Shamblie  and  Leprarie,  which  are  IJO  miles  distant  from 
one  anotiier  to  slop  their  intercourse,  the  remainder  of  the  day  we  spent  in  finishing  our  Fort ; 
it  rained  hard  all  that  night. 

jjyth  '^'1,^.  rain  being  over  by  10  o'clock  in  the  forenoon  we  left  20  Christiana  and  Indians  in 
the  Fort  to  secure  our  Canoes  and  i)rovisions  with  our  Chirurgeons  and  wounded  Indians  and 
marched  in  a  body  towards  Leprarie  and  alter  1 1  miles  nnirch  tro'  the  woods  we  came  to  a 
path,  where  a  considerable  parly  of  men  had  lately  passed,  which  wee  conjectured  to  have 
gone  towards  Shami)lie,  there  we  stopped,  and  the  Indians  alter  consultation,  were  resolved  to 
proceed,  but  I  told  them  it  was  re(|uisite  to  send  some  more  Men  to  secure  the  Canoes  for  I 
I'eared  the  [■'reiich  would  cut!  them  oil"  lieing  well  a(l\  ised  of  our  coming ;  ]  sent  back  four 
Christians  and  -i  Indians  to  the  Canm.rx  lo  ac(jiiaint  them  of  our  approach  to  the  French,  and 
to  be  on  t...  ir  guard;  then  marciieil  ahou-  •'i  miles  'jrward,  till  we  canu' thro' a  marsh  and 
there  encamped  within  ten  miles  of  Leprarie.  We  conchided  of  our  sign  and  word  this 
night,  the  sign  was  a  white  rihbon  or  ]iiece  of  tape  or  linen  or  Harke  of  a  Tree  upon  a  lock 
of  hair,  and  the  word  was  Tisago  (which  is  courage)  t^opus. 

August  1"  We  resolved  to  fall  upon  the  Fort,  by  break  of  day  went  to  prayers  and  nuirched 
towards  Leprarie,  and  a  mile  on  this  sid<'  layd  downe  oiu-  baggage,  maivhing  over  the  ('orne 
field  till  within  a  (piarter  a  mile  of  the  Fort,  then  marched  along  tiie  water  side  till  we  came 
to  the  Windniilne  within  ^0  paces  of  the  Fort,  on  our  tnarch  we  saw  a  fire  upon  the  land, 
and  as  we  approachi'd  neer  the  windmill,  the  lire  was  stirred  three  timi's  to  cause  a  flame, 
which  s\e  conceived  lo  be  their  sigue  lo  the  I'orte,  when  we  approached  the  Windmilne  the 
miller  ealli'd,  fired  and  killed  one  of  our  Indians,  ami  one  of  my  Christians  tired  and  killed 
him  attempting  a  second  shoti,  soi'  thai  his  body  hung  half  in  and  half  (uit  of  the  window. 
Wee  continui'd  our  March  lo  slorme  llie   Fori    hut   helore  we  came  to  the   Fort,  we  found  a 


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party  of  Indians  under  Canoca,  wlioni  v/e  i-ngagcd  and  distroycd  most  of  tliem  and 
imnu'diatt'ly  after  fell  in  with  4:20  Men  lying  without  the  Fort  ready  to  receive  us,  they 
charged  us  so  hard  to  force  a  retreat  of  150  yards,  where  there  happened  a  ditch,  wliich  our 
Men  posessed  themselves  of,  the  French  advancing  so  farr  in  their  full  body  were  well 
received,  and  lost  many  of  their  Men,  we  drove  them  back  but  they  rallied  and  advanced  a 
second  time  towards  the  ditch  and  fired  upon  us,  but  did  us  tioe  damage,  instantly  our  people 
rose  up  and  discharged  upon  their  vvliole  body,  &  killed  a  great  many ;  neverthelesse  they 
ralyed  the  third  time,  but  to  avoid  the  ditch,  tliey  drove  their  Men  towards  the  East  and 
thought  to  divide  our  people,  then  we  left  the  ditch  fell  into  their  reer  and  then  in  a  full  body, 
ingaged  them  in  the  plain  groun<l  and  I'auglit  tlieiii  fairly,  until  we  drove  them  iuto  their 
Fort  in  great  disorder  and  took  three  French  prisoners. 

Then  returned  distroying  and  burning  what  we  could  of  their  Come  and  hay  (the 
greenesse  of  the  Corne  did  much  hinder  the  burning  of  it)  unto  our  baggage.  The  prisoners 
upon  (examination  told  us,  there  were  4(10  Men  at  Leprarie,  40  in  the  Fort  with  the  Cov"'  and 
4i0  without  the  Fort ;  we  asked  what  Men  had  marched  by  the  path  towards  Shamblie  they 
told  iiOO  French  and  40  Indians,  wliereupon  we  were  resolved  with  all  haste  for  our  Canoes. 
In  all  this  engagement  we  had  lost  but  one  Ciiristiau  and  one  Indian  and  two  Christians  and 
one  Indian  more  runn  away  tow.ards  our  Canoes;  one  Christian  and  the  Indian  escaped,  the 
other  Ciiristian  was  taken.  We  had  not  marched  eight  miles  until  our  spyes  see  the  Enemy 
lying  upon  the  aforesaid  path  in  a  halfe  moon,  the  Knemys  scouts  tires  upon  curs  who  returned 
to  give  us  notice  of  the  Enemy  and  received  no  harnie ;  inmu'diately  we  dismounted  our 
baggage,  I  encouraged  my  Men,  and  told  them  tliere  was  no  other  choice,  tight  or  dye  tliey 
must,  the  Enemy  being  between  us  and  our  Canoes.  We  advanced  briskly  upon  them  and 
received  th.eir  lull  volly  of  siu)tt  (wiiich  killed  most  of  the  Men  we  lost  this  expedition)  they 
fought  stoutly  one  wliole  hour ;  a  Frenc  ii  Capt"  hearing  me  encourage  our  Men  to  fight  (or  the 
honour  of  our  King  and  the  I'rotestant  Keligion,  said  aloud,  I  am  liere  ready  to  answer  you, 
but  our  Men  being  resolute,  fell  in  upon  tiicni,  hnike  thro'  tiu'  middle  of  their  body,  until  "  e 
got  into  their  reere  trampling  upon  their  dead,  then  faced  about  ujion  them  and  liiught  them  a 
pretty  while  close,  until  we  made  them  give  way,  thiii  drove  them  by  strength  of  arm  400 
paces  before  us,  and  to  say  the  truth  we  were  all  fxUid  to  see  tliem  retreate.  After  this  we 
marched  in  good  order  without  disturbance  towards  our  Canoes,  taking  our  wounded  Men 
along  with  us.  In  the  last  tight,  the  Enemy  had  got  our  word  by  one  of  the  three  nu'U  that 
runn  away  from  us,  this  they  improved  much  to  their  own  advantage,  several  of  our  Men  in 
the  heat  of  the  fight  gott  into  the  body  of  tile  French  ;  by  reason  of  the  same  tipon  the 
approach  of  the  Enemy  the  last  engagement  the  three  French  jjrisoners  wc  had  taken  at 
Leprarie  attem|)ting  to  escape  were  knotked  in  the  head  by  our  Indians.  We  took  a  French 
Indian  prisoner  who  gave  an  account  of  4('>0  at  Leprarie  engaged  us  and  that  there  were  ;iOO 
French  and  40  Indians  had  engaged  us  in  the  woods.  I  examined  liiui  further  about  Canida, 
lie  told  us  of  .'to  siiips  arrived  in  each  ship  teiiii  souldiers,  aiul  abundance  of  provision. 

Having  come  at  our  Canoes  we  inibanpied  and  |)assed  the  Kiver  where  ,e  tarryed  5  hours 
for  straggling  Men  that  came  after,  in  which  time  live  of  our  Men  came  to  the  water  side  and 
were  brought  over,  and  so  soon  as  it  was  darkc  we  a(l\auce<l  luunewards  one  mihi  and 
encanij)t!d. 

August  the  -'"■'  Wc  took  our  march  homevvnrds  and  found  •')  Elks  in  the  way.  which  refreshed 
tmr  whole  com|)aiiy. 


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9""     We  arrived  at  Albany  willi  all  our  wounded  Men. 

The  French  knew  of  our  conieing  14  dayes  before  by  an  Indian  a  Mohawq  that  deserted  a 
party  of  15  Mohawques  from  the  Ifiver  of  Shamblie  who  could  tell  them  our  number,  strength, 
Ofticers  names  ettc. 

They  had  also  taken  a  prisoner  one  Cornelius  Clutie  at  Canastaguijone  a  place  12  miles 
distant  from  Albany  who  told  them  of  our  comeing  being  in  Canida  a  iortnight  before  us. 

f   Christians    P20    \ 
Our  number  was  J    Mohawques   SO    V  2G6. 

(   K.  Indians.   66    j 
We  lost  in  the  expedition  21.  Christians  16.  Mohaques  0  River  Indians  &  the  wounded  in 
all  25. 

Soli  Deo  Laus  et  Gloria. 

Memouandum  :  Since  the  first  date  of  this  Journal  (>  Christians  and  Indians  thought  to  be 
killed  are  returned. 

Thought  by  all  to  have  killed  about  200  French  and  Indians. 

a  true  Copy —  M.  Claukson  Secretary. 


-Prqpositiom  of  the  Senear  and  Mohawhs  at  Albany  and  (he  Answer  thereunto. 

[Now- York  PaiH-re,  IH.  B.  40.] 

Propositions  made  by  y"  Sinnekes  of  y"  Castle  of  Kahesarahera  on  the  4""  of 
Sept'  1601  att  Albany 


['rksent — Dirk  Wessell 
Kvert  Banker 
Jan  .lanse  Bleecker 
Gerr'  llyerte 


Egbert  Thuenson 
Ca])t :  Shanks 
Capt:  Bradshaw 

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1"  Brothers  wee  are  come  liitlier  to  acquainte  you  y'  wee  are  a  nation  dispersed  and  scattered 
l)y  y"  French  as  far  as  Oudage  but  I  was  a  lover  of  our  Towne  Inheritance  and  keep  possession 
there  still. 

Presented  G  Racoons. 

a™"'  In  our  March  hither  wee  understood  by  y'  way  y'  y«  Maj :  had  been  in  an  engagement 
with  y*  French  of  Canada  wherein  hee  and  y"  xMaquas  have  had  some  loss  wee  do  hereby 
l)ropitiate  y°  blood  of  the  defeated 

Present  3  Otters 


grdiy  Wee  have  been  dispersed  wee  understand  y'  nevertheless  y'  house  hath  aivvays  been 
kept  clean  here  we  come  to  maintaiue  y'  same 

Presented  4  Otters. 

4ti.iy     Wee  are  glad  y'  y'  Tree  of  Prosperity  W*"  is  placed  in  this  Go-  ''rni'  is  sfill  in  a  good 
state  wee  come  also  to  continne  y"  same 

Presented  5  Beavers. 


gthiy  \Y^.y  gett  ye  roots  oft"  very  firme  and  stable  as  farr  as  y'  bounds  of  this  Goverm'  to  our 
Castle  and  through  y*  whole  house 

Presented  5  Otters. 

gthiy  Wee  have  assisted  to  y'  planting  of  this  tree  and  in  itts  taking  firme  root.  Wee  make 
now  y'  itt  bears  leaves  y'  wee  may  safely  shelter  under  y'  same 

Presented  5  Lapps 

7thi.v  w'ee  are  taught  by  our  Forefathers  y'  wee  should  'aithfuUy  maintaiue  y'  covenant 
which  y*  whole  house  and  if  any  niigiit  faile  or  varie  wee  should  give  y""  a  draught  of 
understanding 

Presented  5  Beavers 

S<w.»  Wee  have  always  from  y*  beginning  been  in  a  firm  covenant  w""  this  Goverm'.  Itts 
true  there  have  been  some  y'  proved  unstable  but  we  revive  and  illuminate  y'  same  againe 
as  y*  sun  to  y  day. 

Presented  5  Beavers 

(jtiiiy  Wee  have  alwaies  been  in  a  firm  Coven'  with  this  goverui'  there  have  been  some  itts 
true  y'  have  interposed  therein  y'  itt  might  happen  that  some  of  the  enemy  sliould  gett  y*" 
better  over  us  lell  us  nevertheless  tirnsly  maintaiue  the  chaine  of  our  covenant. 

Presented  5  Otters 

10"''''  We  are  informed  although  wee  have  not  been  here  in  a  long  time  y'  since  y  warr 
you  have  made  y"  baggs  of  powder  very  small  what  is  it  Brothers  if  you  doe  make  them  so 
small  in  soe  heavy  a  warr  those  of  \  irginia  .Maryland  &  New  Kngliind  have  engaged 
themselves  in  our  Covenant  but  hear  nothing  from  them.  Take  a  way  y'  wee  gett  more 
powder  for  a  beaver 

Presented  JO  Beavers. 


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IXihiy  'Wee  must  tell  you  and  wee  have  therefore  brought  iippthe  Mnqunsw""  us  to  reprove 
and  chide  you  together  ;  what  is  you  doe  lit  seems  as  if  you  are  dninke  in  yo"-  understandings 
y'  you  and  y"  Macpias  should  goe  to  fight  witli  such  small  parties  y'  is  not  the  way  to  overcome 
y*  ennemy     you  hreak  what  was  concluded 

Presented  ">  Beavers. 

12'"  I  say  tliat  Vo'  loss  jiroceeds  because  you  goe  w  ith  such  small  parlies  to  fight  wee  are 
strong  enough.  Those  of  Virginia,  Maryland,  and  New  England  are  likewise  entered  in  our 
covenant  where  doe  tluy  stay  lett  them  continue  firms  and  alsoe  come  y'  wee  may  joyntly 
ruine  y"  enemy.  Itt  is  Yo'  fault  soe  much  blood  was  spilt  bernuse  you  goe  out  in  small  parties 
tlierefon    .tt  us  goe  joyntly  tiien  wee  shall  better  overcome  y''  enemy 

Presented  10  Ditto. 


After   the    Propositions   of    the    Sennekes    the   iMohawks   began    their   speecli 
Sononsqueriss  licing  Speaker 

1"  Brotiiers,  Our  I'.  Iiren  the  .Sennekes  have  chidd  us  for  going  to  fight  in  such  small 
parties  and  I  judge  they  have  reason  for  itt :  The  Goverm'  y>  came  lately  from  England  lias 
undertaken  to  goe  out  with  soe  small  force  and  those  y'  have  now  spoken  have  had  never  any 
notice  given  them  of  itt. 

Presented  1  Lapp 

2.  Brothers  you  were  in  so  great  h;ist  to  goe  out  with  soe  small  an  expedition  as  our 
Brothers  y  Sennekes  have  reported  and  you  did  not  thinke  at  all  first  to  reconcile  y"  blood  of 
y"  Oneyders 

Presented  1  Lapp. 

;].  Brothers  although  wee  and  y'  Oneyders  liave  had  some  loss  lett  us  not  therefore  loose  our 
courage  but  lett  all  of  us  y'  are  in  this  Covenant  viz:  this  Government  Xew  England  Virginia 
and  Maryland  have  a  good  courage  and.  jointly  doe  all  possible  niischeefe  to  our  enemies 

Presented  I  I,app. 


Answer  upon  y"  propositions  of  y  Senekees 

FJrolhers,  Wee  have  been  sorry  y'  you  have  beendiiven  and  disperst  otit  of  vo'  land  by  y' 
French  hut  wee  are  glad  to  hear  y*  you  are  still  lovers  of  yo'  owue  Count rey  and  y<  vou  have 
taken  possession  there  againe  Wee  rejoice  likewise  y'  you  come  to  renew  the  remembrance 
of  y'  Tree  of  Prosperityo  and  y*  Covenant  wheriii  we  are  all  soe  tirmly  bound  by  a  strong 
cliaine  Our  Forefathers  in  former  tyiiie  made  this  Covenant  and  have  planted  here  y'  great 
Tree  y'  now  stands  soe  firm  and  w'''  spreades  its  root  to  a  vast  distance.  Lett  our  enemv  come 
liee  may  shake  this  tree  or  rijip  a  lind)  from,  hut  he  is  however  not  able  to  rout  him  out. 

Concerning  y'  complaint  of  y  I'owder  y'  y'  Biiirgs  were  soe  small  and  soe  little  given  for  a 
Heaver  you  uuist  know  y'  itt  is  none  of  our  fault  hut  ill  j)rocee(ls  from  y"'  great  warr  between 
y'  (Jreat  Kings  l)eyond  Sea  in  W"  much  powder  and  ammunition  is  expended  besides  y' 
Siiipps  w""  nierchandi/e  cannot  soe  frequently  and  without  danger  pass  y'  Sea  in  warr  as  in 
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Wee  are  much  astonish'd  y'  y'  Brethren  should  accuse  us  of  imprudence  as  if  wee  'vere  in 
drinke  in  o'  understandings  for  having  gone  out  w""  such  small  parties  whereby  you  say  that 
wee  should  be  the  occasion  of  y'  blood  y'  is>  spilt:  I  doe  admire  y'  yo'  memory  is  soe  short  doe 
not  you  know  nor  remember  y'  y'  Goverm*  this  sumer  made  a  gen'  resolution  w""  all  the  5 
Nations  y*  y*  Christians  with  sixty  men  and  y"  Mohawks  and  River  Indians  should  march  upp 
from  this  Court  and  y'  y'  other  4  nations  should  come  downe  Cadaracqui  River  and  to  meet 
all  above  Laprade  Magdelena  and  then  joyntly  to  invade  the  enemies  Countrey.  Insted  of  60 
men  which  y"  Gov'  had  promised  hce  enforced  them  to  the  number  of  120  and  besides  y'  fitted 
out  some  shipps  to  damnifie  and  spoile  y*  French  at  Sea  of  which  one  is  already  returned  w"" 
a  French  Prize  laden  w"*  wine  and  Brandy,  But  lett  us  inquire  how  little  y*  rest  of  y»  house 
has  perfonned  this  promise  of  y*  4  nations  v>"^  were  to  come  down  to  Cadaraqui  River  '"ot  one 
appeared  and  you  Maquas  of  Ouondage  y*  were  to  march  upp  w""  y'  Maj'  did  most  of  you  stay 
att  home  &  16  or  17  Mohawk  of  y"  1"  Castle  left  y"  Maj'  from  all  this  you  plainly  see  where 
is  y'  occasion  of  y'  efl'usion  of  this  blood  but  wee  hope  y'  y'^  Brethren  for  y'  future  will  take 
better  core  in  matters  of  soe  great  consequence  and  not  soe  slightly  impute  y"  fault  to  others. 


Answer  to  y'  Mohawks. 

Wee  doe  allsoe  admire  y'  our  brethren  y"  Mohawks  should  say  we  were  in  such  great  haste 
to  proceed.  Wee  tiiinke  there  was  time  enough  spent  in  itt  being  above  30  dayes  the 
Provisions  were  almost  spent  and  necessitated  to  fetch  more  and  wee  sent  twice  to  y' 
Bretliren  to  make  all  possible  haste  because  }*■  barke  would  not  in  a  short  time  peel  off  from 
the  trees ;  but  instead  y'  y"  Jenondages  should  come  down  with  i7  men  to  joyne  w""  y'  army 
recording  to  tlu'ir  promise,  they  went  all  to  Ongeda.  As  concerning  what  you  say  y'  wee 
should  first  have  reconciled  the  blood  of  y'  defeated,  Itt  is  not  our  custome  to  stopp  a  gen'' 
resolution  for  y*  loss  of  some  dead,  Its  true  wee  are  sorry  of  our  men  ad  yo"  y'  were  slaine 
by  y*  enemy  but  wee  must  thinke  y'  this  y'  effect  of  warr  our  enemy  hfis  not  escaped  but  hath 
lost  a  great  many  men  lett  us  therefore  have  y'  same  courage  to  comitt  all  possible  spoile  & 
mischief  upon  our  gen"  enemy 


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Propositions  of  the  8ennekes  to  the  Mabekanders  that  came  last  year  from  Ottora 
nuide  in  y  Court  House  at  Albany  y'"  2"''  of  September  16!>1. 

1"  Wee  are  sorry  chiidrfu  liiut  you  have  losl  a  grtsit  many  nifu  y'  last  year  as  well  by  y' 
mortallity  of  y'  small  pox  as  olhervvise.     Wee  reconcile  y*"  loss  of  y'  blood. 

gndiy     ^Xv(i  thanke  you  for  the  person  you  have  brough[t]  from  y'  countrey 

:|niiy  \y^,^,  ii,.,,,]^  y„„  yi  yo,,  licwailel  us  in  your  march  for  being  driven  and  dispersed  liy 
y'  Frendi  (Jovernors  and  for  reconieiuling  to  us  y'  wee  should  not  leave  our  land. 

4iiiij'  And  for  reconitnending  to  us  likewise  y'  wee  should  still  keep  our  fires  burning  and  y' 
wee  should  convene  y'  Sacliinis  &  kee[)  Coiuicill  us  fonnerly. 

V'  (yousens  you  have  also  reconiended  to  us  to  continue  the  warr  against  y""  French,  wo 
doe  soe. 

C>*'  Cousen  you  have  told  us  moreover  y'  wee  should  not  goe  in  a  smuli  parties  again,  y' 
Waganis'  Indians  i)ul  to  keep  ourselves  in  a  posture  to  resist  y'  French.    Wi-e  doe  soe  liki'wiso 

'  I,  .,    I>   nninifii,  i,r  <ni.irtii.-.   I'Mita  I'in  .\uliunii,  VI,  H)^.  —  I'.i'. 


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7*'!'  Cousen  you  have  said  that  y"  mountaine  should  remaine  the  mountaine  and  he  doth 
soe  continue  to  bee  y'  mountaine  still  (meaning  y'  Sinnekes  Countrie)  You  have  promised  to 
come  w""  us  againe  and  therefore  wee  expect  you  to  come  to  the  mountaine  againe. 

To  the  Shackhokes  &  Mahakanders  in  generall 

Brothers  and  Cousens  you  live  also  under  this  Goverm'  use  Yo'  utmost  endeavours  y'  the 
Tree  remaine  firmt  and  that  the  covenant  may  bee  well  kept: 

This  is  a  true  copy  of  w*  Cap'  W"  Markham  Secretary  of  Pensylvania  sent  to 

FFR.  Nicholson: 


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Memorial  in  behalf  of  Leider's  Adlierents  imprisoned  in  Nef>o-York. 

[TEANBLATED  FROM  THE   FRENCH.] 
[New-York  Pipen,  III.  A.  44.] 

Memoir  and  Relation  of  what  occurred  in  the  city  and  province  of  New-York  in 
America,  in  the  years  1690  and  1691,  which  the  relatives  and  agents  of 
the  good  people  of  that  city,  residing  hi  Holland,  have  been  requested  to 
communicate  in  a  most  humble  address  by  all  possible  means,  to  their 
Majesties  of  Great  Britain,  protectors  and  df^fenders  of  the  faith. 

After  the  good  people  of  New- York  and  nil  that  part  had  advice  that,  by  a  special  grace  of 
God,  their  Majesties,  King  William  and  Queen  Mary,  were  established  in  the  government  of 
(Jreat  Britain,  tlie  sa'd  good  people,  especially  the  Captains  and  Burghers,  wlio  were  well 
ntfeeted  and  dispo.sed  to  tlie  said  government  and  tiie  true  reformed  religion,  resolved  to  submit 
tlieniselves  to  tlieir  .Majesties  in  all  obedience,  and  to  iiazard  their  lives,  blood  and  property 
for  the  maintenance  of  the  said  Protestant  religion:  and  seeing  that  the  Liei'tenant  Governor, 
Francis  Nicholson,  neglected  to  repair  or  preserve  the  fortifications  of  the  city  and  its  fortress, 
and  took  no  care  for  the  maintenance  of  tlie  said  good  subjects;  on  the  contrary,  that  they 
were  greatly  suspected,  and  that  he  supported  the  adverse  party,  and  that  the  Frencli  enemies 
were  already  pre|)ariiig  to  attack  them — 

Tlie  said  well  i(tl'e<-ted,  among  the  military,  civilians  and  Burghers,  remonstrated  against 
:ill  these  things,  that  they  nir.y  be  communicated  to  their  Majesties  and  their  council,  and 
formed  a  committee  to  nominate  and  provisionally  to  choose  the  person  of  Jacob  Leisler,  an 
honest  man,  to  be  tenii)orarily  commander  of  said  fortress,  and  administrator  of  justice  with 
th.'  heads  of  the  civil  government  or  the  court,  and  to  uphold  the  rights  of  said  royal 
government  and  its  preservation. 

To  tiiis  effect  the  said  committee  despatched  to  the  said  .Jacob  Leisler  on  the  S^th  June, 
1f)S!t,  an  order  and  commission  for  the  above  mentioned  purpose,  a  copy  whereof  is  liereunto 

aiinexeil. 

The  said  Jacob  Leisler  was  persuaded  to  accept  tlie  said  order  and  commission  provisionally, 
and  demeaned  himself  as  an  honest  and  brave  man,  liaving  not  only  performed  every  possible 
duty,  and  .ontributed  considerably  of  his  own  money  and  credit  to  fortify  said  city  and  its 
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dependencies,  but  also  to  prepare  and  despatch,  with  the  consent  of  the  court  and  its  members, 
a  frigate  mounted  witii  cannon  and  other  necessary  munitions,  and  two  barits  to  resist  the 
Frencii  enemy  on  tlie  river,  wliich,  with  great  success,  made  the  important  capture  of  seven  of 
the  enemy's  vessels  or  ships,  which  said  court  declared  lawful  prize. 

The  said  Leisler  had  also  a  good  understanding  with  the  mayor,  aldermen,  captains. 
Burghers  and  common  people  of  that  city  and  other  parts  of  that  province,  and  preserved,  to 
the  utmost  of  his  power,  the  natives  of  said  country,  who  have  for  a  long  time  been  very 
numerous  and  in  good  alliance  with  the  christians. 

Their  Majesties,  having  been  informed  of  the  said  remonstrance  touching  the  constitution 
of  said  province  and  city  of  New-York,  caused  a  commission  to  be  despatched  on  the  20th 
July,  ](>89,  signed  by  his  Majesty's  order,  by  his  lordsliip,  the  Earl  of  Nottingham,  with  a 
superscription  and  address  —  To  the  said  Lieutenant  Commander  Nicholson  in  his  said  quality, 
and  in  his  absence  to  those  who  had  charge  of  the  preservation  of  the  said  province  and  the 
common  weal. — as  the  annexed  copy  oroves. 

For  the  good  services  which  said  Leisler  had  already  rendered  during  his  administration 
foi'  the  preservation  of  said  province,  city  and  fortress  (though  the  malcontents  opposed 
liim  and  formed  dangerous  cabals,  some  of  whom  were  seized  by  the  council  of  tiie  said  court 
and  counnittee),  said  committee  and  the  well  affected  to  said  royal  government  deemed  it 
proper  still  to  continue  said  Jacob  Leisler  as  provisional  administrator,  and  to  place  his 
:Maje8ty'8  said  commission  in  his  hands  until  their  Majesties  had  ordered  and  sent  out  another 
governor. 

Their  Majesties  afterwards  commissioned  Colonel  Sloughter  as  Govenior-in-Chief  of  the 
province  of  New- York. 

But  uefore  the  said  (iovernor's  arrival,  a  certain  captain,  named  Richard  Ingoldsby,  who,  it  is 
said,  had  been  previously  a  major  in  Ireland,  came  on  the  :iMh  of  January  of  this  year,  lti;»l, 
before  the  city  of  New-York  with  about  seventy  military  or  soldiers  and  four  ships,  without 
people  being  ahle  to  ascertain  whether  they  were  enemies  or  neutrals,  because  he  would  not 
publish  his  commission. 

The  said  Captain  Ingoldsby  sent  a  messenger  to  said  Commander  Jacob  Leisler,  as  letters 
and  allidavits  represent,  with  a  simple  letter,  by  which  he  demanded  possession  of  said  fortress, 
without  sending  any  power,  order  or  suhstitution,  either  of  tlieir  Majesty  or  of  the  said 
Governor. 

The  said  Leisler  and  those  of  his  council  fearing  that  it  was  a  traitorous  trick,  answered, 

that  as  soon  as  said  Captain  In),M)l(l.shy  produced  sonu-  power  or  order,  they  would  iuconti itly 

surrender  the  said  fortress  without  any  ()p|)()sition  ;  and  said  Leisler  even  otleii'd  that  his 
liouse  was  at  said  Captain  Ingoldshy's  service,  and  that  he  should  have  said  soli'iers  lodged 
among  the  citizens  until  the  (iovernor's  arrival,  and  until  they  could  see  iiis  Maje.ity's  orders. 

T!ie  said  t'aplain  Ingoidshy  persisted  with  threats  in  his  demand  to  have  possession  of  the 
said  fortress,  wiiilst  tiie  dennind  for  the  reciuisite  orders  and  authority  was  each  time  renewed. 

The  said  captain  thereupon  sent  people  or  Koldiers  to  Long  island  to  raise  men,  which  was, 
however,  unattended  with  any  siuress,  the  said  'Mptain  being  unwilling  in  the  meanwhile  to 
budge  from  his  ship,  or  put  a  loot  on  shore  on  the  said  oilers  made  him. 

15ut  some  days  afterwards  he  uiiide  other  applications  hir  the  surrender  of  the  City  Hall, 
which  was  finally  given  up  to  him  (according  to  the  said  allidavits)  hy  the  advice  of  the 
nuiyor,  aldermen,  and  military  oflicers  of  said  city,  on  the  condition  and  promise  that  the  said 
captain  should  not  obstruct  tlie  Burgher's  guard  of  said  city  nor  of  the  civil  court. 


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Now,  having  obtained  said  possession,  the  said  Ingoldsliy  did  not  keep  his  word ;  on  the 
conirary,  he  did  obstruct  the  said  guard  of  the  court  and  city,  and  used  force  and  opposition 
which  caused  great  disorders  for  more  than  a  month. 

The  said  Governor  Slougiiter  having  arrived,  he  (according  to  the  annexed  report  and 
informations  transmitted  in  the  English  hmguage)  took  the  opposite  side  to  Commandant 
Jacob  Leisler,  as  if  the  latter  had  contravened  and  opposed  His  Majesty's  orders,  and  his,  as 
Governor;  though  the  said  Commandant  Leisler  did  nothing  hut  by  the  advice  of  snid 
committee  and  its  members',  not  having  had,  nor  having  been  able  to  obtain  any  communication 
from  tiie  said  captain  of  the  orders  or  commission  from  their  Majesties  or  from  Colonel 
Sloughter;  on  the  contrary,  he  offered  several  times  to  surrender  the  fortress  on  seeing  the 
orders,  vithout  awaiting  any  force  or  violence. 

But  as  soon  as  the  said  Jacob  Leisler  received  the  news  of  said  Colonel  and  Governor 
Sloughter's  arrival,  he  fortliwilh  deputed  and  sent  two  persons,  to  wit,  Mr.  Milborne  and  Major 
Peter  de  La  Noy  to  welcome  and  receive  him  on  his  part,  causing  them  to  be  escorted 
by  twelve  soldiers. 

Governor  Sloughter,  instead  of  receiving  and  hearing  them,  caused  them  to  be  immediately 
taken  to  the  City  Hall  and  cast  into  prison,  to  their  great  shame    nd  dishonor. 

And  the  next  day,  the  said  fortress  having  been  surrendered  and  delivered  up  by  the  said 
commandant  Leislei  to  the  said  Governor,  tiie  said  Leisler  also  exhibited  the  said  commissions 
he  had  received  provisonally  from  the  said  Committee  for  the  preservation  of  the  said  city 
and  fortress,  according  to  tiie  infertions  of  their  Majestic./  said  well  affected  subjects. 

Jliit  the  the  said  (iovcrnor  v  juid  not  listen  to  the  said  Leisler,  but  had  liini  also  made 
prisoner  and  removed  to  the  VAiy  Hall,  having  accused  him  of  treason  and  other  crimes. 

And  the  said  Governo>  (accouling  to  the  said  testimony)  also  imprisoned  several  other  well 
affected  persons  lu'longing  to  the  same  party,  to  wit: 

(ierrard  I'  eknnm,  Isaac  N'ernieelye,  Meyndert  Coerten,  Abraham  Brasier,  Thomas  Williams, 
Abraham  Gouverneur,  and  .^amnel  Kisel,  all  honest  nu'n,  making,  together,  ten  persons,  all 
esteemed  lionorable  peopU' ;  and  whom  the  allidavits  represent  as  having  been  zealous  for  the 
puiilic  safety,  and  that  the  said  l^eisler  presented  a  petition  to  the  said  Governor,  a  copy 
whereof  is  adjoined. 

Anil  whereas  the  said  Governor  prosecuted  tlie  taid  prisoners,  accusing  them  all  as  criminals, 
reltels  and  resislers  of  his  orders  (which  were  not  yet  exhibited) ;  and  recalled  the  malcontents, 
who  had  been  broken  and  dismissed  on  account  of  their  malignity  and  support  of  King  James' 
party. 

And  it  IB  notoriouM  tliat  he  admitted  these  people  of  his  council,  and  named  them,  so  far 
their  personal  enemies,  as  Judges  of  said  jirisoners. 

And  lie  selected  and  took  some  officers  fmm  the  said  ships,  who  condemned  said  Leisler 
and  said  Milborne,  his  wife's  son-in-law,  to  be  hanged. 

And  detainee!  the  others  prisoners,  and  the  execution  of  the  two  condemned  moreover, 
followed,  and  they  died  very  ignoniiniouRly. 

All  these  proceedings  took  place  lo  the  great  displeasure  and  grief  of  their  Majesties  said 
good  and  well  affected  subjects;  who,  well-intentioned,  made  great  efforts  for  the  staying  of 

'  The  t«»t  ii — "Quojr  quo  le  dlt  OutiimaiiJant  l.eiili>r  u'uroit  ricii  fnit  quo  I«  caJoU  >\n  dit  t\imiiiilt("  ie.  Tlie  wont  in 
IUlif«  i«  uiiintttlligible.  U  might  Imvu  buuu  iiiUiidiHl  for  "ckJroil,"  or  "l'»dvi»."  The  traiialation  ia  buiid  on  tlie  latter 
■uppoiitiuii.  —  Kv. 


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the  execution  of  said  Leisler  and  his  son-in-law,  and  for  their  removal  to  England  to  be 
judged  by  their  Majesties. 

Having  prepared  a  petition,  which  was  signed  by  more  than  eighteen  hundred  persons,  and 
presented  by  a  minister  of  the  Word  of  God,  whom  the  governor  caused  also  to  be  imprisoned 
accusing  him  likewise  of  being  a  rebel. 

And  all  these  proceedings  excite  great  consternation  amongst  the  good  subjects,  and  put 
them  in  danger  of  being  exposed  to  the  persecution  of  their  enemies,  and  of  losing  the  whole  of 
said  pjovince,  and  even  of  being  attacked  by  the  natives,  [who]  according  to  the  informations, 
had  declared  they  would  revenge  the  said  commander,  Leisler,  having  approved  his  defence. 

On  this  account,  and  for  the  other  excesses  and  extravagances  which  the  good  subjects  must 
suffer  from  said  governor,  the  said  governor  having  revoked  and  disallowed  the  capture  of  the 
French  ships  and  the  judgment  of  the  court,  pursuant  to  which  the  vessels  had  been  sold ; 
and  having,  on  the  contrary,  caused  the  purchasers  to  be  ordered  to  return  the  money  and  the 
proportion  of  a  sum  that  they  were  taxed,  wiiicli  augments  considerably  the  discontent  of 
worthy  men. 

Their  Majesties  are  most  humbly  and  with  all  submission  supplicated,  in  the  great  extremity 
to  which  their  poor  subjects  in  New- York  are  reduced,  to  compassionate  them,  and  send  them 
as  soon  as  possible  the  succor  necessary  for  their  safety. 

And  that  it  may  please  their  Majesties  to  stay  all  proceedings  against  said  imprisoned 
persons,  so  that  they  may  be  provisionally  liberated,  at  least  on  bail,  until  their  Mjij -sties  shall 
be  fully  informed  of  all  these  matters,  which  they  will  then  be  able  to  dispose  of  according  to 
equity. 

At  the  Hague,  the  15th  October,  1691. 

( Was  signed )  Willem  Van  Brben, 

Joh:  Provoost, 
Jacob  Mauritz, 
Jacob  Willems, 
John  Thomas. 


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Commander4n-Chief  and  the  Council  to  Lord  Nottin/^     m. 

i  NkW-Tork  P*p«n,  III.  A.  18.  ] 

My  Lord, 

Since  our  last  per  our  fleet  who  sailed  in  August  we  have  taken  effectual  care  to  secure  the 
peace  of  the  government  under  our  charge  and  nlsoe  have  prevailed  with  our  Assembly  to  raise 
and  pay  160  men  for  the  reinforcement  of  Our  frontiers  .it  Albany.  All  the  applications  made 
to  our  neighbours  in  Virginia,  Maryland,  New  Eiigland  &'  being  to  nu  effect  the  latter  having 
noe  reguard  at  all  to  their  Ma"^**  service  but  pursue  their  disorderly  affections  to  a  lycentious 
Trade  against  law  and  suffer  by  their  neglect  and  incapacity  the  French  and  Indians  to  make 
daily  excursions  upon  them  to  the  great  distruction  of  the  subjects.  That  if  their  Ma'^"  doe 
not  take  speedy  care  to  protect  them  that  great  Countrey  and  people  will  certainly  goe  to  ruine. 

My  Lord  this  small  Oovernment  is  so  advantageously  seated  that  if  their  Ma""  were  pleased 
to  be  thoughtful!  of  the  former  addresses  sent  .lud  reunite  these  Colony es  of  East  and  Wei  t 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:    VIII. 


813 


Jersey  and  Connecticut,  formerly  disjoynted  from  this  Government,  we  should  be  sufficiently 
able  to  support  ourselves  and  make  incursions  upon  the  French  to  their  hurt,  but  as  now 
circumstanced  not  able  to  bear  the  burthen  upon  us  the  late  disorders  having  so  harrassed  our 
people  that  they  iire  not  capable  to  defray  the  necessary  expence  tor  the  security  of  the  place 
tho'  our  being  annexed  to  Boston  as  ibrmerly  in  the  late  Reign  would  [be]  on  the  other  hand 
of  as  bad  consequence  by  reason  of  the  vast  extent  of  such  a  dominion  and  many  other 
inconveniencies ;  however  I  shall  not  faile  to  be  watchfull  and  keep  the  Government  in  a 
suitable  posture  of  defence  and  attend  every  thing  necessary  for  their  Ma'''"  service  as  for  the 
expedicon  to  Canida  I  referr  yo'  Lop  to  the  Journal  herewith  sent,  we  begg  Yo'  Loi"  care  in 
forwarding  what  may  be  for  their  Ma*'"  Interest  in  this  poor  Province,  and  subscribe  ourselves, 

May  it  please  Yo'  Lop 
Fort  William  Henry,  Yo'  Lo'''  most  humble  Servants 

8""  of  January  1691.  Rich''  Ingoldesby 

Fredryck  Flypse 
j.  v.  cortlandt 
W.  Baijard 
g.  munvielle 
Chid.  Brooke 
M.  Clarkson     Sec'  W.  Nicolls. 

Postscript, 

Since  the  writing  of  the  above  Lre  arrived  here  the  Albany  Post,  the  Copy  of  what  news 
we  have  is  herewith  sent  to  M'  Blaithwayt,  whereby  Yo'  Lop  may  the  better  understand  the 
condicon  of  that  Garrison  and  of  the  whole  Colony 


Cammaruhr-h^rChief  and  the  Council  to  Mr.  Blathwayt. 

[New-York  Kntir,  11.  309.] 

New  York  S"-  Jan'^  1691. 
Sir 

In  our  last  by  the  small  Fleet  that  went  home  in  August  we  gave  their  Ma""  the  Lords  of 
the  Committee  and  your  self  a  particular  Ace*  of  the  .State  of  this  Province  at  thnt  time  the 
copy  whereof  we  now  herewith  send  you,  since  w'""  the  Assembly  mett  according  to  their 
adjournment  and  finding  that  we  could  not  depend  upon  any  assistance  from  our  Neighbours 
did  agree  that  150  men  should  be  raised  for  y'  reinforcement  of  Albany  the  greatest  part 
whereof  are  well  there  the  Hiver  being  frozen  before  those  of  the  Eastern  Parts  could  come, 
there  are  about  fourteen  or  fifteen  men  left  behind  but  do  hope  there  is  a  sufficient  strength  at 
that  place  to  secure  it  and  defeat  any  designes  of  the  Enemy  our  Neighbours  of  N  England  have 
upon  all  occasions  shewn  themselves  very  averse  to  any  [tiling]  that  lialii  been  proposed  to  them 
for  their  Ma""  service  and  particularly  Connecticutt  who  denyed  to  give  us  liberty  to  raise  one 
hundred  uu-n  for  the  security  of  Albany  tho'  we  promised  lo  pay  them,  and  their  confusions 
arc  so  great  that  the  French  do  dayly  gain  upon  them  having  lately  retaken  Port  Royall  and 


814, 


NLW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


I 


destroyed  severall  people  at  Piscataqua  the  Pressures  of  this  poor  Province  are  so  great  and 
they  so  unable  to  support  the  necessary  charge,  that  if  not  favoured  by  having  the  Government 
enlarged  according  to  the  former  addresses  sent  their  Ma"™  must  likewise  sink  under  its  burthen 
there  being  little  or  noe  Trade  that  the  Incomes  of  the  Revenue  are  very  small  and  our 
Neighbours  do  Trafique  so  licentiously  that  they  do  not  regard  the  Acts  of  Trade  nor  the 
Laws  of  Nations  but  Trade  directly  for  France,  that  if  their  Ma""  do  not  order  a  speedy 
Settlement  under  the  Crown  all  this  Continent  will  be  in  danger  to  be  lost.  We  do  now 
transmitt  the  acts  made  in  the  last  assembly  to  wliich  referr  You  all  things  being  quiett.  Our 
being  annexed  to  Boston  as  formerly  in  the  late  Reign  would  be  of  bad  consequence  by  reason 
of  the  vast  extent  of  the  Dominion  &  many  other  inconveniences,  great  murmurings  were 
amongst  those  that  were  followers  of  Leisler  and  disafiected  to  their  Majesties  Government  but 
effectual  care  is  taken  to  suppress  them,  and  secure  the  Peace  of  the  Government ;  Our  Indians 
continue  steady  to  us.  S'  We  depend  upon  your  care  in  forwarding  what  may  be  for  their 
Ma""  Interest  in  this  poor  Province  &  Remain  S' 

Your  most  humble  Serv" 

Rich''  Ingoldsby 
Fred  P'lypse 

S    V    CoRTLANDT 

NiCH  Bayard 

T    MiNIVELLE 

Chid.  Brook 

W.    NlCOl.LS 

M  Clarkson  Secretary 
Postscript 

Since  the  writing  of  this  Letter  arrived  the  Land  Post  from  Albany  the  Condicion  of  that 
Garrison  &  the  great  Charge  &  Difficulty  this  poor  province  doth  groan  under  will  sufficiently 
appear  by  the  Lre  sent  from  the  officers  there  a  true  Copy  whereof  is  herewith  enclosed. 


<■■»<■» 


The  Civil  and  Militwy  Officerf}  at  Albany  to  the  Commander-irir Chief. 

[New-York  Tapcns  III.  A.  14.] 

Albany  30""  Dec'  1691 
May  it  please  Your  Honour, 

We  would  ere  now  have  sent  the  Post  to  acquaint  yo'  Honour  of  affairs  here  but  expected 
daily  news  from  the  Upper  Nations  what  their  700  men  had  done  who  are  gone  towards  the 
River  of  Cadaracqui.  We  hope  they  will  have  better  successe  than  our  Maquaes  have  had 
lately  at  Canida,  three  Oneydos  came  from  the  Army  about  a  month  agoe  they  lay  then  on  the 
side  of  the  Cadaracqui,  doe  say  that  200  Onnondages  and  100  Cajougcs  parted  from  tiie  other 
400  and  went  down  the  River  of  Cadaracqui  with  a  design  to  fall  upon  the  praying  Indians 
now  this  moon  while  the  nights  ai.   dark  but  what  the  other  400  will  doe  is  uncertaine. 

We  have  no  other  account  from  the  Upper  Nations,  no  Onnondages  being  come  hither.  We 
have  three  Christians  in  that  Castle  who  will  give  us  an  account  when  any  Indiana  come. 


1 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:    VIII. 


815 


We  are  extremely  grieved  for  the  losse  of  the  brave  Maquae  Indians  now  at  Canida 
Caristasie  was  out  with  9  Indians  wiio  had  taken  4  French  Boys  and  an  Indian  Squae  neer 
Prarie  and  coming  home  met  with  Caiiarij  Janondaklie  and  some  of  the  principall  Captains 
of  the  Maquaes  and  Oneydos  29  in  nnmber  who  designed  to  be  revenged  for  the  blood  shedd 
by  the  French  when  Major  Schyler  was  there  and  persuaded  Caristasie  and  his  son  to  turn 
back  and  goe  with  them,  these  31  whereof  20  were  Maquaes  and  11  Oneydos  goe  9  miles 
below  Shamblie  and  finde  2  houses  in  the  Mountains  where  there  was  13  praying  Indians  with 
their  Wives  and  Children  out  a  hunting,  they  fall  upon  them,  kill  4  men,  take  6  men  and  10 
women  prisoners  and  relieved  2  Christian  boys  that  were  taken  at  Schennectady  with  the  losse 
of  one  Oneyde  dead  and  2  wounded,  whereof  one  was  forced  to  be  carryed.  Three  men  of 
the  Enemy  made  their  escape  and  went  to  the  French  and  told  the  news ;  Our  Indians  took 
tlicir  march  homewards  and  whcii  they  had  been  five  daycs  by  the  way  and  come  towards  the 
middle  of  the  lake  where  Corlaer  was  drowned,  somewhat  in  the  woods  they  perceived  the 
Enemyes  tract  being  a  deep  snow  and  cutt  trees  like  a  penn  for  their  security  and  sent  out 
three  Indians  in  the  morning  to  spy  where  the  Enemy  was,  who  came  back,  and  see  none  but 
many  tracts  they  resolved  to  proceed  on  their  march  Caristasie  leaves  4  Indians  in  the 
Reere  and  Cakarij  led  the  Van  about  9  oclock  the  French  and  Indians  fall  upon  them  and  a 
siiarp  dispute  followed  but  the  Enemy  being  much  the  stronger  being  all  .orts  French  North 
Indians  and  Praying  Indians  got  the  day,  killd  the  whole  party  none  escaping  but  the  4  that 
were  in  the  reere  2  whereof  came  here  the  G"-  of  December  but  they  only  had  heard  the  fight 
and  told  that  they  believe  all  the  party  was  distroyed  except  the  2  that  were  in  the  reere  and 
8  days  afterwards  the  other  2  arrived  who  had  seen  all  the  fight  being  hidd  behinde  a  rock, 
the  French  and  In:lians  were  numerous  that  sett  upon  them  soe  that  none  could  well  escape 
yet  they  fought  to  the  last  man,  only  3  taken  prisoners  whom  the  2  last  Indians  had  heard 
sing  they  went  to  the  place  after  the  fight  and  told  15  of  our  Indians  dead  and  the  scalps  taken 
oft';  the  Frpnch  had  made  4  great  fires  wliere  they  had  burnt  their  dead  and  thus  all  the 
I)rincipall  Captains  of  those  2  Nations  the  Maquaes  and  the  Oneydos  are  killed  to  the  great  greife 
of  us  all  [&]  the  losse  of  the  Indians.  We  have  not  one  leading  man  of  these  Castles  that  we  can 
depend  upon,  they  were  men  of  courage  and  conduct  in  their  way,  they  dyed  valiantly  for 
when  all  their  powder  and  shott  was  spent  they  denied  to  yield  themselves  prisoners.  Yo' 
Houo'  may  judge  in  what  consternacon  this  brought  all  our  Indians  the  news  we  sent 
immediately  to  the  •'S  nations  the  4  Indians  that  brought  us  the  tydings  came  naked  home 
whom  we  clothed  for  their  encouragement  as  soon  as  the  first  two  Indians  came  in  we  sent 
Akus  his  sonn  and  another  towards  the  lake  for  Skouts  and  to  know  what  was  become  of  our 
Indians,  who  returned  in  5  days  having  seen  the  tract  of  the  two  last  Indians  comeing  heither, 
which  they  followed  and  came  home  both  in  one  day,  we  have  endeavoured  since  to  gett 
other  Skouts  and  with  much  adoe  gott  4  8chackhook  Indians  to  goe  as  far  as  Dionondoroge  4 
miles  on  this  side  of  the  crown  point  which  is  the  beginning  of  Corlaers  Lake  39  leagues  from 
hence  but  we  cannot  nuich  depend  ui)on  them  and  Christians  are  not  to  be  had  without  money 
they  will  not  stir  a  foot  except  some  i)articular  men  engage  for  their  payment  and  we  are  so 
bare  of  money  that  we  cannot  doe  those  things  which  are  requisite  and  necessary  for  the 
safety  of  the  Kings  Interest  here  and  noe  order  for  any  body  to  disburse  it  to  secure  them  to 
he  repayd  again.  The  Maipias  are  very  loath  to  goe  out  u[)on  any  occasion  this  great  losse 
of  their  men  hath  struck  such  a  terrour  in  them  that  they  are  quite  out  of  heart  they  have 
reckoned  up  this  night  that  the  Maquas  and  Oneydos  have  lost  W  men  in  2  years  time.  All 
the  3  Maquaes  Castles  can  make  but  130  men,     it  will  be  extreamly  needful  to  condole  the 


816 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


hd 


X%i 


death  of  those  Indians  now  killed  hy  giving  their  friends  a  present  of  1000  or  1200  gilders  in 

•white  strung  wampum  to  wipe  off  their  tears.     This  we  offer  to  TV  Honour's  consideracon  as 

a  business  of  no  mean  concern,     most  of  our  praying  Indians  are  now  killd,  15  we  have  lost 

this  summer  whom  we  could  most  confide  in.     Those  4  Indians  th.it  have  come  off"  say  that 

they  have  examined  the  prisoners  which  they  took  in  Canida  and  especially  our  2  Christian 

boys  who  say  that  the  French  are  making  all  preparacons  imaginable  to  come  here  as  soon  as 

the  yce  was  strong.     We  are  vigilant  and  careful  and  keep  good  watch  with  those  few  men 

we  have,     we  are  in  hopes  that  the  compliment  would  have  been  made  up  of  the  250  men 

raised  by  the  Assembly  but  there  is  above  70  men  wanting.     We  had  a  meeting  of  all  the 

Commicon  Officers  the  23""  instant  where  it  was  concluded  what  post  every  Officer  and  soldier 

should  repair  to  in  the  time  of  Alarm  and  the  word  and  sign  concluded  upon  and  all  sworn  to 

the  secresy  of  the  same  till  there  be  occacon  to  divulge  it.     It  was  also  thought  convenient  to 

send  for  the  River  Indians  from  below  to  come  up  and  ly  at  the  Mill  or  the  flatts.     Capt: 

Wessells  went  to  acquaint  them  of  it.    The  Indians  at  Kinderhook  about  19  [J  7]  men  came  up 

the  other  about  Katskill  are  now  going  to  be  sent  for,     it  is  also  thought  convenient  to  send 

for  the  Maquaes  with  their  Wives  and  Children  to  ly  at  Schennectady  and  about  this  place  but 

have   no  answer  from  the  Maquaes  as  yett  being  dispersed  in  the  woods  a  hunting;  the 

Schackhook  Indians  are  most  all  gone  out  a  hunting  aftirr  off"  and  therefore  can  expect  noe 

assistance  from  them  this  season.     We  have  viewed  the  fusilecrs'  arms  find  most  of  them  to 

want  swords,  have  desired  M'  Livingston  to  cause  make  hatchetts  and  spears  or  launces  for 

them  in  lieu  of  swordes  and  also  spunges  and  ladles  for  the  guns  in  the  blockhouses  and 

many  other  incident  charges  that  happen  daily  which  we  hope  Yo'  Honour  will  order  to  be 

paid  out  of  the  tax ;  there  are  so  many  things  wanting  that  we  are  grieved  to  think  of  it,  not 

knowing  how  he  shall  be  reimbursed  that  should  supply  them,  it  is  necessary  that  some  men 

should  he  sent  to  strengthen  the  Fort,     Capt:  Shankes  has  cleered  a  room  for  y"  reception  of 

40  men  but  we  cannot  well  spare  so  many  and  if  we  had  the  men  there  is  bedding  wanting  all 

which  cannot  be  done  without  charge,     this  is  in  short  our  present  condition  we  wish  it  were 

better,  but  however  with  the  help  of  God  we  hope  to  be  prepared  for  the  enemy  when  they 

come,  and  if  they  do  not  surprize  us  we  feare  them  not,  if  we  have  but  a  days  warning  we 

hope  to  receive  them  soe  that  they  will  be  loath  to  venture  the  like  journey.     Wee  are 

designed  to  gett  50  men  of  the  Farmers  here  in  Towne  25  out  of  Capt:  Gerritson's  Company 

and  25  out  of  Capt.  Tsuuisen's  Comp"  if  the  enemy  come  it  will  be  in  a  month  or  5  weeks 

time.     We  are  busy  in  making  another  Blockhouse  at  the  i  trand  behind  Albert  IMckman's 

which  gives  us  our  hands  full     the  not  coming  of  the  provisions  by  water  has  occaconed  some 

inconveniency  to  our  Commissary  but  we  are  going  about  to  help  them  up     We  shall  [not]  he 

wanting  to  doe  our  endeavours  each  in  our  station  according  to  our  capacity  for  the  j)ublick 

safety,     so  wishing  Yo'  Hon'  a  Happy  new  Year 

We  remain 

Hon"*  Sir 

Yo'  most  obedient  Servants 

M.  Shanke 

Geo.  Bhadshaw 

I'lETER  Schuyler 

A  true  Copy  John.  Tider 

M.  Clarkson  Sec'  Dirck  Wessells 


The  Scribe  prays  to  be  excused  the  ink  freezing  in  y'  pen 


I  ill's  W- 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS:     Vlll. 


817 


L.    V.  Scluiich  and  Dlrh   Wemelh  to  the  ^jmilrer  of  the  Asscmhhj. 

[New- York  rupcrs,  HI.  C.  ai).  ] 

M'  Speaker, 

Wee  have  received  Yours  from  tlie  S""  of  8'°'*''  and  O*  of  D""**'  in  which  amongst  other 
news  wee  understood  the  French  their  success  at  the  Eastward  since  which  they  liave  lii^ewise 
proved  fortunate  in  killina;  and  taking  our  best  Indians  of  tlie  Moliaks  and  Oneydcs  wlio  being 
gone  to  Canada  30  in  nund)er  in  tliree  several  partyes  and  before  tliey  came  there  accidentally 
joyned  .ill  in  one  body  and  made  their  attack  with  good  success  about  Sorell  upon  X\\e.  French 
Mohaks  that  was  a  hunting  killing  O  of  them  relieved  two  young  men  of  our  Christians  that 
was  taken  at  Shoniiegtade  and  took  15  men  prisoners  having  no  more  than  one  of  them  killed 
and  one  wounded  and  when  they  came  about  the  place  in  the  lake  where  Carler  was  drowned  - 
they  found  in  the  morning  by  some  tracts  in  the  snow  tiiat  they  was  pursued  whereupon  they 
left  4  men  as  a  guard  behinde  them  and  marclied  on  with  their  prisoners  a  little  while  these  4 
men  behinde  heard  that  there  was  fighting  before  2  of  them  made  their  escape  and  came  here 
teun  duyes  after  tlie  figlit  the  :i  other  seing  tlit;  Frencii  and  their  Indiiins  being  too  many  for 
ours  hidd  themselves  in  Ihe  woods  and  came  at  Shonegtade  a  week  alter  the  other  i,  they 
relate  that  having  none  or  little  cloaths  because  they  had  tlirown  all  from  them  that  tliey  was 
resolved  to  go  and  see  what  was  become  of  their  friends  and  if  they  could  gett  some  cloatlies 
or  else  that  they  would  runii  over  to  the  enemy  for  they  was  in  fear  to  be  starved  by  the  way, 
coming  upon  the  place  oi'  fight  tliey  found  that  our  Indians  had  been  busy  in  making  of  a  brest- 
work  where  they  was  attackt  and  found  15  of  ours  dead  upon  the  place  and  their  scalps  taken 
ofl"  of  wliich  number  was  the  chief  .Sacham  of  Treuondoge  Caristasie  with  his  son  lanodathe 
his  brother  Kaakhare  the  brother  of  Jaunetie  and  Wannegreo  a  Capt :  of  good  courage 
amongst  them  and  severall  other  the  best  Indians  very  well  known  amongst  us  they  say 
likewise  that  tiiey  heard  three  of  our  Indians  sing  when  they  was  taken  prisoners;  and  found 
no  more  than  one  trac^k  of  a  boy  that  bad  made  his  escape  who  doubtless  dyed  by  they  way, 
they  likewise  found  tiiur  great  fires  burning  wherein  the  Ennemy  had  thrown  in  those  that  was 
killed  of  their  side  they  ri-late  likewise  that  the  prisoners  told  them  that  the  French  intended 
to  come  with  an  army  as  soon  as  the  ice  was  strong  and  heard  tlie  two  Christian  boys  say  that 
there  was  a  great  number  of  Eastern  Indians  at  Canada  and  great  preparations  made  we  doubt 
not  but  they  are  upon  some  designe  We  have  sent  for  the  Moliacks  with  their  wives  and 
children  and  promised  for  each  Castle  100  Sciiiple  of  Indian  Corn,  Lodging  and  Firewood  the 
8chagtihoke  Indians  are  all  gone  out  a  hunting  except  10  or  l::.'aiid  will  not  return  before  the 
spring,  there  is  yett  o  or  (i  hundred  Indians  of  the  Sinnicaus  else  gone  out  to  Canada  from 
whence  some  dayes  agoe  came  here  an  Indian  said  that  the  army  was  between  the  River 
Oiumiiage  and  Cadaragquet  that  they  wear  making  of  snow  shoes  and  intendeth  to  make  their 
attack  about  the  latter  end  of  December  this  may  likewise  prove  unsuccessful!  by  the 
Intelligence  the  enemy  will  gett  of  our  jirisoners  lately  taken  we  heard  by  the  way  of  New 
England  tiiat  the  French  of  I'ort  Iloyall  hath  taken  three  Vessels  from  New  London  it  is  a 
great  shame  for  us  all  that  sucli  a  handfull  of  men  in  comparison  with  the  severall  joyn  in  the 
North  America  and  our  Indians  make  so  much  resistance  &  ofiiences  to  the  English  Interest. 
Wee  hope  that  speedy  orders  may  (;ome  from  England  to  tiie  several  goverm"  here  for  joyning 
together  to  abate  the  courage  of  our  enemy  else  if  this  warr  continues  with  us  as  formerly 
most  of  our  Inhabitants  here  will  of  necessity  desert  this  place  for  they  have  no  revenew  and 
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a  great  burthen  upon  them  they  are  sould  anil  must  for  a  great  share  maintaine  them,  the 
provisions  for  the  Soldiers  allowed  is  but  little  and  very  bad  bedding  they  brought  none  or  very 
little  the  defect  of  which  of  necessity  must  be  supplyed  by  the  Inhabitants :  We  are  now 
busy  about  the  315^  our  proportion  in  the  2  Taxes  tliere  is  a  great  noyse  about  it,  we  could 
wish  it  was  already  collected.  We  have  for  the  present  to  add  no  more  than  our  humble 
service  to  the  Commander  in  Chief  and  our  assurance  that  we  remaine 

Your  Effectionate  freinds  and 
Servants 

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Inst  ructions  to  Benjamin  FUtcher,  Esqvire^  Governor  of  Nero -York. 

[  New-Tork  Knlry,  II.  ain.  ] 

Instructions  for  our  Trusty  and  welbeloved  Benjamin  Fletcher  Esq'  our  Capt" 
Gen"  and  Governor  and  Chief  in  @  over  our  Province  of  New  V  &  the 
Territories  Depending  thereon  in  America 

With  these  our  Instructions  yon  will  receive  our  Commission  under  Our  Great  Seal  of 
England  Constituting  you  our  Capt"  Gen"  and  (iovernor  in  Chief  of  our  Province  of  New 
York  and  the  Territories  depending  thereon  in  America 

You  are  hereupon  to  fitt  yourself  with  all  Convenient  Speed  to  repair  to  our  Province  of 
New  Y'ork  in  America  and  being  arrived  there  you  are  to  take  upon  ^  on  the  Execution  of  the 
T'lace  and  Trust  we  have  reposed  in  you  and  forthwith  to  call  together  the  Mj-mbers  of  that 
Councill  for  that  Province  by  Name  Joseph  Dudley,  Frederick  Flypson,  Stephen  Cortlandt, 
Nicholas  Bayard,  Will  Smith,  GabricUe  Mienvielle,  Chidley  Brook,  William  Nicolls,  Thomas 
Willett,  William  Pi-horne,  Thomas  Johnson,  Peter  Schuler,  John  Lawrence,  Richard  Townly, 
and  John  Young  Esq" 

You  are  with  all  due  and  usual  Solemnity  to  cause  our  said  Commission  under  our  Great 
Seal  of  England  constituting  you  our  Capt"  Generall  and  Governor  in  Chief  as  aforesaid  to  be 
Published  in  our  s*  Province 

You  are  also  to  administer  unto  each  of  the  members  of  the  Councill  as  well  the  Oaths 
appointed  by  Act  of  Parliament  to  be  taken  instead  of  y"  oaths  of  Allegiance  and  Supremacy 
as  also  the  Test  as  the  oath  for  the  due  execution  of  their  Places  &  Trust 

You  are  to  communicate  unto  our  said  Councill  from  time  to  time  eacli  and  so  many  of  our 
Instructions  as  you  shall  find  convenient  for  our  Service  to  be  imparled  unto  them 

And  you  are  to  permitt  the  members  of  our  Councill  to  have  and  enjoy  Freedom  of  i/ebate 
&  vote  in  all  things  to  be  debated  of  in  Councill 

And  alltho'  by  our  Commission  aforesaid.  We  have  thought  fitt  to  direct  that  any  three  of 
our  Councillors  make  a  Quorum.  It  is  nevertheless  our  Will  and  Pleasure  that  you  do  not  act 
with  a  Quorum  of  less  than  five  Membera  except  in  case  of  Necessity 


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And  that  we  may  be  ulwaies  iafonned  of  the  Names  of  Persons  fitt  to  supply  the  Vacancys 
of  our  (Jouncill  in  New  York.  You  arc  to  tran.sniitt  unto  Us  and  to  the  Lords  of  tlu?  Privy 
Councill  appointed  and  Committee  of  Tra(k'  and  Foreign  PiantacoUH  with  all  eonvenient  Speed 
the  names  and  Charaeters  of  8ix  Persons  Inhabitants  of  our  Said  I'rovince  and  Territories 
■  hom  you  shall  esteem  the  best  qualilied  ibr  that  Trust  and  so  from  tinu'  to  time  when  any  of 
them  shall  die,  depart  out  of  our  Said  Province  or  beeome  otherwise  unlitt  You  are  to  supply 
the  first  number  of  Si.\  Persons  by  nominating  others  to  Us  in  their  Stead 

You  are  from  time  to  time  to  send  to  us  &  our  Committee  of  Trade  and  Plantacuns  the 
names  &  qualities  of  any  Members  by  you  put  into  our  said  Councill  by  the  first  Conveniency 
after  your  so  doing 

In  the  Choice  and  Nomination  of  Members  of  our  Councill,  as  allso  of  the  Principal  Ollicers, 
Judges,  Assistants,  Justices  and  Sheritfs,  you  are  ahvaies  to  take  Care  that  they  be  men  of 
Estate  and  Ability  and  not  necessitous  People  or  much  in  Debt,  and  that  they  be  i'ersous  well 
affected  to  our  Government 

Vou  are  not  to  suspend  the  Members  of  our  Councill  without  good  and  sullicieut  cause,  and 
in  Case  of  Suspension  of  any  of  them  you  are  tbrtliwilh  to  Transinitt  unto  Us  and  to  our  said 
Committee  your  reasons  for  so  doing  together  with  the  Charge  and  I'roof  against  the  said 
I'ersous  and  their  answers  tliercuinto 

You  are  to  transmitt  authentick  Copies  under  the  publick  feeui  of  all  Laws,  Statutes  and 
ordinances  w'""  at  any  time  shall  be  made  and  enacted  witiun  our  said  Province  unto  us  and  our 
Committee  of  Trade  &  Plantacons  within  three  months  or  Sooner  after  their  being  enacted 
together  with  duplicates  thereof  by  the  next  conveyance  upon  pain  of  our  highest  displeasure 
and  of  y  forfeiture  of  that  years  Salary  wherein  you  shall  at  any  time  or  upon  any  pretence 
wliatsoever  omitt  to  send  over  the  said  Laws  and  Ordinances  as  aforesaid  within  the  time 
above  limited 

You  are  not  to  pass  any  Act  or  order  in  any  case  for  levying  money  or  intiicting  Fines  and 
Penalties  whereby  the  same  shall  not  be  reserved  to  us  for  such  i'ublick  uses  as  by  the  said  Act 
or  order  be  directed 

And  we  do  particularly  require  and  command  that  no  money  or  value  of  money  whatsoever 
be  given  or  granted  by  any  Act  or  Order  of  Assembly,  to  any  Governor  Lieut'  Governor  or 
Commander  in  Cheif  of  our  said  Province  which  shall  not  according  to  the  Stile  of  Acts  of 
Parliament  in  England  be  mention''  to  be  given  and  granted  unto  us  with  the  humble  desire  of 
Bucli  Assembly  that  the  sanui  be  apply'd  to  the  use  and  behoof  of  such  Governor,  Lieut' 
Governor  or  Conmiander  in  Cheif  if  we  shall  think  fitt  or  if  we  shall  not  approve  of  such  gift 
or  application  that  the  said  money  or  value  of  money  be  then  disposed  and  appropriated  to  such 
other  uses  as  in  the  said  Act  or  order  shall  be  menconed  and  that  from  the  time  the  same  shall 
be  raised  it  remain  in  the  hands  of  the  Collector  or  Receiver  of  our  said  Province  untill  our 
Pleasure  be  knowen  therein 

And  for  as  much  as  great  prejudice  may  happen  to  our  Service  and  the  security  of  our  said 
Province  by  your  absence,  for  prevention  thereof,  you  are  not  to  presume  upon  any  pretence 
w'soever  to  be  absent  from  your  Government  without  first  having  obtained  Itave  for  so  doing 
from  us  under  our  sign  Manual  and  Signet  or  by  our  Order  in  Privy  Councill 

And  as  we  are  willing  in  the  best  manner  to  Provide  for  the  support  of  the  Government  of 
our  said  Province  by  setting  apart  sufficient  allowances  to  our  Lieut  Gov'  or  Commander  iu 
Chief  residing  for  the  time  being  within  the  same,  Our  Will  and  Pleasure  is  That  when  it 
shall  happen  that  you  shall  be  absent  fro  thence  one  full  moiety  of  the  Salary  and  of  all 


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Perquisifs  anil  Kmoliimcnts  wliicli  would  othorwise  l)i'ccni<>  dtu'  unto  [you]  slinll  durinc;  tlin  time 
of  your  iibsi'icc  l)t>  paid  and  satisliod  anto  sucli  Lieu'  (iowrnor  or  Commander  in  Cidi't'  wiio 
shi.ll  he  resident  upon  the  INace  for  the  time  heing  W""  we  do  hereby  order  and  allott  unto  hini 
for  his  b'ttcr  niaintenanee  and  for  tlie  support  of  the  dignity  of  tli.it  (Jovernni' 

You  shall  not  sutfer  any  Publick  nu)ney  w'soever  to  he  issued  or  disposed  of  otherwise  tliau 
by  Wi'rrant  undei  your  lumd  by  and  witrt  the  advice  and  consent  of  tlie  Council! 

You  are  to  cause  the  ace"  of  all  such  nu)ney  or  value  of  hk  ncy  attested  by  you  to  he 
transmitted  every  lialf  year  to  our  Committee  of  Trade  &•:  Foreign  I'lantacons  and  to  our 
Conim"  ot  our  Tr:'asury  or  our  high  Treasurer  for  the  time  being  wherein  shall  be  specified 
every  particular  stimine  rais'd  or  dis[)osM  together  with  tlie  names  of  the  I'^sons  to  whom  any 
payment  shall  ho  made  to  tlui  end  we  may  [bi]  satisfied  of  the  right  and  due  application  of 
the  Revenue  of  our  said  Province  aiui  the  Territories  depending  thereon 

You  shall  not  remit  any  Fines  or  Forfeitures  above  the  sum  ol  'I'en  Pounds  before  or  after 
sentence  given  nor  dispose  of  any  Kschei.ls  whi;tsoever  untill  you  shall  have  first  signifie(J  unto 
Us  the  nature  of  the  otlenco  or  occasion  of  sucit  Fines,  Forfeitures  and  Fscheats  with  the 
particular  Sums  or  value  tlu-reof  w''*'  yuu  are  to  do  with  all  Speed  luito  our  Comm"  ot  our 
Treasurv  or  cur  High  Treasurer  for  the  tinu>  being  i'ud  untill  you  shall  have  rec**  our  directions 
tlierein.     Ihit  you  mav  in  the  mean  time  suspen;!  '.iie  paym'  vA'  the  said  Fines  and  t'orfeitures 

Aiul  you  are  piirticuiaily  iiot  to  pass  any  Law  or  do  any  Act  by  grant  or  Settleni'  or 
otherwise  whereby  our  L'eveiuu'  may  he  lesseni  d  or  Impaired  witiuMit  our  Kspeciid  liCave  or 
Cciumand  therein 

You  are  to  reqiiirt'  the  Secreary  of  our  s"'  Province  or  his  Deputj'  for  the  time  being  to 
provide  Transcripts  for  all  such  Acts  and  Publick  onlers  as  shall  be  nuide  from  time  to  time 
together  with  a  Copy  ol  the  .K/urni'lls  ol  the  Asseiehiy  to  the  end  the  sanui  may  he  unt(>  L'a 
nud  to  our  Commutee  of  Trade  and  Foreign  I'lantacouH  which  he  is  iluly  to  perform  upon  jiaiii 
of  Incurri'ig  the  ?"orfeiture  of  his  place 

You  slii'll  transmiti  unto  us  b\  the  first  ()|)|)ortunity  e.  Mr.pp  with  \he  exact  description  of 
the  whole  territory  under  your  (lovernment  with  the  sev"  I'lantacons  upon  &  of  the 
P'ortilications 

Vou  an-  likewise  to  send  a  list  of  ell  othcera  Kmploy'd  under  your  (lovermnent  together 
with  all  public k  Charges  and  an  account  of  the  iriesent  Hevenue  with  the  probability  of  the 
Encrease  or  dimi!<ution  of  it  urufer  every  head  or  Article  thereof 

You  shall  not  displace  any  of  tin-  Judges,  Justices,  Sherills  ic  Ministers  within  our  said 
Province  nf  \,'w  York  without  good  and  sutlicieiil  cause  to  l)e  signified  unto  lii  aad  to  our 
Coniniiftee  of  Tradr  4.  Plaiitaciins,  And  to  |)revent  arliitrary  renu)\alls  of  Judges  iV  Justices 
of  tlie  Peace,  you  arc  not  to  express  any  Limitacon  of  time  of  tlw  Commissions  w'''  yo:i  a.<^ 
to  grant  \:t  fitt  J'ersons  for  those  Kmploym"  nor  shall  you  exe«'Ute  your  selfe  or  by  l)eputy  any 
of  the  said  oilhes  than  ;<ne  bv  Dj'piity 

Y.)U  shall  not  by  Colour  of  any  P')W('r  or  Authority  (iranfe^!  or  mencuned  to  he  granted 
unto  you,  tnke  npin  yon  to  give  grant  or  dispo,-»e  of  any  ofliee  or  place  within  our  h'  Pro.ince, 
w'""  is  or  shall  be  grai.ted  under  tiie  gr-  at  Seal  of  Kngland  any  further  than  (hat  you  uwiy  uptm 
the  vacan<'y  of  any  sucii  ofliee  or  Place,  or  siisj<ension  of  any  sucii  )flicer  \n  you,  put  in  any 
I'erson  to  oflieiale  in  the  Inferviill  untill  you  shall  have  represented  the  Matter  unto  I'm  w''' 
yiMi  are  to  do  by  y"  iint  op|)orluuily  &  tiiat  our  Pleasure  be  thereupon  signified  unto  \ou 

\iiii  sledl  11(11  erect  any  ('our!  or  <  Mliee  ot  Jiiilicatuii'  no!  Iieliire  eri'ili'd  or  I'lstablislied 
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You  nrc  to  trniisniitt  unto  Ut^  \vit)i  nil  convenient  Speed  a  particular  Ace'  of  all  Estnhlisliments 
of  Jarisdictions  Courts,  otlices  luul  oilieers,  J'owers,  Aiillioritys  Fees  and  I'riviledges,  Grni'ted 
or  settled  witiiin  our  s**  Province  to  tiie  end  you  may  receive  our  especial  Directions  therein 

Yon  sli.itl  likewise  take  especial  Car"  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  our  said  (!ouncill  to 
regulali'  all  Salaries  and  Fees  belonging  to  Places  and  paid  upon  emergencies  that  they  he 
within  the  bounds  of  Moderation  And  if  [that?]  no  exaction  be  niadt^  upon  any  occasion 
w'soever 

Whereas  it  is  necessary  that  all  our  Highte  and  dues  be  received  and  recovered  and  that 
speedy  and  eHectual  Justice  be  adniinistred  in  all  cases  concern*  our  Revenue  yon  are  to  take 
care  ihat  a  Court  of  lOxchecpier  be  called  and  do  meet  at  all  such  times  as  shall  be  ncedfnll  @ 
you  are  to  [ntbrni  I's  and  our  I'oniniittee  for  Trade  and  IMantacons  upon  your  arrival  at  New 
York,  whether  our  Service  nniy  re(juire  that  a  constant  Couri;  of  Exchequer  be  settled  and 
established  there 

Yon  shall  tiiKe  esjx'cial  care  that  (iod  Almighty  be  devoutly  and  duly  served  throughout  y' 
CJoverninent,  the  Book  of  Coinon  I'rayer  as  it  is  now  establish''  read  each  Sunday  &  Iloly-day 
and  the  blessed  Sacrament  adniinistred  according  to  the  Rites  of  the  Church  of  England, 
You  siiall  l)t>  c:irefnll  that  the  Churches  already  built  there  he  well  and  orderly  ke[)t  and  more 
built  as  the  Colony  shall  by  (!ods  blessing  he  improved  and  that  besides  a  com|)etent 
Maintenance  to  be  assigned  1)  (he  Minister  of  each  Orthodox  Church  a  convenient  house  be 
built  at  the  Comoii  (charge  \'ov  each  Minister  and  a  competen'  proporcimi  of  land  ast'igned 
iiini  (or  a  (Ih-be  and  exercise  of  his  Industry 

You  are  to  take  Care  that  the  Parishes  be  so  liinitted  and  settled  as  you  shall  Hnd  most 
convenient  for  tlie  accomplishing  this  good  Work 

Our  Will  lV  IMeasure  is  that  noe  Minisler  be  Pn-ferred  by  you  (o  any  ecclesiasticall  Benefice 
in  that  our  Province  without  a  ("ertilicate  from  (he  Wight  Reverend  the  Bishop  of  l^ondon  of 
liis  being  conf()rmid)le  to  the  doctrirm  and  disci|)line  of  the  (Jhin'ch  of  England  and  of  a  good 
life  and  conversation 

And  if  any  person  preferred  already  to  a  Benefice  shall  appear  to  you  to  give  Scandal)  either 
by  his  Doclriiu'  or  Manners,  you  are  to  use  the  best  means  for  the  removal!  of  him  and  (o 
snjjply  (he  Vacancy  in  such  manner  as  we  have  directed,  And  also  our  IMeasure  is  that  in  the 
Direcdon  of  all  Church  atfairs,  The  minister  be  admitted  into  tlie  respective  vestries 

Ami  to  the  end  the  Ecclesiastical  Jurisdiction  of  the  said  Bishop  of  [^ondoii  may  take  place 
ill  that  our  jirovince  as  tiir  as  conveniently  nuiy  be  We  do  think  litl  (hat  you  give  all 
countenance  and  encouragement  to  the  exercise  of  tiie  saine  excepting  only  the  Colating  to 
Benetices,  (Granting  Licences  for  Marriages  and  i'rohale  of  Wills  w''' we  have  reserv"' to  you 
our  (iovernor  and  (n  the  Conmiander  in  Clieif  of  (uir  said  I'rovince  fm-  (he  (ime  being 

Yon  are  (o  (ake  especial  care  that  a  Table  of  Marriages,  established  by  (he  Cannons  of  (he 
CInircli  of  England  he  hung  up  in  all  the  orthodox  Churches  ami  duly  observed 

We  do  fur(her  direct  that  no  Srhool  Master  he  heiicelorth  permitted  (o  come  trom  Entrland 
raid  to  keep  School  within  our  I'rovince  of  New  York  without  the  !ii(cn''t'  of  (he  said  Bishoi) 
of  London  and  that  no  other  I'erson  now  there  or  that  shall  come  IV(Hii  other  parts  be  iidinitled 
to  keep  school  without  the  Licence  first  had 

\ On  are  to  take  care  (lia(  Dniiikemicss  &  Debauchery,  Swearing  and  Blnspheniy  be  severely 
punishi-d  and  (hat   none  be  admitted  In    Puhliipic  Trust   and  employnieiit  whose  ill  Fame  & 

ClMlverHalioii  !!>'>v  )>■>!>(£  ''^C'tudi:!!  lliereiijiii!! 

\oii  are  (<>  (akr  ruii'  thai  no  ni.ins  lilr    Miiniier  Freeiadd  ol  (ioiids  he  (akeli  awa\  (M  harmed 


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in  our  said  Province,  otherwise  than  by  established  and  known  Laws  not  repugnant  to  but  as 
much  as  may  conveniently  be  agreeable  to  the  Laws  ot'  this  our  Kingdom  of  England 

You  shall  administer  or  cause  to  be  administered  y"  oaths  appointed  by  Act  of  I'arliament 
to  he  taken  in  stead  of  the  oaths  of  Allegiance  and  fcjuprennu'y  as  Iso  the  'J'est,  to  the 
Members  and  oflicers  of  our  Couucill  to  all  Judges  and  Justices  and  all  other  Persons  that  hold 
any  office  in  our  said  Province  by  vertue  of  any  Patent  under  our  Great  Seal  of  England  or 
our  Seal  of  our  Province  of  New  York 

And  you  are  to  permitt  a  liberty  of  Conscience  to  all  Persons  (except  Papists)  so  they  be 
contented  with  a  quiet  and  Peaceable  enjoyment  of  the  same  not  giving  offence  or  Scandall  to 
the  Government 

You  shall  take  care  that  all  Planters  and  Christian  Sei-vants  be  well  and  fully  provided  with 
arms,  and  that  they  be  listed  under  officers  and  when  and  as  often  as  you  shall  think  fitt 
mustered  and  trained,  whereby  they  may  be  in  a  better  readiness  for  the  Defence  of  our  said 
Province  under  your  Governnu-nt 

And  you  are  to  take  especial  care  that  neither  the  frequency  nor  nnreasonahleness  of  Ifemote 
Marches  Musters  &  Trainings  he  an  unnecessary  Impediment  to  the  alliiirs  of  the  inhabitants 

\ou  siiall  take  an  Inventory  of  all  Arms,  Annnuniciou  and  Stores  remaining  in  ;«ny  of  onr 
Maga/.ines  or  Garrisons  in  our  said  I'rovince  and  of  those  now  sent  thither  and  transmitt  an 
account  of  them  yearly  to  us  l)y  one  of  our  Principal  Secretarys  of  State  and  to  our  Committee 
for  Trade  and  I'iantacons 

You  are  also  to  demand  an  account  of  the  Stores  of  War  lately  sent  thither  according  to 
the  List  of  Stores,  you  will  herewith  receive  and  of  what  other  aruu-s  and  ainnumicon  have 
been  bought  with  the  l'ubli(|ue  Moneys  or  otherwise  for  the  service  of  our  said  Province  and 
the  same  to  transmitt  unto  ns  as  aforesaid 

You  are  to  lake  especial  care  that  litt  Store  Houses  he  settled  throughout  our  said  Province 
for  receiving  and  keeping  of  Arms  Annnunicou  and  other  jiublick  Stores 

Whereas  it  hath  been  represented  unto  Is  that  it  will  be  necessary  to  enlarge  the 
Fortiticalions  of  Albany  and  to  make  other  at  Schoiiectade  to  p'vent  the  Incursions  of  the 
French  and  their  Indians  troui  Canada  you  are  with  the  advice  of  the  Couucill,  to  raise  such 
Forts,  Castles  or  Plalformes  ut  Albany  Schone.tade  or  other  Places  within  your  (Jovernmenl 
as  you  shall  find  requisite  for  this  Service  I'rovided  the  Charges  thereof  be  defray'd  out  of 
our  lleveiuie  in  New  York  or  by  contrihucon  of  the  Inhabitants 

In  case  of  distress  of  any  of  our  I'iantacons  you  shall  upon  application  of  the  resjiective 
Governors  thereof  to  you,  assist  them  with  what  aid  the  condicon  and  safety  of  your 
Governnu-nt  can  permitt 

Aiul  that  we  may  be  the  better  informed  of  the  Trade  of  our  said  I'rovince  you  are  to  lake 
care  that  due  entries  be  made  in  all  ports  of  all  (ioodsand  t'ommoditys  Inqmrted  and  exported 
from  thence  and  from  and  to  what  places  they  come  ami  go  and  y' a  yearly  a<(t  thereof  be 
transmitted  by  yon  \mto  us,  by  one  of  our  principal  Secretarys  of  State  or  to  tmr  ("onnn" 
of  onr  Treary  or  our  High  Treur  lor  the  time  being  and  to  onr  Committs'e  for  Trade  and 
Foreign  i'iantacons 

\ou  are  from  time  to  time  to  give  an  ace'  as  aforesaid  what  strength  your  honh'ring 
Neighbours  have  (be  they  Indians  or  others)  by  Sea  and  Luml  unti  what  correspondence 
you  do  keep  with  them. 

And  whereas  we  are  informed  that  sonu'  of  the  Colonies  adjoining  to  our  said  Province 


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under  Colour  of  Grants  or  upon  some  ol  licr  groundless  pretences  endeavour  to  abstract  the  Trade 
of  New  York  and  Albany,  you  are  not  to  siifler  any  iuformation'  within  the  River  of  New  York 
nor  any  poods  to  pass  up  the  same  but  wliat  shall  Imve.pnid  y'  duties  at  New  York  to  the  end 
the  Ciu>if  benefit  of  that  Trade  nuiy  be  preserved  to  the  Inhabitants  and  Traders  of  New  York 
and  Albany,  the  same  being  agreeable  to  the  laws  of  our  said  Province  and  to  former  practice, 
as  well  as  necessary  for  the  collecting  those  Custonies  &  other  duties  which  are  to  be  raised  for 
the  support  of  our  (iovernnient  there  And  in  case  you  lind  the  Inhabitants  of  East  Jersey 
have  any  other  way  of  trading  w"'  the  Indians  than  by  the  said  River  of  New  York  you  are  to 
use  your  endeavors  to  prevent  the  same  and  to  give  us  advice  thereof,  w"-  your  opinion  w'  is 
proper  to  be  done  therein 

^  You  are  to  encourage  the  Indians  upon  all  occasions  so  as  they  luay  apply  themselves  to  the 
English  Trade  &  nation  rather  than  to  any  other  of  Euroi)e  aiul  you  are  to  call  before  the  the 
Indians  or  Cantons  of  Indians  viz  the  Macp.aes,  Winnicas,  Cayouges,  Oiu'id.'s  and  Onnondages, 
and  upon  their  remnving  their  submission  to  our  Government  You  are  to  assure  tiiem  in  our 
name  that  we  will  protect  them  as  our  subjects  against  the  French  King  and  his  subjects  and 
when  any  opportunity  shall  oiler  for  purcliasing  trreat  Tracts  of  Land  for  us  from  the  Indians 
for  small  sums  you  are  to  use  your  discretion  therein  as  you  shall  judge  for  the  convenience  or 
advantage  which  may  arise  unto  us  by  the  same 

You  are  to  suppress  the  Ingrossingof  Connnodities  tending  to  the  prejmlice  of  that  freedome, 
which  t^omnierce  ouglit  to  have,  and  to  settle  such  ord<-rs  and  regulacons  tiierein  with  the 
advice  of  our  Councill  as  may  be  nu)st  acceptable  to  the  leliabitanis 

Vou  are  to  give  all  due  encouragement  &  Invitation  to  .Merchants  and  others  who  shall  bring 
Trade  into  Our  said  Province  or  any  way  contribute  to  the  advantage  thereof,  in  particular  to 
the  Royall  African  Company  of  Englimd 

You  are  carefully  to  observe  all  the  articles  contained  in  the  Treaty  for  composing  of 
ditlerences  restraining  of  Depredations  and  establishing  of  Peace  in  America,  coiu'luded,  at 
Madrid  tlu-  ,\  day  of  July  If.TO  with  tiie  Crown  of  Spain,  an  authentick  Co|)y  whereof  you 
will  herewith  receive  ami  in  case  of  any  Private  Injury  or  Damage  W''  shall  be  sullered  or  done 
to  any  of  our  Subjects  in  those  parts  by  the  subjects  of  the  King  of  S|)ain,  or  of  any  other 
Prince  or  State  in  Amity  with  us,  Vou  shall  take  car."  to  give  us  an  account  thereof  with  all 
convenient  t*peed  and  not  to  pennitt  or  eiu-ourage  reparation  thereof  to  be  sought  in  any  other 
way  than  what  is  directed  and  agn';'(l  on  by  the  said  Treaties,  And  whereas  we  are  inVonned 
tiiat  great  disorders  and  Depredacuns  dayly  connnitte<l  by  Pirattesnnd  others  to  the  Prejudice  of 
our  Allies  contrnr)  to  the  Treaties  between  us,  and  the  good  Correspondence  w''  ought  to  be 
mainlaim«d  between  Christian  Princes  and  States  y™  are  to  take  care  that  such  a  Law,  a  Copy 
whereof  is  herewith  delivered  unto  you  he  passed  within  our  Province  of  New  York  which  you 
are  to  fransmitt  inito  us  by  the  first  opi)orlnnily 

Whereas  we  think  litt  (or  the  belter  Administracn  of  .liistice  ||i„i  i,  |„iw  he  passed  wben-in 
Rhall  be  sett  the  valiu'  of  Mens  Mstates  eillier  in  goods  or  Lands  under  W'"  ihey  shall  be 
capable  of  serving  as  Jurors,  you  are  iher.'lore  by  y  first  opportunity  of  Transniilling  any 
Laws  hither  for  our  approbacon,  to  prepare  and  semi  one  to  that  Purpose 

Vou  are  with  the  assislanc four  Comicil  to  find   out   the   best    means  to   facilitate    and 

encounige  the  Conversion  (.f  N'egros  and  Indians  to  the  Christian  Religion 

Vou  are  to  endeavor  with  the  assislam-e  of  our  Comulll  to  provide   for  the  raising  and 

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building  of  Publique  Work  Houses   in  convenient  Places  for  the  employing  of  Poor  and 
Indigent  People 

Our  will  and  Pleasure  is  That  you  do  take  to  y  self  as  Governor  the  sum  of  Six  hundred 
Pounds  Sterle  [>'  ann  out  of  the  Revenue  arising  in  our  said  Province,  and  that  you  cause  to 
1)6  paid  out  of  the  said  Revenue,  to  the  severall  officers  both  Civill  &  Military  such  Salarys 
and  allowances  as  have  been  usually  paid  unto  them  untill  you  shall  receive  our  further 
direction  therein 

You  shall  not  upon  any  pretence  whatsoever  perniitt  any  Alteration  to  be  made  in  the  Value 
of  the  Currant  Coyn,  either  Foreign  or  belonging  to  any  of  our  Dominions  without  being  first 
signified  unto  us,  the  reasons  for  so  doing  and  rec''  our  Treasure  therein 

You  are  to  take  care  that  all  writts  be  issued  in  our  Royall  names  throughout  our  said 
Province  and  Territories  depending  thereon 

For  as  much  as  great  inconveniencies  may  arise  by  th'i  liberty  of  Printing  within  our 
Province  of  New  York  you  are  to  provide  by  all  necessary  orders  that  no  p'son  keep  any  Press 
for  Printing  nor  that  any  book,  Pamphlett  or  other  Matters  whatsoever  be  printed  without 
you[r]  especial  leave  and  licence  first  obtained 

Whereas  it  hath  been  represented  unto  us  by  the  Peticinu  of  Derick  Wessells  that  having 
been  sent  upon  the  publick  Service  from  New  York  to  the  (jovernor  of  Canada  in  the  year 
1CS3  for  w""  said  Service  and  the  several  disbursements  in  his  .Journey  thither,  there  is  due 
unto  the  Petitioner  the  sum  of  seventy  four  Pounds  <'iglit  Sliillings  of  which  he  hath  not 
receiv''  .-my  part,  Wherefore  t\w  Petitioner  prays  tiiat  the  same  may  be  paid  out  of  our 
Revenue  arising  in  New  York,  you  are  upon  your  arrival  there  to  examine  the  Petitioners 
allegations,  and  to  cause  wlia!  ^liall  a])pear  to  be  due  to  him  for  tiui  said  service  to  be  paid 
unto  him  out  of  our  Revenue  arising  there 

Lastly  if  any  thing  shall  hajjpen  that  may  i)e  of  advantage  aiul  security  of  our  said  Province 
which  is  not  herein  or  by  om-  Commission  provided  for,  Our  Will  and  Pleasure  is  that  we  do 
hereby  allow  unto  you  with  the  advice  and  consent  ol  our  Councill  to  take  order  lor  the 
Present  therein  giving  speedy  notice  thereof  that  so  you  may  receive  our  Ratification  if  we 
shall  ajiprove  of  the  same,  Provided  alwaies  that  you  do  not  !)y  colour  of  any  Power  or 
Authority  hereby  given  you.  Commence  or  declare  w:ir  without  our  knowledge  and  Command 
therein  except  it  be  against  Indians  upon  Kmergencies,  wherein  tiie  consent  ol  our  Councill 
shall  I)e  had,  and  speedy  notice  thereof  given  unto  us  and  you  are  tipon  all  occasions  to  scud 
unto  fs,  by  one  of  our  Principal  Secretarys  of  State  and  the  JiOrds  of  the  I'rivy  Councill 
appointed  a  committee  for  'J'rade  and  Foreign  riantacons,  a  Particular  Ace'  of  all  your 
Proceedings  and  of  tin;  condition  of  affiiirs  within  your  (iovernnieut 

(Jiven  at  our  Court  at  Kensington 
the  Seaventh  ilay  of  March  Itlli.J  in  y' 
fourth  year  of  our  Reign 

Jly  Her  Mat"  Cinnmand 

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Petition  of  Jacob  Leister  to  tlte  King. 

[New-York  Enlry,  II.  376.] 

To  the  Kings  most  Excell'  Majesty 

The  humble  Petition  of  Jacob  Lcisler  son  of  Capt"  Jacob  Leisler  deceased,  late 
Commander  in  Cheif  of  your  Maf'  Province  of  New  York  in  America 
Shevveth 

That  upon  the  late  liappy  Revolution,  your  Petitioners  said  Father  was  very  instrumental  in 
Securing  the  said  Province  for  your  Majesty,  [and  being  of  known  integrity  to  your 
Majesties  interest]'  and  the  Protestant  Eeligion,  Capt"  Francis  Nicholson  then  Deputy 
GovtTiior  having  withdrawn  himself  from  the  said  Province,  your  Pet"  said  Father  upon 
the  IG""  of  August  1G89  was  by  the  Freeholders  and  Inliabitants  elected  and  constituted 
Commander  in  Cheif  untill  your  Majesties  Royall  Pleasure  sho''  be  declared  conceniing  the 
said  Province,  @  accordingly  he  entered  upon  the  Government,  and  was  acknowledged  as 
such  by  the  people,  and  was  in  possession  of  the  Fort  and  Garrison  whicii  til!  that  time 
were  ruinous  and  incapable  of  defence  and  did  proclaim  your  Majesty  and  your  Royall  Consort 
to  be  our  Soveraigue  Lord  and  Lady  King  and  Queen,  and  caused  the  same  to  be  done  in  other 
Provinces 

That  on  the  lO""  of  December  1689.  Your  Matys  gracious  letter  dated  the  30"»  July  before, 
arrived  there,  the  same  being  directed  to  the  said  Capt"  Nicolson  and  in  his  absence  to  such  as 
for  the  time  being,  took  care  for  preserving  the  Peace  and  .idministring  the  lawes  within  the 
said  Province,  whereby  your  Majesty  was  graciously  pleased  to  authorize  the  ]*erson  then 
Commanding  in  Cheif  as  aforesaid  to  take  upon  liim  the  Government,  calling  to  ins  Assistance 
in  the  admiiiistracoii  thereof,  the  Principal  Inhabitants  or  as  many  of  them  as  lie  should  think 
fitt  willing  and  requiring  him  to  do  and  perform  all  things  which  to  tiie  Place  and  OlFice  of 
Lieutenant  (Governor  and  Commander  in  Chief  did  appertain,  as  he  should  lind  necessary  for  your 
Majestys  yervice,  and  the  good  of  your  Subjects  tl;ere,  untill  further  order  from  your  Majesty. 
Tliat  your  Petitioners  said  father  being  so  conlirmed  in  the  said  government,  by  your  Mat"^' 
said  Royall  Letter,  liid  faitlifuUy  observe  your  Mat''  commands  thereby  dechi.cd  and  did  in  all 
respects  I'rovide  for  the  Security  of  the  said  Province  as  well  against  all  attempts  of  the  French, 
who  are  very  powerful  in  these  Parts,  as  Papists  and  otiier  disaffected  persons  of  which  there 
were  many  resident  in  the  said  Province 

That  on  the  28""  of  January  last  pas.,  Capt"  Richard  Ingoldsby  arrived  at  New  York  with 
some  .Soldiers  from  Engliind,  to  whom  your  Petitioner's  said  Father  offered  all  sort  of 
accomodation,  but  the  said  Ingoldsby  required  tiie  Possession  of  the  said  Fort,  and  (Sovernuient 
for  which  your  l'.'titioner'8  said  Father  desired  to  see  his  orders  being  ready  to  obey  tlie  same 
if  he  iiad  any  such  from  your  Majesty,  or  from  (^oll  Sloughfer  wiiom  your  Majesty  had  t)een 
pleased  to  inak.>  (Jovernor ;  but  the  said  Ingoldsby  had  no  such  )r(lers  or  would  not  produce 
the  same,  wher»'U|»on  your  Petitioners  said  Fatlier  Imving  advised  .vith  the  Principall  Inhabitants 
was  counciiPd  and  directed  by  them  to  keejj  and  maiiiiain  the  Possession  of  the  Fort  and 
(iovermcnt  (in  re^jurd  the  said  Ingoldsby  would  not  shew  his  orders  to  receive  the  same)  untill 

'  Tlio  |HU«S|{e  ill  '. ,     .1  ii  friiiii  tlio  copy  of  Oiib  ilociiinent,  i>iiioii({  tlio  SIS."^.  of  tin'  .Vrw-J'iirA-  /litlorieal  Siieirlii,  niul 

priiitrt!  in  Anr-l'irft  Jhxmnmiary  Hi^iari:,  Svn.,  II.,  i52.      En. 


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the  Governor  arrived  and  your  Mat>'  pleasure  was  known,  That  Tngoldshy  thereupon  ioyning 
himself  to  the  Papists  and  other  disatteeted  Persons,  did  by  many  indirect  means  to  the  great 
Terror  of  your  Majestys  Lieige  Subjects  in  a  hostile  and  dreadfull  manner  assemble  great 
numbers  of  French  and  other  persons,  and  beseiged  the  said  Fort,  and  raised  divers  batteries 
against  the  same,  and  so  continuea  in  Arms  about  six  Weeks,  that  on  the  19""  of  March  last 
Coll  Sloughter  did  arrive,  and  as  soon  as  your  Petitioners  said  Father  had  certain  knowledge 
thereof,  which  was  not  till  eleven  oclock  that  night,  Fie  did  send  the  Mayor  of  tlie  Citty  and 
M'  Milbourne  his  becret.nry  from  the  said  Fort  to  wayt  upon  him,  and  to  offer  him  the 
Possession  thereof,  but  the  said  Coll  Sloughter  without  hearing  them  speak,  committed  them 
all  close  Prisoners,  who  not  returning  as  your  Petitioners  Father  expected,  he  did  very  early 
next  morning,  write  to  the  said  Coll  Sloughter  desiring  him  to  come  and  receive  the  Fort,  and 
accordingly  he  came  and  took  possession  thereof  on  the  20">  March,  but  presently  after  caused 
all  the  Soldiers  and  Inhabitants  in  the  said  Fort  and  Citty  to  be  disarmed,  and  contrary  to  all 
Law  and  Justice,  committed  your  Petition'^r  and  his  s*  Father  and  20  other  persons  to  Prison 
pretend^  they  were  Guilty  of  High  Treason  against  your  Mat-"  for  keeping  the  said  Fort  as 
aforesaid,  and  the  said  Coll  Slaughter  and  Ingoldsby  confederating  with  divers  otiiers  disaffected 
Persons  to  your  Majesties,  to  put  your  Petitioners  said  father  and  others  to  death  did  in  a 
most  arbitrary  and  illegal  manner  cause  him  and  seven  others  to  he  tryed  Judged  and 
Condemned  to  Death  for  some  Pretended  High  Treason,  and  have  since  most  barbarously 
cfiused  your  Petitioners  said  Father  and  your  petitioners  brother  in  Law  (the  said  Milbourne) 
to  be  hanged  and  afterwards  butchered,  the  said  other  six  persons  (if  not  since  put  to  death) 
remaining  in  Prison  under  the  same  unjust  Sentence  of  Condemnation,  and  have  seized  their 
Estates  and  Goods,  and  h.ive  also  most  unjustly  prosecuteil  your  Petitioner  and  many  otiier  of 
your  Majestys  good  Subjects,  confiscating  their  Estates,  who  for  Preservation  of  their  lives, 
have  been  forced  to  leave  the  said  Province,  by  which  cruell  and  barbarous  practices  great 
numbers  of  your  Majestys  Subjects  are  in  danger  of  utter  Kuine,  and  the  said  Country  is  like 
to  be  depopulated  and  made  desolate,  the  said  Coll  Sloughter  being  dead,  and  the  said  Capt" 
Ingoldsby  (since  liis  death)  commanding  in  Cheif  in  the  said  I'rovince,  who  doth  continue  to 
exercise  great  V^iolence  and  barbarity  against  your  Maf'  loyal  Subjects  there 

Your  Petitioner  therefore  humbly  implores  your  most  sacred  Majesty,  to  take  the 
Premises  into  your  Princely  consideration  and  to  give  such  Orders  therein  as  well  for 
the  preservation  of  the  said  Six  Condemned  Persons,  and  the  Ueleif  of  your  Petitioners 
and  other  Poor  Sufl'ei-<'r8  as  also  for  the  Preservation  and  future  good  establislnncnt 
of  the  said  Province  at.  to  your  Royall  goodness  &  wisdom  shall  seem  meet 

And  your  Petitioner  as  in  • 

Duty  bound  shall  ever  Pray  &c 

Jacob  Lkisleu 


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Order  of  Cauncil  in  Case  of  Leisler  and  Milhourne. 

tNi<w-York  Entry,  II,  8»t.] 

At  the  Court  at  Whitehall  the  11">  March  IGOl 

Present —        The  Queens  most  Excellent  Mats'  in  Councill 

Whereas,  The  Right  Honorable  the  Lords  of  the  Committee  for  Trade  and  Tlantations 
have  by  their  Report  dated  the  11""  Inst'  Represented  to  her  Majesty  that  they  have  examined 
the  matter  of  the  Petition  of  Jacob  Leisler  the  son  of  Jacob  Leisler  of  New  York,  deceased, 
referred  to  the  Committee  by  his  Majesties  order  in  Councill  of  the  7""  of  January  last 
complaining  of  Proceedings  against  his  father  and  Jacob  Milbourne  by  Coll  Sloughter  at  New 
York,  who  were  thereupon  condemned  and  put  to  Death,  and  their  Estates  confiscated,  and 
their  Lordshipps  having  fully  heard  the  said  Jacob  Leisler  the  P'  by  his  Council  Learned, 
upon  (he  whole  matter  are  humbly  of  opinion,  that  the  said  Jacob  Leisler  and  Jacob  Milbourn 
deceased  were  condemned  and  have  suilered  according  to  Law.  But  their  Lordships  do 
humbly  offer  their  Intercession  to  lier  Majesty  in  behalf  of  their  Families  as  fit  objects  of  their 
Mat'"  Mercy,  That  the  Estates  of  the  said  Jacob  Leisler  and  Jacob  Milbourne  deceased  may 
be  restored  to  them  upon  their  humble  application  to  their  Majtotys  by  Petition  for  the  same, 
Her  Majesty  in  Council  is  this  day  pleased  to  approve  the  said  Report,  and  to  decsliire  that 
upon  the  Humble  application  of  the  relations  of  the  said  Jacob  Leisler  and  Jacob  Milbourn 
deceased.  Her  Majesty  will  order  the  estutes  of  the  said  Jacob  Leisler  and  Jacob  Milburn  to  be 
restored  to  their  Families  as  objects  of  her  Majeatys  mercy 


Commimion  of  Benjamin  Fletcher  to  l>e  Governor  of  New-Ywh. 

[  Ncw-Vork,  II.  8M.] 

William  and  Marv  by  the  grace  of  God  King  and  Queen  of  England,  Scotland,  France  and 
Ireland  Defender  of  the  Faith  &c!  To  our  Trusty  and  Wellbeloved  Benjamin  Fletcher  Esq" 
Greeting  We  reposing  especial  trust  and  confidence  in  the  Prudence,  Courage,  and  Loyalty 
of  you  the  said  Jienjamin  Fletcher,  Out  of  our  special  Grace  certain  knowledge  and  meer 
motion  have  thought  fitt  to  constitute  and  appoint,  and  we  do  by  these  presents  constitute  and 
appoint  you  the  said  Benjamin  Fletcher,  to  be  our  Capt"  Generall  and  Gov'  in  Chief  in  and 
over  our  Province  of  New  York  and  the  Territories  thereon  depending  in  America,  And  we 
do  hereby  require  @  command  you  to  do  and  jxecute  uU  things  in  due  manner  that  shall 
belong  unto  your  said  command  and  the  Trust  we  have  reposed  in  you.  According  to  the 
sev"  Powers  and  Directions  granted  or  appoint'd  you  by  this  present  commission  and  the 
Instructic.ns  herewith  given  you  or  by  such  further  Powers  Instructions  and  authorities  as  shall 
at  any  time  liereaflcr  be  granted  or  appointed  you  under  our  signet  and  sign  Manual  or  by  our 
order  in  our  Privy  Councill  and  according  to  such  reasonable  Laws  and  Statutes  as  now  are  in 
force  or  hereafter  shall  be  made  and  agreed  upon  by  you  with  the  advice  and  Consent  of  the 
Councill  and  \ssond)ly  of  our  said  Province  under  your  Governm'  in  such  manner  and  Form 
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And  we  do  hereby  give  and  grant  full  Power  unto  you  the  said  Benjamin  Fletcher  after  you 
shall  first  liave  taken  an  Oath  for  the  due  Execution  of  the  Office  @  Trust  of  our  Capt" 
General  and  Governor  in  Cheif  in  and  over  our  said  Province  of  New  York  and  the  Territories 
depending  thereon  w^""  our  said  Council  or  any  five  of  them  have  hereby  full  Power  and 
authority  and  are  required  to  administer  unto  you,  to  give  and  administer  unto  each  of  the 
Members  of  our  sait!  Council  as  well  the  Oaths  appointed  by  Act  of  Parliament  to  be  taken 
instead  of  the  oath  of  Allegiance  and  Supremacy  as  the  Test  and  the  Oath  for  the  due 
execution  of  their  places  and  Trust 

And  we  do  hereby  give  und  grant  unto  you  full  Power  and  Authority  to  suspend  any  of  the 
Members  of  our  said  Council,  from  Sitting,  Voting  and  assisting  therein  if  you  shall  find  Just 
cause  for  so  doing 

And  if  it  shall  at  any  time  happen  that  by  the  death,  departure  out  of  our  said  Province, 
suspension  of  any  of  our  said  Councillors  there  shall  be  a  vacancy  in  our  s**  Councill  (any 
three  whereof  we  do  hereby  appoint  be  a  quorum)  Our  Will  &  PLEAsunE  is  that  you  signify 
tne  same  unto  Us  by  the  first  opportunity  that  we  may  under  o'lr  Signet  and  Sign  Manual 
Constitute  and  appoint  other  in  their  stead,  But  that  our  affairs  at  that  distance  may  not  sufler 
for  want  of  a  due  number  of  Councillors  if  ever  it  shall  happen  that  there  be  less  than  Seaven 
of  them  reside  in  our  said  Province,  We  do  hereby  give  @  grant  unto  you  full  Powers  & 
Authority  to  Choose  as  many  Persons  out  of  the  Principal  Freeholders  Inhabitants  thereof  as 
will  make  up  the  full  number  of  our  said  Council  to  be  sea\en  and  no  more  w"^"*  Persons  by 
virtue  of  such  Choice  shall  be  to  all  intents  and  purposes,  Councillors  in  our  said  Province 
until  they  shall  be  confirmed  by  us  or  that  by  the  nomination  of  others  by  us  under  our  Sign 
manual  and  Signet  the  said  Council  shall  have  seven  persons  in  it 

We  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  full  Power  and  authority  with  the  advice  and  consent 
of  our  said  Councill  from  time  to  time  as  need  shall  require  to  summon  and  call  general 
Assemblys  of  the  Inhabitants  being  Freeholders  within  your  Governm'  according  to  the  usage 
of  our  Colony  of  New  York 

And  our  Will  and  Pleasure  is  that  the  Persons  thereupon  duly  elected  by  the  Major  Part  of 
the  Freeholders  of  the  respective  Countyes  and  Places  and  so  returned  and  having  before  their 
sitting  taken  the  oaths  appointed  by  act  of  Parliament  to  be  taken  instead  of  the  Oaths  of 
Allegiance  and  Supremacy  &  subscribed  the  Test  w"^""  you  shall  commiasionate  fitt  Persons 
under  our  Seal  of  New  York  to  administer  and  \<'ithout  taking  and  subscribing  whereof  none 
shall  be  capable  of  Sitting  tho'  elected,  shall  be  call''  and  held  the  General  Assembly  of  that 
our  Province  and  T<  rritories  depending  thereon 

And  that  you  the  said  Benjamin  Fletciier  by  and  with  the  consent  of  our  said  Coiuicill  and 
Assembly  or  y'  Major  Part  of  them  respectively  shall  have  full  Power  &  authoriiy  to  make 
constitute  and  ordain  Laws  Statutes  and  Ordinances  for  the  Publick  Peace  Welfare  and  ^ood 
Government  of  our  said  Province  and  of  the  People  and  Inhabitants  thereof  and  such  others 
as  shall  resort  thereto  &  for  the  benefit  of  us  our  Heirs  &  Successors 

Which  said  Laws  Statutes  and  Ordinances,  are  to  be  (as  near  as  may  be)  agreeable  to  the 
Laws  &  Statutes  of  this  our  Kingdom  of  England 

Provided  that  all  such  Laws  Statutes  &  Ordinances  of  what  nature  or  duration  soever,  be 
within  three  months  or  sooner  after  the  making  thereof  Transmitted  unto  Is  under  our  Seal  of 
New  York  for  our  approbation  or  disallowance  of  the  same  as  also  duplicates  thereof  by  the 
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And  in  case  any  or  all  of  them  being  not  before  contirm'd  by  Us  shall  at  any  time  be 
disallowed  &  not  approved  and  so  signified  by  Us  onr  Heirs  &  Successors  under  our  or  their 
Sign  Mannall  &  Signett  or  by  order  of  our  or  their  Privy  Counciil  unto  you  the  said  Benjamin 
Fletcher  or  to  the  Commander  in  Chief  of  our  said  Province  for  the  time  being,  then  such  and 
80  many  of  them  as  shall  be  so  disallow'd  and  not  approved  shall  from  tiiencefbrth  cease, 
determine  and  become  utterly  void,  and  of  none  effect  anything  to  the  contrary  thereof 
notwithstanding 

And  to  the  end  nothing  may  be  passed  or  done  by  our  said  Council!  or  [and]  Assembly  to  the 
Prejudice  of  us,  our  heires  &  Successors,  We  will  and  ordain  that  you  the  said  Benjamin 
Fletcher  shall  have  @  enjoy  a  negative  voice  in  the  making  @  passing  of  all  Laws  Statutes  & 
Ordinances  as  aforesaid 

And  that  you  shall  and  may  likewise  from  time  to  time  as  you  sluill  judge  it  necessary. 
Adjourn  Prorogiie  and  dissolve  all  General  Assemblys  as  aforesaid 

Our  Will  and  Pleasure  is  That  you  shall  and  may  keep  and  use  the  Publique  Seal  appointed 
or  to  be  appoint**  by  us  for  our  Province  of  New  York 

We  do  further  give  and  grant  unto  you  the  said  Benjamin  Fletcher,  full  Power  and  authority 
from  time  to  time  and  at  any  time  hereafter  by  your  self  or  by  any  other  to  be  autiiorized  by 
you  in  that  behalf  to  administer  and  give  the  oaths  appointed  by  Act  of  Parliament  to  be 
taken  instead  of  the  Oaths  of  Allegiance  and  Supremacy  to  all  and  every  such  person  or 
Persons  as  you  shall  think  fitt  who  shall  at  any  time  or  times  past  into  our  said  Province  or 
shall  be  resident  or  abiding  there 

And  we  do  by  these  p'sents  giv(!  and  grant  unto  you  full  Power  and  Authority  with  the 
advice  and  consent  of  our  said  Counciil  to  erect  constitute  and  establish  such  and  so  many 
Courts  of  Judicature  and  Publick  Justice  witliin  our  said  Province  @  the  Territories  under 
your  Government  as  you  and  they  shall  think  titt  and  necessary  for  the  hearing  &  determining 
of  all  Causes  us  well  Criminal  as  Civil  according  to  Law  &  Equity  and  for  awarding  of 
Execution  thereupon  with  all  reasonable  and  necessary  Powers  Authorities  Fees  &  Priviledges 
your  belonging  unto  them  as  also  to  ap[)oint  and  commissionate  fitt  Psons  in  the  several  I'arts  of 
Government  to  administer  the  Oaths  appointed  by  Act  of  Parlianu-nt  to  be  taken  instead  of  the 
Oaths  of  Allegiance  &  Supremacy  &  y'  Test  unto  such  as  shall  be  obliged  to  [take]  the  same 

And  we  do  hereby  authorize  and  empower  you  to  constitute  and  appoint  Judges,  Justices  of 
the  Peace  and  other  necessary  ollicera  aiul  ministers  in  our  said  i'rovince  for  the  better 
administration  of  Justice  and  [)utting  the  Laws  in  Execution,  and  to  administer  or  cause  to  be 
administred  such  oath  or  oatiis  as  arc  usually  given  for  the  due  Execution  &  Performance  of 
Offices  and  Places  and  for  the  clearing  of  Truth  in  Judicial  Causes 

We  do  furtiier  by  these  p^sents  will  and  require  that  appeals  be  permitted  to  be  made  in 
Cases  of  Error  from  our  Courts  in  New  York  unto  you  our  Governor  and  to  our  Counciil  in 
Civil  Causes.  Provided  the  value  appeal''  for  do  exceed  the  sum  of  one  hundred  Pounds 
Sterl.  and  that  security  be  first  given  by  the  Appellant  to  answer  such  Charges  as  shall  be 
awarded  in  case  the  first  sentence  shall  be  aflinned 

And  whereas  we  do  Judge  it  ne(  essary  that  all  our  subjects  may  have  liberty  to  appeal  to 
our  Koyal  Person  in  cases  that  may  deserve  the  same,  Ouii  Wii.i,  &  Pleasukk  is  that  if  either 
Party  shall  not  rest  satisfied  with  the  Judgment  or  Sentence  of  our  Govern''  &  Council  they 
may  then  apjMMil  unto  us  in  our  Privy  Council  Provided  the  matter  in  diflerence  Exceed  the  real 
value  and  Sum  of  three  hundred   Pounds  Sterlinc  Aiul  that  such  anneal  be  nuule  within  one 


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fortnight  after  Sentence  and  Security  be  likewise  dvily  given  by  the  Appellant  to  answer  such 
Charges  as  shall  be  awarded  in  case  the  sentence  of  the  Governor  &  Council  be  confirmed. 
And  Provided  also  that  execution  he  not  suspended  by  reason  of  any  siu!h  appeal  unto  us 

And  we  do  hereby  Give  and  Grant  unto  you  full  Power  &  Authority  where  you  shall  Judge 
any  [oftendor  or]  off'endors  in  Criminal  matters  or  lor  any  Fines  or  Forfeitures  (it  objects  of  our 
Mercy  to  pardon  and  remit  such  otl'endors  Fines  and  Forfeitures  before  or  after  sentence  given 
Treason  and  Willful  Murder  only  excepted  In  w'""  cases  you  sliall  likewise  have  power  upon 
extraordinary  occasions  to  grant  llepreives  to  the  Otlendoi"s  untill  our  Hoyall  Pleasure  may 
be  knowen  therein 

We  do  by  these  Pi-esents  authorize  and  einjiower  you  to  Colate  any  Person  or  Persons 
in  any  Churdu's,  ChapelLs  or  otlier  Ecclesiastical  lienelices  within  our  said  Province  and 
Territories  aforesaid  as  often  as  any  of  tiiem  shall  hap|)en  to  he  void 

We  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  the  said  Benjamin  Fletcher  by  your  self  your  Capt"' 
and  Commanders  by  you  to  be  authorized  full  Power  and  Authority  to  Levy  Arm,  Muster, 
Command  and  employ  all  Persons  whatsoever  [residing]  within  our  said  Province  of  New  York 
and  other  the  Territories  uiuler  your  tiovernment,  (a},  as  occasion  shall  serve  them  to  transfer 
from  one  place  to  another  for  the  resisf-'  and  withstanding  of  all  Enemies,  J'iratts  and  Rebels 
both  at  Sea  and  at  Land  and  to  transport  such  Forces  to  any  of  our  Plantations  in  America  as 
occasion  shall  require  for  the  Defence  of  the  same  against  the  ^  ^asion  or  Attempts  of  any  of 
our  Enemies. 

And  them  if  occasion  shall  require  to  prosecute  in  or  out  of  the  Limitts  of  our  said  Province 
and  Plantations  or  any  of  them 

And  if  it  shall  please  God  them  to  vanquish,  apprehend  and  lake  and  being  taken  either 
according  to  the  Laws  of  Arms,  to  put  to  death  or  keep  and  preserve  alive  at  your  discretion 

And  to  execute  Martial  Law  in  time  of  Invasion,  Insurrection  or  War  and  during  the 
Continuance  of  the  same,  as  also  upon  Soldiers  in  Pay,  and  to  do  and  execute  all  and  every 
other  thing  or  things  which  to  a  Capt"  CJeneral  doth  or  ought  of  II'  to  belong  as  fully  and 
amply  as  any  our  Capt"  General  doth  or  hath  usually  done 

And  we  do  hereby  give  @  grant  unto  you  fidl  Power  and  authority  to  erect,  Raise  and 
build  in  our  said  Province  and  Territories  depending  thereon  such  and  so  many  Forts  ami 
Platforms,  Castles,  Cittys  Bouroughs,  Towns  &  Fortifications  as  you  by  the  advice  aforesaid 
shall  judge  necessary 

And  the  same  or  any  of  them  to  fortify  and  furnish  with  Ordnance,  Ammunition  and  all 
sorts  of  anus  fitt  and  necessary  for  the  security  and  defence  of  our  said  Province, 

And  we  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  the  said  Benjamin  Fletcher  full  power  and 
authority  to  erect  one  or  more  Court  or  Courts  admiral  within  our  said  Province  and  Territories 
for  the  hearing  and  determining  of  all  marine  and  other  causes  and  matters  proper  therein  to 
be  heard  with  all  reasonable  and  necessary  Powers,  Authorityes,  Fees  aiul  Priviledges 

As  t'i!so  to  exercise  all  powers  belonging  to  the  Place  and  Gllice  of  Vive  Admiral  of  and  in 
all  the  Seas  and  Coasts  within  your  Government,  according  to  such  Commission  authorities, 
and  Instiuctions  as  you  shall  receive  from  our  self  under  the  Seal  of  our  Admiralty  or  from 
our  High  Admirall  or  Comm"  for  executing  the  oHice  of  High  Admirall  of  our  Foreign 
Plantaci/US  for  the  time  being 

And  for  as  much  as  divers  Mutinys  &  disorders  do  happen  by  Persons  shipp"*  and  employed 
ut  Sea,  may  I)e  the  better  Governed  and  ordered.  We  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  the 


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said  Bcnj"  Fletcher  our  Cap"  (imicral  and  Governor  in  Clieif  full  I'ownr  and  authority  to 
constitute  and  appoint  Capt""  Masters  ol'  Ships  and  other  couunan<ler8,  and  to  grant  to  such 
Capl"'  Masters  of  Ships  and  other  Commanders  Connnissions  to  execute  the  Law  Martial  and 
to  use  such  Proceedings,  Authority,  Punishment  Correcti(Mi  &  execution  upon  any  ollendor  or 
offendors  W"-  shall  he  mutinous,  Seditious  disorderly  or  any  way  unruly  either  at  Sea  or  during 
tlie  time  of  [tiieir]  al)ode  or  residence  in  any  of  the  Ports  llarhors  or  Mays  of  our  said  Province 
or  'J'erritorys  as  the  Cause  shall  he  ft)un(l  to  require  according  to  Martial  Law,  i'rovided  that 
nothing  herein  conlain'd  shall  he  construed  to  the  enahling  you  or  any  hy  your  Authority  to 
hold  Plea  or  have  Jurisdiction  of  any  olfence,  Cause  Matter  or  thing  Connuitted  or  done  upon 
the  High  Sea,  or  within  any  of  the  ILivens,  llivers  or  Creeks  of  our  said  Province  aiul 
Territories  under  your  Government  hy  any  C^apt"  (Jomnnind'-  Lieut'  Master  or  other  oiliciT, 
Seaman,  Soldier  or  Person  whatsoever  who  shall  he  in  actual  Service  and  Pay-in  and  on  JJoard 
any  of  our  Siiips  of  Warr  or  other  vessels  acting  hy  iuimniediate  Commission  or  Warr'  from 
our  Commissioners  for  execnf-'  the  olUce  of  our  High  Admiral  of  England  for  the  time  heing, 
hut  that  such  Capt"  (Jommand'  liieut'  Master  Olhcer,  Seaman  SohlicM-  or  other  Person  so 
ollending  shall  he  lefl  to  he  proceeded  against  and  Iryed  as  the  merits  of  their  olfence  shall 
require  either  hy  commission  under  our  great  Seal  of  Kngland  as  tiie  Statute  of  the  iis"'  of 
Henry  the  s"'  directs,  or  hy  couunission  from  our  said  High  Admirall  according  to  the  Act  of 
Parliament  passed  in  the  Vi"'  year  of  the  Peign  of  the  late  KingCliarles  the  second  (Kntituled 
an  Act  for  the  estahlishing  Articltis  and  orders  for  the  Pegulating  and  hotter  (Government  of 
Ids  Maty"  Navys,  Ships  of  War  and  Porces  hy  Sea)  and  not  otherwise,  saving  only  that  it  shall 
and  may  he  lawful  for  you  upon  any  sucii  ('apt"  or  Commander  refusing  or  neglecting  to 
execute,  or  upon  his  lU'gligent  or  undue  Execution  of  any  of  the  written  orders  he  shall  receive 
from  you  for  our  Service  and  the  service  of  our  said  I'rovince  to  suspend  him  the  said  Capt"  or 
Commander  from  the  exercise  of  his  said  oflice  of  C^Jonnnander,  and  connnitt  him  into  safo 
Custody  either  on  hoard  his  own  Ship  or  elsewhere,  at  the  discretion,  [of  you]  in  order  to  his 
heing  hronght  to  answer  for  the  same  by  Commission  inider  our  Great  Seal  of  England  or  from 
our  said  High  Admirall  as  is  hefore  expressed.  In  W''  case  our  Will  and  Pleasnrt!  is  that  the 
Capt"  or  ("onnnander  so  hy  you  suspended  shall  during  such  his  suspension  and  Conunittment 
be  succeeded  in  his  said  Office  hy  such  Commission  or  Warrant  officer  of  our  said  Ship,  or 
appointed  hy  our  Conmussioners  for  executing  the  office  of  our  High  Admirall  of  England  or 
hy  our  High  Admiral  of  England  for  the  timc!  heing  as  hy  the  known  Practice  and  discipline  of 
our  Navy  does  and  ought  next  to  succeed  him,  as  in  case  of  death,  Sickness  or  other  ordinary 
disability  happening  to  y  Connnander  of  any  of  our  Ships  of  War  and  not  otherwise,  you 
standing  allso  accountable  to  us  for  the  Truth  and  importance  of  the  (.rime  and  Misdemeanor 
for  W""  you  shall  so  proceed  to  the  suspending  of  such  our  Capt"  or  Commander 

I'rovided  also  that  all  s)ich  Disorders  or  Misdemeanors  committed  on  Shore  hy  any  Captn 
Connnander,  Lieut'  Mast(ir,  or  other  odicer  soldier  seaman  or  Person  whatsoever  belonging  to 
our  Ship  of  War  or  other  \'essel  acting  hy  Immediate  (Jommission  or  Warrant  from  our 
Commissioners  for  executeing  the  oflice  of  our  High  Admiral  of  England  under  the  Seal  of 
our  Admiralty  or  from  our  High  Admiral  of  England  for  the  time  being  may  be  tryed  and 
punished  accord^  to  the  laws  of  the  Plact;  where  any  such  Desorders,  Oliences  and 
Misdemeanors  shall  be  so  committed  on  shore  not  withstanding  such  odeudor  be  in  our  actual 
Service  and  Iforn  in  our  pay  on  board  any  such  our  Ships  of  War  or  other  Vessels  acting  by 
immediate  Couunission  or  War'  from  our  Comm"  lor  executing  y"  Office  of  our  High  Admiral 


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or  from  Our  llijjii  Adminil  as  alorHsaid  so  ns  liu  hIiuU  not  rt'cuivo  nnj'  ProU'ction  for  llio 
nvoidiiijit  of  Justico,  for  such  olfences  counnitted  on  iShonro  from  any  jtretenco  of  lim  boinR 
•'niployi'd  in  o)ir  Service  at  Son, 

Our  Will  and  Pioasnro  is  tiiat  all  publii-k  nionoys  IfaisM  or  lo  bo  rais'd  witliin  our  said 
Province  and  other  the  Territories  under  your  Government  bo  issued  out  by  Warrnnt  from  you 
and  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Council  and  dispoMcd  of  by  you  for  the  Hupport  of 
the  (Jovernment  and  not  otherwise 

And  we  do  hereby  likewise  give  and  grant  imto  you  full  Power  and  Authority  by  and  with 
tliP  advice  of  our  said  (^)Uncill  to  agree  with  the  liduibitants  of  our  Provliu-^  and  Territories 
nfores''  for  such  Lauds  Tenements  and  hereditaments  as  now  are  or  hcreiillor  sludl  be  in  our 
Power  to  dispose 

And  them  to  grant  to  any  Person  or  Persons  for  such  fernj  and  under  sucli  moderate  (Juitt 
Rents  Services  &  acknowledgement  to  be  thereiipon  reserved  unto  ns  as  you  by  and  with  the 
ndvico  aforesaid  shall  thiid^  fitt 

Which  said  (Jrauts  are  to  pans  luid  to  be  sealed  by  our  Seal  of  New  York  and  being  entered 
upon  record  by  such  olKcer  or  ollicers  as  you  shall  appoint  thereunto,  shull  he  good  and  elfectuul 
in  liaw  against  us  our  heires  and  Successors 

And  we  do  hereby  give  y.ni  full  Power  to  order  and  appoint,  Fairs,  Marts  &  ^^l\rketts,  as 
also  such  and  so  many  Ports  Harbours,  ]lays,  havens  and  other  Places  for  the  <'onvcnienre  and 
security  of  Shipping  and  for  the  better  loading  and  unloading  of  (■o()<ls  &  Merchandizes  as  by 
you  with  the  advice  and  (consent  of  tlio  s**  CouirmH  shall  be  thought  litt  and  necessary  and  in 
them  or  any  of  them  to  erect  nominate  and  appoint  Custom  Houses,  Warehouses  and  ollicers 
relating  thereunto  luid  them  to  alter  change  IMace  or  displace  from  time  to  tinu)  as  with  the 
advice  aforesaid  shall  be  thought  fitt 

And  we  do  by  these  presents  Will  require  and  command  you  lo  take  all  possible  care  for  the 
discoimtenance  of  vice  and  encouragement  of  virtiui  and  good  living  that  by  such  example  the 
Inlidells  may  be  invited  and  desire  to  partake  of  the  Christian  [Religion] 

And  our  further  Will  and  Pleasure  is  That  you  shall  not  at  any  time  herenftfr  by  Colour  of 
any  Power  or  Authority  hereby  granted  or  nicncon''  to  be  granted  take  upon  you  to  give  grant 
or  dispose  of  any  office  or  Place  within  our  said  Province  and  Territories  w""  now  are  or  shall 
be  granted  uiuler  the  (ireat  Seal  of  Kngland  any  further  than  that  you  may  upon  the  vacancy 
of  any  such  oHice  or  suspension  of  any  OlVicer  by  you  put  in  any  person  to  olliciate  in  the 
interval,  untill  y'  said  place  be  disposed  of  by  Us  under  the  great  Seal  of  Kngland  or  that  our 
directions  be  otherwise  given  therein 

And  we  do  hereby  require  and  command  all  officers  and  Ministers  Civill  and  Military  and  all 
other  Inhabitants  of  our  said  I'rovince  and  the  Territories  depending  thereon  to  be  obedient, 
aiding  and  assisting  unto  you  the  said  Benjamin  Fletcher  in  the  Ex.cntiou  of  this  our 
Connnission  and  of  the  Powers  and  Anthoritys  herein  .contain''  and  in  Cv>n  ef  yotn  death  or 
absence  out  of  our  said  Province  or  Territories  under  your  (iovernm',  un:  'iiif ;~.  Pei;,i-T.i  ns  shall 
bo  appointed  by  Us  to  be  Commander  in  Cheif  of  our  said  Province  to  whom  We  do  by  these 
presents  give  and  grant  all  and  singular  the  Powers  &  Authorities  aforesaid,  to  be  executed 
and  enjoy'd  by  him  during  our  Pleasure,  or  untill  your  nrrivall  with  in  our  said  Province 
and  Territories,  And  if  upon  such  Di>ath  or  absence,  there  be  no  Person  iy)on  the  place 
Comraissioiiated  Oi  .•_>j;  inted  by  Us  to  be  C'ommander  In  Cheif,  Our  Wim,  and  Pi.kasiihe  is 
That  the  then  pn  ;iv:*  C^ouncill  of  Our  said  Province  do  take  upon  them  the  Administracon  of 
the  Coverument  v,.a    •,  ci  ii  this  Conimissiou  nda  the  severall  i'owers  and  Authorities  herein 


LONDON   DOcniMKNTS  ;     VIII. 


mn 


contain.Hl  roliitiiiK  to  our  siii.l  I'loviiiro  uiul  tliiil.  Hut  liiNi  Coinicillor  who  sliull  !.,.  nt  Iho  liiiic  of 

your  Dimlii  or  ulwMifo  KcMidiiiKwil hill  thi<  mumio  do  luvNid.'  in  our  mil. I  (di ill   with  micli 

I'mvtM-N  mid  I'lrhnni.K.iin.M  iim  niiy  ConiHT  I'lVNidoiil  hiitli  un.mI  mid  rnjov"  within  our  Maid 
I'roviiic..  or  ai.  oilu-r  our  I'laiiliic.iiH  iu  Aiiicricu  iiulil!  our  I'lcaNiiiv  Im<  rur'lli'.-r  known  ;  or  your 
nrrivnii  ait  aron-Hiiid 

And  hislly  Wo  doo  JuMviiy  .{...•hiro ;  ordain  and  a|)|.oint,  Thai  voii  (ho  Mui.l  llnijamin 
HHch.-r  Nhaii  aii.l  may  hohl  ..xitiiIo  mi.l  ..|iJoy  |ho  olliro  nn.l  ph,.-,.  of  ('apt"  «;rii,.niil  and 
(iovoruor  and  CliiHIn  and  ovn-  our  I'rovin.r  of  ,NVw   York  and  ll...  •r..rrilori.-K  dopondiuK 

th.Mvoii  togHh.'r  with  nil  mid  Singular  llio  Powm-H  *  AiilhorilvH  hi-rrhy  gnu 1  ii you  (or 

mid  duriiiK  ">'r  Will  and  n.-uNiiiv  (In  Witniws  wlicrrol  W..  luiv..  raiiM...!  llirH,.  Our  LfKnM 
to  1)0  niado  PalrnlN  Wiln.'HS  Our  Si'Ivch  at  W.'NtiuinHl..r  ihr  i;iHlil....|iMi  Day  of  Mmrh  in  Iho 
fourth  ViMuo  of  Our  Koigno 

|i'  Mrcvo  Do  privato  Higillo     Ciiime] 

RllMU'''" 

Tho  groat  Soal  diitod  tlio  Is"'  day  of 
March  in  Iho  roiiilh  year  of  'i'lioir  Mai'"' 
itt'iK» 

'  ''''"'  '^ '•  *'"''"  '■■•"'•'"'t.  ill  tlin  ,,n.n,.,liiip;  |-).MMii,i,.nl.  «r..  ,i.l,|,.,l  from  ||,„  ..lllnul  U r,l  in  |l„„k  .,f  CmmUtioH,  (He,;.- 

lury'H  dIIIto),  II.,  'jii.  — I'll).  ) 


The  i\»niiitiii<l(r-in-('/ii,j'  tn  tin-   I  hike  of   liitllnn. 

I  NowVurli  I'oiiiK,  III.  i:.  II,J 

l'"ort  William  Jloiiry 

.,      .,  ,,,         ,.     .,  ah"' April  Mi!);,' 

May  it  J'UMiHo  ^o'  draco 

I  liavo  madf  it  my   huHinoHHo  liy  fvory  ojiporluiiity  to  writ.!  Iho  ilocp  mciino   I  huvo  of  Vo' 

(iraccN  (iivoiir  with  Home  Miiiall  accoiiiil.s  of  the  iilliiiicH  of  iImh  I'rovinco  hut  havo  tho  iiiiHlortiiiio 

that  oiii-   llariiiifiilccno   is  lout  anothiT  takon   wherein   uiomI  of  my  I'arketM  weio:      IT  tiiiH 

coiiu'H  to  hand    I   humhiy   Ih-kk  Vo'  (irmo   it  la^  aci-ept.'d  lor  mi  inlinito  iiuinher  ol'  Hineen, 

iickiiowledgeiiieiitHor  the  many  great  and  good  OIUccn  Voiirlirace  Iuim  doi ■  I  mn  Homewiiat 

doiihll'iill  (hat  the  niiMearriage  of  the  piihliek  wrileiiigH  relating  to  thi^  AlliiireH  of  (iovernment 

here  Nenl  homo   in  tlio  JJrinlol    Itaniueiiteeiie  may  doe  Ihe   plai-e  a  diMHervieo  at  Court  an  my 

particuler.    'I'liere  heiiig  im  I  mn  well  iiiiormed  evill  inHtriimenlH  at  homo  that  huvo  op|M)rluiiity 

enough   aH  well   as   impudence   to   ly   willimit   conlrudictioii   and   heget   wrong   notioiiH  of  tho 

coiiHtitulioii  of  ihiH  place   with   Iho   MiniHieiH  of  Stiito   hut    1   heg   Vo'  (MiiceH  pardon  if  I   am 

iiiiHlaken.     I  uiiderHliiiid  that  Ncveral  (ienl"  have  jiiil  in  lor  thin  (Jovcrnmenl  if  intercut  or  envy 

hath  moved  any  thing  to  coiilrivc  my  hurl  in  my  aliKeiice  I  heg  Vo'  (iraccH  patronage  which  I 

am  the  more  bold   to  ask  hecaiiHc  my  chiefe  care  and  Ntmly  \h  to  behave  inyHcllc  in  the  picneiil 

station  according  to  hiicIi  mciiHureH  and  ruloH  uh  1  imngiiio  Vo'  Gruce  would  lay  out  lor  ino  und 

this  \n  my  prcHent  Ambition. 

Vol.   in.  loa 


884 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  ..rANUSCRIPiS. 


May  it  please  Yo'  Grace  I  have  managed  the  Government  here  with  great  moderac'm  and 
by  tlie  blessing  ot'  God  we  are  likely  to  see  an  end  of  nil  the  divisions  and  distractions  of 
the  ignorant  misled  people  and  nothing  poiild  more  disturb  '.he  peao6  UuMVof  than  the  alteracon 
of  a  Governor  the  very  news  thereof  giving  new  life  to  the  ignorant  and  faitious  mob  who 
never  have  right  notions  of  things  being  only  pleased  in  disorder  and  tumult  which  tiiey  fancy 
to  be  the  necessary  consequence  of  change,  it  is  the  opinion  of  the  best  and  most  sober 
thinking  men  in  this  province  tli.it  nothing  would  more  contribute  to  the  perfect  healtli  of  this 
CoUony  than  that  if  would  please  *,heir  Ma''"  to  conhrnie  me  in  this  post  by  their  gracious  Ires 
patent  for  th  ^  government  noe  person  shall  serve  their  Ma""  with  more  faith  and  integrity  nor 
with  greater  moderacon  I  have  now  profitted  soe  much  since  my  aniveall  here  as  to  be  acquainted 
with  the  place  and  people. 

Our  Assembly  are  now  sitting  to  provide  for  the  reinforcement  of  Albany  it  is  a  place  situate 
on  the  liead  of  the  Hudson  River  for  trade  with  the  Indians  of  the  5  Nations  of  Mobaques  the 
Mohnques  have  alwiiys  been  in  n.nity  and  friendship  with  tht?  Inhabitants  of  Albany  and  have 
thence  nil  their  supply  of  Gunna,  powder,  lead,  duffels  and  other  Indian  Merchandize  t'rom 
Europe  they  are  a  warlike  people  and  have  been  a  sore  plague  to  the  French  in  (^aiiida  but  of 
late  very  much  debauched  and  grown  inditU'reut  there  being  no  care  taken  to  maintalne  the 
Friendship  during  the  late  troubles.  We  are  forced  to  an  expense  of  great  p'seuts  to  them. 
The  French  have  spared  no  cost  nor  pains  to  traduce  them  but  doe  find  it  has  little  elfect  while 
Albany  is  in  our  possession  for  from  thence  nuist  the  Indians  be  sujjplied  and  whoever  are 
Ma"  of  Albany  will  sway  the  Indians  to  their  side  these  Indians  have  their  seat  in  the 
wilderness  to  the  westward  of  Albany  on  the  heads  of  the  Wivers  Delaware,  Maryland,  and 
Virginia  and,  if  once  our  enemies,  noe  man  shall  dare  goe  out  of  doors  to  plant  or  be  able  to 
live  out  of  Garrison  and  this  Coimtry  is  so  large  that  plantations  and  farms  are  scattered  at  a 
distance  from  one  another  so  that  they  cannot  avoid  becoming  tiieir  pray 

May  it  please  Your  (irace 

This  poor  province  whii'h  consistelh  mostly  of  lludsons  Iliver  and  T^ong  Island  is  put  to  all 
the  charge  &  expence  of  nn-n,  money,  and  presents  to  nuiintaine  that  (iarrison  and  none  of 
our  neighbouring  Colonies  aflb.d  us  any  aid  or  assistance  tho'  it  giveth  life  and  safety  to  them 
nil  wee  have  made  proposalls  to  ^■irginia,  Marylanil,  Pensylvania,  New  Kngland  and  the 
Jerseys  for  that  purpose  but  to  no  elfect  l^Iaryland  pn-temled  they  waited  for  the  arrival  of 
their  Governor  Virginia  wanted  orders  from  F.nglaud  I'ennsylvania  and  the  Jerseys  know 
there  is  a  necessity  to.-  tis  to  maintain  the  place  and  fend  otV  the  blow  New  Kngland  is 
without  Government  and  gall'd  with  a  serpentine  enemy  the  eastern  l,idians  of  l'eu(d)sct)lt 
that  since  the  revolution  (as  I  am  credibly  informeti)  have  killed  and  carried  away  above 
2000  peoph  without  the  losse  of  one  Indian.  We  have  lately  had  the  news  ot  140  killed  and 
cnrryed  away  from  York  in  Piscataway  Ifiver  for  hitherto  w<^  are  lelt  without  any  assistance 
wee  have  by  (iods  l)lessnig  hitherto  preserved  that  post  but  our  burden  is  now  intnlli>rable 
must  therefore  hegg  Yo' (irace  on  hehalfe  of  that  place  to  intercede  with  their  Ma''"  for  Ires 
numdatory  to  New  F.ngland,  \'irginia,  Maryland  ami  I'ensilvania  to  be  assistant  to  us  in  the 
niaiiilenance  of  that  post  during  the  warr  and  that  the  Jerseys  and  from  ('onnectii'utt  IHver 
may  be  annexed  unto  this  I'rovince  as  formerly  Yo'  (Jraee  nnist  needs  be  sensible  how  much 
it  is  for  the  lior.our  and  interest  of  their  Ma""  and  the  (Jenerall  good  of  their  plantations  on 
the  Maine;  I  have  sent  herewith  copies  of  severall  Ires  which  I  formerly  have  intended  should 
trouble  Ya'  (Jl'ACe'*  Jiands  and  now  ihin  imuU  pnckell  (;oelli  an  adventure,     i  am  resoived  to 


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write  more  at  large  whenever  an  opportunity  p'sents  from  this  port  nnd  will  misse  noe 
opportunity  wliatsoever  to  manifest  Imw  much  my  life  and  being  is  devoted  to  Yo'  Graces 
service  begg  pardon  for  the  trouble  I  give  you  and  with  sincere  heart  subscribe 

Your  (jrace's 

Most  dutifuU  obedient  nnd 
humble  Servant 

Rich  :  Ingoldesby 


Order  in  Council  amending  Cd.  Fletcher's  Commimian  as  Governor  of  Pennsylvania. 

[Now- York  Entry,  II.  4U1I.J 

At  tlie  Court  at  Whitehall  the  la"-  Afay  1<)92 

riiESENT  — The  !{.« Ilonbi"  the  Lords  of  Their  Maj""  most  Ilonb''  Privy  Council] 

i!*:.:K,m"°  ^'l'""  ""'  It'-prosentation  of  (he  Uight  Hon'-"  the  Lords  of  the  Committee  of 

iw»'.i'™lIlThe  'YrM\v  and  IManlacons  iIiIh  day  made  at  the  Board  It  was  ordered  in  Counci'l  as  it 
ouv'i'ofi'oIuikMia  i»  lierehy  ordered  that  in  the  Draught  of  the  Commission  to  lie  |)repared  by  their 
L(>l)ps  for  Coll  Fletcher  Cov'  \\\  Cheif  of  New  York  to  take  the  I'rovince  of 
Pensilvania  and  (^ountrey  of  New  Castle  under  his  Cov'  a  clause  be  inserted  to  authorize  him 
untill  their  Maj""  pleasure  shall  be  further  known,  nominate  and  appoint  a  Lieut'  V.w'  and  such 
Number  of  ('ouru-illors  as  be  shall  think  recpiisite  for  their  Majesties  Service,  not  exceeding 
twelve  persons  out  of  the  l'rinci|)al  Krcebolders  and  Iidiabitanls  of  that  Province  and  Countrey, 
and  the  said  Lieut"  Covernor  or  any  of  the  said  Councillors  to  suspend  if  he  shall  lind  just 
cmise  for  so  doing  and  to  appoint  others  in  their  Stead  and  it  is  further  ordered  that  Coll 
Fletcher  be  directed  by  bis  Instrnctio-is  That  in  can."  there  shall  be  found  Persons  Enough  in 
the  Province  of  I'ensilvaniu  and  Countrey  of  New  t.'aslle  of  good  i  states  and  abilities  to  be 
appointed  Mendiers  of  their  Majesties  (Jouncill  and  to  supply  the  Places  of  Majistrates  nnd 
other  ()ublick  ollici-rs  there,  who  are  willing  to  take  the  Oaths  appointed  by  act  of  Parliament 
to  be  taken  instead  of  tl  e  Oaths  of  Allegiance  and  Supremacy  it  be  then  sullicicnl  for  such  of 
the  said  Councillors  and  Majistrates  who  shall  refuse  '.he  said  Oaths  to  make  and  subscribe  the 
Declaration  of  Fidelity  contained  in  the  Act  of  Parliament  here  in  Fngland  for  exempting  their 
Majesties  Protestant  Subjects  dissenting  from  the  Church  of  Fngland  from  the  Penally  of 
certain  Laws 

Rich*'  Colinqe 


& 


* 


836 


NEW-YOHK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Th<'  Council  of  XtU'-York  to  Mr.   lilothwatit. 


|NV«-Y.irk  Inlry.  II.  <>4,  ] 


Honor'  Sir. 


Artor  our  most  liiiinhlo  and  liciirtv  iu'kiiowliMiuciiu'iits  ol'  llu-  inaiiv  siooi 


il  S('r\ 


vici's  (ionc  (o 


this  Proviiu'o  llirouiih  your  incdiiitiiui  iiiul  liitiMccssion  by  (lu'ir  Miijcslics  \\'(<  diii  reckon  it 
our  jircat  duty  to  inlorin  you  of  (lionrrivaU  of  llicir  Majesties  Keteli  ,\1Ik)ioiiij:1i  I'rom  Maryland 
to  releive  tlie  Arcii  Anj;ell  and  pray  you  on  our  lieiialf  to  return  our  most  liuiuMe  and  uionI 
dutil'uil  Seuee  oC  their  Majesties  i;reat  en  '  of  us.  We  are  sorry  lor  the  loss  of  the  Uristoll 
Hanjuenteen  conunanded  hy  Capt"  Allow  ay  Nvhieh  departed  from  hence  the  j;!'*"  of  Auifiist  last 
past  with  a  hlack  IWix  wherein  wi're  all  the  Acts  of  Asseinlily  enrolled  under  llu'  Seal  of 
the  I'rovinco  Minutes  and  Orders  of  I'ouncill  and  Address  to  their  Majesty's  (iii  many  other 
books  nnd  writings  for  their  Majesties  Service  in  those  I'arts  of  America  We  are  lakinu;  <'are 
to  have  dui>lieates  ready  and  copies  i.A'  what  since  oi-cnrred  w'"'  we  heleive  will  come  to  liaiid 
with  this  letter  hut  the  Man  of  War  heiiig  to  touch  at  N'irginia,  we  think  to  seiul  what  are  not 
yet  ready  by  Lain!  l)eforo  the  Fleet  sails 

We  humbly  oiler  imto  yon  S'  a  short  and  true  aeronni  of  our  Present  State  and  (Vuidilion, 
We  are  the  Key  and  C\'Uler  of  all  their  Majesties  I'lantacniis  on  this  Main,  liu'inerly  this 
J'rovince  was  of  C(msiderahle  extent  hut  fen'  the  sake  ol"  some  private  interest  the  Mast  and 
West  .li-rseys  I'ensilvania  the  Lower  ('ounlies  lui  Delaware  and  that  part  of  Conneclicul  to 
the  Westward  of  (.'onnecti''nt  Hiver  were  lopjt''  oil"  so  that  nothing  remains  hut  Lcmg  Island 
and  two  more  small  Islands  with  the  Ippcr  I'art  of  llndsons  Kiver  where  Albany  is  situated 
heini;  (next  \o  New  York  (■■illy)  the  most  e(msiderahle  in  the  I'roviiu'e  supported  hy  the 
Indian  'I'raih'  ("routing  to  C\mada  to  the  Westward  of  Albany  are  the  Seats  of  the  live  Natiims 
of  Maipiaes  having  the  Heads  of  tin*  Rivers  rnnning  into  the  great  Lakes  of  Canada  on  the 
North  side  and  of  the  Ifivers  of  l)e  la  ware  Maryland  and  Virginia  on  the  South  side  Spreading 
themselves  about  .'IDO  leagues'  to  the  Westward,  Those  Indians  are  a  Warlike  People  and 
liav(>  been  alwaies  steady  to  the  (Jovernmcnt  of  this  Province  supplyed  frtnn  Albany 
where  the  brought  their  Uicli  Funs  and  Peltry  have  often  and  much  gall''  the  French  in  Caiiadik 
iicroachments  upon  their  Majestys  'I'errilorys 
many  year  cndcavouri'ii   to  deliauch  and  seduce  those  Indians  to  a  pea<'t) 


and  hiudred  their  F, 


The  !• 


rencli   liave 


and  Friendship  by  Jesuits  greiit  presents  and  many  other  means  which  have  so  far  prevail''  in 
the  latter  IL-igns,  as  to  draw  over  IIMI  of  our  best  Indians  now  call''  the  praying  Indians  of 
Canada  and  our  Fnucinys  who  have  lately  kill'd  several  of  our  Mohawks  their  own  llrethren. 
The  great  distance  of  our  Indians  from  the  settled  I'arts  of  Canada  doth  (dilige  them  to 
adhere  to  Albany  for  the  Coineniency  of  supply  of  I'lnropeau  goods  and  whoever  are  Masters 
of  Albany  are  Masters  of  th(>  Indians  and  lherel()re  the  French  design  the  Kiiine  of  that 
(inrisoii.  If  those  Indians  should  become  our  enemys  \  irginia,  Maryland.  Pensilvauia  and  all 
our  neighbouring  C<donies  are  destroyi-d  and  depopnhCed  as  the  Provineti  of  Maine  to  the 
F.astwaril  in  New  Fngland  is  by  a  subtill  enemy  that  is  never  seen  nor  heard  of  till  they  have 
done  their  Mischeifs  and  made  their  escape  in  the  woods  where  iu>  <  "luislian  can  follow.  This 
poor  Prnvinee  hath  been  at  a  vast  charge  in  support"  of  that  (iarison  even  to  the  Impoverishing 
and   liuine  of  many   Inhabitants.     We  have  apply'd   to  N'irginia,   Maryland,  Peiisilvania  the 


'Milci"  XrwYatk  Cvixmitd  Mttmacripit,  XXXVII!.  =  Ea 


LONDON   DOCiriMKNT.M;     \\U. 


R87 


.loMi'VH  CoimrctiiMill  nu(i  Now  iMiglmul  I'lir  nNHiMtimt'i<  liiil  In  no  inirpitMc.  Viiijiniii  Ni<nf  ^'100 
to  (li'liviM-  lli(«  liiiliiiiiH  ill  (lii'ir  nmnos  In  (y  (ln>  old  kind'  IriondNliiii  Inil  wimird  ordcrH  iVoin  (lii> 
ric.wii  lor  tiNHiHling  IIh  mid  llio  ri'Hi.  willionl  (iovcinmi'iil  cmi  do  nolliitiK.  wo  liuvo  iiiiido 
iipplii'itlioii  to  ("oti  Coply  Nini'c  liiw  nnivid,  no  iniHWor  iii.yiMI,  Wo  ciiii  iiiuko  now  Inil  Vdll  inoii 
10  koop  (Inrinon  iil  Allmny,  wlio  ino  to  ho  llioro  livo  inonlliM,  IVoiii  llio  liiHl  ol'  tliJN  inn'  and  :)00 
inoro  Id  loiml.  iiro  ii'M-ohhiiiv  to  oonlinui>  (lioro  duiiiiff  iliiN  Wiir. 

I'poii  II  lull'  Aliiiin  iind  liHolligonoo  ol'  llio  « lovornor  of  ( 'ikiiuIii'h  iipproiicli  willi  ('.(»(»  iiioii 
lo  ultiu'ipio  lliiil  pliu'o  iind  •,'(•(•  moio  wilii  ii  tlioimiind  IndiiiiiN  lo  iiltm'(|iio  our  SiniiokH,  nioMt  of 
llio  lnliui)iliiiilN  woio  roiidy  lo  doNort,  'I'iio  t'oinmiindor  in  Clioil'  in  goiio  Ihitlior  in  poiNon 
wilii  llio  roiidioMl  ol  llio  Mililiii  mid  wo  mo  Noiidin^  tip  iiioro  diiyly  iin  llioy  ooiiio  in,  ho  willi 
Iho  ("oiiiirill  hiivo  hooii  idili^od  lo  oiigiigo  llicir  poiHiuiiiil  Ciodill  lor  iiioiioy  to  dolriiy  llio 
ohmno  of  IhiH  pn-Hoiil  oxpodition  lliilhor,  Iho  (trodill  ol'  Iho  Kovoniio  not  hoiiij;  Niilllcioiil,  wo 
doHiiod  our  iioighhoiiis  lo  iilliird  iim  moiiio  iiioii  upon  ;liiH  I'iiich  iil  our  own  ("liiu>[o,  lint  llioy 
Ihillly  doiiiod  UN  iiNNiMlanco,      LiihI  your  wo  woro  itl  tlio  oxponoo  ol'  7(1<I»  proNoiilN  to  Iho  IndiiiiiH 


nnd  IhiH  yonr  rtoo"  moro,  vol   Iind  tlioni  vorv  cold  nnd  indilloiont 


oooiiHionod  hy  tlioir  hoing 


iiO|j;lootod  (liirinp;  Iho  diHordors  of  l,oinlor,  our  proHon'  povorly  mid  Iho  hif(h  IM/.i'H  of  goodN 
Wo  liopo  liiM  honoi'H  proHoiii'o  with  llio  Mililiii  pino  up  lo  iilloiid  him  mid  Iho  ('oiiiitry  I'iiintorn 
oiiTiiinjiiooiil  will  provo  olloolniil  lo  divorl  Iho  ( iovorninoiit  ol'  Ciiniidii  lliiN  SoiiMnii,  Iho 
HuhjiolH  horo  iiro  no  poor  mid  ho  hiirtlionod  hy  fho  iiiiiinloiiiiiiio  of  ihiit   OnrriNoii  tlinl   ovory 

Niipjily  lor  ilH  roinroroonioiil  n iin  llio   liml   lliiil  wo  omi   poNHilily  iiiiiKo  wIuInI  our  NoiKlihoiirH 

on  liolli  HidoH  without  I,mw  roh  iin  ol   nil  our  Triido  hy  piiyiiig  no  dulioH  iiro  iil  no  oxpi'iioo,  vol 


owo  tlioir  li\oM  nnd  I'ortniioN  lo  Iho  Prolortiini  of  lliiil   (i 


'I'll 


oroloro  wo   piny    you   Sir 


tako  our  condilioiiN  into  yoiii  iDiiNidomlion  iiiul  v' diingoi  thai  Miay  iiorruo  to  Ihrir  MajoHlioM 
ItiloroNl  in  Virginia  ami  Mr.rylaiiil  hy  llio  Ionn  ol  llial  I'omI  ami  Hint  you  wciiild  loooimiiond  thii 
Naiiio  lo  Ihoir  Saciod  MaJoMlioN  mid  to  |i'iuio  tlioir  lottorN  iiiaiiiliilory  to  our  noiKlihoiirM  of 
\'ir^(inia,    Maryland,  and    \i'W    l'',unlaiid   lor   llioir   iinmInIiiiici'   mid   Hiipph'   ol'   iiioii    mid    nionoy 


towariUllio   doli'iii'o  III    Alhaiiv.  mid   thai    I'oii.miK  aiiia    Iho    lliroo    li 


<  'imiilioH  ol    I  >oliiwaro 


Iho  ,lorHo\N  and  I'loiii  llio  wonI  sido  ol    (  oiiiioflioiill  Kivor    iiiiiv  ho  miiioM'd    to  ll.    i  j'rovilii'o  iin 


Corinorlv  which   wo    lioloivi 


pii)\o    an    olli'i'liiall    iiioiiiin    to  Nooiiro   IIii'IiinoIvon  nnd    Ihoir 


MajoNlioH  liitoroNiN  on  iIun  iiimii  Inmi  daii){or  mid  innko  iin  rapahlo  ol  (liNahliiif(  and  doNlroyiiiK 
tliii  KnoinyH  which  is  liiimhly  Hiihiiiiltod  hy  llonh''  SiiN 


\unr  iiionI  hiiiiihlo  Sorv" 


I' 


IIKIM'.linU     I'lMM.II'fl 


Now  York  Iho 
ail"'  Miiy  KHI'J 


Wii.i.i.^M    IIavaiiii 

,1"    liAWIII'.M'K 

W  Ni 


H.    I'oilTI.AMIT 

H.  Ml  wilt  1. 1.. 
Ciiii)   11 


HOOK 


Til"  ..1.1  At.../ ./ fil.  h.l.lii).  "  .Vw  )url,(„l,mi„l  Mnnuffrifl;   X  X  XVIII.  -  Ki.. 


.1    ! 


■m 


m 

I 


838 


NEW-VORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Proj-ii'idors  of  J^iM  Jersej/  to  the  Board  of  Troth', 

t  New-YorW  l"oi>i-ni,  111.  K.  lH] 

The  Proprietors  of  East  Jorsoy  Imviii^  in  obodiouco  to  your  LordHliipu  ooiiiuiul  wwX  luid 
cousidi'red  wliat  forco  they  emi  raise  for  (iofeuce  of  tlieir  Province  niul  how  (iir  they  eiui  iissist 
New  Yorke  m  case  of  uu  invasion  do  humbly  represent  to  your  Ta)'''" 

That  they  have  sent  Instructions  to  the  Governo'  of  tlieir  Province  to  raise  the  Militia 
forthwith,  to  take  care  that  they  have  good  anus  and  aininunition,  to  exercise  them  oflen,  and 
to  be  always  in  a  readiness  to  guard  the  sea  coasts,  and  otlier  places  of  the  Province  exposed 
to  their  enemies. 

That  they  will  endeavour  and  liave  recAnu'tided  it  to  the  fienerall  Assembly  and  inhabitjmts 
of  their  Province,  that  in  case  New  Yorke  shall  be  iiu.uled  by  tin-  Fn-nch,  such  part  of  the 
Militia  of  East  Jersey  shall  be  sent  to  the  Assistance  of  New  Yorke  us  can  be  spared  without 
exposing  East  Jersey  to  a  descent  of  the  French  by  sea,  to  which  by  its  scituation  upon  large 
navigable  rivers,  it  lyes  very  open;  but  the  said  (ioveniour  ami  I'roprietois,  being  advised  by 
their  Councell  that  they  have  no  power  by  law  to  conipell  any  of  their  Militia  to  march  out  of 
the  I'roviiice  of  East  Jersey;  dare  not  engage  for  any  cerlaine  tiuota  to  assist  New  Yorke,  lest 
tluy  should  be  answerable  lor  all  the  ill  consetiueiices  that  may  attend  the  disappoinlnienl  of 

such  an  undertaking 

Dan.  t^.xi! 

By  the  Con u'ut  and  Order 

of  the  other  I'roprietors 


h4 


Proprietors  of   Went  Jfrney  to  Governor   Fktehvr. 


[Ncw-V.Tk  I'niu'n,  ill.  K   18] 


Sir. 


Eomlon  primo  June  l(i!l3 


D'Coxe  having  sold  us  his  interest  in  West  Jersey  and  together  with  the  land  the  hereditary 
government  tlu-reol ;  and  understanding  tlieir  Majesties  have  conferred  upon  you  the  governm' 
of  New  Yorke;  doe  think  ourselves  obliged  to  congratulate  \'  acceshion  to  that  hoii'''''  iinploy, 
and  account  ourselves  happy  in  having  soe  good  a  iieighbiiiir  whose  |inidence  and  integrity  will 
we  are  perswaded  secure  us  from  apprehensions  of  those  mean  artilices  [that]  have  been 
employed  by  preceeding  Oovernors  or  their  ministers  to  incroach  upon  our  just  right  and  U'gall 
priveliges. 

8ir  wee  shall  realye  manifest  our  respects  to  your  Excellency  upon  iicc'  of  your  personal 
virtues  and  \u\y  all  due  deference  to  the  carrecter  their  Majesties  have  giv»'n  you,  wliicl;  all 
persons  who  have  the  hapiness  to  know  you  assure  ihemscivcs  and  othci-s  you  will  worthily 
sustaine. 

We  have  ordered  all  persons  under  our  jurisdiction  to  be  assisting  to  you  in  promoting  the 
cainn"  H.:-f:'!-,!H'  in  c:(?e  of  gentTal  danger;  whiili  happeniiig  to  be  soe  eitraordir.iiry  an  t'-  ";•,!! 


LONDON  DOOUMKNTS  :     VIII. 


889 


(or  yo(ir  porsonnl  nssiHtinu'o  into  our  I'rovinoo,  \vw  linv(<  givi'ii  orilcrR  tlint  ihiriiig  your  Blay 
tlioro  you  luivo  tlu<  fhcif  rAmancI  of  nil  our  luililin. 

And  iiH  \vf«<  licliovc  all  llio  Nordi  ('ontincnl  in  Anu<rini  un-lcr  llii'ir  IMnjcNticM  uionI  iiiiH|iiciouH 
govt'rnuMil  will  I»o  licnclillod  by  (lie  liapiiy  inlliifncoH  of  your  good  i-oniluil,  iii  warr,  niul 
ailuiiuiHlralion  of  JuhIIcc  in  linic  of  |i<'aci' ;  k,  wim'  pnuuim'  ourmlvoH  in  pi-rliculur  as  boing 
your  inoro  iuiuioiliuUi  lU'iglibours  your  (rioutlly  aHHiHlaiu!o  and  advice.     Wfc  in(> 

Sir 
Your  Kxndb'ucyH  nuwl  obinliont  HarvanlH 

KuM.  llAUinON 
IV    IJAl  KNMAW 

Mimi).  AiiMoTT 


Indc 


Tbo  Copy  of  a  li-llrr  fVoni  llu\  IVopriclorH 
of  WoHt  .l»'rm>y  in  Anuirica  lo  CJoll.  FU'lclior 
rcceiviul  att  Di'td  tbo  7"' of. Juno  hl'iy. 

!{(•("'  IVoni  Coll.  FlclclitT  Croni 
Deal  '.»  June  [M'J.  willi  a  Irltcr 
wlirrcin  ln«  wiyN  be  bad  rcc''  tbo 
original  by  tlic  liandH  of  tbo  (iovt<rn' 
of  Now  JorHi'V 


John  'I'iiuin 
W"'  WnnrrMAN 
Dan.  I'oxiu 
Jamkn  S'  John 


Tn»tn(ctioihs  to  ihr   nrjiiitii  (lorrrrior  of    Wv.sf  ,/,r.tt'if, 

(Nil*  V.irk   l'«|i.r>,  III    l;    in  I 

InHtrucliouH  from  tbi>  (iovmi'  iiiid   j'ropricl"  of  WoHt  Jerm-y   (o   tbcir   Deputy 
(•oviTuour  I'onccriiiiig  tlic  Militia  of  tliat  IVoviiiec 

WiiKiiHAs  tbo   tirity  of   our  Hiiid    I'roviiico   in   Mmh   tiiiii'  of  war  di-jt'-ndM   next   to    tlio 

IVovidonco  of  Alminbty  (Jod  upon  a  well  rcffulnlcd  Militia  nnd  an  iininn  wilb  tin-  ni-iglilMiur 
Co'.onicN  for  tbi'ir  inuliial  delrnci' agaiiiHt  a  counnon  i-ni-iny  in  ( iim- of  an  iiiviiNion  iiwuic  upon 
any  of  tlu'in. — 

I  You  arc  tlifroforc  iiNmiono  iin  iIicmo  JuHtna-tionH  arrivo  forlbwitb  to  niiHc  the  militia  of  our 
rrovincc  to  lake  i-aic  tbnt  (licy  bavi-  good  anus  and  ammimition,  and  to  rxcrriMc  tlirm  ofti-u, 
tbat  tlicy  nuiy  be  fvport  at  tbo  uhc  of  tlieir  iinnN,  and  be  ready  to  loMreli  at  your  SiimmoiiM. 

a.  Tbat  wben  an  iuviiNioii  of  any  neigliboiir  Colony  Nball  reipnre  iiHHinlance  from  our 
Provinre,  you  Hball  take  <are  lo  Head  a  number  of  our  militia  proportionable  to  tbe  anHiNfaneo 
Hent  by  any  neigbour  Cobmy,  and  to  retain  Hiieb  number  of  our  militia  at  limne  aw  may  bo 
sullicieiit  to  prenerve  our  own  {•rovince  in  ea«e  of  a  desrent  made  upmi  it  by  ncn,  to  wbleb  by 
itR  nrituiition  upon  navigablo  riverH  it  lyen  miuli  expimed. 

•i,  TiiHl  whon  ftiiy  part  of  our  Miliiiii  march  into  a  neighbour  Provinco  in  raim  ol  nny  InvaBlon 


Ets'", 


840 


NEW-YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


you  comand  them  yourself,  or  put  them  under  the  immediate  command  of  some  other  Officera, 
inhabitants  of  West  Jersey,  subject  to  the  Govern'  of  the  Province  into  which  they  shall 
march ;  unless  iW::  Maj""  Govern'  of  New  York  witli  his  ibrces,  shall  be  there.  la  such  case 
you  are  to  observe  the  orders  of  their  Maj""  Governo"'  of  New  York  during  his  stay. 

4.  You  are  likewise  forthwith  to  call  a  Generall  Assembly  of  the  said  I'rovince  to  concert 
such  further  measures  as  may  be  found  necessary  for  the  better  preservation  thereof  and  in 
perticular  to  raise  a  fund  for  the  maintenance  of  sucii  part  of  the  INlilitiu  as  shall  be  ordered  to 
march  into  any  neighbour  Colony  where  tiie  invabion  of  our  eniniies  shall  require  their 
assistance. 

[Similar  iustructions,  mutalit  mutaiidit,  were  given  by  the  Proprietors  of  East  Jersey  to  Colonel  Andrew  Ilamiltun,  tlioir 
Governor  there.  E.  17.— J.  R.  B.] 


-^■—  ♦  «i  » 


w 


Wt 


ProjMhsition^  of  the  Cominamla'-in-Chirf  io  the  Five  J^^ations. 

[Hoard  of  Trade  Tiipers,  Non-York,  Ilf.] 

Propositions  made  by  the  Ilonb''  Major  Rich''  Ingolde.sl)y,  Commander  in  Ciieife 
of  Their  Majesties  Province  of  New  York  to  tim  Sachims  of  the  Five 
Nations  or  Cantons  Westward,  viz'  tiu'  Maquaes,  Oneydes,  Onnomhiges, 
Cayouges,  &  Simu-kes,  in  the  fitly  Hall  of  Albany  the  si.\th  day  of  Juiu' 
in  the  I'liurlh  yeare  of  their  Majesties  l{,eigne  Annoij  l)ni  H>'.)2. 


Present — The  Commander  in  Clieife 
Major  Peter  Schuyler 
James  Graham  Kstj:  Att:  Gen 
Dirck  Wessells  Recorder. 
Capt"  Schaick, 


Evert  Banker, 
John  Bleeker, 
John  Lansing, 
(.ierritt  Ityerse, 
John  Abecl.  Aldennen. 


Brethren.  I  am  conu^  hither  to  manifest  tiie  good  allectiou  I  have  for  the  Brethren  and 
likewi.se  to  view  the  posture  of  tills  place,  that  I  may  tak»?  ellfctiial  care  to  secure  it  from  the 
designes  of  the  Enemy,  having  for  that  pur|)08e  ordered  considerable  forces  heither  that  tlm 
Brethren  may  perceive  with  what  vigour  and  Zeal  1  prosecute  the  warr  against  liu'ir  as  well 
ah  our  inveterate  and  irreconciliable  Enemyes. 

You  are  not  insensible  of  tlu'  contract  aiui  agreement  which  was  made  last  year  witii 
the  late  Gov'  and  the  J5rethren  of  tlu;  Five  Nations  hi  this  house  about  an  expedition  to 
Cnnida,  which  was  great  charge  to  us  and  soe  farr  successful,  that  it  prevented  the  Enemye's 
march  into  Brethren's  C^ounlry,  who  were  then  ready  to  invade  lliein  if  the  courage  of  our 
Men  had  not  diverted,  in  which  engagement  we  lost  several  Men,  which  we  must  blame  the 
Brethren  for,  in  not  performing  their  promise  in  sending  the  Indiana  of  the  four  upper  Nations 
down  C^adaracqui  Ifiver  to  meet  our  peo|)le  at  i'rarie  de  Mag<lalena,  soe  that  instead  of  being 
eight  or  nine  hundred,  we  were  forced  to  engage  the  Kueniy  with  two  hundred  and  lilly  ;  for 
the  future  you  are  therefore  to  perlbrme  whatever  contract  or  agreem'  you  nuike  with  us. 


I  am  truly  trreivei' 


I  I, 


,l„r..l 


wl    ll. 


B"  ■ 


os«>  thf  Brethren  had  last  winter  at  (.'adaracqui 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    VIH. 


841 


but  (It  the  same  tiino  immt  toll  tlio  Brothrcn  that  it  was  thoir  own  fault,  for  I.ad  tl.ov  proccod,.,! 
with  that  number  of  men  they  earryed  with  them  to  Cadarucqui  and  not  delay  the  time  bo 
long  wiierehy  the  Knemy  got  advertisement  of  their  coming  they  would  not  only  have  Hecured 
themselves  but  distroyed  all  the  party  of  the  Enemy  that  surpri/.ed  the  small  number  of  Men 
the  Brethren  sent. 

1  must  tlierefore  exhort  the  Brethren  that  ibr  the  future  they  he  more  enrefull  nnd 
expeditious  and  that  siuco  the  Ilrethr.-i  are  sensible  thev  have  to  doe  with  a  diligent  Knemy 
It  IS  of  the  greatest  import  to  them  Ihat  can  be  to  watch  the  Knemys  motion;.,  and  at  all  times 
to  be  m  such  a  ].ostur..  (hat  the  r.nemy  may  take  no  advantage  but  on  the  contrary  the 
Brethren  shoul.l  soe  pursue  and  alarme  them  in  their  owne  Country  that  they  might  not  Jiave 
a  hole  to  creep  in.  ■'       °    . 

I  Jiavi!  thoughts,  soe  soon  as  the  rest  of  the  Forces  doth  come  up  to  garrison  again  the  two 
Out-posts  of  the  halfe  Moon  and  Canastaguione  as  I  have  alivady  Schenectady,  that  we  may 
have  bcouts  abroad  every  day  for  th.'  securing  of  the  people  for  it  is  a  shame,  that  such  small 
partyes  of  the  Enemy  sent,  should  doe  that  hurt  to  us  and  the  Brethren,  as  to  kill  iuul  take 
our  people  captive,  soe  neere  the  Towne  and  the  Brethren  soe  ncr  their  Castles;  how  the 
Brethren  comes  to  neglect  soe  great  a  point  in  warr  as  to  have  Scouts  continually  ranging 
neere  the  Lake  to  watch  the  Enemy s  motion,  1  know  not,  but  were  our  Christians  soe  well 
acquainted  and  accustomed  to  the  woods  as  the  Brethren  are,  there  should  not  be  a  day  but  I 
would  have  scouts  ai)road  to  dislroy  that  course  of  the  Enemyes  and  I  hope  the  Hrethren  will 
be  so  caretull  in  this  point,  that  upon  the  least  motion  of  the  Enemy,  upon  this  side  of  the 
Eake,  1  may  have  timely  notice,  that  the  Enemy  may  have  no  advantage  agains  us  by  surprize, 
and  siiKv  the  Enemy  has  showed  us  the  way,  must  desire  the  Brethren  to  send  partys  continually 
mlo  the  Knemys  Country,  to  k.  ..p  them  in  alarm  and  to  revenge  the  hurt  lately  done  us. 

I  also  und.^rstaud  that  the  Enemy  lias  not  forgot  their  old  tricks  but  Lnd.-avour  by  spreading 
of  false  Reports  amongst  the  Hivthn-n  as  if  tlicy  were  inclined  to  a  peace,  which  is  nothing 
but  their  cl.lartilice  thinking  thereby  to  lull  the  Brethren  asleep  and  to  riiiiie  mid  distroy 
them  at  once,  when  they  have  peace  in  (heir  mouths  they  have  warr  in  their  hearts  as  all  their 
former  dealings  with  the  ]Jretlir.-n  sulliciently  wilnesse  and  the  late  crueltyes  to  the  Brethren 
are  so  fresh  in  our  memoiy.'s  that  1  need  only  t.'ll  you  that  greater  perlidiousi.esse  was  never 
acted  by  Men  than  they  did,  to  the  Brethren  last  winter,  when  after  quarter  giv.'n  they 
niur<lcivd  the  Mreihren  against  the  Laws  of  warr  and  Nations  by  which  the  Brethren  may  see 
what  credit  is  lo  be  given  to  such  Enemyes. 

it  is  ail  our  Interest  to  prosecute  this  warr  against  the  French  which  W(>  are  now  engaged 
into  and  you  s.m-  how  (i.rward  we  are  that  we  neither  grudge  the  .-xpeiice  nor  the  blood  that  is 
iniployed  against  the  Br.'threns  Enemyes  and  it  is  in  vain  to  think  of  anv  cessation  much 
lesseof  a  peace  so  long  as  the  Kings  at  home  doe  warr;  1  must  thcrcfoie  desire  you  to 
awaken  your  courage  and  lose  no  opportunity  in  ivvenging  the  blood  we  have  lately  lost  we 
having  dispatched  already  some  forces  by  sea  to  aiioy  them  that  way,  soe  that  thev  may  have 
noe  rest  until  they  are  in  their  graves. 

Our  Brethnm  in  \iigii,ia  are  very  ready  lo  assist  us  and  only  want  onh'rs  from  our  great 
King  and  (iueene  at  home  for  'he  doing  of  ii  which  is  daily  exp.'cted  ;  in  the  mean  time  they 
have  desired  us  to  acquaiul  ihe  |{ietlireii  that  they  will  ever  maiiitaine  that  Cliaiiie  of  Covenant 
between  the  IJreihien  and  them,  and  desire  that  the  Bicthicn  would  now  renew  the  said 
Covenant  anil  r<.!!t!MM,.  !ii!!!='  isi  keeping  the  Hiuiie. 
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We  lioiir,  two  liuliaiis,  a  Siiiueke  and  ii  Maquasse  wlio  wore  prisoiiois  amongst  \\w 
Diouondadees  are  stnit  home  and  bring  news,  that  tliat  Nation  lialli  denyi'd  the  (iov'  of  Canidu 
to  joyne  with  tiio  French  against  the  Sinr.ekes,  for  tliat  tliey  had  been  (h-unk  in  their 
understandings  hitherto  but  were  now  better  informed  and  wouhl  not  nu-tldie  witli  the  warr 
against tlie  Brethren,  hut  tin?  Freueli  miglit  proeeed  if  tluiy  would;  if  this  l)e  true,  we  (U-sire 
tiiat  all  nu'anes  may  be  used  to  make  peace  with  that  Nation  which  will  nmch  weaken  tlio 
French  &  strengthen  the  Brethren  and  be  of  good  service  for  tliis  (iovern'  in  which  ailiiir  wo 
will  joyne  and  contril)Ute  lor  your  peace  and  security. 

Was  given  to  the  said  Five  Nations: 

S.  pieces  of  Dutlells 100"'  Powder,  —  700"'  lead —  lo  doz  :  stockings  —  (i  grosse  of  pipes  — 

100'-'  Tobacco — 72  shirts — 100  loaves  bread — "lO  Callous  Kuniiu  in  'jri  Uunletta — I  Ox. 
•2.  barrels  iieer. 

Besides  presents  given  to  the  Sachems  privately. 


I*!? 


Axswiiii  of  the  Five  Nations  of  Indians  called:  the  Maipiaes,  Oiicydes, 
Onnondages  Cayouges  and  Simu'kes,  to  the  lion'''"' Major  J{ich''  Ingoldesby 
Commander  in  Cheife  of  their  Majesties  I'rovince  of  New  Vorke  alt  the 
Citty  Hall  of  Albany  the  sixth  day  of  June  10',):.'. 

Oheda  the  cheife  Sachem  of  Oiu-yde,  .Speaker, 

Brother  Corlaer;  We  the  Saciiems  of  the  Five  Nations,  have  with  great  attention  heard 
Corlaer  speake  and  have  noticed  well,  what  has  been  said,  an<l  we  desire  you  to  note  this  our 
observation  intending  to  make  a  short  reciteall  thereof  and  then  nuike  our  answer  thereunto  in 
order. 

1.  We  heartily  thank  Corlaer  for  his  presence  at  this  place  to  view  tlu'  strength  thereof,  niul 
likewise  for  the  forces  he  brought  along  with  him  and  alsoe  for  his  resolution  to  garrison  the 
Half  Moon  aiul  Cannastagioius  when  the  other  forces  conu>  as  he  hath  already  done  lo 
Schenectady  and  doe  give  three  Beavers  and  a  Belt  of  wampum. 

2.  And  as  tor  the  Contract  and  agreeuu-nt  that  was  made  last  year  between  the  late  (.'o.-ern'' 
and  us  relating  to  our  assisting  with  a  Ibrce  to  joyne  with  you  in  your  expedition  to  Cauida 
wherein  you  say  you  lost  some  of  your  men,  which  wo  expect  cannot  be  imputed  to  our  neglect, 
nor  can  you  justly  blanu'  us  for  it  since  it  was  (Jod's  will  and  providence  that  hath  so  ordered 
it,  therefore  doe  not  let  us  accuse  one  another  iu  this  matter,  such  practices  luit  savouring  well 
among  Friends  —  tiiis  being  an  unnecessary  check,  give  nothing  to  this  proposition. 

:}.  Brother  Corlaer.  Be  you  therefore  satisfyed  iu  the  losse  of  your  Men  at  Canida  siuco 
yon  speak  oidy  of  the  losse  of  the  Christians  ami  take  no  notice  of  the  losse  of  our  brethren 
the  Maquaea  who  were  killed  at  that  time,  we  wo\dd  have  been  here  ere  now  lo  condole  the 
death  of  your  nu-n  but  the  warr  imployed  us  soe  at  home  in  our  own  country,  that  we  could 
not  be  spared  to  come  abroad.     Doe  give  •)  Jieavers,  'I.  Otters  &  I.  Belt. 

4.  Brother  Corlaer.  We  are  all  subjects  of  our  great  King  and  Queen,  and  are  all  one  heart 
one  Blood,  on  interest  and  all  engaged  in  one  Warr;  we  Iherelbre  desire  that  you  may  take 
care  that  we  doe  iK>t  want  Amnumition,  since  we  are  engaged  in  and  doe  continue  the  warr 
for  your  sakes  ami  for  your  interests  and  avoid  the  makeiiig  of  a  peace,  whicii  we  could  doe 
very  advantageously;  let  us  then  imt  want  amnumition  and  otlii'r  necessurys  during  this 
warr.  for  wi'  denend  thereon,     cive  10  Beavers 


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r>.  You  It'll  US,  llml  \vi>  uiiiHt  not  fX|)t>cl  nny  |tciic.(  willi  Ciuiidii  son  lon^  iis  llii'  Kinirs  iiic  nl 
warr  in  Kuroi.c  ;  Uroliicr  (!oiliu«r,  lliiit.  you  iiniy  ii.'rci'ivo  \vi(li  wliiil,  iilU'ciion  wv  t'<|MiUH.> 
(!orlaci-s  iiilcrfsl  tind  liow  ciisily  we  iin-  ii-dd  by  liini  iigiuiisl  our  own  lulviiutiigc,  wlio  rnu  lie 
tlu'  only  loosors  \>y  Iho  couliuuMMCf  of  llic  warr,  we  now  lay  all  llicso  lluiiiglils  aside  and  tidl 
you,  that  wo  arc  glad  to  hear  you  say  soc  and  h.'arlily  tiuink  you  for  that  oxprc'ssion  ;  wr  jiyn.- 
with  you  in  that  r.-solution,  hopfiug  to  he  fully  rcvcnjjed,  having  lost  uuniy  of  our  people;  wo 
will  therefore  prosecute  the  warr,  with  all  iaui;;inahle  vigour,  and  doe  now  pray  you  to  doe  the 
sanu',  for  you  are  strong,  have  unniy  people,  and  a  great  King  who  is  idile  to  hold  it  out ;  we 
deeliut^  daily  having  lost  many  of  our  peophj  in  this  warr,  yet  we  will  doo  our  outmost 
endeavour  to  destroy  the  Kuemy,  we  cannot  hut  admire,  that  since  our  great  King  is  so 
iuveterato  ag"  (Uir  irrecoucilahle  Kru-my  tlie  I'reiU'h,  that  the  powder  is  here  so  dear  and  sue 
small  a  (piantity  sold  for  a  Meaver.  Our  circumstance  is  such  that  we  never  had  greater 
occasion  for  powder  and  lesse  ahh?  to  pnrchiise  it  mnl  all  this  hecause  we  have  not  liuu'  to  hunt 
for  tho  warr,  yet  it  cannot  he  wanted  and  hope  souu'  earn  will  ho  taken  to  remedy  this.  giv(! 
eight  reavers. 

0.  Vou  desire  us  to  s<>cure  the  Frontiers  here  &  to  goe  into  the  Kneinys  (Ninnlry  and  ki'ep 
them  in  a  constant  alarm,  that  they  may  not  have  a  hole  lo  creep  in,  and  never  to  he  at  rest 

until  they   he  in  their  graves.     We  the  JMve  Nations  doe  goe  forlhwilli   and   will  i y   the 

Kneuiy  in  their  (Jouutry,  hut  yon  doe  not  tell  us  that  you  will  send  any  of  your  peopl.;  along 
with  us.     give  s  heavers. 

7.  You  toll  im  that  our  Itrethreu  in  \irginia  are  willing  and  ready  to  assist  us  In  this  general 

war,  hut  only  stiiys  for  orders  fnnn  our  (ireal    King  and  (iue( id  also  that  they  do(i  now 

renew  the  Covenant  Cliaine  wilh  us.  We  the  Five  Nations  called  jMatpiaeH,  Oneydes, 
Onnondages,  Cayouges  and  Simu'kes,  doe  now  renew  that  silver  chaine  of  friendship  we  have 
wilh  our  lirelhren  of  \irginia  and  shall  keep  that  same  iuviolahle  sue  long  as  the  sun  shines 
in  the  lirmauu'nl,  and  we  do.;  expect  siiK'c  that  we  are  l]relhreu  linked  together  in  one  Chaine, 
that  they  will  lake  eirectual  care  and  semi  assistain'o  to  this  place  in  this  lime  of  exlreamily, 
when  there  is  so  nnu'h  occasion  (hr  it,  and  we  doe  m)t  douhl  hnl  our  great  King  ami  Unvni 
will  dispatch  orders  for  that  purpose,     doe  give  leu  Heavers. 

Hode  the  (,'heife  Sad of  the  Macpiaes  rose  up  and  said  : 

Rut  Mrolher  (Jorlaer,  wo  are  strangely  surprised  that  anmngst  ail  om-  llrethreu  the  snhjects 

of  our  (Jreat  Kiugand  (^1 i  ami  fonncrly  linked  in  the  sa:m'  Chaine  of  Covenant  with   ns. 

there  is  nom;  hut  our  Jtrethren  in  Virginia,  that  oIUms  their  helping  hand  in  this  time  of  Warr, 
that  the  two  great  Kings  in  Kurope  are  engaged  in.  I'ray  Corlaer  what  \h  tint  nnitter,  how 
comeN  Maryland,  D.daware  Ifiver  and  New  Knglaud  to  h-  disengaged  from  this  warr,  since 
you  have  always  told  ns  they  were  our  lirelhren  and  Kuhjecls  to  our  great  King,  p'  case  our 
great  King  Hold  them,  (M- have  they  fallen  fr.an  their  ohedieuce,  or  doe  they  draw  their  arm 
out  of  the  Covenant  ••liaine,  or  does  the  (Ireat  King  in  Kurope  connnaud  that  the  iv.w  suhjeclH 
which  he  has  in  this  I'rov'"  shall  .ady  wage  and  maiutaiue  the  warr  against  the  Krencii  ;  pray 
discover  to  us  this  mistery;  for  how  <-an  tln-y  and  we  he  llrethren  ma!  not  he  of  (am  family, 
mal  how  can  they  and  we  h.' suhjects  to  our  great  King  ami  (incu,  and  nol  engaged  in  the 
same  warr  and  render  (he  same  ohe<lience,  and  how  can  they  and  we  have  hut  ,mr  heart  and 
hlood  and  one  interest  and  not  have  the  sanm  thoughts;  how  conu's  the  Kuemy  to  hurn  the 
Towns  and  dratroy  the  p.oide  in  N'ew  Kngland   and   they  make  no  resisti  n.e,  and  how  comi's 


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our  groat  King  and  Queen  to  make  wnrr  and  will  not  distroy  liis  Enemy,  wlion  it  is  soo  easy 
when  the  Brethren  were  united ;  let  them  Corlaer  acquaint  our  Great  King  and  (iueen,  that  if 
he  has  a  miiide  to  conquer  hia  Enemy,  he  is  only  to  command  all  his  suhjocts  that  wero 
formerly  linked  into  the  same  chaine  of  Covenant  with  us  to  unite  to  prosecute  the  warr,  and 
then  it  will  not  take  a  dayes  time  to  root  out  the  French  from  this  Land  of  America,  (^omo 
then  and  wo  will  show  you  the  way  to  overcome,    doe  give  two  Belts  of  Wampum. 

Then  Oheda  the  Oueydo  Sachem  rose  up  and  said. 

8.  You  warned  us  just  now  of  the  desceit  and  treachery  of  tlic  French  who  would  prohahly 
insinuate  a  peace  with  us,  hut  Brctiircn,  you  need  not  fear  us,  we  will  never  hearken  to  them 
hut  we  must  declare  that  wc  have  not  hceu  without  our  jcalousycs  of  your  being  iucliiu'd  to  a 
peace,  the  French  having  often  spread  abroad  such  reports  as  if  he  had  concluded  tiu-  nuitter 
with  you,  but  we  see  it  is  only  their  i)()licy  to  raise  jealousyes  among  ourselves,  whicli  wt- 
never  designe  to  regard  any  more,  therefore  rest  satislied  in  that  particular  wc  will  not  trust 
them,  hut  tight  them  so  long  as  we  live.     (!ave  a  Belt  of  Wampum. 

0.  We  renew  the  old  Covenant  aiul  ])laMt  the  Tree  of  welfare  and  friendship,  wh'ch  we 
desire  may  grow  and  thrive  and  spread  itself  beyond  Canida.     Give  a  Belt  of  Wampum. 

10.  We  doe  keepe  this  house  where  all  matters  of  import  are  transacted  clean,  that  is  that 
our  old  friendship  nu\y  endure  forever.     Ciive  live  Otters. 

11.  We  return  you  iiearty  ihiuiks  for  the  presents  &  for  the  powder  and  lead  given  us,  b)it 
what  shall  we  do  with  it  without  guuns?  it  will  not  kill  the  Enemy  by  throwing  it  at  them, 
with  our  hands.  We  were  used  to  have  gunns  in  former  times;  it  is  lu)  wonder,  the  Gov''  of 
Canida  gains  upon  us,  for  he  supplyes  his  liulians,  both,  with  guims,  powder  and  lead,  and  all 
other  necessaryes  plentifully,     give  5  Otters. 

lil.  Concerning  the  Diouondadees,'  st'ttiugtwo  liulians  at  liberty  and  their  iucliualions  to 
peace,  its  true  there  are  two  Indians  come,  one  a  Siiuu-ke,  the  other  an  Indian  to  whom  lie 
was  given,  both  came  hut  not  with  the  advice  of  the  Sachems  of  the  Nation  but  (uily  a 
particular  thing  done  by  the  Dionoudadee  to  whom  the  Sinneke  was  given,  and  you  nuiy  be 
assured  soe  soon  as  we  have  the  ()|)portunity  to  make  an  honourable  peace  with  that  Nation, 
we  will  inihrace  it.     Give  a  Belt  of  W'auip : 

l;J.  We  desire  the  blacksmith's  Anvill  that  is  at  t)nondage  may  reniaine  there,  and  that 
there  may  be  a  Smith  permitted  to  goe  and  live  there  for  tlu;  mending  of  our  arms,  and  not  to 
goe  away  againe  so  soon  as  they  have  Traded,  as  the  other  Smith  did.  give  9  nuitters,^  I. 
Fisher.  1  Ilespan'  and  two  drest  deer  skinns. 

11.  Brother  Corlaer,  We  desire  you  to  take  care  of  our  Interpreter,  that  she  nuiy  have  a 
sufliciei  t  maintenance,  she  is  our  mouth,  and  takes  great  care  to  give  you  the  true  sence  of  our 
mean'  ■  ^,  for  if  we  should  want  her,  it  would  cause  a  great  confusion.     Give  her  two  Be-ivcrs. 

Itou'    LlVXNaSTONE 

a  true  copy 

M.  Clarkson  Secretary. 


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*  i.  e.  Mart«n«. 


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R4r> 


C'(mn)<im/t't'-iti'( f/uW  to  the  />ii/„   of  liolton. 

[Niw-Vorli  l'ii|ii.n<.  III.  r.  ij. ) 

Kort  William  Ilmiry 
JMuy  It  pli'nso  Your  Omen 

'I'liis  conies  ii<MM)iii|mii>inf,'  copirs  of  all  my  foiiiicr  Iri'H  to  Yo''  Cnic-  hIiic*  my  liiHt  of  L'S"' 
of  April  lust  notliiiiK  new  lias  occiirro.i  Iml  llial  I  liavo  l.i>.-ii  ohlim-.l  to  go  in  person  lo  All.any 
with  the  readyest  of  the  Militia  upon  an  iilar.ii  IVoiii  the  Kreiich  where  I  remained  al.oiit  a 
moiilli  and  put  all  things  there  in  as  good  a  postiiro  of  defence  as  tiie  small  forces  there  would 

|)erniiu  upon  fnrther  discovery  I  returned  to  jNew  Yorlu"  wli.-re  I  t  the  news  of  what  hath 

happened  o;  claino.u-  mid  stir  by  the  fugitive  relations  of  Leisler  I  am  sorry  for  the  tnmiile 
given  to  yoMJraeeon  my  account  and  valuo  W  (J races  FriendHhip  therein  above  anything 
that  1  shall  ever  he  able  to  recompense  in  this  world  it  is  agreeable  lo  llmt  goodnesse  and 
aHeetiou  which  I  allwayes  fonnd  Vo'  (irace  to  favour  me  wilhall.  1  must  begg  Vo' (J races 
pardon  to  heliev.^  that  their  Mat""  and  Conncil  must  needs  bo  sensible  of  the  gnillinesse  of 
those  rogues,  If  it  were  possible  lor  their  Mat''"  at  that  dislauco  to  view  the  op|)ression  and 
allliction  that  many  good  protestant  /iimilys  groan  under  in  this  Country  without  any  hopes  of 
satisfaction  all  occasioned  by  tlu^  harbarityes  of  that  traitonr  and  bis  followers  they  wonhl 
•piickly  order  their  Kstates  &  forleitnres  to  goe  for  their  reli(if  from  the  arrivall  of  (iovernonr 
yionghter  until  bis  death  1  mtulled  with  nothing  ahovti  the  private  station  of  my  Company 
saving  my  being  one  of  th«  last  of  the  Commission  for  the  trial  and  condemnation  of  Leisler 
mid  since  (.'ovurn' Slougbters  death  liavo  behaved  with  all  the  moderation  imaginabh-  have 
meddled  with  nothing  lesse  or  more  concerning  the  prisoners  but  have  ••ndeavoiired  and 
have  ill  a  great  measure  ellecled  a  com|)osition  and  oblivion  of  the  former  heats  and 
misunderstandiiigs  amongst  the  ignorant  wiiatever  tli.^  have  falsely  alle<lged  against  mo 
which  every  one  here  can  witiiesso. 

May  it  please  Your  C!race 

I  must  begg  leave  to  acquaint  you  that  since  my  coming  out  of  V.ngland  I  have  not  bad  oim 
farthing  of  my  pay  there  was  .£1,100  sent  over  to  (iovernonr  Slonghter  to  pay  the  two 
Companys  which  he  hath  wholly  converted  to  his  own  use  and  t')0()  was  advanced  to  him  by 
our  agent  in  KnglamI  to  help  him  out  for  which  I  h-ani  he  now  slopps  our  pay  every  thing 
here  is  a  Centie  dearer  then  in  KnglamI  soe  that  1  iiiiist  leave  the  place  or  starve  since  tbo 
Government  is  disposed  to  another,  I  am  not  olfended  at  their  Ma"-  pleasure  nor  shall  I  count 
my  life  too  di'ar  to  ex|)end  in  their  service  in  the  meanest  station  whatsoever  but  V(/ <  Irace 
knows  what  1  have  suirered  for  their  Ma"-'  and  how  faithfully  I  have  served  them  in  llollmid 
and  Ireland  and  in  a  higher  <piality  being  a  field  otlicer. 

I  must  therefore  beg  Yo"-  Craic's  patronage  and  assistance  in  something  that  Yo'  (Iraci!  will 
find  for  my  advantage  havc^  noo  other  depemhmcc;  then  Your  Crace's  favour  which  I  will  never 
forfeit!!  while  T  live  and  believe  it  snllicieiit  if  I  cannot  at  least  be  appointi'd  r.ientenant 
(iovernonr  upon  tliti  arrival  of  the  new  (iovernonr  I  must  begg  liberty  to  leave  this  placi-  I  will 
choose  rather  to  serve  their  Ma""  anywhere  else  in  the  meanest  station  than  that  the  peophi 


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In'ro  .should  soo  me  cxixisod  win)  lu'o  itoiuTiilly  my  wi'll  wisliiTs  nntl  Know  the  goiiil  .Morvico  I 
Imvo  done  tlioir  Ma'"*  in  this  (\>iiiitiy  I  nIihU  not  wfiiry  Vo'  tJiiuc  with  a  mulliliitl»<  of  wonlH 
but  with  my  prayers  lor  \o'  (irate  taki<  louvc  to  write  myscll' 

Your  Oruce's  most  drvoli'il 
most  ol)ligt'd  huiuhlc  and  ohmijuious  servant 

Klcii:    iNdnl.lisMY. 


(ioiYi-nor   Fl,t,'li,r  to   Mr.   lihithwiUft. 

I  N.'«.Y..rV   KiUrli'.,  111.  I] 

York  ii\  America  10"'  Si-pl  ICMv' 
Sir, 

On  Tuesday  the  twenty  eiijlil  of  August  I  arrived  in  the  Wolt"  atl  Sandy  I'oiul, 
YorVth" will" r      on  Monday  Kveninu;  drnpt  Anelior  under  the  Tort,  and  'riiesday  the  thirtieth  hy 

eight  in  the  Miu-uinj;  was  reeeiveil  on  slioar  hy  llu>  ("ouueiil  Major  Alilerineii 
and  other  Majestratos  of  the  plaee,  the  Miiitiii  in  Arms  and  other  usmdl  Order  Ceiemony  of 
Aeclamations  and  Kirinij  vS:e  being  lirst  eouiliieted  to  the  Kort,  the  ("ouueiil  ('hauiher  was  sell 
open  and   their  Majesties   Letters   I'litents  read   M"'   riiilliiis  and  the  rest  of  the  Coiineiil  did 

administer  to  them  severally,  then  wee  proceeded  in  the  like  Order  to  the 
riii.iwu-.i  hi«  Citiv  hall,  where  tiie   Letters   i'atents  were  again   rnblish''  which  was  followed 

t'omi^-*!!  llu'  "Hint*  -  '^ 

''">  'villi   til,,  lil;,.  t'oremouy  of  Acclamations  and  liriiig,   my   lirst   hnsiiiess  was  to 

perform  their  Majesties  special  commands  concerning  the  prisoners  iVc 

I  found  that  Assemhly  called  hy  (ioV  Slaughter  sitting  to  provide  for  Albany 
next  Winter  which  1  did  till  they  made  and  l'".ud,  to  gain  lime  and  then  dissolved 
them.  1  found  the  {{evenue  vi'iy  much  indebted.  Sever"  Sums  of  money  taken 
upon  the  personal!  Credit  of  the  Councillors  iitt  ten  per  Cent  interest  to  servo 
a  turn  the  Trade  is  much  decayed  the  Inhabilaiils  ( ieiierally  discouraged  ami 
wearied  witii  the  sujiport  of  .Mbany,  which  is  realy  most  iinjiislly  left  on  llu'ir  SlioiildeiM  whilst 
their  Neighbours  on  both  siihs,  once  a  part  of  themselves  are  alt  large,  which  I  am  ('onlident  Ih 
the  only  cause  of  all  our  Complaints  w  hilst  we  have  the  burthen  they  have  the  Trade  and 
prolilt,  which  will  draw  people  aller  it  when  the  other  drixes  lliem.  Taxes  and  di'tachmenlH 
following  one  upon  another,     the  remaining  i)art  are  lell  to  bear  the  whole  hunlen. 

1  have  called  a  new  .Assembly  to  get  the  Heveime  out  of  Debt,  but  am  much 
discouraged  by  the  slowm-ss  of  the  coining  in  of  the  liirnwr  taxes,  the  lirst 
whereof  not  yet  paid,  I  have  issued  out  my  warrants  for  th(>  raynieni  of  the 
Arrearages  that  those  who  have  served  and  .subsisted  the  forces  at  .Mbany  may  have  somewhat 
to  till  llieir  hands  again  and  save  our  Credit!. 
,„,     ,,  S' if  their  Miiieslies  tloni   taki-  some  care  to  ease  this   l'ro\ince,  I   cannot  tell 

Thi'  n.l.lri-w  of  llio  ■' 

i,'i'Imim..*^^^^^^^^         what  will   become  of  i(t  nor  where  to  liiid   my  own  Sallary.     How  Hum  rroviiico 

ill« iw»\'ih?un'- "      !■■<    tliniinisird    and    impaired    will    appear    in    an    Address  of   the    Coiincill    and 

Hepresentatives  to   their  .Majesties.     The  sciliuilion   of  the    Kiver  Canada  from 

North  Kast  to  South  West  bath  nuulu  in  the  Frontier  lo  cover  Virginia  and  .Maryland  and  wiiy 


'rill'  lIi'M'Hui'  In- 
tlt-l.titl  .V  iMiiiu'y 
Itikt'ii   ution  llii. 
IHirsnimll  CrxHltl 
or  Iho  C,>lliii.t.|iirs 


A  now  .Vui'ltiMy 

.•nllwl. 

Till'  PirtHor  Tuxi's 

tiol  vol  piiiil 


I.UNItON    |)(»CIIMI':N  TSi     Vlll. 


hi; 


tlicv  iii'o  I'Ai'UNt'il  iViiiii  iMir  AnnIhIiiihk  I  I'liiniiit  lliiiik  iiiiIi'mm  il  lii<  llui  wiiiil  nl  Inii'  ihliunuilloti 
or  llio  Miilliplicily  111  lUlu'i-  \vt'if;lily  AllliiiM  mIium'  iIiomo  CnliihyH  mo  Iml  iiiio  mI('|i  luillu'r 
I'oniiivi'il  Irnin  lliiil  ( 'oloiiy  liy  w  Ituli  l''.\  iilciilly  iIiii'iiIiin  iin,  niiil  llii'  Itinciiur  ol  |Ih>  ( 'iiiw  ii  ho 
itiMU'lv  I'oiti'iM'iinl     I  am 

Your  inoHl  liiimlilo  I'liilliriill  A" 

lti:.\.i,\.MIiN    l''l.tMrii(i:ii 


(ii>Vi  I'ltitr    h'litiliii'  to  till     l\itrl  III'  ,\'<i/tiih/fi,n 


{•  I 


I  N.'»    \..ll.    1:11111.'.,   Ill    »il   I 

'New  NoiK   Id"'  ,Si'iili'iiilii'i'  Klll'J. 
My  I, .in! 

I  inn  yd  in  |Im<  (liiikc  mm  |o  iIic  I'lM'lii'nliir  » 'iiriniiHlunrrN  oT  IIiIm  rmvinci',  on  lli«  .'III"' of 
An^iiMl  I  liiiult'il  iinil  llii'lr  Miij<<nIu'n  CoiinniHNion  wiin  ruliliMJii'il,  with  .'\|i|M<iii'inin<  ol  mm  iniiili 
.loy  mill  iiH  loiiil  ArrliimiilidtiH  iih  could  lio  I''.\|iiohiii'iI, 

'I'lio  two  pmlii'M  Nci'iu  iin|ilm'iilil«  miil  IIiomo  who  Niilli'ii'd  liy  Iho  violciii'o  ol'  l.t'Hlii'r  mo 
Muiiig  llioNo  wim  iii'lod  liy  IiIh  ( 'oiiimiMMioii  In  llioii'  |ii'tijiidi('i<,  im  iin|ii'lNoulnK  or  rort'ciii^  iiwiiy 
llirii'  (Joods  '!iiM  invctli'riH'y  on  liolli  hidi'N  vvciiIu'Iih  iim  very  uiiii'h,  iiiul  olinliiirlM  llicir 
^^MJ"  Service.      I    liiive   in  oiiedieiice   to    Iter    MiijcHlieM  ( Nmimmiil   in   ('ounrill  dinciim/^cd   nil 

Kecogni/rimce  liiKell  on   llie  Mcore  of  LeiNler  mid  MUper led  nil  |ii'oc liuf^M,      >  e|    ihe    I'eiMoiiH 

wlio  were  real   SuHereiH  liy  tliiil  violence  do  liiiiig  llieir  AcIioiih  iiI    I, aw,  mid  iinleHN  a  rmdoti 

will  come  over,  I  doiihl  tliey  will   Noe  weaken  each   oilier,  Ihal  wee    niiiy  hecoliie  a  I'rey  I ir 

I'aieiiiyH. 

I  lilld  Ihe  |ieo|ile  (ieiiei'aly  very  I'lior  mid  Ihe  ( loveiiinielll  niiich  in  dclil,  occiiMioned  li\  Iim 
iniNinitnaKemenl  oriliiwe  who  have  J'lxerciHed  Ihe  Kiii^N  I'ower,  mid  Ihe  iieccMNily  of  Cmryin^ 
on  iIiIn  Wair  liy  iho  Mililia  and  IndimiM,  ihe  liml  are  a  |ieo|ile  I  Hhoiild  never  enijiloy  m  Aiiiih, 
Itnl  il  in  Ihe  l''reiieh  way  on  llieir  Hide,  ami  we  iiminI  li/^lil  llieiii  al  Iheir  own  vveMpon,  we  have 
an  Accoiinl  of  'Two  IhoiiKiind  {''icmh  KeeiuilM,  ami  all  iieceHNiiry  I'rovlMionN  (d"  warr  in  II 
N'eHHcllH  Hciil  IIiIh  l-iiim'  III  MoiiHieiu'  l''roiiliniack  who  cniiiniamhi  in  Canada,  IIiIh  Ihe    l'«i«oiierM 

VN'ce  lalely  look  iiiCori im,  I  am  now  Marching  .'KtU  Mililiii   lo  our   l''riinlierM   where   lliey  nIuiII 

he  jioslcd  ihi,.  winler,  liiil  il  a|i|H'arH  lo  me  ulterly  itn|ioNNilile  lor  IIiIn  NJiiglo  Province  lo  nii|i|iiirl. 
Ihe  warr  anolhcr  \'ear. 

I  have  Hcnl  M'  Itlalhwayl,  an  Accoiiiil  of  Ihechiirgi'  which  Ihiii  l'cii|ile  liavr  heen  al  lor  Ihe 
deleiice  of  their  iieinhlamrM,  no  iiiiicIi  iim  their  HelvH  lor  if  lliiw  I'roviiico  he  run  down  which  in 
nniMl  in  Ihe  (leiiler,  id'  their  MajeMlicM  'I'erriloi  icn  in  IIichi'  j'artii,  the  IicmI  iiiiiMt  Ibllow  Ihe  Maine 
ill  all  liummie  a|i|icaraiice. 

M'  JoMe|ili  l>udley  and  M'  William  I'iiihoiii  ol  Ihe  ('ouiaill  In-re  lieiiig  removed  out  ol'  Ilic 
Province  mill  NO  neither  Hcrviceahle  lo  Iheir  MajeMlicM  hy  Iheir  Advice  or  I'ImIiiIch,  |  linvii 
Nuxpendeil  ihcm  till  Iheir  MajeNlicH  I'leaNiirc  he  known,  one  ol'  Ihciie  wim  iiiiide  jiid^e  Ihe  olher 
Kecoiiler  which  hringH  in  Home  few  jieuce,  hut  in  my  humlile  iIioii^'JiIh  llioNe  who  hear  no  pail 
huillieii  idioiild   c.it    no  idiare   oldiir   hiciid   :iiid  one   M' '  >ralimn  lieiiig  recommended   hy  their 


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LoPi"  of  tlie  Committee  to  tlie  place  of  recorder,  I  have  put  him  in  it,  and  one  },V  Smitii  of 
this  Council  an  able  man  and  stanch  iu  his  Principles,  I  purpose  to  nmke  Judge  if  M"-  Dudley 
will  not  reside,  I  have  not  yet  seen  him,  he  lives  at  Boston  400  miles  from  hence,  my  whole 
design  is  their  Majesties  Service  hy  my  utmost  endeavours  to  reconcile  the  dilli-rences,  Ileal 
the  Breaches  and  support  so  far  as  I  am  able,  a  drooping  and  discouraged  I'eople. 

The  Sloops  of  warr  sent  by  ISf  Sloughtcr  are  nuicli  Kmh.v.lcd,  I  send  the  account  to  M' 
Blathwayt  The  Fort  decaying,  the  house  out  of  Kepair  Scarcely  habitable 

I  humbly  beg  your  Lordships  favourable  construction  of  my  Actions,  and  that  yom'  Lordship 
will  beleive  me  ever 

My  Lord 

Vour  Lordships  &" 

Benjamin  Fletcher. 


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Governor  Fhk'Jier  to  J/r.  JUitthwaiit. 

[  Sew- York  EdItIbi,  UI.  16.  ] 

New  York  10  September  10!):-' 
Sir  * 

You  will  see  by  the  papers  Transmitted  to  you  from  the  Councill  and  assembly  the  jjresent 
state  of  this  Province  my  short  time  here  will  hIIow  me  to  add  nothing  to  them  A  divided 
contentious  impoverished  people  I  llud  them,  my  Kndcavours  are  not  wanting  to  compose  but 
fmd  neither  ]'arly  will  be  siitislicd  with  less  than  the  necks  of  their  Adversaries,  I  do  not 
despair  of  bringing  them  to  better  understanding  it  must  be  the  work  of  some  time. 

Yet  1  can' see  how  the  single  Province  much  [reduced]  from  its  Ibrmer  bounds  will  be  able  to 
su|)port  it  self  another  year,  under  the  load  of  Taxes  laid  on  it  for  the  Carrying  on  a  War  with 
Canada,  I  do  heartily  wish  some  way  might  be  found  to  carry  on  that  Warr  with  nu)re  life  and 
briskness,  ]ly  the  pardoning  and  uniting  these  People. 

S'  the  Albrough  Ketch  is  here  a  great  charge  to  their  Majesties  but  noadvantatrr  to  the  place 
she  1ms  not  force  to  fight  nor  heels  to  run,  she  rides  in  harbour  till  worme  eaten,  a  light  .O"" 
rate  would  be  of  great  use  and  answer  the  (Miarge. 

S'  I  can  answer  but  few  beads  of  my  Instructions  in  so  short  time,  But  finding  M'  Joseph 
Dudly  and  .M'  Winhorn  both  of  the  Councill,  the  one  Clieif  Justii-e  the  otiier  Hecorder,  and 
both  noil  resident  one  living  in  New  Ilnglaud  the  other  in  the  Jerseys,  I  have  suspi-nded 
them  till  their  Majesties  Pleasure  may  be  known,  M'  (iraham  being  Recorder  by  the  Charter 
anti  Uecomcuded  to  llial  place  by  the  Lords  ol  the  (''.mmittee  viz'  But  |)ul  out  by  M'  Sloughtcr 
and  kept  out  li\  MaJ'  lugohlsby  J  have  restored  him  and  design  to  nmke  M''  Smith  Judge  if 
M'  Dudley  will  not  reside,  J  have  not  yet  seen  that  (ientleman,  but  it  .seems  hard  to  nu-,  that 
such  as  will  n.-ither  Assist  tis  by  their  advice  or  Kstales,  should  support  them.selvcs  by  iho 
otlices  of  some  little  profit  iu  this  province  and  .spend  that  money  in  another. 

Some  I'risonrrs  lately  taki'u  informe  us  that  the  Covernor  of  Canada  M'  Frontlniack  imi 
this  Sum'  rec.  ived  a  JJ.ecrnit  of  L'OOO  men  from  France  with  all  iNccessaries  for  Warr  In  fourteen 
ships,  I  cannot  Credit  tills  but  if  it  be  so  1  shall  hope  to  give  him  warm  Lntcrtuinmcnl,  if  ihu 
People  here  will  be  perswudtd  to  unite. 


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r  am  rcleiving  Our  Frontiers  and  soon  ns  I  cmi  put  (liings  in  any  Mctliod,  begin  my  Journey 
tiiither,  but  send  tiie  releif  tbrtliwitli  I  can  hardly  pereeive  tiu-  diirerence  Iietwixt  I.esslers 
Management,  and  since  llie  Councell  complain  of  Major  Ingoldsby,  he  lias  carried  things  with 
a  higli  hand,  received  Sever"  Sums  of  ^[oney  without  a  Concnrrance  in  the  Counc"  of  which  I 
can  yet  have  no  Ace",  Ihit  I  must  not  sulli^r  such  tilings  as  M'  Slaughter  did,  and  that  fjent. 
must  act  otherwise  then  he  has  yet  done,     1  am  S'' 

^'our  most  humble  Serv' 

]Ji:nj:  J'"i,i:i(iiuit. 


Ohjidiuii.s-  (itjdiii'it  tli<    <iiir< niiiK lit  of  Coiuicc/iciif, 

[Ni'w-Vork  I'lipiTH,  III.  !•:.  N,] 

Some  objections  against  tiie   |)'sent   p'tended   governm'  in  Conm'cticott  in   N. 
Knghmd  in  America. 

Humbly  tendered  to  consideration 

Sept.  1(1.  IC.DL'.  by    K.^vAllI.    J'Al.MH 

VViM,.  lfosi:wi;r,i,. 

„,, .  ..         ,,,,,,  (jui;niii:.m   Hii.kki.v 

ling  coniiiM  from  llio  I'Tee-houlders 

ill  lliiit  Ciilldiiy  to  me 

(nigiiecl)  JiKN  :   1''i.i;tlih:ii 


M 


Some  objections  against  y-  pi-sent  p'tended  Gov"'  in  Conneclicott,  iiumbly  tendered 
to  consideration. 

Allthough  in  order  to  a  resolution  of  y"  case  it  hath  been  repVented  to  Iun  Ma'»'  Attorney 
(len"  and  SollicitoMlen"  that  in  y  yeare  Ids?  S'  Kdiiii.iid  Aiidross  did  by  cuiiiission  IVom  y* 
late  King  James  invade  y'  iibertyes  of  y-  people  in  y'  Colony  of  Comiecticott  and  exercise  ii 
(JoV  over  them  contrary  to  tbeire  Charter,  which  they  most  iinwillingly  submitted  unto;  but 
sim-e  y  late  lia|i|iy  Kevohition  in  Kngland,  y'  pco|)le  of  Coimecticott  have  chosen  a  Cov'  and 
AssisluntH  according  to  tbeire  Charter,  &•  doubt  not  but  that  they  have  ii  legall  right  to  theire 
former  priviledges  :  yet    this   is   (in  o' opinion)  allogellier  false,  as  (we  think)  would  dearely 

a|ipean',  if  we  bad  ti now  to  relate  y  ma -v  of  that  Iransaition  at   large.     ( )'  very  late  & 

short  notice  of  y  ships  speedy  sailing  from  \.  Vorke  coiilines  UH  to  a  breife  narration  of  o' 
objections  against  y"  p'seni  p'tended  dov'"  in  Conneclicott. 

In  y  ycai-e  1(^7.  the  ollicers  of  y  Corporatimi  of  (!oi cticolt  (having  all  y'  power  then  in 

theire  bands  &  having  freipiently  consulted  theire  Cen"  Assembly)  volimlarily  Hiibmiiicd 
themselves  and  bioiigbt  y"  peojile  under  y"  Kings  iniediate  gov'"  erected  (with  theire  conseiil) 
by  S'  Kiiiiiond  .\niiross.  The  Cor|toiation  lei  lidl  llirir  Cliat(ei-(;,,v"'  &  oiiiiltini;  ibi'ir  iiiiniiall 
election  in  KI^h  extinguished  it.  All  y'  late  ulliceis  of  the  Corpoiaiion  tooke  cumissions  Irom 
y'rrowiu',  by  &  under  S' Kdmoml  Amlross,  &,  exercised  that  tiov'"  over  us,  &  in  his  Ma'"' 
name  required  o'  obedience  to  llieiii  Iheiein:  which  we  willingly  yeelded,  as  o'  duty  toy' 
Crowne  required. 

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And  by  this  means  we  came  to  understand  and  enjoy  more  of  y"  lawes  &  libertyes  of  free  & 
naturall  Plnglish  subjects  than  ever  we  had  done  under  y'  Cliarter-(iov°' 

In  y*  yeare  1(589.  on  May  9""  a  faction  of  y'  freemen  of  y'  Corporation  of  Connecticott 
\in!awfully  assembled  &  y'  late  Corporation  officers  (though  now  under  other  coniissiona 
whereby  they  now  also  had  almost  y"  whole  power  of  y"  Colony  both  civill  &  military  in  theire 
hands)  falling  in  with  them,  erected  a  p'tended  Gov"'  of  theire  owne. 

Now  concerning  this  Gov"'  we  have  these  things  to  say.  1.  It  is  not  derived  from  y*'  Crowne 
of  England,  as  apjjears.  This  Gov"'  is  not  warranted  by  y*"  (Charter  of  King  Charles  y''  Second ; 
for  that  y'  Charter  never  gave  them  |)ower  or  liberty  to  erect  or  create  any  (Jov"'  The  King 
erected  a  gov"'  by  his  Charter  &  gave  :heui  power  to  continue  it,  but  lu'ver  gave  them  power 
to  erect  a  (!ov°'  In  KlsO  they  erected  a  gov"'  In  their  Addresse  which  they  p''pared  on  June 
13.  1GS9  &  sent  to  M'  Will  Whytiug  of  London  to  be  p'^sented  to  His  Ma'^  they  say  them  selves 
that  they  were  ueccssitated  to  put  them  selves  into  some  forme  of  Gov"'  &  that  they  had 
thus  p''sumed  to  dispose  themselves  not  waiting  orders  from  His  ^la'^  &  do  iuunbly  submit 
themselves  therein  and  beg  his  Ma""'  most  gracious  pardon.  So  that  by  theire  owne  confession 
they  did  then  in  theire  owne  intention  erect  a  Gov"' 

Indeed  they  will  now  say,  they  did  not  erect  a  gov"'  but  resumed  their  Charter-Gov"'  15ut 
1"  How  should  they  resume  that  which  is  not?  There  was  no  Charter-(iov"' in  all  y*  yeare 
Kl^^S.  not  one  Corporation  officer  on  May  9.  1GS9.  nor  had  been  of  a  l:i  month,  &  y*"  exercise  of 
theire  Charter-Gov"'  had  been  discontinued  for  a  longer  time. 

And  -"'ly.  Their  Charter  never  gave  them  power  to  resume  theire  Gov"'  The  Charter  gave 
them  no  power  to  discontinue  y"  exercise  of  theire  (iov"'  &  then  to  resume  it  at  pleasure,  nuich 
lesse  to  extinguish  desert  &  abdicate  theire  (!i)v"'  &  then  to  revive  it  at  their  wills.  Tins  we 
tliinke  is  a  great  abuse  both  to  y  King  and  people.  They  say  also  that  they  have  chosen  a 
Gov'  and  Assistants  according  to  tiieire  Charter  &  that  this  is  done  by  y«  body  or  Major  part 
of  y*"  freemen  assembled  for  that  purpose  &•=  but  this  is  all  false,  for — 

I.  They  can  chuse  no  Ciov"^  &  Assistants  according  to  y"  C'liarter  but  in  a  (ien"  Court 
sunioned  by  y'  (!ov'  or  Dep.  Gov""  and  consisting  of  a  Gov'  Dep-Gov'  &  slxe  Assistants  at  y" 
Ie:ist  (sworne  according  to  y'  direction  of  y*  same  Charier)  &  of  y'  deputyes  of  y'  freemen. 
But  all  y'  yeare  Ki^s  and  so  (Ui  May  9.  1(')S9.  here  was  no  Gov'  Dep.  Gov' Assistants  or 
Deputyes  to  call  or  hold  a  Gen"  Court  or  administer  y'  oaths  according  to  y*  Charter.  On 
May  9.  1()''9.  all  y'  freejnen  of  y'  Corporation  were  (and  so  for  a  year  at  least  they  had  been)  but 
private  men:  there  was  not  one  Corporation  Officer  among  them,  for  theire  office  is  but  annuall, 
&  if  it  be  not  continued  at  y*"  years  end,  it  discontinues  &  dyes  of  itselfe.  Private  men  cannot 
siimon  or  hold  (any  Court  nuuh  lesse)  a  Gen"  Court,  according  to  y'"  Charter.  A  Court  hath 
jurisdiction;  |)rivate  men  have  no  jurisdiction  but  are  all  equall,  &:  par  in  j)ari'.  non  habet 
potcHtiiti":  Ka  ((ua'  sunt  jurisdictionis  ii  privatii  persom'i  possideri  non  possunt ;  ea  (pu^  sunt 
pacis,  belli,  ju8titia<  ad  CoroniV.  pertinent  nee  ab  ipsa  possimt  sefjarari,  (|uia  faciimt  i|)s!k  (.'orona 
naves  Hracton.  Therefore  on  May  9.  1GS9.  there  was  no  Gen"  (!ourl  ;  ergo  no  election 
nccording  to  y*"  (Miarler 

a  The  Charter  requires  that  y'  election  be  annuidl  at  y'  least ;  oflner  it  may  be  in  case  of 
y' death  or  removal!  of  officers ;  but  annuall  it  must  be.  'I'lie  Chillier  doth  nowhere  warrant 
a  bienniall  election.  The  election  of  May  9.  I(is9.  was  not  an  annuall  but  (if  it  may  be  called 
an  eb'ction)  a  bienniall  election:  ergo  not  lUTording  to  y*  Cliiirter;  for  if  y*  Charter  will 
warrant  on  election  at  3  yeeres  eiul,  why  not  as  well  at  y*  end  of  10  or  20  yearcHi? 


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3  ^.n  election  according  to  y"  Charter  is  not  an  election  weather  they  will  have  any  (Jov' 
Dep.  (jov'  &  Assistants  according  to  tlieire  Charter,  or  not ;  nor  an  election  of  .1  sorts  of  Gov"' ; 
but  it  is  an  election  of  a  Ciiarter-Gov^  Dep.  Gov'  &  Assistants  onely.  The  election  of  May  0. 
1(>S9.  was  an  election  of  3  sorts  of  gov"'  wherein  there  was  a  liberty  given  to  y"  freemen 
wholly  to  refuse  all  Charter-(iov''  Dep.  Gov'  &  Assistants.  For  there  were  ;{  p'^positions  then 
made  to  y"  freemen,  to  this  purpose,  viz'  1.  Whether  they  would  that  those  in  place  when  Sir 
Edmund  tooke  y"  gov"'  should  resume  theire  place  &  power  as  then  ;  or  ~'.  whether  they  would 
continue  y"  then  p'^sent  gov"'  or  3.  whether  they  would  chuse  a  Comittee  of  Safely — Therefore 
not  according  to  y"  Charter. 

4  An  election  according  to  y*  Charter  is  a  free  election  ;  y'  freemen  had  liberty  by  y'  Charter 
to  chuse  or  refuse  whom  y''  will  out  of  y"  freemen.  But  y*"  election  of  May  !).  Uib'J.  was  not  u 
free  election.  They  must  chuse  these  men,  or  none :  that  was  y"  plaine  sense  of  y'  2  first 
p'positions  layed  logether. —  If  you  will  chuse  us,  well  &  good;  if  not,  you  shall  chuse  none, 
but  we  will  maintaine  y*  p'sent  gov"'    Tiierel'ore  not  according  to  y'  Charter. 

6.  An  election  according  to  y*  Charter  is  to  be  made  &  determined  by  y'  vote  of  y"  major 
part  of  y"  freemen  then  &  there  |)'sent,  having  l)een  lawfully  sumoned  :     Jiut 

1  The  freemen  never  had  any  lawfull  summons  to  assemble  on  May  ;).  1(JS1>.  for  that 
purpose ;  but  only  a  faction  of  y"  freemen  conveiu'd  by  y'  seditious  instigation  of  some  private 
persons. 

2  The  major  part  of  those  who  did  meet  for  this  purpose  voted  against  this  resumption  in 
y*  first  vote. 

3  The  second  vote  whereby  this  election  was  made  (for  y*  first  vote  not  satisfying,  they 
voted  twice)  was  y'  vole  of  yet  a  smaller  party  ;  &  so  was  not  y'  vote  of  y'  major  parte  of  y* 
freemen  then  &  there  p'sent ;  tor  many  would  not  vote  in  y*  second,  wiio  did  vote  in  y'  first, 
Inning  already  by  theire  vote  declare<l  themselves  against  it. —  Theretbre  not  according  to  y* 
Charter.  And  so  this  Gov"'  is  not  warranted  by  y'  Charter  of  King  Charles  y'  Sfcoud ;  and 
indeed  if  y"  Charter  will  warrant  y*  p'ceedings  of  that  time,  certainly  it  will  warrant  any 
thing. 

2  'J'liis  gov"'  is  not  warranted  by  y*  p'clamation  of  King  .Tames  y'  Second.  They  seeing 
that  y"  {/barter  cafiot  warrant  theire  action  lly  to  Kin;^  .laiiu's  his  p'clamatiou  to  hel|)  it  out,  & 
Bay,  that  by  King  .lames  y'  Second  his  p'chunations  to  restore  Charters,  theire  Charter, 
Corporation,  OlKcers,  &  freemen,  ore  restored,  &  \ipon  sight  of  y'  said  pSiamation  they 
resumed  theire  gov"'  IJut  we  say  that  the  Corp'T.ition  of  Connecticott  is  iu)t  restored  by 
y*  p'clamation. 

1.  Uecause  theire  Charter  was  not  surreiulered  nor  rule  for  judgment  entered,  nor  judgment 
entred  of  record  against  them.  King  .James  his  p^'laiiMition  restored  none  hut  such  as  (one 
or  other  of )  these.  He  restored  iu>t  any  corporation  which  had  alidi<'ated  tiieire  (Jov"' w"'out 
Rurrender  or  judgment ;  or  so  much  as  a  rule  fur  judgment  •igainst  them,  as  y*  Corporation  of 
Coniu'cticotI  Iwid  done. 

a.  Itecause  y*  t'orporation  of  Connecticott  is  no  cor|)oration  o(  &  in  any  City  towne  (U- 
borough  in  y*  Kingdome  of  Kngiand.  Dominion  of  Wales,  or  Towne  o(  Uerwicke  upon  Tweed. 
The  pVhnnalion  is  expressly  limited  (o  these. 

■  1.  IJecause  tliey  did  not  restnne  (or  rather  assume)  theire  (iov"' befori*  May  !l.  Kis't.  which 
was  alter  Feb*  \.  lOss.  8c  then  King  Janu's  his  p'clamatiun  was  out  ul  dale,  &.  could  reittore 
no  Charters  or  Corp!!!;i!!!!!!!i. 


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4.  Because  tliev  did  not  \n\r»nv  y  direelion  &  mitliorily  of  y'  said  I'Vlamalioii.  For  I.  Iliey 
did  not  publish  it,  wiieivby  y'  Corporation  olVuvrs  &  Ireeiuen  (iSr  oliiers  idso)  niifjlu  know  tiu'ire 
liberty  or  duty.  ^>.  They  did  not  net  as  a  i':or|)oration  &-  Mody  I'olitieke.  as  y"  said  l"elaiualion 
required  of  all  Corporations  restored  by  it.  Kor  then  I.  tlie  CoVcu-  Dep.  (iov' shoidd  have 
sunioned  y'  freemen  to  ehuse  Deputyes  for  a  (Jen"  Court t>  &,  to  nu-ete  for  eU'elion  on  .May  !». 
lOSit.  aeeording  to  y  said  )'Vlau«atiou  &  y  Charter.     Mut  this  was  ne\er  ilone 

:.'  They  should  not  have  taken  theire  ehoiee  of  ;i  sorts  of  (iov'".  The  IN'lauialion  gave  no 
liberty  for  any  sueh  tliinjj;  but  tliLs  was  done;  therefore  the  Corporation  of  Conuectieott  is  not 
restored  by  Kiuj;  .(auies  his  I'Vlanialion  afores''  nor  is  this  (!ov"'  warranted  by  that. 

;{.  This  C.ov'"  is  not  warranted  by  any  eouuuission  grant. or  lieense  from  their  pi-sent  Ma""'" 
They  made  no  application  to,  nor  reeeaved  any  or<ler  (U- ilirection  from  lliaire  present  Ma'*" 
before  ibis  Cov"'  was  erected;  nor  to  this  day  have  they  received  any  thing  fnun  theire  Ma'*" 
that  might  in  any  wise  authorize  this  Cov"'  All  that  hatii  yet  come  to  hand  which  may  any 
way  siguily  theire  .Ma''"  pleasure  as  to  this  (Colony  is  theire  .Ma'*"  l''Vlamation  of  Keh-'  t  I"'  UiNS 
&  notice  of  their  .Ma'*""'  comission  to  t^ir  Will'"  I'hipps  touching  y  militia  &'  of  whicii  by  &bye. 

Thus  the  Cov"'  not  being  warranted  either  by  y  Charter  of  King  Cliarles  y  Scc(m(l,  or  by 
y'  Pclamation  of  Kmg  James  y  Second  or  by  any  coiui.ssion  grant  or  liccn.sc  of  theire  p'.senl 
.Ma'"^  &  so  not  being  derivetl  either  from  theire  p'sent  Ma"""  or  any  of  theire  Koyall  I'redeeesso'^s. 
(by  this  iuduclion)  it  appcares  that  this  Cov"'  is  not  derived  from  y  (Vowne  of  Knglaiui. 

•-'.  'I'he  second  thing  that  we  have  to  say  touching  this  Cov'"  is,  That  this  (Iov'"  is  erected 
and  exercised  in  oppositi(m  to  \-  contempt  of  y*"  crown<'  of  Knglaud.  Tlu'y  a.ssumed  this 
CoV"  on  May  !•.  lti.^!».  &  not  before.  This  was  after  Feb  l;t.  Ki.s.s.  &  they  justify  theire  so 
doing  by  colo'' of  Kiug.)anu-s  his  p'clamation;  asserting  thai  they  have  received  Anthoritv  for 
it  from  him;  which  doth  nu)re  than  reiterate  that  Ibis  Cov'"  is  iutenlicmaily  erected,  not  only 
without  but  against  y*"  authority  of  theire  p^scnl  .Mnj"'' &.-.  so  is  coiulemncd  as  opposite  toy* 
Crowne  of  England  by  y""  eijuity  (if  not  by  y  letter)  of  y  slalnti-  made  .Ian)'  Mil.  Ii.-^it.  in  y 
ca.se  of  Ireland  ;  for  we  are  as  much  annexed  &,  subject  to  y  (iov'"  of  the  Crownt«  ol  Knghnid 
as  Ireland  is,  we  are  naturall  (leige-borne  sid)jects.  et  ubi  cade,  ratio  ibi  c.nlc:  lex. 

IJut  that  this  (Iov'"  is  indeed  erected  &-  excrci.scd  in  opposition  to  \  coulempi  of  v'  Crowim 
uf  Kngland  may  lurlhcr  appeare 

1.  Because  erecte-".  without  any  application  t;;,  i:i  notice  of,  theire  p^sent  Ma'""  or  other 
warrant  from  y'  Crowne  as  aforesaid. 

'J.  Ilecau.se  this  (iov'"  doth  (and  y*' intent  of  it  was  to)  siipprcssc  theire  ,Mii'>'"  gov'"  hero 
htteiy  erected,  and  reject  theire  Ma'»"  lawes  here  lately  used  &  of  right  to  be  used;  y  (iov'" 
and  lawes  of  y''  Crowne  of  lOnglaiul. 

;i  llecau.se  against  all  shadow  of  reason  Ihey  lay  hold  upon  King  .Fames  his  p'-climnilion  and 
derive  theire  authority  from  that  as  aliue.s''  llui  y  p'chunalion  of  Ihcire  p^scnt  Mii""  o|  K,.),. 
M.  Iti^S  (whereof  both  y  reason  &  y'  letter  do  extend  to  us,  il  we  are  theire  .Mii""  subjeetu) 
they  will  not  obey  mir  regard. 

•1.  Because  whereas  by  theire  law,  no  m.'u  slndl  be  urged  to  lake  any  oath  bill  such  as  theire 
(leu"  Court  hath  considered  tdlowed  and  reipiired  ;  they  have  (as  we  are  credibly  informed)  in 
theire  (ien"  Court  p.iciiiplorily  refused  y*"  oaths  of  ."Supremacy  ^  :illegiance  lecpiired  by  y* 
."Statute  ol'  Aprill  :.>!.  ItlMi.  lo  be  inken  by  y  direction  of  that  iV  other  statiiles,  ihroughoiit  all 
y' dominions,  &  will  not  take  them:  which  is  a  Higmill  &  presumpliioui.  disallowance  of  y 
said  Oaths  &-  Act. 


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HISS 


").  ll(>fmiso  wlicvfiis  lliciiT  ii"s,'nl  Mn'"'  Iimvc  Inlcly  cninisNiniiMlcil  Sir  Will"'  I'liippM  Kn'  \,"' 
as  lli(«ir.«  Mil""  l,(>iu'  iV  (■.•mniui<'r  in  Clu'ilo  of  y"  Mililiu  iind  nil  liurcH  liy  liiiul  A  ncii,  \  nil 
lorlH  mill  iiliiccs  ol'  Hlii<iii>lli  in  ('nmii'ilicdtl  &"  \t<\  iIiIn  (Jov'"  IiiUIi  in  IIkmiv  Ci-ii"  l^oiiil  lirlil  ii(, 
lliirlliiid  (III  y"  -'•-"'  (l:iy  of  .liini-  in  this  |ii-<'m.'iiI  yiMiir  l(l!>'J.  slillly  A.  n>Niiliili'ly  v<ilt'il  (lii<iro 
iiim-siiliiiiissiiiii  to  S'  Will'"  l'lii|i|iM  IIS  tli.'iio  Mil""  l,i,Mi'  \'  Imvi' siniiiryi'ii  sn  :;iiii  li  In  l.iiiit 
wlui  llu'n'U|»(tii  Hiispi'inlM. 

Wliiil  Clin  Ihi-y  do  inori«  in  o|)|>iisilion  to  iiiiil  <'oiiti>iii|il  of  \- Ciowni' ol'  Kiigliiiiil,  iiiiIi'smo 
tlicy  iicliiiilly  t)il\i>  lip  linns  nuiiiiisi  tliciic  Mii"*' 

i\.  'I'liiH  (iiiv'"  luMiii'  llniM  itim'IimI  mill  I'M'rcisi'il  vvillimit  iV  nuiiiiist  llu'iii'  Mu""  milliority  \. 
hwi's.  iV  NO  in  opposition  to  y'  OoV"  of  y-  t'cowiu-  ol'  KiigliiiKl,  il  is  ntlcily  iiiiluwi'nil  &. 
incousisli'iil:  with  o'  iilloniiiiici'  to  (heir  Mii'*"'  lor  us  willingly  to  Hiiliniil,  p'niisc,  or  yi'clil 
ohcilii'in'o  to  it;  iSr.  so  to  ilo  will  rxposo  us  to  y"  Knill  \  pi'iiiillvi's  of  y"  SIiiIiiIon  ol'  i;;i  I'M/.,  I. 
anil  .'t.  .Inc.  I. 

■I.  Vi'l  thi-y  I'lirort'i'  lliciri'  mithorily  miil  Cov'"  upon  llioso  who  iu'Vi<r  conNoiitcil,  Iml  iiKmi\m 
«lis;ippro\t'il  of  tliciro  p'lcctlings. 

'I'lio  groiilcHl  part  ol'  y-  people  nn-  no  I'lvcni,  n  ol'  llu'iro  Conipmiy,  \  ni'llhor  liiivo  nor  niii 
liavi'  any  vniro  in  thi'iri'  iilliiin's  :  inmiy  I'liMnicn  liiivi'  ilisscnird  mid  do  dissml  Iroiii  tlirsr 
artioiis.  &  lis  they  h;ivi'  iminiigcd  y"  liiisini'ss  y"  nmior  pmt  is  lioinid  hy  y"  minor.  Sonii-,  at 
lirsl  viM-y  hot  lor  this  (Jov'",  now  gniw  wi'iiry  ol'  il  ;  ihriri'  ihiiicl  wIici'Ich  mi'  liiKni  oil',  iV  (hoy 
«!iiiw  vory  hi'iivily,  yet  (hring  riiKiigcd )  Ihcy  will  drug  on  still. 

f>,  'I'lio  (iov"'  now  crccli'd  iV  iissiiifd  is  not  ii  Chmli'i  <  Jov'"  hut  a  Snpii'iiin  ( Jov'".  'I'liry 
assume  nil  power,  legislalive  vV  exeentive  in  all  things  eeelesiaslieiill,  eivil  iinil  inililmy ,  eiipitiili, 
criininiill,  iiiid  roinoii. 

(».  This  (iov'"  in  its  exereise  is  an  iilisoliile  luhiliiny  and  despolie  ( Iov'",  legnhiled  hy  nii 
la\V8  hnl  hy  llieire  owne  will  \  pleiisiiri'.  'I'ho  lawex  of  Kngland  iiii-  expressly  iV  openly 
!•  iioiincfd  lis  Ihiit  wliieh  we  have  nothing  to  do  with.  Tlieire  owne  lawes  me  regarded  nil 
riirther  than  will  serve  y''  p'seiit  liinie.  So  that  in  ell'e.l  we  liine  no  law  hut,  as  they  leinie  il, 
will  &  doinne  :   hie  volo,  hie  jiilieo,  \.'' 

Hence,  I.  'I'liere  is  no  certaine  rule  ol'  justice  lor  iiny  iniin,  hut  what  y'  Court,  or  this  or  that 
(ienll"  will. 

i!  "I'lioHe  thai.  iliMuckuowtedge  this  (iov'"  iiiiiy  p'lnisc  IheiiiselveM  injustice  \  op|n'eNHion  .' 
loyally  in  y  crime  ol'  crimes;  tlieire  Mn"'-  most  loyall  \.  ohedietil  snhjecls  are  y"  hiilt  ol' 
tlieire  iiialice  ;  they  me  resolved  right  or  wrong  to  crush  those  v  ho  o|ipiiNe  tlieire  iiHiirped  ^. 
lyraniciill  authority.  It  would  he  loo  long  to  give  instiinces  ol'  y  justice  &  oppreHsionit 
comilled.  iMatthew  I'aris  IiIm  complaiiil  may  not  niilill\  lie  upplyed  to  iih:  jiidieia  eiiinlltiiitt<|  ( 
iiijiislis,  leges  exlegihiis,  pax  discorliinlihiis  jiistitiii  injiiriosis. 

'I'o  conclude  ;  our  iihuscs  me  incredilile,  llieiie  Mill'"  suhjc.  ts  here  sillier  lliingM  very  hard 
to  heart  ;  and  had  it  not.  hcen  hiicIi  ii  tunc  ol  gcneriill  hoiihle  \  conrnsioii  in  y'  world,  they 
could  hiirilly  have  hcen  ipiielly  hor.ie  thus  long.  We  are  Iml  lenanlH  ul  will  ol' o'  liveN 
lihertyes  IiiiiiIn  or  goods.  I'riMoiis  &.  lines  are  y"  only  arguments  ol'  eonviclioii  ;  none  of  y" 
bent  (not  to  Hiiy  Home  of  y'  wiiist)  ol'  men  set  up  Ihenisclves  lo  nsurpe  and  lyrmmise  over  iih, 
who  outlaw  us  withmit  law,  denying  us  y'  hcnelit  ol'  iheire  Ma""-  hiwes,  lelliiig  iih  tliiit  w» 
liave  nolhing  to  do  with  them  ;  which  is  all  one,  in  o''  o|iiiiioii,  iis  il'  Ihey  should  tell  us  Ihal 
we  liiive  no  part  in  David;  &.  no  we  are  disinherited  of  hheily  p'pi'riy,  y"  law  \  o'  King,  all 
at  once.  We  are  Knglish  men  as  well  iis  ihi'V;  it  cannot  hcaic  to  l.-c  Usuh.  Iiasc!'.  ili:-.!!  '.villi- 
lllll,  wllieli   is  worst  ol  all,  the  'riiroiic   is   made    \"    loolstooli    ,'v    \'    Ciowiic    \     loollinll    nl'  an 


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usurping  Corporation,  &  tlieire  Ma"^"  are  made  y«  patrons  of  all  o'  injuryes.  For  all  these 
things  are  done  (though  without  theire  privity  &  contrary  to  tlieire  lawes,  yet)  under  colo'  of 
their  Ma'J"*  names  or  sertice,  or  both.  We  are  no  eneniyes  to  y"  just  rights  of  Corporations, 
yet  we  are  no  Morelliaus  nor  Ollverian  Republicans,  but  true  friends  to  y*  true  Icgall 
English  Monarchy,  &  do  aciinowldge  o'  due  subjection  to  y*  Gov"'  of  y'  Crowne  of  England. 
This  is  o'  p'per  master  whome  we  are  willing  to  serve,  &  its  lawes  to  obey;  to  this  we 
stand  or  fall.  We  stand  at  Caosars  judgment  seat  where  wo  ought  tu  be  judged,  if  y'  lawe 
condemne  us,  let  us  be  condemned. 

"  He  looked  for  judgment  but  behold  oppression  ;  :  ighteousness  but  behold  a  cry." 

Isai.  5.  7. 

"The   King  that  faithfully  judgeth  y'  poore,  his     ..one  shall  Ij  established  for  ever." 
Prov.  29.  14. 

God  save  Kino  Wiluam  and  Queen  Mauy. 


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Governor  JTUklier  to  I^ord  Nottingliam. 

[Ncw.Vork  Entries,  HI.  2&  ] 

New  York  23^  Sept'  1692 
My  Lord 

I  had  paid  my  duty  to  your  Lop  in  a  paper  some  days  since,  IJut  the  wind  not  fiivouriug  our 
Ships  they  are  here  still,  which  give  me  an  oppcitunity  of  acquainting  your  Lords'*  with  some 
thing  from  Canada  five  men  making  tiieir  Escape  from  thence  came  to  me  this  day,  and  being 
examined  Severally  yet  all  agreeing  in  the  IVrticuIars,  I  have  caused  it  to  bo  writt  in  u  better 
hand  than  my  own  for  your  Lordi"  greater  ease  in  leading  their  informations. 

My  Lord  I  am  bound  to  tell  your  Lordship  the  King  is  at  some  charge  in  keeping  a  ketch 
here  for  the  Guard  of  these  Coasts  She  is  of  no  use,  a  Slug  in  sailing,  all  things  run  from  her, 
She  is  of  no  force  neither,  so  that  slice  onely  rides  in  Harlxr  till  worm  eaten,  the  Council! 
have  desired  me  not  to  go  up  to  Albany  till  tilings  are  better  ttled  here,  I  am  dispatcliing 
Detachments  tliither  with  such  stores  as  can  be  spared.  I  beseci  a  your  Low  send  us  a  Nimble 
5""  Rate  and  wee  shall  do  some  good. 

I  am  so  well  ar^quainted  witii  tiie  French  Rraggs  they  make  little  impression  on  nie,  Yet  it 
seems  Shamefiill  such  a  handful!  of  Vermin  Should  neast  themselves  in  that  place  of  Canada 
when  the  King  has  so  many  Noble  Colonies  of  IJrittish  on  the  same  Continent  as  would  drive 
them  all  into  the  Sea,  But  wee  are  not  united,  and  Poverty  gains  every  day  upon  us  in  this 
I'rovince. 

My  Lord  I  am  now  going  with  all  the  Secrecy  I  can  to  take  a  view  of  the  Frontiers,  I  shidl 
best  discover  then  their  Condition  by  coming  unexpected  1  have  dispatched  and  express  to  New 
England  with  the  account  I  give  Your  Lordship  of  the  French  Designe,  the  Ship  stnye  for  this 
letter     I  am 

My  Lord 

Your  Lordships  iV 


Be 


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TiJommination  of  three  Prifionern  and  two  Henegades. 

t  Ni-w.York  rnpm,  III.  K.  ».] 

New  York  Si'pf  y'  2.T'  1()92. 

The  Exaniiimtion  of  three  jjrisouers  and  two  Freucli  Uiinagiides  tliat  made  their 
escape  Ironi  Quebec  in  Canada  and  came  in  this  day  to  nic  at  New  York 
wlio  were  examined  severally  and  concurr  in  these  particulars  following. 

Saitli  that  nine  ships  arrived  att  Quebec  from  France  about  the  twelrtli  of  August  last,  hath 
brought  flower,  porke,  wine,  salt,  fish,  and  all  sorts  of  niercbandizea,  with  a  supply  of  all 
military  stores  to  the  Governor  Count  Frontiniack,  that  they  saw  tiiirty  great  guns  landed, 
twenty  pettiraroes,  one  mortar  and  three  hundred  bombs,  but  noe  nu-n.  'i'hat  a  new  stone 
fort  is  a  building  now  att  Quebec  ai»d  a  stone  wail  a  bout  tli(!  town,  of  which  threi^  hundred 
paces  already  made  ten  foot  high,  with  seaven  bastions  all  of  stone  ;  for  which  work  the  King 
of  France  hath  sent  fonrty  thousand  livers. 

The  last  summer  they  had  a  design  to  fall  upon  Albany  Shenectady  and  the  ^[ohax  country, 
but  first  to  take  Shenectady,  where  they  resolved  to  build  a  fort,  and  if  no  force  att  Albany  to 
take  that  alsoe,  and  had  seaven  hundred  French  men  to  joyn  with  a  body  of  Indians  for  that 
purpose ;  but  their  designe  fail'd. 

That  the  Chevalier  d'Eaux  is  gone  to  France  to  give  an  account  to  that  King  of  the  condition 
of  New  York  Albany  and  Uoston,  how  easie  they  are  to  be  taken. 

That  the  two  men  of  warr  which  <'ame  from  France  w""  tlies«  supplyes,  the  one  a  Dutch 

square  stern'd  ship  of  about  live  hundred  tuns  and  thirty  two  guns,  and  took  on  board  her  six 

guns  att  (}uebec;  the  otbt'r  is  a  French  frigatt  of  thirty  four  guns  who  is  Admirall,  they  have 

taken  on  board  live  hundred  French  and  what  Indians  they  can  lind.     Att  Fort  Royall  and  all 

other  places  along  the  coast  they  secuire  what  small  vessells  shallo|is  boats  &''  they  find,  to  land 

their  men,  as  is  suposed  by  the  Kxaminants,  with  a  design  to  fall  on  Wells     Isle  of  Shoales  and 

Piacataque  or  some  other  part  of  New  England. 

(signed)  Ben:  Fletciikh. 


Tlie  Queen  to  Sir   William  Phij>2>6'.     (Circular.) 

[Nnw-Tork  EntriM,  II.  469] 

Maiiy  11 

Trusty  and  Wkm-iiklovkd,  Wee  greet  you  well  Wiieheas  it  has  been  represented  unto  Us 
in  Conncill  [in  behalf]  of  our  Province  of  New  York  in  ;\merica,  that  the  same  having  been  at 
great  expence  for  the  preservation  and  defence  of  Albany  its  Frontiers  against  the  French  (by 
the  loss  of  which  I'rovince  the  Inhabitants  of  Maryland  and  Virginia  would  not  be  able  to  live 
but  in  (iarisou,  ami  having  hitherto  pres<'rved  that  Post,  the  burthen  thereby  is  now  Intolerable 
to  the  Inhabitants  thereof.  We  think  it  reasonable  and  necessary  that  our  Sev"  ColonicB  and 
Provinces  of  New  England,  Virginia,  Maryland  and  I'ensilvania,  should  b<'  aiding  and  assisting 
from  time  to  time  to  llie  Goveruor  or  Commander  in  Cht'if  of  our  said  rrovince  of  New  York 


85(5 


NKW-YORlv  COLONIAL  MANUSClUrTvS. 


in  tlu-  iiiiiiutiMiiimv  aiul  .loll'iur  of  it  diuiii!,'  tin-  I'lvsonl  Wiir,  mi<l  a.ror.liiijily  Our  Will  mid 
Ploasuw  is,  tiiiil  upon  nppliiMlioii  of  (li.>  said  (iovonior  ov  ("onimandor  iiiCli.'if,  voii  do 
iiiimi'diatoiy  send  iiiiii  sm-li  iiid  and  assistance  in  men  and  otiicr\vis.>,  for  lht<  sci-urity  of  our 
said  I'mvinoo  ffoni  tlio  attempts  of  llio  I'lcmli  or  Indians  as  the  condilions  of  tin"  IMantations 
under  your  (JovernnuMit  shall  perniilt.  And  onr  turilier  will  and  IM.'asure  is.  that  as  soon  as 
i-onveuiently  may  be,  yon  agree  with  tiie  l.'ov"  of  Virginia,  .Maryland  ami  IVnsilvania,  nnio 
wlioni  we  inive  sent  the  like  directions  njion  a  (^lota  of  nu-n  or  other  Assistanc(>  to  he  given 
by  each  Colony  or  Province,  for  the  Defence  of  .New  York  as  occasion  may  re.|nire  the  sann«,  and 
that  you  return  a  speedy  account  of  your  Proceedings  herein,  to  the  end  such  fin'tlu>r  directions 
may  he  given  as  shall  he  necessary  for  sccnrmg  the  Kort  of  Albany  &-  the  Province  of  New 
\ork  from  the  attempts  of  our  Knemys  in  those  I'arls.  And  so  we  hid  you  farewell  — (iiven 
at  our  C(UM-t  at  Whitehall  this  I  P''  day  of  <)<  ud.er  Ki-cj  —  ln  the  fourth  year  of  our  IJeigii 

\\y  her  .Mat'"'  Command 

NorriNouAM 


Priif'f  of  Cohiiit!   Fhtvh, r,s'  ( 


h//niii.\-\/oii  (t\  (ionriior  or'  /' 


syi 


am^siiirattiit. 


1  N.'H-Vi.rk  Knlry,  II.  .lii,'l.  ] 


WiM.tAM  and  .\[auv  by  the  (.'race  of  Cod  King  and  ()ueen  of  Kngland  Seolhiml  France  and 


Ireland   Defenders  of  the   Paith   &c  'I'l 


ir  trusty  ami  welhcloved   llenjamin   Pleleher  V,w\' 


(!ar  of  our  \lv\a 


igu 


our  Capl"  lieneral  and  (Jovernor  in  (.Miief  of  onr  Province  of  New  York  and  the  'I'erritorioH 
depending  thereon    in   America   (ireeling     \Viii:m:As    by  our  CJommission   nmier  our  (Jreat 
Scale  of  Kugland  hearing  date  the  eighteenth  day  of  .March  in  the  fourth  y 
^Vee  inive  constituted  (  ami  appointed]  you  the  said  Benjamin  l-Metein'r  lo  be  our  Capt"  (u'nerall 

U'reon    in 

vice  ami  consent 

d  Assenddvs  of  the  Inhabilanls 


&  Vni\'  in  Chi'if  in  and   over  our   Province  of  New  York  and   the  Depeiidancies  ll 
America,  iV  thereby  granted  unto  you  full  Power  and   Authorilv  with  the   ad\ 
of  onr  Councill  as  need  shall  re(|uire  to  sii 


nu)n  and  cal 


being  Preeliolders  within  (Uir  said  i'rovince  according  to  the  usage  of  our  Province  of  New  York. 
And  that  the   IVrsons  tiierenpon  duly  elected   by  the   Major  part  of  the   Preeludders  of  the 


nivnig  l)elore  tlieir  sitting  taken    the 


resjiective  Counties  innl   I'laces  and  so  returned,  and   h 

oaths  appointed   by  Act   of    ParlianuMit    to    be  taken   instead   ol    the    oaths 

Suprenniey  and  Huitseribed  the  Test,  and  wilhmit  taking  and  subscribii 


All 

f, 


eiiumce    A 


ig  wliereol,  ntme  s 


^ball 


be  capable  of  sitting  tho' elecl.-d  shall   be  called  and   held   the  Ceneral  Asseudily  of  that  o 
d  have  thereby  granted  unto  you  the  said  llenjamiu  Pleleher  by  and  with  ih 


(1  P 


an 


consent  of  (un-  said  Cmmcill  and  AssiMubly  or  the  Major  part  of  tlu'ni  lull  Power  and  antiimitv 
to  make  constitute  and  ordain    Laws   Statutes  and  ordinances  for  the    Publick    I'eace  welliire 


and  good  (iovernuu'ut  ol  our  said  I'rovince 
Which  said   Laws  .Statutes  and  ordinanc 


d  of  llii>  People  ami  Inhabitants  thereof 


es  are 


to  Im'  (as  near  as  may  be)  agreeable  to  the 


Laws  and  Statutes  of  ibis  our  Kingdome  of  Kugland 

Provided  that  all  such  Laws  Statutes  and  (►rdinances  be  within  three  months  or  sooner  afler 
the  nniking  thereof  Transmitted  niilo  us  nmier  our  Seul  of  New  York  l()r  o\ir  apiuobation  or 
disullowuuce  uf  the  same 


LONDON   DOCUMENTS:     \lll. 


H57 


And  ill  ciiHc  liny  or  nil  oi' llii>ni  Ix'iiiu;  iitil  iii'lorti  ciiiiliriiicd  hy  Hh  mIiiiII  nl  iiiiy  liiiic  Im< 
(iisiill(i\V(><l  1111(1  iKit  ii|i|in)V(Ml  iiiiii  HO  siu;iiilii>(l  liy  I's  our  lu'ii'H  iiiiil  Succcmhoim  iiinlci'  our  or  llicir 
Hiirii  Miniiiiil  iiiul  SigiictI  or  liy  Order  ol'our  or  llu-ir  I'rivy  ('ouiicill  uiilo  you  the  (<iiid  Hi'iiiiiniiM 
^'l»'t(•,lu•r  or  to  llio  ('oniniinidcr  In  t'liciC  of  our  I'rovinn'  ol'  iNi'w  ^  orU  lor  iIh>  lime  Ixiuiv,  llirii 
such  and  mo  luiiiiy  of  Ihcui  mm  hImII  Im<  so  dis  iliowcd  iiiid  uol  ii|i|irov''  siiiili  Iiomi  llicMrrrorlli 
(•(•;isi<  dcliM'inino  ifA  ln'couio  iidcrly  void  mid  of  iioiit'  clli'i't 

And  to  llio  cud  lliiil  nolliinu;  iiiny  lii>  |>iisHcd  or  done  liy  our  siiid  ('ouiK'ill  or  AmiU'iiiIiIv  Io  iIic 
I'rcjiidicc  of  I's  our  heirs  mid  Successors,  We  have  Ihereliy  wilieil  mid  ordiiiiied  thai  you  the 
said  Meiijaiiiin  KIclclier  shall  have  mid  enjoy  a  negiilive  Voice  in  the  inakinn  and  passing  of  nil 
Laws  Statutes  and  Ordinances  as  aliiri'said 

And  lliiit  you  shall  and  may  likewise  Iroiii  lime  Io  lime  as  yon  sliali  Judge  il  necessary, 
adjourn  I'rorogne  and  dissolve  all  (icneral  Asseiiililys  as  aforesaid  with  full  Tower  iii)d 
Aulhorily  iVoiii  lime  to  lime  liy  your  self  or  hy  any  oilier  to  he  aiiliiori/.ed  hy  you  in  that, 
helialf,  to  iidminisler  and  give  the  oalhs  ii|i|ioinleil  hy  Ael  ot  rmlianient  Io  he  taken  insiead  of 
the  Oaths  of  Allegiance  and  Su|ireniacy  to  nil  and  every  such  [lerson  or  I'ersons  iis  yon  shall 
tliink  lilt,  who  shall  at  any  linii>  or  times,  I'ass  into  onr  said  I'rovinci^  or  hIiuII  he  rusideid  or 
ahiding  there 

And  with  the  advice  mid  eonseiit  of  onr  Said  Conncill,  to  erect  eonstilnle  mid  eslahlish 
Courts  of  .Iiidieatnrc  and  I'lihliek  .liiHlice  within  our  said  I'roviiice,  for  licMiing  and  determiiiing 
of  all  I'miscN  as  well   criminal    as  c'vill    according   In   Law  ami    Iviiiily    and    for  awarding   of 

l'".xeciitioii  thereuiion,  with  all  reasonahle  and  n ssary  I'owers  anlhorilies  {''ecu  (n\  Triviledgert 

hclonging  unto  lliem  as  also  to  a|i|)oint  mid  coniminsioiiiite  fill  rersoiiM  in  the  Severall  parls  of 
our  said  Province  to  administer  the  Oalhs  a|i|ioiuled  hy  Act  of  I'arliamcni  Io  he  taken  insiead 
of  the  Oaths  of  Allegiance  and  Su|iremacy  and  the  'rest,  unto  such  as  shall  he  ohiigcd  to 
taki-  till'  same 

Ami  also  to  eonstilnle  and  a|>|ioiiit  .judges  .luslices  of  ihe  rciiee  mid  oilier  necessary  oIliceiH 
and  Ministers  in  our  said  Province,  for  the  heller  Adminislralion  of  .Insliee  and  |ini|iiig  the 
Laws  ill  l'",xeculion,  and  to  administer  or  eaiise  to  he  administred  such  Oath  or  Oalhs  iis  me 
nsnully  given  for  the  due  Kxecnlion  and  |ierforimiiice  of  Olliccs  and  Places  and  for  the  Clearing 
of  'rrnth  in  .Indiciall  Causes 

And  whereas  we  Judge  it  necessary  tliaf  all  onr  Siilijecls  may  have  liherty  to  n|i|ieiil  to  onr 
Woyal  Persmi  in  (^ivill  Causes  that  may  deserve  the  same  We  have  Iheiehy  further  sigiiilied 
Onr  PleaNiire  linit  if  eilh  r  Parly  Ninill  not  rest  salislied  with  the  .liidgmeiil  or  S"'iitence  of  the 
Superior  ConrlH  of  our  Said    Province   they  may  then  ajipeal   niilo   Is   in  our   Privy  Coiiiicill. 

PitoviDHii  the  matter  in  dilleren xceed   the  f reall  |  value  and  sum  of  three  hundred  pouiidH 

Sterlf  and  that  Huch  appeal  he  made  within  mie  fortnight  after  senlnice  and  Ihaf  Security  ho 
likewise  duly  given  Iiy  the  Apellanl  to  answer  such  Charges  as  shall  he  iiwardi  d  in  ease 
tlm  first  sentence  shall  he  conlirmed.  And  Provided  also  that  I'lxecution  he  not  Hiispended 
hy  reason  of  any  Hiich  appeal  niilo  I's,  and  whern  yon  RJiall  Judge  any  oHi'mh'r  or  olIi'iidorM 
in  (Viminall  Matters,  or  for  any  lines  or  forfeitnres  lilt  ohjeets  for  [<hir)  Mercy,  you  have  full 
Power  and  Authority,  to  pardon  and  remilt  such  oU'endorH  lines  and  lorleitnreN  hefore  or  idler 
Sentenct!  ffiveii.  Treason  and  wilfnll  Murder  only  excepted,  in  which  caseH  upon  extraordinary 
occasions  you  are  to  grant  reprieves  to  Ihn  ollendors,  nntill  our  ifoval  Pleasure  may  he  known 

>l :.. 


therein 

And    vvhi-n-iiM   hy   our  Kiiid  C 
Vor,.  III. 


*'  ^1 


'oinmiHHiuii,  we  Imve  given  and   gfaiitt-il  uiilo   yun  tin:   naid 
Ids 


858 


NEW- YORK  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Benjamin  Fletcher  by  yonrself  yonr  Captains  and  Commanders  by  you  to  be  authorized  full 
power  and  Authority  to  Levy,  Arm,  Muster,  Command  and  employ  all  Persons  whatsoever 
residing  within  our  said  rrovince  under  your  Government,  and  as  occasion  shall  serve  them  to 
transfer  from  one  Place  to  another  for  the  resisting  and  withstanding  of  all  Enen:ies,  Pyrats 
and  llebells  both  at  sea  and  at  Land  and  to  Transport  such  Forces  to  any  of  our  Plantations 
in  America  as  occasion  sliall  recjuire  for  the  defence  of  the  same  against  the  Invasion  or 
attempts  of  any  of  our  Enemies 

And  to  execute  Martiall  Law  in  tiuu-  of  Invasion  Insurrection  or  Warr,  and  during  the 
continuance  of  the  same  as  also  upon  Soldiers  in  pay,  and  to  do  and  execute,  all  and  every 
other  thing  or  things,  which  to  a  Captain  (ieneral  doth  or  ought  of  Kight  to  belong 

And  also  to  erect.  Raise  and  build  in  our  said  Province  such  Forts  Plattfonnes,  Castles, 
Cittys,  Boroughs  Towns  and  Fortifications  as  you  by  the  advice  aforesaid  shall  Judge 
necessary. 

And  the  same  or  any  of  them  to  fortify  and  furnish  with  Ordnance  Ammunition  and  all 
Sorts  of  Arms,  fit  and  necessary  for  the  Security  and  defence  of  our  said  Province 

And  whereas  we  have  'hereby  [further]  given  and  granted  to  you  the  said  Benjamin 
Fletcher  full  Power  and  Authority  to  erect  one  or  more  Court  or  Courts  Admiral  within 
our  Province  of  New  York  for  the  hearing  and  determining  of  all  Marine  [and  other]  Causes 
and  Matters  proper  therein  to  be  heard  w""  all  reasonable  and  necessary  I'owers  Authorities 


Fees  and  Priviledges 


And  to  exercise  all  Powers  belonging  to  the  place  and  office  of  Vice  Admirall  of  and  in  all 
the  Seas  and  Coasts  about  our  said  Province  accord^  to  such  Commission,  Authority  and 
Instructions  as  you  shall  receive  from  our  self  under  the  Seal  of  our  Admiralty  or  from  our 
High  Admirall  or  Commissioners  for  executing  the  oil'ce  of  High  Admirall  of  our  Foreign 
Plantacons  for  the  time  byiug 

And  to  order  and  appoint  Fairs,  Marts,  and  Markets,  as  also  such  and  so  many  Ports, 
Harbours,  Bays,  Havens,  and  other  Places  for  the  convenience  and  security  of  Shipping,  and 
for  the  betcer  loading  and  unloading  of  Goods  and  Merchandizes  as  by  you  with  the  advice  and 
consent  of  our  h  id  Councill  shall  be  thought  fitt  and  necessary,  and  in  them  or  any  of  them  to 
erect  nominate  and  appoint  Custom  Houses  and  olKoers  relating  thereunto,  and  them  to  al»ur 
change  place  or  displace  from  time  to  time  as  with  the  advice  aforesaid  shall  be  thought 
(itt,  with  severall  other  Powers  and  Aiaiiorities  granted  and  appointed  yoif  by  our  said 
Commissioners'  lor  the  good  Governing  and  for  the  Defence  and  security  of  our  sold  Province 
of  New  York  and  the  Inhabit"  thereof 

And  whereas  by  reason  of  great  neglects  and  miscarriages  in  the  Government  of  our  I'rovin'o 
of  Peusilvania  in  America,  and  the  absence  of  the  Proprietor,  the  sanit  is  fallen  imo  disorder 
and  confusion,  by  means  wh-reof  not  only  the  publick  Peace  and  administration  of  Justice, 
(whereby  the  Properties  of  -  .-  subjects  should  be  preserved  in  those  parts)  is  broken  p.nd 
violated — But  there  is  also  gieat  want  of  Provision  for  the  Guard  and  defence  of  our  said 
Province  against  our  Enemys  whereby  our  said  Province  and  the  adjacent  Colonies  are  much 
exposed  and  in  danger  of  being  lost  from  the  Crown  of  England  foi  the  Prevention  whereof 
as  much  as  in  iia  lyes,  and  for  the  bettor  defence  and  security  of  our  Subjects  inhabiting  those 
Parts  during  this  time  of  War  We  find  it  absolutely  necessary  to  take  the  Govern'  of  our 
Province  of  Pensilvania  into  our  own  hands  and  under  our  immediate  care  and  Protection 


'  "  Comniiasii!!!.  "  liook  of  Commimionf,  11.,  61.— Ei>. 


LONDON  DOCUMENTS  :    VIII. 


859 


We  tlieroforo  reposing  especial  Trust  and  confidence  in  the  Prudence  Ceuragc  and  Loyalty 
of  you  tlie  srii'l  Benjamin  Fletcher,  iiave  thought  fitt  to  constitute  and  appoint  you  the  said 
Benjamin  Fletcher  to  be  our  Capt"  Geuerall  &  Gov'  in  Clieil'  in  and  over  Our  Province  of 
Peusilvania  and  Coentrey  of  New  Castle,  and  all  the  Territories  and  Tracts  of  Land  depending 
thereon  in  America 

And  we  do  accordingly  by  these  presents  command  and  require  you  to  take  the  said  Province 
and  Countrey  under  your  Gov' 

And  for  the  better  ordering  Governing  and  ruling  our  said  Province  and  Countrey,  and  the 
Tracts  and  Territories  depending  tiiereon 

We  do  hereby  give  and  Grant  unto  you  th'i  said  Benji.min  Fletcher  all  and  every  the  like 
Powers  and  authorities  as  in  our  said  Conuniswion  bearing  date  the  eighteenth  day  of  March 
in  the  4"'  year  of  our  Ileign,  are  given  granted  and  appoiiWed  you  for  the  Uuling  and 
governing  our  said  Proviice  of  New  York  to  be  exercis*"  in  like  manner  by  you  the  said 
Benjamin  Fletcher  in  and  over  our  said  Province  of  Peusilvania  and  Countrey  of  New  Castle 
and  the  Territories  and  Tracts  of  Land  depending  ther  jon  in  America 

And  we  do  hereby  require  and  command  you  to  do  and  execute  all  things  in  due  manner 
that  shall  belong  unto  yoir  said  Command  and  the  Trust  wc  hnvc  rcccturd  we  have  reposed 
in  you  according  to  the  se\erall  Powers  and  directions  granted  or  appointed  you  by  this  present 
Commission  or  [our]  Commission  aforesaid,  and  such  other  Instructions  and  authorities  as  are  or 
at  any  time  hereafter  shall  be  granted  r  app""  you  under  our  Signett  and  sign  manuall  or  by  our 
order  in  our  Privy  Couuci!!,  and  a(  cording  to  such  reasonable  Laws  and  Statutes  as  now  are  in 
force  or  hereafter  slnill  be  made  and  agreed  upon  by  you  with  the  advice  and  co'.isent  of  the 
Coi'.iiciU  and  Assembly  of  our  Province  of  Peusilvania  and  Countrey  of  New  Castle  aforesaid 

And  our  Will  and  Pleasure  is  and  we  do  by  these  presents  reipiire  ami  command  you  the 
said  Benjamin  Fletcher  untill  our  further  Pleasure  sliall  be  known,  to  noniinace  and  appoint  a 
Lieut'  Governor  of  our  said  Province  of  Peusilvania  and  Coimtrey  of  New  Cafitle,  unto  which 
Lieut  Gov''  We  do  hereby  give  and  grant  full  Power  and  authority,  to  do  and  execute 
whatsoever  he  shall  be  by  you  Authorized  and  appoiuf*  to  do  in  pursuance  and  according  to 
the  Powers  and  authorities  hereby  granted  unto  you 

And  our  further  Will  and  Pleasure  is  &  we  do  by  these  Presents  require  and  command  vou 
in  like  manner  to  nominate  and  appoint  such  and  so  Uiiiny  Councillors  as  you  shall  think 
requisite  for  our  Service,  not  exceeding  tiie  number  of  twelve  Pei:fons  at  the  most  out  o['  ihe 
the  Principal  Freeholders  and  Inhabitants  of  our  said  Province  and  Countrey  which  said 
Councillors  or  any  three  of  them  shall  be  at  ;'.ll  tinu-s  held  and  deemed  a  Councill  to  be  aidin" 
and  assistmg  unto  you  and  to  our  Lieut'  Gov'  w""  their  advice  in  the  administration  of  the 
Publick  Affiiirs  ef  that  our  I'rovince  aiul  ("lountrey 

And  we  do  hereby  give  and  grant  unto  you  lull  Power  and  Authority  from  time  to  time  to 
stispend  such  our  Lieut'  Governor  o.  any  the  members  of  our  Couiic'll  so  appointed  by  you 
from  their  Respective  Places  iuid  Trusts  if  you  shall  lind  just  i.;',use  for  so  doing  and  to  appoint 
others  iu  their  Sli'ad 

A'ld  whereas  we  have  been  informed  of  the  good  adection  of  the  Inhabitants  of  our  Colonies 
of  Last  ami  West  New  Jersey  in  America,  and  that  the  Militia  of  those  Colonies  consist  of 
fourteen  hundred  men  well  armed  and  disci|)lined  and  it  being  convenient  in  this  tinu?  of  danger 
that  the  Forces  of  our  .Sulyecls  iuliabiling  thosi;  I'arls  hr  united  as  much  as  mav  i."  upon  all 
occasions  that  may  require  <lie  same  we  have  tliereH)re  thought  litl.  an<l  we  do  by  these 
presents,   giant    lull    I'liwers   and    Ae'iliorils  to  vou   the  said   1? 


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NEW-YOUIv  COLONIAL  MANUSCRIPTS. 


Govornor  or  Coiuniiiiulor  in  Clu'if  of  our  Province  of  New  Vorlv  for  llic  time  bpinj;  for  and 
during  tiiis  present  war  between  tlieir  Majesties  and  tiie  Freneli  Kinp,  to  draw  out  and 
eoniniaud  any  part  of  the  militia  of  our  Colonies  of  East  and  West  New  Jersey  in  Anieriea, 
not  exceeding  seven  hundred  men  at  any  one  time,  and  to  cause  tliem  to  march  out  of  our  said 
Colonies  for  the  security  and  defence  of  New  York  or  Albany,  or  any  other  Parts  or  places  of 
our  Province  of  New  Vork  under  your  Government,  in  Case  of  any  Invasion  Insurrection,  or 
attempt  of  the  Preiu'h  or  Indians  upon  our  said  Province  or  any  part  thereof. 

And  we  do  iiereby  require  and  command  all  otlicers  and  ministers  Civill  and  military  and 
all  other  the  Inhabitants  of  the  Province  of  Pensilvania  and  Countrey  of  Now  Castle,  and  our 
Colonies  of  Kast  &  West  New  Jersey  respectively,  to  be  obedient  aiding  and  assisting  unto 
you  tin;  said  Henjaniin  Fletcher  in  the  execution  of  this  our  Commiss"  &  the  I'owers  and 
Authorities  iierein  contained.  And  in  case  of  yoiu'  death  or  absence  out  of  our  Provinces  of 
New  York  and  I'ensilvania  our  Countrey  of  New  Castle  and  our  Colonies  of  east  and  West 
New  Jersey  to  be  obedient  aiding  and  assisting  unto  such  person  as  shall  be  appointed  by  Us, 
to  be  Connnander  in  Cheif  of  our  Province  of  New  York  for  the  time  being  to  wiioni  we  do 
therefore  by  these  presents  give  and  grant  all  and  singular  the  Powers  and  authorities  aforesaid, 
to  be  execuf'  and  enjoyed  by  him  for  and  dining  our  Pleasure,  or  untill  your  arrival  witiiin 
our  Provinces  and  Countries  aforesaid  —  And  if  upon  such  death  or  absence  tliere  be  no  person 
residing  within  our  [said]  Provinces  or  Countries  Coinmissionated  or  appointed  by  Us,  to  be 
Commander  in  Cheif  of  our  Province  ol'  New  York 

Our  Will  and  Pleasure  is  that  the  then  Psent  Council  of  New  York  do  take  upon  them  the 
administration  ol  the  Government  of  our  Province  of  Pensilvania  and  Countrey  of  New 
('astle,  &  execute  this  Commission  and  tiie  several  Powers  and  Authoritys  herein  contained 
in  like  niamier  as  in  the  (joverninent  of  our  Province  of  New  York 

And  lastly  we  do  by  these  I'resents  declare  and  appoint  that  you  the  s''  Henjaniin  Fletcher 
shall  and  may  hold  Exercise  and  enjoy  the  ollice  and  I'lace  of  Cajit"  General  and  Governor  in 
Cheif  [in]  and  over  our  Province  of  i'ensilvania  and  Countrey  of  New  Castle  and  the  Territories 
and  Tracts  of  Laud  depending  thereon  in  America  during  our  Will  and  Pleasure 

1  have  passed  &  approve  this  Draught. 

Geo  Taiiiiv 


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MemW" 

Coll  Fletchers  Commission  for  the  (3ov'  of  Pensilvania 
&c  bears  date  of  the  great  Si-al  from  the  :.*!"  day  of 
October  1G92  in  the  fourth  year  of  their  Mat'"  ileigu  — 

MliMD'" 

My  Lord  President  is  desired  by  the  Lords  ol'  the  Committee  of  Trade  and  I'lanlacons  to 
rep'sent  to  her  Majesty  in  Councill  the  draught  of  a  Commission  and  Instructions  for  Coll 
Fletcher  for  the  (iovernment  of  Pensilvania  and  coniinand  of  the  half  of  the  Militia  of  New 
Jersey  for  the  assistance  of  New  York 

Council  Chamber  the 
ST""  June  K)<.)2 

I  I'll,    wiM'.ls  ill  llnli,:y  111-,.  oniiUml    in  Uio  OHuiiil   r,M-or.l  ,,1'  (lio  iiruooJiiii;  .1..iMiiii<.'iit  in  Buok  iif   Coiniiiimuns,  U.,  6!), 
from  which  lli..>  vm\i>  witliiii  brnokvts  nro  iiwrtvil.  —  Kn.J 


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LONDON  noCHMKNTS:     VIIT. 


801 


lihstnidioih'i  of  (loirnior   Flihlur, 

[  Ncn-Yurii   lljilry,  H.   IIU.  ] 


WlLMAM     l{. 


Instuictionh  <or  our  'rnisly  and  Wolbelovod  IJi-iijimiiii  I'Mctchcr  Vm\"  owrCiipl," 
(iiMi"  &  (Jovcrnor  in  Clieif  in  nnd  ovt-r  our  IVovincrs  of  Now  Vori;  und 
Pi'Msilviiniii  nnd  our  Oounlry  of  New  Castlf  and  all  y"  TtTritories  &  Tracts 
of  Jiaiul  dt'iK'ntiing  tlu-rcon  in  Anicrioii 

Willi  tlu',s('  our  Instructions  yon  will  roci-ivo  cuir  Connnission  under  our  Great  Seal  of 
England  Conslitutinjj;  and  appointing  yon  our  ("apt"  (.•.■ner.dl  and  (ioveiiior  in  Cheif  in  and 
over  our  Trovincu!  of  IVnsilvaniii  and  (^oinitrey  of  New  Castle  and  all  tlio  TorrilorieH  and 
Tracts  of  Land  depending,'  in  America,  with  all  and  every  the  like  J'owers  and  authorities  as 
in  our  Connuission  bearing  dale  the  eighteenth  day  of  March  in  the  Fourth  year  of  our  Iteign 
lire  giv(Mi  granted  nnd  appointed  yon  for  the  Jfnling  and  (Joverning  our  I'rovince  of  New  ^'ork 

And  yon  are  ujion  the  receipt  of  our  said  fonnnission  and  tiiese  our  Instructions  forthwith 
to  repair  to  our  I'rovince  of  I'ensilvaniii  and  Countrey  of  New  Castle  and  take  upon  you  the 
(Jovernnient  of  our  said  I'rovince  and  Countrey  nnd  execute  our  said  Commission  and  the 
l'lac('  and  Trust  we  have  reposed  in  you 

Von  are  upon  your  arrivall  there  to  call  together  the  principal  Freeholders  and  Iidud)itanlHof 
our  said  Province  and  Countrey,  and  with  all  due  and  usual  solemnity  to  cause  our  said 
ComiiMssion  under  our  Creat  Seal  of  Kngland  constituting  you  our  Capt"  (ieueral  and  (iov^  in 
Cheif  of  our  said  I'rovinct?  and  IJountrey  to  be  published  then" 

And  yon  are  thereupon  to  nominate  and  appoint  a  Lieut'  Cov('rnor  and  such  and  so  many 
Councillors  as  you  shall  think  recpiisite  (or  our  .Service,  not  exceeding  the  nund.er  of  twelve 
Persons  out  of  the  l'rincii)al  Fr<'eholderH  of  our  said  Province  and  (^uuitrey  sending  unto  Cs, 
and  to  the  Lords  of  our  Privy  Council  appf  C:onn)iittee  for  Trade  and  Foreign  Plantations  y" 
names  and  Characters  of  such  IVrsons  cs  shall  be  appointed  by  you  to  be  our  Lieut'  Covernor 
nnd  Councillors  for  our  said  Province  and  (Countrey  and  so  from  time  to  tinn;  as  you  shall 
snsi)end  or  alter  any  of  them,  that  you  nuiy  thereupon  re<:eive  our  approbation  or  disallowance 
of  the  same 

And  whereas  by  our  said  Connuission  we  have  thought  fitt  to  authorize  and  direct  you  to 
administer  to  our  said  Lieutenant  Covernor  and  to  every  of  the  mendiers  of  tlie  Council  mid 
Assend)ly  @  all  other  ollicers  and  Majistrates  wluitsoever  the  oaths  appointed  by  Act  of 
Parliament  to  be  taken  instead  of  the  Oaths  of  Allegiance  and  Supremacy.  Jn  case  there 
should  not  be  found  Persons  enough  within  our  said  Province  of  Pensilvaiiia  and  Countrey  of 
New  Castle  of  good  estate  and  abilities  for  the  said  Trusts  who  are  willing  to  take  the  said 
Oaths,  yon  are  never  the  less  to  cause  such  of  them  as  shall  refuse  to  take  the  said  Oaths 
instead  thereof  to  subscribe  the  Declaration  of  Fi.lelity  contained  in  the  Act  of  Parliam'  made 
at  Westminster  in  the  third  year  of  our  Kei,j;n  Fntiluled  an  act  (or  exempting  Th.^ir  Majesties 
J'rotestant  Subjects  Dissenting  from  the  Chur.'h  of  Kngland  from  the  Penalty  of  certain 'Laws. 
When-upon  you  aiv  to  admilt  the  s"  Persons  to  the  ex.-rcise  of  their  res|iective  odices  and 
I'laces  Ciiven  ut  our  Court  at  WJiitehall  the  :.',s  day  of  October  WM  Jn  the  (burtli  year  of 
our  Ueign 

hy  his  Mat>»  Comnuuid 

NOTTINOIIAM 


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